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Ric Peters: The Grammy's

Ric Peters and What Are The Grammys

Anoxia

Read About Our Featured Band Of The Month

2013 Maryland Deathfest

11th Annual Deathfest

Richie Wise

Wiser After All These Years

Jimmie's Chicken Shack: Jimi Haha

20 Questions With Jimi Haha

Silvertung

Rockin Baltimore and Next...The World

Adler

Some Great New Rock N Roll

Ric Peters: The Grammy's Stardog Champion: Nick Coyle & Aaron Fink Anoxia 2013 Maryland Deathfest Richie Wise Jimmie's Chicken Shack: Jimi Haha Silvertung Adler Fatally Yours @ Recher Theatre--Towson, MD.  3-15-2013
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Randy Jackson

Hi Everyone. I got the chance to sit down with Randy Jackson from the band Zebra before his solo acoustic performance at the House of Rock in March. Shockwave: I'm Mike from Shockwave, nice to meet you Randy. Randy Jackson: Nice to meet you too Mike. Have you ever played here before? Not in this club no, but I played Baltimore last year for the Fallen Blue Fundraiser. I saw on your website that you are pretty busy touring up and down the east coast with your acoustic tour. How is that going? Sometimes it's great, sometimes its not, like I played in Chicago last week and no one was there and then the next night I'm in Milwaukee and the place was packed. Now you have been playing music for a very, very long time, can you tell me how things are different for you now and when the first Zebra album came out? I think I'm kind of settled and feel a little more secure. I think the fact I'm doing so many different things like still doing Zebra, doing this acoustic thing and also performing with the symphony, different streams of incomek, you know, so it's a...

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Dropping Sully: Unvarnished (Live)

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Finally, something I can listen to and just crash on my couch on a Sunday! Hometown boys Dropping Sully always seem to come through! My only problem with Unvarnished is that some of the songs seem to drag out. But hey, if you're crashing on the couch on a lazy Sunday, that's a different story. Chris Wojtal's voice is just...well, it's just plain great. One of those voices you know you can keep listening to. The only word I can think of to describe it is, 'natural.' The songs are catchy. Good tunes, if you ask me. I'd have chosen somewhere other than The 8x10 to record, but hey, to each his own.

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Anoxia

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Photo By Kady Jordan With the current struggling music scene, and bands rising and fallen, one particular band has faced tremendous trials and tribulations and has risen above all...Anoxia. In the past few years, there's been a rise in female fronted rock bands, and Anoxia has taken the helm. But, don't let the idea of them being a female fronted band become the only stand out trait; everyone in the band stands out in their own way. Whether it's the unique drum stylings of Matt Boccia, to the well placed rhythm bass guitar of Dan Krol, or the heavy guitar playing of original founding member Joe Horan and TJ Darpino that complements the vocal styling of Chrystal Jordan, everyone brings something great to the plate. Throughout the bands career, they've received numerous nominations as well as opened up for some well noted national acts including (hed) p.e., Saving Abel, to headlining their own big shows. Just recently Anoxia headlined their very successful video release show which showcased the premiere of their video "You're Not Alone." The band currently has their EP out, and has received good praise among people in the Baltimore music scene. With a lot of steam running...

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Queensryche w Geoff Tate @ Belly Up Tavern 04-19-2013
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 23:56    | Written by Johnnie Vrana    PDF Print E-mail

 

Queensryche Belly Up Tavern

 

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By now you know that there are two versions of Queensryche, both recording new material, both touring. Geoff Tate's version of the band is performing all of "Operation:Mindcrime" in honor of its 25th anniversary. The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach was sold out and in full support of Tate and his new bandmates. Was it different? Absolutely. This time around, the focus was on the music. There were no videos, there was no stage, there were no actors. This was just a band playing songs and celebrating the music. There was a different vibe, with bassist Rudy Sarzo and guitarist Robert Sarzo displaying a dynamic stage presence for Tate and guitarist Kelly Gray to feed off of. Drummer Simon Wright and keyboardist Randy Gane provided the rhythm and ambience to hold it all together. The extensive encore featured a heavy dose of "Empire" tracks and left the crowd satisfied, yet wanting more. Having recently seen both lineups of Queensryche, I would recommend taking advantage of experiencing whichever version is playing near you. The situation is what it is, and both bands are performing incredible songs with smiles on their faces. What more could you want from a live show?

 
A SOUND OF THUNDER Release Lyric Video and Free Download
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 15:08    | Written by Steve Higgs    PDF Print E-mail

The official lyric video for the song "I Will Not Break" from American metal merchants A SOUND OF THUNDER can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new album "Time's Arrow", which will be released on June 4th via Mad Neptune Records.

The song is also streaming and available as a free download at the band's ReverbNation page here.

Known for their total disregard of trends, with "Time's Arrow" A SOUND OF THUNDER have maintained their unique blend of metal, prog, and classic rock, while raising the stakes in terms of song-writing, performance, and production. "We haven't intentionally changed direction at all," said guitarist Josh Schwartz. "We've just continued writing what we love and writing quality songs, although this album did turn out a bit heavier, darker, and faster than the last one. "Time's Arrow" is basically "Out of the Darkness" on steroids," said Schwartz, referring to the band's previous album released on Nightmare Records in 2012.

A SOUND OF THUNDER recorded "Time's Arrow" at Assembly Line Studios with producer Kevin '131' Gutierrez (SHINEDOWN, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT, DECEASED).

The 64-minute, 11-song album includes a duet between ex-IRON MAIDEN vocalist Blaze Bayley and A SOUND OF THUNDER vocalist Nina Osegueda on the brooding, Black Sabbath-inspired "My Disease". Other songs set to appear on the album include "Queen of Hell", which was previewed on a limited EP earlier this year, "I'll Walk With You", a zombie epic inspired by The Walking Dead television series, and the monumental 10-minute title track "Time's Arrow".

A SOUND OF THUNDER will also break new ground by issuing a short story, penned by drummer Chris Haren, expanding on the story told in the lyrics of the title track.

"Time's Arrow" is available for pre-order in a variety of formats via ASoundOfThunderBand.com.

Pre-Order Options:

* Standard CD album

* Deluxe Box Set: a limited edition 12-inch clamshell box which contains: CD, metallic art print, 9" x 9" booklet including "Time's Arrow" short story by Chris Haren, 4" embroidered patch, wristband, and engraved shotglass.

* Standard vinyl

* Limited blue vinyl

In addition, through April 12th fans have the opportunity to have their names printed in the CD and vinyl credits, and gain access to a collection of unreleased archival recordings, through a number of pre-order options.

A SOUND OF THUNDER will embark on a series of dates this spring in support of "Time's Arrow", including providing tour support for RAVEN on upcoming "All For One Forever" shows celebrating the 30th anniversary of the "All For One" album.

A SOUND OF THUNDER's last album, "Out of the Darkness", was released on March 27, 2012 via Nightmare Records.

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