Foxfires To Release Golden Age 7" EP in Early 2013 via Escapist Records

Escapist Records is pleased to announce plans to release the forthcoming Golden Age 7” EP from Worcester, MA’s Foxfires.  Founded in 2010, the members of Foxfires have cut their teeth in a variety of bands over the years, including time with Mountain Man, Four Year Strong, and Last Lights.  Foxfires creatively piece together a unique, passionate, and inspiring listening experience; drawing influence from defining artists like The Suicide File, Reach the Sky, and Modern Life Is War.

Vocalist Josh Lyford had this to say of the forthcoming EP: “We are beyond excited to release our new EP with Escapist Records. I think that the new material is a logical extension from our last EP, both lyrically and musically.  Lyrically, our last EP mostly dealt with the gap that develops when you lose someone close to you and the questions stemming from that. Golden Age is more of a reflection on what happens while you are in the process of rebuilding that part of you.”

The Golden Age 7” will contain six brand new songs and come with a digital-download containing the EP as well as two additional bonus songs.  The effort was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ian Van Opijnen (Mountain Man, Vanna, The Hotel Year) at The Echo Room Recording Studio and is slated for an early 2013 release through Escapist.

The song “Black, White Birch” can be streamed online exclusively here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB7UB2imQis.

Pre-order packages for the 7” will be launched in the near future.

MACHINA to Appear on Brand New Television Show ‘The Making of Rock Stars’

Little Rock, AR’s MACHINA, featuring Phil Taylor (former Future Leaders of the World) and John Le Compt (ex-Evanescence), is pleased to announce that they will be the featured band on an upcoming show chronicling the journey and real life struggles of musicians as they make their way to becoming rock stars. The show, ‘The Making of Rockstars’, is scheduled to premiere early next year, airing via syndication on Fox, CBS and ABC and hitting roughly 200 million viewers. The show is being filmed on the band’s U.S. headline run, which kicks off today in Springfield, MO at Outland Ballroom (see below for all current tour dates).
 
Along with the television show, the band and show will be interacting directly with fans via online updates and communication. It is here where fans will truly experience the creation of “reality television” as MACHINA faces daily challenges, gets into ridiculous situations and will relay their struggles through interviews and daily uploads of edited video highlighting their journey. Fans will be able to be a part of every experience, creating viral and engaging phenomena.

‘The Making of Rockstars’ producer David DeLay states, “I’m really excited to work with such a professional band as MACHINA on “The Making Of Rockstars”. The potential of this band is unlimited and the work ethic is unmatched. I believe you’re seeing the birth of the next great rock band.”

“MACHINA is amped to be featured on “The Making of Rockstars”. We believe that this groundbreaking medium will pave the road for original artists alike for many years to come,” adds vocalist Phil Taylor on behalf of MACHINA. “Sharing our music and connecting with our fans is what we’re all about, so it made perfect sense to form this partnership with David DeLay. We really look forward to getting our story out to the masses while touring in support of our new album.”

Stay tuned for more updates about “The Making of Rockstars”, coming soon.
See below for all current tour dates:

MACHINA U.S. Tour Dates:

11/7 – Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom

11/8 – Merriam, KS @ Aftershock

11/9 – Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall

11/10 – Houston, TX @ Numbers Night Club

11/12 – Fayetteville, AR @ Rogue Pizza Company

11/15 – Canton, MS @ Club 43

11/16 – New Orleans, LA @ Delgado Community College

11/17 – New Orleans, LA @ Hanger 13

11/18 – Dallas, TX @ Empire Rock Bar

11/21 – Memphis, TN @ Hard Rock Café Memphis

11/23 – Nashville, TN @ Hard Rock Café Nashville

11/24 – Broussard, LA @ The Station Bar & Grill

11/29 – Dardanelle, AR @ Front Street Grill

11/30 – Hot Springs, AR @ Maxine’s Live Music Venue

Vanna announces Home for the Holidays Tour

Vanna’s Home for the Holidays shows with Lionheart, Lions Lions, State Champs and Foreign Tongues can be found below

12/27 - Providence, Rhode Island - The Met (no Lionheart)
12/28 - Hartford, Connecticut - Webster Underground
12/29 - Portland, Maine - Studio 250
12/30 - Nashua, New Hampshire - Arena

‘Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III’: Vinyl Edition Hits Stores Today!

Last month, Adult Swim animated metallers DETHKLOK released their new album, Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III, to a #10 Billboard Top 200 chart debut. Now, the public can experience the immensity of the world’s greatest metal band on vinyl! The vinyl LP edition of the album with special etching is available today via Amazon.com.

 Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III was released on October 16, 2012 via Williams Street Records, the network’s independent music label. Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III is also available in a variety of additional formats including a standard CD, clean CD and Deluxe Edition CD/DVD combo, which includes a 32-minute behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of Dethalbum III, as well as music videos and more.

Head to www.adultswim.com/dethalbum3 NOW to listen to new tracks from the album, watch the music video for ‘The Galaxy’, and find information about the band’s current tour. Fans can also purchase the album at Best Buy and other retailers. Metalocalypse Season 4 is available now on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

Sounds Like Armageddon: Otep Releases First Ever Live Album

The wait is finally over. OTEP's first ever LIVE album titled Sounds Like Armageddon is out today!

OTEP comments “On this live album, you get a real ritual… the poetry, the passion, the intensity of our souls bleeding thru the songs. We worked really hard on this and we hope you love it.”

Fans can purchase Sounds Like Armageddon at Best Buy for $7.99 now through November 24th. The album will also be available at FYE for $9.99 until the end of the year. See over 20 brand new OTEP merchandise designs in the Victory Records new Fall catalog, available at the Victory Records Webstore.  Stay tuned here for updates on her sixth full-length studio album HYDRA , out on January 22^nd, 2013.

LAMB OF GOD Teams Up with AXS TV for Live Broadcast

Currently on tour in the United States supporting their latest album Resolution, LAMB OF GOD is pleased to partner with AXS TV for a live broadcast of their Philadelphia show on November 24^th from the Electric Factory.  Traveling with a full multimedia production, the band chose Philadelphia, site of the platinum DVD Killadelphia, knowing that it would be a wild night of metal.  The broadcast will run from 10 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. ET.  For more information on AXS TV and on the Lamb of God broadcast go to www.facebook.com/AXSTVConcerts or follow @AXSTV on Twitter.  

As part of the promotion for the broadcast, LAMB OF GOD has given AXS TV a signed Willie Adler ESP guitar for a giveaway.  Here is the Facebook link to sign up for that promotion: http://bddy.me/P8hF53 

Check out LAMB OF GOD’s exclusive announcement about the LIVE concert event on AXS TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3J69UAQu4M&feature=youtu.be.

 The Resolution U.S. tour continues until December 16^th with In Flames and Sylosis on all dates.  Hatebreed will appear until November 19^th and then HELLYEAH will appear through December 16^th.

Longe Media Conference Connect Links Tomorrow’s Stars with Today’s A&R and resources.

Know, but who you know. In addition, with the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true, as indicated by the glowing success of Longe Media Conference http://conference.longemagazine.com event. The upcoming 2013 Longe Media Conference is currently looking for Talented Musician to register to be a part of the 2013 showcase; http://longemusicians.eventbrite.com/#  (By March 2013). The upcoming conference slated to be  at  the Diamond Starr Hyatt Regency in Greenwich/Stamford will be pack with industry-achievement stories, career tips and seminars, offered by a sampling of entertainment’s most notable superstars and insiders, including Rep from Capital Records, Island Def. Jam and J Records.

“Talent, drive and determination alone aren’t enough to propel you toward success in the entertainment industry,” says Ms. Terrelonge, CMO of Longe Magazine. “Through Longe Magazine media conference unique events, we’re providing qualified participants with firsthand insight on how to get their big break. We’re also providing a highly coveted chance to meet personally with prestigious industry notables.”

Since launching the first Longe Magazine Media Conference 2009, the company has already held ten events in the Tri-State Area. Expert participation from the entertainment industry has increased 300 percent, and is projected to be even greater at the next Longe Media Conference Media Conference, which takes place again at Stamford Connecticut September 20-22,2013 and will feature such talents from all genre. Talented Musician Register here; http://longemusicians.eventbrite.com/#  

“The networking impact is huge, considering that 100 percent of those attending are making crucial contacts,” Kaback says. “People work for years to land a conversation with insiders, but we make that connection at Longe Magazine Media Expo. Ninety percent of those interviewed and selected to attend land at least some small- to medium-sized opportunities. About 10 percent hit home-runs.”

As the momentum behind the networking events continues to grow, so too does the company behind them. Longe Media Conference is expanding from its Connecticut base to seven new locations, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami.

 For more information, visit: http://www.longemagazine.com/conference

Coheed And Cambria and BTBAM announce US Tour dates

Coheed And Cambria, Between The Buried And Me, and Russian Circles have announced a major North American tour in February/March. Check out the dates below.

Tour Presale starts tomorrow @ 10am http://coheedandcambria.cinderblock.com/tickets.html
General On Sale FRIDAY NOV 9 AT 12 NOON.

Feb 04 2013 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Feb 05 2013 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Feb 07 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
Feb 08 2013 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
Feb 09 2013 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
Feb 10 2013 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Feb 12 2013 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Feb 14 2013 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Feb 15 2013 - Salt Lake City, UT - SaltAir
Feb 17 2013 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Feb 18 2013 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
Feb 19 2013 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
Feb 21 2013 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater
Feb 22 2013 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
Feb 25 2013 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Feb 26 2013 - The Marquee - Tempe, AZ
Feb 27 2013 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Mar 01 2013 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s
Mar 02 2013 - Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
Mar 03 2013 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
Mar 05 2013 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Mar 06 2013 - Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
Mar 07 2013 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
Mar 08 2013 - Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore
Mar 10 2013 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
Mar 11 2013 - Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
Mar 14 2013 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
Mar 16 2013 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall*
(NYC going on sale the following week)

Before Their Eyes announce new album and disbandment

Before Their Eyes will release their final album, The Finale sometime next year and will disband after.

The Finale. This will be the final chapter in the Before Their Eyes book. I started this band one night out of boredom sitting in my bedroom one night on township road 94 in Findlay, Ohio back in 2006. I never in my wildest of dreams thought we would travel the world playing hundreds of shows to thousands upon thousands of people. I have no regrets. I had some of the highest & lowest points of my life in this band.

It really helped me find myself. I appreciate EVERY SINGLE one of you for supporting me and making me feel so special. Meeting you all was really the highlight of it all - every time one of you told me our music helped you through a difficult part of your life - it reminded me WHY I started this band in the first place. It was never about record sales or being famous - it was about spreading a message of love and YOU. I am forever grateful to you all and I can’t wait to make you proud with this final release. I also can’t wait for you to hear the next chapter of my musical career.