KILL DEVIL HILL releases Revolution Rise on 10/29/13

October 15, 2013 by janaya64

The first Kill Devil Hill record kicked everyone in the ass. The second, Revolution Rise, will not only kick your ass, it will crush your ears and your mind as well. Revolution Rise shows the growth of Kill Devil Hill as a band. If you are not familiar with them here is a quick rundown: in 2011 Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Dio),Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), Mark Zavon (W.A.S.P.), Dewey Bragg (Pissing Razors) came together to create the force that is Kill Devil Hill.

Now, on to the new record Revolution Rise!

1. No Way Out
2. Crown Of Thorns
3. Leave It All Behind
4. Why
5. Wake Up The Dead
6. Long Way From Home
7. Where Angels Dare To Roam
8. Stained Glass Sadness
9. Endless Static
10. Stealing Days
11. Life Goes On

The album opens dirty and nasty and grabs you right away and lever lets go. The vocals of Dewey Bragg have the right amount of power for a band like Kill Devil Hill. He knows when to sing clean and when to insert the insane metal screams to make your ears bleed. Mark Zavon brings some very tasty licks to the mix. Combing rhythm with leads he knows when the shred needs to be added to suit the track. The legendary Vinny Appice provides the thunder for Kill Devil Hill, and it is thunderous. It’s like having Thor come down from Asgard and sit in with your band. And then there’s Rex Brown, one of my personal favorite bassists. I have loved Rex’s bass lines for a long time now. I have seen Rex perform live and he is a chest crusher, it continues with Kill Devil Hill and on Revolution Rise.

While it is hard to pick stand out songs on a record as good as Revolution Rise there are a few I have gone back to a couple of times.

“Wake Up The Dead”- this track has a dark and heavy groove perfect for those scary nights

“Stained Glass Sadness” – There are those thunderous drums in the intro and they lead into a track that has me closing my eyes and getting lost in my mind.

“Crown Of Thorns” – Yup, my neck already hurts from listening to this track, you know what I mean. In fact, here’s a listen:

Kill Devil Hill – Revolution Rise final thoughts: This is a record to be enjoyed LOUDLY (so everyone around you can enjoy it as well) and with your favorite libation. It sounds great in your vehicle (warning: other drivers will think you insane as your rock your ass off to it.) I can only imagine the AWESOMENESS of these tracks performed live.

It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s KILL DEVIL HILL!!!

-the Hellion

An interview with John Corabi

October 15, 2013 by janaya64

John Corabi has been one of my favorite vocalists for quite a while now. I got to have a candid conversation with him about his career past and present. Sit back and enjoy this lengthy interview:

Here is a cool video of John performing “Seasons Of Wither” with Frank Hannon. We discussed his love of this song in the interview:

thanks Jen Kowalski from Rat Pak Records!

it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

-the Hellion

TWO NEW MOTÖRHEAD TRACKS! Listen to ‘End Of Time’ via Pitchfork and ‘Going To Mexico’ via MTV NOW!‏

October 13, 2013 by janaya64

TWO NEW MOTÖRHEAD TRACKS! Listen to ‘End Of Time’ via Pitchfork and ‘Going To Mexico’ via MTV NOW!

Official “AFTERSHOCK” Listening Party @ Rainbow Bar & Grill on October 18 from 9-11PM

New Album “Aftershock” Hitting Stores on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music

“Just finished listening to “Aftershock”. It’s incredible… they never fail to deliver! If you love Rock and Roll, you must get this album!!!”– Triple H, 13-time World Champion and Chief Operating Officer of WWE

“The new MOTÖRHEAD album ‘Aftershock’ is so ridiculously good. If u don’t buy it Lemmy will personally come to your house & defile your sister!” – Don Jamieson “That Metal Show”

“All [Lemmy] and his mates have done is put together one of their best albums in the last 20 years.” – MSN.com

“WOW! The new MOTÖRHEAD record is one of the best, start to finish, they have ever done. LOST WOMAN BLUES is da bomb.” –Classic Rock Revisited

MOTÖRHEAD has released two more killer tracks cut from their upcoming 21^st studio album, Aftershock! Today,Pitchfork.com is streaming ‘End Of Time’, and MTV.com is streaming ‘Going To Mexico’. Two more blistering tracks to tide you over until the release of Aftershock on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music.

Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, Aftershockis a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everythingMOTÖRHEAD stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see MOTÖRHEAD in perhaps their best writing form for years.

You can pre-order the next chapter of MOTÖRHEAD’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format viaAmazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon).

MOTÖRHEAD’s single ‘Heartbreaker’ is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels.

MOTÖRHEAD recently announced their upcoming official listening party, taking place at the world-famous Rainbow Bar & Grill located at 9015 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18^th from 9:00-11:00 PM, upstairs. Come listen to the brand new MOTÖRHEAD album Aftershock before it’s released on October 22^nd, enjoy free Rainbow Pizza and win MOTÖRHEAD prizes! The first 100 MOTÖRHEAD fans get in free!

Finally, all of the bands involved in the Noisecreep.com‘Most Anticipated Release of October’ Poll were great sports, but MOTÖRHEAD’s Aftershock came out on top! Thanks to all who voted.

Learn more about MOTÖRHEAD at these websites:

Official Lemmy Facebook:www.facebook.com/OfficialLemmy

Official MOTÖRHEAD Facebook:www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead

Official MOTÖRHEAD Twitter: @MyMotorhead

Official MOTÖRHEAD Website: www.imotorhead.com

Hank 3 – Sunshine Theater 10/05/13

October 6, 2013 by janaya64

“Livin’ day by day’s all we can do.” – Hank 3

There was a very diverse crowd outside of the Sunshine Theater Saturday night. Old, young, metal heads, country folk, all there to see Hank 3. I struck up a conversation with some very cool Native American youths in the crowd. They were decked out in Hank 3 gear and excited for the show. One guy said they anxiously peruse his website waiting for tour dates every year. Devoted and supportive fans indeed. I mentioned to them that I had had a very cool interview with Hank 3 the previous week: handed them my card and they said they would check it out. We finally got in the venue and people mobbed the merch booth eagerly grabbing some of Hank 3’s kick ass gear. The die hards then packed themselves in against the barricade and waited in anticipation for the man himself to take the stage. We were in for a three hour set from Hank 3, and we were ready.

Die hard fans of Hank 3

Hank 3 had told me during the interview that when the show says it starts at 8:00 pm, it starts at 8:00 pm and he was true to his word. The band hit the stage running and began their country set in earnest. Cranking out the old songs with the new and the fans singing along it was a truly enjoyable set.

Hank 3’s country lineup.

Hank 3

I grew up listening to Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr. and now I am listening to Hank 3. While Rock N’ Roll has always been my mainstay I can easily get behind the country stylings of Hank 3 because he brings the swagger and attitude of Rock N’ Roll to it. It was very refreshing to see the many rock fans step out of their boundaries and embrace his music.

Set two began with the members of the country line up leaving the stage (with the exception of stand up bassist Zach Shedd) and Hank 3 doing a minor clothing change. The two of them (plus a drummer whose name I did not catch) ripped into some “Hellbilly” music that, unless you were dead, had your head nodding and your feet tapping. A little bit of Rockabilly, a little bit of punk, this set was fast and furious and fun.

Hank 3 2nd set

Zach Shedd

Hank 3’s final set of the evening yet again brought a quick clothing change and Zach leaving Hank 3 solo onstage. The lights went down and clips from Tribulation 99 a film by Craig Baldwin played on the screen above the stage. There was a greenish tint to the lighting and a pickup level light on the microphone stand. This led into the Third and final “Stoner/Doom” set. Heavy distortion on the guitar and vocals combined with the lighting and film backdrop made it a trippy and out of this world experience.

Hank 3 3rd set

Going to a Hank 3 show is like going to three concerts in one. You leave a Hank 3 show tired but satisfied. I took this last shot in order for you to understand something about Hank 3. Those are the boots of a working man. And that is what Hank 3 is, what other performer do you know who performs a three hour set? Thank you Hank 3, from the bottom of our twisted hearts.

Hank 3’s boots

It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s HANK 3!!!

-the Hellion

DETHKLOK’s “METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA” Airs Sunday, October 27th on Adult Swim + Original Score, Featuring 50-Piece Orchestra, Being Released as Full-Length Album on October 29th‏

October 1, 2013 by janaya64

DETHKLOK’s “METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA” Airs

Sunday, October 27^th on Adult Swim

Original Score, Featuring 50-Piece Orchestra, Being Released as Full-Length Album on October 29^th

Special Video Teaser Available for Viewing NOW

Adult Swim Television Special Features Special Guests

JACK BLACK, MARK HAMILL, MALCOLM MCDOWELL, and Cannibal Corpse’s GEORGE “CORPSEGRINDER” FISHER

In METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA we pick up directly after the abduction ofDETHKLOK guitarist Toki Wartooth in the season four finale. With his life in danger, his only salvation can come from the four most selfish human celebrities on Earth—his bandmates, extreme metal band DETHKLOK. Will they be able to get past their own egos to help someone besides themselves? Find out in this one-hour heavy metal rock opera special with a completely original score.

Created by Brendon Small, the animated one-hour special, METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA, airs Sunday, October 27 at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. This once-in-a-lifetime DETHKLOK experience includes special guests Jack Black, Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell, and Cannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher.

Watch a first look of the special HERE.

Download artwork from the special HERE.

The original score from METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA will be released as a full-length album on October 29, 2013. And this isn’t just your average metal record— this is full blown musical featuring a fifty-piece orchestra. This full-length album features the bonus DETHKLOK single ‘Blazing Star’ and orchestral movements (produced by Brendon Small and Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica/Walking Dead). Also included with the album will be a bonus “making of” featurette with Executive Producer/creator/writer/musician Brendon Small and cast/musicians.

Legendary powerhouse metal drummer Gene Hoglan returns to join Brendon and DETHKLOK. Other musicians include bassist Bryan Beller (DETHKLOK/THE ARISTOCRATS/ JOE SATRIANI), and Mike Keneally (DETHKLOK, FRANK ZAPPA, JOE SATRIANI).

Creator Brendon Small states, “This is not like anything we’ve ever done. This is a full blown musical- metal combined with symphonic passages, classic musical theatre, high stakes drama, emotional moments, and yes totally ridiculous comedy. I drew from all of my influences to make this the most unique project I could dream of. This is easily the best thing we’ve ever done with the show and the music. I can’t wait for you to hear it.”

Composer Bear McCreary states, “I have been a fan of Metalocalypse for many years, and I am fortunate to call Brendon Small my friend. METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA provided us the opportunity to collaborate that we’d always been looking for. I had a blast helping Brendon realize his vision for a fully-produced orchestral score to accompany his drop-tuned guitars and pounding double kicks. This opera takes his catchy songwriting to a whole new level, and I was thrilled to help out.”

More information is coming soon. Please visit www.adultswim.com for information on the television special.

For more updates on the music and show, follow Brendon Small on Twitter at @_brendonsmall.

Even more to come!!!

September 29, 2013 by janaya64

at the Aria Booth – NAMM 2013 – photo by Charlie “MF'” Owens

Spent the weekend chilling with the family and enjoying my birthday weekend. Remembering the loss of Cliff on my birthday, and just slowing down for a minute. Now, looking forward: We have tons of killer interviews in the works, shows we are going to shoot and review, CD’s to write about, and new bands to put into your heads. I am amazed at the growth of this site in a year. Thanks to all who support and have given us the opportunity to do what we love. Please hit us up with bands, features you’d like to see and your take on the site, love to hear from ya! Remember, the Hellion Rocks and Bleach Bangs Radio love you all!

-the Hellion

An interview with HANK 3!!!!

September 27, 2013 by janaya64

We have been trying to nail down our interview with the legendary Hank 3 for quite a while now. Hank is always busy and on the move, but we finally slowed him down for about 10 minutes. Enjoy this interview and be sure to check out the awesome music that Hank 3 makes. Here is his site: http://www.hank3.com/ here’s the interview:

Tad Morose releases “Beneath A Veil Of Crying Souls” teaser‏

September 16, 2013 by janaya64

TAD MOROSE RELEASES “BENEATH A VEIL OF CRYING SOULS” TEASER

First album in 10 years “Revenant” out this fall

SWEDEN – Swedish veteran power metal act Tad Morose has uploaded a teaser of a new track “Beneath A Veil Of Crying Souls” to YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy5iIygNzj8. The song will appear on the band’s impending seventh studio album Revenant, out November 20, 2013 on Despotz Records. A music video for the track will surface in the coming weeks.

Regarding the signing of Tad Morose to Despotz Records, founder Ömer Akay said, “Tad Morose is a band that I’ve followed since my teenage days. They have their unique sound of melodic power metal and a touch of prog metal. After a decade of silence, it will be an honour to put Tad Morose back on the map again!”

Added guitarist Christer “Krunt” Anderson, “It was through our new management Lena Graaf on GMR Music Group that we came in contact with Despotz Records. They seem to be a hard-working and innovative record label, so to sign with them feels very good. It will be very exciting to work with them and we look forward to the release of our seventh album Revenant in November.”

Stay tuned to www.despotz.se for the latest information on Tad Morose and Revenant.

Tad Morose online…

www.facebook.com/tadmorose

www.despotz.se

looking forward to hearing more from these guys!

the Hellion

Outlaw Metal Band ATTIKA 7 Appearing Live this Friday (Sept 13) and Saturday (Sept 14) at KUPD’s Desert Uprising in Phoenix, AZ and Operation Kick Ass in San Diego, CA‏

September 11, 2013 by janaya64

Outlaw Metal Band ATTIKA 7 Appearing Live this Friday (Sept 13) and Saturday (Sept 14) at KUPD’s Desert Uprising in Phoenix, AZ and Operation Kick Ass in San Diego, CA

Supporting AVENGED SEVENFOLD, VOLBEAT, HALESTORM, HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS, AIRBORNE and More

ATTIKA 7 will be performing new material ‘Dance of the Dead’ and ‘Darkness’ along with their instantly famous cover of The Eagles’ ‘Witchy Woman’, which is exploding on the radio all around the country as we speak… Look for the release of ATTIKA 7‘s Dark Metal version of ‘Witchy Woman’ coming soon!

Also, make sure to watch the new current season of SONS OF ANARCHY, co-starring Attika Axe Man RUSTY COONES as “Rane Quinn”, SOA Nomads President!

For Booking and info contact info@attika7.com / visit www.attika7.com.

my bro Rusty gave me a special autograph

Attika7? Hell yes what are you waiting for? Time get your ass kicked!

the Hellion

Regarding AVENGED SEVENFOLD and Hail To The King

September 10, 2013 by janaya64

In 2001 a band caught my ears, that band was Avenged Sevenfold. “Warmness On The Soul” from their debut release Sounding the Seventh Trumpet was the song that did it. I dug the sound and the imagery the band was trying to present. I thought to myself if this band managed to keep it together, and not breakup, they had the potential to become a great band.

They released three more albums Waking The Fallen, City Of Evil, and the self titled Avenged Sevenfold. Each album brought enjoyable music and showcased their growth and talent as songwriters and musicians. And then in 2009 disaster happened, founding member and drummer James”The Rev” Owen Sullivan passed away. Was this end of a band that I was sure would rise to the top?

James “The Rev” Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009)

I cannot imagine their thoughts at the loss of their comrade in arms and yet, they muddled through it and released Nightmare in 2010. Pulling in Mike Portnoy (one of The Rev’s idols) to complete the drum work The Rev had started and including the vocal tracks he had laid down. Nightmare was met with critical acclaim and launched A7X into mega stardom.

Due to the fact that The Rev played a part in the songwriting process of A7X people began speculating as to the survival of the band post Nightmare. Mike Portnoy toured with the band briefly before leaving the band. Arin Ilejay was then tapped to become their permanent drummer.

2013- Hail To The King was released on August 27th and I was scheduled to shoot their performance on August 30th. What can I say about this album? My prediction from 12 years ago has come true. A7X has managed to knock everyone off the charts and put ROCK N’ ROLL back on top as it should be. Congratulations guys, your perseverance has paid off.

Now, to address the naysayers to the album. There has been postings and rumblings on how A7X has “ripped off” Metallica, Megadeth, Guns N’Roses, and Iron Maiden. Well if you give it some thought you will realize that those bands were some of the bands who inspired the members of A7X. Go through your records and listen to them again and you will hear similarities to other bands in almost all of them in some way or another. How long has it been since a hard rock act has been on top of the charts? A7X has gone to ground and pulled from those influences and made a damn good hard rock record. Thank you gentle men, thank you very much. And to the naysayers: how many records have you sold recently, and what is your tour attendance like?

Now, on a lighter note, here’s some of the pics I shot from their stellar performance on Day 1 of The Revolt On The Rio Grande powered by Rock Star Energy Drink.