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IAMDYNAMITE ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC AND A STRING OF TOUR DATES

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , on March 6, 2012 by Randy
Exploding with thunderous beats and crunching power chords, IAMDYNAMITE establish themselves as a two-piece rock and roll force to be reckoned with on their debut LP SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC.  Armed with a single guitar, a basic drum kit and locked-in harmonies, the energy from the duo burns through speakers and electrifies off the stage whenever IAMDYNAMITE unleashes their unprecedented brand of noise.

Today, MPR premiere’s the first video from SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC for “Stereo.”

The musicianship is solid, the tunes are irresistible and infectious and their energy on stage has been appropriately described as “feverishly fun.”

Recorded at Willie Nelson’s famous Pedernales Recording Studio with super producer Matt Noveskey, IAMDYNAMITE‘s charged drive coalesced into the 10 tracks of thrillingly fresh, crowd-pleasing scorchers found on SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC.

Watch the deliriously fun video for “Stereo” and grab the “Stereo” album track.

IAMDYNAMITE Tour Dates

Mar 7 – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
Mar 8 – Elbo Room – Chicago, IL
Mar 9 – Blueberry Hill – St Louis, MO
Mar 10 – Woodruff’s – Ypsilanti, MI

Mar 22 – Comet – Berlin, Germany

Mar 23 – Uebel & Gefahrlich Turmzimmer – Hamburg, Germany

Mar 24 – Sweat – Leipzig, Germany

Mar 27 – Blue Shell – Koln, Germany

Mar 28 – Ponyhof – Frankfurt, Germany

Mar 29 – Bei Chez Heinz – Hannover, Germany

Mar 30 – The Atomic Cafe – Munich, Germany

Mar 31- The Great Rang Teng Teng – Freiburg, Germany
Apr 5 – The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA

Apr 14 – House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC

 

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Dandy Warhols :::: This Machine Out April 24th On The End Records

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , on March 2, 2012 by Randy
This Machine is the Dandy’s 8th official studio album and  was recorded over the course of 2011 at The Dandy Warhols rock clubhouse/ entertainment megaplex/studio The Odditorium. The band recorded the album with their longtime engineer – producer Jeremy Sherrer. Taylor-Taylor describes this record as “stripped down, woody and extremely guitar centric.”The album was mixed by Tchad Blake who also mixed The Dandy Warhols Odditorium or Warlords of Mars and Come Down. Tchad is well known for his recent work with The Black Keys, Blitzen Trapper and Pearl Jam. The album cover for This Machine was painted by local Portland, Oregon painter Hickory Mertsching.

This Machine Tracklisting

1. Sad Vacation

2. The Autumn Carnival

3. Enjoy Yourself

4. Alternative Power To The People

5. Well They’re Gone

6. Rest Your Head

7. 16 Tons

8. I Am Free

9. SETI vs Wow! Signal

10. Don’t Shoot She Cried

11. Slide

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DARK EMPIRE- New Single Available on iTunes

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , on February 29, 2012 by Randy

New Jersey’s DARK EMPIRE return to the scene with their third release, this March entitled From Refuge to Ruin. Fusing elements of extreme and classic metal, 70’s prog rock, and poetic, meaningful lyrics, DARK EMPIRE bring forth a tremendously successful amalgam that is refreshingly unique as well as raw and aggressive.

Today sees the first official digital single release from the new release From Refuge to Ruin. The track entitled “A Plague in the Throne Room” is available exclusively on iTunes. The single features special artwork designed by acclaimed artist Gustavo Sazez known for his work with Arch Enemy, God Forbid and Morbid Angel amongst others. Purchase your copy of the digital single HERE.

Heavy Metal and Hard Rock hub Noisecreep is hosting an exclusive premiere of a track from DARK EMPIRE‘s new album. The song entitled “The Crimson Portrait” can be heard HERE.

DARK EMPIRE have released a track off of From Refuge to Ruin on their official Facebook Page HERE.

Dominating through the intricate songwriting are powerful new vocalist Brian Larkin (who replaces Jens Carlsson of Persuader and Savage Circus fame) and the commanding riffs of lead guitarist/main songwriter Matt Moliti, who also lends a chilling death vocal counterpoint to Larkin’s leather-throated melodic lines. In addition to Moliti’s elaborate guitar work and Larkin’s attention- grabbing vocals, DARK EMPIRE features the deep resonance of bassist Randy Knecht and the “Dave Lombardo-meets-Gavin Harrison” drumming of session player Matt Graff.

Not being ones to repeat themselves, DARK EMPIRE has injected fresh new influences into their follow up to their 2008 release “Humanity Dethroned”. Taking a cue from 70’s prog masters such as Genesis and King Crimson, Dark Empire inventively utilize vintage Mellotron and Hammond Organ samples throughout the album, as well as delicate 12-string acoustic interludes and haunting, atmospheric melodies (coming to full fruition in the powerfully epic title track). This is not to undermine the push DARK EMPIRE has also made in the heavier end of the dynamic spectrum, now utilizing seven-string guitars, crushing doom metal moments, and blistering death metal-inspired riffs. For older fans, these new elements serve to compliment, not overshadow, the band’s thrashy progressive metal roots, and the 13-minute-plus dark and doomy album closer “The Cleansing Fires” serves as a musical culmination of the broadened range of styles found throughout.

With pristine and powerful production from Jeremy Krull and artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Firewind, Morbid Angel) along with fresh creative input and exceptional talent, DARK EMPIRE will surely become the new cross-over favorite for any metal fan.

Tracklisting

1. A Plague in the Throne Room

2. Dreaming in Vengeance

3. The Crimson Portrait

4. Dark Seeds of Depravity

5. From Refuge to Ruin

6. Lest Ye Be Judged

7. What Men Call Hatred

8. Black Hearts Demise

9. The Cleansing Fires

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http://www.facebook.com/darkempireband

http://www.nightmarerecords.com

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CAVO ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR NEW ALBUM THICK AS THIEVES IN STORES APRIL 10TH

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , on February 29, 2012 by Randy
New York, NY – St. Louis rockers Cavo have announced a North American tour, which will coincide with the April 10th release of their upcoming album Thick as Thieves. On the heels of their successful run with Black Stone Cherry, the band will be headlining new dates with Janus as support. The tour, which starts on April 7th in Battlecreek, MI, will hit clubs in the country’s heartland, and wraps up with a return performance at the famed Rocklahoma Festival on 5/25.

“We are extremely excited to be hitting the road in support of our new CD hitting stores April 10th as well as our new track ‘Celebrity.’  We will be touring with our good friends in Janus and The Veer Union so this will be an amazing tour that you won’t want to miss!  See you all soon!”  – Brian “Pookie” Smith

The album’s lead single and title track “Thick as Thieves,” is Top 20 at active rock radio, according to Media Base and BDS.

AOL Noisecreep, early supporters of the band, is set to premiere a new track from Thick as Thieves, “Celebrity” today. Listen here exclusively http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/23/cavo-celebrity-song/

During Cavo’s recent tour with Black Stone Cherry, the band checked in with Noisecreep from the road, keeping a running tour diary for the site, which was also the host for “Thick as Thieves” acoustic video premiere.

Tour dates are as follows:

4/6 – Sault St. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino Showroom

4/7 – Battlecreek, MI – Planet Rock

4/10 – Barrington, IL – Penny Road Pub

4/11 – Ottawa, IL – Luciana’s Rural Resort

4/13 – Madison, WI – RSR Stage

4/14 – Rockford, IL – Bar 3

4/17 – Sioux Falls, SD – Rookies

4/18 – Kearney, NE – The Garage

4/21 – San Antonio, TX  – St. Mary’s University

4/25 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep

4/26 – Denver, CO – Majestic Theatre

4/28 – Mesa, AZ – KUPD Ufest

5/18 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

5/19 – Columbus, OH – Rock On The Range

5/25 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Festival

 

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.

http://www.cavomusic.com/

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