Thursday, March 29, 2018

Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition, on Barbecue Sauce and Red Dirt Metal

Big Dad Ritch came to prominence in 2004 when he co-founded the red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coalition with John Exall. After being influenced by bands like Molly Hatchet, Pantera, and ZZ Top,[1] Big Dad Ritch and Texas Hippie Coalition became the founders of the red dirt metal genre.

Big Dad Ritch, in over a dozen years with Texas Hippie Coalition, has released five full-length albums: Pride of Texas (2008), Rollin' (2010), Peacemaker (2012), Ride On (October 2014),[3] and Dark Side of Black (April 2016).








Wednesday, March 28, 2018

The Best and Worst Family Bands

They Say," "You Can't Pick Your Family!" But what if you're in a band? What are the best and worst "family bands" in rock? This week, Lily Keith and Loudini talk about their picks for best and worst family bands.  Featured Loudini Artists:    Thundermother  Hardcore Superstar  Sons of Texas






Thundermother
These hard rock chicks will blow your head off!
The quintet have toured throughout Europe, gaining fanssuch as In Flames, Zakk Wylde, Danko Jones, Opeth, Motörhead, Airbourne and many more.

They have conquered the whole of Sweden with their AC/DC influenced sound. Next step - THE WORLD!

Previous gigs include Close-Up Boat, Metaltown, Sweden Rock Festival, support act for Danko Jones and Michael Monroe to name but a few.
See you soon in a town close to you!
Crashing in at No 2 in the hard rock charts
these girls are set for No 1 soon!

Prepare to be amazed!

http://www.youtube.com/user/thundermotherrocks

http://instagram.com/thundermother

https://twitter.com/thundermother


IT'S ROCK N ROLL AND THAT'S HOW WE LIKE IT!



"There are three great bands in the world: Bullet, Airbourne and THUNDERMOTHER.”
-Joel o´Keffe in AIRBOURNE.

"You guys are great. Love the twin guitar attack and your singer can belt it out without whisky and cigars assisting."
-Danko Jones

"When they release their debut & sell platinum, you will feel proud because you were there in the beginning."
-Johan Jacobsson, CLOSE-UP MAGAZINE.

"Good music is always good music. Pay attention to the new Rock Queens of Sweden,Thundermother. Great stuff!"
-In Flames

"I suggest you get this album. Ever since I got this record my wife of 28 years cannot keep her hands off me!!"
-Zakk Wylde

"its sounds great!! Awesome energy & good old AC/DC vibe!! yeah!!!"
- Pontus Snibb: BONAFIDE

"Cool band and a furious singer!"
-Chris Laney

"This is really good"
-Clutch

"I'm a fan"
-Fredrik Åkesson, OPETH

"Wow, the action!!"
-Turbonegro

”Fuck they really play loud!”
-Ralf Gyllenhammar, MUSTASCH

Biography

Thundermother started the summer 2010 in Växjö when the guitarist and southern swede Filippa Nässil wanted to play Rock'N'Roll. So with dreams and visions along with the song "Shoot to Kill" humming in her head she started Thundermother. She moved to Stockholm to pursue her dream.
She found her first partner in crime Giorgia Carteri in Stockholm who also followed her own dreams of playing music, coming all the way from Italy, though nowadays she's identified as one of the southern stockholm fellas.
After numerous ordeals with other musicians they have finally found the right group of people with right motives and Rock'N'Roll in their heart. Tilda Stenqvist on drums from Karlstad, Linda Ström from the Smålander woods and Clare Cunningham born and raised on Ireland, nowadays living in Stockholm.
They're having fun and it's noticeable on-stage. Pure enjoyment and Rock'N'Roll deep from their bones. Hardrock-girls from around the world now united to do one sole thing, to play together and travel on the roads.

Thundermother has been playing the Close-Up boat with Turbonegro and Candlemass, they were the opening act for Danko Jones on his Swedish Tour, they were the openers for Metaltown on the Blood Stage in the presence of thousands of people before Clutch and Graveyard, they had played with bands like Bonafide, The Scams & many many others. Thundermother did it themselves the hard way. Without a record they filled pubs and clubs to the brim and played at Sweden Rock Festival and will continue to tour! ROCK N ROLL IS ALIVE!

Personal Information
Past gigs:
2015
Nov 13 Rockklassikerbåten, SWE
Nov 7 Sandviken, SWE
Nov 6 Sticky Fingers, GBG, SWE
Oct 11 We Rock Madrid, Spain
Oct 10 Atalaya Rock, Pozal De Gallinas, Spain
Oct 09 La Ley Seca, Zaragoza, Spain
Oct 08 La Gramola, Orihuela, Spain
Oct 07 KING CREOLE, Estepona, Spain
Oct 06 Iroquai Ubeda, Spain
Oct 04 Rock the Beer, Santander, Spain
Oct 03 Sala the Cool, Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain
Oct 02 Sala Doka, San Sebastián, Spain
Sep 15 Arena Vienna 3, Wien, Austria
Sep 12 Hall Of Fame, Wetzikon, Switzerland
Sep 11 Modra Vopice, Prague, Czech Republic
Sep 10 Hydrozagadka, Warsaw, Poland
Sep 08 Logo, Hamburg, Germany
Jul 31 Skogsröjet, Rejmyre, Sweden
Jul 25 Hoforsrocken, Hofors, Sweden
Jul 04 Vicious Rock Festival, Trollhattan, Sweden
24/4 Göteborg, Rockfest, Sticky Fingers
Aug 06 Getaway Rock Festival (6-8 August), Gavle, Aug 01 Karlslundsfestivalen, Bollnas, 
24/4 Göteborg, Rockfest, Sticky Fingers
13/2 Örebro, East West Sushi
14/2 Norrköping, Where's The Music?
20/2 Sundsvall, Pipeline
21/2 Stockholm, Debaser Medis
5-6/3 Stockholm - Åbo, Close-Up Boat

2014
14/11 Steph - The Club that rocks, Consett, UK
13/11 Yardbords, Grimsby, UK
12/11 Underworld, London, UK
10/11 Bannermans, Edinburgh, Scotland, AR
9/11 Pavillion, Belfast, Ireland, UK
8/11 Monroes, Galway, IRL
7/11 Spirit Store, Dundalk, IRL
1/11 Uddevallakassettfestivalen, Uddevalla, SWE
19/10 Debaser w/ Michael Monroe, Stockholm, SWE
18/10 Rockland w/ Michael Monroe, Sala, SWE
16/10 Vulcan Arena w/ Michael Monroe, Olso, NO
15/10 Sticky Fingers w/ Michael Monroe, Göteborg, SWE
14/10 The Tivoli w/ Michael Monroe, Helsingborg, SWE
4/10 Tattoo Mania, Vetlanda, SWE
3/10 Huskvarna Rock & Art Weekend, Huskvarna, SWE
27/9 Dirty Harry Rock Club, Gävle, SWE
26/9 Sunkträsket, Gislaved, SWE
29/8 Sollentuna Rock & Blues Festival, Sollentuna, SWE
16/8 Olsen På Bryn, Oslo, NO
15/8 Societen, Varberg, SWE
25/7 The Hammer Bar, Visby, SWE
16/7 Sommar i City, Umeå, SWE
6/6 Sweden Rock Festival, Sövesborg SWE
2/6 Porta d'Europa, Gorizia, ITL
1/6 Officina Agil Angeli Arbizzano, ITL
30/5 Jailbreak Live Club, Rome, ITL
24/5 Metallsvenskan, Örebro, SWE
23/5 Pub Babar, Tranås, SWE
10/5 Sala Loui Loui, Estepona (Malaga), ES
9/5 Sala Mambo, Jaen, ES
8/5 Sala Ego Live, Alcala De Henares (Madrid), ES
7/5 Sala Cadillac Solitario, Madrid, ES
6/5 Sala Twister, Leganes (Madrid) ES
4/5 Sala Serjos Rock, Monzon (Huesca), ES
3/5 Sala Doka, San Sebastian, ES
2/5 Sala Utopia, Zaragoza, ES
1/5 Sala Rocksound, Barcelona, ES
26/4 Granitrock, Grebbestad, SWE
25/4 Stopet Rockbar, Norrköping, SWE
20/4 Kafé de luxe, Växjö, SWE
12/4 Nöjesfabriken, Karlstad, SWE
11/4 Moriskan, Malmö, SWE
5/4 Bryggeriet, Motala, SWE
4/4 Backstage Rockbar, Trollhättan, SWE
2/4 Göta Källare, RELEASE PARTY, Stockholm, SWE

2013
10/11 Padova, IT
9/11 Interstate 270, Udine, IT
8/11 United, Torino, IT
7/11 Boulevard, Misano Adriatico, IT
2/11 AC/DC Machine, Stockholm, SWE
1/11 Sticky Fingers, Göteborg, SWE
3/8 Rock Out Wild Festival, Sorsele, SWE
2/8 Rockviken Festival, Frövi, SWE 
28/7 Olsen bå bryn, Oslo, NO
27/7 WINO’s crew, Kleivi, NO
26/7 Skogsröjet Festival, SWE
25/7 Örebro Sommarcity, SWE
13/7 Tvoli Rock Kristianstad, SWE
4/7 METALTOWN, Göteborg, SWE
6/4 Debaser Slussen, Stockholm, SWE
28/2 Harry B James, Stockholm, SWE
2/2 Lindesberg, Bistro Bellman, SWE
1/2 Göteborg, Sticky Fingers, SWE
16/1 Stockholm, Klubben, SWE

2012
28/12 Helsingborg, Tivoli w/Bonafide, SWE
27/12 Malmö, KB w/Bonafide, SWE
14/12 Trollhättan, Backstage Rockbar, SWE
23/11 Karlstad, Glada Ankan, SWE
16/11 CLOSE-UP BÅTEN, SWE
9/11 Borlänge, Liljan w/ BULLET, SWE
2/11 Avesta, Kings Arms, SWE
27/10 Hultsfred, Rookiefestivalen, SWE
20/10 Malmö, KB w/Danko Jones, SWE
18/10 Göteborg, Pustervik w/Danko Jones, SWE
17/10 Stockholm, Debaser Medis w/ Danko Jones, SWE
13/10 Lindesberg, Bistro Bellman, SWE
8/9 Norrköping, Rockers Bakficka, SWE
25/8 Tungelsta, Flakrocken, SWE
16/8 Norberg, Risbergs Verkstad, SWE
15/8 Stockholm, Harry B James, SWE
28/7 Ystad, Repromenaden, SWE
27/7 Växjö, Harrys, SWE
26/7 Stockholm, Popkollo Botkyrka, SWE
21/7 Strömsund, Flykälen Festival, SWE
20/7 Strömsund, Flykälen Festival, SWE
11/7 Stockholm, Pub Anchor SWE 
7/7 Flen, Amazon SWE 
27/5 Venice, Officine Meccaniche Wig Wam Club, IT
26/5 Rovigo, Haiti Bar, IT
25/5 Bolzano, Rock'N'Roll Club, IT
24/5 Milano, Blue Rose Saloon, IT

Booking agent
wietze@codexagency.nl

Hardcore Superstar
Many bands play it safe – Hardcore Superstar doesn't.
The Swedish four-piece had the balls to marry two styles that grew up hating each other. We're talking about thrash metal and sleaze rock. The former hard, aggressive and ugly, the latter catchy, melodic and decadent.
The bastard child's name?

– We play street metal, offers drummer Magnus "Adde" Andreasson. Thrash and sleaze both come from the gutter. They wear big sneakers, they are a bit stupid and they both read pulp fiction. I can't believe that nobody brought them together before.

Hardcore Superstar did just that with the band's fourth and eponymous album, released in 2005. But the quartet didn't arrive overnight, rather paying its dues during a rocky but rewarding ride.

The roots can be traced back to the late eighties, when Adde was talked into playing the drums by older friend and neighbour Jocke Berg.

– I played the guitar and we tried our best with songs such as "Paranoid" and King Diamond's "Shrine", Jocke remembers.

The young teenagers, hailing from a small town just outside of Gothenburg, ended up in different bands, who in turn chose different routes from their Iron Maiden inspired beginnings. Adde opted for heavier stuff in Dorian Gray whereas the Jocke fronted Glamoury Foxx went in a glammier direction. Incidentally, Jocke took up singing thanks to one Thomas Silver, fellow guitar slinger in Glamoury Foxx.

Eventually, Jocke and Adde ended up together again. This time in Link, a classic rock oriented outfit with grunge leanings. They were joined by guitar player Fredrik "Fidde" Johansson and bass player Martin Sandvik, the latter having originally tried to lure Jocke away to his own band, Wanted. Link did the occasional gig and recorded a couple of demos before Adde headed west to pursue his dream.

– I kind of grew tired of Link, he confesses. I moved to Los Angeles to study at the Musicians Institute.

Link recruited drummer Mika Vainio and kept going until parting ways with Fredrik Johansson in the fall of 1997. The guitar player wanted to take the band in a psychedelic and arty direction – the other three just wanted to rock.

– I remember showing Fidde the riff to "Hello/goodbye", Martin says. He turned his back on me and started to play scales on the guitar. He obviously thought the riff sucked.

The remaining members couldn't be bothered, forging ahead and adopting the name Hardcore Superstar. Well, there was one little problem. Jocke already was quite a frontman, but being the sole guitar player? Naaah. As luck would have it, Thomas Silver had just left local rockers Green Jesus Saviours. Hardcore Superstar had a club gig lined up in Gothenburg, so Jocke asked his old bandmate to help out. Things clicked immediately and Thomas signed up as a permanent member.
His connection with Gain Productions helped Hardcore Superstar get "Hello/goodbye" and
"Someone special" onto a compilation album. The response was phenomenal and Gain duly offered the band a contract. And so in early 1998 the boys set out to record their debut album.

– We were influenced by the LA metal scene of the eighties, says Martin. You know, LA Guns and Faster Pussycat and the likes. But we also dug Oasis, as can be heard in "Someone special".

The result, "It's only rock'n'roll", was released in October 1998.

– Putting out an album was awesome, Jocke gushes. I felt like a rock star. And then we got to support Motörhead in Scandinavia. It was like "wow, we've made it!".

The initial 1000 copies of the album sold like hot cakes, and the second pressing sold out as well. Legendary UK label Music For Nations took notice, but Mika Vainio's interest was waning. The drummer jumped ship in late 1998. The band was bummed out but quickly decided that this might've been a blessing in disguise. There was this guy in LA with a bit of skill behind the drums, remember. Thomas called Adde, suggesting he'd get his ass back to Sweden to play some proper rock'n'roll.

– I said yes on the spot, Adde remembers. I felt done with LA, especially after being in a pub brawl that sent me to the hospital. I was back in Sweden in less than a month after Thomas' call.

Everything gelled as soon as the prodigal son returned. Hardcore Superstar signed to MFN but instead of having "It's only rock'n'roll" re-released – as the label was pushing for – the band insisted on re-recording its best tracks plus a few new songs.

– We wanted Adde to be on the album, Martin says. Plus we'd written "Liberation", "Have you been around" and some other great stuff.

The choice proved to be a wise one as soon as "Bad sneakers and a piña colada” was unleashed unto a wider audience in the spring of year 2000. The old songs benefitted from better playing and better production and "Liberation" and "Have you been around" both became successful singles. Together with lead-off single "Someone special", they climbed the domestic charts and made Hardcore Superstar the first Swedish rock band to make it big in the new millennium. Pretty much the rest of the year was spent on the road. Hardcore Superstar played 169 gigs, including a European tour and visits to Japan and Canada.

– Those were our first proper tours, Martin says. Being in a tour bus for six weeks straight and getting to experience Japan was incredible.

Still on an adrenaline high, the band didn't waste any time making a new album. This time, the objective was to explore the possiblities of the recording studio to the max. If "Bad sneakers..." was a case of "wham bam, thank you, ma'm", the follow up "Thank you (for letting us be ourselves)" – released in September 2001 – was a meticulous piece of work. Hardcore Superstar's American seventies' classic rock record, if you will.

– That was our Aerosmith phase, Adde offers. "Thank you..." might not have been what people were expecting or wanting, but we wanted to stick our necks out. We really enjoyed taking our time and using all those expensive, vintage instruments. We even had a string quartet on there.

The album was recorded with producer Roberto Laghi at the helm. Halfway through the project, Hardcore Superstar got the chance to open for AC/DC at a sold-out show (more than 50 000 people) at Gothenburg's Ullevi Stadium. The band shared the stage with friends and fellow local heavy hitters Lok, with whom they'd recorded the single "Staden Göteborg" earlier in the year. The reworked punk rock song – written by the Troublemakers – was the theme song for the music event Popstad Göteborg and had received lots of air play. Supporting Angus Young & Co remains a career high point.

– AC/DC is the ultimate party band, Adde gushes. The music is about pure energy. That's exactly what we're trying to achieve with Hardcore Superstar.

As a huge bonus and ditto honour, the guys were invited to open for AC/DC in Turin, Italy, again a few days later. "Thank you (for letting us be ourselves)" spawned the singles "Shame" and "Mother's love/Significant other" ( a double A-side). The album and the singles all went top 20 in Sweden and Hardcore Superstar once again toured Europe and Japan.

A familiar pattern ensued. The band went straight to work – and the record turned out to be a very different beast to its predecessor. Released in the summer of 2003, "No regrets" was a sonically raw and decidedly more Britsih sounding affair. Misfits had always been a big influence, but spurred on by Roberto Laghi the quartet discovered, or rediscovered, bands like Buzzcocks, The Ruts and The Stranglers. The album was preceded by the single "Honey tongue" and "Still I'm glad" followed. Both made an impact on the domestic charts, but the latter's title was not a good description of the mood in the Hardcore Superstar camp. Quite the opposite.

The heavy touring and heavy partying had taken its toll and spirits were low. After yet another European tour, things became ugly when the band went to the US for selected shows. Hardcore Superstar attended a party thrown at the Swedish consulate in New York City, and Thomas Silver got into a fist fight with a journalist from Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet. The short tour was completed, but the members knew they needed time apart.

– We were so tired of each other, Adde sighs. Tired of everything that had to do with Hardcore Superstar. It could've been two of us getting into a fight.

Back in Sweden, Hardcore Superstar went on a hiatus. The decision was made easier due to the demise of Music For Nations. The future was looking very uncertain, but there would be a twist of fate. Adde inherited an old house and spent the summer of 2004 refurbishing it with help from Martin. When at work, the guys blasted classic albums such as "Appetite for destruction", "Dr Feelgood" and "Among the living" and found themselves smiling again.

– It was like a revelation, Adde remembers fondly.
– We just went "this is what Hardcore Superstar should be about!". We had drifted away from our roots, in a way. It was time to write music from the heart and not listen to anyone but ourselves.

Adde and Martin had a new album mentally mapped out from the word go, and the writing process that followed was smooth and enjoyable. When all four members reconvened after more than six months apart, the chemistry was there again. Sparks were flying at rehearsals and everyone was pleased with the new and heavier direction, the self-proclaimed street metal.

Hardcore Superstar knew they had come up with their strongest material to date. In order to keep the vision pure, the band enlisted friends Johan Reivén (ex-Lok) and Christian "Rizsa" Isaksson to co-produce the record (with Adde and Martin) that was to put Hardcore Superstar back on the map. No-one outside that inner circle was allowed to listen until the album was wrapped. As a teaser, the single "Wild boys" was released in June. But even such a strong song couldn't fully prepare the media and the audience for what was to come.

When "Hardcore Superstar" finally arrived on the Gain label – yes, the band was back "home" – in November 2005, jaws dropped. The album was given excellent reviews worldwide and songs like "We don't celebrate Sundays", "My good reputation" and "Bag on your head" – all three eventually picked as singles – became anthems.

The tour was a runaway success, with not just old fans turning out to celebrate the comeback.

– At last we appealed to the old school metal fans. It was so cool to have those long-haired and bearded dudes with denim jackets playing air guitar in front of us, Martin says with a smile.

The live power of Hardcore Superstar was captured on the dvd "Live at Sticky Fingers", recorded in Gothenburg in March. The band toured Europe, made two triumphant trips to Japan (including an appearance at the prestigious Loud Park Festival) and played a number of European festivals, including a rousing performance in a jam-packed tent at the Sweden Rock Festival.

Having found a musical style and "modus operandi" that worked, the band was eager to start working on its a new album. It was decided that Adde and Martin should once again handle production duties, with old conspirator Roberto Laghi engineering.

The single "Bastards", recorded as a one-off and released in the summer of 2007, proved this was a good idea. It went gold in Sweden and showed that Hardcore Superstar were still on a creative roll. Before going into IF Studio – the Gothenburg studio previously known as Studio Fredman but now owned by In Flames – to record the album, Hardcore Superstar played some festivals. The most remarkable thing was the return to Sweden Rock Festival, this time as support act to Aerosmith on the main stage. Filled with confidence, the guys didn't have a problem immortalizing their new songs. The idea was to build on the strengts of "the black album".

– We knew exactly what we wanted to do, Adde says.

The recording process was more enjoyable than ever, and you can really hear that we were super confident. Musically, we went for diversity. You know, making the hard stuff even harder and the choruses even grander.

"Dreamin' in a casket" came out in November of 2007 and showed that "Hardcore Superstar" was no fluke. The album became another big-seller and the band went on tour to support it.
However, all was not hunky dory. Thomas Silver had lost a bit of his fire and found it hard to be on the road.

At the end of the first leg of the tour, he announced that he was quitting the band. Losing a long-standing member was a heavy blow, but Hardcore Superstar came up with a solution pretty much on the spot. The young and talanted Swede Vic Zino – whose band Crazy Lixx had been the support act on the tour – was chosen to fill the vacant spot for the Australian and Japanese dates that were just around the corner.

The Bosnia-born guitar player did a great job and was asked to join the band on a permanent basis. After some serious thinking, he accepted.

– I co-formed Crazy Lixx, so parting with my childhood friends was a tough thing to do, Vic confesses. But I just couldn't turn down an offer to join Hardcore Superstar. Since the black album, I've been a big fan of the band.

With Vic properly on board, Hardcore Superstar played several European dates as well as some high profile Swedish shows. Selling out Lisebergshallen, the second biggest indoor venue in Gothenburg, was a high point.
There have been many in the ten-year history of the band – and there are many more to come.

The story continues...

Sons of Texas
There is nothing subtle about Texas. There is a reason why we use the term “Texas-sized” to describe anything in life that’s exaggeratedly large, from posteriors, to bong hits, to jugs of beer. This boldness, naturally, extends to the Lone Star’s musical exports, loud n’ proud legendary artists like ZZ Top, Pantera, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among many others. Now, firmly in that cocksure lineage, is a mighty bluesy metal band from McAllen, Texas aptly named, Sons Of Texas.

The young quintet’s debut, Baptized In The Rio Grande—produced by the iconic Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Crowbar, Chiodos, Hatebreed)—is a Texas-sized portion of power metal grooves, dazzling guitar solos, strip joint/tailgate sing-along choruses, and soulfully charred vocal melodies. It took Wilbur 20 seconds of a YouTube clip to recognize this young band truly inherited the gonads of its Lone Star forefathers and sign on to work with the quintet.

“We’re proud of being a Texas hard rock band, that’s everything to us,” affirmsrhythm guitarist Jon Olivarez. “Texas is the biggest state, has a great history of football teams, and an astounding music legacy.” 

Sons Of Texas was spawned in McAllen, Texas, a valley town without the music legacy of Austin or Arlington. The scene vibes “music for music’s sake” with metalcore bands, blues-rock bands, and straight up rock n’ roll bands swapping members and sharing bills. Sons Of Texas solidified in 2013 around a lineup of local all stars. The group is Mark Morales, vocals, Mike Villarreal, drums, Nick Villarreal, bass, Jon Olivarez, rhythm guitar, and Jes De Hoyos, lead guitar. 

Despite being just in their mid 20s, never having recorded an album, and having only existed for about a year, the guys play with seasoned authenticity and fiery brilliance. The guitar duo of Jon Olivarez and Jes De Hoyos boastthat classic rhythm and lead division of labor of Metallica’s Hetfield and Hammett, Testament’s Alex Sklonick and Eric Peterson, and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman. Sons Of Texas has that rare gift of having a rhythm section of brothers—Nick and Mike Villarreal—so the grooves are telepathic and deeply in the pocket. And vocalist Mark Morales has a blood raw expressiveness evoking Phil Anselmo, Chris Cornell, and Zakk Wylde.

Baptized In The Rio Grande is an album for raising hell and enduring hard times. The record spans good old bad boy anthems like “Texas Trim” and “Baptized In The Rio Grande,” the stately ballad territory of the haunting “September,” and the dead end job-frustration of “Pull It And Fire.” The standout “Blameshift” showcases the guys have modern rock radio potential without sacrificing heft for hooks. 

The past year has been a blessing for the Sons Of Texas. Inking a record deal and working with a producer of Wilbur’s caliber doesn’t happen for bands in the Rio Grande region of McAllen, Texas. Olivarez explains: “People always told us to move to Austin, but we stuck with our hometown and made something of ourselves. We take a lot of pride in being one of the first Valley bands to get these opportunities. “

Current Location
Mcallen, Tx

General Manager
Larry Mazer

Press contact
Claire Reynolds - creynolds@razorandtie.com

Booking agent
Anthony Paolercio @ United Talent Agency

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Guernica Mancini Front's Thundermother to World Domination

High energy, wild riffs and a sturdy groove straight from the 70’s – two and a half years after the critically acclaimed album “Road Fever”, Swedish rock’n’roll band Thundermother returns. And it’s a truly amazing return. Thundermother’s third album is simply one of the greatest rock records you’ll get to hear this year.

In the spring of 2017 Thundermother saw some drastic changes. Four members left, three new ones arrived. But the band’s center piece – guitarist and founder Filippa Nässil – stood steady by her vision. Around that vision the new line-up quickly gathered and every piece immediately fell into place. In June the new, upgraded version of Thundermother released “We Fight For Rock N Roll” – a single that was just as much of a statement as a taste of great deeds to come. After that they hit the road for a 20 dates long tour through Europe.





The highlight of the tour was the concert at Wacken. After touring with Michael Monroe, W.A.S.P, D-A-D, Danko Jones etc. and a sold-out European headline tour it was finally time for the band to conquer Wacken. Even though they they’ve only played together for a few months the show was a complete success for Thundermother’s new line-up.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Top 5 Bands That Quit WAY Too Soon


We've loved them but just like a favorite one night stand, they left us too soon. This week Lily, Keith and Loudini discuss their favorite bands that quit before their time was due.  Featured Loudini Artists:    Red Reign    Amaranthe   TesseracT   




Red Reign
Genre
Hard Rock/Metal

Band Members
Zachary Rossano - Guitar/Vocals
Nick Rossano - Bass/Vocals
Jacob Ramos - Guitar
Sean Dello Monaco - Drums

Hometown
Lyndhurst, NJ

About
Making Great Music

Biography
coming along

Current Location
Lyndhurst, NJ

Influences
the beatles, led zeppelin, ozzy osbourne, dio, A7X, disturbed,van halen, metalica, stevie ray vaughn, joebonamassa, green day, breaking benjamin, 3 days grace, papa roach, slipknot, metal, rock, classic rock, alternative, blues/jazz.

Booking agent
Jacob Ramos

Amaranthe
AMARANTHE have carved their name into the annals of metal in capital letters. According to some sources “melodic death metal” and somewhere else pegged as “metalcore” Amaranthe keeps driving genre purists loopy. 

Formed in 2007 by Olof Mörck and Jake E. in Gothenburg and sporting 3 singers, each with characteristics of their own, Amaranthe sound like no other band - timeless, pop choruses coated with an icing of three layers of sublime singing and growls. 

In April 2011 their debut album was released via Spinefarm Records to worldwide acclaim, charting high in Sweden and Finland. “Amaranthe” was the 84th most played album on Spotify worldwide, counting all genres. After a completed run of 92 live shows they returned to the studio.

March 2013 saw the release of “The Nexus”. Extensive touring followed, more chart entries garnered (Top 10 entries in Sweden and Finland, #12 on US Billboard Heatseeker etc.). 

October 2014 saw the release of Amaranthe’s 3rd outing MASSIVE ADDICTIVE. The album immediately charted in 6 countries, reaching #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. 

The band’s 4th album “Maximalism” was released in October 2016. The album charted everywhere, reaching #1 on the Billboard Heatseakers, Top 100 Billboard & #3 in Finland.

Jake E left the band in the spring of 2017 to pursue a career outside of Amaranthe. The band signed Nils Molin as replacement. The announcement was made at Provinssi Festival in Finland on July 1st 2017.

General Manager
Nem Agency Management:
rowan@nem.fi

Press contact
rowan@nem.fi , Malin Persson @ Universal Music for Sweden - malin.persson@umusic.com

Booking agent
WORLD except*: rowan@nem.fi
*EUROPE: guenther@cobra-agency.net
*US/CAN/S.AMERICA/AUS: justin.hirschman@artistgrp.com
*SWEDEN: markus.wiking@livenation.se

TesseracT
Genre
Progressive, Groove, Experimental, Metal

Band Members
Acle Kahney - Guitar
James Monteith - Guitar
Jay Postones - Drums
Daniel Tompkins - Vocals 
Amos Williams - Bass

Hometown
UK

Record Label
Kscope

About
Lowering the TONE since 2007

Biography
New album SONDER will be available 20th April. Listen to the premiere of "Luminary" and pre-order now at tesseractband.co.uk

Current Location
Earth

General Manager
Adam Foster | 5B Artists and Media

Influences
Everything

Press contact
North America - Amy Sciarretto:
Amy@atomsplitterpr.com

Europe - Sarah Lees: 
Sarah.l@snappermusic.co.uk

Booking agent
North and South America: Nick Storch - Aritst Group International; Europe & Rest of World: 
Dominik Meyer - The Cobra Agency


Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Is there a PLACE for a record label in today's DYI Music Business? Ned Sedlak of Swoon City Music explains it all

Founded by music industry and publishing veterans Mike Beck, Maureen Lloren and Ned Sedlak, Swoon City Music was built on the philosophy of “artists first” and a commitment to developing successful careers for their artists in a smart, long-term and meaningful way. A full-service label and music publishing company, Swoon City Music is located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn and is also home to Refuge Recording – a one stop audio production studio







Why we love stories with Guy (that's my real name) Story

STORYTOWN is a 4-piece, thinking man’s rock and roll band, showcasing the songs of guitarist Guy Story. Guy is originally from Mississippi and now lives in NYC.  He’s been playing guitar since his early teens and has continued playing over the years while pursuing a career in technology (Bell Laboratories, Audible.com, Amazon). Guy is now taking a break from technology to focus on making the best music he can. Every song is a story – no pun intended –supported by infectious grooves and memorable melodies. Guy has assembled an excellent band: bassist Rick Wagner, keyboardist Charly Roth, and drummer Tony Cruz.








Monday, March 12, 2018

If you want blood, you got it. Brian Johnson vs. Bon Scott... who was the better AC/DC front man?

 In the right corner in the skin tight jeans and no shirt is the champion, Bon Scott, in the left corner in the pancake hat and denim vest we have the contender Brian Johnson. Which one will be the champion front man of the legendary hard rock band AC/DC? Tune in to this week's Loudini Hard Rock and Metal Circus Podcast to find out!  Featured Loudini Artists:   Black Star Riders   Conquer Divide   Turbowolf








Black Star Riders
Black Star Riders are back in the saddle again. 

On 23 February 2015, the band’s second album, The Killer Instinct, is released via Nuclear Blast. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Mastodon, Alice In Chains), The Killer Instinct is hard rock in the classic tradition. And as guitarist Scott Gorham says: “We’re so confident about this album. It’s a step up in the evolution of Black Star Riders.”

It was in 2012 that Black Star Riders was formed by four members of Thin Lizzy – Gorham, lead vocalist/guitarist Ricky Warwick, co-lead guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Marco Mendoza – plus former Megadeth and Alice Cooper drummer Jimmy DeGrasso. The band’s debut album All Hell Breaks Loose was released in 2013, and drew widespread acclaim in Classic Rock, MOJO, Metal Hammer and Kerrang!

But now, with The Killer Instinct, Black Star Riders have taken it up another notch. “We’ve gone to the next level with this record,” Ricky Warwick says. “It’s the album that really defines Black Star Riders.” And Damon Johnson is equally emphatic. “This is the band I’ve dreamed about being in all my life,” he says. “A lean, mean, dirty rock’n’roll band. And I really feel that this is a great album – a huge step in the progression of this band.”

The Killer Instinct represents a coming of age for Black Star Riders. As Warwick explains, the band had a different mindset going into this album. “When we started writing for All Hell Breaks Loose, we still weren’t sure if it was going to be a Thin Lizzy album,” he says. “This time, we didn’t have that pressure. We knew we were making a Black Star Riders album, and on a creative level, that opened more doors for us.”

Thin Lizzy is in the DNA of Black Star Riders. That much is undeniable: and for Scott Gorham, especially so. When Thin Lizzy rose to fame in the 1970s, led by legendary frontman Phil Lynott, it was Gorham – alongside Brian Robertson and Gary Moore – who defined the band’s trademark twin-lead guitar sound on landmark albums such as Jailbreak, Bad Reputation, Black Rose and Live And Dangerous. And in Black Star Riders – in the partnership between Gorham and Damon Johnson – a part of that sound lives on. “That mystical, legendary twin-guitar thing,” as Johnson calls it.

But as Warwick says: “We know who we are. We want to move forward and find our own way, our own sound. It’s important to us to retain the spirit and the soul of Thin Lizzy. We’ll always have that because Scott’s in the band. But we’ve got a lot of shows under our belts as Black Star Riders, and that’s helped gel the band.”

Gorham puts it very simply: “Black Star Riders is its own thing. You just have to power ahead and write what you write and not have to think about history.” 

Gorham credits Nick Raskulinecz as a key figure in the creation of this new album. “Nick had so many great ideas – he became the sixth member of the band.” In addition, he says that new bassist Robert Crane has fitted in seamlessly as the perfect replacement for Marco Mendoza. “Robert just nailed it straight off the bat.” And with this team in place, the goal for Black Star Riders was simple. “We wanted this to be a better record than the first one,” Gorham says. “And it is – there’s no doubt about that.”

The Killer Instinct was recorded at Rock Falcon, the studio in Nashville, Tennessee, owned by Nick Raskulinecz. The whole album was cut in 21 days, but after All Hell Breaks Loose was done in just 12 days, that extra time proved beneficial. “But with this album,” Gorham explains, “we could do a basic track, sit back, think about it, work on additional parts, and then lay ’em in there.” 

The results speak for themselves. “This album,” Gorham says, “has more depth.” Damon Johnson concurs. “We had more time, had a blast making it, and you can hear it. It’s not just the groove in the music – it’s the groove in the writing, in playing together as a band.”

Johnson and Warwick are the primary songwriters in Black Star Riders and have been since day one. “When it comes to writing, Ricky and I do the heavy lifting,” he says. “But Scott is the foundation of this band. This thing doesn’t happen without Scott Gorham.”

Johnson cites the song Soldierstown as an example of the kind of “monster riff” that Gorham brings to this album. “It’s very grand in its scope,” he says. “It has the feel of some of those classic Thin Lizzy songs – Black Rose and Emerald.”
Soldierstown is also an example of the depth that Ricky Warwick brings to Black Star Riders in his lyrics. The subject of this song is terrorism – for the Northern Ireland-born singer, a subject of profound personal significance. Warwick says: “The scenario in Soldierstown is one that has happened so many times in history, and it still happens now. Terrorists come to a house and say: ‘Give up your strongest son, he has to go and fight.’ There’s that expression: you lose a finger to save a hand.”

There are other songs on the album that Warwick describes as “storytelling” – such as Charlie I Gotta Go, its title a reference to Charles Manson. But much of what he writes is drawn from his own life. “I got a little more personal on this record,” he says. And this is most powerfully illustrated in a song that is destined to become a Black Star Riders classic: Finest Hour. “It’s about my first girlfriend,” he says. “We were living in Glasgow, we were sixteen, into music, and we’d go to gigs at Barrowlands. That song is me reaching out to her and saying: they were good times, I hope you remember them, and I hope you’re okay.” 

For Warwick, the beauty of Finest Hour is in its simplicity. “There are only three chords in that song,” he says. “The best songs are like that.” And the emotive quality in it is echoed in what Johnson describes as this album’s most leftfield track, Blindsided. “It’s an epic song,” Johnson says, “with an epic Ricky Warwick lyric. And that beautiful guitar figure is Ricky’s. It gets me like Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd or Tuesday’s Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s one of those classic guitar statements.”

In fact, the album as a whole is a defining statement. Above all else, The Killer Instinct proves that Black Star Riders is a classic rock band in its own right.

“We’ve come a long way in two years,” Gorham says. “And you’ve got to feel good about that. I trust these guys with my life. We’re like brothers, and that’s a big thing in a band. When you have that trust in each other, that’s when you’ve got a fucking great combination.”

With The Killer Instinct, Black Star Riders have truly arrived. “There’s something really special about this band,” Gorham says. “And it has the potential to keep on evolving. We’ve made a great record – and I still think there’s more to come.”


Black Star Riders facebook page is www.facebook.com/blackstarridersofficial
Black Star Riders Official Website: www.blackstarriders.com (active Dec 24th 2012)

Current Location
Los Angeles

General Manager
Siren Artist Management Inc

Press contact
Duff Press / mail@nuclearblastusa.com (NA) / info@nuclearblast.de (EU)

Booking agent
Keith Naisbitt, APA

Conquer Divide
Band Members
Kiarely - @kiarelydivides
Janel- @janeldivides 
Kristen - @kristendivides
Izzy - @izzydivides
Tamara - @tamaradivides

Past Members:
Ashley
Sarah
Suzie

Hometown
US/UK

Record Label
Artery Recordings

Affiliation
Sony RED

About
Six girls with a passion for music. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4L4DXdXLI

Biography
Conquer Divide is a metalcore band with members hailing from the U.S., the U.K. and Serbia.

Personal Information
Photography - Tim Harmon
Artwork - Justin Morter
Album Artwork - Bailey Zindel

Current Location
everywhere

General Manager
Eric Rushing - The Artery Foundation

Press contact
Amy Sciarretto for Atom Splitter PR: amy@atomsplitterpr.com

Booking agent
US: Adam@tailoredtalentagency.com
UK/Europe: Beckie@xraytouring.com
Japan: kenji@fiveoneinc.com
categories
Musician/Band

Turbowolf
About
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.turbowolf.co.uk

Biography
Magic noise for psychic colossus.

Gender
Neutral (It)

General Manager
Don Jenkins: don.jenkins@rawpowermanagement.com

Influences
NATURE/SCIENCE/SPACE/PAST/FUTURE/EGYPT

Press contact
William Luff: william.luff@wilfulpublicity.co.uk

Booking agent
Steve Strange, X-Ray Touring
Steve@xraytouring.com

Friday, March 9, 2018

Christa Deánā finds her Own Voice while Spreading "The Good News"

Christa Deánā (Duh-nay) is a Christian Singer/Songwriter from Philadelphia who sings with conviction and power. Her songs speak to the journey of a woman after God's own heart. Each song is deeply rooted in a personal, yet extremely vulnerable relationship with God. It's the beauty and emotion in her voice and the candor in her lyrics that help inspire others to go all the way, every day, with God.

Dedicating herself to music as a child, she won first place in the Young Artist Competition for the city of Allentown, PA. A gifted writer, Christa Deana performed her first original song at 11 and went on to write over 50 more. Her vocal ability also developed young, securing her lead oratorios from classics such as Handels Messiah, Mendelssohns Elijah, Vivaldis Gloria, and lead songs in Gilbert and Sullivans The Pirates of Penzance. In addition to writing and singing, she has toured with several choirs that took her to Romania, Turkey, France, Spain, England, and all over the US. During this journey she found a love for conducting and excelled as a choir director for several choirs. She has worked with The Lesser Light Collective as a soloist, writer, and conductor, directing the choir for their performance at Washington Adventist University.





Christa Deánā inherited perfect pitch, excellent natural timing, a powerful vocal instrument and a creative soul. But shes been diligent to cultivate her gifts, obtaining her music education degree from the University of Valley Forge. Not content to simply make her own music, she pulls beautiful music out of her students and collaborators. She is currently a music educator and worship leader at various facilities and churches. She is also the co-owner for ChristaCourt Productions.

Currently she is focusing on releasing a new single in February 2018 called "If God Doesn't Want It" and a self entitled album with all new original music Fall 2018. As she continues to tour and spread the message of the power of God, she's ecstatic of what's ahead. Join the mailing list and follow her on social media to stay up to date on what's to come!

Rahn Anthoni, turns Tragedy into Triumph, and Spreads a Message of Love and Understanding

Award-winning Christian artist Rahn Anthoni took the international press and airwaves by storm with 2017’s most inspirational track, “I’ll Trust You.” The song earned him a Radio Music Award and an Indie Music Channel Award, and numerous other accolades, including the Man-Up Award, for his charity work.  Rahn’s history with inspirational music has helped him develop a positive relationship with God and the world of song. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of his special needs son, Aaron Hatcher, Rahn has been able to turn tragedy to triumph, delivering a message of hope and love to the masses.

Encouraged by the support the country music world showed his r&b-flavored music, Rahn has returned with an ambitious new “country soul” tune, that’s reminiscent of Darius Rucker, Charley Pride and other soulful country artists. “Highway” was written by Rahn, and it tells of his journey from tragedy to triumph, looking back on the story of his life. It will be released on MTS Records in January 2018.  Watch the video for “Highway” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlfkgjnU0ms




Rahn Anthoni hails from a small town in Florida, now living in Atlanta.. Growing up, he got his first break singing back-up for “The Song Bird Of The South” Dottie Peoples. This led to Anthoni signing with Tate Music Group, who released his first single, "Hold On." The inspirational song gave listeners the encouragement to “Hold On” to life.

Rahn got his first break in television hosting, “Starpower” on The BET Network.
Anthoni has also been in movies, making a cameo appearance in Thina Films’ “Good Deed.”  Utilizing his experience and growing interest and knowledge in TV and film, Anthoni developed "The Rahn Anthoni Show," which has received over 1 millions views on Eotm TV . In 2015, Anthoni covered The Oscars Red Carpet for Eotm Media Group.

Then tragedy struck...After losing his special needs son to abuse, allegedly by his son's teacher, Anthoni has become an advocate for special needs kids. The Aaron Hatcher Awards are given every year, in honor of his late son, Aaron Hatcher. His son also inspired him to start the Special Needs Rock Awards and They Can’t Talk But We Can, a non-profit organization providing advocacy for children with disabilities.  For more information, visit http://www.theycanttalkbutwecaninc.org/.

Anthoni is also CEO of WMQGRadio.com The Source, the number #1 internet radio station giving back to the Old Skool music. 

“Music makes me feel free from all my problems that I have each day,” Anthoni says, and he is glad to pass the feeling along to fans. “It gives me a getaway and expresses love to all my listeners – including myself.”

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Van Halen's Lost Boy, Mitch Malloy has the Best of both worlds as a Hard Rocking Performer and Nashville Producer

Rocker Mitch Malloy has released his new, full-length CD MAKING NOISE.   This recording marks the first time Malloy has undertaken an album solely by himself from start to finish – songwriting, producing, instruments, mixing and mastering.   “I have always brought in a few musicians or songwriters to work with me on projects in the past and have really enjoyed what they brought to the table.  But this time, I was in a different place and really needed to work through everything musically by myself…thus, My Therapy!” said Malloy tongue-in-cheek about the first single, with video, aptly called My Therapy. 

Mitch has been busy the past year not only writing and producing his own album but also writing and producing projects for clients in his studio, Malloy Master Tracks.  Mitch states, “I love working with young artists and passing the torch to a new generation of rockers.”  Malloy Master Tracks is a full-service production facility that serves a variety of clients from hit acts and labels like Taylor Swift, Boys Like Girls, Kenny Loggins, Johnny Gates, Craig Morgan and Sony Music NY to singer/songwriters Victoria Show, Gary Burr and Billy Falcon and even voice over work for Outdoor Channel, Field & Stream and various other brands.





Malloy’s tenure as an artist has spanned several decades beginning as a regular on the New York music scene in the 80s.  Mitch soon garnered a major recording deal with RCA/BMG Worldwide and achieved chart success and landed a coveted spot on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  In the mid-90s Mitch was asked to replace Sammy Hagar as lead singer for Van Halen but after spending time and recording with the band he declined.  “When the band appeared on the MTV Music Awards with Dave [David Lee Roth], the fans expected his return -- I expected his return.  I felt as cool as the opportunity was, it just wasn’t the right time,” said Malloy.  

For the launch of his 2016 release, Mitch Malloy embarked on the international MAKING NOISE tour which began in the summer and included stops at the world famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Liverpool, Athens, Madrid, Malmo and Oslo, to name a few.  The tour will continue in 2017 and includes a special stop at the M3 Festival.  Also look for Mitch on the 2018 Monsters of Rock Cruise!  

Top 10 Female Fronted Rock and Metal Acts of the 2000's


Women are rocking harder now than ever before in the history of rock and metal. On this episode Lily, Keith and Lou pick the top 10 Female fronted rock and metal acts post 2000. Featured Loudini Artists:    Diemonds   Butcher Babies  Dead Sara








Diemonds
“Risking their safety and sanity for rock n’ roll please welcome Toronto’s wild and young…” – Classic Rock Magazine

Diemonds calls downtown Toronto their home, but they live for criss-crossing the continent for weeks on end, armed with little more than their brand of original hard rock, their gear and a dream. With their 3rd album ‘Never Wanna Die’ slated for worldwide release Summer 2015, the band continues to modernize their heavy rock n' roll sound. This time, multiple Juno award-winner Eric Ratz (Monster Truck, Billy Talent) is in the producer chair. Remaining true to their sound, Diemonds takes lyrics that speak to the outcasts, wild childs, and misfits, and combines them with a hard-hitting live show, taking cues from the greats they look up to.

Priya Panda, the bands front woman, is the sultry singer that the music world has never been so poised for. Every time she steps on stage she walks the indeterminable fine line between class and crass. With her larger-than-life presence, she breaks every cultural, social, gender and sexual boundary known to hard rock. If the ever growing legions of the band's loyal following, known as "Die-Hards", are any indication, Priya and the rest of her bandmates are firmly carving their own path in music and hoards of rock fans are already along for the ride.

Awards
Never Wanna Die - Juno-nominated for Heavy Metal album of the year 

Best Underground Artist of the Year - High Times Magazine Doobie Awards

Current Location
Toronto, ON

General Manager
Dan Hand dan.hand@cloudempirecreative.com

Press contact
pr@diemonds.net

Booking agent
manager@diemonds.net

Butcher Babies
For nearly a decade, Butcher Babies have been crushing stages worldwide with their vicious live performance and explosive energy. Their stage presence is a hypnotic spectacle that leaves audiences hungry for more. Frontwomen Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein and drummer Chase Brickenden juxtapose brutal, aggressive riffs with beautiful melodies that wail with emotional redemption. 

Hailing from the City Of Angels, Butcher Babies aided in the jubilant revival of the Metal scene on the Sunset Strip. While gaining attention from several record labels the band signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records in December 2012. Less than a year later, July 2013, they released their debut album GOLIATH, produced by Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb of God, Hatebreed). Followed by their highly anticipated sophomore headbanger, TAKE IT LIKE A MAN, August 2015, produced by Logan Mader (FFDP, Gojira, Soulfly). 
The evolution continues as the band is set to release their third full studio album, October 27, 2017, LILITH, produced by Steve Evetts (Suicide Silence, Dillinger Escape Plan, The Cure). With three albums and two EPs under their belt, Butcher Babies have reached a new level of maturity solidifying a triumphant return after a brief creative hiatus to write and rebuild. LILITH opens with a kick right to the teeth with the aggressive Burn the Straw Man, then drips with sensuality on tracks like Headspin and The Huntsman, pairing riveting guitars with velvet vocal harmonies. This album runs the gamut between exploring the dark roots of lust and the high energy thrash hijinks that Butcher Babies have become known and loved for.
Butcher Babies have toured relentlessly among the likes of Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Danzig, In This Moment, Cradle of Filth, Black Label Society, etc; played music fests including Mayhem, Download (UK), Hellfest (France), Knotfest (US & Japan), Hell and Heaven(Mexico), Rock on The Range, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Welcome to Rockville, etc. and appeared in the film Alleluia! : The Devils Carnival.

Current Location
LOS ANGELES

General Manager
Mike Monterulo - MikeMonterulo@tkoco.com

Influences
HEAVY FUCKIN METAL

Booking agent
US - Justin Hirschman for AGI
Justin.Hirschman@ArtistGrp.com

International- Dan DeVita for TKO
dandevita@tkoco.com

Dead Sara
Music History is rich with rock bands fronted by Dynamic duos. Looking to carry on this yin and yang tradition are two talented young women, singer Emily Armstrong and Siouxsie Medley, who front Los Angeles’ Dead Sara – an electrifying four-piece rock band whose supercharged music is propelled by Medley’s exhilarating, monster guitar riffs and Armstrong’s powerful, wailing vocals.

The two musicians are a study in contrast onstage: Medley remains rooted in place – a solid, steady anchor for Armstrong’s almost unhinged performance style. A skilled vocal stylist who can handle blues, soul, and folk-rock with equal aplomb, Armstrong can unleash a guttural howl one minute and trill as pretty as a songbird the next. 

When asked by the Wall Street Journal in 2012 which female rock singers she admired, legendary Jefferson Airplane singer Grace Slick said Emily Armstrong, citing her “strong, urgent sound.” Dead Sara, which also includes bassist Chris Null and drummer Sean Friday, has continued to earn the respect of some of the biggest artists in rock and roll over the last two years. In an interview with Fuse in 2013, Dave Grohl simply stated, “Dead Sara should be the next biggest rock band in the world.”

The band has always generated major buzz around their shows, being known for their ferocious spectacle of high-octane live performances. Of one of their local shows at The Troubadour, L.A.’s indie-rock tastemaker website Picksysticks.com raved: “You almost forgot you were watching a rock show in the 450-capacity Troubadour and not in a venue like Staples Center that holds thousands when Dead Sara launched into their hit “Weatherman.” OC Weekly has praised the band for its “blazing, impassioned classic rock, punk/indie jams, catchy guitar melodies and songs about not backing down,” while Buzzbands.la noted that Dead Sara’s strain of primal rock is loud enough to awaken the ghosts in both the indie and metal underworlds, and maybe even get them to dance a bit. During their 2013 U.S. tour with Muse, Chicago Music Monthly stated that “Dead Sara is an example of everything that is right with rock and roll. Their live show is one that will NOT be forgotten for hundreds of Muse fans seeing them for the first time.”

Their new album, PLEASURE TO MEET YOU, was released in March 2015 on the band's own label, Pocket Kid Records.

Current Location
L.A.

General Manager
sm@deadsara.com

Influences
The grinding of teeth while sleeping.

Press contact
Alexandra Baker (High Rise PR)- alexandra@deadsara.com 

sm@deadsara.com

Booking agent
Ryan Harlacher at CAA: RHarlacher@caa.com (US/North America) Bex Wedlake: bex.wedlake@caa.com (Outside of US/North America)