Nothing against Killswitch Engage but they had kind of fell off of my radar prior to the release of Disarm The Descent. It’s not as if they were terrible or anything but by the time we got to the self titled KSE CD I had really lost interest. When the news came out that Jesse Leach had returned to the band I found it exciting as he had always been my preferred vocalist. Let’s get into the record.

1. The Hell In Me

2. Beyond The Flames

3. The New Awakening

4. In Due Time

5. A Tribute To The Fallen

6. Turning Point

7. All We Have

8. You Don’t Bleed For Me

9. The Call

10. No End In Sight

11. Always

12. Time Will Not Remain

Well alright!!! Right away you are punched in the chest by “The Hell In Me” and the pummeling does not stop until “Time Will Not Remain is over, leaving you breathless and wanting more. KSE is back, and in a big way. These twelve tracks are brutal and yet melodic at the same time. Upon subsequent listens there is so much to be found in the layering depths of this CD. It seems as if new life had been breathed back into KSE. It also seems as thought the band has matured in their songwriting and playing style. The album was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and mixed by Andy Sneap. I, for one, am glad to see KILLSWITCH ENGAGE back to kick our asses into oblivion!!!!

the Hellion interviews THROW THE TEMPLE on Rock U-Night!!!

April 7, 2013 by janaya64

THROW THE TEMPLE

I get to interview some awesome bands. Usually they are uneventful mellow and smooth interviews. Not with Throw The Temple. Right out of the gate this was no ordinary interview. Fun, hectic, crazy, and all over the map, this was one of my favorite interviews to have done.

yeah I’m trying not to laugh

Here is the link tot he interview:

Please be warned I’m not responsible if you lose your mind while viewing! Please check out our pages Rock U-Night and on facebook at Rock U-Night Facebook!!!

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.

April 6, 2013 by janaya64

http://www.blacksabbath.com/

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

Drummer Mike Kimura from Voice Of December/Darken The Day lets us in on his busy world!!!

April 6, 2013 by janaya64

My good friend Mike Kimura took time out of his busy schedule to fill us in on what’s going on with his two bands Voice Of December and Darken The Day! Awesome guy to know and very cool interview. Be sure to check out both bands and give them a like! Here’s the interview:

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

the Hellion

Stacey Blades gets real on the Hellion Rocks!

April 5, 2013 by janaya64

https://www.facebook.com/StaceyBladesMusic

www.staceyblades.com

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!!!

April 5, 2013 by janaya64

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

April 5, 2013 by janaya64

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.

http://www.indiewire.com/article/decide-who-talks-to-the-tribeca-film-institute-will-it-be-yabanci-twenty-five-barker-or-shadowtrain

Mike Tramp (White Lion) to release solo record, COBBLESTONE STREET, 5/07‏/13

April 5, 2013 by janaya64

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.

cleopatrarecords.com

Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records to release first single “Cold” from the upcoming April 23rd album Frequency Unknown from QUEENSRŸCHE!

April 4, 2013 by janaya64

Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records to release first single “Cold”

from the upcoming April 23^rd 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 25^th Anniversary Operation Mindcrime Tour in a city near you!

Sat 04/06/13	West Wendover, NV	Peppermill Concert Hall
Tue 04/09/13	Aspen, CO	Belly Up Aspen
Wed 04/10/13	Grand Junction, CO	Mesa Theater & Lounge
Thu 04/11/13	Denver, CO	Paramount Theatre
Fri 04/12/13	Albuquerque, NM	Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque
Sat 04/13/13	Las Vegas, NV	Chrome Showroom

Sun 04/14/13	Tempe, AZ	The Marquee
Tue 04/16/13	Tucson, AZ	Rialto Theatre
Wed 04/17/13	San Juan Capistrano, CA	The Coach House
Thu 04/18/13	Agoura Hills, CA	Canyon Club
Fri 04/19/13	Solana Beach, CA	Belly Up Tavern
Sat 04/20/13	Los Angeles, CA	Club Nokia
Sun 04/21/13	San Francisco, CA	The Fillmore
Mon 04/22/13	Sacramento, CA	Ace Of Spades
Wed 04/24/13	Austin, TX	Emo’s
Thu 04/25/13	Houston, TX	The Concert Pub North
Sat 04/27/13	Dallas, TX	Granada Theater
Thu 05/16/13	Milwaukee, WI	Northern Lights Theater
Fri 05/17/13	Saint Charles, IL	Arcada Theatre
Sat 05/18/13	Turtle Lake, WI	St. Croix Casino & Hotel
Wed 06/05/13	Verona, NY	Turning Stone Resort Casino
Fri 06/07/13	Providence, RI	Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Sat 06/08/13	Hartford, CT	Webster Theater
Sun 06/09/13	Boston, MA	Wilbur Theatre
Tue 06/11/13	Luzerne, PA	Brews Brothers West
Wed 06/12/13	Lancaster, PA	Chameleon
Thu 06/13/13	Falls Church, VA	The State Theatre
Sat 06/15/13	Detroit, MI	The Fillmore Detroit
Sun 06/16/13	Cleveland, OH	House Of Blues

Jason Delismon – Drummer for A.D.D. talks to the Hellion Rocks!!!

April 2, 2013 by janaya64

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!