Mad About Rock

  Rock band Plush has premiered its brand new single and video for 'Better Off Alone' a track from their self-titled debut album. This song follows the previous single 'Hate' which hit number 24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and camped out there for a total of 17 weeks straight. 'Better Off Alone' is charged with energy and is a song of empowerment. It’s the kind of rock that resonates with listeners of all ages and has an unforgettable chorus. Watch 'Better Off Alone' (official music video) https://youtu.be/YOCU5IcDbxQ Vocalist Moriah Formica says, “‘Better Off Alone’ is a song about realizing what’s best for you and then doing it. I really hope everyone connects with this song and enjoys it!” Drummer Brooke Colucci adds, “I love the musicality of ‘Better Off Alone’! The tom groove during the verses is a lot of fun to play. I’m very excited to play this song live, as I believe the crowd will really be able to get into this song!” Guitarist Be...

Powerman 5000 New Album Details & First Single Powerman 5000 have inked a worldwide deal with Pavement Entertainment. The new album "New Wave" marks the next chapter in the world of PM5K and the follow up to 2014's highly successful "Builders of the Future." Powerman 5000’s legacy continues to push the boundaries of rock, metal, industrial, rap, and punk to create innovative and groundbreaking releases time and time again. Their upcoming highly anticipated album, New Wave , hits shelves on October 27, 2017, in digital and retail outlets worldwide. New Wave is PM5K’s eleventh official release since forming in 1992 and continues the strides and success from their platinum-selling album Tonight the Stars Revolt! to their most recent chart-topping single in 2014, “How to Be a Human.” While fans await New Wave , PM5K is releasing the single “Sid Vicious in a Dress” via iTunes. Fans who pre-order New Wave digitally will receive an instant download of “Si...

SOiL Release New Video For  “Gimme Some Lovin'” & Reveal Greatest Hits Tracklist Chicago Heavy Rock outfit SOiL will release Scream: The Essentials on September 15, 2017, via Pavement Entertainment and AFM Records. Celebrating the band's 20-year career, this release will feature tracks from their humble beginnings, rise to fame, and also include alternate versions and mixes. The video for the brand new track "Gimme Some Lovin'" can be viewed at this location: https://youtu.be/nE74FXV8rX0 . The track “Gimme Some Lovin'” originally made its on screen debut in the cult classic motion picture The Blues Brothers in 1980. Being primarily a Rhythm and Blues-based song, SOiL took it upon themselves to add their own personal touch and bring the song into a modern 2017 Hard Rock element. Other songs exclusive to this release include an acoustic version of the song “Can You Heal Me” (recorded at Dimebag Darrell’s home studio in 2004 with Vinnie Paul prod...

Janet Gardner To Release Debut Solo Album  As the lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, Janet Gardner's powerful vocals propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts with crossover hits "Edge of a Broken Heart" and "Cryin’'" and AOR rockers "How Much Love" and "Love is a Killer." Vixen toured extensively, grinding out 200 shows per year, opening for the likes of Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions, Kiss, and Bon Jovi. In an era primarily dominated by male rock musicians, Vixen's all-female line up didn't come without its struggles. But their undeniable musicianship, matched with Gardner's unique and powerful vocal style, propelled the band quickly to Gold Album status and earned the band critically acclaimed success that is still celebrated to this day on the likes of Sirius XM, MTV/VH-1 Classic, and nationally syndicated specialty radio shows. Vixen, along with their predecessors, helped...

Chicago heavy rock outfit SOiL have just released a lyric video for the song "Way Gone". The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/jkO1drNxAnM "Way Gone" comes from SOiL's 6th full length album "Whole" which is the first release to feature original vocalist Ryan McCombs since 2004's "Re.de.fine". The band have been on an extensive 2 year plus touring cycle promoting the album. "In this day and age you have to work an album for a long time in order for it to soak into people's heads" states bassist Tim King. "Everyone is bombarded with so much content through media these days that we still find out many fans are still just discovering the "Whole" album for the first time". According to vocalist Ryan McCombs, "The song "Way Gone" was one of those tunes that came together after the twelfth hour. From the first time that I heard the song in the writing process, I was a fan of the trac...

Black Tide to release new album 'Chasing Shadows' 16th October; cover art and track listing revealed. Florida based metal outfit Black Tide will release their 3rd full length album entitled 'Chasing Shadows' on 16th October 2015 through Pavement Entertainment. The follow up to the bands acclaimed 'Post Mortem' album, 'Chasing Shadows' has the classic Back Tide sound that critics and fans alike have hailed as  "Old school metal with a new school sound" . The album, containing 11 new tracks, is currently available as a  special pre-order bundle pack  that includes an autographed CD, limited edition album cover shirt, and a VIP meet and greet laminate for the show of the purchaser's choosing for the upcoming touring cycle. The bundle will be available for a limited time. The first single 'Angel In The Dark' with be unleashed in September along with a heavy touring cycle to be announced.  'Chasing Shadows' tra...

You have a new EP out in June, called ‘Transparency’, which I had the pleasure of hearing, and absolutely loved by the way! But what made you decide to release another EP following your self-titled EP in 2014? Thank you so much! It's been over four years since we released any new music & we wanted to test the waters first. We figured it was about time. If the EP gets a strong enough response then ultimately we'll definitely move forward with a full length. What can you tell us about the themes and concept behind the new EP? Transparency was written during a very bleak and hopeless time when we had nothing & no one. Through the living hell that we were experiencing at the time there came a certain kind of clarity that gave us the strength to persevere. Although, their was so much tribulation surrounding us we started to see things clearly for the first time in years & therefore Transparency was born. Being able to see a light (no matter how small) at the end...

Chicago heavy rockers SOIL will embark on a third leg of touring for their newest album "Whole" that brings them back through the United States in June/July alongside POWERMAN 5000. See dates above! "Whole" marks the first album with the return of original front man Ryan McCombs since 2004's "Redefine". All upcoming dates can be found at: www.soiltheband.com www.facebook.com/soilmusic www.pavementmusic.com