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The Dark Side Of Music With Derek HanjoraMar 16, 2022
#397: Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Band: Burden of the Sky!
Burden of the Sky is an Alternative Metal band hailing from Bloomington, IL. Formed in 2012 by Josh Appel and the late Brad Shaw, the band has built itself as one of the most well-known bands in the Midwest. Led by Lead Singer Scottie James and Guitarist Josh Appel, the band has performed across the Midwest and beyond with many of today’s hottest Active Rock bands. With a lineup rounded out by Drummer Rick Streeter, Bassist Dustin Tritsch, Guitarist and Backing Vocalist Austin Smith, and Keyboardist Mike Mahoney, “BOTS” regularly leaves fans begging for more once they leave the stage.
Having hit the stage with acts such as Sevendust, A Day To Remember, I Prevail, Buckcherry, Asking Alexandria and more, the band continues to show they belong on the big stage. Their debut album, “Cinis Ad Cinis”, featured the single “Same Old Page”, which has amassed millions of streams since its 2017 release. Sophomore album “Sine Timore” was led by “Sirens”, which was featured on many top Spotify playlists. Most recently, the band released a cover of Ellie Goulding’s “Lights”, as well as original single “Whiteout”, which was featured on Apple Music’s “Breaking Hard Rock” playlist. 2022 will bring multiple single releases that were produced and co-written with the likes Morgan Rose (Sevendust) and Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk).
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#396: Coming in from Toronto, Canada: The Reed Effect!
Coming in once again from Toronto, Canada: The Reed Effect bends, beguiles, and rocks with "Trampled Under" - their next full-force single/video from their album 1973.
With Lead Vocalist/Guitarist Kirk Reed continuing to honor the memory of his late brother, Chris Reed (bass/backing vocals), The Reed Effect has carried forward their mission to feed the hungry ears of the music masses worldwide. "Trampled Under" is the foundational track upon which their album 1973 that has been solidly built.
WATCH -- PREVIOUS RELEASES FROM THEIR ALBUM 1973 - "Rise Up" and "Fine Here"
"Trampled Under" is arguably the strongest track from this album. It definitely stands out as it's the darkest and most emotional. All the other tracks are rockers. Also, the song was all developed around Chris's unique bass line. I remember Chris, Bryan Fontez, and I spent the better part of a day just working out the main riff until we were happy with it. We feel it reached its highest potential."' - Kirk Reed
2020 was a hard year for all of us and The Reed Effect has definitely felt that pain. Chris Reed, bassist, vocalist, bandmate, friend, and brother tragically took his own life on October 10th, 2020, just as the new music was about to be released. Being very close, Chris's death hit Kirk hard. But Kirk feels it is important to let the world hear this music - not just as a tribute to Chris and his legacy, but as a celebration of their collaboration and brotherly love.
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#395: Monday Funday with the band, ANY GIVEN SIN! Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Artist!
Multiple elements converge to strengthen every bond. Four distinct personalities sharpen Any Given Sin’s edge. The Maryland quartet—Victor Ritchie [vocals], Mike Conner [guitar], Rich Stevenson [bass], and Mike Showalter [drums]—infuse metal, hard rock, and alternative into a dark, dynamic, and deep signature style of their own. Amassing nearly 10 million streams and 2 million YouTube views independently and landing multiple number ones on SiriusXM Octane, the group channel this connection on a series of 2021 singles.
“We have various different influences, but we all meet in the middle,” says Conner. “Mike Showalter and I have much heavier backgrounds. Rich comes from an industrial background, and Vic is alternative, blues, and grunge. The band is our meeting at a musical crossroads.”
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#394: Fun on a Friday with Cincinatti Band, Xero Hour!
Xero Hour is an American rock band from the Cincinnati Ohio area. Having released a ep/demo in 2020/21 and started doing local shows, the band needed to reform. In 2022 the new quartet is underway with some big shows coming up, and new music coming! No matter what adversity they face, they always over come, give the haters a middle finger, and go out and rock! Tj Leit -Vocals/Guitars, Butch -Bass, B.F.A. -Lead Guitars, Drew-Drums
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#393: DC Post Pop Punk Band, Dear Spring!
The wait is over for Moments, the brand new EP from Post pop-punk band Dear Spring. Featuring recent singles “Empty Frames,” “Newspeak,” and “Every Now And Then,” Moments has captured the attention of Ones To Watch, Chorus.fm, New Noise Magazine, and more with its “aggressive guitars, emotive vocals, and a rhythm section that hits like a freight train” (Under The Radar). The EP is out now via Open Your Ears Records and can be streamed online at https://orcd.co/momentsds.
Speaking on the EP the band shares, “The ‘Moments’ EP represents an evolution of Dear Spring's sound and thus far, the biggest step forward for the band. Dear Spring’s once disparate influences of up-beat Pop Punk, pensive Emo, and emotional Post-Hardcore have found their center with the Washington D.C. quartet’s latest 6-song offering. Conceived during a time of self-transformation, "Moments" intimately captures a snapshot in the life of the band. Themes of isolation and loss are explored on the EP's opening track "Wooden Fences.” The album’s second track, “Vultures” touches on the band’s grungier influences in the vehicle of a siren’s song. The EP's lead single, “Every Now And Then”, focuses on self-improvement and the longing for human connection in a time of great disconnection. The EP’s second single, "Newspeak", examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization. The EP’s closer, “Empty Frames” is an introspective accounting of the damage and ongoing struggles of being neurodivergent. With Man Overboard’s Nik Bruzzese returning to produce and Fairweather’s Ben Green joining to mix the record, ‘Moments’ is poised to be Dear Spring’s most impactful release yet.”
#392: Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Rising Artist: Velvet Chains!
Influenced by the 90's & 00's rock eras, Velvet Chains' sound is red hot and crowd pleasing - drawing their likeness to Alice In Chains, Audioslave, Stone Temple Pilots, and Velvet Revolver: heavy riffs, driving beats, melodic guitars and soaring vocals.
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#391: Australian Alternative Band, Yours Truly... TRIGGER WARNING!
Australian alternative bright lights Yours Truly have announced their brand new EP is this what i look like? which will be coming out July 15th, 2022 via UNFD. The band have also released a new song and video “Hallucinate” which features Josh Franceschi of You Me At Six. This will be the first full release from the band since their huge debut Self Care back in 2020, and also features a guest spot from DR€W ¥ORK from Stray From the Path.
Speaking about the new single Mikaila Delgado explains “’Hallucinate’ is an anxiety attack turned into music, detailing how it takes over your body so totally that it feels as if you're under the influence of something. I've struggled badly with anxiety and it's debilitating every day to be at war with your own thoughts. It's one of the darkest songs we've ever written but I found a lot of power in pulling out the chaos of how anxiety feels and sounds to me and putting it in a song.”
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This brilliant new EP marks the start of a new chapter for Yours Truly, inspired by the music they are all collectively listening to now (Bring Me The Horizon, The 1975, Bloc Party, Head Automatica), the seven tracks see the band scatter in every direction possible. There’s the electro-thrash of “Lights On”, the aching alt-rock swagger of recent single “Walk Over My Grave” and the fearless pop stomp of “If You’re Drowning (I’ll Learn How To Hold My Breath)”. Though actually, this new EP was never meant to be a bold step forward for the group, and was originally planned as a three-track companion to their debut album Self-Care, called Self-Sabotage. The EP was meant to tackle something other than the “sunshine and butterflies” of their debut album, dig deeper, be more true and reflective of the band now. “We spent that whole album telling people everything was going to be alright but the world had clearly taken a turn. Over the past few years, self care has been incredibly difficult,” explains Delgado. “We wanted to explore 'that'.”
is this what i look like? stays true to that goal, but once they got into the studio with their “anything goes” attitude, they realized these songs “felt like a different universe entirely.” Rather than running scared or trying to dial it back, the band decided to jump in, accept these new challenges and make themselves at home. It’s a bold move for a band who, in it for the long haul, wanted to just gradually push things forward on every record. However two years without touring and without being able to get in the practice space together has changed that patient mindset. “Now we just want to write the songs we want to write. Let’s not be afraid. Let’s just be the best band we possibly can.”
#390: The Countdown to Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 HAS BEGUN!!
Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Dates: September 8th - 11th! Tickets are On-Sale Now & Moving Fast Last Year’s Festival Sold Out Months in Advance
On tonight's episode I give a little preview of the bands playing the festival
On tonight's episode
GFM
Any Given Sin
Afterlife
Braincell
Islander
Lansdowne
Frame 42
Upon A Burning Body
God Forbid
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#389: Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Rising Act: Preacher!
Preacher is a Metalcore band from Reno, Nevada. The band brings a raw aggressiveness back to the metal sound with songs like "Mora" and “The Man Who Laughs”. Preacher has never been afraid to dive into new genres and explore every avenue of what they can achieve. Their 2022 EP “Dream State” is entirely self-produced, which showcases exactly why they are a force to be reckoned with in the Metalcore genre. Preacher has shared the stage with: • As I Lay Dying • Chelsea Grin • Within the Ruins • Kingdom of giants • Slaughter to Prevail • The Black Dahlia Murder • Attila • And More…
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#388: Alternative hard rock/metal band: Breaking In A Sequence
Alternative hard rock/metal band Breaking In A Sequence released the official video for their single "Leave Me Be" The single is off of their long awaited new EP Defy the Algorithm that was released on April 22nd.
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Breaking In A Sequence is based out of Huntington Beach, California and features drummer David Silveria, bassist Chris Dorame, guitarists Joe Taback and Mike Martin. The band formed after a worldwide vocalist search led them to recruit Rich Nguyen. The band’s diverse musicality is backed by Silveria’s signature groove and neatly wrapped together by captivating vocal melodies.
The band's debut singles "Pity" and "Change Your Mind", released on January 4, 2019, were met with tremendous fanfare. "Pity", the edgier track of the two, has helped grow the band's following exponentially in both the U.S. and abroad. "Change Your Mind", showcases the band's softer, melodic side. The two singles were released as a SIDE A/B as a throwback to the 80's and 90's single releases. "Pity" peaked in the TOP 25 (#23) on the Billboard (BDS) Indicator Chart and TOP 10 (#9) on the Foundations (SMR) Chart. It has reached over 264,000 streams on Spotify and 54,000 views on YouTube.
#387: "Awake At Last" release new single and announce tour!
Awake at Last released their new single titled "Bloodline" to all digital outlets!
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Awake At Last returned with a new single "Bloodline" on April 29th. Produced by Erik Ron (Godsmack, Black Veil Brides, I Prevail), the hard-hitting track contains plenty of angst at the current state of the world. “Bloodline is written from a perspective of frustration, and a reluctance to accept the current state we all live in. The song questions the media, and how during such a dark time people seemed to be more divided than ever, rather than come together. It asks the question of whether or not we can learn from history, or if we are doomed to repeat it. I wanted it to connect to the listeners who couldn’t help but worry about what is going to happen next and whether or not we can rely on the current state of media and information to be prepared for it.” - says the band's vocalist, Vincent Torres.
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#386: Chicago Indy Rock Artist: Oslo
Indie artist OSLO is thrilled to announce their debut album, Great Places, set to be released on May 20th via their label Christmas Records. Self-produced and mixed by OSLO and mastered by Paul Leavitt (The Dangerous Summer, The Used, Turnstile), Great Places is an album born in isolation. The first single “Loma Prieta” is premiering now, exclusively on Brooklyn Vegan. To pre-save Great Places, please visit: smarturl.it/50sxxi.
Speaking on the new album, OSLO shares, “Great Places was written and recorded during a time of great anxiety, doubt and confusion for myself and the world in general. It’s about confronting the things we can’t control and clutching to the belief that there are better times ahead, especially when it doesn’t feel that way.”
He continues: “’Loma Prieta’ is about feeling like a disaster, even when you try to do the right thing and be the right person for everyone in your life. The video was filmed by Eric Elkin in the Palmer Square neighborhood of Chicago
OSLO is the brainchild of musician/songwriter/producer TJ Horansky. After nearly a decade of touring, 2020 forced the Chicago-based songwriter to hit the brakes and take a good look inward. OSLO is both a creative outlet and experiment in self-sufficiency. Learning how to produce, engineer and mix independently was a byproduct of the Covid-19 quarantine.
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#385: The Band LENNE releases their debut EP "A Sympathetic Antipathy"
A Sympathetic Antipathy is the culmination of a few years of musical collaboration. The project was produced & co-written by Morgan Rose along with Leonard Cerzosie Jr., Corey Lowery, and Jim Taylor. In its various stages of recording, engineering talents include Jose Urquiza, James "Fluff" Harley, and Mike Ferretti. The initial inspiration for the EP was the passing of Lenny's mother after years of battling ALS. Tracks like "Miracle" were written about that struggle. Rose & Cerzosie have a history of writing & recording together and included a remastered version of a song they wrote with The Infinite Staircase in 2013 called "No Amends". Other musicians featured on the EP include Chris Caffrey of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Justin Taylor of Alborn.
Lenne has plans to play in support of their new EP throughout 2022. The current band line up consists of heavy hitting, Maryland musicians Mike Slaski, Rob Landon, and Stephen Hybdzinski; alongside Evan Crider ,Taylor from PA and Cerzosie from NY.
"This was originally supposed to just be a session in Atlanta with Morgan & Corey. The plan was to do a song in honor of my mom. We ended up having such cool, sometimes borderline morbid chemistry. Funny fact? The original song that started this whole thing didn't even make the EP. We went along this darker, heavier path while still maintaining all the melodies we initially created" says Leonard Cerzosie Jr.
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#384: Orange County's "Bleed the Sky"- New Singer, New Single, New Direction!
Orange County's Bleed the Sky have announced that their new vocalist is Rudy Flores. The band released their brand new single "Rot in Flesh" along with an accompanying music video.
"The lyrics of 'Rot in Flesh' represent the choice to overcome negativity from one's own toxic thoughts and others trying to bring you down. Sonically, this song hints at Bleed the Sky's new direction and what people can expect from our upcoming releases. This is just the beginning. We are very excited to show you what else this new line-up has to offer," says the band.
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Formed in 2003, California based metal band Bleed The Sky are back with a new single as well as a new frontman. Following two well received albums released on Nuclear Blast Records, Paradigm in Entropy (2005) and Murder the Dance (2008), the band once again redefined who they are with the Art Is War Records release This Way Lies Madness (2020) and the single The Devil Will See You Now (2020). The lineup consists of Austin D’Amond (drums), Wayne Miller (guitars), Kevin Garcia (guitars) and David Culbert (bass guitar). Now joined by Rudy Flores (vocals). Bleed The Sky returns with the same intensity that is familiar to fans of their previous albums, as well as a new brutality that they are excited to share with the metal community.
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#383: The Countdown To Welcome To Rockville Has BEGUN!
We are now 16 days aways from Welcome To Rockville 2022 | May 19-22 | Daytona International Speedway
Tonight we start that countdown with some amazing bands!
Oxymorrons
Moodring
Fuel
Ded
Stick To Your Guns
Agnostic Front
Saint Asonia
Steel Panther
Radkey
Escape The Fate
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#382: A conversation with Metal Goddess Mixi From Welcome To Rockville 2022 Band, Stitched Up Heart!
Stitched Up Heart was just announced for Welcome To Rockville 2022 | May 19-22 | Daytona International Speedway playing Saturday May 21st at 5pm on the DWPRESENTS Stage! Get your tickets at the link above!
Stitched Up Heart is an American rock band on Another Century Records. The band was formed in 2010 in Los Angeles by singer and frontwoman Mixi. They have released two full-length albums and three EPs.
This is one of my top 3 favorite interviews. Mixi was an absolute pleasure to talk to and it was truly a dream come true to be able to talk to her.
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#381: Metal King and Welcome To Rockville 2022 Artist, Lilith Czar
Lilith Czar arrives with the force of an otherworldly thunder, arising in visceral rebirth from an untimely grave of surrender and sacrifice. Her voice is the sound of supernatural determination, summoned with a confessional vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity. The girl who was Juliet Simms - her dreams discouraged and dismissed, her identity confined and controlled - is no more. In her place stands Lilith Czar, a new vessel forged in unbridled willpower and unashamed desire.
Her motivation is simple: if it's truly "a man's world"? She wants to be King. Created from Filth and Dust, the debut album from Lilith Czar, is an evocative invitation into her bold new world. It's aggressive music with warm accessibility; huge hooks with driving hard rock—the new larger-than-life icon channels the fierce combativeness of Fiona Apple and Stevie Nicks' seductive witchery. Lilith Czar arms herself with sonic power, theatricality, and confidence. It's a sound where the pulse of Nine Inch Nails, Halestorm's songcraft, and the libertine spirit of David Bowie converge, all in service of a ritualistic ache for a more just and equitable world.
Lilith Czar is more than music. Her songs - like "King", "Bad Love", and "100 Little Deaths". – are anthems. She sounds both larger than life and hauntingly intimate, baring all in the ballad "Diamonds to Dust" or unleashing hell with the banshee wail of "Feed My Chaos." As much as Lilith Czar's music is perfectly suited for modern rock radio, it's simultaneously timeless. Thanks in no small part to Czar's rich voice, Created from Filth and Dust wouldn't sound out of place in any significant rock era.
"I know who I am now, completely,” the singer declares. “I’ve found my purpose, creating art to inspire others to stand up for what they believe, to fight for their dreams, and to never give up.” She summarizes the Lilith Czar origin story like this: “When you find yourself beaten down by the world, in those times you can either let it destroy you or let it create you.”
Created from filth and dust, destined to be King… Lilith Czar.
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#380: Baton Rouge, LA, Hard Rock/Metal outfit Ventruss
BANTON, LA - VENTRUSS RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE/VIDEO "SPIRIT OF THE CHOSEN" FROM THEIR NEW EP THE SERPENT. Bringing with them into the studio that same high intense energy their listeners experience live Ventruss continues to carve their name across the defining edge of the southern Hard Rock/Metal scene.
"This EP has been a huge steppingstone for the band. Our new material shows the true meaning behind what this band stands for. We worked through a major pandemic, dealt with personal life-changing events, and pushed through the gritty workmanship of creating an album that we know took everything out of us to make. These songs will kick your a** and we are proud of it!"
Hailing from Baton Rouge, LA, Hard Rock/Metal outfit Ventruss are on a mission to spread their infectious sound to the entire world. Formed in 2012, the line up consists of Ben Jewell on vocals, Shawn Saizan & Jesse Newman on guitar, Jake Chenevert on bass, and BJ Davidson on drums. For fans of Avenged Sevenfold, All That Remains, and Trivium, Ventruss seems like the perfect fit for you. In early 2014, Ventruss hit the studio with David Troia (Evanescence, Down, Godsmack) to begin recording their 7 track EP entitled “Come Alive” which was released December 26, 2014. Their first single, “Lost” has gotten a significant amount of airtime on Louisiana radio stations such as Planet Radio 105.1 out in Lafayette, and the now-defunct Rock 93.7, also in Lafayette. Throughout their career, Ventruss has played several shows throughout the Southern United States rocking big venues such as the House of Blues in downtown New Orleans, and sharing the stage with national and international touring artists such as Kadavar (Germany), Mothership, Silent Planet, As Artifacts, In Her Own Words, Framing Hanley, War of Ages, 12 Stones, Texas Hippie Coalition, Otherwise, 3 Pill Morning, Thousand Foot Krutch, Cilver, Adelitas Way, Bad Seed Rising, Islander, Gemini Syndrome, To Speak of Wolves, Hellyeah, Badflower, Red Sun Rising, Pop Evil, Starset, Through Fire, All That Remains, Child Bite, King Parrot, Superjoint, Dayshell, Ghost Town, Slaves and much more. With their tireless work ethic, Ventruss is ready to take their talents to a national audience and show rock fans across the country what they are all about
#379: From Brisbane Australia, Waxflower!
April 14, 2022 – Brisbane, AUS – There’s no doubt that adored pop-punk rockers Waxflower have been making a huge impact in the lead up to their sophomore EP The Sound Of What Went Wrong- out Friday April 29th via Rude Records - with the band today releasing the final taste of what is to come with yearning new single “Misaligned Love”.
Featuring the enthralling vocals of indie pop / rock songstress Sydney Sprague, “Misaligned Love” is about a love connection that can never quite come to fruition, although the stars have certainly aligned for the collaboration between Waxflower and Miss Sprague, and we’re so grateful for it!
“Having the wonderful Sydney Sprague feature on this track was an incredible honour & she really helped to elevate ‘Misaligned Love’ to a place that we couldn’t, without her,” explains drummer Daniel Seymour.
“We’ve been huge fans of hers for a couple of years now, so when the opportunity arose with ‘Misaligned Love’, we reached out to her to feature and thankfully she agreed! She’s just finished touring with Jimmy Eat World & Dashboard Confessional, so no doubt she’ll be over in Australia soon & we can finally celebrate this track together, in person.”
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#378: Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 Band, Dying Oath!
Having over-come many issues within the band and personally Dying Oath is ready to take 2022 by storm! They have many festivals and shows lined up to show you what they are all about, including Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 in September!
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#377: A conversation and new single debut with the band, Saturate!
HOUSTON, TEXAS - SATURATE RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE "THANK YOU" with MVK MUSIC GROUP.
Saturate, a hard-working band out of Houston, TX, is made up of musicians who long ago decided to make art their true pursuit in life. The group was formed in 2005. They have done many national tours and have yielded new fans that stick with the band album after album. The band prides itself on its passionate performances, musical versatility, and the ability to craft hooks that get fans singing along word for word.
After 15 years, 4 albums, and coming hot on the heels of their recent music video “Light the Match”, Hard rock band Saturate (Houston, TX) is out with a brand new offering for the fans. The band’s latest track “Thank You” is a hard-hitting, unabashed letter of gratitude to those who have offered a hand to the band through the years. The track, the second release from the forthcoming Feed the Fire EP puts heavy riffs, slapping bass, huge choruses, and a myriad of unique vocal styles into 3 and a half minutes that you’ll not easily forget. If you ever have given Saturate a chance, they simply want to say - “Thank You”.
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#376: Men's Health, Fun and Music with the band, Swim the Current
Having played in numerous bands throughout the years, Guitarist Greg Antine came to a point in his career where he wanted to branch out and write songs that had more depth and were inspired by his personal life experiences. Having grown up less than two miles from the beaches of South Jersey, The entire vibe of Swim the Current is infused with elements of the ocean and beaches of South Jersey where Greg still resides.
Having worked with Bassist George Pond for several years in previous projects including, Disciples Of Verity, Greg expressed his concept for Swim The Current to George in hopes of collaborating with him on this new music venture. The two began to flesh out ideas in George’s home studio and realized quickly that they were on to something special, but still needed something more to see their ideas through to complete their concepts.
Greg was introduced to Joe Gareri, Guitar/Keyboards, by George during the Disciples Of Verity debut album recording sessions which Joe is also featured as a guest artist. The three of them immediately hit it off and worked extremely well together. Greg and George realized that Joe’s cinematic writing style would be a perfect match for their concepts and Joe was then brought in as a full-time member.
After two songs were completed and demo’d in George’s studio utilizing programmed drums, it was suggested by their friend Allyson Song River Jaynes, that they reach out to her friend, veteran drummer Chris Moore of Ultraphonix, Rock Of Ages, to see if he would be interested in working with the project. Upon hearing the strength of songwriting and musicianship of the band, Chris was all in and signed on as the fourth full-time member of STC and now the band was complete.
From day one Greg’s vision for STC was to feature various vocalists for each of the songs who would differentiate the sound and essence of each one, making them individually unique. Guest vocalists for the project have included: Charlie Berezansky (VEXES), Dan Caputo (Negative Sky), Chaka Malik (Orange 9mm, BURN) Jai Messina (Jai Diablo)(DragPipe, Stem), and Greg Christie (ElevenAfter, Nude Groove).
Swim The Current’s sound is influenced and reminiscent of many of their favorite artists including, Deftones, Faith No More, Sevendust, POD, and Stabbing Westward. They continue to write new music and will have additional guest vocalists on their future releases.
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#375: Struggle, Laughter, Tiny Tim and more with the band, Owls and Aliens!
Klamath Falls, OR - Owls & Aliens Release Their Single "These Vices" with MVK Music Group. "These Vices" -WATCH HERE is their last single release from their forthcoming album due out this summer! Owls & Aliens bring the hot sauce to rock ‘n roll, taking inspiration from the genre’s most quintessential styles. When the music of Owls & Aliens hits listeners' earholes, layers of classic rock, heavy metal, punk rock, alternative rock, metalcore, and everything in between come crashing together, creating a beautiful amalgamation of sounds. The brotherhood formed between the five members is caused by each of their unfettered need to play, write and listen to music - despite coming from quite different musical backgrounds.
"These Vices" is a song that has always felt emotionally massive and sonically dynamic to me, with lyrics written on a much more personal level than I had ever done before, as well as being an opportunistic moment for me to share lead vocals with Dustin. Lyrically, the song centers around depression, addiction, and most of all are about looking inwards in oneself in order to gain personal reflection and direction. As being the first song, our band created to feature me as a lead vocalist, it allows for a completely different narrative and display of Owls & Aliens to share with our fans. All of us members feel it's important to always have the most honest and genuine manner possible, and we feel like this song delivers those qualities perfectly." - Travis Siebecke
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#374: Legendary Front-Man Elias Soriano from the band NONPOINT!
After making the rounds through the south and east coast earlier this year, it is now time for Nonpoint to HEAD WEST! From Wisconsin to LA and everything in-between, they are bringing you the live event that brought sold out shows and monumental moments you caught on their socials earlier this year. NOW THIS TIME, it’s your turn to get RUTHLESS!
They're bringing you the 'Taken Apart and Put Back Together Tour' with very special guests VRSTY. They're playing favorites like “Bullet With a Name,” alongside new hits like “Ruthless,” and their fan-voted cover of Prince’s, “When Doves Cry.” Their stage, their lights, their production and their team is stronger and better than ever. It’s easy to say, you have never seen Nonpoint look or sound like this.
Finally, they are VERY happy to announce that after years of virus dodging and distance, THEY ARE COMING BACK AT THE MERCHANDISE TABLE for pictures and signatures with their fans after our performance every night.
Tickets on sale at nonpoint.com
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#373: An episode of absolute randomness, and hilarity... oh AND GREAT WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE BANDS!
Welcome To Rockville 2022 | May 19-22 | Daytona International Speedway IS 37 DAYS AWAY! Have you got your tickets yet? Camping, RV, GA are all still available!
On tonight's episode I give random facts to make you feel old, call out bad journalism and play some Welcome to Rockville bands!
In this Moment
Red
Underoath
Stitched Up Heart
Nothing More
In Flames
Poppy
We Came as Romans!
ENJOY!!!!!!
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#372: Arizona Emo Rock Artist, MattstaGraham!
March 31, 2022 – Arizona – MattstaGraham is back with some sage advice: “Not everyone is gonna love you / So love yourself / It’s all you can do.” The emo rock artist has today shared his new single “Not Everyone Is Gonna Love You (feat. Pollyanna),” premiering now on Ones To Watch. The track comes from MattstaGraham’s forthcoming album Prescribe Whatever, which is set to be released on April 29th via I Surrender Records. Pre-save / pre-order the album now at https://orcd.co/prescribewhatever.
Speaking on the new single, he shares: “Not everyone is gonna love you. That’s not just the song title my friend, that’s just the truth. My new friend Jill from Pollyanna (who I had the pleasure of singing alongside with in this song) and I know this especially, being artists/creatives on the internet ourselves. Have you ever seen a YouTube comment section? Yikes. What on earth would possess people to hate self-expression so ferociously when it is so much easier to turn their heads?”
“But we all know that we don’t display our lives on the internet for those people,” he continues. “We do it for the ones who appreciate us, or might find some comfort in relating to us. We share ourselves to feel less alone, and in return hopefully show you that you are not alone. If this song has reached one of you in a way that matters but also instigated 100 more hate comments, it was worth it. Besides, not everyone is gonna love you.”
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#371: Welcome To Rockville 2022 Artist, Moodring!
Forged in a furnace of experience, experimentation and existential crisis, Moodring is an entity orbiting a lone, core ambition: to create music with no ceiling.
“I grew up on the alternative bands of the 1990s,” says frontman Hunter Young; “No matter what new interests might come and go, I am forever drawn back to the classic albums of that era; they feel larger than life, not bound to a fad or trend – timeless. That’s what we aspire to with our band, to create songs that can transcend any scene.”
Between them, the members of Moodring – Young, guitarist Sean Dolich, drummer Lindy Harter and bassist Kalan Blehm – have a musical rap sheet longer than any of them care to recall. Yet, despite all this musical promiscuity, it wasn’t until May of 2019 that they finally found the vehicle that could carry forth their most authentic creative selves.
“We were searching for the sound in our heads,” says Hunter. “In modern life, we all struggle to stop, to be still; I know that there are few things that can hold my attention for very long. But when we are writing music for Moodring, we feel a different level of focus. Once we’d tapped the right vein, the sound just started to gush from us.”
Moodring’s Eureka moment came with ‘Gasoline’. A driving slab of rhythm guitars and atmospheric leads topped by moody, ethereal vocals, the song freed the dragon Hunter had been chasing. And, cage unlocked, the songs which comprise debut EP Showmetherealyou burst forth – Moodring was born.
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#370: Los Angles Based Emo Wave Rock Band, Tiny Stills!
March 25, 2022 - Los Angeles, CA – Fifth wave emo rock band Tiny Stills is excited to share their Half Way Home Session, premiering now on Variance Magazine. Filmed at California’s Half Way Home Studios, the session features recent singles “Bleeding Out” and “Everything Is Going Great,” as well as new song “Bury The Hatchet.”
The band shares: “It was fantastic to finally capture our performance at Half Way Home! The crew there is fantastic. We can’t wait to do it again.”
Tiny Stills is made up of real life friends who actually like each other; Kailynn West, Chris Clark, Mike Diggs, and AJ Peacox. You can call them Bubble Grunge, but in their hearts they know the genre that resonates with them is truly 'Vomit Pop.'
Tiny Stills formed in 2013 and through the years has shared the stage with Bayside's Anthony Raneri, Motion City Soundtrack, Andy Jackson (Hot Rod Circuit), Reggie and the Full Effect, the Smoking Popes and Letters to Cleo. After years of honing their bittersweet emulsion of pop punk and emo with toothy lyrics, crunchy guitars and catchy melodies, one message still resonates loud and clear - even the worst days have a silver lining, at least you're not alone.
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#369: NY Punks, Bad Luck.
After spending the better part of a decade honing their craft, Bad Luck. presents the best version of themselves to date with Summer of Pain. The twelve-song collection serves as a bridge between childhood ambition and adult realism by exploring the underlying tension of romanticism in our modern world. It's a record about love and sadness that aspires to give listeners a much-needed reality check. Bad Luck. wants to pull you into the present and make you fully aware of your existence. "We want our being, presence, and band to be socially active," says co-founder Dominick Fox. We want people to know who we are, where we're from, and what we stand for, all of which is laid out in this album." Stories of heartache, growth, setbacks, and personal triumphs comprise much of the material found on Summer of Pain. The members of Bad Luck. — Dominick Fox, Joe Fox, Charlie Caruso, and Michael Sichel — are documenting the journey of life as it unfolds. The songs do not reflect the beginning of an adventure nor fixate on endings. It's about the messy parts in the middle. Their music is a form of meditation where the members fiercely focus on the work between them and the people they hope to become. It's a document of progress, or lack thereof, told as truthfully as possible. As Summer of Pain grapples with the difficult task of self-analysis, Bad Luck. delivers accessible punk music that pulls from blends of Northeastern cynicism with the pop-influenced optimism.
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#368: Virginia Rock Band, Telltale!
March 25, 2022 – Richmond, VA – The wait is over for Lie Your Way Out, the latest EP from rock band Telltale. Lie Your Way Out is out now via European label Rude Records and features previous singles “Lie Your Way Out,” “COBAIN,” “Slowburn,” “Out Of Control!”. For more information, please visit: www.telltalerva.com.
On the new EP, the band shares: “The idea behind Lie Your Way Out is being transparent about our lives and emotions during such a chaotic period. We're alive during a global pandemic, witnessing the world quite literally burn and experiencing rapid political & social changes in our home country all at the same time. It's quite a lot to process and function through. The four of us have spent the better half of two years combining our reactions and emotions to these events and building them into five uniquely inspired tracks. Lie Your Way Out touches on some heavy topics that we want to make clear where we stand. We fully understand that sometimes life just sucks and no matter how hard you want to see the glass as half-full, it still looks closer to empty.”
#367: Life, Mental Health and More with Eva Under Fire!
They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this rock band. Composed of a group of inspirational musicians and skillful performers, the artists behind EVA UNDER FIRE have earned their reputation as rocks most exciting up and coming band. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, they continue to touch fans around the world with their distinct, emotive, high-energy musical style. Explore the site and check out their music. There's something inspiring waiting to be discovered.
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#366: Chicago Punks, Bad Planning!
Chicago's Bad Planning have released the first single ("Throw") off their upcoming Jump Start Records release 'Et Fortes,' out May 6th on Jump Start Records.
Stream the track here:Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3llAqB8iH5znEQKzvBJc1Y
Apple Music
Bandcamp
https://badplanning.bandcamp.com/album/throw-single
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Pre-order 'Et Fortes' vinyl here: https://jumpstartrecords.limitedrun.com/products/708919?preview=true.On the new album, the four-piece cranks out 8 tracks of melodic hardcore and pop-punk that feel years beyond their age, yet altogether sincere and energetic.
The band says, “This record represents a lot of growth for our band; past sound blending with new sound, and longtime bandmates with new ones. Writing this record gave us a sense of purpose during lockdown, and we can’t wait to share it.”
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#365: Texas Punks, Ratchet Dolls
San Antonio, TX - Ratchet Dolls Release their single "Modern Mistake". The Ratchet Dolls are notorious for their bangin' riffs, heavy harmonies, and in-your-face attitude, RATCHET DOLLS delivers adrenalized performances that will surely leave you wanting more! They have performed on some of Rock N Roll's hottest stages which include: The Legendary Whisky a Go-Go, Rocklahoma, Rock Fest, SXSW Music Festival, and many more.
Their latest single "Modern Mistake" sets a drive forward to continue their rush of rock n roll.
No strangers to the grind, Ratchet Dolls is currently on tour throughout the U.S. in support of their new single “Modern Mistake” - part of their new EP, “Bring The Noize,” set for release in 2022. *See tour dates below.
Ratchet Dolls:
Modern Mistake Tour Lineup
Kevin Sauceda - Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals
Gerard Anthony - Bass / Vocals
Jeremy Jones - Drums / Vocals”
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#364: Toronto, Canadian Rockers, Drop Top Alibi!
Toronto, Canada - Drop Top Alibi have released their new single/video "Dyslong". "This is a new era for the band," says Brandon Gregory. "This period of isolation all of us went through globally really opened us up to exploring. It showed us who we were as musicians and as a band. We are sitting on a ton of new material and are ready to share "Dyslong" and more with you!" With a collective mindset and spirit of determining renewal, Drop Top Alibi have leveled up with their new material and plan on taking their music to their listeners and hitting the road soon!
BAND MEMBERS
Brandon Gregory - Lead Singer / Rhythm Guitar
Dylan Wykes - Lead Guitar, vocals
Luc Ricci - Bass, vocals
Jeff Cox - Drums, Vocals
DROP TOP ALIBI "DYSLONG"
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#363: Welcome to Rockville 2022 Artist: Radkey!
Radkey is an American punk rock band from St. Joseph, Missouri formed in 2010 by brothers, Dee, Solomon, and Isaiah Radke.
Radkey will be playing Welcome To Rockville 2022 | May 19-22 | Daytona International Speedway on Sunday the 22nd! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
They will also be joining The Offspring for 15 dates in April and May!
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#362: A Conversation with D.L. from Bad Wolves
Bad Wolves is an American heavy metal band formed in 2017. Initially finding fame from their first single, a cover of the Cranberries' 1994 hit "Zombie", the band proceeded to find further success with a number of songs topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock songs chart, including "Remember When", "Killing Me Slowly", and "Sober". To date, the band has released three studio albums, Disobey (2018), N.A.T.I.O.N. (2019) and Dear Monsters (2021). In June 2021 Daniel "DL" Lasckiewicz joined the band as the new front man. Tonight, I bring my conversation with D.L.
Bad Wolves will be at Welcome To Rockville 2022 playing Thursday May 19th.
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#361: Illinois Southern Rocker, Cage Willis!
Southern rock artist Cage Willis has released a new single titled "Who I Am" to all major platforms. The single is from his full-length album due out this summer! In support of the album release, Cage Willis will be playing a hometown show at Merchant Park in Mount Carmel, IL on May 14th.
“'Who I Am' is about knowing where you came from, being proud of it. It’s about workin hard for what you want in life, and most importantly believing in yourself" says Cage Willis.
Massive, in-your-face guitar tones, even wider drums, and full, out-front, honest vocals in “Who I Am” are typical of Willis’ sound. Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry produced the upcoming album, featuring "Who I Am". Ensuring a superior quality of sound and highest standards of production, the album was engineered by Jordan Westfall of Shaman's Harvest.
"Who I Am" can be streamed/downloaded at:
https://songwhip.com/cagewillis/who-i-am
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#360: WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE IS LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AWAY!
Welcome To Rockville 2022 | May 19-22 | Daytona International Speedway is less than 2 months away! Tickets are still available including single day and camping! Headlined by Kiss, Guns N' Roses, Korn and Foo Fighters!
In this episode we go talk about and play some of the bands playing on this amazing weekend!
On tonight's show
Bad Wolves
Gemini Syndrome
Archetypes Collide
Ill Nino
The Violent
The Mysterines
Steel Panther
Nothing More
Spiritbox
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#359: 2022 Metal In The Mountains Band, ARTIFAS!
Big hooks, big guitar riffs, and big emotion... Formed in early 2011, Artifas is a 5 piece hard rock group hailing from Tennessee. Drawing influences from artists all across the musical spectrum, they continue to map out their own unique place in the ever changing rock world, boasting a signature high octane sound and performance... Band members Scottie Somerville (Lead Vocals), Cody Criswell (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Michael Miller (Rhythm Guitar), Anthony Mattox (Bass), and Jared Wainscott (Drums) lay it all on the line with lyrical content depicting the inner struggles of the heart, mind, and soul. Honest songwriting gives you plenty to relate to, all the while wow'ing you with percussive instrumentation, driving grooves, huge vocal melodies, and soaring guitar solos. Their catalog contains a bit of something for every kind of rock fan, as song types range all the way from heavy bangers to lighter radio friendly ballads...
Their new album "Reflections" is out now!
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#358: A Conversation With The Band, Kingdom Collapse!
Coming off the band’s success with their recent hit single, “Unbreakable” as #1 on Sirius XM Octane’s Big Uns Countdown, Kingdom Collapse released their brand new single "Save Me from Myself." The song is off to a fantastic start! It has also been added into regular rotation at Sirius XM Octane. In addition, the single has been added to the “All New Rock” and “Hard Rock” Spotify editorial playlists!
“We’re fortunate to have such a supportive fanbase as well as the help from our friends at Octane to really make a statement outside of the traditional record deal" says Jonathan Norris.
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#357: Chicago Illinois Female Fronted Band, IGNESCENT!
IGNESCENT released their new EP Ascensiontoday!
Female fronted and from Chicago, Illinois, IGNESCENT is a rock band founded by Jennifer Benson. Since 2008, the band has been primarily touring throughout the Midwest and Nashville area. IGNESCENT headlined the Budweiser Boneyard Stage last year at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. IGNESCENT have opened for Stryper, Flyleaf, Eve 6, Buckcherry, Megadeth, Saliva, Lacey Sturm, Otep, John Cooper of Skillet's band - Fight The Fury, Dan Sperry of America's Got Talent, Another Lost Year, September Mourning, Art of Dying, Letters From The Fire, Like a Storm and has played at fests with Switchfoot, Colton Dixon, Memphis May Fire, The Devil Wears Prada, and Veridia. The band has co-written songs with Jeremy Valentyne of New Years Day, including their release "Exodus," which he also produced and performed on.
IGNESCENT’s first CD, Electrified, was produced by four-time Dove Award winning & Grammy nominated producer Travis Wyrick (10 Years, P.O.D.) and recorded at Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee. The first song on the CD, “Calling Out to You”, was co-written with former lead guitarist of Skillet, Ben Kasica. IGNESCENT's newest release was produced by Cameron Pierce Mizell who has worked with Memphis May Fire and Sleeping With Sirens. IGNESCENT also co-wrote a song with Sameer Bhattacharya of Flyleaf called "Fearless". IGNESCENT has already been booked at Rock Festin Cadott, WI summer of 2022 and will be appearing with special guest Sameer Bhattacharya.
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#356: Welcome to Rockville 2022 Band, Post Profit!
POST PROFIT IS...
MATT JACKSON - VOCALS/GUITAR
NICK HAWNER - GUITAR/VOCALS
JORDAN CONLEY - BASS/VOCALS
ZACH HICKS - DRUMS/VOCALS
WHEN YOU THINK IT’S RIGHT IT’S ALWAYS WRONG…
NAMED ETX’S METAL BAND OF THE YEAR IN 2018 AND ROCK BAND OF THE YEAR IN 2019, POST PROFIT ARE THE NEWEST ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND TO BURST ON THE SCENE WITH THEIR HIT SINGLE ’SAME SAD SONG’ REACHING #23 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 40 CHARTS FOR MAINSTREAM ROCK. WITH OVER 200 SHOWS UNDER THEIR BELT IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THEIR CAREER, THE BAND HAS HAD THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING WITH WELL-KNOWN ACTS SUCH AS DROWNING POOL, TO WHOM IT MAY, SALIVA, AND SONS OF TEXAS. POST PROFIT HAVE WON COUNTLESS BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND PERFORMED AT INKLIFE FESTIVAL, SO WHAT?! MUSIC FESTIVAL, AND MANY OTHERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM GROUNDBREAKING INDUSTRY NAMES LIKE ROYAL BLOOD, HIGHLY SUSPECT, AND NOTHING BUT THIEVES, POST PROFIT ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR WITH AN INTENSE LIVE SHOW AND UNWAVERING ABILITY TO BLEND DIFFERENT GENRES SEAMLESSLY. THE COMBINATION OF MATT JACKSON ON VOCALS AND GUITAR, NICK HAWNER ON GUITAR, JORDAN CONLEY ON BASS, AND ZACH HICKS ON DRUMS DELIVER NOTHING LESS THAN DRIVING BASS LINES, BLISTERING GUITAR RIFFS, AND SOARING VOCALS.
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#355: Lynchburg Va. Metal Band, Braincell!
Braincell is a five-piece groove/thrash metal outfit based in Lynchburg, Virginia. With seasoned members coming from a variety of backgrounds, Braincell combines elements of death metal, punk, hardcore, progressive, and traditional heavy metal to offer a unique and powerful blend of full force headbanging madness. The result is a sound of combined aggression and melody, delivered with an unstoppable high energy live show.
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#354: A Conversation with Hard Rock Band, Remember The Monsters
Marking their official emergence in 2016, Remember the Monsters quickly gained significant attention from the release of their single, The Pieces Remain The release, to date, has seen over 5 MILLION streams across Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube through the promotion of fan-crafted videos and tremendous underground support! The current lineup hails from across the US, with members in Arizona, California, Texas, and South Carolina. Each member’s unique taste in music contributes to an ever evolving, refreshing new take on the mainstream rock genre. To complement this sound, the band called upon producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria Sleeping With Sirens Hollywood Undead) for their latest two singles Sink & Close Encounters.
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#353: From The Band "Infected Rain", Lena Scissorhands!
Infected Rain is a Moldovan heavy metal band, formed in 2008 in Chișinău. They are signed to Napalm Records. The group was formed in 2008 by the guitarist Vadim "Vidick" Ozhog, the lead vocalist Elena Cataraga aka Lena Scissorhands, and the DJ Ivan Kristioglo aka DJ Kapa. They debuted on 3 August 2008 at a concert dedicated to Slayer.
Tonight, ladies and gentlemen I bring you Lena Scissorhands from Infected Rain!
Infected Rain - Metal band from Moldova
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#352: Colorado Melodic Hard Rock Band, Fire Follows!
Make no mistake; the Colorado based Fire Folllows is here on business. Founded, crafted, and led by musician, producer, and writer Chris Watt, the band delivers a melodic, yet heavy rock sound that is defined by anthemic choruses, beautiful piano interludes, and the perfect blend of rap/scream/sing vocals. In an effort to build a dynamic band that is capable of touring in 2021, Chris brought in seasoned musicians Tim Yunker (second vocals) and Emily Gould (drums). Their influence can be immediately felt on the newest “Glass Grenade” release, showcasing Tim’s gospel/soul inspired vocal stylings, and Emily’s dynamic and precise drumming techniques. Fire Follows gained tremendous industry attention with the “If It’s War You Want” EP release in 2019, and expects that trend to continue with the 5 song “Glass Grenade” release in 2020. The songs demonstrate Chris’s ever evolving writing style, and with a radio ready production quality, are sure to cut through the industry noise. The sophomore release utilizes more scream vocals than it’s predecessor, and the addition of Tim and Emily has taken the overall sound to a whole new level. The hooky choruses are sure to produce multiple hits, and will be enjoyed by fans from pop, classical, and country genres, in addition to traditional hard-rock/meal fans.
The group is already writing for the next album, and actively rehearsing in preparation of touring once the industry gets back on the rails. Want to learn more about the band and its members? Head over to the YouTube channel where you can watch Podcast style dialogues between Chris, Tim, and Emily in studio.
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#351: My Conversation with Tommy Vext Part 2
My 2 hour long conversation continues with part 2 as heard on Rock Rage Radio! One of the most out-spoken and controversial men in all of metal, Tommy Vext.
Tommy Vext/ The Lone Wolf have released a brand new single titled "Trust the Science"featuring Billboard topping Hip-Hop artist and TikTok star, Topherto all major platforms.
"'Trust the Science' is for all intensive purposes a protest anthem. It’s a reflection of the damage that happens when people follow blind leaders for solutions that end up causing more harm than good. The song is also a homage to hospital workers and first responders who were unconventionally fired from their jobs for not participating in a mass medical experiment. We see you and we honor your integrity and sacrifice," says Vext.
Tommy Vext is a rock singer and songwriter best known for being the lead singer of Bad Wolves, Snot rfdrfand a short stint as the fill in lead singer for Five Finger Death Punch
"Trust the Science" can be streamed at :
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#350: My Conversation with Tommy Vext Part 1
My 2 hour long conversation begins now with part 1 as heard on Rock Rage Radio! One of the most out-spoken and controversial men in all of metal, Tommy Vext.
Tommy Vext/ The Lone Wolf have released a brand new single titled "Trust the Science"featuring Billboard topping Hip-Hop artist and TikTok star, Topherto all major platforms.
"'Trust the Science' is for all intensive purposes a protest anthem. It’s a reflection of the damage that happens when people follow blind leaders for solutions that end up causing more harm than good. The song is also a homage to hospital workers and first responders who were unconventionally fired from their jobs for not participating in a mass medical experiment. We see you and we honor your integrity and sacrifice," says Vext.
Tommy Vext is a rock singer and songwriter best known for being the lead singer of Bad Wolves, Snotand a short stint as the fill in lead singer for Five Finger Death Punch
"Trust the Science" can be streamed at :
https://linktr.ee/TheLoneWolfOffical
WATCH Tommy Vext\The Lone Wolf - Trust the Science feat. Topher [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]:
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#349: Modern Hard Rock Band, Messer!
The MESSER Machine is fired up once again with another positive energy-driven song, “Hope In This World.”
“Hope In This World” is the newest creation from this modern rock power house known for their catchy hooks and high energy live performances. With 3 top 25 active rock singles, MESSERis poised to raise the bar even higher. Re-energized and focused, MESSERis ready to deliver an experience that goes beyond the music.
"Our new single was born out of the pandemic. We couldn’t just sit here and do nothing. We have a platform and we are compelled to use it for good" says the band.
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#348: Special Guests, The Lonely Ones!
Wanna know what true love feels like in the darkest of times?
Check out The Lonely One's New Single "The Way Out"
Hard rock band The Lonely Ones are kicking off the new year with their latest single "The Way Out" available on all major platforms via Imagen Records.
The band finished off 2021 with a bang playing shows with Sevendust and PLUSH. In support of the new single the band will be on tour playing shows and festivals throughout the year!
The Lonely Ones hit the road starting April 2nd with September Mourning and Magnolia Bayou.
Head over to https://www.national-acts.com/thelonelyones to get tickets today!
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