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Rooney Announces New Tour
Rooney will be hitting the road on a new tour, find out where and when below.
TOUR DATES:
May 3 - The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA
May 4 - The Independent in San Francisco, CA
May 6 - Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA
May 18 - The Middle East in Cambridge, MA
May 19 - The Foundry at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA
May 20 - Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY
May 21 - Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The Los Angeles Murderfest Gets Closer and Closer By Giving Update to Mini Murderfest
The Los Angeles Murderfest's newest addition of it's "Mini" Murderfest version, which will be taking place this April, during the 22nd through the 24th of 2016. Has given another update via the Facebook page from the creator, planner, organizer Daniel Dismal who has handled the festival since it got started years back which reads;
"What's the hold up on bands, Dan?!" Been hearing that from some people and I just wanted to let every one of you know that I am just waiting for confirmation's from two bands. There's a ton of work that goes behind something like this and since the "Mini-Murder" is being held at a club with limited capacity, I only have so much in the way of budgets, unless I want to charge all you fine folks 50+ bucks per day to get in. If you remember though, the original fest was STACKED and it was always around $30 per day to get in, which was less than most shows at places like the House of Blues etc. Anyways, I am hoping to make initial announcements this week. If I cannot get the bands confirmed, we'll still do this. It will just be a super low-door festival with awesome bands that do understand that there's a vision behind this fest and it's truly not about taxing the fine people in the scene an exuberant amount of scrilla!"
NERVOSA Unveil New Album Details!
Brazil`s meanest power trio have returned! NERVOSA indulge in relentlessly raw all-female thrash metal on their second studio album Agony that almost effortlessly merges the energy of the glorious 80s with the refined aggression of this millennium! Today the band releases the cover artwork, track listing & announces the release date:
TRACKLISTING:
1. Arrogance
2. Theory Of Conspiracy
3. Deception
4. Intolerance Means War
5. Guerra Santa
6. Failed System
7. Hostages
8. Surrounded By Serpents
9. CyberWar
10. Hypocrisy
11. Devastation
12. Wayfarer (Bonus Track)
Agony was mixed and masteredby Andy Classen and this new Thrash masterpiece will be released on June 3rd via Napalm Records!
Scenario II's Mark Talks of New Music, Playing Shows and More!
Scenario II combines melodic death metal with thrash metal, to create their own unique blend of metal music. That said, the band has gone on to release material, with follow-up works coming soon. They have plans to continue to write material and play lots of nice countries from show to show with so much more in-store for them! Song writer, guitarist, bassist, and synthist Mark Van Doren discusses the band's time together, both past, and present activity.
1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.
Mark: I joined in 1999 a band called Aura which was a melodic metal band. I became songwriter and we played lots of nice gigs. It was a band with only friends but on professional level. For me personally, I wanted more, I needed more. The band stopped because we weren't on the same level anymore.
I missed playing with my friends and we talked a lot about what we really wanted. I started after 6 months with Scenario II with some of the members of Aura. We had a lot of line-up changes because of the higher goals Scenario II set and some members weren't on the same level as others. The band found a stable line-up and got lots of great memorable gigs. Scenario II had a lot of great musicians over the years.
Once again the band experienced a hard time in 2013 because of personal lives of some members and the very poor fees by venues, or no venues at all to play at. The market in Holland was killing the music industry and people stayed at home. We decided to get a break.
It was really what we needed. Again, I could't let go and start writing. I called my friend and drummer Bas van den Boom and we started recording my ideas. It wasn't just the recording and the tracks which were great, we really had the old fun factor back! Now, we are more motivated as ever before and started recording this killer record, which will be released this spring 2016.
2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?
Mark: When I left Aura and started Scenario II felt like Scenario II. Go live your dreams!
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?Mark: Scenario II is based out in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. We have the Eindhoven Rock city scene. Lots of great bands come from Eindhoven. It all started with the Dynamo club you will probably know? We grew up in dynamo and what a great scene we have in Eindhoven! I miss those days a lot. Dynamo Open Air! Awesome!
4. How would you describe your style?
Mark: Gothenburg Style with the frequent use of Female Vocals. We have an unique sound I have been told, so maybe you should all listen and let me know. ;)
5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
Mark: We have released an album called Uniforms of Death and our second album will come out this spring 2016. Scenario II will give you a very melodic heavy sound,fast twin riffs,synths with aggressive, heavenly vocals.
6. Do you have any new music in the works?
Mark: Beside Scenario II I am a producer/songwriter. I started my own studio and work on lots of projects.
7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
Mark: We are booking shows at the moment. We will start playing live after our new release comes out which will be probably in September 2016.
8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
Mark: Have fun with the band and write great albums and play lots of nice countries.
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
Mark: You can listen to Scenario II on Spotify or on our websites.
http://scenarioiiofficial.reverbnation.com
https://www.facebook.com/scenario2/
You can buy us at many online shops like iTunes, Amazon. Just google: Scenario II - Uniforms of Death.
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/artist/scenario-ii/id386125299Our merchandise will be online soon!
10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?
Mark: Wow that's a difficult question. I hope they will feel one with our music. There is a lot of emotion in our songs. It's a trip in emotions.
Andy Black Announces Solo Tour
Black Veil Brides' frontman vocalist Andy Biesack or Andy Black has flown solo on his own tour! Check out the dates below.
TOUR DATES:
UK:
5/10: SHEFFIELD @ The Leadmill
5/11: NEWCASTLE @ Newcastle University
5/12: GLASGOW @ 02 ABC
5/14: BIRMINGHAM @ 02 Institute Birmingham
5/15: CARDIFF @ Tramshed Cardiff
5/16: MANCHESTER @ O2 Ritz Manchester
5/18: BRIGHTON @ All Saints Hove
5/19: PORTSMOUTH @ Pyramid Centre
5/20: LONDON @ KOKO London
US:
5/23: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
5/24: Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
5/25: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
5/27: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
5/28: Freehold, NJ @ GameChangerWorld
5/29: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
5/31: Greensboro, NC @ Arizona Pete’s
6/1: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
6/3: St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
6/4: Orlando, FL @ The Social
6/6: Dallas, TX @ Trees
6/7: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
6/8: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
6/10: Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
6/11: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
6/13: Cleveland, OH @ Agora
6/14: Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
6/15: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
6/17: Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
6/18: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
6/19: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
6/21: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
6/22: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
6/24: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
6/25: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
6/27: Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
6/28: San Francisco, CA @ Social Hall SF
6/30: San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
7/1: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
7/2: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
exist†trace Releases "DREAM RIDER" Video
exist†trace has released the music video for their new song "Dream Rider" from their upcoming mini-album THIS IS NOW, due for worldwide digital release on March 16. Check out the video HERE.
Madness Of Sorrow Welcomes New Vocalist
Madness Of Sorrow are proud to announce the new singer of the band, Prophet. After three records the mastermind Muriel Saracino decided to focus on songwriting and the managerial side of the band, while continuing to take care of the guitar parts.
The current line-up is as follows:
Prophet: Vocals
Muriel: Guitar / Vocals
Derrick: Drums
The band is still looking for a bass player for live dates. For contacts: madnessofsorrow@libero.it.