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AUGUSTANA TO KICK OFF TOUR JANUARY 2012

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News with tags AUGUSTANA, music, rock, The Rock Tribune, TheRockTribune.com on November 14, 2011 by Randy

November 11, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – Augustana today announced they will hit the road this January for a three-week tour kicking off at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on January 17th. Tickets for the tour went on sale today, Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10AM local time.

“There has been some confusion regarding the current state of Augustana,” says Dan Layus. “While some members have parted ways, Augustana will continue to tour and perform. We’ll be playing songs from all three albums and new material. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year”

Released in April of 2011, Augustana’s self titled album was recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Jacquire King, who is known for his work with Kings of Leon and Norah Jones, among others. The album delivers on the emotionally resonant, rootsy pop/rock that Augustana have become known for. The magazine Alternative Press hailed the songs “alternate between gorgeous piano based ballads and twangy rockers each wrapped in Dan Layus’ warbled vocals and effortless melodies,” and the Seattle Times proclaimed “Every track is album-worthy on a disc built for a spring that may eventually come (check out “Shot in the Dark”) – sunglasses, convertible-top down, road trips. Bring it on.”

Augustana launched onto the scene with their major-label debut, 2005’s All The Stars and Boulevards. The album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. It also spawned two Top 40 hits, “Stars and Boulevards” and “Boston,” which was certified digital platinum. The band’s follow-up, 2008’s Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt spawned the singles “Sweet and Low,” and “I Still Ain’t Over You.”

January

17th Anaheim, CA House of Blues

18th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre

19th San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall

21st Seattle, WA Crocodile

22nd Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge

24th Salt Lake City, UT Club Sound

25th Denver, CO Bluebird Theater

27th Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater

28th Chicago, IL Park West

30th Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig

31st Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club

February

1st New York, NY Gramercy Theatre

3rd Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts

4th Washington, DC 930 Club

6th Charlotte, NC Visulite Theatre

7th Atlanta, GA Vinyl

www.augustanamusic.com

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THY WILL BE DONE COMPLETE RECORDING NEW EP

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, New Music, News with tags Headbanger's Ball, metal, music, The Rock Tribune, TheRockTribune.com, THY WILL BE DONE, You The Apathy Divine on November 11, 2011 by Randy

In a recent interview for MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball conducted by Jose Mangin, New England heavy metal titans THY WILL BE DONE recently announced that they have completed the recording process for what is to be for their upcoming EP. The forthcoming release was engineered by the band’s own rhythm guitarist Kurt Fraunfelter, who adequately possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Audio and Media Technology, and is currently being mixed by acclaimed metal producer Zeuss (White Chapel, Suicide Silence, Chimaira) at Planet Z in Hadley, MA.

The follow-up release to 2009’s ‘In Ancient of Days’ LP will feature 6 brand new studio tracks including the track, “You, The Apathy Divine” which the band debuted live on last year’s Stillborn Fest tour with Hatebreed.

THY WILL BE DONE spent 2009 and 2010 supporting the likes of DevilDriver, Fear Factory, All That Remains, and Machine Head amongst others. The Headbanger’s Ball interview conducted by Jose Mangin can be viewed here: http://www.mtv.com/shows/headbangers_ball/series.jhtml

For more information regarding the EP and its 2012 release, visit:

http://facebook.com/thywillbedone

http://twbdband.tumblr.com

http://twitter.com/TWBD

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New Music: MicLordz & Sauce Funky

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Videos with tags funk, hip-hop, MicLordz & Sauce Funky, music, My World, new music, rock, The Rock Tribune, TheRockTribune.com on November 11, 2011 by Randy

Listening to MicLordz & Sauce Funky is like getting punched in the face by Awesome…but seeing MicLordz & Sauce Funky LIVE? That’s more like getting baseball batted in the face…by Awesome.

Miclordz & Sauce Funky (MLSF) formed in Windsor, Ontario, during the fall of 2006. An amalgamation of an existing hip-hop act and three outside muscians, the fivesome came together from diverse musical backgrounds, but with a common goal – to play legendary live shows and to push themselves to new heights.

Over the last five years the group has made it their business to grind: a business that they have grown to excel at. This work ethic has garnered them an array of D.I.Y. successes, and also left them with a reputation for being professional, reliable and dedicated, making them a favourite among promoters, tour managers, club owners, producers, and fans alike. They’re live shows are second to none, with an energy that is unrivalled and uncompromised, an energy that never dwindles or stutters, whether they’re rocking for 1000 people or 10.

The sound is an extraordinary hybrid of rock, hip-hop and funk, often likened to raw collision of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Rage Against The Machine. It is bursting with an undeniable edge that grabs the audience, whether witnessing the live event or listening at home. The group continues to write these high-energy songs while encompassing ever-stronger song writing techniques that are helping their music find mass appeal, while never losing touch with their roots, their fans, or their reasons for making music in the first place.

In April/May of this year Miclordz & Sauce Funky entered the studio again, more prepared than ever with true songwriting in mind as they laid it down. They are armed with new songs that truly represent their talent, creativity, and professionalism. We are sure you’ll agree.

The music is real. The band is real. Their story and struggle is real. Allow yourself a pat on the back, for you have stumbled upon a gem. Welcome to the world of MLSF.

http://www.miclordz.com/

Stay tuned for the exclusive Rock Tribune interview!

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STORMZONE NEW SONG AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

Posted in All Metal, New Music, News with tags Jester's Laughter, music, STORMZONE, streaming, The Rock Tribune, TheRockTribune.com, Zero To Rage on November 10, 2011 by Randy

Irish metallers STORMZONE will release their new album, “Zero To Rage”, in Europe on November 21 and in North America on January 17, 2012 via SPV/Steamhammer.

Commented STORMZONE vocalist John “Harv” Harbinson: “Apart from being a singer of heavy metal music for many years, I have also always been a huge fan of heavy metal, and I have no hesitation in saying that the new STORMZONE album, ‘Zero to Rage’ is something that as a singer I am immensely proud of and as a fan I would definitely go out and buy!”

The track listing for the follow-up to last year’s “Death Dealer” is as follows:

01. Where We Belong

02. Zero To Rage

03. Jester’s Laughter

04. This Is Our Victory

05. Fear Hotel

06. Hail The Brave

07. Uprising

08. Last Man Fighting

09. Empire Of Fear

10. Monsters

11. Voice Inside My Head

12. Cuchulainn’s Story

The song “Jester’s Laughter” is available for streaming HERE

Formed in 2005 in Belfast by vocalist Harv, STORMZONE recorded its debut album soon after and secured a deal with U.K. rock label Escape Music who released “Caught In The Act” in 2007 (also released by Avalon/Marquee in Japan in the same year). The LP was a superb hard rock record was also essentially a “studio” band album with Harv and friends playing all instruments. The cover artwork for “Caught In The Act” was painted by famous fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. Rodney has also contributed the artwork for the new STORMZONE album “Death Dealer”.

It was not until later in 2007 that the full STORMZONE lineup was formed, essentially to tour in promotion of the debut album with all the musicians being from Belfast. Most had previously played in local bands except drummer Davy Bates. He was the sticks-man for legendary Belfast band SWEET SAVAGE (immortalized when METALLICA covered their “Killing Time” opus as the B-side of “The Unforgiven”).

For two years STORMZONE were on the road playing in Europe, including support slots with Y&T, WHITE LION, TESLA, GEORGE LYNCH, and L.A. GUNS. They also made appearances at various festivals, such as Firefest (UK), Sweden Rock, Lorca Rock (Spain), Z Rock (UK) and Raismesfest (France), before re-entering the studio in the summer of 2009 to record their second album.

STORMZONE attracted many friends with the debut album including admiration from legendary producer/DJ Neal Kay who saw in the band the same early signs of stardom shown by another group he discovered, IRON MAIDEN! With the band playing live constantly they inevitably hardened up their sound so the new recordings came out much more aggressive than the first album but still kept the quality, melody and harmony of before. Co-produced by Neal Kay, “Death Dealer” was finished towards the end of 2009 and released in April 2010.

STORMZONE is:

Steve Moore – Guitar

Keith Harris – Guitar

John “Harv” Harbinson – Lead Vocals

Graham McNulty – Bass

Davy Bates – Drums

For more info visit:

http://www.facebook.com/stormzonemetal

http://www.spv.de