Independent Music Media

2011-01-13T16:29:00.001-08:00

INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES BAND TOGETHER TO FORM
CEN (CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK)

LAUNCH INDEPENDENT MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR SELF-FINANCED UNSIGNED ARTISTS

Fueled by their passion for music, and backed by their industry know-how, record industry veterans Jeb Hart, Adam Pollock, John Porter and Vinny Rich announce the formation of CEN (Creative Entertainment Network). CEN is a marketing and promotion consultancy with a physical and digital distribution deal with RED Distribution. CEN’s mission will be to maximize their client’s exposure from a variety of creative and inventive angles, including incorporating old school record company promotional tactics with the latest new media marketing technology and tools.

CEN’s first release of 2011 will be the Nashville-based rock band Shirock’s Everything Burns (Deluxe) release on February 22. CEN has developed a comprehensive marketing plan around the project that includes thorough press, online, advertising, radio, lifestyle and touring campaigns. As Hart exclaims, “Shirock is definitely a band to watch in 2011.” Additional projects are being scheduled for subsequent release.

Recently, the CEN partners were responsible for the formation and management of SIN (SonyMusic Independent Network). SIN was launched in January 2009 as a marketing division of Sony Music International, and was charged with developing Sony’s international artists in the states. During its first two years SIN released high-profile projects from Kate Miller-Heidke, Karnivool, Boom Boom Satellites, Mina, Guy Sebastian, 7 Worlds Collide, Automatic Loveletter and many others. SIN continues to operate as an artist incubator for international acts.

CEN executive bios

Jeb Hart - From his days as teenage road manager for half-brother Harry Chapin, to Senior Vice-President of RCA Victor Label Group, Jeb Hart’s life has been dedicated to developing successful careers for recording artists. As an artist manager Jeb worked with the legendary Bill Graham on the launch of BGM’s New York office, where he mentored Blues Traveler, Joe Satriani and others. His major label experience includes senior marketing positions at Polygram, Roadrunner and Sony Music, where he managed national staffs and multi-million dollar budgets. His many successful projects include releases from Elton John, U2, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Elvis Presley catalog and the biggest selling soundtrack of all time, Titanic.

Adam Pollock - Adam Pollock has held senior marketing positions at Island and Mammoth Records and Sony Music. He has worked with artists including U2, PJ Harvey, David Bowie, Julian Schnabel and Pulp and currently manages the Brooklyn based band At Sea. In the late 90’s he was instrumental in the launch of seminal music website PlayJ.com, and has directed new business initiatives for online advertising agencies in San Francisco and New York. As member of the NYC based band Bender he was briefly signed to Columbia Records. Also a journalist his entertainment, travel and business writing has appeared in SOMA, Black Book and Filter magazines.

John Porter - In addition to his partnership with CEN John Porter heads up mood indigo entertainment, an artist and legacy management and development company based in New York City. Current and past mood indigo clients have included Carrie Rodriguez, The Chapin Sisters, Kaiser Cartel, Rodney Crowell, aqualung and Alejandro Escovedo. Porter’s label experience includes senior marketing positions at Bluhammock Music, RED INK, KOCH Records (Sr. VP A&R), CBS Distribution, and MCA Distribution.

Vinny Rich - Vinny Rich’s prolific career has ranged from artist management to independent marketing and promotion and corporate consulting. As president of It’s A Gas Marketing Rich managed campaigns for all major labels including R.C.A, Sony, Capitol, Columbia, Atlantic, Arista, Island and Warner Brothers, where he marketed artists including The Dave Matthews Band, Radiohead, The Strokes and many others. Also he developed sponsorship opportunities with brands such as X Games (ESPN), National Hot Rod Association, Tony Hawk, Tommy Hilfiger, Foot Locker, and Visa. As an artist manager he secured recording, publishing and merchandising deals for clients including Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise, From Good Homes, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Fat Tuesday and others. Vinny has the best rolodex in the business.

For more information please check out www.creativeentertainmentnetwork.com

2011-01-13T16:27:00.000-08:00

2011-01-13T16:23:00.001-08:00

GOTEE RECORDS BAND ABANDON KANSAS TO RELEASE
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA MARCH 8 AT ALL
DIGITAL OUTLETS AND TOUR STOPS

BAND TO TOUR EXTENSIVELY IN 2011

Abandon Kansas is excited to release their full-length album for Gotee Records, Ad Astra Per Aspera (latin for "to the stars through difficulties") on March 8 at all digital outlets and tour stops, produced Mark Lee Townsend (Deas Vail, House of Heroes, Relient K).

Abandon Kansas is: Jeremy Spring - vocals, guitar, keys, Brad Foster – guitar, Chet Kueffer – bass and Brian Scheideman - drums

“Our whole team couldn't be more excited to get Ad Astra Per Aspera into everyone's hands. We made a powerful concept record that we are very proud of, the record is full of some of our funkiest bass grooves and guitar licks yet but has so many deep lyrics for the thinkers too. Never have our doubts and our faith come through so strong on a record. Ad Astra is a journey in itself and we're ready to take the entire world on it” explains frontman Jeremy Spring

The band will soon announce details about their extensive 2011 tour plans look for them to hit the road March 9 - April 11 with Tooth & Nail band Swimming With Dolphins, From Indian Lakes and Mike Mains & The Branches, April 13 - 28 with Showbread (Come & Live), Quiet Science and The Gills and April 29 - May 7 with The Wedding and Showbread (Come & Live) with more information to come soon.

“With this being our headlining tour, we want the show to be a great experience from start to finish, so we hand picked the opening bands. We chose these bands because they make wonderful music and are some great friends of ours. We're at home right now working on some special production for this once in a lifetime show. This is one tour our fan base will not want to miss because it's going to be an Abandon Kansas they have never seen before. We're going to be playing the majority of the new record along with songs off past releases. The release tour is nine weeks long, hitting all of our favorite cities. It's a nationwide campaign in support of Ad Astra Per Aspera, to the stars through difficulty!” says Jeremy

With an extensive touring schedule and DIY work ethic, the band has already garnered a legion of loyal fans and was named one of Alternative Press' "100 Bands You Need To Know In 2010." Abandon Kansas is determined to continue to bring their music to the masses with the release of Ad Astra Per Aspera.

Ad Astra Per Aspera track listing:
1. Heaven Come My Way
2. Liar
3. Like It Or Not
4. The Golden State
5. A Conversation With The Sky
6. Where Else Can We Go
7. Take My Lead
8. Wings (Fear Of Heights)
9. Learn
10. Give & Take

For bio, cover and images, visit: http://media.gotee.com

abandonkansaslovesyou.com
http://www.myspace.com/abandonkansas
http://www.facebook.com/abandonkansas
www.gotee.com

2011-01-13T16:21:00.000-08:00

KOPEK DEBUT US PHYSICAL CD WHITE COLLAR LIES STREETS MARCH 1 ON RELIGION MUSIC VIA SIN/SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK/RED
BAND TO KICK OFF TOUR WITH HINDER, MY DARKEST DAYS AND SAVING ABEL JANUARY 21

“pop-punk expertise” - Absolute Punk

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland Kopek - Shane Cooney (drums), Brad Kinsella (Bass), Daniel Jordan (vox), are looking forward to their US debut release, White Collar Lies on March 1 on Religion Music via SIN/SonyMusic Independent Network, band to hit the road for their first US tour with Hinder, Saving Abel and My Darkest Days dates kick off on January 21.
“Kopek dispel the myth that if you’re an Irish band you have to sound like U2 or Van Morrison. Though singer Daniel Jordan’s Irish accent is unmistakable, these 20-somethings channel their classic rock influences (Zeppelin, Hendrix, The Stones) into modern and fresh, fist-pumping rock that sounds like it was born on L.A.’s Sunset Strip” – Big Takeover

The first single “Cocaine Chest Pains” was shipped to Modern Rock and Rock radio late last year and will impact the formats on January 18th. The track has already received over a dozen early radio adds.

With production from Glenn Herlihy of Religion Music, and mastermind mixer and Grammy winner Tom Lord-Alge and multi Grammy mastering guru Ted Jensen, White Collar Lies is a refreshing dose of genuine, raw and emotional rock.
“every song is exciting and authentic.” – The Punk Site

With the US release of Kopek, Religion Music has also announced the appointment of Elias Chios as General Manager to head up Religion Music in the USA, based out of New York City. Chios comes to Religion Music after a 12 year stint at Roadrunner Records where he was most recently Senior Director of Marketing and product manager for Nickelback, Theory of a Deadman, Stone Sour, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Parlor Mob, The Dresden Dolls, Collective Soul, Dommin, and Ratt to name a few. He can be reached at Elias@religionmusic.com.

See Kopek live with Hinder, My Darkest Days and Saving Abel:

1/21 Fire Jackson, MS
1/23 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
1/25 Hard Rock Live Orlando, FL
1/27 Carolina Theater Greensboro, NC
1/28 Harrah’s Cherokee Cherokee, NC
1/29 House Of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC
1/30 The Norva Norfolk, VA
2/1 Northern Lights Clifton Park, NY
2/2 Royale Boston, MA
2/4 Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Providence, RI
2/5 The Armory Manchester, NH
2/8 Best Buy Theater New York, NY
2/9 State Theater Portland, ME
2/10 Sherman Theater Stroudsburg, PA
2/12 Club Fever Southbend, IN
2/13 Dow Event Center Saginaw, MI
2/14 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
2/15 Verizon Wireless Center Mankato, MN
2/17 Osage Elm Casino Tulsa, OK
2/19 First Council Casino Newkirk, OK
2/21 Prairie Capitol Convention Ctr. Springfield, IL
2/26 The Swamp Ft. Walton Beach, FL

**More dates being announced shortly

Check out Kopek on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KopekTVOfficial
http://www.kopekofficial.com

2011-01-13T16:16:00.000-08:00

SHIROCK TO RELEASE EVERYTHING BURNS (DELUXE) ON FEBRUARY 22 ON THE MOVEMENT GROUP

RELEASE CONTAINS NEW AND UNRELEASED MATERIAL

BAND TO RELEASE 3 TRACK DIGITAL SINGLE FOR NEW SOLUTION ON JANUARY 25

Formed in Nashville, TN-SHIROCK will be kicking off 2011 with the release of Everything Burns (Deluxe), release to include eight new or unreleased tracks, 20 tracks in total and the new music video for New Solution. CD will be available on February 22 at all digital outlets on The Movement Group with distribution through RED and specialized marketing efforts via CEN-Creative Entertainment Network.

SHIROCK IS: Chuck Shirock - lead vocals, guitar, Pap Shirock - lead vocals, keys, Adam Gatchel – drums, Kevin Whitsett – bass, Evan Weatherford - lead guitar

Also coming to all digital outlets on January 21 will be a 3 track single for song New Solution, release will include single version, LP version and dance remix produced by KCORIHS.

Already making quite a buzz with their DIY efforts SHIROCK makes music that capitalizes on the transformative power of rock and roll and its ability to move and inspire people. Everything Burns (Deluxe) is filled with bold, anthemic songs that bristle with restless urgency and passionate optimism. You can hear it not only in the sonics — the sweeping melodies, the textured layers of gritty guitars and plaintive keyboards, and Chuck’s fervent wailing vocals — but also in the lyrics, which are rooted in the personal, the political, and the spiritual. Produced by Jay Ruston, who has also worked with The Donnas, Everclear, Matisyahu, and Cold War Kids, Everything Burns (Deluxe) may sound grand and expansive, but underneath the soaring arrangements is a singer/songwriter album at heart, creating an interesting tension that allows the songs to feel both personal and universal.

At the end of 2010 Chuck and Pap partnered with the band’s manager to launch a company called The Movement Group. The Movement Group houses everything SHIROCK does, including the band’s independent record label. The Movement Group has partnered with Sony, RED Distribution and Creative Entertainment Network (CEN) to launch the label division of the company in order to take the songs on Everything Burns to the next level. “We think being independent keeps the art of our music genuine. We form partnerships and friendships that wisely keep us moving forward,” Chuck says. And finally, by the end of 2010 SHIROCK had performed over 100 high school shows. “Historically, young people ignite cultural revolutions. We want to meet our fans as soon as we can in their life journey, and be the soundtrack for them as they seek to impact the world around them.”

2011 tour dates coming soon.

For more information go to www.SHIROCK.net / www.EverythingBurns.org / www.IrockClothing.com

MUSHROOMHEAD THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS

2010-11-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

***MEDIA ALERT***

November 17, 2010

MUSHROOMHEAD

THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS

BAND ANNOUNCE DECEMBER TOUR DATES

NEW ALBUM “BEAUTIFUL STORIES FOR UGLY CHILDREN” OUT NOW

Refusing to slow down the visionary masked band Mushroomhead continue on the road in support of their new studio album Beautiful Stories For Ugly Children out now.

Beautiful Stories For Ugly Children is a diverse effort, as keyboardist and band comedian Shmotz says, "Mushroomhead never draws a line without blurring it first." Kerrang Magazine says “Visionary and groundbreaking, Mushroomhead remain an original” and Outburn comments “They haven’t abandoned their roots they have grown from them,” while MTV.com thinks it’s "a sonic assault...razor-sharp".

So what lies behind the Beautiful Stories For Ugly Children? Mushroomhead singer Jeffrey Nothing explains the inspiration track by track.

1) Come On - This is an outcry from the masses. That we have all had more than enough. If you conform and behave and do as you’re told. You’re somebody; if you rock the boat and break the mold...you are a future criminal. We are not all the same and yet we still exist and mean something in society. Get used to it.

2) Inspiration - We at birth are destined to be taught certain “Words to live by“. We in this, our developmental stage, take them verbatim and run with this welcome. “Prison to the Grave” or sometimes until we have our own rational thoughts and are thankfully given the choice to follow them or to stop. Others find these words to be true in their time of need and so be it I disrespect know body’s opinion or choice. Yet, at the same time...I will speak mine.

3) Slaughterhouse Road - Death, unfortunately one day finds us all. There are many ways to pass away. Terribly, peacefully, with or without honor... and because of the wonderful world we live in. We all have the right, as citizens of which ever country we cherish...have the right to die for said country. I’m simply stating, why if we all one day die anyway. For any reason, true or intentionally fabricated. Why to we speed the course? And is anyone ever truly held accountable? I still have to say Ozzy and Sabbath said it best all those years ago... "Just like Witches at Black Masses! “

4) I'll Be Here - As far as my part of the story, this is from the Kevorkian standpoint. If you need because of incurable condition to take that final ride, you should have someone to help. I’ll be there... but at the same time, people with problems in their life don’t need to win any death race! Especially, the teenage community. Life can seem really hard; I know I have probably 10 friends who chose this path over a two year period in my life. I think you haven’t any idea of what life could be. When I say, “Why find a way out, till you’re damn sure have been in“ I mean why die, when you have yet to fucking live?

5) Burn the Bridge - This is My Hymn for the Holier than Thou... Because who said?

Take off the shutdown boots, and ride the even plain. We are traced back and we are all virtually the same being. I don’t so much mean this statement to the religious state as much as civilization as a whole. Upbringings and status can factor largely into the creation of said snobs and still they bloom pompous and expecting... anything really just fill in the blank and I’m not sure why. But these types will probably exist forever. But make no mistake we are all the same. Entitled to nothing more than the things we earn.

6) Holes in the Void - Most times in life, art is a really good way to vent. To release pent up tension and sometimes rage. For some it is not the case depending on psychosis level. This art and rage result in horrific headlines. For what ever reason I have been able to get enough release to keep mine on stage, tape and canvas... This is my narrative of the cause and effect society have on us and my thoughts of just how the painting in the less fortunate brains, just might appear.

7) Harvest the Garden - This Is a visual of preparation and indulgence in “The Last Supper“ with the God’s serving up flesh for the titans!!! Like Gods of Wars untold this phenomenon happens how many times over the centuries luckily for the Gods, the food chain is long and plentiful!

And soon there will be a new serving platter, ready to willingly host.

8) The Harm You Do - People can shield friends and family from years of abuse in whatever form, Just to put up an amazing appearance. Make up can cover a lot, clothes for that matter. Drugs can help some by distorting but people can sometimes feel ashamed or not feel themselves anymore and say, “screw it I like my beast” harm can be a fleeting thing or an eternity. Rearing its ugly head on a future recipient or the standby, waiting, willingly.

9) Your Demise - Tyrant/Dictator Number...who knows, there will be more, Corrupted by power, turning innocents to chowder. We can destroy their instruments of destruction. We can demand elections. There will always be followers crying out for a new savior, Building a man into a God. Crushed by the horror stories they hatch. Way after the fact!

10) The Feel - Sometimes we can be left a shell, sometimes not even that will remain. This is a continuous game. Played by souls full of hope. Racing toward a wall given just enough rope.

We are a world that knows how to want. We all want change but not enough will ever take that first step. It’s so much easier to just put the thought away, tearing out the page.

11) Darker Days - Headlines? Let’s just call them deadlines. Screw the feel good stories, There can never possibly be enough of them. Sugarcoat all the shit you want it’s still just what it is. We are killing each other at a ridiculous pace and finding out how much younger all the time.

12) Do I Know You? Who really knows anybody? I meet so many people and get some crazy reactions to unreal questions.

These are just some of the Beautiful Stories...

See Mushroomhead tell the Beautiful Stories live

November 24 – Sandusky, OH at The Underground

November 27 – Cleveland, OH at Peabody’s

December 10 – Chicago, IL at Another Hole In The Wall

December 11 - Grand Rapids, MI at The Intersection

December 12 - Madison, WI at The Annex

December 13 - Lincoln, NE at Knickerbockers

December 14 - Co. Springs, CO at Black Sheep

December 15 - Salt Lake City, UT at The Complex

December 16 - Boise, ID at The Knitting Factory

December 18 – Columbus, OH at Al Rosa

January 21st - Flint, MI at Machine Shop

January 22nd – Geneva, OH at The Cove

LOS ANGELES PRODUCER RYAN GREENE PICKED AS ‘PRODUCER OF THE YEAR’ BY THE LA MUSIC AWARDS

2010-11-15T14:33:00.001-08:00

LOS ANGELES PRODUCER RYAN GREENE PICKED AS ‘PRODUCER OF THE YEAR’ BY THE LA MUSIC AWARDS

OPENS NEW LA RECORDING COMPLEX VALIDUS RECORDING

Freshly returning to his original stomping grounds Ryan has relocated back to Los Angeles and opened a new recording complex Validus Recording (Validus which means "Strength and Power" in Latin) located in the NoHo art district of North Hollywood and clearly Los Angeles is happy to have him back as Ryan has been picked as ‘Producer Of The Year’ by the Los Angeles Music Awards, event takes place on November 18 at The Studio at Paramount Theater (http://www.lamusicawards.com).

Recently in the studio with Ryan at the board is two time LA/Phoenix Music Awards 'Metal Band of the Year' Hemoptysis (www.myspace.com/hemoptysismetal), Phoenix, AZ’s Back From Ashes (www.myspace.com/backfromashesmusic), and San Diego, CA’s Benedictum (http://www.benedictum.net) and Los Angeles based Vayden (www.myspace.com/vayden).
Greene began his musical career as a drummer in local L.A. bands, turning to live engineering at age 15. Four years later he was the youngest engineer at MCA Music Publishing Studio, working with such notable songwriters and producers as Glen Ballard, Diane Warren and Desmond Child. Moving on to the position of Chief Engineer at EMI Music Publishing, Ryan did all the pre-production for Megadeth's "Countdown to Extinction" album, released in 1992. Meeting and working with Brett Gurewitz, owner of Epitaph Records and Fat Mike, owner of Fat Wreck Chords, in 1994, Ryan started working with Bad Religion and NOFX producing, engineering and mixing their biggest selling record Punk'n Drublic which was certified gold. In 1997, he started Motor Studios in San Francisco with Fat Mike. Ryan produced numerous punk and rock bands making him extremely instrumental in coining the successful sound of 1990s skate punk. In 2005, Ryan packed up and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, to work on the debut album for F5, featuring Megadeth bassist, Dave Ellefson. In August of that same year, he co-founded Crush Recording, a state-of-the-art recording facility. Following Crush Ryan them teamed up with songwriter/touring musician, John Fielding, to form Area 52 Entertainment, a production company focusing on producing/engineering/mixing and writing for bands.
http://home.myspace.com/validusrecording
http://ryangreene.com

THREE EXCLUSIVE SAW INSPIRED VIDEOS FROM KOPEK, DIR EN GREY AND I-EXIST INFILTRATE THE INTERNET

2010-11-15T14:30:00.000-08:00

SIN-SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK/ARTISTS' ADDICTION RELEASE
SAW 3D MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM OUT NOW

THREE EXCLUSIVE SAW INSPIRED VIDEOS FROM KOPEK, DIR EN GREY AND I-EXIST INFILTRATE THE INTERNET

SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF I-EXIST SAW INSPIRIRED VIDEO UP NOW AT WWW.HITLIST101.COM

WIN TICKETS TO SEE MY DARKEST DAYS AT
http://www.facebook.com/Saw?v=app_164267086939236&ref=ts
This isn't just for the SAW movie lovers, but also for those looking for solid music with an underlying wicked theme. Individually these songs stand on their own and collectively...it's to die for – Hit List 101

“Saw 3D” is kind of the perfect soundtrack. You’ve got all these hard rock bands playing their hardest, but it’s music that is universally accessible, it’s not too dark or too profane, it’s just good old fashion hard rock music” – Zoiks!

Halloween may be behind us but the Saw continues to stir things up after two stellar weeks at the box office what started out as an indie movie in 2004 has turned into the most thriving horror series of all time, and the films’ soundtracks have always been fitting counterparts, attacking the senses in a manner that would leave Jigsaw with a smile on his face. SAW 3D Music Inspired by the film is OUT NOW on SIN-SonyMusic Network/Artists’ Addiction.

“To put the eerie feelings you get with the movie into perspective they have unleashed a dark wave of hard rock and metal that will burn your speakers”
– Metal Exiles

“offering up demonic blasts of heavy metal dressed in all of the genre’s myriad disguises” -All Music

See the three exclusive Saw inspired videos currently infiltrating the Internet at the links below and expect more to come:

I-Exist – premiering exclusively this week at: www.hitlist101.com

Kopek ‘Cocaine Chest Pains’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bEmM8Iq6k

Dir En Grey ‘Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9CEI-O7EdQ

Blood, guts and rock 'n' roll........sounds good to me!
– Rock On Request

“Sick rock tunes that literally fly at your head”—Quick Magazine

Bands & Tracks:
1. Saving Abel – Never (exclusive)
Saving Abel boast a cool, alt-rock, Southern-tinged sound that’s instantly familiar and irresistible (myspace.com/savingabel).

2. Dead By Sunrise (Chester Bennington) – Condemned
Dead By Sunrise is the new band formed by Chester Bennington of Linkin Park Chester also has a guest role in SAW 3D (myspace.com/deadbysunrise).

3. Hinder - Waking Up The Devil
Combining raw riffs with big hooks and vocal harmonies, Hinder take their cues from rock legends like Aerosmith, AC/DC, KISS, and Guns N’ Roses, and update them with modern guitar sounds (myspace.com/hindermusic).

4. Karnivool – Goliath
Australia's rock monsters Karnivool are poised to explode with their new album Sound Awake, a kaleidoscopic, multi-dimensional masterpiece. It’s a record that’s going to blow people away (myspace.com/karnivool).

5. Nitzer Ebb – Promises
Initially formed in Chelmsford, Essex Nitzer Ebb were influenced by the harder sounds of the early electro pop scene, but also distilled elements from several other genres until they had created their own identifiable sound characterised by powerful rhythms, minimal sequencer bass and hooklines and fierce, chanted vocals (myspace.com/nitzerebbmusic).

6. Kopek - Love Is Dead
Shoveling out a bracing dose of heartfelt and expertly performed modern rock Kopek’s “Love Is Dead,” is a swaggering, fist-pumping ode to raw, emotional rock (kopekofficial.com).

7. Saliva - Badass (exclusive)
Latest word on the street is this is a new sounding Saliva and you get your first taste here. Bad Ass is a new track currently unreleased but will be on the band’s next CD release (saliva.com).

8. My Darkest Days – The World Belongs To Me
My Darkest Days use high energy rock and roll, coupled with beautiful ballads to explore the feelings that burn inside all of us. With catchy melodies and lyrics to back them up My Darkest Days is slowly becoming a fan favorite (myspace.com/mydarkestdays).

9. Default - Turn It On
Canadian post-grunge/alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia (myspace.com/defaultcanada).

10. I-Exist – Firefly
Hailing from Indianapolis, IN I-Exist recently released their debut CD Within Imagination (myspace.com/iexistband).

11. Boom Boom Satellites - What Goes Around Comes Around
Boom Boom Satellites - What Goes Around Comes Around
The brain child of Bassist/programmer Masayuki Nakano and guitarist/vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima, boom boom satellites have been combining distortion-drenched rock and punk guitars, with electronic dance music and heavy jazz elements to constantly evolve and refine their innovative sound (bbs-net).

12. Adelitas Way – Scream
Adelites Way – Scream
Formed in Las Vegas, NV the band blends hardcore with classic rock influence the band is currently in the studio working on a new CD (myspace.com/adelitasway).

13. Krokus – Hoodoo Woman
Krokus is back with the band’s most successful line-up and recently released their first US CD with their original line-up in over two decades, Hoodoo was produced by band founder and bassist Chris von Rohr, recorded by Dennis Ward (producer of Hellraiser) (krokuslounge.com).

14. Lordi - This Is Heavy Metal
Hailing from Finland, Lordi has made a name for themselves as the Finnish Monster Metal for runners, famous for their horror wardrobe and stage antics (myspace.com/lordi).

15. Wagdug Futuristic Unity – Ram The Crush
WFU is a side-project from Hiroshi Kyono, of The Mad Capsule Markets. (myspace.com/wagdug).

16. Dir En Grey - Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami (exclusive)
Having conquered the Japanese rock scene with lyrics that convey sorrow, darkness and anger in modern society. The band has received international critical acclaim for their masterful translation of the lyrics to their dramatic and at times shocking stage show, which includes self-mutilation with bloodshed (myspace.com/direngrey).

http://www.saw3dsoundtrack.com

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For more information on the Saw 3D Soundtrack - Music Inspired by the film contact:

Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

HOUSE OF HEROES GEARING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY LENDING TRACKS TO TWO CHRISTMAS COMPILATIONS

2010-11-12T07:08:00.000-08:00

HOUSE OF HEROES GEARING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY LENDING TRACKS TO TWO CHRISTMAS COMPILATIONS

GIFT WRAPPED II: SNOWED IN and ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GOTEE

SUBURBA OUT NOW ON GOTEE RECORDS

House of Heroes is gearing up for the holidays by lending tracks to two new Christmas compilation releases. ‘Tis The Season To Be Gotee, out now and the Warner Bros. release Gift Wrapped II: Snowed In, available November 23.

House of Heroes' version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is featured on Warner Bros. Records' holiday album Gift Wrapped II: Snowed In, which features 11 brand-new recordings and five highly coveted and previously unavailable tracks, will be released digitally during Thanksgiving week. For more information on the project, visit the official press release at http://bit.ly/ctbkln.

Gotee Records rings in the holiday with Tis The Season To Be Gotee Christmas compilation, available now digitally, and features 3 tracks from House of Heroes including a cover of the Mariah Carey hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Picked as an ‘AP Recommends’ in the December issue of Alternative Press magazine, House of Heroes' latest release SUBURBA, produced by Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, Deas Vail) and mixed by J.R. McNeely (Versa Emerge, He Is We) is out now and has been selected as one of AmazonMP3.com's 100 $5 Albums for November.

www.thehouseofheroes.com
www.gotee.com

For bio, cover and images, visit: http://media.gotee.com

ART OF DYING

2010-11-11T09:12:00.000-08:00

INTOXICATION/REPRISE RECORDS BAND ART OF DYING
TRACK ‘DIE TRYING’ AVAILABLE AT DIGITAL OUTLETS ON NOVEMBER 2

"I wish I knew then what I know now, but I'd probably do the same. I get the feeling it's planned out from the cradle to the grave"

WORLDWIDE DEBUT TO STREET EARLY 2011 ON
INTOXICATION/REPRISE RECORDS

Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Art of Dying is the first act to be signed to Intoxication/Reprise Records, the label launched by David Draiman and Dan Donegan of the multi-platinum-selling band Disturbed. The band will release their first single ‘Die trying’ on November 2 at digital outlets.

“Die Trying is my personal anthem for life. When I feel like giving up or when I forget what the finish line looks like, it reminds me that staying in the race is sometimes the most important thing”—says singer and songwriter Jonny Hetherington

Art of Dying’s upcoming worldwide release was produced by two-time Grammy nominee Howard Benson and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, look for the CD to come out early 2011.

See the lyric video for ‘Die Trying’ here: http://www.youtube.com/artofdyingmusic

Get the track at iTunes at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=392588402

Art of Dying is – Jonny Hetherington – Vocals. Greg Bradley – Guitar, Jeff Brown – Drums, Cale Gontier – Bass, Tavis Stanley - Guitar

www.artofdyingmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/theartofdying
http://www.youtube.com/artofdyingmusic
http://twitter.com/artofdying
http://www.facebook.com/artofdying

Kopek

2010-11-11T09:08:00.000-08:00

KOPEK RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘COCAINE CHEST PAINS’ PREMIERING AT SHOCKHOUND NOW
DEBUT CD WHITE COLLAR LIES STREETS EARLY 2011 ON RELIGION MUSIC VIA SIN/SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK

BAND TO TOUR THE US THROUGHOUT 2011

“pop-punk expertise” - Absolute Punk

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland Kopek - Shane Cooney (drums), Brad Kinsella (Bass), Daniel Jordan (vox), are looking forward to their physical US debut release, White Collar Lies in early 2011 on Religion Music via SIN/SonyMusic Independent Network, followed by nonstop touring throughout 2011.

See the new video for ‘Cocaine Chest Pains’ (Official Saw 3D Version) premiering at Shockhound: http://www.shockhound.com/features/1472-video-premiere--kopek-s-new-saw-3d-inspired-track-

“Now comes a terrific trio from Ireland to revitalize this sound and deliver a rock and roll package that strikes a chord in all with its infectious riffs and dynamite melodies”
-- Sea Of Tranquility

With production from Glenn Herlihy of Religion, and mastermind mixer and Grammy winner Tom Lord-Alge and multi Grammy mastering guru Ted Jensen White Collar Lies is a refreshing dose of authentic and raw emotional.

Check out Kopek on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KopekTVOfficial
http://www.kopekofficial.com

The Saw -

2010-11-11T09:05:00.000-08:00

***MEDIA ALERT***

SIN-SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK/ARTISTS' ADDICTION RELEASE SAW 3D SOUNDTRACK
AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

A good horror movie needs a good soundtrack. Krueger, Voorhees, Myers, all had their sound. Jigsaw has his sound....and it's pure metal!
Best soundtrack this year by far.
Austin "Monster" Wood - FearCast Network

What started out as an indie horror movie in 2004 has turned into the most successful horror series of all time, and the films’ soundtracks have always been fitting counterparts, assaulting the senses in a manner that would make Jigsaw proud. But for the series’ grand finale, presented in bone chilling 3D for the first time, the right music was more important than ever because the filmgoing experience will be one of complete sensory immersion. SAW 3D Music Inspired by the film has risen to the challenge, and will street on October 26th.

Blood, guts and rock 'n' roll........sounds good to me!
– Rock On Request

Prepare for the exclusive SAW 3D soundtrack iTunes application to launch free of charge on October 26.

Bands & Tracks:
1. Saving Abel – Never (exclusive)
Saving Abel boast a cool, alt-rock, Southern-tinged sound that’s instantly familiar and irresistible (myspace.com/savingabel) .

2. Dead By Sunrise (Chester Bennington) – Condemned
Dead By Sunrise is the new band formed by Chester Bennington of Linkin Park Chester also has a guest role in SAW 3D (myspace.com/deadbysunrise).

3. Hinder - Waking Up The Devil
Combining raw riffs with big hooks and vocal harmonies, Hinder take their cues from rock legends like Aerosmith, AC/DC, KISS, and Guns N’ Roses, and update them with modern guitar sounds (myspace.com/hindermusic).

4. Karnivool – Goliath
Australia's rock monsters Karnivool are poised to explode with their new album Sound Awake, a kaleidoscopic, multi-dimensional masterpiece. It’s a record that’s going to blow people away (myspace.com/karnivool).

5. Nitzer Ebb – Promises
Initially formed in Chelmsford, Essex Nitzer Ebb were influenced by the harder sounds of the early electro pop scene, but also distilled elements from several other genres until they had created their own identifiable sound characterised by powerful rhythms, minimal sequencer bass and hooklines and fierce, chanted vocals (myspace.com/nitzerebbmusic).

6. Kopek - Love Is Dead
Shoveling out a bracing dose of heartfelt and expertly performed modern rock Kopek’s “Love Is Dead,” is a swaggering, fist-pumping ode to raw, emotional rock (kopekofficial.com).

7. Saliva - Badass (exclusive)
Latest word on the street is this is a new sounding Saliva and you get your first taste here. Bad Ass is a new track currently unreleased but will be on the band’s next CD release (saliva.com).

8. My Darkest Days – The World Belongs To Me
My Darkest Days use high energy rock and roll, coupled with beautiful ballads to explore the feelings that burn inside all of us. With catchy melodies and lyrics to back them up My Darkest Days is slowly becoming a fan favorite (myspace.com/mydarkestdays).

9. Default - Turn It On
Canadian post-grunge/alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia (myspace.com/defaultcanada).

10. I-Exist – Firefly
Hailing from Indianapolis, IN I-Exist recently released their debut CD Within Imagination (myspace.com/iexistband).

11. Boom Boom Satellites - What Goes Around Comes Around
Boom Boom Satellites - What Goes Around Comes Around
The brain child of Bassist/programmer Masayuki Nakano and guitarist/vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima, boom boom satellites have been combining distortion-drenched rock and punk guitars, with electronic dance music and heavy jazz elements to constantly evolve and refine their innovative sound (bbs-net).

12. Adelitas Way – Scream
Adelites Way – Scream
Formed in Las Vegas, NV the band blends hardcore with classic rock influence the band is currently in the studio working on a new CD (myspace.com/adelitasway).

13. Krokus – Hoodoo Woman
Krokus is back with the band’s most successful line-up and recently released their first US CD with their original line-up in over two decades, Hoodoo was produced by band founder and bassist Chris von Rohr, recorded by Dennis Ward (producer of Hellraiser) (krokuslounge.com).

14. Lordi - This Is Heavy Metal
Hailing from Finland, Lordi has made a name for themselves as the Finnish Monster Metal for runners, famous for their horror wardrobe and stage antics (myspace.com/lordi).

15. Wagdug Futuristic Unity – Ram The Crush
WFU is a side-project from Hiroshi Kyono, of The Mad Capsule Markets. (myspace.com/wagdug).

16. Dir En Grey - Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami (exclusive)
Having conquered the Japanese rock scene with lyrics that convey sorrow, darkness and anger in modern society. The band has received international critical acclaim for their masterful translation of the lyrics to their dramatic and at times shocking stage show, which includes self-mutilation with bloodshed (myspace.com/direngrey).

http://www.saw3dsoundtrack.com

KROKUS is back with HOODOO on May 25

2010-02-19T12:17:00.000-08:00

SWISS ROCK LEGENDS KROKUS MOST SUCCESSFUL LINE-UP RETURNS WITH THE
MAY 25 CD RELEASE OF HOODOO
ON SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORKS

For 30 years now, Krokus has been one of rocks most triumphant exports and now the band’s most successful line-up is back with the release of Hoodoo, the band’s powerful comeback album¾their first in 20 years.

From the small Swiss town of Solothurn, the band catapulted itself and its incomparable brand of straight hard rock right to the top of the music world, 1980 saw the band set out to conquer America, Canada, and England, quickly earning its reputation as a strong, no-nonsense live band. Over a period of 4 decades the band has released a total of 17 studio albums, 2 "live" albums and 3 "Best of..." albums. In total, Krokus has notched up 10 top-selling albums worldwide and a Diamond Award for selling over 1 million records in Switzerland alone.

In 2008, the band celebrated an incredible comeback with a reunion concert in Berne’s Stade de Suisse where over 10,000 supporters showed up and witnessed an astonishing live comeback. Encouraged by the overwhelming success and how much they loved playing together again, the band made the most of the flames burning inside and went straight back to the studio to record. They spent two years creating a fiery new album that is sure to become a classic.

Hoodoo will be released on May 25.

Krokus is:
Marc Storace (lead vocals), Chris von Rohr (bass, vocals), Fernando von Arb (guitar, vocals), Mark Kohler (guitar), Freddy Steady (drums)

http://www.myspace.com/krokusonline
www.krokusonline.com

For more information contact Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

Becca's ALIVE!! To Street On March 2

2010-02-19T12:15:00.000-08:00

BECCA’S U.S. DEBUT CD ALIVE!! TO DROP MARCH 2 ON
SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORKS

BECCA TO EMBARK ON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOUR MARCH – APRIL

SXSW AFTERNOON SHOWCASE ON MARCH 18 AT ANTONE’S

“Becca is too cool for pop rock, but when it comes to real deal rock ’n’ roll she and her band can settle into the groove, with plenty of firepower to spare!”
– Jersey Beat

Hailing from Portland, OR Becca has already made a mark on the international music charts and now she is gearing up to do the same in the U.S. as she gets set for the release for her U.S. debut CD ALIVE!! to hit the streets on March 2 on SonyMusic Independent Network. Look for fall and spring high school tour dates to be announced soon with a stop in Austin at SXSW for an afternoon showcase at Antone’s, summer tour plans in the works.

“upbeat, kick-your-ass music with poignant lyrics to create an album
that truly leaves you energized”
– Young Poor and Angry Press

By playing pure and simple rock & roll without making an explicit issue of her gender, 20 year old Becca is eager to bring her original brand of music to the masses, loud and stripped-down, yet filled with overpowering pop-rock hooks. Showing a maturity far beyond her years on songs like “I’m Alive!,” her vow to live life to the fullest in the wake of the premature death of a friend, and “Turn Up the Stereo,” a cautionary tale to her peers about the dead-end offered by non-stop partying. Songs examining personal relationships, such as “Turn to Stone,” “Lose You Now” and “Perfect Me,” all penned by Becca herself.

Becca is a triple threat; she is cute, very sweet and extremely talented. Most of all, you won't be able to get her songs out of your head once you start listening to them.
– Rock On Request

Becca is ready to break the mold of today’s stereotypical female rocker, with the ferocity she delivers her lyrics set to pop infused rock & roll mixed with punk passion and all delivered with a mischievous smile.

Becca rocks - she really does! Rebecca Hollcraft, a.k.a. Becca, has a ton of class, style, and rockability. While she can definitely pull off a pop fused ballad, she can also hit hard when she unleashes a rockin’ anthem.
– All About The Music
–
Check out: http://www.beccahollcraft.com/, http://www.beccaofficial.com/ or www.myspace.com/beccachanofficial
Follow her at twitter.com/BeccaUSA

Press Contact: Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

Dirty Sweet To Release American Spiritual

2010-02-19T12:13:00.000-08:00

DIRTY SWEET TO RELEASE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ON APRIL 6
ON ACETATE RECORDS

BAND SET FOR SUMMER TOUR TREKS IN EUROPE AND USA

Hear it here: http://dirtysweetmusic.com/press.html

Fresh off taking “Best Rock” honors at the San Diego Music Awards for the second straight year and sets on both Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza festivals 2009, buzz-band Dirty Sweet is poised for greatness as they get set for their Acetate Records debut ‘American Spiritual’ on April 6, with 4 shows at SXSW leading into a summer tour date through Europe and the U.S.A.

Steeped in this country’s musical roots, from americana, R&B, soul and gospel to classic rock, heavy metal and proto-grunge. The San Diego-based quintet’s name perfectly describes their two-pronged approach, what the NME calls “skuzzy, ass-shaking rawk ‘n’ roll” crossed with the ability to pick up their acoustic guitars and craft a melodic ballad.

Produced by Doug Boehm [The Vines, Elliott Smith, Danzig, Screaming Trees], American Spiritual, the band’s sophomore album (and first for L.A.-based indie Acetate Records), fully expresses that duality, capturing the treacherous, apocalyptic times in which we live with a harsh militarism and Hurt Locker anxiety that things can blow up in a nanosecond. From the martial, Clash-like “Rest Sniper Rest,” a blast at warmongering politicians “who kill from a distance without getting their hands dirty” and the gnarled blues underlying the drugged-out psychedelia of “Kill or be Killed” to the the Stones '60s British Invasion vibe of "You've Been Warned," the country-flavored “Star Spangled Glamour,” with its critique of our celebrity-obsessed media and the ghostly, gospel plaint of the final, title track, American Spiritual is an album of and for today.

http://www.dirtysweetmusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirty-Sweet
http://www.youtube.com/DirtySweetMusic#p/a/f/1/Jlh2sxylCYw
http://www.myspace.com/dirtysweetmusic
http://www.acetate.com/

For more information contact Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

The Dollyrots Hit The Road For Spring 2010 Tour

2010-02-19T12:11:00.000-08:00

DOLLYROTS TO TOUR WITH BOWLING FOR SOUP
DATES KICK OFF FEBRUARY 24

“CALIFORNIA BEACH BOY” EP OUT NOW

NEW CD SUMMER 2010

BAND LENDS TRACK TO SONGS FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
http://songsforhaiti.org

In anticipation of their new CD slated to drop this summer, THE DOLLYROTS get set for a spring trek with Bowling For Soup. The band, comprised of Kelly Ogden (bass/vocals), Luis Cabezas (guitar) and Chris Black (drums), recently released their latest effort “California Beach Boy” EP whose title track was deemed "Coolest Song In The World” the week of 1/24-1/31 on Little Steven's Underground Garage.

The band also extend a helping hand by donating their track ‘Dumb’ to Songs For Haiti 2010 Earthquake Relief (http://songsforhaiti.org) to help with relief efforts, 100% of money contributed through “Songs for Haiti” will be spread among three charities active in Haiti: Doctors Without Borders, Red Cross, and Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund.

The Dollyrots were founded by longtime friends Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas -- whose relationship stems back to eighth-grade middle school. In 2004, the band self-released their debuted "Eat My Heart Out” to rampant success before being picked up by Lookout!/Panic Button Records. Their rising profile led to a slot on the Vans Warped Tour, where they hooked up with drummer Chris Black and solidified the final band line-up. The tour proved not only to be a huge stepping stone for the band, but also an opportunity to connect with one of its VIP artists, Joan Jett. Jett took a liking to the band and signed them to her label Blackheart Records. In 2007, revitalized and ready to conquer with their newfound home, the band released “Because I’m Awesome” CD to rave reviews, and was voted "Coolest Song In The World -- 2007" by the listeners of Little Steven's Underground Garage and now The Dollyrots are currently putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated upcoming full-length release due Summer 2010 on Blackheart Records.

Hear tracks from the new EP here:
http://66.9.69.2/digi_press_kit/dollyrots_cbb/

See them live:
With Bowling For Soup
Feb 24 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay
Feb 25 Atlanta, GA The Loft
Feb 26 Tallahassee, FL Floyd’s
Feb 27 Orlando, FL Club at Firestone
Feb 28 Tampa, FL Orpheum
Mar 1 Sebastian, FL Captain Hirmans
Mar 2 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits
Mar 3 Charleston, SC Music Farm
Mar 4 Charlotte, NC Amo’s Southend
Mar 5 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
Mar 6 Washington, DC Black Cat
Mar 9 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
Mar 10 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Mar 11 West Chester, PA The Note
Mar 12 Cambridge, MA Middle East
Mar 13 New York, NY Gramercy Theater

www.thedollyrots.com

www.myspace.com/thedollyrots

www.facebook.com/thedollyrots

For more information contact Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

Becca US Debut CD to Drop on 1/5

2009-10-16T07:13:00.000-07:00

BECCA’S U.S. DEBUT CD ALIVE!! TO DROP ON JANUARY 5TH
ON SIN (SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK)

KICKIN & SCREAMIN EP OUT NOW

2010 TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

“the stage presence of Joan Jett and Suzy Quattro all rolled into one 20 year old young woman with a bit of a chip on her shoulder and a edge that we’ve not seen since those two artists hit rock in the late 70s”
– Young Poor And Angry Press, September 2009

Hailing from Portland, OR and now based out of Los Angeles Becca has already made a mark on the international music charts and she is gearing up to do the same in the U.S. as she gears up for the release for her U.S. debut CD ALIVE!! co-written and produced by singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks who had hits herself with such songs as “Bitch” and “What Would Happen.” Becca’s Alive!! to drop on January 5 at all digital outlets and Amazon Disc On Demand via SIN – SonyMusic Independent Network.

Equally adept at belting out full-throttle, female empowering rockers as she is crooning big arena-sized power ballads Becca carves a melodic blast on songs like “I’m Alive!,” her vow to live life to the fullest in the wake of the premature death of a friend, and “Turn Up the Stereo,” a cautionary tale to her peers about the dead-end offered by non-stop partying as well as songs examining personal relationships, such as “Turn to Stone,” “Lose You Now” and “Perfect Me,” the expressions of an artist who is wise beyond her years. Sugary enough to give you a tooth ache until she throws you a sucker punch to the gut!

Look for US tour dates to be announced soon.

ALIVE!! Track listing:
I’m ALIVE!
TURN TO STONE
SHIBUYA
Turn Up The Stereo
Guilty Pleasure
Kickin’ & Screamin’
Lose You Now
EMPTY
Without You
Make You Mad
Perfect Me
Falling Down
I DROVE ALL NIGHT

Check out www.BeccaHollcraft.com,www.BeccaOfficial.com or www.myspace.com/beccachanofficial

Follow her at twitter.com/BeccaUSA

HOUSE OF HEROES HOLIDAY

2009-10-16T07:12:00.000-07:00

HOUSE OF HEROES TO JOIN “THE FAMILY FORCE 5 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TOUR”

BAND TO RELEASE CHRISTMAS EP HOUSE OF HEROES PRESENTS THE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS ON NOVEMBER 10

It’s been a busy year for House Of Heroes with the release The End Is Not The End CD followed by two EP releases The Acoustic End and House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles as well as non-stop touring, and it’s not over as the band is looking to end the year with a bang with the release of their first holiday EP on November 10 as well they will be embarking on the biggest traveling Christmas party to date “The Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant Tour” with special guest Remedy Drive kicking off on November 28 for a 3 week trek.

House of Heroes Presents The Christmas Classics track list includes the Mariah Carey classic,
All I Want For Christmas Is You, Silent Night and O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

See the video for Silent Night here: http://www.youtube.com/houseofheroesmusic

"We had a blast making the Silent Night single last year and it was fun to go inand make a full EP of Christmas tunes. To make things even better, we're goingto be doing a Christmas tour with some of our very best friends in Family Force5! What a great way to close out the year!" Says frontman Tim Skipper

House Of Heroes is –
Tim Skipper -lead vocals, guitar
Colin Rigsby - drums, backing vocals
AJ Babcock - bass guitar, backing vocals
Jared Rigsby- guitar, backing vocals

See them live on The first annual Christmas Pageant Tour with Family Force 5 and Remedy Drive

Nov. 28 Resurrection Church Grand Rapids, MI
Nov. 29 The Chapel Grayslike, IL
Nov. 30 Chalfant Hall at ONU Kankakee, IL
Dec. 3 The Gathering Place Indianapolis, IN
Dec. 4 The Underground Cincinnati, OH
Dec. 5 Rocketown Nashville, TN
Dec. 6 Hope Church Memphis, TN
Dec. 8 Church @Rock Creek Little Rock, AR
Dec. 10 Bricktown Event Center Oklahoma City, OK
Dec. 11 Celebration Church Georgetown, TX
Dec. 12 Pasadena Convention Center Houston, TX
Dec. 13 TriPoint San Antonio, TX
Dec. 15 Plaza Theater Orlando, FL
Dec. 16 Murray Hill Theater Jacksonville, FL

For up-to-date information check out:www.myspace.com/houseofheroes
www.gotee.com

Follow them at twitter.com/HouseOfHeroes

Ventana OUT NOW

2009-10-16T07:10:00.000-07:00

VENTANA
DEBUT ALBUM "AMERICAN SURVIVAL GUIDE VOL. 1" - OUT NOW
FULL ALBUM PREVIEW FEATURED ON AOL MUSIC
http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/12
BAND KICKS OFF TOUR OCTOBER 7TH
Trustkill band Ventana release their debut album American Survival Guide Vol. 1, CD available everywhere today. Band gets set to hit the road with a full fledged live assault on your senses kicking off on October 7 with a CD release party at Sky Bar in Bowling Green, OH, the first 100 people through the door get a free copy of the new CD.
American Survival Guide Vol. 1 is 11 solid tracks of coarse industrial metal with fiendish undertones and brutal inclinations that resonate throughout. Featuring members of Mushroomhead, American Survival Guide Vol. 1 was co-produced by Mushroomhead mastermind Steve "Skinny" Felton. The outcome is a mixture of dark industrial music with an often vicious tongue-in-cheek attitude. Layers of synths combined with ballistic percussion capture a viral blend of thrash metal rhythms in a crisp sound environment.
Ventana is something you have to experience to fully understand.
Hear the full album player/e-card at this link:http://www.trustkill.com/ventana/american-survival-guide-vol-one/
See the video for “Sad History of the World” at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z57mB75Bz0
Ventana's is currently featured on AOL Music at this link: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/12

Mushroomhead Play Halloween

2009-10-16T07:09:00.000-07:00

MUSHROOMHEAD
TO PLAY 16TH ANNIVERSARY HALLOWEEN SHOW ON OCTOBER 31ST AT AGORA THEATRE (CLEVELAND, OH)
FILMING FIRST EVER LIVE DVD
RARE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE & BAND INTERVIEW CAN BE HEARD LIVE ON OCTOBER 30 AT 100.7FM (WMMS)-ROVER'S MORNING GLORY SHOW
NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2010!
Cleveland, Ohio’s original rock vaudeville act Mushroomhead prepare to play their 16th Halloween show at The Agora on October 31 expect this to be the most prevalent theatrical performance from the band to date. This show will be filmed for Mushroomhead’s first ever live DVD so expect it to be a shocker with multiple surprises that will astonish all who attend. Other bands on the bill include Ventana, Straight Line Stitch, Mutiny Within, Crossbreed, Foose (x-Spudmonsters) and others.
"In this era of stripped-down presentation, Mushroomhead still knowhow to put together a stage production that has fans talking formonths. And the band's famous Halloween sets are their biggest show ofthe year. It's no wonder that they've owned their city for over adecade. National groups come and go, but when the biggest buzz bandscome through town, they almost never generate the kind of electricitythat a Mushroomhead event does: guys in face paint, fans in camofatigues, girls in garter belts, cars blasting music and lined up fora raging tailgate session in the parking lot... when Mushroomheadplays, it's not a show -- it's a capital-C Concert."
--D.X. Ferris (The Cleveland Scene) October 2009
Listen for the band to appear live on October 30 on the air at 100.7F FM (WMMS,) Rover's Morning Glory, Cleveland's most listened to morning show. It will be the first ever acoustic performance of Mushroomhead as Waylon and Gravy will perform "Save Us."
Look for the band to release their 7th studio album in the summer of 2010. Produced by co-founding member and drummer Steve “Skinny” Felton, the band promises this will be their most brutal sound to date! In the meantime the band will debut a new song called “Your Soul Is Mine” to be released on the upcoming “Saw VI” movie soundtrack available everywhere on October 20.
Ticket information for the Halloween Show at:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05004311F9ED7D5D?artistid=806828&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
www.myspace.com/mushroomhead
Mushroomhead Press Contact: Independent Music Media
Dana Gordon: 213-864-2690, hidanagirl@aol.com

BECCA EP Coming Sept 29

2009-09-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

BECCA TO RELEASE US DEBUT EP KICKIN & SCREAMIN
ON SEPTEMBER 29 AT ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS

LOOK FOR FULL LENGH CD ALIVE!! TO STREET IN 2010 BOTH RELEASES
ON SIN (SONY INDEPENDENT NETWORK) DISTRIBUTED BY SONY’S RED

A NEW WAVE OF CHICK ROCK IS COMING

Although she was born in Portland, OR Becca has already become a staple on the international music charts and she is ready to now do the same in the states. With her US EP debut Kickin & Screamin available at all digital outlets on September 29 and her full length CD Alive!! coming in 2010, both releases on SIN (Sony Independent Network) distributed by Sony’s Red.

This 20-year-old shows a maturity far beyond her years on EP tracks like “I’m ALIVE!,” her vow to live life to the fullest in the wake of the premature death of a friend. Songs examining personal relationships, such as “Guilty Pleasure,” “Lose You Now” and “Perfect Me,” show a young woman wise beyond her years penned by Becca herself, and hard-hitting instrument play which conveys her never give up attitude. Becca packs a potent punch from start to finish.
Becca began playing guitar and songwriting at age 10 and her journey from a high school student to emerging artist has been nothing short of a dream come true for her. “It all happened when my family friend recorded a song I was singing in the school choir, and handed over to Meredith Brooks”, Becca says. Meredith Brooks, known for her multi-platinum hit “Bitch” in the 90’s was pleasantly surprised by what she heard… “Becca has a powerhouse voice, and when I realized she could write songs too…I was sold”, said Brooks. This was a huge turning point for Becca then 14, who with the blessing of her parents, moved to Los Angeles and began working with Brooks.

After a few years of writing music and playing shows in Los Angeles at venues Becca then was not even old enough to patronize, word started to spread about this young singer, songwriter. In early 2008, she was offered a record deal by Sony Music and in June 2008, she released her first EP in Japan. Since then, she has performed at the famous Summersonic Festival, released a second EP, and her first full album, Alive!!, debuting at #2 on the international charts and now, finally at 20 years old Becca is gearing up for her US debut.

Making pissed off look adorable and sweet enough to give you a tooth ache until she throws you a sucker punch to the gut!

Meet Becca.

http://www.beccaofficial.com/
www.myspace.com/beccachanofficial

2009-08-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

HOUSE OF HEROES ON THE ROAD
BAND ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER TREK WITH THE WEDDING AND ABANDON KANSAS

THE ACOUSTIC END, THE END IS NOT THE END AND HOUSE OF HEROES MEETS THE BEATLES OUT NOW

LOOK FOR THE BAND TO JOIN FAMILY FORCE 5 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AS THEY HIT THE ROAD FOR A
CHRISTMAS ROAD SHOW LIKE NO OTHER

“sizzling pop-punk/pop-rock heat that decimates everything left in its wake. Songs ricochet off one another,
never stumbling or losing momentum, never sounding the same”
--Absolute Punk 2009

On the heels of House Of Heroes latest full length CD release The End Is Not The End followed by two EP releases The Acoustic End and House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles the band is currently on the road for a trek of summer dates and about to embark on a September tour with The Wedding and label mates Abandon Kansas kicking off September 13.

“sometimes a band like House of Heroes comes along and just… brings it to another, unexpected level!”
--The Jersey Beat 2009

Hear what the buzz is all about here: http://www.gotee.com/HOH_End_Resource/Beatles/Meet_Beatles.html

The Acoustic End EP on Itunes includes new acoustic bonus tracks, "New Moon" and "Ghost" as well as a reworked version of "If". As well out now is their ode to the Beatles tribute; House of Heroes Meets The Beatles EP available now at all digital outlets, release includes covers of Can't Buy Me Love, It Won't Be Long and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

“Taking on the task of paying tribute to a band like The Beatles is without a doubt ambitious. There are sure to be people lying in wait ready to pick each attempt apart, refer to it as glorified karaoke, etc. So why did Ohio's own House Of Heroes take this on?
Because they could pull it off, and do so effortlessly”
--Rock On Request 2009

House Of Heroes is: Tim Skipper - lead vocals, guitar, Colin Rigsby - drums, backing vocals, AJ Babcock - bass guitar, backing vocals and Jared Rigsby- guitar, backing vocals.

Look for the band this holiday season to join Family Force 5 on the first annual Christmas road show.

See them live:
With The Wedding and Abandon Kansas
Sept 13 King Of Clubs Claremore, OK
Sept 14 Main Street Kansas City, MI
Sept 15 Cicero’s University City, MO
Sept 17 The Maintenance Ames, IA
Sept 18 Light Club Bismark, ND
Sept 19 Club 3 Degrees Minneapolis, MN
Sept 23 The Gear Franklin, IN
Sept 25 The District Orion, MI
Sept 28 Warehouse Venue Chattanooga, TN
Sept 29 The Channel Greenville, SC
Oct 1 Murray Hill Jacksonville, FL
Oct 10 The Door Plano, TX

For up-to-date information check out:www.myspace.com/houseofheroes
www.gotee.com

THE BURNING HOTELS

2009-08-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

FT WORTH BUZZ BAND THE BURNING HOTELS RELEASE TRACK “AUSTIN’S BIRTHDAY’
FROM UPCOMING CD NOVELS

Fresh off the heels of Bandslam, the Burning Hotels release new single “Austin’s Birthday” from the band’s upcoming and unreleased album Novels. "Austin's Birthday" recently debuted on "Rodney on the Roq".

The song was mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Bloc Party, Hot Hot Heat). The CD single release also features a remix of “Stuck In The Middle” by Barron Von Luxxury.

TAKE A LISTEN – Go to http://fairtilizer.com/tracks/austinsbirthday to listen to the Burning Hotels’ song and download the track at your discreti on. The media password is: eightyfive.

TAKE A LOOK – Go to http://www.vimeo.com/5923940 to view the new promotional video for “Austin’s Birthday” by the Burning Hotels.

UPCOMING – The Burning Hotels have upcoming dates with the Horrors, Crocodiles and the Black and White Years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please visit http://www.myspace.com/theburninghotels to find out more about the Burning Hotels.FROM UPCOMING CD NOVELS

Fresh off the heels of Bandslam, the Burning Hotels release new single “Austin’s Birthday” from the band’s upcoming and unreleased album Novels. "Austin's Birthday" recently debuted on "Rodney on the Roq".

The song was mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Bloc Party, Hot Hot Heat). The CD single release also features a remix of “Stuck In The Middle” by Barron Von Luxxury.

TAKE A LISTEN – Go to http://fairtilizer.com/tracks/austinsbirthday to listen to the Burning Hotels’ song and download the track at your discreti on. The media password is: eightyfive.

TAKE A LOOK – Go to http://www.vimeo.com/5923940 to view the new promotional video for “Austin’s Birthday” by the Burning Hotels.

UPCOMING – The Burning Hotels have upcoming dates with the Horrors, Crocodiles and the Black and White Years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please visit http://www.myspace.com/theburninghotels to find out more about the Burning Hotels.

SEX SLAVES LAND IN LONDON

2009-08-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

Media Alert
August 2009

NYC’S SEX SLAVES
LAND IN LONDON WITH WASTED ANGEL

“It’s sledgehammer heavy and as slithery as a politician, but it’s also got epic, arena-rattling songs that’ll sit happily in your guts for hours, like slow-burning bourbon” – Classic Rock Magazine, August 2009

Hailing from New York City’s lower east side the Sex Slaves--Eric13, Del Cheetah and J/Bomb are looking forward to bringing their own breed of trashy, sexy and dirty rock n’ roll to Europe. Look for the assault to begin in London on August 28th at the Hope & Anchor

The Sex Slaves sound like they've just stumbled out of a rat-infested, garbage-strewn alleyway after an all-night binge. Their music is a sleazy, trashy excursion into the sordid underworld of Rock n' Roll where absolutely anything goes and where very few participants actually get out in one piece. It's a sinfully enticing noise born out of the gutter and raised on the deserted street corners of New York’s Lower East Side. It's recklessly clothed head-to-toe in denim and black leather with a permanent, sneering scowl, a magnificent addiction, a pleasurable perversion, a lewd and crude musical art form worthy of undying devotion.

It's Rock n' Roll, and the Sex Slaves wear it well, live it proudly and play it LOUD, or don't play it at all!!

Get a taste at:www.myspace.com/sexslaves

See it live:
8/28 Hope & Anchor London, UK
8/29 The Rambler Eindhoven, Netherlands
9/3 The Garage Oslo, Norway
9/4 Crazy Nights Stockholm, Sweden
9/5 Showdown Gothenburg, Sweden
9/11 Wild @ Heart Berlin, Germany
9/12 Paunchy Cats Lichtenfels, Germany
9/15 Lochness Pub Riva Del Garda, Italy
9/16 Rock Island Rimini, Italy
9/18 Rock City Uster, Switzerland
9/19 British Corner Ruthi, Switzerland
9/20 Black Rose Live Acquafredda, Italy
9/21 United Club Turin, Italy
9/22 Cult Bar St. Gallen, Switzerland
9/23 The Roadhouse Luzern, Switzerland
9/24 La Mecanique Paris, France
9/26 Le Rex Toulouse, France
9/30 The Twist Colchester, UK

www.sexslavesnyc.com

Gibson Pure

2009-08-12T17:17:00.000-07:00

We also do entertainment relations for Gibson USA feel free to contact HiDanaGirl@aol.com for all your artist needs.

Phathom Release 2 More Tracks From A New Piracy For Free DL

2009-08-12T17:15:00.001-07:00

LOS ANGELES ROCK OUTFIT PHATHOM
RELEASE 2 MORE TRACKS FROM THEIR NEW CD
‘THE NEW PIRACY’
VIA FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN

Here all tracks release here:
http://hardlineent.com/phathom/the_new_piracy/

Los Angeles based band, Phathom-Matthew Sikora (Vocals, Guitar), Jason Stone (Guitar, Vocals), Yannick d’Assignies (Bass, Vocals) and Anton Tilgren (Drums) are ready to give away two more tracks from their latest CD ‘The New Piracy’. Instead of your tradition street date release the band has opted for an ongoing online campaign where they will give away 2 new songs each month as free downloads. The first 4 songs have already hit the Internet produced by Charlie Paulson of Goldfinger/Black President and co-produced and recorded by Mike Sutherland (Pennywise, Pepper, as well as Phathom’s “Zombie Love”). This month’s tracks are titled, "Bliss" and "House Of Glass”.

Since the band’s formation and in the spirit of DIY Phathom has remained independent of any record label aid and currently resides with Hardline Entertainment under the management of Ken Seaton.

The Phathom online campaign has the support of Rockstar Energy Drink’s site www.RockStar69.com and www.Gibson.com, www.TheInterlude.com and www.addicted2shows.com who will also be posting the songs for free download.

For up-to-date news check out:

www.PHATHOMSOUND.com
For more information contact Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

INK FOR A CAUSE

2009-08-12T17:12:00.000-07:00

INK FOR A CAUSE
The Tattooed Gather for Art and Charity

The spirit of giving will go skin deep at Ink For A Cause, a two-day body art event this fall. This show, unlike any other, advocates generosity through adornment. Ink For A Cause plans to donate a portion of all proceeds to this year’s designated charity, CALM, whose mission is to prevent, assess and treat child abuse.

Santa Barbara, California, November 14 & 15, 2009 – Hundreds are expected to gather for the love of skin art and the opportunity to support CALM at the “Ink For A Cause” two-day body art expo featuring world-renowned tattoo artists and piercers, live entertainment, roller derby girls, tattoo contests, assorted vendors, celebrity guests, and more. The event, the first of its kind in the city of Santa Barbara, is expected to attract serious collectors, as well as those who just want to learn more about this amazing art form. The event will be like a living, breathing art exhibit as well as have a full weekend of activities, including an after-party at Velvet Jones.

“I have been a part of the body art community a long time and I wanted to put on a show with a greater purpose,” says Christina Diaz, event promoter. “This show is about promoting body art in a positive light and is an opportunity to highlight and fund raise for organizations such as CALM.” “Each year Ink For A Cause will feature a different charity,” says Diaz. This year’s charitable recipient, CALM (Child Abuse Listening and Mediation) is the only private non-profit agency in Santa Barbara county whose sole mission is to prevent, assess, and treat child abuse by providing comprehensive, culturally appropriate services for children, adults and families.

Families are welcome with a Kids’ Arts and Crafts Corner to help entertain the little ones. Single day admission is $20 per person, for both days it’s $30 per person and children 12 and under are $10 or, also in the spirit of giving, FREE with a non-perishable food donation to the Santa Barbara County Foodbank. Expo hours are 11AM – 11PM Saturday and 11AM to 7PM Sunday.

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For all media inquiries please contact Christina Diaz-Ruiz at 805-512-1372
or email her directly at info@inkforacause.com.

Chon Travis CD FREE DOWNLOAD at GimmeSound.com

2009-08-06T16:22:00.000-07:00

FORMER LOVE EQUALS DEATH VOCALIST
CHON TRAVIS RELEASES SOLO CD ‘Life Atop The Trees’

FULL CD NOW AVALIBLE FOR FREE DOWLOAD AT GIMMESOUND.COM
WITH A PORTION OF ADVERTISING PROCEEDS GOING TO VH1’S SAVE THE MUSIC

Download the full CD here: www.gimmesound.com/chontravis

Awaken Demons & It Dies Today Announce Tour

2009-08-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

AWAKEN DEMONS & IT DIES TODAY
ANNOUNCE FALL TOUR w/ ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS
KICKING OFF SEPTEMBER 10
AWAKEN DEMONS TO RELEASE ‘THE MIRROR’ (TRUSTKILL) ON AUGUST 25
IT DIES TODAY TO RELEASE “LIVIDITY” (TRUSTKILL) SEPTEMBER 15TH
As both band’s gear up for new CD releases on Trustkill Records, Awaken Demons and It Dies Today are excited to hit the road with Arsonists Get All The Girls on the Robocop Vs Prince Tour kicking off on September 10, for full tour coverage check out www.killertours.com.
Hailing from Cesena, Italy - Awaken Demons get set for their Trustkill Records debut 'The Mirror', available everywhere on CD and vinyl on August 25, 10 songs of pure aggression, release features guest vocals from Vincent Bennet (The Acacia Strain) and Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis) and both the European version of the CD and the vinyl release will feature exclusive and rare bonus tracks.
Awaken Demons - Full Album Player:
US: http://www.trustkill.com/awakendemons/themirror
Europe: http://www.trustkill.com/awakendemons/themirror/europe
"We are very excited to announce our first tour in the US on our new album 'The Mirror'. We are stoked to share these shows with our label mates It Dies Today and also Arsonists Get All The Girls. We can't wait to destroy the USA with our brand new songs, and to smash everyone next to you in the pit."
- Nic (Awaken Demons / Bass)

IT DIES TODAY are set to release their long awaited album LIVIDITY on Trustkill Records. Hailing from Buffalo, NY IT DIES TODAY formed in 2001. The group creates a blend of brutal riffs and punishing breakdowns that are coupled with huge anthemic and driving melodies. Look for this band to explode with "Lividity" on September 15.
Download the brand new song “Reckless Abandon” for free at this link:
http://www.trustkill.com/lividity/

See them live: (Go to KillerTours.com for all show details)
September 10 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
September 11 - Hartford, CT @ Webster UndergroundSeptember 12 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The LoftSeptember 13 - South Hackensack, NJ @ School Of RockSeptember 14 - Springfield, VA @ JaxxSeptember 16 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan'sSeptember 17 - Atlanta, GA @ MasqueradeSeptember 18 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground ZeroSeptember 19 - Mobile, AL @ Alabama Music BoxSeptember 23 - Houston, TX @ The Java JazzSeptember 24 - San Antonio, TX @ Scout BarSeptember 25 - Dallas, TX @ TreesSeptember 27 - Denver, CO @ The Marquis TheatreSeptember 28 - Farmington, NM @ Gator'sSeptember 30 - Tempe, AZ @ The SetsOctober 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go GoOctober 6 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black SheepOctober 10 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo'sOctober 14 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody'sOctober 15 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost HorizonOctober 16 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk PlaceOctober 17 - Toronto, CA @ Wreck Room
Awaken Demons
http://www.myspace.com/awakendemons

http://www.facebook.com/AwakenDemons
It Dies Today
http://www.myspace.com/itdiestoday
http://www.trustkill.com/artist/It+Dies+Today
www.trustkill.com

Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the Studio

2009-08-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

Look for a new BossTones CD coming soon:

INDEPENDENT MUSIC MEDIA - WE ROCK

2009-07-31T15:56:00.000-07:00

DIRTY SWEET TO PLAY LOLLAPOLOOZA ON AUGUST 8

2009-07-31T15:42:00.000-07:00

DIRTY SWEET TO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA ON AUGUST 8

“the group brings a fresh vitality to its irony-free music. And the enthusiasm of its members – on record and on stage – is as unmistakable as it is infectious” – San Diego Union-Tribune
After taking “Best Rock” honors at the San Diego Music Awards for the 3rd time, San Diego’s Dirty Sweet are on the brink of rock n’ roll invasion. NME Magazine stated “they are getting ready to go mega with their skuzzy, ass-shaking rawk’n’roll” and Total Guitar Magazine says “It’s time to get Dirty.” Music lovers worldwide agree as underground buzz keeps growing. Fresh out of the studio completing work on their forthcoming sophomore release ‘American Spiritual’ produced by the band and Doug Boehm (The Vines, Elliott Smith, Danzig, Screaming Trees and Guided By Voices).
Hear tracks from the band here:
http://www.dirtysweetmusic.com/press.html Check out videos here: vimeo.com/channels/dirtysweet

Dirty Sweet is:
Ryan Koontz: Vocals
Nathan Beale: Guitar, Vocals
Christian Schinelli: Bass
Mark Murino: Guitar
Chris Mendez-Vanacore: Drums
After a couple of years of pounding rock and roll pavement and non-stop touring supporting their debut release Monarchs and Beggers, Dirty Sweet is once again road-ready and revitalized with a fresh rebellion in their forthcoming release American Spiritual. If there is one thing that sets Dirty Sweet apart from other bands of their generation it is the songwriting. The group has a knack for writing great hooks. Their melodies, like the driving rhythm and organic harmonies, are immediately infectious. The songs are all written as a group, with each member contributing equally to the Dirty Sweet sound.

Truly an innovative and compelling effort, American Spiritual will challenge you to change the way you think about and engage with music.

“This record reflects changes in our music, but also in our lives and in the world around us. Change can be painful at times, but it can also be a good thing. You can’t have the pleasure without some pain.” States guitarist Nathan Beale

And you can’t have the Dirty without the Sweet.
http://www.myspace.com/dirtysweetmusic

Press contact: Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com

LA Band Phathom "The New Piracy"

2009-07-31T15:36:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES ROCK OUTFIT PHATHOM
RECENTLY RELEASED TWO NEW TRACKS FROM THEIR LATEST CD ‘THE NEW PIRACY’
VIA FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Phathom-Matthew Sikora (Vocals, Guitar), Jason Stone (Guitar, Vocals), Yannick d’Assignies (Bass, Vocals) and Anton Tilgren (Drums) are finishing up recording their latest CD ‘The New Piracy’ and instead of your tradition street date release the band has opted for an ongoing online campaign where they will give away 2 new songs each month as free downloads. The first 2 songs hit the Internet on June 1, produced by Charlie Paulson of Goldfinger/Black President and co-produced and recorded by Mike Sutherland (Pennywise, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Heaven and Hell as well as Phathom’s “Zombie Love”). This month’s tracks titled, "Forgotton Ones" and "Dark Matter” hit the Internet on July 1.

Since the band’s formation and in the spirit of DIY Phathom has remained independent of any record label aid and currently resides with Hardline Entertainment under the management of Ken Seaton.

The Phathom online campaign has the support of Rockstar Energy Drink’s site www.RockStar69.com and http://www.gibson.com/, www.TheInterlude.com and http://www.addictedtoshows.com/ who will also be posting the songs for free download.

You can also get the tracks here:

http://www.hardlineent.com/phathom/index.php?keyid=fbfbe48357f5b593c5bd0ab4f9e48d5861e56b87

For up-to-date news check out:

http://www.phathomsound.com/
For more information contact Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

2009-07-31T15:31:00.000-07:00

HOUSE OF HEROES ON THE ROAD FOR A TREK OF SUMMER DATES

THE ACOUSTIC END, THE END IS NOT THE END AND HOUSE OF HEROES MEETS THE BEATLES OUT NOW

“sizzling pop-punk/pop-rock heat that decimates everything left in its wake. Songs ricochet off one another,
never stumbling or losing momentum, never sounding the same”
--Absolute Punk 2009

On the heels of House Of Heroes latest full length CD release The End Is Not The End followed by two EP releases The Acoustic End and House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles the band is currently on the road for a trek of summer dates.

“sometimes a band like House of Heroes comes along and just… brings it to another, unexpected level!”
--The Jersey Beat 2009

Hear what the buzz is all about here: http://www.gotee.com/HOH_End_Resource/Beatles/Meet_Beatles.html

The Acoustic End EP on Itunes includes new acoustic bonus tracks, "New Moon" and "Ghost" as well as a reworked version of "If". As well out now is their ode to the Beatles tribute; House of Heroes Meets The Beatles EP available now at all digital outlets, release includes covers of Can't Buy Me Love, It Won't Be Long and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

“Taking on the task of paying tribute to a band like The Beatles is without a doubt ambitious. There are sure to be people lying in wait ready to pick each attempt apart, refer to it as glorified karaoke, etc. So why did Ohio's own House Of Heroes take this on?
Because they could pull it off, and do so effortlessly”
--Rock On Request 2009

House Of Heroes is: Tim Skipper - lead vocals, guitar, Colin Rigsby - drums, backing vocals, AJ Babcock - bass guitar, backing vocals and Jared Rigsby- guitar, backing vocals.

See them live:
Aug 1 Mill Creek Benefit Modesto, CA
Aug 2 The Knitting Factory Hollywood, CA
Aug 6 King Of Clubs Fairmore, OK
Aug 14 Purple Door Fest Lewisberry, PA
Aug 28 Wilmington College Wilmington, OH
Sept 5 M88 Freedom Fest Albuqueque, NM
Sept 6 Lifelight Fest Sioux Falls, SD
Sept 7 Yes Fest Toledo, OH

For up-to-date information check out:www.myspace.com/houseofheroes
www.gotee.com

Press Contact: Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media
at #213.864.2690 HiDanaGirl@aol.com

Chon Travis

2009-07-31T15:25:00.000-07:00

FORMER LOVE EQUALS DEATH VOCALIST
CHON TRAVIS RELEASES SOLO CD ‘Life Atop The Trees’ OUT NOW

CHON TO TOUR EXTENSIVELY THROUGHOUT 2009

Hear the full CD here:

http://hardlineent.com/chontravis/life_atop_the_trees/

Hailing from Ukiah, CA, comes a new sound from former Love Equals Death frontman and songwriter CHON TRAVIS, produced by Chon and Jamie McMann (NOFX, Good Riddance, Lagwagon), and recorded at San Francisco’s famous Motor Studio, Life Atop The Trees released June 2 on bay area independent Drop Anchor! Entertainment. Look for Chon to tour extensively throughout 2009.

Chon has already released a music video for the song "95482" the lead track from Life Atop The Trees.
Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzIoOnvPybw

With 7 releases from his first band Loose Change already under his belt Chon hooked up with Love Equals Death in 2003, the band recorded a four-song EP, 4 Notes on a Dying Scale, for Popsmear Records and started making a name for themselves around the Bay Area. The next release was The Prelude it came out only internationally in July 2005; The Hucklebuck EP released in the U.S. the following month and soon after the band so impressed punk rock icon Fat Mike with their live show that he signed Love Equals Death to Fat Wreck Chords releasing the bands full length "Nightmerica". Though out all of this in, what little down time he had Chon consistently worked on songs for his future solo project.

Being a solo artist has always been in his plans. In January of 2009 Chon announced his departure from Love Equals Death, the long road Chon had traveled has lead him to this point. "It's the most challenging and mentally rewarding", says Chon about working on his upcoming release, “I'm excited about the possibilities of this solo venture. There are no ceilings or margins and I can't wait to share my interpretation of life with you”. Setting Chon apart from other artists of his generation is his songwriting he has a knack for writing honest hooks and melodies, driving rhythms and organic harmonies that are immediately infectious.

More dates coming soon…

chontravis. com
myspace.com/chontravis
myspace. com/dropanchorentertainment

Press contact: Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com or #213.864.2690

2009-07-31T15:23:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MUSHROOMHEAD GEAR UP FOR
ROCKSTAR MAYHEM FESTIVAL TREK

BAND ALSO TEAMS WITH (HED) FOR SUMMER TOUR

Mushroomhead ready to embark upon Rockstar Mayhem Festival trek kicking off July 31 and immediately following they hit the road with (Hed)pe for a co-headlining tour sponsored by Jagermeister. Both bands are notorious for their energetic live performances and commanding stage presence that is sure to make this one of the summer’s hottest tours.

"We definitely admire what Hed(pe) has accomplished and that they have kept active in the scene over the years much like ourselves. It has been awhile since we co-headlined with another band and we are very excited to see what will come of this tour!" states ST1TCH of Mushroomhead

"It will be nice to tour with Mushroomhead for the summer. I've always admired how they have stayed hardcore and underground," says (Hed)pe frontman Jahred. "We finally found a band that isn't afraid to tour with us. Our live show is so high energy that a lot of the time bands won't want to go out on tour with us, because they would have to follow our set. Mushroomhead put on an amazing live show and can go toe-to-toe with anyone. This tour is going to give fans the best bang for their buck this summer."

Mushroomhead are currently completing work on their 7th album at their Filthy Hands Recording facility in Cleveland, Ohio which is due out winter 2010 via Megaforce/Sony Music. Produced by co-founding member and drummer Steve “Skinny” Felton, the yet-to-be-titled new album is promised to be the bands most vicious and ambitious sound to date! The band is also gearing up to take their hardcore vaudeville act on the road and will embark on a short run of dates on the Mayhem Tour alongside Marilyn Manson, Slayer and Killswitch Engage at the end of July and will then launch this summer tour with (Hed)pe which includes a stop at “The Rock The Ink Festival”. The band recently released their “Vol. 2” DVD last year which debut at #7 in Billboard’s “Top Music Videos” chart.
For a preview of the upcoming CD check out: http://www.mushroomhead.com/

SEE THEM LIVE: (Go to KillerTours.com for additional dates and all show details)
RockStar Energy Mayhem Tour (Mushroomhead only)
July 31 – Cleveland, Oh @ Blossom Music Center
Aug 01 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavillion
Aug 02 – Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Center
Juggalo Gathering 2009
Aug 9 - Cave In Rock, IL @ Hog In Campground
Mushroomhead with (HED)PE
Aug 11 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's
Aug 12 - Mokena, IL @ Pearl Room
Aug 13 – Grand Rapids @ The Intersection
Aug 14 - Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
Aug 15 – Huntington, WV @ The V Club
Aug 17 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
Aug 18 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Aug 19 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Aug 20 – New York City, NY @ The Gramercy
Aug 21 – Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
Aug 22 - Providence, RI @ Rhode Island Convention Center
Aug 23 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
Aug 25 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
Aug 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
Aug 27 - Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa
Aug 28 – E. Sparta, OH @ Creekfest 2009
Aug 29 – Detroit, MI @ Harpos
Aug 30 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Aug 31 – Maplewood, MN @ The Rock
Sept 1 – Fargo, ND @ The Venue
Sept 3 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
Sept 4 – Dallas, TX @ The Door
Sept 5 - Houston, TX @ The Meridian
Sept 6 – Tyler, TX @ Click’s
Sept 7 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Click’s
Sept 11 – Spartenburg, SC @ Ground Zero
Sept 12 – Fayetteville, NC @ Jesters Pub
Sept 13 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

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www.myspace.com/mushroomhead

IT DIES TODAY

2009-07-30T16:57:00.000-07:00

IT DIES TODAY
DEBUT NEW SONG DOWNLOAD AT THE GAUNTLET.COM
BAND SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “LIVIDITY”
ON TRUSTKILL SEPTEMBER 15TH
HEADLINE TOUR WITH VANNA AND
ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS STARTS SEPT. 10TH

The wait is over and Trustkill band IT DIES TODAY are set to release their long awaited album LIVIDITY, out September 15. Look for the band to kick off a tour with Vanna and Arsonists get all the girls on September 10 in support.
Free download of a brand new track now at The Gauntlet.com.
Hailing from Buffalo, NY IT DIES TODAY formed in 2001. The group creates a blend of brutal riffs and punishing breakdowns that are coupled with huge anthemic and driving melodies. This dichotomy within their sound has gained them fans across the metal, hardcore and rock scenes. At their formation, most band members were only 16 years old and although now only in their early 20s this is a band who has already accomplished more than bands twice their age and they have only just begun.
Look for the true strength, ability and resolve of this band to explode with "Lividity" on September 15.

Live with Vanna and Arsonists Get All The Girls
September 10 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
September 11 - Hartford, CT @ Webster UndergroundSeptember 12 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The LoftSeptember 13 - South Hackensack, NJ @ School Of RockSeptember 14 - Springfield, VA @ JaxxSeptember 16 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan'sSeptember 17 - Atlanta, GA @ MasqueradeSeptember 18 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground ZeroSeptember 19 - Mobile, AL @ Alabama Music BoxSeptember 23 - Houston, TX @ The Java JazzSeptember 24 - San Antonio, TX @ Scout BarSeptember 25 - Dallas, TX @ TreesSeptember 27 - Denver, CO @ The Marquis TheatreSeptember 28 - Farmington, NM @ Gator'sSeptember 30 - Tempe, AZ @ The SetsOctober 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go GoOctober 6 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black SheepOctober 10 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo'sOctober 14 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody'sOctober 15 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost HorizonOctober 16 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk PlaceOctober 17 - Toronto, CA @ Wreck Room
www.myspace.com/itdiestoday
www.trustkill.com/artist/It+Dies+Today
www.trustkill.com
Press Contact: Independent Music Media
Dana Gordon: 213-864-2690, hidanagirl@aol.com

AWAKEN DEMONS "THE MIRROR"

2009-07-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

AWAKEN DEMONS TO RELEASE ‘THE MIRROR’
ON TRUSTKILL RECORDS - AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE - AUGUST 25

FULL US TOUR TO KICK OFF IN SEPTEMBER

FULL EUROPEAN TOUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Hailing from Cesena, Italy - Awaken Demons get set for their Trustkill Records debut 'The Mirror', available everywhere on CD and vinyl on August 25, 10 songs of pure aggression, release features guest vocals from Vincent Bennet (The Acacia Strain) and Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis) and both the European version of the CD and the vinyl release will feature exclusive and rare bonus tracks. Look for the band to invade the US in 2009 with a full tour kicking off in September as well as a full European tour in November and December.

Awaken Demons is:
Luca Zattoni: VoiceAndrea Bassetti: GuitarEnrico Gasperoni: GuitarNicola Lelli: BassRaffaele Torelli: Drums

"We've always been huge Trustkill fans, since the late 90s. Trustkill was a dream for us and when Josh contacted us, we couldn't believe it. Being the first Italian band on the roster is definitely a huge for us. Thanks a lot to Josh and the Trustkill crew, we are honored be part of this family."
Says bass player Nicola Lelli

"I first heard of AWAKEN DEMONS because Nic (Bass) was doing merch designs for Trustkill. One day he hit me up asking if I would listen to his band, and I was blown away when I heard the new album! It was crushing metal/hardcore and just had that sound that you wanted to just punch someone in the face when you heard it. Brootal!"
States Trustkill President Josh Grabelle

In 2007 the band released their debut album "From Heaven To Hell" through Seventh Dagger and subsequently invaded the US with their friends’ xAFBx and Rhinoceros. They spent the better part of 2008 writing the new album and hitting the stage with First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Agnostic Front, Evergreen Terrace, Sworn Enemy, Ringworm, A Day To Remember, to name a few.

Look for Awaken Demons to convey a whole new form of aggression, passion and ferocity.

www.myspace.com/awakendemons
www.trustkill.com
Press contact: Dana Gordon at Independent Music Media at HiDanaGirl@aol.com

Memphis May Fire Sleepwalking OUT NOW

2009-07-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE
TRUSTKILL RECORDS DEBUT ‘SLEEPWALKING’ OUT NOW

BAND ON TOUR NOW

FULL ALBUM AOL LISTENING PARTY HERE:
http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/8
“It's a strong first impression…they've got a rock 'n' roll swagger,and a load of attitude--surprisingly bluesy guitar riffs and punky aggression alongside the usual screamo/hardcore noise. Memphis May Fire are an impressive young band”
--Alternative Press, August 2009

Hailing from Dallas, TX -- Matt Mullins, Kellen McGregor, Jeremy Grisham, Ryan Bentley and Cory Elder are Memphis May Fire. Their debut full length CD "Sleepwalking" produced by Casey Bates (Chiodos, A Skylit Drive) out now as the band continues on the road in support.

“heads straight for the adrenal gland before unleashing an unexpectedly melodic chorus…what follows pretty much ploughs the same furrow, they really do know how to wield a killer riff and supercharge their melodies, making them impossible to ignore”
--Kerrang!

Thousands already agree; this Dallas band is on the brink of hugeness building a passionate following as the buzz spreads about their gripping live shows and latest release, Sleepwalking, an intense listen that keeps its audience unexpectedly off balance, wrung out and satisfied. Taking square aim Memphis May Fire demands to be heard loud and clear.

“Upon first listen it sends chills running straight up and down your spine”
--Press On This

See them live:
For up-to-date tour news check out http://www.killertours.com/.
W /Before Fear, Oceana and Of Machines:
8/1 Hanger 84 Vineland, NJ
8/2 Chicken Coop Buffalo, NY
8/3 Peabody’s Cleveland, OH
8/4 Static Age Romeo, MI
8/6 Mojoes Rock House Orland Park, IL
8/7 Long Memorial Hall Farmington, MI
w/ Confide, Agraceful, This Romantic Tradegy
8/22 King Of Clubs Clairemore, OK
8/24 The Korova Morris, IL
8/25 Doug’s Rock House Aurora, IL
8/26 Frankie’s Toledo, OH
8/28 Club Octane Charleroi, PA
8/29 The Loft Poughkeepsie, NY
8/30 Rocko’s &nb sp;Manchester, NH
9/1 Hanger 84 Vineland, NJ
9/2 The Canal Club Ricjmond, VA
9/4 Golden Monkey Tattoo Fredericksburg, VA
9/5 Club Relevant Virginia Beach, VA
9/6 Murray Hill Theatre Jacksonville, FL
8/8 The Pit West Palm Beach
8/10 CZAR Tampa, FL
9/12 The Furnished Montgomery, AL
9/14 T.H.A.T. Church Bartlett, TN
9/15 Outland Ballroom Springfield, MO

http://www.myspace.com/memphismayfire
http://www.trustkill.com/

Independent Music Media-All Music Is Somebody's Art & Deserves To Be Heard

2009-07-30T16:33:00.000-07:00

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Dana Gordon 213-864-2690

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