Scattered Hamlet – Skeleton Dixie CD cover
Talking with Adam Joad about their forthcoming CD release, Skeleton Dixie. The conversation even went on to talk about other cool stuff. Give a listen and feel your inner “Hillbilly Harmony”
Adam outside the Whisky
Here’s the interview link:
Scattered Hamlet – Skeleton Dixie CD cover
under the pale moonlight in the Appalachian woods there was a stirring. The deep-throated rumble of an engine awoke the Appalachian Apostle from his slumber. The sound of boot heels approached as he grabbed his shotgun. The Appalachian Apostle opened his door and saw a shadowy figure leaning against the porch post. “What the hell do you want?” he saw an orange car with a deer skull and a rebel flag plate rumbling in the yard. “They call me the Hell Rider.” the shadowy figure said. “I got a mission for ya. I need ya to spread the word of Skeleton Dixie.” The Apostle stroked his beard and said, “Well alright, but I gotta round-up some friends first. Let’s call down the thunder first.” Thus the adventure begins…….
After a LONG, LONG drive from NM to Los Angeles CA we got some sleep and woke up and headed to Anaheim to take in the experience that was NAMM 2013.
outside of NAMM 2013
It started out with my typical run of luck. My partner in NAMM 2013, Charlie M.F. Owens, rolled in and was badged in a matter of minutes. Me, not so lucky, I was told “your badge has already been printed, so go to the badge pickup line.” I did, no badge, and was told “oh, you’re media, go to this other building to get your badge.” Again, I did, waited in line got up to the counter and…..”Hmm sir your badge won’t print out, you need to go to this other line.” Yet again, I did and finally, just as I was losing hope….SUCCESS!!! I have to give credit to the NAMM staff. They were handling the HUGE influx of people efficiently and with smiles on their faces.
We got in and were wowed by the amount of gear and people there.Our first mission was to attend a press conference help by Orange Amplification http://www.orangeamps.com/. They were launching a new, revolutionary tube tester. Video of the press conference will be available soon on our www.rockunight.com site.
Orange Amp press conference
We headed towards the Aria booth as I had been in contact with them about something special. The Cliff Burton signature bass guitar. We stood in awe of it as we were shown the prototype by Mr. James Chen. He was the man behind the design and build of this amazing bass, and he gave us an exclusive interview of the bass and it’s design. http://www.ariaguitars.com/ The interview will be available soon on our www.rockunight.com site. Here’s a pic of this amazing bass:
Cliff Burton Signature Bass by Aria
Cliff Burton Bass poster
We wondered about in wonder at all of the bells and whistles, glam and glitz that was NAMM 2013 day one. In our travels we ran into one Rikki Rockett at his Rockett Drum Works Booth. http://www.rockettdrumworks.com/
Rikki Rockett – Rockett Drum Works
to be continued…..
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Sometimes you run into people who have the same mindset as you do, and this is very cool. Stevil Helmer happens to be one of these people. I had the great fortune today to speak at length with Stevil. I then did a fifteen minute interview with Stevil. This is a guy who GETS the music industry of today. His understanding and knowledge of the industry is a valuable asset to those seeking to be a part of it. Enjoy the interview and be sure to check out Stevil’s sites at the links shown above. Check out the bands he works with: Chemical Tree ( https://www.facebook.com/chemical.tree?fref=ts), and Doomdogs ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doomdogs/159975830714334) Here is the interview link: (apologies for the end of the interview, phones were being tempermental, but hey, that’s Rock N’ Roll)
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Oh HELL!!!! The boys are back in a BIG way. This new track is pure Scattered Hamlet! For those of you who don’t know about Scattered Hamlet, WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN LIVIN’? UNDER A ROCK? Scattered Hamlet is more than a band, they are a force greater than the sum of the parts. Scattered Hamlet has seen member changes, and yet they are STRONGER THAN EVER! Look for the guys hitting the road to support the release of their FULL LENGTH CD: SKELETON DIXIE!!!! Check out the lyric video for the new track “Powder Kegs and Gasoline”. If you haven’t liked their Facebook page yet do it here: https://www.facebook.com/ScatteredHamlet?fref=ts Roll with the Scattered Hamlet fan base called the Hell Riders at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scattered-Hamlet-Hell-Riders-National-Chapter/145246535582650
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(Hell Rider Captain)
CHECK BACK RIGHT HERE TOMORROW FOR SOMETHING EXCITING!!!!
ONE MACHINE: Critically Acclaimed Guitarist/Songwriter STEVE SMYTH Announces New Project
Featuring Members of Mercenary, Mnemic, Chaoswave and More
Listen to a Clip of the Track ‘One Machine’ HERE on YouTube
The highly-anticipated brainchild of critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden, Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors), ONE MACHINE, is alive and kicking. ONE MACHINE boasts classic and modern influences, featuring a collection of international members carefully selected by Smyth: Mikkel Sandager (Mercenary) on vocals, Jamie Hunt (Biomechanical) sharing guitar duties, rounded out by a powerhouse rhythm section with Tomas “O’Beast” Koefoed (Mnemic) on bass guitar and Raphael Saini (Chaoswave) on drums.
ONE MACHINE just finished the recording process on their debut album, which is currently in the mixing stages. The band has already been offered European festival dates and expects to make their live debut this summer. Fans can check out a clip of the track ‘One Machine’ right now on Steve Smyth’s YouTube page. Click this link to listen!
Smyth had often given thought to leading his own band throughout his distinguished career as a member of bands including Testament,Nevermore, and Forbidden, amongst others. Smyth had written a number of songs, but the challenge of finding the right members to bring them to life remained.
He found a more than capable shredding second guitarist in Jamie Hunt, and the two began collaborating on the material Smyth had. “Jamie’s playing complements mine extremely well, and we hit it off perfectly when we got together to work on the songs,” says Smyth.
A vocalist was found in the form of original Mercenary singer Mikkel Sandager. He was exactly kind of singer Smyth was looking for, with his versatile ability to sing in different ways, and his readiness to be pushed into new musical territories. “When our former bands toured together, I got to witness night after night, exactly what Mikkel could do; deliver a solid performance with an incredible range, as well as multiple characters in his voice. He’s perfect for this band,” adds Smyth.
Smyth, Hunt, and Sandager then set about refining and shaping Smyth’s original material.
Drummer Raphael Saini, formerly of Italian progressive metallers Chaoswave, whose band Smyth had previously provided guest solos for, was next to join. During the recording process, Saini lived up to Modern Drummer’s assessment of him as “a drum assassin; cold blooded, precise, and brutal”. To quote Smyth, “Raph surprised me with his ability in delivering these tracks. He totally killed it!”
In 2012, bassist Tomas “O’Beast” Koefoed, formerly of Mnemic, came on board, adding his distinctive sound to the tracks. Smyth states, “Tomas is without a doubt one of the most solid bassists I’ve encountered in some time! He literally added an entirely new dimension to these songs that would not have been possible to be achieved without him.”
Keep an eye out for ONE MACHINE performing on European festival dates this summer and stay tuned for more information coming soon!
To learn more about ONE MACHINE, please visit www.feedtheonemachine.com.
2013 promises to be a stellar year for new music. One of the releases I am super stoked about is Mind Merchant. They just released a new track to whet our appetites. So give “Crash and Burn” a listen right here:
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/16034562
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mind-Merchant/383766625024958
www.twitter.com/mindmerchant5
www.reverbnation.com/mindmerchant
www.myspace.com/mindmerchant
www.youtube.com/MindMerchant5Music
Multi-platinum electronic rockers ORGY are pleased to announce their upcoming US headline tour, dubbed the “Wide Awake and Dead” Tour. Supporting on the tour will be Vampires Everywhere and Davey Suicide. The month-long tour kicks off in Phoenix, AZ on March 2nd and will visit several major US cities until its close in Lincolnshire, IL on April 2nd. See below for the first leg of the tour dates, new tour dates will be added soon!
ORGY on the WIDE AWAKE AND DEAD TOUR
W/ VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE, DAVEY SUICIDE
3/2 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto
3/4 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
3/6 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3/7 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live SA
3/8 – Broussard, LA @ The Stations Bar and Grill
3/10 – St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater
3/12 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Roc Bar
3/13 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/15 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
3/16 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
3/17 – Springfield, VA @ Empire
3/19 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry
3/20 – New York, NY @ Marlin Room @ Webster Hall
3/21 – White Marsh, MD @ House of Rock
3/22 – Amityville, NY @ Revolution
3/23 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s Pub
3/24 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
3/26 – West Chester, PA @ The Note
3/27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
3/28 – Toledo, OH @ Headliner’s
3/29 – Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
3/30 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
3/31 – Louisville, KY @ Diamond Pub & Billiards
4/2 – Lincolnshire, IL @ Viper Alley
The band’s new single, ‘Grime of the Century’, was released in the fall and has been well-received by radio stations, press and fans alike. A music video for the track was released in December. ORGY recently finished up a successful tour of the west coast in select markets and plans to tour Europe in the summer of 2013. The band is currently finishing up new music in the studio.
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ORGY is:
Jay Gordon – Lead Vocals
Carlton Bost – Guitars, Gadgets & Vocals
Ashburn Miller – Guitars & Gadgets
Nic Speck – Bass & Vocals
Jamie Miller – Drums & Guitar
To learn more about ORGY, their new single and their upcoming tour, please visit:
Modern Drummer Magazine Unleashes the March 2013 CHRIS ADLER Cover Issue on February 1st!
After facing a trying year, modern metal’s greatest band, LAMB OF GOD, is being honored by one of our generation’s greatest music publications. Arriving just a few short weeks after the band’s fourth Grammy nomination, February 1st will mark the release of Modern Drummer Magazine’s March 2013 issue—featuring none other than LAMB OF GOD drummer CHRIS ADLER on the front cover. This is Chris’ second cover appearance with Modern Drummer Magazine.
In the exclusive Modern Drummer Magazine interview, CHRIS ADLER takes readers through his recent experiences and explains how mental toughness has kept him positive in his professional and personal life. Check your local magazine stand or bookstore for a copy starting February 1st!
CHRIS ADLER is heading out to Prague within the coming days to support his band mate and brother in music, Randy Blythe, during his trial. When he returns, Chris will announce his involvement in an upcoming drumming project. He will also put the finishing touches on his third book, “The Making of Ashes of the Wake”, coming soon.
In other news, CHRIS ADLER recently announced his exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate—a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that CHRIS ADLER himself is distributing exclusively throughout North America. Head to this location to view a video about how the VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate works (click “watch video” link), read testimonials, grab coupon codes and more! To purchase or reserve your heel plate, visit www.chris-adler.com/onlineshop/ or www.vrukpedal.com/store.html.
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