New Jersey rock band, The Parlor Mob is set to release their sophomore album, Dogs through Roadrunner Records October 11, 2011. The first single, “Into The Sun” will go to radio on July 25, 2011 but you can listen to the track here and watch the trailer for the song here. The band will also be giving away the track via their Facebook page here in exchange for a Like and/or email address. Produced, engineered and mixed by Matt Radosevich (30 Seconds To Mars, The Hives, Taking Back Sunday) Dogs is the follow up to their acclaimed debut album And You Were Crow which iTunes hailed as “… the behemoth sounds of bands like White Stripes…Black Mountain slowly rising from the indie rock realm, showing emo-rockers...
A lengthy hike in the forest has the potential to enchant and terrify. Scenery blends into a comforting and stunning array of landmarks and natural treasures that stir deep emotions and open a direct link to something far more spiritual than ones often mundane routine. The uncertainty and fear of ones surroundings mounts when the realization hits that you have become lost in the wilderness.
MR. BIG will once again unleash their brand of brutal fury on their first U.S. tour in 15 years starting July 30th, in SanDiego at the 4th & B. Returning fresh from a successful run of tour dates overseas, vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Pat Torpey, will be hitting the road in the United States this summer in support of the band’s new album, WHAT IF… “Man, it’s been a long time,” states guitarist Paul Gilbert. I can’t wait to play our first show in AMERICA in about 15 years. It’s gonna be huge!”
Mexican dark death metal masters Agony Lords, are currently recording their long-awaited new album A Tomb For The Haunted. The band announced the following update: “Alberto Martinez (ex-NECROCCULTUS, LEPPER MESSIAH) joins Agony Lords. Oscar Lopez, bassist for the band since 1995, has unfortunately left the band due to personal and professional issues.”
Obsequiae’s debut full length, Suspended in the Brume of Eos is finally completed! Inventive medieval scales and acoustic guitars embrace a pristine atmosphere that truly sounds like no other band out there in the metal realm. We are all anxious to bring this beast to the masses! Expect passionate songwriting. Sweeping melodies. Crushing vocals. Suspended in the Brume of Eos has a tortured, yet beautiful black soul. Castle metal is born!
KYNG–singer/songwriter Eddie Veliz, bassist Tony Castaneda and drummer Pepe Clarke Magana—will release their debut album, TRAMPLED SUN, September 27 on REALID Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group). The first two singles, “Falling Down” and “Trails in Veins,” were mixed by Mike Watts (Adelita’s Way, Hopesfall, Quicksand, Brand New) and are set to hit radio airwaves mid-July and will be available for download on July 26.
Sixx:A.M. have scored their first #1 hit at Active Rock with “Lies of the Beautiful People,” the first single from their second album, This Is Gonna Hurt. “Lies” has reached #1 after holding strong at the #2 spot for 6 weeks, according to Mediabase. The track is also steadily positioned at #3 at Mainstream Rock and is poised to keep climbing.