Mad About Rock

On March 8th, Blacklight Media Records will throw a label showcase (hosted by Jose Mangin!) at the Gramercy Theatre in New York. Featuring Blacklight Media artists Gozu, Good Tiger, Mother Feather, Oni, and Eyes Of The Sun, all leading up to very special guest headliner Metal Blade Records artist Candiria! This is one show not to be missed! Tickets will go on-sale this Friday (January 19th) at: https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/0000542CF9749429 Blacklight Media Records' Chris Santos comments: "I could not be more excited to announce the very first Blacklight Media Showcase! To say this is a lifelong dream come true doesn't begin to articulate how proud I am of this show and more importantly, how proud I am of the bands who call Blacklight Media and Metal Blade Records their home. This is truly a once in a lifetime show for all of us and for all the amazing fans of these talented artists. Having Jose Mangin as the Master of Ceremonies is icing on the cake! We can...

THE 69 EYES LAUNCH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW DIGITAL SINGLE 'CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY' Christmas time has come and even Helsinki Vampires THE 69 EYES are ready to celebrate! Today, the Finns launch their music video for their new digital single 'Christmas In New York City'. The video is filmed and directed by Ville Juurikkala, known from his previous work with THE 69 EYES, HIM, NIGHTWISH and AMORPHIS.  Check out the festive video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqjCXnhKDuQ Download or stream: http://nblast.de/The69EyesDigital ”I wish nobody has to feel alone this Christmas. This song is all about that,” says THE 69 EYES singer Jyrki 69. ”The best feedback would be if Jesse Malin wrote & recorded a song called 'Christmas In Helsinki'!” The band is currently busy writing new material for the follow-up to their album Universal Monsters. Order Universal Monsters: http://bit.ly/The69EyesiTunes Check out the latest music videos ...

Skilled Instrumental Act Impress With Moving Experimental Rock This instrumental trio from New York made up of, Eddie Arjan Peters (Guitar), Lamar Myers (Drums) and Andre Lyles (Bass) have their own unique sound comprised of elements of rock, jazz and experimentalism, which they effortlessly inject with emotive and intelligible sounds. They are back with their new album, 'Gravity', which sees them again work with the revered producer, Scotty Hard (Bjork, Wu-Tang Clan, Arto Lindsay) with the follow up to their highly successful release, 'Core'. Here they continue to expand and build upon their previous releases, all acting as one big musical exploration. This time round, they are aiming bigger, by enlisting the help of a few guests... To open we have, 'Prince', which is chilled, methodical and engulfed with style, including great bouncy riffs and rhythms making it very pleasing on the ears. Sit back and relax to their super classy vibes and impressive gui...

Adam Havick from New York is a singer/songwriter who has been performing for almost a decade, inspired by the likes of Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Billy Joel. This is Adam's fourth EP and along his musical endeavours found his band mates and musicans to work and help him to shape his unique and defining sound. The EP is boasting brilliant and witty artwork, that contains a warning of 'catchy tunes' and explains 'may have difficulty putting down' which only adds to the intrigue and charm before you have even listened.. Opening song, 'Let Me Let You' has an old bluesy feel with a modern edge and is charming and easy on the ears with smooth fun vocals. Although the arrangement is fairly simple its executed wonderfully. To add to the blues vibes it features a super slick impressive guitar solo by Douglas Charles Showalter which gives it more power as well as some great screamed vocals really embracing the genre and mood! 'Halfhearted Attempt...