Rock Against MS Presents: RAMS N.A.M.M. METAL ALLSTAR JAM Where? The Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen, 122 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 (714-871-2233) When?  Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10pm ‘til Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3am Why?  Because the organization raises awareness and funds for one of the most important causes we know of, it’s […]

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    After the stellar show on Day 1, we were excited to get to the festival grounds on day 2 which featured all-original music from well-known Canadian bands, with GrimSkunk and Bookakee headlining the bill.  My personal revelation of the day was T-Bone, a band from Repentigny QC whose heavy, in-your-face rock riffs are supported […]

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[Editor’s note: Check out our coverage of Day 2 here!] If the endless corn fields of the Monteregie region (just east of Montreal) seem to you like an unlikely venue for a heavy metal music festival, you’re certainly not alone; we here at FlashWounds initially thought the same. All the more reason to make the […]

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  First Single, “Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart,” Premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1 / Apple Music and Available Today!       Multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe Nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell will release his fifth studio album Higher Truth on Friday, September 18, 2015 via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).  […]

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  In today’s world, we live and breathe side by side with (or sometimes seeming more like inside of) cyberspace, technology and social media… watching and being watched…experiencing a wide range of emotions that simply weren’t part of life even less than two decades ago.  In his current single “Little Brother Is Watching,” guitar virtuoso, […]

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    By SethM   These two weeks might just be the greatest two weeks music-wise of my entire life.   As in EVER.  I like a really wide variety of music and get to a lot of shows but rarely ~ if ever ~  do my favorite bands tour in the same year ~ and […]

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    26-Date Tour Launches August 7th   ******     Editor’s Note/Update: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and YES co-founder, Chris Squire. Chris peacefully passed away last night (27 June 2015) in Phoenix, Arizona.”  ~ YES   Read […]

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      ******   The Bulletboys proved they were back and ready to tear the house down with their massive release Elefante, which took the world by storm on June 9. This long awaited album showed that the Bulletboys are unstoppable thanks to their suggestive “rock candy”- hard style and incredible vocals courtesy of singer and founding member Marq Torien, […]

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  In March of this year, Dee Snider and his Twisted Sister bandmates mourned the loss of their drummer, AJ Pero.   The tragedy led them to announce that the 2016 touring season (the 40th anniversary of the band’s formation) would be the end of the road for the world-dominating force of nature that is Twisted Sister.    And while […]

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    411 Underground and FlashWounds, no strangers to collaborating with each other in the past, have again joined forces, this time for 411 Underground’s “Rock Is Alive” Summer Series. The collaborative effort will present a diverse range of talented musicians as each week, the 411 Underground program will feature a full interview with guests […]

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For forty years and as many albums later, Santana, cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten Grammy® Awards and three Latin Grammy® Awards. He won a record-tying nine […]

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  Cleopatra/Deadline Records to Release Elefante on June 9th World Wide     Coming Soon: “Rollover,” the first single to hit the airwaves, so stay tuned!!     Hollywood’s BulletBoys are back and ready to tear the house down with their new massive release Elefante, scheduled to take the world by storm on June 9. This long awaited album shows that […]

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Kickstarter Campaign Launched to Fund Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia    World-renowned surrealist Vincent Castiglia will be working with award-winning filmmaker John Borowski on Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, an official biopic of Vincent’s work and life, but needs his international fan base to support the Kickstarter campaign to […]

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  January 19 Show in Charlotte, North Carolina to Stream on Yahoo      Spinefarm is thrilled to announce the signing of Pittsburgh’s incendiary punk rock iconoclasts Anti-Flag, who have served as a constant voice of and agent for change by advocating peace and human rights through their tireless work with and support of organizations […]

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  The prizes are bigger this time around, but so is the talent!   Mass Punishment is back with a vengeance. At The Break Contest last year, they shredded their way to the great Skate & Surf Festival stage and played alongside bands like Alkaline Trio, New Found Glory and Circa Survive, bringing true, militant, […]

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    Music Luminaries Will Gather To Perform With and Honor Billy Gibbons & Butch Trucks at Annual Event Red Carpet 6:00-7:00pm ~ Concert Begins at 7:00pm   ADOPT THE ARTS will launch a live benefit concert and event for LAUSD elementary schools on Monday, 1/12 at The Roxy (9009 W. Sunset Blvd.) in West Hollywood: music […]

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    Linkin Park, Slipknot and Judas Priest Lead Lineup of Over 60 Bands May 15, 16 & 17 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio     Rock On The Range, America’s premier hard rock festival, returns to central Ohio’s Columbus Crew Stadium May 15, 16 and 17, 2015 for its ninth year with a stellar […]

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  Beyond Today ~ Guy Johnston, guitar/lead vocals, Chris Silva, guitar, Tony Trujillo, bass/backup vocals, Cory Burke, drums ~ brings us “Stay” from their debut self-titled album (Note:  from that link, you can also download the other tracks from the album, and 50% of sales go to the Fender Music Foundation).   So give “Stay” a listen, maybe even check out […]

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      FlashWounds learned that there had been a bit of a change in plans for the Dimebag memorial show at The Dog, so we went right to the source to find out the details ~ and just as we assumed, you can’t keep a show that’s meant to happen from happening in a […]

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    Pop Evil ~ vocals: Leigh Kakaty, guitar: Davey Grahs, guitar: Nick Fuelling, drums: Chachi Riot, bass: Matt DiRito ~ are about to launch their Set In Stone Tour that will take them through to Dec. 21. Here’s a list of the full tour itinerary.     The second day of the tour (Nov. 29th) […]

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Video Up For Viewing Now! Compilation To Be Released in the US November 24th Via The End Records and Will Include 14 Songs, Including Two New Tracks Super Deluxe Physical Package Coming January 20th! Toronto, Ontario punk rockers Billy Talent ~ vocals – Benjamin Kowalewicz, guitar – Ian D’Sa, bass – Jon Gallant, drums – Aaron Solowoniuk ~ have announced […]

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It’s nearly time for our biggest event of the year! Guitars for Vets will host its annual National fundraiser, ROCK the RUMBLE IV, on Saturday, November 15 at The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $10 on-line in advance and $15 day of show.  Admission is free if you donate a […]

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      Criss Angel has unveiled his latest creation: The SUPERNATURALISTS™, featuring 8 mind-blowing magicians who destroy reality and revolutionize the live magic ensemble experience.   Premiering June 2015 at the Foxwoods® Resort Casino in Connecticut, The SUPERNATURALISTS™ will launch with a three-week run there before continuing on as a national and world tour (additional […]

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  Guitar World Premieres Lyric Video For “B-Side Track”   Patrick Sieben will release Under The Neon Light via District 7 on February 24, 2015.  GuitarWorld.com has premiered the lyric video for “B-Side Track;” you can view it here.  The lead track is also available via iTunes.  About Patrick Over the past three years, Patrick […]

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On the morning of October 5th, 2014, AGENT STEEL / ENGINE / REDEMPTION and MASTERS OF METAL guitarist Bernie Versailles suffered a brain aneurysm and was rushed to an emergency room in Southern California for an operation.  While many know him as a talented guitarist, songwriter, and recording engineer, Bernie is also a loving friend, […]

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  By Alyce Hayes   There comes a time in most of our lives when we encounter a song, artist or band that resonates louder and more profoundly than anything else we’ve ever heard. The Last Internationale will be ~ and in fact already are ~ filling that role for many ~ whether through their […]

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  Kicking Off New “Grey Matters” Campaign ~ Benefitting “Camp Jinka” for Children of Families Impacted by Brain Cancer     This weekend’s 7th annual New Jersey Zombie Walk takes on a great matter ~ Grey Matter, that is ~ with their current focus on spreading awareness about brain cancer. Last year, the Zombie Walk […]

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  Tour Gets Underway Thursday, October 9 in Indianapolis and Continues With Stops in New York City on October 17 and Los Angeles November 21 Band Will Ring in 2015 With Three Shows ~ December 31, January 2 and January 3 ~ at The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO Acclaimed instrumental electronic rock band STS9 ~ hailed as […]

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  Available Now via UDR Music   Wild, hot, and headbangers’ heaven ~ that was Wacken Open Air 2013 (the famous festival’s 24th year!), which included over 120 bands on seven stages playing to a voracious crowd of 75,000 fans braving the scorching heat. Metalheads from all over the world celebrated the most legendary party […]

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 Single “War Hero” Video Banned on Russian TV Available Digitally Now   A Portion of The Proceeds from Song To Be Donated To The Books For Soldiers Fund Drive   New York based (by way of Iran, Vienna & London) artist Rob Decoup’s thought- provoking video for the song “War Hero” from his forthcoming full-length […]

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Join in Twin River Casino’s first New England Whiskey Festival and support the RI Hospitality Association Education Foundation at the same time! The finest companies in the hospitality industry will gather at Rhode Island’s premiere entertainment facility to show off the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations. Discover new brands, the hottest beverage trends, and […]

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    By Jason W. Prokowiew LGBT musicians in pop culture exist on a timeline, finding fame and fans however they can/choose to within their comfort zone given where they are on that timeline ~ and for those who remain in the public eye for more than 15 minutes, sometimes that comfort zone changes. Think […]

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  Geoff Tate Will Also Donate Proceeds of Song “Facing My Demons” To Stow, Who Continues To Make Progress After Beating at Dodger Stadium in 2011   On opening day of the baseball season in 2011, San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow was beaten in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium by two individuals who are currently […]

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By SethM There’s nothing ordinary about the Carnivores Tour.  How could there be, with three incredibly unique bands always pushing the boundaries of their respective music, each with a diverse, incredible loyal fan base, and with a combined history of over 50 years in the business but somehow not succumbing to the downfalls of the […]

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    By SethM     Say/think what you will about Kiss, especially long-time targets Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, but there’s no denying that the band still puts on one hell of a performance and deserve a standing ovation for their shows and ~ after 40 years ~ ability to sell out major venues […]

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Band Lineup Announced ~ Compilation To Be Released August 19, 2014 411 Underground Radio continues its anniversary campaign “Celebrating 5 Years of Independent Music” with the upcoming compilation “Best of 411: The 411 Underground Edition,” due out on August 19. The compilation showcases 35 tracks from some of the many talented, independent artists featured on […]

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  1st Drum Circle For Healing Takes Place Sunday, August 10th   Stephen Perkins, drummer of Jane’s Addiction, will lead the BEAT MS Drum Circle Sunday, August 10th at the Paramount Ranch nestled in Agoura Hills, CA. Perkins has asked many of his friends to join and help the healing begin, and they’ll be doing […]

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    New Album Between The Stars Set for September 16 Release on Loud & Proud Records ~ iTunes Pre-Order Starts HERE Today   Flyleaf ~ the five-piece, multi-platinum alternative rock band ~ debuted their brand new video for “Set Me On Fire” today, Tues., July 29. Watch the clip and read the Q&A with the […]

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   Best Nu-Punk/Metal/Death-Trash Band Is Taking Over the World and Releases Self-Titled Record Tomorrow, July 29th    Legend Group Records’ “You’ve Got Talent Competition,” Fender Guitar Give-Away, & More Will All Be Part of the Fun!   Get ready groovy metal-heads, as FUNGONEWRONG will be shredding the stage as headliners of TRUEFEST II for their record release […]

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  String of Exclusive Dates in Seattle Scheduled   TGG’s Debut Album Holy Crow Out Now on Guessing Game Music   The Guessing Game, Seattle’s (and arguably the States’) latest rising rock band, will kick play some intimate exclusive dates in its hometown of Seattle before heading down to the Guitars Under The Stars festival […]

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Music Performances Plus a Whole Lot More ~ This Is a Totally Unique Event! Today (7/12) is the last day to get your tickets at the discounted price! ************ *Music by Ben Carroll *Music by Kurt Myhaver *Singing Bowl Performance by Jaclyn Ouillette *Boat across the lake *14 acres of island tranquility *Swimming *Rope swing splash […]

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  By SethM Ready for an evening of nostalgia courtesy of two great rock and roll bands? Although it’s called the “Heaven on Earth Tour,” it should really have been called the “More Hits, Less Bullshit Tour” because that’s exactly what audiences get from Cheap Trick and Boston ~ just the good stuff, not a […]

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The city of Des Moines, Washington and NW Entertainment  got together and came up with the perfect recipe for  throwing a party and helping a really great cause at the same time…so they’re proud to present the Born to be Wild 2014 Tour featuring: Stone Revolver [our good pals] Mom’s Rocket Thelxie Eaves Chasing Oz …and […]

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By Seth M Because 3 days of of music and comedy with over 100K people isn’t enough this year, Monster Energy, Revolver Magazine, Guitar World and the folks from Rock on the Range prefaced the festival (read our review here) with “Roast on the Range.” Although this was the third event of its kind (the first […]

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Jeff discusses his many roles in, thoughts on, and successes in the music industry, past and present….as well as parts of his creative process, respect for fellow musicians, and the recurring theme of coffee in his life.   The Guessing Game, a true collaboration of talented and experienced musicians, brought together by the multi-faceted Jeff […]

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Come help us celebrate the life and memories of one of the hugest supporters/ promoters of the local music scene and an all-around terrific guy ~ BILL DUMAS!  “He was one of my best friends.  This is my show, and 7HP gets to play last.”  ~ Brian Holbrook For this special tribute, 12 Step Program […]

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Band Returns to the Road with Co-Headliner Michael McDonald on August 2 for Their Most Extensive US Run in Years    Toto and Eagle Rock Entertainment are celebrating the chart topping sales success of the band’s just released 35th Anniversary Tour – Live In Poland.  The title is available in configurations that include 2CD, DVD, Blu-ray, […]

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