Andrew Douglas (RECREATING EDEN) Releases Official Music Video for Cover of Pat Benatar’s “LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD”

Andrew Douglas of San Antonio based Progressive Rock Band RECREATING EDEN has released the official music video for their cover of the PAT BENATAR classic, “Love Is a Battlefield.” “This is a cover video that has been in the works for a couple months now and we are excited to finally share it with the world. The band is getting ready to release our debut album in 2019 and … Continue reading Andrew Douglas (RECREATING EDEN) Releases Official Music Video for Cover of Pat Benatar’s “LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD”

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VARNA Release Lyric Video for “The Craving”

Los Angeles Hard Rock Band VARNA has released the lyric video for their single, “The Craving.” “We are extremely proud to release such high driven female powered beast as ‘The Craving’ for 2019. This song about the push and pull of primal emotions you have instantly with someone–that carnal desire–but it never transforms into what you would like. You are stuck with the craving. Sometimes we just … Continue reading VARNA Release Lyric Video for “The Craving”

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Puddle of Mudd with 710OIL and Mick Blankenship at Boathouse Live in Newport News, Virginia January 10, 2019

Fans were not disappointed at the Puddle of Mudd show held at the relatively new venue, Boathouse Live in Newport News, Virginia. There were many locals present, musicians and fans alike, who came to see 710OIL, one of the openers, after a months-long hiatus from the local stages. Frontman Chris Johnson took a leave of absence to have some neck surgery but was back full … Continue reading Puddle of Mudd with 710OIL and Mick Blankenship at Boathouse Live in Newport News, Virginia January 10, 2019

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Marty Brown Inks Deal With Plowboy Records

Country legend and awarded songwriter Marty Brown has joined the Plowboy Records roster. He is putting the finishing touches on his album which is due out this spring. Look for first radio single in February. Pictured at the Plowboy Records office are (L to R): General Manager Ben Ewing, Marty Brown and President Shannon Pollard Continue reading Marty Brown Inks Deal With Plowboy Records

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Lake Street Dive with Mikaela Davis at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia January 4th, 2019

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Cradle Of Filth announce Cryptoriana World Tour 2019

UK’s legendary extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH recently announced their return to North America in support of their latest album Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay! For the second leg of their North American onslaught, the band has enlisted industrial/metal shock rocker WEDNESDAY 13 as well as theatrical metal new comers RAVEN BLACK. For the first time in years, CRADLE OF FILTH‘s set will feature … Continue reading Cradle Of Filth announce Cryptoriana World Tour 2019

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CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “RAISED ON COUNTRY”

Chris Young is “one helluva country singer” (Music Row) and one listen to his “rich baritone” (The Tennessean) and there is no doubt he was “Raised On Country.” “A traditionalist in an era of boundary movers” (New York Times), the 33-year old Young pays homage to his predecessors and country music icons Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie, George Strait, Alan Jackson and Hank Williams … Continue reading CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “RAISED ON COUNTRY”

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Aftermath’s Charlie Tsiolis Talks Touring, New Singles and Writing Process

How long have you all been together as Aftermath? Charlie: We originally formed on Halloween 1985. We then broke up in 1996. Reformed in 2014 to do a festival in Germany and decided to write some new music. If you would introduce yourselves. Name, what you play, former or other bands you are or were in? Charlie: Kyriakos “Charlie” Tsiolis – vocals Steve Sacco – … Continue reading Aftermath’s Charlie Tsiolis Talks Touring, New Singles and Writing Process

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MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Reveal New Single, “The Chains of Fame” Off Upcoming LP

“America’s Most Dangerous Kult” has released their newest single, “The Chains of Fame.” Originally premiered on MXDWN, “The Chains Of Fame” is the debut track off of their upcoming LP, In The House Of Strange Affairs. “A dynamic song, “The Chains of the Fame” feels like a much shorter song than its four minute run-time. Cinematic strings and unexpected audio samples during the bridge of the song … Continue reading MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Reveal New Single, “The Chains of Fame” Off Upcoming LP

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“It’s Christmas Time”: an Interview With The Weather Kings

“It’s Christmas Time, it’s Christmas Time” and we are chatting with The Weather Kings today about the holidays and what their Christmas festivities are for this year and years past! What are your favorite festivities surrounding Christmas? Playing music has to be first on the list because, well, Weather King is about music. And there is something especially uplifting about singing carols as a group. … Continue reading “It’s Christmas Time”: an Interview With The Weather Kings

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