Daily Archives February 10, 2012

Van Halen have just released a clip featuring David Lee Roth interviewing the Van Halen brothers, Eddie and Alex. They describe in detail the stories behind their musical upbringing in Holland and journey to Southern California. The clip can be seen here.

Earlier in the week the band released A Different Kind of Truth, which is their first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984. The band have also released a video for lead single “Tattoo” which can be seen here.

Van Halen have also announced their return to the live stage with an extraordinary 2012 North American tour. The announcement was made during a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the intimate Café Wha? in New York City...

Nashville singer/songwriter Kip Moore recently released his single “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” to both critical and fan acclaim. The video has nearly four million hits on YouTube and the track is rising quickly through the country singles charts (currently in the top 25), with journalists lauding his originality and passion – some are even comparing him to Bruce Springsteen:

“For years, I have been searching for the missing link between blue-collar rock and country music,” says noted journalist Robert K. Oermann, who writes for Music Row magazine. “This year, I think I have heard it. His name is Kip Moore… the roaring, propulsive performances on his debut album sound like signposts on the highway to some Southern-fried Born to Run.”

Moore grew up in the small town of Tif...

Wild Boy MGK brings out fellow emerging star Kid Ink to perform “My City” at his show at the Key Club in Los Angeles on Feb 8th.

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Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Slash (see below for full lineup).

2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, NC, conveniently situated between Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Also new in 2012: weekend RV and Tent Camping and the Friday Night Campground Party presented by Jägermeister, featuring performances from Foxy Shazam, Lez Zeppelin, One…The Only Tribute to Metallica. Full details are available at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.

The current lineup for Carolina Rebellion is as follows: Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Chevelle, Volbeat, Halestorm, P.O.D., Adelitas Way, Paper Tongues, Weaving The Fate, Redlight King, Red, New Medicine and Ghosts Of August. The festival will once again feature the two Monster Energy main stages and the Jägermeister third stage.

Jonathan Davis of Korn says: “We’re excited to bring Korn‘s new show to North Carolina and we fully intend on blasting out the loudest set of new dope sh#t ever at the Carolina Rebellion!!!”

“It is an absolute honor to be the headliner at such an amazing festival. It’s been a minute North Carolina…It’s good to be back. We can’t wait to see the masses at the Rebellion!” comments Brent Smith of Shinedown.

“Along with AEG Live, Right Arm is beyond excited to unleash the Carolina Rebellion lineup,” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producerof the festival for Right Arm Entertainment. “Like last year, it was our goal to make sure the 2012 lineup was stacked from top to bottom. Three stages of non-stop rock ‘n roll and a Friday night party to kick it all off…The ultimate rock festival in the Carolinas. Let the Rebellion begin!”

General Admission tickets for Carolina Rebellion go on sale to the public on Friday, February 17 at 10am EST at www.carolinarebellion.com and www.ticketmaster.com. To get access to the internet pre-sale, which will be held from Wednesday, February 15 at 10am EST through Thursday, February 16 at 10pm EST, go to the festival’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CRebellion) or www.carolinarebellion.com and sign up to receive the Rebellion newsletter. A limited number of early bird tickets will be available for only $59.50 plus fees.

This year, Carolina Rebellion–which was called “this generation’s Woodstock” by Examiner.com–will also feature an extensive selection of Camping Packages, as well as a VIP Lounge ticket option to invite the ‘Rebels’ to spend the weekend on-site in Rockingham and create an unforgettable party. The packages will be available via the internet pre-sale as well as the public on-sale. With every purchase of a Camping Package comes FREE TICKETS to the inaugural Friday Night Campground Party! Details for all Camping Packages and VIP Lounge tickets can be found at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.

Based on 2011 attendee feedback, Carolina Rebellion organizers have implemen...

Art of Dying have released the lyric video for their next single, “Sorry.” This will be the third single off the band’s major label debut, Vices and Virtues. The first single “Die Trying” was a Top 5 Active Rock hit and the follow up single “Get Thru This” made it into the Top 15 on the Active Rock chart. “Sorry” will hit radio in early March.

Art of Dying will hit the road in April on the Avalanche Tour with headliners Shinedown. The band played the inaugural year of the festival last year, and will join the tour this year for the final leg, from April 12 in Detroit until April 25 in Baltimore.

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Graffiti6 stopped by Conan last night for a live performance of “Free.” Lead singer Jamie Scott showcased his soulful vocals on the band’s breakout single against a backdrop of beautiful strings. “Free” appears on Graffiti6′s debut album, Colours, which is available now.