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The Last Vegas Release New EP, Finish Recording Full Length With Producer Johnny K

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , on December 10, 2011 by Randy
THE LAST VEGAS officially released their Other Side EP on November 29th. The EP serves as a sneak peek into what fans can expect from THE LAST VEGAS‘ forthcoming 2012 full length album. The yet to be titled album was recorded this year at Groovemaster Studios in the band’s hometown of Chicago, IL and was produced by Grammy nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth, 3 Doors Down, Staind, Airbourne). 14 tracks in all were recorded with the final track listing and sequencing currently being decided.

THE LAST VEGAS will be hitting the road this February in support of the upcoming full length and will playing new songs and TLV favorites on a two week tour of Spain. Extensive touring both in the U.S. and abroad will follow the Spanish dates, which will see the band on the road for almost all of 2012. See below for Spain tour dates.

Fans, both new and old, that are hungry for new music can get a physical copy of the Other Side EP for free with purchase of one the band’s t-shirts at their merch store or in a bundle package at the CM Distro online store. The band will also be offering a free digital EP version of the Other Side EP through their official website until the end of 2011. After that, fans will be able to get the album digitally on iTunes, AmazonMP3 and all other online music retailers.

A video for the EP’s title track can be seen here. It was produced by and stars legendary Hollywood scream-queen, Sybil Danning (Howling II, Halloween, Werewolf Women of the SS).

THE LAST VEGAS have released four albums (2004’s Lick ‘Em and Leave ‘Em, 2005’s Seal The Deal, 2008’s The Last Vegas, 2009’s Whatever Gets You Off) in the USA and Europe and toured over 19 countries including shows at Sweden’s Gearfest, Van’s Extreme Sports Tour, Denmark’s Primitive Fest, Austin’s SXSW, New York City’s CMJ Music Marathon, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Montreal Degeneration Overdrive, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Rocklahoma, supported Motley Crue on the entirety of the North American “Saints of Los Angeles Tour” (highlights of that 32 date tour included stops at NYC’s world famous Madison Square Garden and the Arling brother’s hometown of Rockford, IL where legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen played “I’m Bad” with the band) and more…

Their music has been featured on WWE programming, Guitar Hero 2, Nascar.com, NBC Sports, UK’s Kerrang Radio, MTV, MTV2, Fox, Fuel TV, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Fearless TV/Radio, Chicago Blackhawks TV, Camel’s Music Program and the official music of Kyle Busch Motor Sports.

THE LAST VEGAS IN SPAIN

February 04, 2012 Burgos Estudio 27 Spain

February 07, 2012 Cangas De Morrazos Salason Spain

February 08, 2012 A Coruna Mardigras Spain

February 09, 2012 Leon Campus Spain

February 10, 2012 Vitoria Helldorado Spain

February 11, 2012 Pamplona Totem Spain

February 14, 2012 Madrid La Boite Spain

February 15, 2012 Cadiz Supersonic Spain

February 17, 2012 Valencia Durango Club Spain

February 18, 2012 Barcelona Rock Sound Spain

February 19, 2012 Huesca Serjos Zona Rock Spain

 

THE LAST VEGAS On The Web:

thelastvegas.com

facebook.com/thelastvegas

twitter.com/thelastvegas

youtube.com/user/thelastvegasvideos

myspace.com/thelastvegas

shopbenchmark.com/thelastvegas

 

 

LOS ANGELES’ THE ROXY THEATRE LAUNCHES ‘NO. 1’, AN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE LABEL CRAFT BEER CREATED FOR THE LEGENDARY SUNSET STRIP NIGHTCLUB BY THE KARL STRAUSS BREWING COMPANY

Posted in News with tags , , , , , , on December 10, 2011 by Randy

Since the beginning of rock ‘n roll, nothing has made a finer companion for the listening experience than beer.  Los Angeles’THE ROXY THEATRE has announced ‘No. 1,’ an exclusive private label craft beer created for the legendary Sunset Strip venue by the Karl Strauss Brewing Company.

THE ROXY ‘No. 1’ is unprecedented; no other entertainment venue in Los Angeles has their own private brew.  It is a medium-bodied golden ale with toasted malt flavors and a dry citrus hop character (Specs: 5.0 % ABV 7 SRM 17 IBU). Starting Monday, December 12, it will be available on tap at THE ROXY indefinitely.

“The Roxy’s love affair with beer started at our first vegan beer fest,” states Nic Adler, owner of THE ROXY.  “Introduced to us by LA’s premier craft beer bar, Tony’s DartsAway, we took it slow. As our palette matured, we started to bring in more and more craft and as important local beers. This is when our relationship with Karl Strauss started,”

Adler adds: “After carrying a number of Karl Strauss beers, we had the idea to do something ourselves. We worked with KS to get the right flavor profile, something that was special but also a beer that everyone could enjoy while they watched their favorite band. I think our golden ale represents The Roxy’s take on what a great craft beer should be– fresh, cold and easy drinking.”

ABOUT THE ROXY
Though traditionally known as a music venue, The Roxy is much more than four walls, a sound system, and (almost) 40 years worth of music and notorious memories. As a brand, The Roxy has expanded to a partner in the community, a promoter of the arts, a style and culture curator, and a support for bands throughout the country. It is the leading venue in social media and has the great opportunity of providing new music, innovations, information and technology to its community, both online and offline. The Roxy is known for its eclectic, must-see lineups that include debuts from Ke$ha, LMFAO, the first (and only) LA club performance by Amy Winehouse, plus landmark shows with rock icons Foo Fighters, Dolly Parton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Sex Pistols, and more.

www.theroxyonsunset.com

www.facebook.com/theroxy

www.twitter.com/theroxy

http://theroxy.tumblr.com/

www.myspace.com/theroxyonsunset

www.youtube.com/user/TheRoxyTheatre

THE INTERSPHERE – NEW VIDEO AVAILABLE :::: “HOLD ON, LIBERTY” OUT JANUARY 31st IN NORTH AMERICA ON LONG BRANCH RECORDS/SPV

Posted in All Metal, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , , on December 10, 2011 by Randy

Germany’s THE INTERSPHERE have released the new video for their song “Sleeping God”. Metal Injection is hosting an exclusive premiere of the video HERE. The song is taken from their new album “Hold On, Liberty” which will be released on January 31st in North America via Long Branch Records/SPV.

Noisecreep is streaming the track “Sleeping God” HERE.

After playing over 350 live shows all over Europe including major festival appearances at Rock Am Ring and FM4 Frequency the critically acclaimed German alternative band THE INTERSPHERE returns with album number three. “Hold On, Liberty!” will be released in North America on January 31st via Long Branch Records/SPV.

THE INTERSPEHERE have posted a video teaser for “Hold On, Liberty” HERE

On “Hold on, Liberty” the band has developed their style between boundless energy, rigorously complex songwriting and melodic esthetics. And almost irreverently, they succeed in giving their catchy melodies and rousing songs true depth and complexity.  On top of all this, they capped their perfectionist tendencies by recording the entire album – in seven days – completely live in the studio.  No corrections and no fixed edges – making this a subtly warm and engaging listen for realists as well as dreamers alike.

“Hold On, Liberty” Track Listing

  1. masquerade
  2. we are
  3. sleeping god
  4. hold on, liberty!
  5. OPalinE
  6. capitall
  7. open end
  8. parallel lines
  9. over
  10. aurora
  11. destination

  12. For more information visit:   www.theintersphere.com   www.spv.de

DYING FETUS: Enter Studio – Begin Work On New Album

Posted in All Metal, Artist Watch, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , , on December 10, 2011 by Randy

John Gallagher, guitarist and vocalist of DYING FETUS, has announced that the group has entered the studio to record their new full length album. The band will once again be working with longtime producer Steve Wright (Slipknot, Misery Index) at Wrightway Studios in Baltimore, MD.

Set to be released in mid 2012 through Relapse Records, the album will feature nine tracks and is a “return to roots” with production focused slightly more on slam than in the band’s last few works.  Thematically, the album is set to be a good old-fashioned piece of social and political commentary in the style of DYING FETUS as we have come to know.  An official release date and album title will be announced shortly.

“The last album had some groove in it,” stated John, “but [it] was basically a lot of tech; this one is a return to form of older DYING FETUS albums, so to speak- more modern production though, of course.”  “Everything’s tight,” John adds; “…the sound is crushing, the drums are amazing”.

Additionally, DYING FETUS have announced a series of special South American shows set to take place in mid-January.  The band has also been confirmed for next year’s prestigious Maryland Deathfest and France’s Hellfest.  DYING FETUS plan to tour extensively in support of their new album and will be announcing more dates shortly.

For updates on DYING FETUS visit their Facebook and MySpace pages.

DYING FETUS TOUR DATES:

January 11 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Asbury Bar

January 12 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Underground Cultural

January 13 Recife, Brazil @ Burburinho Bar

January 14 São Paulo, Brazil  @ Manifesto Bar

January 15 Santiago, Chile @ Club 334

January 17 Bogota, Colombia  @ TBA

January 18 Armenia, Colombia  @ TBA
May 24 Baltimore, MD Sonar (as part of Maryland Death Fest 2012)

Tickets
Jun. 15-17

Clisson, France

Hellfest 2012