COUNTDOWN TO VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 – PART ONE

COUNTDOWN TO WARPED TOUR PART ONE You know the hot and heavy summer is about to arrive when the Vans Warped Tour makes it way to your town.  Now in it’s 18 big and glorious year of existence, the traveling rock and roll show kicks off in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 16th and concludes August 5th... more

The Rocket Summer: A State of Independence

Photo credit: Cal Knapp Bryce Avary has declared a massive state of independence!  After a tenure with a major record label, the mastermind behind The Rocket Summer has chosen to take the music on a new and adventurous path.  Launching his own Aviate Records imprint, Avary and The Rocket Summer will... more

The Man Behind the Keyboards: An Interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx

Styx have a long and illustrious career, releasing their first S/T album in 1972.  Tommy Shaw joined the band as a vocalist and guitarist and they became globetrotting platinum artists.  Their run from Crystal Ball in 1977 to Kilroy Was Here in 1983 saw them touring the world on the backs of such radio... more

House Of Heroes to unleash Cold Hard Want

House Of Heroes has certainly gained a good amount of fans within their 10 years of existence.  In the past, they’ve supported acts ranging from Relient K to Avenged Sevenfold, and have even performed at the famed Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City.   They are also consistently on the road,... more

Kicking off Vans Warped Tour 2012 at Club Nokia

It was that time of year once again for the Vans Warped Tour Kick Off Party, with the press conference and show taking place at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles.  Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman hosted the event and presented many of the bands who will be on the 17th edition of the legendary festival. ... more

Meet the Bands of Paganfest America Part III

Paganfest America has returned to ravage this continent for the third time, bringing along four of the most exciting bands the world metal scene has to offer.  Turisas from Finland will be headlining all of the shows.  Alestorm will bring their Scottish pirate metal to the States once again and Arkona... more

MEET THE BANDS of FACEDOWN FEST 2012

Facedown Fest 2012 is upon us once again, consisting of two big nights of spirited filled hardcore and metal and mosh pits galore! Coordinated by Facedown / Strikefirst Records owner Jason Dunn, there is a true sense of family and fellowship to found through the sheer intensity of the music and it’s... more

The Symphonic Metal Masterworks of Diabulus In Musica

Based out of Spain, Diabulus In Musica present Symphonic Metal at it’s most  mesmerizing.  Their latest magnum opus is entitled The Wanderer, a magical work of artistry that is sure to enchant fans of such entities as Nightwish and Epica – now available from Napalm Records!  Songs such... more

Xandria: A Date with Destiny at Neverworld’s End

Fans of Nightwish and Epica have a date with destiny once they encounter the wondrous symphonic metal compositions of Xandria.  Based out of Germany, Xandria has just unleashed their Napalm Records debut Neverworld’s End, a grand magnum opus featuring new lead vocalist Manuela Kraller.  Sweeping... more

My Ticket Home: Admission Into The Big Leagues

After a promising debut EP for Rise Records entitled The Opportunity To Be, My Ticket Home returns with an all out vengeance with their full length offering entitled To Create A Cure.  Once again produced by Caleb Shomo of Attack Attack!, My Ticket Home has surely secured admission into the big leagues... more

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