THE CHARIOT Kicks Off Headlining Run with Vanna, The Crimson Armada, Former Thieves, and Listener Next Friday, November 4th

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, News with tags , , , , , , on October 28, 2011 by Randy

THE CHARIOT is gearing up to kick off their upcoming headlining run across the U.S. and Canada next Friday, November 4th in Birmingham, AL. The tour also features Vanna, The Crimson Armada, Former Thieves, and Listener. The tour runs through December 17th when it comes to an end in the band’s hometown of Atlanta, GA.

THE CHARIOT’s new vinyl LP version of their latest GOOD FIGHT MUSIC release, Long Live, is in stores now. The digital and physical CD versions of Long Livewere originally released on November 22nd, 2010. The vinyl includes a bonus track, ‘Music of a Grateful Heart’, previously available only on the limited edition 7-inch version. The track is available on iTunes and all digital outlets as a single track.

See below for all current tour dates and stay tuned for updates!

THE CHARIOT w/ VANNA, THE CRIMSON ARMADA, FORMER THIEVES, AND LISTENER

11/4 – AL – BIRMINGHAM – THE FIREHOUSE
11/5 – SC – COLUMBIA – NEW BROOKLAND TAVERN

11/6 – NC – GREENSBORO – GREENE STREET

11/8 – VA – RICHMOND – KINGDOM

11/9 – MD – BALTIMORE – SONAR

11/10 – PA – WEST CHESTER – THE NOTE

11/11 – NY – NEW YORK – GRAMERCY THEATRE

11/12 – MA – WORCESTER – PALLADIUM

11/13 – NY – POUGHKEEPSIE – THE LOFT

11/14 – NY – BUFFALO – MOHAWK PLACE

11/15 – QC – MONTREAL – UNDERWORLD

11/16 – ON – TORONTO – THE ANNEX WRECK ROOM

11/17 – PA – GREENSBURG – 42ND STREET ROCK HOUSE

11/18 – MI – GRAND RAPIDS – MXTP

11/19 – IL – CHICAGO – THE BOTTOM LOUNGE

11/20 – IN – PORTAGE – CAMELOT ARENA

11/22 – MO – ST. LOUIS – FUBAR

11/23 – MO – SPRINGFIELD – OUTLAND BALLROOM

11/26 – CO – DENVER – MARQUIS THEATRE

11/27 – UT – SALT LAKE CITY – KILBY COURT

11/28 – ID – BOISE – THE VENUE

11/29 – WA – SPOKANE – ACLUB

11/30 – WA – SEATTLE – STUDIO SEVEN

12/1 – OR – PORTLAND – HAWTHORNE THEATRE

12/2 – CA – ORANGEVALE – THE BOARDWALK

12/3 – CA – SAN DIEGO – SOMA SIDESTAGE

12/4 – CA – ANAHEIM – CHAIN REACTION

12/5 – AZ – MESA – UNDERGROUND

12/6 – TX – EL PASO – OPEN GATE CHURCH

12/7 – TX – LUBBOCK – JAKE’S SPORTS CAFÉ

12/8 – TX – SAN ANTONIO – WHITE RABBIT

12/9 – TX – AUSTIN – RED 7

12/10 – TX – DALLAS – FAIR PARK

12/11 – TX – HOUSTON – WAREHOUSE LIVE

12/13 – FL – PENSACOLA – HANDLE BAR

12/14 – FL – GAINESVILLE – DOUBLE DOWN LIVE

12/15 – FL – ORLANDO – THE SOCIAL

12/16 – FL – TAMPA – THE ORPHEUM

12/17 – GA – ATLANTA – THE MASQUERADE HELL

For more information on THE CHARIOT, please visit these sites:

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http://www.facebook.com/thechariot

http://twitter.com/thechariotjams

http://www.myspace.com/thechariot

http://www.goodfightmusic.com/

CHEVELLE READY TO LAUNCH NEW ALBUM ‘HATS OFF TO THE BULL’ DECEMBER 6 ON EPIC RECORDS

Posted in Artist Watch, News with tags , , , , , on October 28, 2011 by Randy

FIRST SINGLE
“FACE TO THE FLOOR”
RAILS AGAINST WALL STREET CORRUPTION

SONG IS #2 ON THE iTUNES ROCK SINGLES CHART
HITS TOP 10 AT ACTIVE ROCK AS GREATEST GAINER THIS WEEK
VAULTS TO TOP 20 AT MAINSTREAM ROCK

BAND TO PERFORM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 ON 
ABC’s “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE”

Chicago alternative hard rock trio CHEVELLE will return December 6 with HATS OFF TO THE BULL (Epic Records), their sixth full-length album. The album’s first single “Face to the Floor,”with its hypnotic, grinding riff, is one of the most explosive songs of the band’s career and is blanketing the airwaves nationwide. “Face to the Floor”–which rails against the corporate corruption of Bernie Madoff and Wall Street–is the greatest gainer at rock radio, entering the Top 10at Active Rock and vaulting into the Top 20 at Mainstream Rock.  The song also debuted at #2 on the iTunes Rock Singles Chart the week of release. As the #1 most added record at Active andAlternative Rock radio“Face to the Floor” is a testament to the band’s songwriting prowess and eternal knack for a hit. Fans can pre-order the album now at: chevelleinc.com and on iTunes beginning November 1.

“It’s an angry song,” reveals lead singer PETE LOEFFLER about the inspiration for “Face to the Floor.” “The lyrics are about all the people who have been taken advantage of. I reference Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme. He raked people over the coalsstole and is a terrible person. One day, these people have everything, and the next day it’s completely gone.”

CHEVELLE will celebrate the release of HATS OFF TO THE BULL with an appearance Thursday, December 8 on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (12/11c).

This summer, CHEVELLE hunkered down in a Los Angeles studio with producer Joe Barresi[Queens of the Stone AgeCoheed and Cambria]. During the sessions, nothing was off limits, and boundaries were non-existent. Rather than simply subscribing to a tried-and-true formula, they made a conscious effort to incorporate new sounds and textures into their patented airtight anthems. As a result, HATS OFF TO THE BULL is one of the group’s most infectious and impressive offerings to date.

“We’re a melodic hard rock band, but we wanted to expand on what that means. It’s really important to be aware of what you’ve done already,” says drummer and PETE’s brother SAM LOEFFLER.  “We never want to write the same song twice. Pete writes 300 days a year. Joe encouraged us to try different instruments and techniques and he pushed us to continually play everything until it was right too. There are so many nuances as a result.” Those nuances come through loud and clear as a talk box echoes through the hard-hitting title track, reverb adds schizophrenic vitality to “The Meddler,” and an organ colors the acoustic “Won’t Be Left Out” with ethereal flourishes. 

CHEVELLE preserve their underdog spirit on HATS OFF TO THE BULL and that attitude has characterized the band since its independent debut, 1999‘s Point #1. Shortly after bursting onto the scene, the group made its major label breakthrough on the platinum-selling Wonder What’s Nextin 2002. The album spawned chart-topping hits “Send the Pain Below” and “The Red”, leading to high-profile tours like OZZfest. Meanwhile, their next effort, 2004‘s This Type of Thinking Could Do Us Inexceeded gold status and the follow-up Vena Sera bolstered their prominence even further. Most recently, the band scored its highest entry into the Billboard Top 200 with Sci-Fi Crimes in 2009 debuting at #6.

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http://twitter.com/#!/ChevelleInc

http://www.facebook.com/chevelle

http://www.myspace.com/chevelle

A LIFE ONCE LOST Confirmed to Perform New Music at Day Two of METAL SUCKFEST in NYC Next Saturday, November 5th, 2011 – Get Your Tickets Now!

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, News with tags , , , on October 27, 2011 by Randy

New Album Drops in Spring 2012 with Season Of Mist

Philadelphia, PA’s A LIFE ONCE LOST is confirmed to perform new music from their upcoming album releasing this spring with Season of Mist at day two of MetalSucks.net’s inaugural Metal Suckfest. Day two of the fest will take place next Saturday in New York City on November 5th, 2011 and also features headliners Cynic, Obscura and The Red Chord.

“We are all extremely excited to be a part of the inaugural festival that will be one to remember,” states vocalist Bob Meadows. “MetalSucks should think about re-naming this to “METAL IS THE SHIT” Festival for next year because this line-up doesn’t suck at all. Stoked to see our old friends in the newly renamed “GUY’S RED CHORD” and new friends in “LAST CHANCE TO PLEASE ME”! See you all there stoned, drunk or sober – come say hi and I’ll give you a hug.”

The Metal Suckfest is a two day festival taking place in New York City at the Gramercy Theater on November 4th and 5th, and will also feature performances by many more of today’s most highly-demanded bands such as Municipal Waste and God Forbid on day one. Also, an official festival pre-game party was just confirmed for November 3rd featuring performances by Mayhem, Keep of Kalessin, and more. There are a total of 20 bands currently confirmed for the fest and tickets are selling fast. To get your tickets, head to LiveNation.com now! This is the only confirmed chance to see A LIFE ONCE LOST in the New York City area this year.

A LIFE ONCE LOST tour dates:

11/2 Doylestown, PA @ Siren Records – headlining with Rosetta, Fight Amp

11/3 Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon – headlining with Fight Amp

11/4 Wallingford, CT @ Cherry Street Station (21+) – headlining with Rosetta, Fight Amp

11/5 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater – Metal Suckfest Day 2 w/ CynicObscuraThe Red Chord & more!

12/15 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft – headlining with Tiger Flowers

12/16 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights – performing with Suffocation

1/6 West Chester, PA @ The Note – with All Else Failed

1/7 EAST COAST SHOW TBA

Keep your eyes and ears open for more information about the band’s upcoming full-length, coming soon. For more information on A LIFE ONCE LOST please visit:

www.alolmetal.com

www.myspace.com/alifeoncelost

www.twitter.com/alolmetal

www.facebook.com/alolmetal

ATTIKA 7 to Perform at Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, CA on November 10th, 2011 – Sponsored by Sullen Clothing

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, News with tags , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2011 by Randy

ATTIKA 7 is a new force in heavy metal featuring Evan Seinfeld, formerly of Biohazard, lead guitarist, songwriter and famed motorcycle builder Rusty Coones, bassist Tony Campos, founding member of Static X, who also currently performs in SoulflyProngPossessedAsesino and Ministry, and drummer Dustin Schoenhofer fromWalls of Jericho and Bury Your Dead fame.

ATTIKA 7 is set to perform at the world-famous Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, CA on Thursday, November 10th. The show is all ages and tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. Also performing at the show are AnkiaSoulbleed, and Ancillary Theorum.

Additionally, the show is sponsored by SULLEN CLOTHING. SULLEN is an Art-Driven Lifestyle Apparel brand that integrates like minded sub cultures within one platform. Co-owner Ryan Smith, a professional Tattoo Artist for over 12 years, has built relationships with the worlds’ top Tattoo Artists, Graffiti Artists, and Painters – the ‘Sullen Art Collective’. Artists from around the world come to SULLEN Headquarters to draw and paint true collaborations. We like to call it “True Art”. SULLEN gives recognition to these artists on a number of different levels with artist signature apparel. Sullen is also very deeply rooted in Skate, Surf, BMX, FMX, Motocross, MMA, and Wake Boarding. SULLEN’s professional team of athletes are regulars on FUEL Tv, Dew Tour programming and all over the industry magazines. SULLEN’s commitment to Music is reflected by its genre of musicians ranging from Punk Rock to Hip Hop to Heavy Metal. But SULLEN is not defined by any one style of music, single sport or culture. It represents a community of culturally aware youth and is inspired by a diverse range of interests, each of which is represented through SULLEN’s underground movement. You could describe SULLEN’s West Coast Lifestyle in many ways. But it always comes back to the Art. SULLEN is True Art.

For more information on ATTIKA 7, please visit www.attika7.com and www.facebook.com/attika7.