Unearth headlines Atticus Metal Tour 2

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2010-01-08 16:56:00
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Begining March 5th, the Atticus Metal Tour 2 will set fire to the States. The tour will include Carnifex, The Ghost Inside, Veil Of Maya, Stick To Your Guns, and headliners Unearth. On select dates, the tour will include guest artists Darkest Hour, Stray From The Path, and Your Demise. *

The Atticus Metal Tour 2 is brought to you by Metal Blade Records and Atticus Clothing with associates Revolver Magazine and Headbang for the Highway.

The released dates for the Atticus Metal Tour 2 are as followed from March 5th to April 4th:

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Jyrki 69 of The 69 Eyes: “We get back to square one with the new record.”

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-11-10 20:45:00
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On October 20th, 2009, the “Helsinki Vampires” came to the Blender Theatre at Gramercy in New York City, much to the delight of their dark children in America. Finland-based The 69 Eyes began touring the United States in support of their latest full-length album, Back in Blood. Returning to the city where frontman Jyrki 69 said “where it all started,” the band didn’t hesitate to express their love for New York City. “Let me tell you guys something. The 69 Eyes are all about New York f**king City,” said Jyrki on stage, in between songs. With a combination of the red velvet drapes and darkness of the vintage theatre, as well as the dark swooning sounds of opening bands The Becoming and Dommin, The 69 Eyes played a venue very fitting to their persona. ...

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Exclusive interview: Josh James of Evergreen Terrace

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-10-06 14:35:00
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More from the daughter ... Evergreen Terrace have given fans a lot to offer with their latest record, Almost Home. Josh James, guitarist of Evergreen Terrace, explained, “It's a collection of us... getting into a room and just cranking up as loud as we can go at two in the morning, and just letting loose. These are the songs that came out.” The Jacksonville, Florida-based hardcore band have released four studio albums previous to Almost Home. With 2007's Wolfbiker, it was an effort to come to grips with new drummer Kyle Mims. Evergreen's newest release shows their understanding of each other, and musical compatibility as a group. On September 16th, 2009, Josh James and I sat in the band's van in the middle of a rainy night and talked about the September 29th album in detail. JM: In ...

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Que Hora Es?

by: Scott Martin   posted: 2009-09-21 18:52:00
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The Mexican soap opera, for people who only had three weeks of Spanish, in the 4th grade:

Exclusive interview: Brian "Head" Welch

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-09-07 13:20:00
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Latest from the girl ... In early 2005, Brian “Head” Welch, lead guitarist and co-founder of nu-metal group KoRn, parted ways. Since leaving, Head is devoting his life to his daughter, to Christianity, and to expressing his spirituality through music and writing. In his debut record Save Me from Myself (2008), Head relays his past drug addictions, his alcoholism, and his beliefs. The album is eleven tracks of eye-opening, heart-wrenching, raw tunes that reflect Head's musical roots in old school KoRn albums. He also illustrates his life in two published books entitled “Save Me from Myself” (2007) and “Washed by Blood” (2008). With a hard life slipping off of his shoulders and a new light shining down on Brian “Head” Welch, the man has a new mindset and feels free to tell people about it. On August 29th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las ...

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Exclusive interview: Blindside

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-09-03 07:46:00
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My daughter just got back from Las Vegas, where she interviewed Blindside and Brian "Head" Welch. Here's the first interview ... Blindside are a four-piece rock band from Stockholm, Sweden. The band consists of Christian Lindskog on vocals, Simon Grenehed on guitar, Tomas Naslünd on bass, and Marcus Dahlström on drums. They began in1994 with the name Underfree and moved onto a name change after their 1996 debut EP. With five full-length albums, Blindside have bounced around different record labels, including Solid State, Elektra, and DRT Entertainment. They have five singles, “King of the Closet,” “Pitiful,” “Sleepwalking,” “All of Us,” and “Fell in Love with the Game.” After a break, Blindside return to the States since their last American promo tour for their 2007 EP, The Black Rose EP. After performing two dates, they will go into the studio in Los Angeles, California, to record their ...

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The First Battle of the Alamo was not the Last

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-08-20 18:38:00
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My favorite local writer, Marcus, addresses an issue you'd have to be from west Texas to understand is cantankerous.

This one is a girl fight. Men will be wise to stand back.

The Shrine of Texas Liberty, the Alamo, is owned by the State of Texas. For 105 years, the Alamo has been managed and maintained by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas…The DRT…The Daughters.

The Daughters are 7,000 women descended from Texans here in 1836.

To their enduring credit, The Daughters have operated the Alamo shrine and museum without state aid, without deficit, and [almost] without scandal. The future is the issue.

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Strung Out announces new album: 'Agents of the Underground'

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-08-14 19:16:00
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September 29th, prepare yourself for punk outfit Strung Out to put out their seventh studio album, 'Agents of the Underground.' The release date of the new record will mark 20 years of the band's distinctive blend of punk and heavy metal, which has influenced a variety of big acts such as A.F.I., Avenged Sevenfold, Blink-182 and Rise Against, amongst others.

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Exclusive interview: Andrea Ferro of Lacuna Coil

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-08-12 00:43:00
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Lacuna Coil are a six-piece band from Milan, Italy, that was created in 1994 and signed to Century Media Records in 1997. Since their record label signing, the band has released three EPs and five full-length albums with hit singles on United States mainstream charts, “Our Truth” ('Karmacode,' 2006) and “Spellbound,” featured on their April 2009 release, 'Shallow Life.' In support of their latest record, Lacuna Coil have traveled America and Europe for the Spellbound Tour. On August 7th, one of the remaining United States tour dates, Lacuna Coil played a local venue in Flint, Michigan, called The Machine Shop. A few hours before show time, vocalist Andrea Ferro hung out to discuss his singing, the album, and the tour.

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Album review: 'Frenzy' by Suicide City

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-08-03 21:17:00
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My daughter's latest column. Worship at the feet of this wonderful writer (smile).

Featured in an exclusive interview here on Examiner.com, Brooklyn-based Suicide City release their first full-length album 'Frenzy' with The End Records on August 4th, 2009, a follow up of their DIY EP 'Not My Year.' The five-piece band consists of Karl Bernholtz on vocals, guitarist AJ Marchetta, guitarist Billy Graziadei, bassist Jennifer Arroyo, and drummer Danny Lamagna. With completion of the album and awaiting the release date, Suicide City are touring extensively in support of themselves and the promotion of 'Frenzy.'

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Exclusive interview: Suicide City

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-29 10:35:00
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My daughter's latest column ... In late 2005, Brooklyn-based outfit Suicide City was created by the hand of ex-Biohazard member Billy Graziadei and soon joined by ex-Groovenics vocalist Karl Bernholtz. The band began to flesh out with the involvement of Dan Lamagna on drums, ex-Groovenics guitarist AJ Marchetta, and ex-Kittie bassist Jen Arroyo. The five-piece band meshes punk and metal roots into their music, two genres that were sworn enemies during their births a few decades ago, and they also incorporate classical and even industrial into their sound. With the self-release of their EP 'Not My Year' featuring well known numbers such as “Give Me Your Pity” and “Undone,” Suicide City received critical acclaim and well-deserved recognition for their efforts. Following 'Not My Year' comes their first full-length with The End Records, 'Frenzy,' that is due to hit stores on August ...

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Favorite Mexican cities: Oaxaca

by: Publius   posted: 2009-07-23 11:23:00
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PR Friend Marcus Wilder writes. Been there - wonderful city.

Liz & Larry Live!

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-18 23:09:00
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Yeah, OK, I'm bored. I remember when Liz Taylor, Michael Jackson's grieving widow(er) was set to reveal it all on Larry King's show, I spent some time thinking about how it would unfold. No, didn't watch it. Yes, will move this to the Pub after a while. So here's your late night jollies ... TV and Movie Lands are all abuzz about Liz Taylor and Larry King doing an interview on May 30 to “tell all.” Much to my shock and horror, my latest suicide attempt went awry when I dropped my 12” black and white television into the tub – and then through some improbable cross-pollination of the tubes in the back, I was presented with the raw feed of the interview on some satellite uplink rather than fried. I was disappointed twice in ...

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Be a part of Queensrÿche's “Home Again” video. Win autographed guitar!

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-17 19:46:00
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With the release of 'American Solider' on March 29th, 2009, Seattle-based Queensrÿche touches on the perspective of military men who range from World War II to present. The concept album features ballad “Home Again,” a true story on letters exchanged between a soldier and his daughter. The song tugs at the emotions with a duet featuring Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate and his 11-year-old daughter, Emily. Not only does “Home Again” reflect the heartache of soldiers separated from family, but taps into Tate's personal struggle with being away from his family while on tour.

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Video: Hooters Girl Barstool Trick

by: Publius   posted: 2009-07-17 18:32:00
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H/T Right Wing Video.

Album review: 'The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left' by Kiss Kiss

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-12 18:39:00
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During a vow of silence for Kiss Kiss frontman Josh Benash due to medical reasons, 'The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left' was born out of Josh's solitude with a piano only a few months before hitting the studio for the sophomore album. The avant-garde group proceeded to record for two months and then an additional four months as they worked on the tracks on their own time. The record was released to the world on July 7th, 2009 with Eyeball Records.

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EP review: Internal Nightmare

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-10 16:42:00
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Catch my daughter's latest on another Aussie band ...

Melbourne, Australia, is cranking out metal bands one after the other. Internal Nightmare, a five-piece metal outfit, have been thrashing it in Melbourne since 2007 and have made a staple in their local scene with a fan base, a segment on the Australian TV show “Spicks and Specks,” and are anticipating their upcoming music video. Their success within their area are the fruits bore from an untitled 3-track promo CD.

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Exclusive interview: Jerry Horton of Papa Roach

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-07 14:33:00
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Sacramento rock band Papa Roach have been around for over ten years, beginning their career with distinct nu-metal influences through the release of their major label debut 'Infest.' They received explosive popularity for the hit single “Last Resort” and continue to take on the industry with a series of singles from their following records 'Lovehatetragedy', 'Getting Away With Murder', 'The Paramour Sessions', and their latest release 'Metamorphosis' that includes the tracks “Hollywood Whore,” “Lifeline,” and “I Almost Told You That I Loved You.” While taking a break before kicking off a States tour with rock bands Nickelback, Hinder, and Saving Abel, Papa Roach guitarist Jerry Horton took the time out of his busy schedule to talk about tours, guitars, equipment, and the raw energy of performing.

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Safe & Unsafe Things to do in your Home

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-07-02 19:42:00
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We'll move this to the After-Hours Lounge in a bit, but there's some good advice for your Independence Day celebrations, so let's go! I was strolling through the Gallery of Regrettable Food and found a gem: a 1959 recipe booklet from Knudsen Dairy Products. Yummy! How fun to see what they were eating as I was experiencing my first months post-partum. Let’s turn the pages (I’ll put the pics here – but you can read the source’s commentary, too. He’s pretty funny). The first item is, um, green, like a stagnant-pond green but without the promise of teeming life beneath. Oh my. It’s called, “Fruit Ring Mold with Dressing.” “Dressing”? ...

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10 new metal releases for July 2009

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-30 23:04:00
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Hardcore punk/metal band Death by Stereo have been going strong for 11 years so far, popular for their unique genre-bending sound. They have bounced around a couple of record labels in the past including Indecision Records from 1998-2000 and Epitpah Records from 2000-2009. Recently signed to Serjical Strike, a record label created by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, Death by Stereo will release their fifth album as label debut. You can listen to two songs from the album entitled “I Sing for You” and “The Last Song” on their Myspace page and also check out the video updates on the band. On July 17th they will have an album release show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, so hit it up!

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EP Review: 'King Kong on Crack' by BerserkerfoX

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-29 20:39:00
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My daughter reviews a fresh metal band from Australia.

"Four years ago, melodic death metal band BerserkerfoX was a series of jam sessions between guitarists Ashish Kumar and Anannd Thambirajah in an apartment in Melbourne, Australia. It took two years before the group formed, complete with the addition of Daniel “Muzzi” Mozumder on vocals, Liam McRae on bass, and Rory O'Donnell on drums. Armed with demos and incredible ambition, the 5-piece band have rocked out numbers of venues within Victoria and received publicity on websites like Ultimate Guitar and Harm.us. With the release of their 3-track EP 'King Kong on Crack', we get a short, but intense taste of what to expect out of these guys before they release their first album."

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Thirteen Days of the Alamo

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-29 19:29:00
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Nice read. Article by a friend.

February 23rd, 1836, The First Day

The Mexican army surrounded the Alamo. Fighting began.

The end was foretold. A red flag of no quarter no surrender hung from the tower of San Fernando church.

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Change of pace - Beer and porn

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-24 19:19:00
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Bug Light is having some fun - an internet only beer and porn commercial! Enjoy ...

OK, we'll make it a film-history lesson. Here's Woody Allen buying porn:

 h/t Eric Zorn - Facebook buddy

Exclusive interview: James Hart of Burn Halo

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-23 14:40:00
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My daughter's latest - great piece.

Following the breakup of an 11-year streak with SoCal metalcore outfit Eighteen Visions, singer James Hart pursued his next project, a rock n’ roll band by the name of Burn Halo. The current line-up consists of James Hart on vocals, Joey Roxx on lead guitar, Brandon Lynn on rhythm guitar, Aaron Baylor on bass, and drummer Timmy Russel. March 10th, 2009, marked the release of Burn Halo’s self-titled debut album, featuring hit single “Dirty Little Girl” which is beginning its way up the rock charts. As they tour with Pennsylvania rockers Halestorm and begin to prepare for their first headlining tour, James Hart took time out of his busy schedule at The Crocodile Rock Café in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to discuss the band, the album, touring, and his personal life.

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EP review: 'Lambs to the Slaughter' by Kaamora

by: Clyde Middleton   posted: 2009-06-19 13:07:00
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My daughter's latest column ...

While others start bands with hopes of becoming the center of the universe, Australian death metal band Kaamora (cah-mor-rah) was formed for self-enjoyment and was unintentionally tossed into the crowds' attention after selling out every copy of the band's demo. Following this great success, the five-piece group got together in the studio and recorded their debut EP 'Lambs to the Slaughter', which was a DIY effort as they produced it themselves and released it under their own label, RMF records, in May 2009.

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