A very cool series from the Boss himself. Now if only we had some Black Label Crunch cereal or Skully Charms with marshmallow guitars to go with it!!! Enjoy, my BLS Family, and GI/FD!
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WORNSTAR CLOTHING WELCOMES NEW GM – KURT ARFT!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/wornstar?fref=ts
Special Announcement: WORNSTAR CLOTHING has a new secret weapon. Kurt Arft officially joins the Wornstar team as GM. Kurt has been a big supporter since the beginning and has volunteered his time over the past couple of years and stepped up to help Stephen and Sylvia without question. He’s been a true loyal friend so it was easy to bring him on board as an essential piece to our ever growing puzzle. Join us in officially welcoming Kurt to the team. www.facebook.com/kurt.arft
I want to personally congratulate my good friend Kurt. There is no one more deserving than this hard working guy! I know he will take Wornstar even further than they have already gone! I am a Wornstar for life!!!
it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!
the Hellion
BLACK SABBATH – some thoughts and reflections on the past, present, and future leading up to 13.
I have been a Black Sabbath fan since the moment I heard “Planet Caravan” when I was 6 years old. Since then I have felt like I was with them from high to low. Listening to Sabbath has taken my mind to different planes of existence and back, floating away on the guitar licks of Tony Iommi, my heart beating in time to the drumming of Bill Ward, the dark and monstrous basslines of Geezer Butler, finally, the madcap lunacy of the voice of Ozzy Osbourne. From the self titled Black Sabbath to Never Say Die!, Sabbath was there for me. And then things changed.
1979- Ozzy and Sabbath had parted ways!!!! Say it wasn’t so!!! What was going to happen now? I so wanted to hate Heaven And Hell, but I couldn’t. I was familiar with Ronnie James Dio from his prior work but didn’t think he could replace our beloved Ozzy, but it worked. Then Bill Ward was gone as well and Vinny Appice was in. This marked the start of many lineup changes to come. The Mob Rules was released and was a truly amazing piece of work.
Well, as we all know, Ozzy launched a stellar solo career and Sabbath released several more records with varying lineups. There were several reunions but no full blown release with the classic lineup until now (well sort of).
Enter 13 – The long standing rumors were true, Black Sabbath: Ozzy, Tony, Geezer, and Bill were going to record a new record!!! Then, amidst great controversy, Bill Ward was no longer part of the project. Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave was to fill in behind the kit. I will withhold my personal feelings on the matter. I heard that one of my favorite producers of all time, Rick Rubin, was working with Sabbath on this. It is my opinion that pretty much anything Rick works on is amazing (note that I said pretty much and not everything). I am hopeful that 13 will return us to the storytelling, journeys of Sabbath past…. we can dream….
it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL
the Hellion
Stacey Blades gets real on the Hellion Rocks!
https://www.facebook.com/StaceyBladesMusic
Great interview with the legendary Stacey Blades. We talked about the past, present, and future of Stacey’s endeavors. Very personable guy easy to talk with, and very humble. I was lucky enough to run into him at NAMM 2013.
Enjoy this awesome interview and support this hard working rocker! Here is the link to the interview:
it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!!!
the Hellion
Chad Erickson’s CARVED ROCK LEATHER!!!
I have met many great people in the music community Chad Erickson is one of them. He has made awesome leather works for a lot of people in the music world. He recently made a custom leather cuff for me with the Hellion logo. Check out his page and give him a like at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carvedrockleather/
Adam Joad from Scattered Hamlet guitar strap.
Randy “The Arsonist” Cooper guitar strap
the Hellion custom cuff
custom strap for Justin Manning from Crowned By Fire!
Please vote for SHADOWTRAIN (Under a Crooked Sky) A Film by George Lynch
SHADOWTRAIN…THE FILM
Focusing on North America, the film reinforces the idea to act locally to infuse global action. The documentary lays out specific solutions and global ideas, illustrating a blueprint for a better way forward. It presents solutions to the planet’s currently dire situation by enacting proven methods of independent and sustainable living through community involvement, art and music. Ultimately it reveals how a new culture that utilizes the best of both native and non-native’s views of governing, managing economy and spiritual balance is possible……http://shadowtrainmovie.com/
Please vote for SHADOWTRAIN (Under a crooked sky). A film by George Lynch featuring New Mexico’s own Gregg Analla. This film is too important to ignore. If you support music, Common sense change and the indigenous peoples of New Mexico and beyond, now is a great opportunity to make a difference.
Mike Tramp (White Lion) to release solo record, COBBLESTONE STREET, 5/07/13
DEADLINE MUSIC TO RELEASE MIKE TRAMP’S NEW SOLO RECORD, COBBLESTONE STREET, ON MAY 7
Los Angeles, CA…On May 7, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release COBBLESTONE STREET, the latest solo record from White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp. COBBLESTONE STREET offers a unexpectedly softer side of the rock front man, with ten acoustic-leaning tracks. “This is the album I’ve dreamed about making for the last thirty years,” said Mike.
COBBLESTONE STREET is a folky, melodic “movie” of Mike’s life, starting with the title track, a nostalgic ode to his childhood hometown. The single, “New Day” is jangly and joyful with a sing-a-long chorus. Songs like “Caught In The Storm” and “Ain’t The Life I Asked For” reflect the impeccable storytelling and delicate guitar work of Mike’s influences Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen. The album closes with a special new acoustic version of White Lion’s hit, “When The Children Cry.”
The album was recorded at Medley Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark with co-producer/engineer and multi-instrumentalist Soren Andersen. “It was a wonderful feeling, sitting there on the couch listening to the songs that were rough and naked, but at the same time so complete,” recalls Mike.
In 1983, Mike Tramp founded the rock band White Lion in New York. The band’s second album, PRIDE, when double-platinum with the hits “Wait” and “When The Children Cry,” and the band toured worldwide. After White Lion broke up, Mike formed a much harder outfit, Freak of Nature. FoN released three albums, and toured with Dio. He has recorded solo rock records, but the COBBLESTONE STREET acoustic record and tour is a new journey.
COBBLESTONE STREET TRACK LIST
- Cobblestone Street
- Caught In The Storm
- New Day
- Ain’t The Life I Asked For
- Revolution
- We’ll Be Alright
- Angel Or Devil
- Find it In Your Heart
- What Are You Gonna Do?
- Once
BONUS TRACK
- When The Children Cry (2013 Acoustic Version)
STREAMING MP3:
https://soundcloud.com/brosseaupr/new-day-from-cobblestone
Mike Tramp has announced summer U.S. tour dates as well:
7/11 The Rock Junction West Greenwich, RI
7/12 Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach – NH w/ STRYPER
7/13 BB Kings’s New York, NY w/ STRYPER
7/14 Just Jake’s Montclaire, NJ
7/16 Monirae’s Pennellville, NY
7/17 Dead Horse Cantina McKees Rocks PA
7/18 Dingbatz Clifton, NJ
7/19 House Of Rock White Marsh, MD
7/20 JB Mcguiness New Castle, DE
7/22 Bethel Road Pub Columbus, OH
7/23 TBA Pennsylvania
7/24 Brahn’s Concert Cove Akron, NY
7/25 Club Diesel Detroit MI
7/26 Slim N’ Chubbys Strongsville, OH
7/27 The Whammy Bar West Allis WI
7/28 The Firehouse Richmond IN
7/29 Penny Road Pub Barrington, IL
7/30 JJ Maloney’s Kaukauna, Wisconsin
8/1 Aftershock Kansas City, KS
8/2 The Paramount Salina, KS
8/3 The Raz Hutchinson, KS
8/4 Jammin’ Joes Arvada, CO
8/8 Diamondz Jerome, ID w/ TRIXTER
8/14 Whisky A Go Go Hollywood, CA w/ STRYPER (unplugged)
8/15 The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA w/STRYPER
(unplugged)
8/16 Sunset Station Casino Las Vegas, NV w/ STRYPER ( unplugged)
COBBLESTONE STREET will be in stores and online retailers for MSRP of $14.98.
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records to release first single “Cold” from the upcoming April 23rd album Frequency Unknown from QUEENSRŸCHE!
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records to release first single “Cold”
from the upcoming April 23rd album Frequency Unknown from QUEENSRŸCHE!
Deadline Music / Cleopatra Records is proud to announce the release of “Cold,” the premier single from the upcoming Queensrÿche CD, Frequency Unknown (due out Tuesday, April 23rd). Mixed by Anthony Focx (Jason Newsted, Aerosmith, Night Ranger, Ted Nugent) the single is available on iTunes for downloading and will also be released as a special limited-edition 7” vinyl single with a newly-recorded version of the Queensrÿche classic “Silent Lucidity” – mixed by Jürgen Engler (Doro Pesch, Die Krupps ) -on the B-side.
Catch Geoff Tate and QUEENSRŸCHE on their 25th Anniversary Operation Mindcrime Tour in a city near you!
Jason Delismon – Drummer for A.D.D. talks to the Hellion Rocks!!!
Hard working drummer Jason Delismon from the band A.D.D. gave me a call and gave us the rundown on his band and his side projects. Great guy, great band, looking forward to hearing more from and watching this band get the credit they deserve. Do yourself a favor and check them out!!! He understands the meaning of showmanship and giving the fans a ROCKIN’ good time!
Jason is sponsored by the following kick ass companies:
Here’s the links to their sites:
A.D.D.
www.addloud.com
his page
www.facebook.com/jasondelismonfanpage
Maid of Mettle
www.maidofmettle.com
Now check out the interview RIGHT HERE:
It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!!!!
the Hellion
M:Pire of Evil (former Venom members) release CRUCIFIED 5/7 via Deadline Music
DEADLINE MUSIC TO RELEASE CRUCIFIED FROM METALLERS
M:PIRE OF EVIL ON MAY 7
Los Angeles, CA…On May 7, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release CRUCIFIED by M:Pire of Evil, the thrash metal project by former Venom members Mantas (guitar), Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (vocals, bass), and ex-Throwdown drummer JXN.
CRUCIFIED bulldozes through eleven tracks (including nine Venom favorites from the PRIME EVIL era), opening with the driving “Temples of Ice” and not taking its foot off the gas through the closing beast, “Taking It All” (which includes the perfect anti- chant). The riffs are dense and mighty, rhythms propulsive, and the vocals relentlessly intense. The record takes on dystopian themes of destruction, evil, and corruption and in the case of pointed tracks like “Blackened Are The Priests,” all three.
In 1979, guitarist Jeff Dunn took on the name Mantas and created a musical entity that would inspire an entire subgenre of metal. Venom combined dark, heavy and loud with a proficiency that created history with two records, WELCOME TO HELL and BLACK METAL, that are considered the gold standard of thrash. Built on this foundation, M:Pire of Evil formed in the U.K. in 2010. Their debut record displayed musical integrity and prowess befitting of the legacy. CRUCIFIED, MoE’s second full-length record, continues that legacy.
CRUCIFIED TRACK LIST
- Temples of Ice
- Parasite
- Kissing the Beast
- Blackened Are The Priests
- Carnivorous
- Black Legions
- Need To Kill
- Wolverine (
- Crucified
- Demone
- Taking It All
STREAMING MP3: Taking It All
https://soundcloud.com/brosseaupr/taking-it-all-m-pire-of-evil
CRUCIFIED will be in stores and online retailers for MSRP of $14.98. The booklet includes art by Mantas, lyrics and band pics.
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