If, like West Virginia stoner rockers Karma To Burn, you've got huge guitar riffs and gargantuan grooves on tap, why bow to convention and have a 'whining, posing douche-bag at a microphone' spoiling all your fun? That's exactly what Karma To Burn thought back in 1996 when they were offered a deal with Roadrunner Records. Here were three guys having a ball, knocking out some quite superb uncompromising, bulldozing stoner grooves as an instrumental power trio free of the complications a singer brings to the table. The only problem was that Roadrunner were not having any of it. The deal, and the money, was on the table on the condition they get themselves a singer. The lure of the filthy lucre was too much to resist, so singer Jay Jarosz was recruited and vocals were added to what became their first album, 'Karma To Burn'. Things didn't exactly work out though, so Jarosz was ejected, the band lost the deal and returned to their original incarnation as an instrumental trio.
Sep 18, 2012 22:36
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I'm quite sure most of us have a hard luck story from our childhood, our teenage years certainly; that 'outcast' feeling of being a rock fan definitely applies to most of you who make your way to these cyber pages. Well, imagine then that you had been born in a war torn country in the Middle East, where religious zealots and politicians try and control every aspect of life. Well, that's the fascinating backdrop to which this band, The Kordz, was formed originally whilst the guys were at university in Lebanon in the early nineties.
Sep 18, 2012 13:24
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Melodic Metal band Scar for life was founded by guitarist Alexandre Santos in 2008 following his compositional work with ‘Redstains’. Creating songs from vitriolic, groovy assaults to soft acoustic pieces this band is set to make an emotional yet powerful stand. 3 Minute Silence, is the bands third album to make a shout in the world. Recorded at Pressplay Studio at the begining of 2012, features a new lineup and an handful of guests such as Violinist Anne Vitorino d’Almeidam, Finnish singer Kari Vahakuopus (CATAMENIA) and British keyboardist Ged Ryland(ex-TEN). Drummer Joao Colaco (ex-MORE THAN A THOUSAND) stepped in whilst guitarist Sergio Fariaadded new depth on live performances.
Dig deep into the loo certainly have no one to whom the band met 2Ugly2Die first time - in the toilet cover art or not. For the trio's music is far from grottig or shit, but can be heard in the general. The Berlin go though. In the self-imposed "rapture of the deep", which seems to mean the bottom line is however that one of the German Rock missed a damn heavy bias and thus the direction of heavy rock and stoner-squint
The ten tracks collected here almost rolling over the listener away, cover of rolling over slowly threatening to tough all typical nuances. The "rapture of the deep" turns out to be so as extremely heavy rock interpretation of dirty Gröhlgesang and metal guitar riffs.
The Kentucky Linemen – Outlaw Country Revival 2012
Sep 17, 2012 18:14
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In an ocean of pop and teen influenced country music recurrently being produced in Nashville, the Linemen's sound is a vessel of true country authenticity.
What strikes you almost immediately upon hearing the sound of the Kentucky Linemen’s music, is how utterly distinctive it is. Distinctive, yet familiar.
Recalling tinges of The Gatlins and Alabama, the Kentucky Linemen's harmonies are a driving force behind their signature sound. In an ocean of pop and teen influenced country music recurrently being produced in Nashville, the Linemen's sound is a vessel of true country authenticity. Music Row Magazine's Robert K. Oermann said; "Hearty harmonies are the hallmark here. The Kentucky Linemen sing with immense gusto". Oermann declared the boys Music Row Magazine's DisCovery Award Winner in July of 2010. Along with the brothers' soulful sibling harmonies you'll be treated to bonuses. James Fletcher's SRV/Chet Atkins/Pete Anderson influenced, reckless, yet never crash and burn playing style and tone will have you rewinding more than once. If you're a foot tapper/dashboard beater, damage is likely with twin brother, Jon, behind the drum kit layin' down his rock solid beats and keepin' the downbeat deep "in the pocket". No vocal group is complete without a lead vocalist who has style and skill enough to help set their sound apart from all other pro bands. Lead vocalist and youngest brother, Mitchell, will convince your ears quickly he has this position filled and covered with range, tone, and a smokey outlaw rigid delivery second to none.
Sep 17, 2012 17:56
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NOW!I WAITING...
Armonight with this their second release, has produced a passionate album of captivating gothic tinged melodic rock/metal that will capture your heart through and through.
Italians Armonight were born in 2007 from the idea of guitarist Lara to find a band to play her friend Fjord’s compositions, soon they were joined by seductive singer Sy to recorded their first full-length, ‘Suffering and Passion’, released in November 2010 to rave reviews from around the world. They have a universally attractive style that holds an original place between symphonic/gothic metal and melodic/gothic rock, mixing shimmering and crunchy guitars, appealing to a broad spectrum of fans. Sy has a unique slightly folk tinged voice that suits their music perfectly, powerful, strong or soft according to the mood of the song. There is a beautiful blend of songs in this superbly constructed set, catchy driving rockers, dramatic dynamic numbers with a darker edge and powerful swaying ballads.
9xDead is a veteran self-proclaimed “dark rock” act from South Wales in the UK – the name confirms it. Musically 9xDead is a mix of traditional hard rock and heavy metal with some Gothic metal elements added to spice things up, and their latest releaseCursed is a good one.
Pain (the emotional kind) is a central theme of their music, whether the pain of loneliness, nightmares, fears, death or sadness. The music is as dark as the lyrics, with heavy bass grinding guitars and intense riffs giving Cursed an almost steam-punk or Gothic feel without borrowing too much from those genres. Influences of old-school metal acts abound, but they are only influences – 9xDead has taken these and made them their own. The hints of punk and Gothic metal only add to the moodiness of the release, which somehow manages to stay melodic throughout.
The Number One Unsigned Band in America is…KLIK! Rolling Stone Magazine called for the vote, and the results have proven what fans dating back from 2001 already knew…
KLIK's sound is akin to an original blend of Smashing Pumpkins meets Alanis Morissette, or to even pushing boundaries on moder...
A passion that started as early as he can remember.
As a teen living in Communism it was hard already being who u’d want to be so he became content with living the dream in his room with 100s of posters of his idols.
Andrzej's music is inspired from the hardships that he had to go through, the death of his beloved father ( a simple miner but a great man) and the world’s greatest musicians and 80's bands... Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Warrant, Joe Satriani, Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Whitesnake, Danger Danger, James Hetfield and Eddie Van Halen. More»
Miles Of Will – Wild Ride 2012
Sep 16, 2012 21:39
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Regarding from Melodicrock.com: Musicians Will Champlin andMiles Schon recently joined forces in a new band they are calling Miles of Will. The duo's debut EP is out now and available via Facebook.com/milesofwill. Digital Downloads will be made available shortly. Here is a little background info on the pair, as reported in Marin Independent Journal (San Rafael, CA), interview by Paul Liberatore.
"They have mixed emotions about being the sons of rock stars. "We've got a little bit of a push because of that, which is great," said Champlin, whose dad, singer-songwriter Bill Champlin, is a former member of Chicago and a founder of the legendary Marin band the Sons of Champlin. But, as a 28-year-old lead singer and keyboard player, just like his dad, being his father's son can also be a source of considerable insecurity. "It can be pretty overwhelming sometimes," he admitted. "You want to pretend like you're not, and then you think, 'But would people still like me?'"
Kissin‘ Black are acoustic and raw. Sometimes fast and hard-nosed, at times slow-going but always catchy!
Driven by grayest Swiss skies and southern charm; four figures who need the black to find the colours, they want to experience the loss to savour the rising. A fascinating and relaxing rock-bath between melancholia and aspiration. Kissin‘ Black provides the perfect soundtrack for calm moments. Love, affection, light and above all music. With those atmoshperes the band from Lucerne enriches their sound in the midst of mist and mountains. With some fragile words, a glass of red wine and a bottle of fuel.
Sep 16, 2012 11:58
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ATOMIC FLOWER offers an attractive blend of energy and emotion, Metal with depth, compacted with prog and Doomelementen and psychedelic guitar arrangements. ATOMIC FLOWER is more than a band - there are creative musician with a high standard of songwriting. Swiss Metal's own coinage, with an authentic feel and a message: GET 100% AUTHENTIC METAL MUSIC!
Sep 16, 2012 11:36
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ASHENVEIL, the new "ambitious" female-fronted metal band out of New Jersey featuring OPERATIKA drummer Yuri Liakhovitch and SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond, will release an EP, "Black Of Light", in August. The CD was mixed by Jeremy Krull (DARK EMPIRE) and was mastered atFinnvox studios (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM) in Helsinki, Finland. The cover artwork was created by Albino-Z and Robert Laddand can be seen below.
