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DAVE RUDE TALKS ABOUT THE NEW DAVE RUDE BAND CD – THE KEY!

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http://www.youtube.com/daverudeband
http://twitter.com/daverude

http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/daverude.cfm

     I was fortunate to meet Dave after a Tesla concert recently. We talked briefly about doing an interview around his upcoming Dave Rude Band release.

431942_569437749763601_506787307_n     Coincidentally a couple of hours before our scheduled interview I received the new CD in the mail. Thanks to Rat Pak Records! So it made it into our conversation. Enjoy this lengthy interview right here:

     I have thoroughly listened to this new CD and I HIGHLY recommend picking up a copy of your own! Thanks Dave!

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

     the Hellion

VOCALIST PAMELA MOORE -INTERVIEW

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http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/pamelamoore

     Pamela Moore came to most of our attention as “Sister Mary” from the EPIC Queensryche record OPERATION MINDCRIME. Well my friends, she’s back, and she has brought an AWESOME CD with her: Resurrect Me.

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I will be reviewing the CD soon right here. Thanks to her label Rat Pak Records we were able to set up an interview. So, without further adieu, here you go:

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

the Hellion

Johnnie Bolin Interview!!

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     Johnnie Bolin took some time to answer some questions for the Hellion Rocks!

 

1. There was always music of some form in my house as I was growing up. Was there a lot of music around the Bolin household when you were a child?

#1. Music non stop, Elvis, Beatles, Wes Monk, Hendrix, and later Tommy!

2. When did you start playing music? How did you end up behind a drum kit?

#2. I was playin’ my parents chairs wearin’ them out, but 1st I got a bass,then a Danelectro long-horn, THEN Finally drums-Tommy taught me guitar.

3. Do you play any other instruments?

#3. Guitar as U know.

4. I know you started performing at a young age. What can you remember feeling during those first performances?

#4. Scared, not knowing all the responsibilities of a drummer, I could play by myself but a drummer has to carry a heavy load, in time.

5. Were you into many bands during your youth?

#5. Probably around 4 till graduation. Horn bands as a kid, then Humble Pie, Spooky Tooth, Free, The Who…

6. Did you have formal music lessons?

#6. No formal lessons, just would watch and listened to every good drummer I could.

7. How did you get involved with Black Oak Arkansas?

#7. BOA used to play in Mpls. where I lived and played for about 12 yrs. Our band backed up Black Oak and I got to know Jim Dandy pretty well and he knew Tommy, so when his drummer left I jumped aboard, 22 yrs ago!!

8. Tell me about being inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame.

#8. Tommy and I are in both Iowa and South Dakota Hall of Fame. It’s great being recognized for something you’ve done all your life.

9. What would you say to young artists trying to break out into the music world?

#9. This world is different then mine. One thing still applies, practice makes perfect!

10. What are you currently listening to new or classic?

#10. I listen to the same stuff I did when I was a kid, and some newer funk, soul, dance stuff!

11. The floor is open. Tell us what ever you wish:

#11. As Edgar Winter once said, “Keep playin’ that Rock n’Roll”, thank U James!

Death Of An Era’s New EP, The Great Commonwealth, Out Today (Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie)‏

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DEATH OF AN ERA’S NEW EP, THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH,OUT TODAY (ARTERY RECORDINGS/RAZOR & TIE) – iTunes HERE

(New York, NY)  – Death of an Era’s new EP The Great Commonwealth is out today(Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie) – on iTunes HERE (http://bit.ly/DOAEiTunes).  The Great Commonwealth EP was produced by Kevin Lankford.

Watch the lyric video “A Mother’s Love” at Alterative Press
Formed last year, the Columbus, OH based death metal band Death of an Era is the latest addition to join the Artery Recordings, the joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie. After a year supporting their self-released Reviler EP, this collective of high school friends had risen out of the Ohio underground and into the national spotlight. Alternative Press featured them in AP&R, and they carved out a rabid core of fans through relentless touring and an incomparable sound.  Confronting everything from child abuse and  drug addiction to deceit and bullying head-on, the group—Daniel Simpson [vocals], Nathan Stewart [guitar], Dustin Colling [guitar], and brothers Chris [bass] and Michael Cooper [drums]—offer catharsis in the face of chaos.
Death of An Era Tour Dates
June 7 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
DEATH OF AN ERA LINKS
facebook.com/deathofanera
 

Rest In Peace Ray Manzarek -The Doors were a band that meant a lot to me

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February 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013

     I have always had a fascination with The Doors. Their music, lyrics, and mystique beckoned me at a very young age. The Doors took me on many, many trips through their music. One of the many cool things about Ray was the fact The Doors lacked a bassist, so Manzarek usually played the bass parts on a Fender Rhodes Piano. Wow, that was cool. I will miss you Ray, thank you for the music. I will shed a tear for you brother. 

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

     the Hellion

STRIKES AT ONE on the Hellion Rocks!

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https://www.facebook.com/StrikesAtOne

http://www.strikesatone.com

Bret Campbell – Vocals
Matt Molloy – Guitar/Vocals
Jordan Hankey – Bass/Vocals
Beau Bricher – Drums/Vocals

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     Little did I know that when I picked Strikes At One as a band to check out I would actually get a chance to see them live and interview them. I received a message from them on Facebook saying they would be playing a show near me on their way to Rocklahoma. We set up an interview and had a good time hanging out. We got to see an interesting set from them (including a rising police car, Beau drumming from behind a plexiglass screen, screams of “Santana”, and a micro stage). All in all an interesting evening from one kick ass band.

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Enjoy the interview right here:

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

     the Hellion

Sunset Riot – it’s only just begun!

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There are moments in Rock N’ Roll music that would be cool to have seen. The birth of the Beatles, the beginning of the punk rock movement,Led Zeppelin in their glory days,  Aerosmith when they first hit the scene, Guns N’ Roses when they were still hungry and raw. These are but a few moments in Rock N’ Roll music that stand out. Well my friends, the powers of Rock N’ Roll music have struck again with Sunset Riot.

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     Members JP – guitars/vocals, Dellacoma Rio – vocals, Ziggy Scott – guitars/vocals, Resh – drums, and Simo – bass,  each bring their unique personalities to the band and give it life and magic. I say magic because I have seen people from all backgrounds simply fall in love with the band and their music after witnessing a Sunset Riot show. Yes Sunset Riot puts on a “show”, no getting onstage and staring at their shoes for these guys. They take us back to a time when Rock N’ Roll was fun and it was an event. Exploding onto stage with swagger and power they will make you smile.

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     Dellacoma Rio- vocals; Del brings everything you want in a front man. He does not limit himself to the stage, at one show I was at he actually left the venue and was singing to the people outside the club and encouraging them to come in, at another he jumped up and was swinging from the light rigging. Del draws you into the show by coming into the crowd and singing with you. Then, of course, there is the sex appeal for the ladies. He plays up to the women by singing to them and giving them that moment of unabashed enjoyment. Del has definitely brought back the iconic figure of the front men of old.

Del working the crowd

Del working the crowd

     JP – guitars/vocals: JP brings that classic guitar hero right back around. Feeling every note that he plays, and showing it, he will make you feel them too. JP has taken all that is cool about guitar players and amplified to 11 and beyond. You will hear nods to some of your favorite guitarists of the past in JP’s style of playing. Jumping in periodically on vocals JP rounds out his all out rock star image.

JP - owning on guitar

JP – owning on guitar

Ziggy- guitars/vocals: Ziggy gives Sunset Riot that twin guitar sound we all know and love. Ziggy’s playing  complements JP’s so well and yet stands out on its own. From rhythm to lead his toolbox of tricks is top-notch. Providing backup vocals and harmonies makes Ziggy invaluable to the Sunset Riot sound.

Ziggy an all out rockstar

Ziggy an all out rockstar

Resh – drums: Although quiet and reserved in person, Resh is a beast onstage. An impeccable drummer with just enough flair to compliment his playing without hindering it. I was quite surprised to recently learn that he also plays guitar making him a musician of top-notch caliber.  Smiles and positive mental attitude make Resh a joy to know.

Resh the master of the beat

Resh the master of the beat

Simo – bass: Young and full of enthusiasm Simo is quite the solid player. Simo flies about the stage as if he had wings,  all smiles and hair. Simo’s style of playing is reminiscent of early Cliff Burton and Jason Newstead. Holding down the bottom end in perfect sync with Resh,  Simo is a recent addition to Sunset Riot and an addition that was well-played by them.

Simo spreading the love

Simo spreading the love

Sunset Riot is a band poised on greatness. They are ready to champion the cause of feel good Rock N’ Roll that we all remember and love. The band has fun on stage, smiles, high fives, playing off of each others moves.

Sunset Riot LIVE!!!

Sunset Riot LIVE!!!

 

     The music of Sunset Riot is infectious, you WILL find yourself humming or singing their songs after being exposed to them.   In a recent conversation with Del’s father, Terry, he mentioned to me of a 90-year-old woman and her 40-year-old son who caught Sunset Riot at a show and were impressed enough with the band they went and introduced themselves.

My good friend and brother Charlie Owens is the one responsible for introducing me to this band and he has been their champion for quite a while now. I,  in turn, have introduced others to this band. They are totally self funded and are currently on their third US tour entirely on their own. It will take all of us to help this band achieve their place in the music world that they deserve. So do Rock N’ Roll a favor and spread the word.

https://www.facebook.com/sunsetriot?fref=ts

www.sunsetriot.com

     Now, crank up your speakers, fire up the big screen, and enjoy this bit of a  live Sunset Riot performance I shot recently, you will understand what I mean.

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

     the Hellion

CIVIL WAR (EX-SABATON), METALUNDERGROUND.COM PREMIERE NEW TRACK “FIRST TO FIGHT”

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CIVIL WAR (EX-SABATON), METALUNDERGROUND.COM PREMIERE NEW TRACK “FIRST TO FIGHT”

Debut full-length “The Killer Angels” out June 11 on Despotz Records

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SWEDEN – Civil War, the new symphonic power metal band from ex-Sabaton members, Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mullback and Daniel Myhr, along with frontman, Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors), and bass player, Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson (Volturyon), has teamed up with MetalUnderground.com to premiere a brand new song, “First to Fight,” from the band’s upcoming full-length debut, The Killer Angels. Check it out online here:http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=91900.

According to the band, “First to Fight” is about an elite force that, according to some, even surpasses the U.S. Navy SEALs when it comes to tough recruitment requirements. “GROM,”Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego (Operational Maneuver Response Group), is a 350-man strong elite force that was formed on June 13, 1990 to protect Polish citizens from global threats.

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  1. King of the Sun
  2. First to Fight
  3. Saint Patrick’s Day
  4. Rome is Falling
  5. Sons of Avalon
  6. I Will Rule the Universe
  7. Lucifer’s Court
  8. Brother Judas
  9. My Own Worst Enemy
  10. Gettysburg
  11. March across the Belt

 

Borrowing its name from the novel by Michael Shaara about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels will release June 11 on Despotz Records.

 

It can be pre-ordered online here: http://despotz.bigcartel.com/product/civil-war-the-killer-angels-cd.

 

The album was recorded by Jonas Kjellgren at Studio Myhrer (which is actually the bed and living room of keyboard player, Myhr), Black Lounge Studio and Peter Tägtgren’s, The Abyss, in Pärlby, Sweden.

 

Artwork comes courtesy of Polish artist, Lukasz Jaszak.

 

Following the release of The Killer Angels, Civil War will embark on a streak of festival shows in the band’s native Sweden.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Civil War and The Killer Angels.

Civil War is…

 

Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals

Rikard Sunden – Guitars

Oskar Montelius – Guitars

Daniel Myhr – Keyboard

Daniel Mullback – Drums

Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson – Bass

 

 

Civil War online…

 

www.civilwar.se

www.facebook.com/Civilwarsweden

www.despotz.se/

All That Remains Launches Fan Created Video Contest For New Song “Asking Too Much”‏

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ALL THAT REMAINS PARTNERS WITH TALENTHOUSE AND VYCLONE FOR FAN CREATED VIDEO CONTEST AND LIVE SHOOT FOR NEW SONG “ASKING TOO MUCH”

 

(New York, NY) – All That Remains has launched a fan-created music video contest for their new single, “Asking Too Much,” with creative collaboration site, Talenthouse. The contest, running through June 24th is for a fan-created music video for their new song “Asking too Much.”  All That Remains has also partnered with social video platform, Vyclone to encourage fans to film and upload All That Remains performing “Asking Too Much” during their current tour using the Vyclone app. These fan-created videos will be used online across official All That Remains websites and social outlets.
Additional prizing information and details listed here at Talenthouse: http://www.talenthouse.com/create-music-video-for-all-that-remains. Download the Vylconeapp here: http://vyclone.com/occasion/Allthatremains
All That Remains is currently on the road for a series of festival dates in May and will head to Latin America in June. ATR will join Volbeat and HIM on tour later this summer for the Rock Allegiance Tour (tour dates below). The band continues to tour in support of their 2012 release, A War You Cannot Win (Razor & Tie).
All That Remains’ second single from their new album, “Asking Too Much,” is already Top 20 at Active Rock Radio on both Media Base and BDS Charts and continues to climb.  The band’s first single, “Stand Up” spent three weeks at #1 at Active Rock Radio. This marked the band’s first ever #1 radio single and ATR’s 5th consecutive Top 10 single at the format.  A War You Cannot Win debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 24,700 units soldin its first week and has sold over 65,000 to date and is currently on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.    ATR has sold more than 1 million units to date and 1,460,000 tracks to date.   
All That Remains Tour Dates
May 14 – Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque+
May 15 – Lincoln, NE – Pershing Auditorium +
May 16 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena – The 105.7-The-X-Tec-E-Cig Spring Fling^
May 18 – Columbus, OH – Columbus Crew Stadium –Rock on the Range Festival^
May 20 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco*
May 21 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen*
May 22 – Memphis, TN – New Daisy Theatre*
May 24 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Festival^
May 25 – Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse*
May 26 – San Antonio, TX – ATT Center Festival Grounds – River City RockFest^
May 27 – Broussard, LA – The Station*
May 29 – Johnson City, TN – Capones*
May 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero*
June 1 – Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall*
June 2 – Providence, RI – Fete Ballroom*
August 8 – Mexico City, MX – Lunario*
August 9 – Santiago, Chile – Blondie*
August 10 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Roxy Live*
August 11 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club*
*Headline
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+w/Volbeat and Eye Empire
 
Rock Allegiance Tour with Volbeat and HIM
August 24 – Twin Lakes, WI – Shadow Hill Ranch Festival
August 31 – Tulsa, OK – Convention Center
September 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Centre
September 4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at the Hard Rock
September 6 – Seattle, WA –  KISW Pain in the Grass
September 19 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
September  22 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
September 27 – Boston, MA –  Tsongas Arena
September 28 – Brooklyn, NY –  Brooklyn Waterfront
 
ALL THAT REMAINS LINKS
 
A War You Cannot Win iTunes Link: http://glob.ly/33W

 

Zeb Christensen from Screaming For Silence fills us in!

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Danny Irwin-Guitar/Vocals
Casey Newsom-Lead Guitar
Matt Tatroe-Drums

I have been hearing a buzz about Screaming For Silence for a bit now. Lots of good comments and people raving about this band. Well, we caught up with vocalist Zeb Christensen and found out all about Screaming For Silence. I have to say this band has made quite the impression on me. Really hoping to hear more from these guys as they fight the fight of Rock N’ Roll. Here’s something from their press kit and then we’ll get to the interview.

Since October 2012, Screaming For Silence has been hitting the road hard touring the country non-stop. Hooking up with bands while on tour such as 12 Stones, Prospect Hill, 3 Years Hollow, Landsdowne, SuperBob, Parabelle, Daybreak Embrace, and Eye Empire. In late November *S4S* linked up with Another Lost Year to support their headlining tour. After an amazing run, the band decided to hit the new year strong, together! The Brohemian Rhapsotour kicked off first thing 2013. At the end of February that co-headlining tour ended and right away Screaming For Silence hit the road again. March first started the Screaming For A Memory Tour w/ A Memory Down, and is hitting cities across the south/southeast as well as the great lakes area and northeast now.
Screaming For Silence (*S4S*) was officially formed in the fall of 2005 in Omaha, NE, and has been hitting the midwest music scene hard ever since. *S4S*’s “sound” has allowed them to play with a wide variety of national acts including Smile Empty Soul, Saliva, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Adema, 10 Years, Taproot, Powerman 5000, Hed PE, Hurt, Theory of a Deadman, Saving Abel and many more. In October of 2008, Screaming For Silence played the main stage at the Rock The Ink Festival in Providence, Rhode Island, which included bands Godsmack, Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Sevendust, Taproot, Saliva, Drowning Pool and more. In late 2009, *S4S* recorded a 5 song EP at Sound Farm Studios in Jamaica, IA with producer/professional engineer, Matt Sepanic (Slipknot, Dirty Little Rabbits, Murderdolls) while continuing to play shows around the midwest. In the spring of 2011, *S4S* entered Infinite Studios in Omaha with Justin McCain (Emphatic) to record their newest single “Separate”. The track was quickly picked up by local radio station 89.7 The River and began getting play in regular rotation. Soon after, fueled by the success of “Separate”, *S4S* performed on the mainstage for Rockfest in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Alongside bands My Darkest Days, Escape The Fate, 10 Years, Hollywood Undead, Seether and Stone Sour, *S4S* gained countless new fans in front of a SOLD OUT crowd. Screaming For Silence intends on finishing the recording of their new album by Fall 2013.
Screaming For Silence’s sound is influenced by a genre combination of Hard Rock and Metal in conjunction with Nu-Metal and Alternative tendencies, resulting in a very unique and distinctive sound related to *S4S* only. Each performance displays an intense and dynamic stage presence while the music itself exhibits intricate instrumentation and powerful lyrics and vocals. The boys of Screaming For Silence continue to evolve as a band, musicians and performers with every show and each opportunity that comes their way.
Screaming For Silence has always been successful behind the merchandise table as well, selling hundreds of their 9 different t-shirt designs and nearly 1000 demo CDs in a matter of months. *S4S* has become one of the most well-known acts in the area, consistently drawing 300-400 people to each and every live Omaha show. Screaming For Silence continues to develop close relationships with many successful bands and Production Companies and has been asked to perform with a number of national acts touring through the area. Screaming For Silence has also been nominated for “Best Hard Rock Act in Omaha” by the Omaha Entertainment Awards (OEA) in 2009 and 2012.
     Check out the interview right here:
     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!
     the Hellion