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D GENERATION TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE GUNS N’ ROSES IN DECEMBER

Posted in Artist Watch, News with tags , , , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Randy
Los Angeles, CA – New York City’s highly influential rock band D Generation will perform with legendary rockers Guns N’ Roses at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit on December 1 and at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati on December 2.
“We’re really honored to have been asked to play with Guns N Roses,” says vocalist Jesse Malin.  “Tommy Stinson played on one of my solo records a while back and we’ve known each other for years.  We’ve always had great shows in the mid-west and are looking forward to it again.”
“We are always happy to play to new people,” adds guitarist/vocalist Danny Sage.  “I wish there were more!  We’re flattered…It’s nice to be asked by a band that could have asked anyone.  We appreciate it.”
Formed in 1991, D Generation released three highly influential and critically acclaimed albums, D GenerationNo Lunch and Through the Darkness, and toured with rock legends Social Distortion, Green Day, Cheap Trick, The Misfits, The Ramones and Kiss among others before going on hiatus to pursue personal projects in 1999.  Over the last decade, Malin has enjoyed a successful solo career while Danny Sage (guitar/vocals), Howie Pyro (bass), Michael Wildwood (drums) and Richard Bacchus (guitar/vocals) have all worked on a variety of their own high profile projects.  In early 2011, D Generation returned to the stage for their first live shows since 1999.
“We never saw it as “breaking up” or even this being a “reunion”,” Malin says.  “We’ve known each other forever and have always been in each other’s lives.  I’ve been doing my solo thing for the last several years and the rest of the guys have been doing their thing as well.  We always knew we’d be playing together again.”
“I’m proud to see the band working a lot again,” says Sage.  “I believe in the band. I always did.  The band should be out there, onstage.  I think we play it differently than a lot of other rock n roll bands nowadays…We have a chemistry and a volatility that is kinda lacking lately.  It’s been going great; the gigs have been some of the best we’ve ever played.”
Watch D Generation perform their song “Degenerated” live at The Uptown in Oakland, CA on September 25, filmed and edited by Joseph Quever:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWmVFBPxG3Q
Fans in the Midwest can catch the rare chance to see D Generation in their finest form, live in concert with Guns N’ Roses this December in Detroit and Cincinnati.
“We’re looking towards the new year and I am sure we’re gonna have a bunch of releases, a best of, a new album and a lot more touring…that’s the most important part for us,” adds Sage.
Stay tuned to http://dgeneration.us/ and https://www.facebook.com/dgenerationnation for news and information on D Generation.
D Generation Tour Dates (w/Guns N’ Roses):
Dec 1 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of the Auburn Hills
Dec 2 – Cincinnati, OH – U.S. Bank Arena
For More Information:
http://www.dgeneration.us
https://www.facebook.com/dgenerationnation
http://twitter.com/DGenerationRock

Former Hollywood Undead Frontman Signs with New Label :::: Debut Solo Album to be Released Globally on March 27, 2012

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Randy

Los Angeles, CA – California based lyricist, producer and knows-no-boundaries singer/rapper Deuce has announced plans to release his intensely anticipated debut solo album Nine Lives via Five Seven Music on March 27, 2012 worldwide. Experiencing unprecedented success as the frontman for Hollywood Undead, and creatively fueling the band’s fire that lead to millions of views on YouTube and over 800,000 in album sales of Swan Songs, Deuce’s solo effort picks up right where the aforementioned sensation left off.

“This album has that signature Deuce sound and is similar in flavor to what I created on Swan Songs,but completely unrestricted and rated NC-17. I took some of the shit I couldn’t get away with on Swan Songs and brought it to another level for Nine Lives. If you liked what I did before you will love this shit. Deuce lives mother-f***er,” says Deuce.

Deuce recently wrapped two music videos in Los Angeles, directed by Nathan Cox (Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, Black Veil Brides), for “Let’s Get It Crackin'” and “America” from the upcoming album.

Deuce is a songwriter, producer, singer/rapper hailing from Los Angeles, CA. As the co-founder, former lead singer and main songwriter/producer for Hollywood Undead, Deuce emerged as the creative force that led the band to staggering albums sales of their debut, Swan Songs, which also reached #1 on the Alternative, Hard Rock and Rock album charts. Deuce is known for his signature masks and ability to jumpstart any party with his often raunchy and vulgar lyrics. Since his departure with Hollywood Undead in 2010, Deuce has performed in front of thousands at 2011’s Epicenter and has been gearing up for the release of Nine Lives.

For more information on Deuce, please visit www.deucela.com

Like Deuce on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeuceLA

Follow Deuce on Twitter at www.twitter.com/#!/Deuce9Lives

Boots of Miclordz & Sauce Funky: The Rock Tribune Interview

Posted in 2011 Interviews, Artist Watch, New Music, News with tags , , , , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Randy

Listen below!

The latest from Miclordz & Sauce Funky, My World, dropped on November 8th, 2011.  Boots (vox) took the time to hit me up to chat about the EP, what it took to make it, and what Miclordz are all about.  Be sure to grab the EP at http://www.MicLordz.com or on iTunes.  2012 better be prepared…the end of the world?  How about the rise of Miclordz & Sauce Funky…

CAVO ANNOUNCES SPECIAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News with tags , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Randy
Band Offers Exclusive Digital EP on Cavomusic.com
New York, NY – St. Louis rockers Cavo have announced a series of special holiday shows set to take place in December. The shows are all in conjunction with local rock stations in the Midwest. Hot off the heels of a recent radio promo tour, the band is eager to get out and play some new tunes from their upcoming album Thick as Thieves.The album’s lead single and title track continues to gain momentum at active rock radio, pushing in to the Top 30 this week. In addition to climbing the charts, “Thick As Thieves” has been steadily winning head-to-head battles on radio station’s websites, beating out bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters.

“We’ve been itching to get out and play the new stuff for the fans,” commented Cavo singer Casey Walker. “These select few shows close to home are a great way for us to get in game shape in anticipation of a nationwide tour in early 2012!”

Tour dates are as follows:

12/6  The Pageant, St. Louis, MO                                KPNT Ho Ho Show

12/7  Voodoo Lounge@ Harrah’s, Kansas City, MO    KQRC Harley Party

12/9  Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, IA                      KAZR Not So Silent Night

12/10          Twisted Spoke Saloon, Tremont, IL                   WIXO Nutcracker Hangover

Cavo has also launched their official music webstore at http://www.myplaydirect.com/cavo. Fans can preorder the upcoming full-length album, Thick as Thieves (Feb, 2012), and receive an instant download of the limited edition EP, Sounds From the Hollow, which features select tracks from the upcoming album as well as two bonus tracks produced by James Michael, unavailable elsewhere.

Sounds From the Hollow track listing:

Thick As Thieves

Live Without It (Bonus)

Hold Your Ground

Identity (Bonus)

Thick As Thieves (Acoustic)

The new Cavo EPK saw its premiere on Monday (11/14) on AlternativeAddiction.com http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article/2308/Casey-Walker-Talks-About-the-Cavo-Follow-Up. The storyline traces Cavo’s evolution over the past few years, and also features an Alternative Addiction exclusive interview with singer Casey Walker.

Cavo experienced an incredible measure of success with its debut, 2009’s Bright Nights Dark Days, which yielded the No. 1 hit “Champagne.” The band’s rise to the top of the charts and subsequent touring nearly tore them apart, leaving their relationships with each other and as a unit in shreds. After a brief break and careful examination of their friendships and motives, Cavo decided to soldier on together. Thick as Thieves is the band’s testament to their bond that was once broken and has now been rebuilt and even strengthened. The title track and first single showcases front man Casey Walker’s soaring vocals with a message furthering the notion that things are tighter than ever in the Cavo ranks.

Formed in St. Louis in 2002, Cavo is Chris Hobbs (guitar), Chad LaRoy (drums), Brian Smith (bass) and Casey Walker (vocals). The band’s last album, Bright Nights Dark Days, was released on Reprise Records in 2009 and sold over 120,00 albums and over 450,000 singles. Cavo has toured with Daughtry, Shinedown, Lifehouse, and Puddle of Mudd among others.