Screamer Magazine February 2016
Articles in the February 2016 Issue
Interviews
RIVAL SONS - The Next Generation Of Rock
“I saw Rival Sons perform and was very, very impressed. They are one of the best of the up and coming bands in their genre which is why we chose to take them on Black Sabbath’s final tour.” - Ozzy Osbourne The Long Beach, California band Rival Sons are currently touring with Black Sabbath on their final tour and its
MONSTER TRUCK - Standing Tall and Sittin' Heavy
Canadian rockers Monster Truck may seem like they are relatively new to the rock n’ roll music scene, but in reality the band’s four members (guitarist Jeremy Widerman, lead singer and bassist Jon Harvey, keyboardist Brandon Bliss and drummer Steve Kiely), have decades of experience as musicians between them. They toured the country in bands like The Reason and St.
THE VEER UNION - Set To Defy Gravity
A lot of talent seems to be coming from Canada these days, most notably the Vancouver-based band The Veer Union. As Crispin Earl (vocals/songwriter/producer), Ryan Ramsdell (rhythm guitar), Dan Sittler (lead guitar/harmony vocals), Tyler Reimer (drums) and Amal Wijayanayake (bass guitar/screamo vocals) prepare to release their sixth studio album titled Decade on January 29, 2016 and the launch of their tour
Reviews
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE - King
Fleshgod Apocalypse has been one of the most consistently incredible symphonic death metal artists to come out this past decade. Interestingly enough, this abundant consistency has left their upcoming album, King, with something to prove. If King follows in the footsteps of Agony and Labyrinth, then it runs the risk of being too similar, but at the same time, changing too
OCEANS OF SLUMBER – Winter
Progressive rock/metal quintet Oceans of Slumber will be releasing their new album Winter worldwide on March 4th via Century Media. It is a true rarity, but also a pleasure, to find a band where the members' playing intertwine so effortlessly that it becomes the listening equivalent to watching a beautifully choreographed dance. That is not to say that there aren’t
WALKING WITH GIANTS - Worlds Unknown
How often does this happen? A musician plans to get a cover band together to perform songs by some of his favorites, such as Sevendust and Alter Bridge. When he can’t find the musicians for that cover band, instead he forms an original band with members of Sevendust and Alter Bridge. Well, that is actually how Gary Noon put together
JUNKSTARS - This Means War
Swedish punk rock n’ roll band Junkstars' latest release This Means War delivers a massive dose of good old fashioned punk rock with a modern twist that will take you back to the thrashing punk days of the 80’s. Kill The Ravens is the first track and sets the tone for the rest of the album as it brings together
Press Releases
BABYMETAL Announce Additional U.S. Tour Dates (Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and LA); New Album Set for Release
BABYMETAL--2015's breakout all-girl-fronted Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop hybrid group--announced additional U.S. tour dates for their upcoming "Babymetal World Tour 2016" which now includes stops in Boston, MA (5/4), Seattle, WA (7/12), San Francisco, CA (7/14) and Los Angeles, CA (7/15). The group will be touring in support of their sophomore album METAL RESISTANCE, set for release April 1, 2016 via RAL/Sony
LOST SOCIETY: Second Track-By-Track Video for "Braindead" Released (video)
Young Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY will release their third studio album entitled Braindead, on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. In support of this upcoming, much-anticipated record, the band has released the second track-by-track trailer, which can be viewed below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa_Ggf2_cIw&feature=youtu.be In the second episode, Samy provides you with background information on the following tracks: Hollow Eyes Rage Me Up
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Release Fifth "King" Studio Trailer (video)
Symphonic death metal kings FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, will unleash their new record King on February 5th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. To bridge the gap until then, the bandhas launched a series of studio trailers for King. Watch the fifth teaser, featuring producer Jens Bogren and recording engineer Marco Mastrobuono, below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWxcHFbaD1U King was tracked at Kick Recording and 16th Cellar studios in Rome, and was mixed and mastered
VOIVOD 'Post Society' EP Pre-Order Started; Title Track Launched Online
Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD are soon approaching the release of their Post Society - EP Mini-CD on February 26th, 2016 via Century Media Records. Accordingly, VOIVOD are now launching the Mini-CD's title track, "Post Society", for you to check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Jf5l5xspc&feature=youtu.be VOIVOD's drummer Michel "Away" Langevin checked in to comment as follows about the song: "Another apocalyptic
Last In Line Release Two Videos In Tribute To The Memory Of Bassist Jimmy Bain
Last In Line has released two videos, a lyric video for “Blame It On Me” and a music video for “Starmaker,” in tribute to the memory of bassist Jimmy Bain. Jimmy Bain passed away at the age of 68 this weekend. Both videos were scheduled for release prior to Bain’s passing and his excitement for the world to experience these
Smithsonian Institution Profiles ANTHRAX
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY PROFILES THE THRASH/METAL ROCK BAND ANTHRAX "How New York of the '80s Helped Influence Anthrax to Create East Coast Thrash" Thursday, January 28, 2016 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History has just posted a video profile of Anthrax, "How New York of the '80s Helped Influence Anthrax to Create East
THE SUBWAYS Announce First U.S. Tour in Eight Years; Tickets On Sale Now; Self-Titled LP Out April 16 via Bodan Kuma Recordings
THE SUBWAYS, perhaps best known by American audiences for their modern rock radio smash "Rock & Roll Queen", will return to the U.S. for a much-anticipated North American tour, their first since 2008. The band will be on the road supporting their new self-titled album, which is set for a US/Canadian release on April 16, 2016 (Record Store Day) via
THREE TRAPPED TIGERS Signs to Superball Music; Releases New Song & Announces New Album 'Silent Earthling' due out on 4/1
“TTT is at the cutting edge of contemporary music. Watch your fingers!” - Brian Eno Los Angeles, CA | January 27, 2016 - Today, almost five years since the release of their acclaimed debut album, ‘Route One or Die,’ London's THREE TRAPPED TIGERS has announced the release of their second full-length album, ‘Silent Earthling,’ due April 1, 2016 on Superball
NEGATIVE CRUSH Announces His Debut Album, Invisible Weapons
Janurary 27th 2015-San Francisco, CA Doom/Post-Metal artist negative_crush will release his debut album titled invisible weapons on label Sold.Grey.Sky.Recordings. The record is a monolithic slab of guitar driven machine noise, powered by the angst generated when human connections become meaningless, and nearly every song is heavy enough to break your heart to pieces. Despite the blackened layers of distortion,
PRODUCT OF HATE Release Video For "Monster" (video)
Wisconsin-based newcomers PRODUCT OF HATE chose their band name for a good reason - a crushing response to the world in which we live. The five-piece honed their sound by sharing the stage with Lamb Of God, Meshuggah, Gwar and Testament to name a few. The band is pumped and is now ready to introduce the world to their debut
MARYSCREEK Premier 'The Ghost Inside' Lyric Music Video
Swedish hard rockers MARYSCREEK premieres a new lyric video for the song "The Ghost Inside", the song is taken from the new album "Infinity", released January, 22 via Escape Music. The video can be viewed below. https://youtu.be/FALc5zl6g24 The 12 tracks are mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Within Temptation,Europe, Paradise Lost) and mastered by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein, Volbeat, Lindemann, Tarja Turunen). Track listing: 1. Hypnotized 2. Buried Deep Within 3. Into Infinity 4. So Afraid (to live) 5. The
CIRCUS MAXIMUS Debut First Song From New Album Havoc Fourth Studio Album Available March 18th via Frontiers Music SRL
CIRCUS MAXIMUS will release their highly anticipated fourth album, Havoc on March 18, 2016 via Frontiers Music SRL. Today, the first song from this progressive metal masterpiece has been unveiled. Get a first listen to the track, "The Weight" below: Havoc is available for pre-order in both physical and digital formats HERE. There is both a standard and a Deluxe Edition.
Messenger sign to InsideOutMusic for second album 'Threnodies'
London-based progressive, psychedelic rockers Messenger have signed to InsideOutMusic for the release of their forthcoming second album 'Threnodies' due on April 22nd, 2016. They had this to say about the signing and new album: "We're very excited about our new journey with InsideOut and we hope that this new venture will take the band to the next level. Our new
X JAPAN: Announce World Premiere Of Documentary Film 'WE ARE X' Set For Sundance Film Festival On Saturday, Jan. 23
"Your average Westerner couldn't name one song, yet they've sold 30 million albums, spawned their own subculture and fill the world's most iconic arenas. Meet X JAPAN: rock's biggest cult band."--CLASSIC ROCK (U.K., November 2015) "They have collapsed and been revived, with varying lineups, countless times. In many ways, their unkillable spirit has been the source of their mythological reputation
GLENN FREY, DEAD AT 67; GUITARIST AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE EAGLES
The rumors are true; founding member and lead guitarist of the Eagles, has passed away at the age of 67. Though information on the actual cause of death has not been confirmed yet, news agencies are reporting that Frey died of complications caused by rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. Frey co-wrote and sang lead on most of the Eagles
BONEHAWK: Hard hitting Michigan Quartet To Release Debut Album Through Ripple Music (video)
Ripple Music is thrilled to announce the signing of Michigan quartet Bonehawk, and with it the worldwide CD release of their debut album, Albino Rhino. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=500Oa8pEeG8&feature=youtu.be The story of BoneHawk is one that started as early as third grade, in an unassuming Kalamazoo school, where guitarist/vocalist Matt Helt and guitarist Chad Houts first met and bonded instantly over a shared
Sabaton Release The Live Video For "Resist And Bite" From Heroes On Tour
Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON recently announced the release of their brand-new live Blu-Ray+CD/DVD+CD package called Heroes On Tour. It contains two entire breathtaking shows, one filmed at Wacken 2015 and the other at Sabaton Open Air in their hometown of Falun in the same year. Bonus features include two switchable viewing angles, live and studio. Now the time has
THE 69 EYES Release First Single and Music Video For "Jet Fighter Plane" (video)
Helsinki's infamous vampires, THE 69 EYES, proudly announced the title of their new, 12th studio album, which will be released on April 22nd via Nuclear Blast last week. Universal Monsters, as it's called, will contain eleven brand-new Finnish gothic hymns. Today, the first single from their upcoming outstanding record has been released. The band have also created a music video for the
Glass Houses Sign with InVogue Records; Band Releases "Eyes & Heart" Single and Video
North Dakota based Glass Houses have signed with InVogue Records. A music video for their latest single "Eyes & Heart" can be streamed over at the InVogue Records YouTube channel. You can also purchase the single through iTunes and MerchNow (where single comes free with t-shirt purchase). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7pbzpnuvQI The band is hitting the studio with Josh Schroeder (The Plot In
Pop Evil Sell Out The Machine Shop 3x, Perform During Pistons Halftime
Michigan darlings POP EVIL have sold out The Machine Shop in Flint Michigan three nights in a row with the first performance happening last night. "What an honor it is to have our brothers in Pop Evil be the first band to sell out The Machine Shop 3 nights in a row!," says venue owner Kevin Zink. "I am also
STRIKER Debut Guitar Play Through On GuitarWorld.com New Album Stand In The Fire Available February (video)
Edmonton, AB metallers STRIKER are ready to set out on a new adventure with their forthcoming album Stand In The Fire being released via their own Record Breaking Records label on February 5, 2016. Today STRIKER shares an exclusive play through lesson for the song "Too Late". Check it out and learn how to play this ripping track exclusively at GuitarWorld.com HERE. Guitarist Tim Brown comments
LOST SOCIETY: 4th Studio Trailer for "Braindead" Released (video)
The third album by Finland-based thrash metallers LOST SOCIETY, Braindead, will be released on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has released their fourth studio trailer. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsFqhKny-Ow If you missed the previous installments, you can watch them here: In-studio trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQzSkvv5De0 In-studio trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8cuKtNxrhU In-studio trailer #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m_iNLcQc60 Recently LOST SOCIETY released the first single
MAGNUM Releases Video Teaser For New Album Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies
As the release dates draws nearer for MAGNUM's Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies, today the band shares a teaser for the new album. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lah2FisItmY&feature=youtu.be For a musician like Tony Clarkin who composes constantly, viewing and selecting the material he has written is always one of the most significant moments during the creation process of a new Magnum album.
Rocklahoma Celebrates 10th Year May 27, 28 & 29; Scorpions, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch & Many More
Rocklahoma is celebrating its 10th year on May 27, 28 & 29 at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK, just outside Tulsa. America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party--which had 60,000 fans in attendance in 2015--features the best current rock artists and classic bands, with onsite camping amenities and unparalleled VIP packages. The three-day camping festival features music on
RIVAL SONS' 'Black Coffee' Selected "Coolest Song In The World" on SiriusXM; Gearing Up for 2016 Black Sabbath World Tour
"I saw Rival Sons perform--and was very, very impressed. They are one of the best of the up and coming bands in their genre which is why we chose to take them on Black Sabbath's final tour." - OZZY OSBOURNE, January 2016 As RIVAL SONS gear up to support Black Sabbath on their worldwide final tour, the Long Beach, CA
ASKING ALEXANDRIA Direct Support To Bullet For My Valentine In North America
English Metalcore outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA will return to the road in North America as direct support for Bullet For My Valentine on their British Invasion Tour this winter. The Platinum Selling group ended 2015 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, The Black, which is slated for a March release this year on Sumerian Records The Black, which is
POUND OF FLESH RELEASES NEW ALBUM “REFILLS” TODAY
January 11th, 2016 - Pound Of Flesh, the electronic hard rock band from Chicago, released its new album “Refills” featuring remixes by Steve McIntosh today via WuLi Records and INgrooves Music Group. Pound Of Flesh was formed in the late 90’s, and released their first full-length record in 2000, entitled “Red & Black”. The album received critical acclaim and support from over
Brimstone Coven premieres new track, "Beyond the Astral", via RevolverMag.com
On January 29th, West Virginian dark occult rockers Brimstone Coven will release their first full-length album, Black Magic, via Metal Blade Records! In anticipation of their debut, the band has premiered a new track, "Beyond the Astral", today with RevolverMag.com, which can be heard here: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/brimstone-coven-premiere-new-song-beyond-the-astral.html Brimstone Coven comments: "'Beyond the Astral' is about leaving the confines of the human
DREAM DEATH to Release Dissemination March 4th via Rise Above Records
Somewhere in the darkest depths of Pittsburgh, DREAM DEATH have risen from their self-imposed grave. After making their full-length debut in 1987 with the groundbreaking doom/death/thrash masterstroke Journey Into Mystery-an album that somehow bridged the groaning gaps between Celtic Frost, Slayer and Saint Vitus while going on to influence many a notable death metal and death/doom faction-the vastly underappreciated band
Highrider to Release Armageddon Rock This March
Armageddon Rock is Highrider´s debut EP that is released 18th of March. The Gothenburg based Swedes deliver a cinematic heavy metal attack in four punches. 21 minutes of larger than life organ driven nuclear rock music that makes Armageddon Rock into a sonic blast out. A dystopian message contemplating the downfall of human civilisation delivered with powerful energetic catchy melodies.
Brooklyn, NY's DISPARAGER Premiere New Video
Brooklyn, NY's post rock metal outfit DISPARAGER has unleashed a new video for their track "Pictures" taken from their debut EP Timeless, Ageless produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, H2O, American Nightmare). Today the video receives its worldwide premiere courtesy at RevolverMag.com the online home of Revolver Magazine. Check out the video HERE! Regarding the song, vocalist/guitarist Chris AhKao comments
3 Doors Down Announce New Album 'Us And The Night' Out March 11th
Grammy Award®-nominated multiplatinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down announce their sixth full-length album, Us And The Night [Republic Records], available in stores and through all digital retailers March 11th. Fans can pre-order the album starting January 15th. All those who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of their first single “In The Dark.” “In The Dark” shows
Black Tusk Announce Additional North American Tour Dates In 2016
In anticipation of their forthcoming Pillars of Ash LP (January 29th, Relapse), Savannah, GA's Black Tusk will be on tour in North America from January through April. Two separate tour legs have been announced; from January 22nd through February 6th, Black Tusk will be on the road alongside Royal Thunder and Bask, and from February 23rd to April 2nd, which features
Silvertung Unleashes New Single/Video, "Face The Music" (video)
When Silvertung released their last single, “Never Too Late,” it spawned their first Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Rock Chart hit! Coming off this success, the band continued to tour in support of the track including performing on the main stage at several festivals such as the Carolina Craft Beer & Music Fest (NC), Shiley Acres (WV) the Shindig Festival 2015
Metal Church Return With Legendary Vocalist Mike Howe And New Album XI (video)
Hard rock titans Metal Church return with their latest album XI slated for release on March 25th via Rat Pak Records. The band’s 11th studio release also marks the return of legendary vocalist and front man Mike Howe. The reunion between Mike and Metal Church started in July of 2014 when Mike started working with Kurdt Vanderhoof on a side
Black Stone Cherry Wraps Up 2015 With Success Of Live DVD/CD "Thank You: Livin' Live"
Fiery Southern rockers Black Stone Cherry are capping off 2015 with the success of their Blu-Ray/CD, DVD/CD “Thank You: Livin’ Live,” which achieved a No. 1 UK chart position. The Kentucky rock outfit brings their infectious live performance from UK’s Birmingham’s Arena to the comfort of fans’ living rooms in their Blu-Ray/CD, DVD/CD combo. The film was shot during band's
Polaris Release Single Featuring Marcus from Northlane
Sydney metalcore outfit Polaris, on the back of the announcement of their sophomore EP The Guilt & The Grief, have dropped the single 'Hold You Under', featuring Marcus Bridge of Northlane. EP 'The Guilt and the Grief' is out January 29th. They are releasing the video stream of the track to fans at 7pm tonight, 4th January. Polaris are firing up and preparing to grab 2016 by
Hollywood Spotlight
Buckcherry at The Canyon February 18th
Buckcherry aren't afraid to push buttons. This is the band that vaulted to stardom on the dangerous and dirty fuel of the 1999 smash "Lit Up" from their gold-selling self-titled debut. Every time it plays to this day, somebody's clothes come off-and that's a fact. These are also the boys behind the rousing, raucous, and raunchy "Crazy Bitch" off 2006's
LITA FORD To Release New Album "Time Capsule" April 15, 2016
American vocalist/guitarist LITA FORD is set to release her latest album Time Capsule on SPV/Steamhammer on April 15, 2016. Thevery special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. Time Capsule is a "throwback" record that boasts identifiable voices and brilliant players jamming
VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE to Join FILTER & ORGY on “Make America Hate Again” North American Tour
Los Angeles, CA | January 27, 2016 - Los Angeles rockers VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE have just announced that they will be joining Filter, Orgy, and Death Valley High an upcoming North American tour. The “Make America Hate Again” tour kicks off in San Francisco, CA on April 13 and will span across the US, with two Canadian dates, and circle back
Sunflower Dead Release New Video "It's Time To Get Weird" Featuring Jonathan Davis From Korn
January 27th 2016 - Sunflower Dead, the infectious active rock band from Long Beach, CA, has released its new video for the song “It’s Time To Get Weird” today. The song features Jonathan Davis from Korn can be viewed below and at the band’s official Youtube channel: http://tinyurl.com/jljnwzh The song “It’s Time To Get Weird” is the title track from the new
Kids Go Wild: Babylon A.D. Headline Whisky A Go Go
(WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA) - Seminal rock group Babylon A.D. make their triumphant return to L.A., where they'll headline a concert at the famed Whisky A Go Go, Saturday, January 30. Doors open 7:00 pm. Tickets $20. available at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6182575&pl=wagg. Babylon A.D.: Some History Formed in 1986, Babylon A.D. hail from San Francisco, California. Original (and current) band members Derek Davis
NAMMJAM 2016 with Performances by JOHN 5, BEASTO BLANCO (feat. ALICE COOPER), L.A. GUNS & More
Benefiting the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, the "hottest ticket at NAMM", NAMMJAM 2016, continues it's legacy with a stellar line-up to include performances by: · JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES (featuring special surprise guests); · Chuck Garric's BEASTO BLANCO w/ special guest, ALICE COOPER; · Sunset Strip royalty L.A. GUNS; · Legendary guitarist, DANNY B. HARVEY w/special guest
Travis Barker Presents MUSINK; 3-Day Tattoo Convention, Car Show & Concert
The 9th annual MUSINK, presented by Travis Barker, is set for March 4, 5 and 6, 2016 at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The three-day tattoo convention, car show and concert--Southern California's premier tattoo and music lifestyle event--will host over 300 world renowned tattoo artists and will feature performances from headliners Snoop Dogg, Deftones, Circa
Pure Rock KNAC-FM's 30th Anniversary Webcast/Party is NOW available on ONLINE (video)
Recorded Friday, January 8, 2016, at the LA Radio Studio, Thrasher (Ted Prichard) host this legendary event, with the air personalities that propelled the station into becoming the most important "heavy metal" radio station in history. Long Paul, Dangerous Darren, Stew, Gonzo Greg, The Razor, Jack Trash and MANY more, share stories and memories of this low powered radio station
Rudy Sarzo, Tony Franklin, Phil Soussan, and Bjorn Englen Are Bass Counselors
ATTN BASS PLAYERS: Have you ever wanted to take a master class with the some of the best bass players currently touring the world? At Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp this coming Presidents Day weekend, February 11-14, 2016 we have some of the most incredible bass players around as our counselors, and you will be able to attend master classes taught by
UPDATE: KNAC 105.5 Pure Rock Jocks Confirmed for 30th Anniversary Podcast
LOS ANGELES (January 7, 2016) A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the “Pure Rock” format on KNAC (now KBUE, 105.5 FM) in Long Beach will take place January 8th at 4 p.m. The webcast will be hosted by former KNAC-FM morning man, Thrasher, who will be joined by many of the former Pure Rock personalities including: Long Paul,
JOE SATRIANI Announces Exclusive Fan Contest During 2016 Tour...Details Here:
Los Angeles, CA – January 6, 2016 As the New Year kicks off, JOE SATRIANI is gearing up to launch his career retrospective “Surfing to Shockwave” Tour on February 25th in Seattle, WA. The 48-date tour will be celebrating “30 Years of Mind-Bending Guitar Daredevilry”; a phrase coined in a June 2014 career-defining retrospective feature in Rolling Stone. SATRIANI will spotlight
Metal Allegiance Release Details About Saturday's Whisky A Go Go Show
Metal Allegiance make their return to Los Angeles with an extra special, intimate performance at the Whisky A Go Go on Saturday, January 9th! With the recent release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album under their belts, they are bringing their legendary live experience back to where it began! In conjunction with the Rainbow Rooms Lemmy Kilmister memorial service, Metal Allegiance will pull
Announcement: Guns N' Roses Coachella Lineup
Upholding a three-decade tradition of breaking ground, creating trends, and forever changing the face of rock ‘n’ roll, Guns N’ Roses announce the most significant and anxiously awaited musical event of this century. Founder Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan will regroup to headline the Coachella Music & Arts Festival (April 15-17 & April 22-24)—as recently announced!
3TEETH Kicks Off U.S. Tour with Tool Tonight
LOS ANGELES - West Coast industrial rock foursome 3TEETH, hand selected by Tool to open its January U.S. arena tour, will begin its three-plus week trek tonight in San Francisco. "We feel so very honored to have been picked by Tool to hit the road; we're ready to bleed for these crowds," commented vocalist Alexis Mincolla. "Make sure you come
105.5 KNAC-FM 30th Anniversary Webcast of the Launch of the "Pure Rock" Format
A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the "Pure Rock" format on KNAC (now KBUE, 105.5 FM) in Long Beach will take place January 8th at 4 p.m. The webcast will be hosted by former KNAC-FM morning man, Thrasher, who will be joined by many of the former Pure Rock personalities to reminisce and share stories about
Anthrax's "Breathing Lightning" Goes to Radio
LOS ANGELES, CA -- January 4, 2016 -- "Breathing Lightning," the first official track from Anthrax's upcoming album For All Kings due out February 26 (Megaforce/North America), goes to radio today. The band's Frank Bello, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian talk about the writing and recording of the song in this new video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgMl5q0FXxE&feature=youtu.be "Breathing Lightning" and the track "Evil Twin"
NAMM 2016 Show Coverage
This Is NAMM 2016 - Overview
This is NAMM. With close to 100,000 people attending, it is one of the largest trade shows around, and creates a vortex of humanity and vehicular traffic in and around the Anaheim Convention Center and surrounding hotels. It’s like a four-day mini-city concentrated in a small area—can you say “gridlock?” The opportunities for networking and people watching are endless. The
Video Interview with Joey Allen of Warrant - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh0HARIpYIQ
Video Interview with Tony Montana of Jack Russell's Great White - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUsVdBJtPEU
Video Interview with Brad Lang of Y&T - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuHGdfFoIoQ
Video Interview with Forrest Robinson of Delta Deep - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL2NXCpNswQ
Video Interview with Lanny Cordola - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAmlZ7KzCDw
Video Interview with Dreamkiller - NAMM 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo4SbB9A6xE
Photos - Ronnie Montrose Remembered - NAMM 2016
CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.
Ronnie Montrose Remembered - NAMM 2016
Not only was the Ronnie Montrose Remembered tribute show the perfect event to end The NAMM Show 2016, but it was also a chance for musicians and fans to unite and celebrate the life and music of the late Ronnie Montrose. With the recent loss of artists, David Bowie, Scott Weiland, Lemmy Kilmister and Glenn Frey, it seems only bittersweet that
NAMM Jam 2016 - LA Guns, Beasto Blanco, John 5 & More
NAMM weekend is known for bringing some of the best shows to Orange County and the NAMM Jam at the Grove of Anaheim on January 22, 2016 presented by Delve Texas and proceeds going to the House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation. In the lobby there was a red carpet and a silent auction going on where you could bid
Photos - NAMM Jam 2016 – LA Guns, Beasto Blanco, John 5 & More
CLICK HERE to read a review of the show. http://john-5.com/main/ http://www.beastoblanco.com/ http://www.laguns.net/
The NAMM Show 2016 - Zakk Wylde and Schecter Introduce New Wylde Audio Guitar Line
Zakk Wylde debuted the first three guitars being put out by his company Wylde Audio, at a NAMM 2016 Press Conference. The guitars will receive worldwide distribution through Schecter Guitar Research, and president and CEO Michael Ciravolo introduced Wylde and said what an honor it is to be doing this deal with him. The guitars are revealed as single cut Odin,
Interview - Sean Peck Of CAGE - NAMM 2016
You can always tell how much someone loves their craft. They take advantage of all of the opportunities presented to them even if it means taking on a stack of projects. Sean Peck, a singer/songwriter from San Diego, California is a prime example. With his band CAGE as well as Death Dealer and Metal Shermann, Peck is truly a musical force
Interview - DIAMOND LANE - No Speed Limit - NAMM 2016
Los Angeles based band Diamond Lane is truly a diamond in the rough. In this day and age, DIY (do it yourself) bands are where it’s at. Bands that can create the buzz on their own and deliver a polished group of artists with an album gift wrapped and ready to hit the market are the ones that record labels
Interview - FAITH & BULLETS - Bringing Back Vintage Rock N' Roll - NAMM 2016
Last year when Riki Rachtman held a Battle Of The Bands at The Whisky in Hollywood for a spot to play on stage at the Cathouse Live event, one band in particular caught our attention, Faith & Bullets. What better opportunity to catch up with the guys than at NAMM 2016? And members Stevie Mayhem (vocals), Rikki Bullets (guitar/backing vocals) and Cody
Interview - SUNFLOWER DEAD - Sowing Seeds - NAMM 2016
Long Beach, California based band Sunflower Dead is anything but ordinary with their stage makeup and theatrical music videos, and just as the interviews at The NAMM Show were winding down, Michael Del Pizzo, vocalist met up with us. Del Pizzo is originally from Philadelphia but moved to Long Beach many years ago and the other members Jaboo (lead guitar), Jamie
Interview - GEARS - In Motion - NAMM 2016
One of the best parts of going to the NAMM Show is having the opportunity to meet with new bands as they start out on their musical journey. In retrospect, even Guns N' Roses had to start somewhere so you never know what kind of gem you may find and once we heard Miami, Florida based band Gears, it was clear
Interview - MALICE - A New Generation Of Heavy Metal - NAMM 2016
Elaborate stage shows and rock n’ roll are still alive and they beat in the chest of a band called Malice. Founded by bassist and Metal Warrior Rayman James and his younger brother Jay Mez in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2009. Mez, was the original guitarist but never recorded with the band and was, it was then that Sheridan Dolan replaced him
NAMM 2016 Day 1 and 2 Photos
NAMM 2016--Eddie Kramer
Of the tens of thousands of people who attended NAMM 2016, the majority probably spent most of their time amongst the crowds mobbing the major product manufacturers. The booths representing makers of guitars, basses, effects pedals and drums were packed shoulder-to-shoulder from the moment the show opened at 10:00 am until it closed at 5:00 pm each of the four
NAMM 2016 Additional photos
Peavey® Announces 6505® Piranha™ Micro Head
Peavey® announces the new 6505® Piranha™ micro head, the newest addition to the 6505 Series of amplifiers. Powerful and portable, the 6505 Piranha follows in the footsteps of the popular 6505 MH mini head by packing high-gain tones into an even smaller, 20-watt power amp head. Small enough to use in a bedroom, but powerful enough for the studio, the
Peavey® Reintroduces the Cirrus™ 4 Bass Guitar
Today Peavey® reintroduces their Cirrus™ 4 bass guitar. The Cirrus was first released in 1997 as Peavey's flagship bass guitar line. Brought back due to its high demand, customer satisfaction and reliability, this model features all of the original qualities that made it highly sought after in the first place. This 35" scale maple neck-thru bass with mahogany stringers features
NAMM 2016 Photos
Photos By Glen Willis and Brett Bittke
Antelope Audio Announces Collaboration with Overloud Audio Tools at NAMM 2016
Clocking and conversion expert Antelope Audio [Booth A 6596] and Italian amplifier simulation software maker Overloud Audio Tools, creator of the TH3 amplifier simulation software, have announced a new partnership at NAMM 2016. The collaboration between the two companies will enable guitarists to maintain their unique tones all the way through the record and capture process through Antelope's renowned interface
EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Deluxe Released At Namm
The awarded EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive is now followed by a Deluxe model. It is a complete analog design with exceptional features to turn it into your own 'signature' drive. More gain The new Billy Sheehan Drive Deluxe offers significant more gain than the original version. It is also equipped with a 'Boost' footswitch for the Drive to really push the
Gibson USA Unveils All New 2016 Models in Traditional and High-Performance Versions
Gibson USA, producer of the world’s most iconic guitars including the Les Paul, SG, Flying V, Explorer and Firebird, proudly announces its highly-anticipated new 2016 Model Year. With all guitars now available in two versions to suit specific performance needs, guitarists can invest in the ageless beauty of Traditional guitars faithful to Gibson’s time-honored legacy, or experience the thrill of