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Updated Statement From GWAR Regarding The Passing of Dave Brockie

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Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR has issued this official statement:

On behalf of Dave Brockie’s family, Slave Pit Inc. and GWAR, we would like to thank all the loyal fans worldwide for the outpouring of love and support shown to us over the past few days.  Knowing that we have such amazing family, friends and fans is truly helping us all get through this tough time.

 

We are awaiting a toxicology report from the medical examiners office to confirm the cause of death. The medical examiners office has informed us that the results can take one to three months to be processed. Standard protocol exists that a toxicology procedure be performed.

 

We have made funeral arrangements and a private memorial has been scheduled for close friends and family.

 

As Dave and Oderus would have wanted, this year’s GWAR-B-Q scheduled for August 16th at Hadad’s Lake (7900 Osborne Turnpike Richmond, VA) will still take place as planned. We have scheduled the Dave Brockie public memorial to take place the day prior to the GWAR-B-Q, Friday August 15th, also at Hadad’s Lake.

 

More information shall be released as the details are confirmed.

 

 

Help support the Hellion Rocks with a T-Shirt!!!

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Help the Hellion Rocks by purchasing a T-shirt at the link below! Thanks for all of your support!!! – the Hellionfront-big

 

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https://www.booster.com/thehellionrocksfundraiser

Emphatic sign to Pavement Entertainment

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Pavement Entertainment welcomes Nebraska’s Emphatic to the roster. Emphatic’s brand of melodic hard rock has gained them much acclaim by fans and critics alike with their albums “Damage” and “Another Life”, along with 4 singles charting in the top 40 active rock charts.
The band is currently playing select live shows while writing their new album slated for a late 2014 release. “With some welcomed changes that have occurred with Emphatic, we felt it necessary to get back into the studio and make an album that reflects the current vision of the band” states guitarist Justin McCain who will also be producing the new album. “We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to the road ahead”.
The band has suffered through some changes in its past but according to Pavement’s Director of A&R Tim King, “Any band that has longevity and is in it for the long haul had to suffer through ups and downs. This includes changes with labels, management, and sometimes even band members. There are so many bands that just pack it in and call it a day when things get tough. Bands like Emphatic separate the men from the boys. The band’s determination and great songwriting is a key factor as to why I signed them to Pavement. We have many great things planned for these guys”

The producer: the unsung (for the most part) hero of the music industry

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You ever listen to some music and think to yourself “Wow, that sounds great!” I’m not talking about the band or the song, I’m talking about the SOUND of it. The drums are huge, the bass is punchy, the guitar tones come through, the vocals have presence, and the entire package is clean and brilliant.

So how did it get that way? Proper production that’s how. A lot of things are necessary to making a recording with great quality:  the band and their songs , recording equipment and place to record, and a producer.

The pre-production process is a necessity for any recording project. This is an opportunity for the band and the producer to put their heads together and come up with a battle plan to record the band and their songs in the best way. Often times during this process the songs are reworked with the assistance of the producer in order to maximize the tracks for recording. I have spoken to producers who have told me that sometimes a band has reworked all of their songs intended for an album based upon the producers’s input.

Over the years some producers have become stars in their own right often sought out by artists for the particular “sound” that is associated with them . Does this change the band? I don’t think so, in fact, I think that a working relationship between a band and a producer over time can become a magical thing. Think of the relationship between Rick Rubin and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, magic, sheer magic.

Sometimes the artist puts on the producer’s hat as well. This can work for some and be too daunting for others. I feel that this can be exhausting both physically and mentally  and takes a superhuman effort to pull off.

Then there is the producer who is also a musician who does double duty, producing AND playing on project he is working on. While this sounds like it would be cool for the producer it makes me wonder if something is lost on either side because of the hard work it takes to play and produce. I know some who have pulled it off successfully, more power to them. Chris Collier  and his double duty work on the Jeff Sandoval and Mike Araiza Project song “It’s All I Need” comes quickly to mind.

Here’s a piece of advice to up and coming bands: Do yourself a favor and make sure you pay attention to the production of your recordings, it will pay off in the end.

I wish to thank the following producers for the body of work they have given to the world of music: George Clinton, Roy Thomas Baker, Jerry Wexler, Jimmy Miller, Trevor Horn, Steve Lillywhite, Jeff Lynne, Jimmy Iovine, Sam Phillips, Berry Gordy, Mutt Lange, Teo Macero, Jim Steinman, Chris Thomas, Daniel Lanois, Todd Rundgren, T Bone Burnett, Arif Mardin, Brian Wilson, Brian Eno, Rick Rubin, Phil Spector, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, Sir George Martin, Chris Collier, Sterling Winfield, Steve Thompson. While in no means complete, these producers quickly come to mind for me.

In conclusion, take out that favorite recording and listen to it, I mean REALLY listen to it. The mix of bass, drums, guitars, and overall presence combined with the talent of the band. Then look at the production credits, seek out the producer and thank them.

 

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

-the Hellion

the Hellion Rocks presents: Pat Harrington of GAGGLE OF COCKS

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Dirty Rock N’ Roll, you know I love it. I was taken aback when I first heard the name GAGGLE OF COCKS, I shut up and listened when I heard them. I believe you will dig these cats as well so check out the interview with Pat Harrington right here:

     Here’s video for the track “Black Helicopters” for ya:

     Be sure and check out GAGGLE OF COCKS online at:

http://gaggleofcocks.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gaggleofcocks

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     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s GAGGLE OF COCKS!!!

     – the Hellion

 

(Hed)P.E. and SOiL announce Born To Ride 2 Tour‏

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Metal, rasta, punk infused heavyweights (hed)P.E. will embark on the “Born To Ride 2” tour with fellow label mates SOiL throughout May 2014. This tour follows 2012’s “Born To Ride” tour featuring both bands.

 

(Hed)P.E.’s forthcoming album “Evolution” is currently being mixed and is slated for a summer 2014 release on Pavement Entertainment. This is the follow up to 2010’s “Truth Rising”. According to vocalist Jahred, the album will be “Some of the heaviest material we have ever recorded”.

 

SOiL is currently supporting their new single “The Hate Song” which comes from the critically acclaimed new album “Whole”. Available digitally and in stores now.

Confirmed dates are as follows:

 

MAY 2014:

1 Arlington Heights, IL     HOME bar

2 Waterloo, IA                  Reverb Rock Garden

4 Denver, CO                   Summit Theatre

7 Los Angeles, CA           Whiskey A Go Go

8 Pomona, CA                 The Glass House

9 Las Vegas, NV              LVCS

10 Tempe, AZ                 The Marquee

11 Ramona, CA               Ramona Mainstage

13 Long Beach, CA         Gaslamp

14 Fresno, CA                 Strummer’s

16 San Francisco, CA      DNA

17 Sacramento, CA         Ace Of Spades

18 Reno, NV                    Knitting Factory

20 Spokane, WA              Knitting Factory

21 Seattle, WA                 Studio Seven

22 Portland, OR               Hawthorne Theatre

24 Salt Lake City, UT         In The Venue

25 Colorado Springs, CO   Black Sheep

30 Oklahoma City, OK       The Chameleon Room (SOiL Only)

31 Kansas City, MO           Kansas City Rockfest (SOiL Only)

 

Razor & Tie Hits #1 And #2 At Rock Radio With The Pretty Reckless and All That Remains

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RAZOR & TIE HITS #1 AND #2 AT ACTIVE ROCK RADIO
– FIRST INDEPENDENT LABEL TO HOLD BOTH SPOTS
The Pretty Reckless “Heaven Knows” At #1
All That Remains “What If I Was Nothing” At #2
(New York, NY) – Razor & Tie celebrates the top two spots on the Active Rock Radio chart this week with The Pretty Reckless hit song “Heaven Knows” hitting #1 and All That Remains’ “What If I Was Nothing” landing at #2.  Led by Razor & Tie Senior Vice President Promotions Kurt Steffek, this marks the first time an independent label has held the top two spots on the chart.  The Pretty Reckless join All That Remains and P.O.D. as Razor & Tie bands that have gone to #1 on the rock charts.
Steffek comments, “I’m extremely proud of this accomplishment for Razor & Tie and couldn’t be happier for our bands.  Hats off to some great A&R as well as the wonderful promo team that I work with.”
Razor & Tie Co-Owner’s Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam add, “We have made a commitment to work with the most inspiring artists in rock and this is an incredibly gratifying accomplishment. We are very fortunate to support The Pretty Reckless and All That Remains.  More to come.
The Pretty Reckless celebrate this first #1 Radio hit in advance of their forthcoming album release, Going To Hell, on March 18th.  The video for the “Heaven Knows” can be watched here: http://vevo.ly/GlreyE. The band, led by singer Taylor Momsen, has supported Evanescence, Guns N’ Roses and Marilyn Manson on tour in addition to headline runs in both the U.S. and abroad. The Pretty Reckless is currently supporting Fall Out Boy on tour in Europe and UK  and look out for dates in North America this spring and summer.
“What If I Was Nothing” is from All That Remains’ album A War You Cannot Win.   The album debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200. “What If I Was Nothing” also marks the band’s 6th Top 10 single at the format.  The first single from the album, “Stand Up” reached #1 at Active Rock Radio.   One of the leading rock/metal bands in music today, ATR has sold more than 1 million combined albums to date and 1,500,000 tracks to date.
An exciting time in the label’s history, Razor & Tie has upcoming releases from Chiodos, Chelsea Grin and KYNG along with additional releases via the label’s new imprint Washington Square from The Hold Steady and Augustana.

ENTHRONED, NOISEY LAUNCH NEW TRACK “OF SHRINES AND SOVEREIGNS”

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ENTHRONED, NOISEY LAUNCH NEW TRACK “OF SHRINES AND SOVEREIGNS”

10th studio album “Sovereigns” out April 15 on Agonia Records

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BELGIUM – Belgium’s leading black metal force, Enthroned, has teamed up with Noisey to launch a new track, “Of Shrines and Sovereigns,” from the band’s upcoming full-length,Sovereigns. Stream the new song today at: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/enthroned-of-shrines-sovereigns-from-sovereign-LP before Sovereigns hits stores on April 15 via Agonia Records.

Sovereigns can be pre-ordered now in digipack CD, black vinyl, bone-white vinyl with green splatter limited to 100 hand numbered copies and exclusive BOX CD limited to 333 hand numbered copies (including: the new album released in exclusive jewel case edition, embroidered patch, flag and a lighter with band’s logo) at: https://www.agoniarecords.com/index.php?pos=shop&lang=en.

The follow up to the critically acclaimed, Obsidium (2012), Sovereigns was recorded and mixed in Enthroned’s own studio, Blackout Multimedia. The band’s 10th album drifts from sonic blast beats to oppressive slower parts, melds together aggressive shredding with forceful riffs, and blends satanic whispers with Nornagest’s trademark vocals. The release also welcomes a new drummer, Menthor, in the place of Garghuf and a new rhythm guitarist, ZarZax.

An additional Sovereigns track, “Of Feathers and Flames,” can be streamed on YouTube at

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1. Anteloquium
2. Sine Qua Non
3. Of Feathers and Flames
4. Lamp of Invisible Lights
5. Of Shrines and Sovereigns
6. The Edge of Agony
7. Divine Coagulation
8. Baal al-Maut
9. Nerxiarxin Mahathallah

 

Stay tuned for more information on Enthroned and Sovereigns, out this spring on Agonia Records.

Enthroned is…

 

Nornagest – lead vocals & lead guitar
Phorgath – bass
Neraath – lead guitar
Menthor – drums
ZarZax – rhythm guitar

 

 

Enthroned online…

 

www.facebook.com/Frater.Silurian

www.agoniarecords.com

www.facebook.com/agoniarecords

 

RINGWORM New Album Streaming at Invisible Oranges and Brooklyn Vegan‏

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Hammer of the Witch Available March 18th on Relapse Records

 

“Tore my head clean off my shoulders upon my first listen through”

-Metal Injection-

Cleveland’s legendary kings of metallic hardcore RINGWORM will release their new album and Relapse Records debut Hammer of the Witch March 18th in North America, March 17th for the UK/World and March 14th for Germany / Benelux / Finland.  The album is available for pre-order from Relapse in CD, LP and digital formats at http://bit.ly/RingwormHammer.  The deluxe iTunes edition is available for pre-order HERE.   This version features two bonus tracks from RINGWORM‘s 2013 EP release Bleed

Beginning today Invisible Oranges and Brooklyn Vegan are hosting an exclusive full album stream of Hammer of the Witch.  Listen to it on Invisible Oranges HERE and on Brooklyn Vegan HERE.

Starting this Wednesday, RINGWORM will embark on the “North American Inquisition: Chapter 1”. These dates begin March 12th in Nashville, TN and wrap up March 16th in St. Louis, MO.  This run also includes an appearance on March 14th in Austin, TX as part of the 4th Annual Metal Sucks South By South Death Showcase.  The show will take place at the Dirty Dog Bar.

Following the shows in early March, RINGWORM will be hitting the road in support of Hammer of the Witch beginning March 29th in Reading, PA, where the band will embark on a co-headline tour with Death Before Dishonor, which runs through April 19th in Lakewood, OH.  A complete list of dates can be found below.

The band worked on Hammer of the Witch with Ben Schigel (Chimaira, Walls of Jericho) handling production duties at Spider Studios in Cleveland, OH and vocalist Human Furnace handling the album’s stunning cover art. Destined to be a mainstay in every hardcore metal fan’s headphones, RINGWORM‘s Hammer of the Witch serves to solidify the bands vital place in hardcore history. Noisey hails this work as “yet another achievement in a long line of uncompromising heavy [music] from these dudes,” while New Noise Magazine raves, “Everything you love about the brutalest, viciousest metal infused hardcore legends continues without missing a step.”

RINGWORM – North American Inquisition: Chapter 1

3/12: Nashville, TN @ Café Coco

3/13: Little Rock, AR @ Vinos

3/14: Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar (Metal Sucks Showcase)

3/15: Oklahoma City, OK @ Industrial Skatepark

3/16: St. Louis, MO @ The Demo

 

RINGWORM Co-Headline with Before Dishonor:

3/29: Reading, PA @ Club Reverb

3/30: Patchogue, NY @ 89 North

3/31: Quincy, MA @ PRC

4/1: Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space

4/2: Erie, PA @ Basement Transmissions

4/3: Columbus, OH @ KOBO Live

4/4: Covington, KY @ Legends

4/5: Johnson City, TN @ Hideaway

4/6: Jacksonville, FL @ Roc Bar

4/7: Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar

4/8: Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds (downstairs)

4/9: San Antonio, TX @ The Korova

4/10: El Paso, TX @ The Spot

4/11: Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

4/12: Pomona, CA @ Aladdin Jr.

4/13: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside

4/14: Salt Lake City @ Shred Shred

4/15: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater

4/16: Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot

4/17: Sauk Rapids, MN @ Bubbas Bar

4/18: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

4/19: Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry

 

European Festivals:

8/6 – 8/9: Jaromer, CZ @ Brutal Assault w/Red Fang

8/9 – 8/11: Ieper, BE @ Ieperfest

For More Info Visit:

http://www.ringworm13.net

https://www.facebook.com/Ringworm13

https://twitter.com/RNGWRM13

http://www.relapse.com

http://ringworm.bandcamp.com/

KXM releases video for “Rescue Me”

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Ray  Luzier (KORN), dUG Pinnick (KING’S X), and George Lynch (LYNCH MOB) collectively known as KXM have released the video for “Rescue Me” off of their forthcoming Rat Pak Records release! Enjoy:

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https://www.facebook.com/KXMofficial

http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/kxm

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s KXM!

     the Hellion