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CHIMAIRA RELEASE A NEW ALBUM TEASER, PRE ORDERS LIVE NOW

Posted in Artist Watch, News, Releases with tags Born In Blood, CHIMAIRA, iTunes, music, The Age Of Hell, The Rock Tribune, Trigger Finger on August 4, 2011 by Randy

(New York, NY) — CHIMAIRA have released an official album teaser surrounding the launch of the “The Age Of Hell” iTunes pre-order which is now live.

WATCH THE TEASER HERE
PREVIEW/PREORDER ON ITUNES HERE.

The band also has a slew of bundle pre order packages that feature a variety of exclusive merch for true diehard fans. View those HERE.

CHIMAIRA have officially announced their new release “The Age Of Hell” which will hit the US August 16, 2011. “Words can’t express what it took to create this album. We hope you love it as much as we do. Turn it up loud, this is Chimaira at it’s finest.” says frontman Mark Hunter.

The band recently released singles Born In Blood and Trigger Finger to much critical praise. Alternative Press recently stated that this is“Chimaira’s most ferocious material to date.” The record will be released with a DVD containing an intimate in depth interview with the band as well. “The Age Of Hell” will be the band’s newest release since “The Infection” which was released in 2009.

CHIMAIRA is Mark Hunter – Vocals, Rob Arnold – Lead Guitar, Matt DeVries – Guitar, Emil Werstler – Bass, Sean Z – Keys and Austin D’Amond – Drums

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MADBALL Summer Tour Starts Next Week

Posted in Artist Watch, News with tags Empire, iTunes, MADBALL, music, The Rock Tribune on August 4, 2011 by Randy

New Album ‘Empire’ in Stores Now!

New York City hardcore legends MADBALL are heading out on their upcoming August tour next week! The tour kicks off in St. Louis, MO on August 8^th and will run through the Midwest, ending in Philadelphia, PA on August 14^th at “This Is Hardcore” Fest. See below for all current tour dates!

You can purchase MADBALL’s recent release, Empire, now on iTunes at this link.

MADBALL TOUR DATES:

8/08 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar

8/09 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground

8/10 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock

8/11 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Bar

8/12 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick – “Fucking Awesome Fest”

8/13 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop

8/14 Philadelphia, PA @ Starlight Ballroom – “This Is Hardcore”

For more information on MADBALL, please visit these locations:

http://www.facebook.com/madballnyc

http://www.twitter.com/madballnyc

http://www.myspace.com/madball

http://www.youtube.com/madballnyhc

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ADRENALINE MOB READY SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP SLATED FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 9TH

Posted in Artist Watch, News with tags Adrenaline Mob, Godsmack, music, The Rock Tribune on August 3, 2011 by Randy

Band To Hit The Road on First Ever Tour Starting August 14^th

Also Opening for Godsmack on Select Tour Stops

(New York, NY – August 2^nd, 2011) – The hard rock music genre is finally getting a long overdue injection of aggression when Adrenaline Mob releases their self-titled debut EP on August 9^th. The EP will available via iTunes as well as sold in physical form at the band’s upcoming shows and online store. Self-produced by the band, Adrenaline Mob features 4 original tracks as well as a blistering cover of the Dio-era Black Sabbath classic, “The Mob Rules.” From the opening riff of “Psychosane” through the over 6 minute epic sounding “Hit The Wall,” it is clear that Adrenaline Mob are inclass all their own as musicians.

“Releasing the EP gives fans around the world a chance to get a taste of the Mob NOW without having to wait until the full length album comes out at the beginning of next year,” states Portnoy.

Comprised of some of rock music’s most notable faces and names, one thing Adrenaline Mob is not is a side project. The band is made up of the powerful and soaring vocals of Russell Allen, the shredding guitar attack of Mike Orlando and the rock solid rhythm playing of Rich Ward, the drivingbass groove of Paul DiLeo and the legendary drumming of Mike Portnoy.

Hot on the heels of the release of Adrenaline Mob, the band will be heading out on their first ever headline tour on August 14^th, which runs through mid-September. The tour kicks off in Allentown, PA and will be making stops in various markets including Chicago, Denver and San Francisco to name a few. A live video of the band performing“The Mob Rules” from their debut live show can be viewed here and is approaching 120,000 views since it was put up a month ago. The band has also been tapped to open for Godsmack on select dates of their upcoming tour.

Adrenaline Mob formed in 2011 when Orlandoapproached Allen with some song ideas. Allen and Orlando refined those ideas at which time Allen reached out to long-time friend Portnoy to see if he had any interest in playing with them. Portnoy jumped on-board and soon thereafter, DiLeo and Ward were recruited to join the family. From the very first note, the chemistry was apparent and the beast that is known as Adrenaline Mob was born.

http://www.facebook.com/adrenalinemob

twiiter.com/adrenalinemob

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Every Avenue releases new album Bad Habits!

Posted in Artist Watch, News, Releases with tags Bad Habits, Every Avenue, music, The Rock Tribune, VANS Warped Tour 2011 on August 3, 2011 by Randy

Every Avenue‘s new album Bad Habits is available now, at Hot Topic and digitally via iTunes. Check out the full album, streaming now on PureVolume.com.

The Michigan quintet has been touring North America on a full summer of Vans Warped Tour. Take a look behind the scenes at life on the road with the band this summer with their tour diary for FILTER’s Ragged Magazine.
Single “No One But You” is picking up steam at Alternative radio, with adds at X96 – Salt Lake City, UT, WROX – Norfolk, VA, WMRQ – Hartford, CT, and spins at CIMX – Detroit, MI, WEND – Charlotte, NC, KFMA – Tucson, AZ, KRXP – Colorado Springs, CO, KTCL – Denver, CO, KPNT – St Louis, MO, KQXR = Boise, ID and WBTZ – Burlington, VT. Take a look at the lyric video here!

“No One But You” | lyric video

Every Avenue Livestream Session | watch video

The band also just announced a UK Tour following Vans Warped Tour with Brit rockers Young Guns. Check out dates below, and stay tuned for fall tour news.

EVERY AVENUE – David Ryan Strauchman (vocals), Jimmie Deeghan (guitar), Joshua Withenshaw (guitar), Matt Black (bass), Dennis Wilson (drums). Giving their brand of euphoric rock a sharper, slicker edge, Every Avenue new album Bad Habits solidifies their place in the next breed of strong contenders in pop rock. Their third full-length sees the band lacing their infectious melodies with a glimpse of a darker side, embracing their next phase with the passion of a band truly defining their sound and making it their own. The band’s single “Tell Me I’m A Wreck” was in high rotation on Sirius Hits 1, and the poignant video resonated with fans worldwide, picking up airplay on MTV2 and was named Kerrang! TV’s Video Of The Week. With an entire summer of Vans Warped Tour in front of them, Every Avenue stands defiant, a stable of killer tracks under their belts, poised to take Bad Habits to new heights. Get ready to get addicted!

Vans Warped Tour 2011

August 3 – St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

August 4 – Council Bluffs, IA @ WestFair Amphitheatre

August 5 – Denver, CO @ Invesco Field at Mile High

August 6 – Salt lake City, UT @ Utah State Fairgrounds

August 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion

August 9 – San Diego, CA @ Cricket Amphitheatre

August 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Home Depot Center

August 11 – Marysville, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater

August 12 – Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheatre

August 13 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre

August 14 – Hillsboro, OR @ Washington County Fairgrounds