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LP RECHARGE debuts September 12th

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, News, Previews with tags A LIGHT THAT NEVER COMES, alternative, Facebook, game, Linkin Park, LP RECHARGE, metal, music, Music For Relief, rock, STEVE AOKI on August 22, 2013 by Randy

Welcome to LP RECHARGE, a Facebook-based game launching on September 12^th powered by music megastars Linkin Park (the biggest band on Facebook with more than 55 million Likes and counting) and gaming giant Kuuluu Interactive Entertainment that boasts action-packed sequences, unlimited strategies and a musical score by Linkin Park. LP RECHARGE is set in the not-too-distant future where humans have depleted all natural resources on the planet and what little energy stores remain have been seized by machines and an elite minority. Players join cooperatively to battle their captors and recharge the world with clean energy. Watch the game trailer here: http://bit.ly/ZfsbGZ.

Sustainable energy has been a priority for Linkin Park, whose non-profit charity organization Music For Relief provides aid to people affected by natural disasters via environmental and clean energy projects. Music for Relief’s environmental program, Power The World, was created to bring attention to the 1.5 billion people who lack electricity, which compromises their health, safety, education and livelihoods. LP RECHARGE reflects these concerns through thrilling gameplay adventures.

In addition to saving the world, LP RECHARGE allows players to unlock the exhilarating new LINKIN PARK x STEVE AOKI song, “A LIGHT THAT NEVER COMES.” Check out the song teaser at: http://bit.ly/16HWcZT and REGISTER FOR THE GAME at: http://bit.ly/LPRechargeSignup to hear more and get a head start on playing LP RECHARGE!

www.lprecharge.com

www.linkinpark.com

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Vans Warped Tour 2013 – Pittsburgh [Review]

Posted in All Metal, News, Reviews with tags 2013 Vans Warped Tour, alternative, Logan Rendulic, metal, music, Pittsburgh, punk rock, Vans Warped Tour on July 25, 2013 by Randy

Yet again, the Vans Warped Tour is the must see North American tour with some fifty plus bands ranging in genres from Hardcore (No Bragging Rights) to Pop/Punk, Metal, and even some 90’s alternative (Reel Big Fish). Just like every year though, there are so many bands to see and not enough time – hint: grab a time schedule for your city and plan wisely. Dressing accordingly doesn’t hurt either…you’ll most likely be running from stage to stage, over black top, and maybe even over a hill or two just catch your favorite artists. Regardless of those minor setbacks, this tour is always a good time and a staple for music enthusiasts.

Opening up the day in Pittsburgh, PA were a couple big names in the industry: Hawthorne Heights and Like Moths to Flames. Speaking of Hawthorne Heights, a unique bit of information was learned after talking to JT Woodruff (guitarist and vocalist of Hawthorne Heights)…First Niagara Pavilion (previously Star Lake Amphitheater) was the site for JT’s first ever concert experience as a spectator and the days act was none other than Boys to Men. As the day flew by bands and fans alike had to endure blistering temperatures which then turned into a short period of rain, followed by the sun coming back out and boosting the humidity to high levels. A good example for dressing accordingly and staying hydrated was front man for The Amity Affliction (Joel Birch), who was rushed to the hospital about a half hour before the bands set. He suffered from a slight heat stroke and the band had to cancel the days show as well as the following tour stop. Within a few hours of being taken to the hospital we were informed by their merch guy that Joel was in stable condition. Thankfully everything was fine for him but it is just a small reminder to everyone that the heat and dehydration is nothing to laugh at, ignorance towards the matter could result in a horrible outcome. Wrapping up the day were some of the most popular acts around, bands from industry veterans like August Burns Red and Sleeping with Sirens, to a band that has been climbing the charts and gaining recognition by everyone in the metal-core scene, Crown the Empire. CTE is signed to Rise Records and have been working their tails off over the last year to promote their first major label release, “The Fallout,” which has been getting lots of attention from every media outlet. The kids in Crown the Empire embody so much passion and energy, and have a bright future ahead of them. Great music and an amazing live set certify them as a must see band, no matter the tour and/or venue.

Hats off to Kevin Lyman (creator of Warped, Mayhem, and Taste of Chaos tours) and all the bands that helped Warped Tour ’13 live up to the reputation it’s acquired over the years. To those out there who live near a city with an upcoming date, make sure you make it…you won’t be disappointed.

-Logan Rendulic, © The Rock Tribune 2013

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Darkest Hour – Disarm the Descent Tour with Killswitch Engage [Review]

Posted in News, Reviews, Shows with tags Darkest Hour, Disarm the Descent Tour, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, metal, music, review, rock on July 15, 2013 by Randy

In all honesty, all that can be said about this tour is “WOW!” A solid line up from start to finish. Veteran acts like Darkest Hour and Killswitch Engage to one of the hottest up and coming metalcore acts in the last few years, Miss May I. Cleveland Ohio’s stop on the tour was near the end, and with all the intensity that every single act put forth one can only imagine how nuts the first leg of the tour had to of been.

On to the most seasoned act on this tour, Darkest Hour; these guys have been together since 1995. Yes 1995. That means most of the guys they were playing with on this tour were barely out of diapers when Darkest Hour signed with their first label. With that being said, you never would’ve known because they came out on stage and put a heartfelt effort in and went just as hard, if not harder in some regards than the rest of the other bands. Playing new fan favorites like “Love as a Weapon” and “Demons” to some old school metalcore such as “An Epitaph” and “The Saddest Nation.” There was a little something in their set that can appeal to metal heads no matter what age. Speaking of these older metalcore bands that have paved the way, there is one thing that The Word Alive did during their set that has to be mentioned. As most of you know, Tim Lambesis is currently not allowed to leave the state of California due to some unforeseen circumstances and had to cancel going on this tour, which left The Word Alive filling the void for As I Lay Dying. Regardless of how that predicament turns out, no one can take away what good As I Lay dying has done for metal and The Word Alive showed their appreciation by playing a cover of As I Lay Dying’s hit “94 Hours.” Much respect goes to The Word Alive for doing so as a way to show thanks to someone who has inspired them musically. Last but not least, Killswitch Engage put on a killer show, especially with the crazy stage antics of Adam D. Let us take a minute to welcome back Jesse Leach (original vocalist for KSE). They played it all during this show, old time favorites like “Fixation of the Darkness” from Jesse’s first stint with the band, to hits that were made popular when Howard Jones was in.

This tour was amazing and if you didn’t make it, well you certainly missed out. Hopefully these bands will tour again together someday…but if they don’t, everyone in this line up is worth the price of admission. Keep an eye out for the next time any of them come to a city near you.

http://officialdarkesthour.com/
http://www.killswitchengage.com/

-Logan Rendulic, The Rock Tribune