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REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS Contact: Dustin Hardman / AFM Records E-Mail: dh@afm-records.de Introducing Heavy Metal veteran HERMAN FRANK to the crowd is just meaningless like carry coals to Newcastle. The guitarist has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the early 80s. From ACCEPT to VICTORY to his solo project started in 2009 […]
The Heard was born somewhere between a subway station and a record fair in Stockholm 2016. Ida, Klara and Nicki formed The Heard after the break-up of their former band, Crucified Barbara. The void left a hunger to create new music and when Klara met longtime friend Skinny (Deathstars) at a record fair it was obvious […]
Texas rockers opened up the show for Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch and were so impressive I immediately went out and bought their new album titled “The Stories We tell Ourselves”. I’ve seen hundreds of concerts and the Lead Singer for this band was electrifying on stage, which reminded me of AC/DC’s Bon Scott. […]
Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish appeared on NBC’s TODAY this morning to announce a highly anticipated return to full-time touring in 2019, as the foursome sets out on the 2019 Group Therapy Tour with direct support from special guests Barenaked Ladies. The band formed by Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld during their time as students […]
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the release of its American Performer Series, a brand new electric guitar line and gateway into Fender’s Corona, Calif.-made electric guitar offerings. Previously called the American Special Series, American Performer marks the first refresh of guitars and basses at the $1,099.99 price point in more than 10 years. Available now, the […]
MAGIC DANCE was born in 2012 on Long Island, NY as a solo project for singer/songwriter Jon Siejka. A self-taught musician and producer, his debut EP, “Another World” was released in May 2013. “The Mirror of Dreams” and “Kiss Scene” EPs followed, all heavily influenced by the iconic synth-pop and film soundtrack music of the ‘80s. […]
C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) is pleased to announce that their North Street Complex has been named a National Historic Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. The North Street Complex includes the former manufacturing buildings, powerhouse, and Martin homestead. National Historic Landmarks are the highest level of recognition. According to National Park Service (NPS) criteria: “The quality of […]
Atreyu is a metalcore/alternative metal band from Orange County California formed in 1998. The band name comes from a character in the book “The Never Ending Story”. The band members are: Vocalist Alex Varkatzas; lead guitar Dan Jacobs; rhythm guitar Travis Miguel; bassist Marc McKnight and on drums/vocals Brandon Saller. The bands’ latest tour is […]
GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. The award is given to those individuals who personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul, the Father of Modern of Music. The Les […]
Corina Rose is a singer/songwriter from San Diego and “Our Love is Freedom” is her third album to be released and according to her “it’s the first album that is very intentional.” The theme of the album is Love-universal, transcendent, energetic and passionate. Each song represents a different facet of Love, Love for humanity and […]