Archive for category: Best Things You’ve Never Heard
Scott Smith / February 2, 2012 8:37 am
Official press release: “Brace yourself for Gasoline Inc! The band storm into 2012 with a dynamic new single The Wanted One. With powerful melodies and driving guitar riffs, The Wanted One proves again the bands ability to write and produce well-crafted insatiable rock songs with universal appeal. Gasoline Inc have well and truly cut their teeth playing the pubs and [...]
Scott Smith / January 28, 2012 4:53 pm
For the majority of rock music fans here in Australia, at some point over the last decade or so, you are bound to have heard, read, or seen Joe Matera? As lead guitarist with Aussie rockers Geisha during their re-emergence during 2007 to 2010 or as founding member of classic rock band Double Vision between 2003 to 2008. As a [...]
Troy Culpan / January 22, 2012 10:56 am
From Bio: From the Mile High City of Denver Colorado comes DRUG UNDER, an explosive 5 piece hard rock/melodic metal band that got it start as the underground alt/nu metal band, SICK (“Seize The Day”). Featuring the dynamic musicianship of brothers Aaron & Eric Greenwall on bass & lead guitar respectively, progressive rock drummer Mike Crisler (former- Angelic Rage), rhythm [...]
Scott Smith / January 20, 2012 4:04 pm
From Official Bio: Reverse Grip is a super high energy hard rock band formed by Dru, Sean and Dylan Broda, Three real Brothers from Toronto, Canada. Living in Australia, Dru and Sean began writing music that would ultimately create Reverse Grip. Sean had been playing guitar and had studied privately since he was 9 and his love for the face [...]
Scott Smith / January 20, 2012 3:36 pm
Official Bio: “The Rockford Heroes is a hardrock/heavy metal band who managed to find a sound which is both unique and still very natural and easy to listen to. No matter if you like the very early hardrock from the end of the 60s, the more intricate from the 70s, the polished from the 80s or modern rock bands, The [...]
Scott Smith / January 18, 2012 9:10 am
From Official Press Release: “Fools for Rowan, the Nashville based rock band, is set to release a new album and music video in 2012. It has been almost two years since the band has released new material. Fools For Rowan has written most of their record while on tour over the last year and recently started recording the new songs. [...]
Troy Culpan / January 15, 2012 12:53 pm
From Biography: The journey began in 2007 when the boys hit the road with fellow Central Coast band Something with Numbers. Quickly building a loyal fan base further national tours followed with The Lazys sharing the stage with bands such as Against Me (US), Hollywood’s Ms Juliette Lewis, UK’s The Answer and Aussie bands such as Gyroscope, The Living End, [...]
Troy Culpan / January 15, 2012 12:14 pm
Hawksley Workman is a prolific songwriter, producer, singer, multi instrumentalist, actor, and published author. His 12 year career has produced as many records, all ambitiously creative and defying category. The 6 times nominated 2 time juno award winner has enjoyed radio success in Europe and Canada and has written songs for celebrated artists the world over. Workman’s production work (18 [...]
Troy Culpan / January 15, 2012 10:35 am
From Bio: With Into the Sun David Myles whisks us away on an exhilarating musical adventure that explores his long-time love of Brazilian and African music. Already known for his versatility and ability to fuse styles, David takes us further afield with this record by introducing rhythms and instrumentation most often reserved for world music audiences. The result is a [...]
Scott Smith / December 16, 2011 11:30 am
Official Bio (www.ninesonsofdan.com): “Fun, young and full of passion, Gold Coast, Australia rockers Nine Sons Of Dan have emerged from the masses, hailed by local radio stations as the “next big thing”. The praise from E-guide even goes as far as proclaiming these sons as the future of Australian rock. Forming in 2008 in the name of good times and [...]
Scott Smith / December 14, 2011 3:15 pm
Official bio: “Formed in 2010, Dawn Heist are a five piece band from Sydney, Australia brandishing their own unique style of metal infused with melodic synth/programming and accompanied with a driving vocal tone that sets the band apart from the norm and creating a definite need for more. Dawn Heist have recently been in the studio with ARIA nominated producer [...]
Scott Smith / December 13, 2011 5:01 pm
Official Tour Press Release: “Yukon Blonde are one of Canada’s best kept secrets. Until now. Vancouver’s acclaimed contribution to the world of enigmatic folk/country/indie-rock have amassed a loyal fan base in their home country, but their sun-drenched melodies (reminiscent of a far sunnier climate than from whence they sprung!) and lush harmonies have recently captured the attention of a much [...]
Scott Smith / December 13, 2011 2:25 pm
Official Bio: “BATTLE BEAST were born in the year 2008 in Helsinki, Finland in order to represent the traditional Heavy Metal sound – bringing you high screams, old school riffs and strong choruses. In a nutshell: power! In May 2010, BATTLE BEAST had the big opportunity to support ex-Iron Maiden singer BLAZE BAYLEY as they were performing in Finland during [...]
Troy Culpan / December 11, 2011 9:45 pm
From Official Bio: For a band that has surprisingly stayed under the mainstream radar, The Dear and Departed have already accomplished far more than other bands with greater notoriety. Their 2007 debut full length, Something Quite Peculiar, earned an “AP Recommends” nod from tastemakers at Alternative Press and spawned a video that was featured on MTV.com. Other impressive features include [...]
Scott Smith / December 3, 2011 12:40 pm
Official Bio: “Sencelled is a Swedish four-piece rock band from a suburb just north of Stockholm. Their music is essentially melody-driven rock (not that far from AOR) with a twist of the power pop of say, Rick Springfield – mixed with a small part of the Green Day of the 90′s. It’s music from the heart, about love, suburban life [...]
Troy Culpan / December 1, 2011 8:56 pm
From Official Bio: The Electro Kid! (TEK) is a four piece Electro Power-Pop band from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Formed in January of 2010, TEK started as the solo project of Giles Higginson, slowly moving towards a full band throughout 2011 to incorporate Aden Bignell (Guitar), Luke Iles (Bass) and Tristan Higginson (Drums). Mixing elements of many different musical genres, [...]
Troy Culpan / November 30, 2011 8:47 pm
From Official Bio: LUGER BOA is the brainchild of Jimmy Christmas and the result of a multitude of strange influences and experiences touring Europe, Japan, Australia & The USA as singer/guitarist with NZ garage rock heroes the D4, who wowed audiences at all the major festivals, appeared on major US TV shows Letterman & Jimmy Kimmel Live, and sold in [...]
Troy Culpan / November 28, 2011 11:26 pm
From Official Bio: In the last few years, Australia’s VOYAGER have attained what can only be described as a worldwide cult following. Hailed as “one of the most original and daring groups on planet”, the band has battled geographical isolation to tour Europe twice, perform at ProgPower Europe 2006 and share stages with diverse acts like NIGHTWISH, STEVE VAI, SOILWORK [...]
Troy Culpan / November 19, 2011 9:03 am
From Bio: Live the band are a force to be reckoned with, as countless audiences around the world can attest. From headlining sold-out NZ tours, Big Day Out Auckland and Sydney, and Homegrown, to Tiger Translate parties in Vietnam, Camden Barfly, Levi’s Hong Kong, Quiksilver World Pro Bali, Big Night In Singapore, Viper Room LA, Mercury Lounge New York, British [...]
Scott Smith / November 18, 2011 7:57 am
Official band bio courtesy of (www.relevantdiscord.com) – “Relevant Discord is a modern rock act whose roots find ground in the raw angst and energy of the post-grunge movement yet whose branches of sound find distinction with the beauty and tension of string work and occasional dissonant elements. Lyrically, RELEVANT DISCORD’s work captures a depth, intensity, and honesty often found absent [...]
Troy Culpan / November 16, 2011 10:57 pm
From Bio: TRUCKER DIABLO began in early 2008 as four friends coming together collectively as a group to play music they loved and that defined them as individuals. This soon became an unstoppable machine through the local support of fans and the internet. Quickly they were hailed as a Northern Ireland super group due to the band members successful past. [...]
Troy Culpan / November 16, 2011 10:27 pm
From Bio: Captain Black Beard made it’s live debut on the 31st of October 2009 and has since been playing most of the clubs in Stockholm. At the end of 2010 the band decided to pick it up a notch and record a full length album. Having been in talks with the biggest rock producers in Sweden – Chips Kiesby [...]
Scott Smith / November 16, 2011 8:44 am
Official bio from www.devanband.com: “De Van´s journey began when Eric De Van met producer Tord Bäckström and Stefan Åberg in 2007. Eric had been hired to do the vocals for a theme song for a show to be aired on MTV. The young singer´s impressive potential was immediately recognized by Bäckström and they decided to team up. The song writing [...]
Scott Smith / November 15, 2011 3:33 pm
Official bio courtesy www.ilovemonstertruck.com: “There’s something comforting about a band name that delivers exactly what you are expecting to hear… In 2009, these four Canadians came together as Monster Truck, as somewhat of a side project for their other more serious bands (The Reason, Saint Alvia), but their original plans of getting wasted and playing sloppy rock got twisted into [...]
Scott Smith / November 14, 2011 2:59 pm
Official bio (www.hatchetdawn.com) – “The HATCHET DAWN debut album bound from a signature spooky dark mixture of modern heavy rock, metal and alternative music to craft a sound known as toxic horror rock, along with a touch haunting graveyard class. “It is a unique feeling to be in a band so diverse in all aspects and has a vibe like [...]
Scott Smith / November 14, 2011 7:47 am
Official band bio/press release: “Australian Hardcore is officially out of the bag. Once the nation’s best kept secret, the mainstream has been forced to take notice of the massive underground scene that has been taken to new heights both locally and internationally with the success of bands like Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction and Dream On Dreamer. And as the [...]
Scott Smith / November 10, 2011 8:58 am
Official Bio: “The Gloria Story celebrates an era when bands used to dress up before they went on stage – to make sure the visual experience was as entertaining and jaw dropping as the music. Also, The Gloria Story’s lack of self respect is obvious – they stop at nothing to pull off one of the most entertaining shows in [...]
Scott Smith / November 9, 2011 4:48 pm
Born out of a desire to create, and proudly influenced by, 80′s glam metal, Sandness from Italy are a band of young hard rockers that you need to keep in your sights. Having released their 2nd demo Life Without Control in May 2011, the band are set to capitalise on the interest shown in them thus far and will be [...]
Scott Smith / November 9, 2011 10:56 am
From Official Bio: ”From a country with an existing and strong metal identity the young innovators – the band’s mode age is still only 23 – Adept have taken Swedish fans and metal itself into the future. Since the early days, the sound has tightened as their pool of influence has broadened incorporating and weaving in elements of modern US hardcore, [...]
Scott Smith / November 9, 2011 8:17 am
Band Bio from Official Press Release: “While the story of The Bride is somewhat long for a band at an average age of 20 years old, it’s become clear that it is more or less still beginning. From local shows and house parties, the band was formed in 2006 – they changed members, released a slew of EPs and split [...]