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  Capulet Fest - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Connecticut: Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? We're thrilled to announce that this year's Capulet Fest is going to be bigger, better, and more extraordinary than ever before! Over the course of two days, we'll be treating you to an electrifying lineup of over 30 bands across two stages. Get ready to kick off the Independence Day festivities in style with Capulet Fest - the ultimate pre-Fourth of July celebration! This mega event has something for everyone, from amazing food and drinks to exciting entertainment and activities. With a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, and beer trucks on site, you'll never go hungry or thirsty. Plus, you'll be entertained by some of the top podcasters and radio personalities in the area, including Radio 104's own Amy Grey who will be emceeing the event. But that's not all - Capulet Fest will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that will ...

WEESP Have Released New Live Song Taken From Upcoming New Album 'Black Sails'! Alternative electronic rockers  WEESP   from Minsk, Belarus who formed in 2008 have been delivering their own unique sound, combining elements of electronic, alternative and metal to create their edgy spacey rock. They have since received numerous publications worldwide and have played many gigs, including festivals in Belarus, Russia and Poland. In 2015 they released their full-length debut album, 'The Void' (you can read my review here: http://www.madaboutrock.co.uk/2015/08/weesp-void-review-minsk-rockers-hit.html ) which was well received and showcased their diverse and stand out sound. It also featured guest vocals from Cory Brandan of Norma Jean on their single 'Solar Empires'. Now the band have announced they are working on their second full-length follow-up and are about to start recording this at the Polish studio Hertz (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated). On the 29th...

Exclusive New Song Reveal and New Live Videos! Electronic alt rockers from Minsk, Belarus formed back in 2008 and have been making a mark in the rock scene ever since with their unique exciting spacey ambient rock, which goes down a storm live too, and as a result they have grown a reputation for their dynamic performances, which includes festivals in Belarus, Russia and Poland. They released their stunning debut 'The Void' in 2015 which is their heaviest and most experimental work to date and featured the single, ‘Solar Empire’, with brilliant guest vocals from Cory Brandan of Norma Jean. They proved they are ones to watch and with such an established and solid debut their next release is highly anticipated and luckily the wait won't be long. As they have revealed to me and kindly provided an exclusive live look at a new yet to be titled song from their upcoming sophomore, to be named “Black Sails” which will be out at the end of the spring 2017. The band described...

Live Album Teaser Plus New European Tour Dates for Space Rockers! Alternative electro hard rockers, Weesp from Minsk are keeping the momentum going since the successful release of their high impact debut alum, 'The Void' last year. The album displayed an array of infectious and electrifying hits, such as singles, 'Murderers' and 'Solar Empire' which featured Cory Brandan of American metalcore band, Norma Jean. The band are also known for their energetic outstanding shows, so its no wonder they have decided to release 'The Void' Live in concert, filmed in Minsk to capture this.  Check out the exciting and epic teaser now below! I suggest you catch Weesp live for yourselves, and luckily have have just announced a new European tour: 13.10 Berlin - Slaughterhouse http://slaughterhouse-berlin.de/ 15.10 Hamburg - Grüner Jäger http://www.gruener-jaeger-stpauli.de 18.10 Prague - Lucerna Music Bar http://www.musicbar.cz/ 19.10 Krakow - Jazz Roc...

Alternative electronic rock masters from Minsk finally unleash their first full length album, which they spent three years writing, but now they are ready to grace us with their ‘spacey’ out of this world immense sound! ‘The Void’ is their most experimental, heaviest and biggest release yet, and should put them on the map with their distinct high energy, electrifying rock sounds, and soaring flawless varied vocals, which can be heard particularly in the dark infectious thrilling single, ‘Murderers’ which definitely represents the band’s sound. An absolute must hear comes in form of ‘Omen’, which is dangerously catchy with a dark rave vibe, created by their fantastic use of electronic sounds. This can be enjoyed by the masses, for everyone to go crazy too!! It also features some bad ass fierce screams to make it more deliciously wicked! Title track, ‘The Void’ provides a different side to the band, and shows of Lex’s flawless and varied vocals wonderfully, before jumping ...