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Heavy Metal Techno from Mark Wise

Ever Heard of Heavy Metal Techno? Mark Wise Unites Two Genres on “The Fire Within”

Ever Heard of Heavy Metal Techno? Mark Wise Unites Two Genres on “The Fire Within” New Jersey’s Mark Wise channels an original and essential brand of ‘Heavy Metal Techno’ that connects his youth to his current evolution on his explosive new release “The Fire Within”. Everyone loves when musicians give it up to their inspirations, but few are this devoted....

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Scottsdale Folk Rock Artist Wayne Merdinger Captures Magic at Abbey Road Studios

Scottsdale Folk Rock Artist Wayne Merdinger Captures Magic at Abbey Road Studios

Scottsdale Folk Rock Artist Wayne Merdinger Captures Magic at Abbey Road Studios Sincere Folk Rock Singer/Songwriter, Wayne Merdinger sheds the light of the present on his storied past on inspired new album, “Hidden Gems” (partially recorded at Abbey Road Studios), out April 1, 2023 on streaming platforms. “Hidden Gems” showcases Merdinger’s knack for turning common human emotions and experiences...

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Lord Sonny the Unifier Releases Post-Punk Psych Rock Opus “America’s Newest Hitmaker”

Lord Sonny the Unifier Releases Post-Punk Psych Rock Opus “America’s Newest Hitmaker”   Brooklyn-based purveyor of Post-Punk ‘Biker Psychedelia’ Psych Rock, Lord Sonny the Unifier, has announced the release of new full-length album, cheekily titled “America’s Newest Hitmaker”. Upon listening to LSTU’s newest batch of well-crafted songs, each one paying homage to greats like The Clash, The Beatles and Motorhead while simultaneously...

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Ruby Topaz Pay Homage to Classic Rock Heroes The Beatles, Queen and Led Zeppelin

Ruby Topaz Pay Homage to Classic Rock Heroes The Beatles, Queen and Led Zeppelin With influences as far-ranging as The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, virtuoso musician Mark Bram and his alter ego/band Ruby Topaz bring an encyclopedic knowledge of all things rock and classic rock to their signature sound. More importantly, they exhibit sincerity and devotion to their...

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Brooklyn Post-Punk Visionary Lord Sonny The Unifier Releasing Album With Interstellar Smoke Records

Brooklyn Post-Punk Visionary Lord Sonny The Unifier Releasing Album With Interstellar Smoke Records Brooklyn Post-Punk ‘Biker Psychedelia’ Visionary Lord Sonny the Unifier, has announced the release of new full-length album, cheekily titled “America’s Newest Hitmaker”, due for release March 3rd via Interstellar Smoke Records (https://interstellarsmokerecords.bigcartel.com/). Upon listening to LSTU’s newest batch of well-crafted songs, each one paying...

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The QUEEN of Classic Cover Songs, Karine Hannah, Releases a Stripped Down Version Of Kiss’ Hit “I Was Made For Loving You”

The QUEEN of Classic Cover Songs, Karine Hannah, Releases a Stripped Down Version Of Kiss’ Hit “I Was Made For Loving You” February 11th, 2022 (Nashville, TN): Karine Hannah molds classic Kiss hit, “I Was Made For Loving You,” into a power ballad fit only for the Queen of Cover Songs. The song is now available...

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Russian American Hard Rock Band RSC Deliver Old School Thrills with “Shadow Lady”

Russian American Hard Rock Band RSC Deliver Old School Thrills with “Shadow Lady” Unapologetic-ally old school Rock/Metal band RSC have released a string of recent singles, all providing a taste of the band’s upcoming album. The latest single release is the hard-hitting“Shadow Lady”, following up “Confession”, “Bad Story”, “Moving On” and “Fire in Her”. This band is a melting...

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Seattle Classic Rock Band Sundogs Deliver Electrified Jam Rock and Jazz Fusion Grooves on new Album “The Code”

Seattle Classic Rock Band Sundogs Deliver Electrified Jam Rock and Jazz Fusion Grooves on new Album “The Code” Seattle-based Classic Rock Jazz Fusion band Sundogs have evolved their signature sound on third full-length album “The Code“. Led by Stan Snow and Jed Moffitt, Sundogs recorded the album at Magellan Creek Studios. On “The Code“, Sundogs sound like a seasoned rock and roll band having a blast. The...

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The All New Know Nothings artwork by Shaun Friesen soulfire design

Biker Psychedelia Rocker Lord Sonny the Unifier Asks Where the Real Power Is in “The All New Know Nothings” Official Music Video

We last featured Brooklyn-based alt rock biker psychedelia artist Lord Sonny the Unifier as he was releasing his full-length album “FINAL NOTICE!“. Along with the album itself, which is packed with inspired heavily by Punk Rock, Classic Rock, Space Rock and Rock and Roll, keeping the underlying punk ethos intact and strong the whole way...

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On The Staying Power Of Classic Rock

Earlier today I read an article in The Atlantic suggesting that maybe classic rock was more of a loose tribe than it was an actual musical movement. The more I think about it the more I have to agree. This works on multiple levels ranging from the most entry level definition as found on classic...

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Exclusive Interview with Soulful Alternative Rockers Fly Paper

Fly Paper are a classic-sounding, blues-driven alternative rock band with strong grooves and soulful vocals. I enjoyed their album enough to make room for it on my already full iPod! Currently promoting their self-titled release and relentlessly performing live, they took the time to bring me up to speed with their latest. Welcome to Independent...

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