Monthly Archives February 2013

(PCM) It was just announced today that rock band Stone Temple Pilots have officially terminated Scott Weiland. No further details have been revealed at this time. Definitely leaves fans of the band with many unanswered questions and we certainly hope to have more clarity shed on this situation soon.

Stone Temple Pilots resurfaced in 2008 after quite a long hiatus and performed quite a number of shows last year. PCM caught up with the band at last Septembers Rock Allegiance Festival in Hershey, PA (See review here)

Only time will tell if Stone Temple Pilots will continue with a new vocalist. Scott Weiland recently spoke with Rolling Stone magazine only yesterday claiming that despite the circulating rumors he had not be terminated from the band...

(PCM) Like similar rock artists, Nickelback, Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, Lorenzo’s sound is characterized by great songs driven by high-energy guitar.

Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Hinder, 5-Finger Death Punch) produced the CD and did a fantastic job!

With great recordings in hand, Lorenzo quickly rose to become the top independent rock act in the Midwest per the Billboard/DiscMakers Independent Music World Series. They got their first Billboard add at WEBN in Cincinnati, and opened for several major acts, such as 3 Doors Down, Shinedown, Default and Hinder.

What followed were live shows with Stone Temple Pilots, Saving Abel and being featured on ESPN’s “The LIfe” website ...

(PCM) Rockers Alice In Chains have recently announced that their highly anticipated new album “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here” will be released in May 2013. Fueling excitement is the first track “Hollow,” which was initially released as a lyric video but has taken on a life of its own, hitting No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock radio chart and closing in on No. 1 on the Active Rock radio chart.

The song was amplified by the Vevo premiere of an official companion video, which was shot by award-winning director Roboshobo (Metallica, Mastodon, Green Day). The stunning sci-fi-themed clip, which can be seen below:

Fans can catch Alice In Chains performing “Hollow” and a setlist packed with fan favorites during their upcoming tour. Dates are as follows:

April 2013

Apr 25 – Miami Beach, FL – The...

(PCM) I recently had a chance to check out the new album “Elite” from Massachusetts rockers Within The Ruins and I have to disagree with what a lot of other critics are saying about the album. The main criticisms are that the band are not expanding upon their sound or taking things to the next level in any way and in my opinion that could not be further from the truth. Within The Ruins have always balanced on the fine line between metalcore/deathcore and while “Elite” does nothing to push the band any further to one side or the other, I do feel that it showcases a lot of growth and maturity especially within the technicalities of the music itself. It is a solid metal album, perhaps one of the best we have heard from Within The Ruins yet...

Firepower’s ethos is to bring fresh, undiscovered talent to the forefront of the scene and provide individuals with a platform to get their music heard worldwide. With this in mind, enter DATSIK’s latest discovery. TWOFOLD are a U.K./U.S. production duo made up of Static Function & Vannin. The two started off as separate entities, but after numerous successful collaborations they decided to join forces to form an all-encompassing powerhouse duo.

TWOFOLD are set to release their debut THE PRELUDE EP March 5 on Firepower Records, hitting hard with six high-octane club smashers. Kicking things off, “Clandestine” lays the backdrop with a psychedelic intro which leads into a driving drop of pummeling bass pulses and tribal percussion. “Double Up” follows with a menacing, stripped ba...

Just as the third quarter of 2012 brought three exciting works from JEFF LYNNE–his second solo album Long Wave, the freshly recorded Mr. Blue Sky–The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra and the illuminating documentary “Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO”–2013 will be marked by more treats from the creative force of ELO and one of rock’s most iconic figures.

On April 23 in the U.S. (and April 19 in Europe), Frontiers Records will release three albums: ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA LIVE and two reissues, ELO’s ZOOM (remastered and including a brand new track) and his debut solo album ARMCHAIR THEATRE (also remastered, with two new brand new tracks). It’s all part of the 40^th anniversary of ELO, who’ve sold 50 million-plus records worldwide. These releases will all feat...

(PCM) Sharkmuffin is about to swim into your head with their unique brand of Rock n’ Roll. Hailing from the ever prominent Brooklyn music scene, this infectious trio will prove to you instantly that they are not your average band. Just premiering their debut single “The Lake,” Sharkmuffin are gearing up for their 7-inch release, due out later this month, with B-Side, “Big.”

We were recently able to catch up with Sharkmuffin’s Tarra Thiessen to ask a few questions about the upcoming 7-inch release, the band’s creative process, the story behind the band name and more…you can read the full interview below:

Q: I am sure you are busy gearing up for the release of your 7-inch due out this month, do you have any big plans for release day?

Tarra Thiessen: Yes! Friday, March 1^st we’re hav...

(PCM) Church was definitely in session at the historic Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia, PA and at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA when fans came out in droves to see rockers Black Veil Brides bring their Church Of The Wild Ones Tour to town. Despite the band being hit with a bit of a plague (majority of the band members were dealing with various illness and a few technical problems with the sound) Black Veil Brides still managed to deliver one hell of an amazing sermon.

PCM’s Kristyn Clarke was able to catch up with Black Veil Brides front man Andy Biersack prior to the band’s completely sold-out Croc Rock show to discuss the band’s new album, upcoming touring plans, a possible graphic novel and much much more!  View the complete interview below:

PCM’s Kristyn Clarke had a chance ...