Thursday, May 31, 2012

Band of the Week: Broadway!!!


Broadway is a post hardcore band out of Orlando, Florida. The band combines screamo vocals with melodic vocals. Their sound is similar to Chiodos however they remain true to their unique style. You'll like Broadway if you like Chiodos, Bring Me The Horizon, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows.

Check out their new single Lawyered
Find them on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/BroadwayBand


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Check this out!!!

Ahhh yes....Seether

Hey! I've started up a second blog (its in process so stay with me) similar to this one however the genres have shifted. The Livewire will feature news, reviews, videos, and more from rock and metal bands such as Five Finger Death Punch, Three Days Grace, Sick Puppies, Chevelle, Slipknot, Bullet for My Valentine, In This Moment, All That Remains, Disturbed and many more. So if this sounds good to you check it out, visit every so often and see whats new! Check it out at: http://emsrockblog.blogspot.com/
-Emily

Recent Additions to WARPED!


Some awesome recent additions to Warped Tour 2012 lineup!

Miss May I
Rise Against
Lostprophets
Of Mice and Men
Breathe Carolina
All Time Low
Falling in Reverse
New Found Glory
Pierce the Veil
Taking Back Sunday
Yellowcard
Anti Flag
Four Year Strong
Mayday Parade
T. Mills
Streetlight Manifesto
We The Kings
Sleeping With Sirens
Transit
Every Time I Die
blessthefall
Senses Fail
Motionless In White
Man Overboard
Memphis May Fire
You Me at Six

Get all the bands and concert info for Warped Tour at the concert website here!

http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands

Find the bands on Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, and Twitter.







Sunday, May 27, 2012

New Music Monday: Stitched Up Heart


Stitched Up Heart is an incredibly talented hard rock/metal band out of Los Angeles/Hollywood California. Lead singer Mixi provides strong beautiful female vocals backed by loud crunching instrumentals. Their sound is melodic and eerie but at the same time they maintain metal roots. You'll like Stitched Up Heart if you like, In This Moment and Evanescence.

Band Members: Mixi, Decker, Grant, Day-V Cardiac, Nicky War

Suggested Songs:
Is This The Way You Get Hell?
We're Alive

Support Stitched Up Heart at...
https://twitter.com/#!/StitchdUpHeart
http://www.facebook.com/StitchedUpHeartRock

Listen here...
http://www.facebook.com/StitchedUpHeartRock/app_2405167945

Stitched Up Heart- Is This The Way You Get To Hell?



Thursday, May 24, 2012

Band of the Week: Vanna!!!

It's not quite Friday but...

This weeks featured band is....Vanna! The post hardcore band hails from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 2004 however their first full length album Curses wasn't released until 2007. The band has released 2 more albums since then but surely they have more to give. Vanna embraces the hardcore instrumentals and growling vocals we all love and mixes them with more melodic vocals creating a perfect combination only Vanna can make. You'll like Vanna if you like: Confide, Broadway, Memphis May Fire


Current Members:

Davey Muise – lead vocals (2009-present)
Nick Lambert – rhythm guitar (2004–present)
Joel Pastuszak – guitar, clean vocals (2012–present)
Shawn Marquis – bass, backing vocals (2005–present)
Skuz - drums(touring 2012)

Show your support!
http://www.facebook.com/vannamusic
http://www.vannaboston.com



Upcoming Album Release!


On June 12th 2012 Miss May I will be releasing the much anticipated album At Heart. Miss May I is a metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. After signing with Rise Records the band released Apologies Are For The Weak in 2009 and later released Monument in 2010. You'll like Miss May I if you like Of Mice and Men and Bring Me The Horizon. You can purchase At Heart on itunes as well as at your local record store.

Support the band!
http://www.myspace.com/missmayi
http://www.facebook.com/MissMayIMusic
https://twitter.com/#!/missmayiband

Miss May I- Relentless Chaos

Friday, May 18, 2012

Band of the Week: Paramore


While they've been around a while and their fan base is well established it's nearly impossible to not enjoy at least one of Paramore's songs. The bright pop rock sound and lyrics about love, heartache, and even vampires will always be a staple in the alternative rock community. There have been rumors, insults, breakups, and more surrounding the band but they always pull through. band member have come and gone throughout the years but the music is still as strong as ever. You'll like Paramore if you Mayday Parade and Forever the Sickest Kids.

Paramore- Monster


Paramore- Ignorance

Paramore- Misery Business

Paramore- Pressure



Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Some news!




Paramore show exclusive...
http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/05/paramore_announce_intimate_sco.html




While She Sleeps New Video...
http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/05/while_she_sleeps_reveal_new_vi.html

Check out Kerrang Magazine for more news, reviews, and bands!



Monday, May 14, 2012

Family Values

Many bands are made of more than just friends, its a family affair. These alternative rock and pop rock bands have brothers, sisters, cousins, and more...


Kings of Leon
Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Nathan Followill, Matthew Followill

Kings of Leon- Back Down South
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Tokyo Hotel
Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg  Listing, Gustav Schafer

Tokyo Hotel- Dark Side of the Sun

The Veronicas
Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso

The Veronicas- Untouched

My Chemical Romance
Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro, Frank Iero

My Chemical Romance- Na Na Na Na






New Music Monday: Forever Is Forever


This weeks new music comes from Forever is Forever out of Winchester, Virginia. This pop rock group is unsigned at the moment but they are producing an incredible ep. They mix pop rock instrumentals with simple lyrics that can reach a wide variety of audiences. You'll like Forever is Forever if you like Sparks the Rescue, The Love Light, and All Time Low.

Support the band!

http://www.myspace.com/foreverisforevermusic
http://www.facebook.com/ForeverIsOver

Listen to the key track Over You on Alternative Press:

http://www.altpress.com/apr/artist/issue_284_march_2012/18692/

Friday, May 11, 2012

Band of the Week: Blacklisted Me


This weeks band/artist comes from Hollywood, California. Blacklisted Me is a female artist Lexus Amanda who incorporates pop, goth, emo, hardcore, and even techno influences into her music. You'll like Blacklisted Me is you like Evanescence, Paramore, I See Stars, 30 Seconds to Mars (older), and any hardcore/pop bands.

(For all contact info visit her website below)
http://www.blacklistedme.com/

Emerald Eyes

Reprobate Romance

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Word on the street...

Music News and Updates

Broadway album release date for 'Gentlemans Brawl' has beeen moved from May 22nd to June 19th...

http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_broadway_to_release_gentlemans_brawl_june_19_moved_from_may_22


Foster the People releases 'Houdini' video...


Foster the People- Houdini


Angels and Airwaves Perform Live at the Kroq Weenie Roast!


http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/watch_angels_and_airwaves_perform_live_at_the_kroq_weenie_roast





Monday, May 7, 2012

New Music Monday: My Heart to Fear


My Heart to Fear is an incredible metalcore band out of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They blend theatrical and melodic tones with loud crunching heavy instrumentals. The mix of growls and screams with backing group vocals is sure to send chills up your spine and make an instant fan. The band is unsigned at the moment however they have some greats songs out there as well as live/music videos. You'll like My Heart to Fear if you are a metalcore fan of any kind as well as if you like bands like Asking Alexandria.

Show your support and follow, like, and friend these guys!

http://www.myspace.com/myheart2fear
http://www.facebook.com/myhearttofear
https://twitter.com/#!/myhearttofear


My Heart To Fear- The Witching Hour

My Heart To Fear- Hell or High Water


Saturday, May 5, 2012

A little something for Friday night...

Miss May I- Relentless Chaos

Senses Fail- Family Tradition

30 Seconds to Mars- Capricorn (A Brand New Name)

Angels and Airwaves- Secret Crowds

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sleeping With Sirens


Sleeping With Sirens, a post hardcore band out of Orlando, Florida is the band of the week. The band is made up of members from For All We Know, Broadway, and We Are Defiance. Their sound is a combination of hardcore riffs and strong vocals. Their lyrics can relate to anyone in any situation similar to Mayday Parade only louder and heavier and what really sets them apart is the "screamo" aspect. Some favorites are You Kill Me (In A Good Way), Tally It Up Settle The Score, If You Can't Hang. You'll like Sleeping With Sirens if you like Mayday Parade and Broadway.

If You Can't Hang

You Kill Me (In A Good Way)