RAWKUS UK ROCKERS JETTBLACK KICK OFF 2012 BY HEADING OUT ON THE ROAD WITH VALIENT THORR, TOURING EUROPE BEFORE FINISHING THE RUN OF SHOWS IN THE UK…

BUILDING ON the success of their debut studio album, ‘Get Your Hands Dirty’, 2011 saw Jettblack taking part in an extensive UK tour with Fozzy as well as playing a co-headline show in London with legendary Swedish rockers, The Electric Boys.

However, the main focus for the band was the recording of their second album…

Indeed, 2012 promises to be a big year for the four-man outfit, with the new record lined up for spring of this year, preceded by a single & video. Chances are, a few songs from the new album will be premiered on February 2nd, when JB play an HMV ‘Next Big Thing’ night at the Garage in London (February 2nd), lining up alongside fellow Spinefarm artists, Reckless Love & The Treatment.

Then, in March, Jettblack will join up with Valient Thorr for a European tour that includes 3 dates in the UK.

SHOWS AS FOLLOWS: -

February 2012
2nd – The Garage, London; HMV / Spinefarm night w/Reckless Love & The Treatment

April 2012
8th – Moho Live, Manchester w/ Valient Thorr
9th – Fibbers, York w/ Valient Thorr
10th – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham w/ Valient Thorr

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Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have confirmed a headlining European tour, which kicks off on 30th March in Hamburg, Germany.

Following the band’s hugely successful debut European tour last year, RIVAL SONS are returning in 2012, performing around the UK with BLACK STONE CHERRY in March, followed immediately by their own headlining European tour.

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

“Hell ya!  Europe here we come again!  We are so stoked to be coming back so soon.  The autumn tour was epic; so good to share our music and meet you all.  See you soon and bring 10 friends this time.  Peace!”

See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe at the following shows:

RIVAL SONS w/ BLACK STONE CHERRY
Mar. 11 – Norwich, UK – UEA
Mar. 12 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
Mar. 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 15 – Liverpool, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 17 – Sheffield, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 18 – Manchester, UK – Academy
Mar. 19 – Newcastle, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 21 – Edinburgh, UK – HMV Picture House
Mar. 22 – Aberdeen, UK – Lemontree
Mar. 23 – Inverness, UK – Ironworks
Mar. 24 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 26 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
Mar. 27 – Southampton, UK – Guildhall
Mar. 28 – London, UK – HMV Forum

View the UK tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_bsc_mar12.jpg

RIVAL SONS
Mar. 30 – Hamburg, Germany – Uebel & Gefährlich
Apr. 02 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Medis
Apr. 03 – Oslo, Norway – John Dee
Apr. 04 – Bergen, Norway – Garage
Apr. 06 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers
Apr. 07 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega Small Hall
Apr. 08 – Schijndel, Netherlands – Paaspop Festival
Apr. 09 – Brussels, Belgium – AB Box
Apr. 11 – Paris, France – Fleche D’Or

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_euro12.jpg

Tickets for the UK tour with BLACK STONE CHERRY are available now at http://bit.ly/tcV02w

Get RIVAL SONS’ new album, PRESSURE & TIME, on CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

PRESSURE & TIME is also available on iTunes with two exclusive bonus tracks in Europe at http://bit.ly/l09Sji and in North America at http://bit.ly/jnpcLp

Watch RIVAL SONS’ new music video for the track, “All Over the Road”, at http://youtu.be/abyOSwKgsCM

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons

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DRIPBACK TO OPEN FOR BIOHAZARD

London Hardcore Metallers DRIPBACK have been confirmed as openers to legendary NYHY heroes BIOHAZARD on their upcoming UK run.

Says Guitarist Luca G-Drax:

“Getting to play these shows with Biohazard is a big fucking deal for us boys in Dripback! Biohazard has been the soundtrack to the past 16 years of our lives we are so fucki’n hyped! They have been a big influence on us, best thing about this tour is we get to play then get drunk and watch Biohazard every night! The best!”

Check out the video for DRIPBACK’s “Kick Out Time” video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udkXffNfgxk

DRIPBACK will open for BIOHAZARD, Heights and Lionheart at the following shows:

Tue 31st Jan        Manchester Academy             Manchester

Wed 1st Feb         King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut        Glasgow

Thu 2nd Feb        HMV Institute                        Birmingham

Fri 3rd Feb           The Underworld                      London

Tickets available from http://www.kililive.com/artists/biohazard/

“INHALING THE ASHES” is out now via SIEGE OF AMIDA RECORDS

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BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘FOREVER’

Video to debut today at VEVO
Anticipated new album, Feel The Power, in stores January 23^rd 2012

After much anticipation, rowdy shred-metal connoisseurs BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART are nearly ready to drop Feel The Power, a pulse-raising, headbang-inducing, ’80s-influenced slab of fun, glam-tastic metal, that will hit stores January 23rd – from Rude Records/Tooth and Nail Records.

As one last bit of excitement for fans who can’t wait to feel Feel The Power’s power, the band is pleased to premiere the brand-new video for standout track “Forever.”

Watch the “Forever” video:
http://www.vevo.com/watch/blessed-by-a-broken-heart/forever-official-music-video/USTN11100429

 
“The ‘Forever’ video was all about locations,” explains guitarist Sam Ryder. ”Our director, Robbie Starbuck, totally came through on the desert location, such an epic backdrop and so much space. The last scene we shot was at a local dive bar. There was no faking here, we had the time of our freakin’ lives! Me and Tyler missed a load of our shots because we were singing NWA karaoke, but you know, duty calls. The locals loved it. We had our wrap party right there after the last scene. We left that bar after a few hammered renditions of ‘It’s America,’ but our legacy lives on…”

“Forever” premiered as a single in December via Noisecreep and had fans buzzing across the internet. Now, with Feel The Power only a week away, anticipation of the new album is at a fever pitch. Adding to the excitement are early reviews of the album, praising the band’s ability to carve out its own niche while embracing the still-relevant, yet largely MIA, shred metal of the past.
The follow-up to the band’s celebrated 2008 album Pedal to the Metal (Century Media), Feel the Power sees the band shrugging off metalcore trappings in favor of something more heartfelt. “The whole band is still obsessed with the ’80s, and that’s bled into our lifestyles. It’s not just when we’re on tour: We all kind of dress ’80s; we still have mullets. It’s become part of our lives,” explains singer Tony Gambino.

Formed in 2003 in Montreal, Canada, BBABH released its first album - All is Fair in Love And War - a year after its inception. 2008 saw the release of Pedal To The Metal on Century Media Records, which was followed by years of incessant touring throughout the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Australia alongside the likes of JUDAS PRIEST, A DAY TO REMEMBER, BRING ME THE HORIZON, MEGADETH, STEEL PANTHER and more.

Like any artist with a notable body of work, BLESSED has experienced a near constant evolution over the past eight years, in some part due to lineup changes, but mostly due to a stylistic progression away from pure metalcore in favor of more traditional metal and hard rock. One listen to Feel The Power will confirm that not only is this not the same band that recorded All Is Fair, but that that very fact is their saving grace. Staying ahead of the curve and distancing themselves from the pack is the key to BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART‘s longevity, and the reason the new album will resonate with even the most veteran headbangers.

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VANS OFF THE WALL MUSIC TOUR PRESENTS THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ‘DEAD THRONE’ TOUR UK – BAND ANNOUNCE IN-STORE SIGNINGS

Vans is proud to announce that The Devil Wears Prada will be headlining the Vans Off The Wall Music Tour. Vans had already established ties with The Devil Wears Prada back in 2011 by releasing their limited edition footwear.

 
The 12 date tour will focus on the sensational “Dead Throne” album, which has received rave reviews, hailed as “accomplished, deft and unbelievably powerful from start to finish” by Rock Sound, and “the best album the Ohio outfit have yet produced” by Kerrang. Metal Hammer gave it 8/10 and called it “stunning”. Throughout the tour, the band will be stopping by at various Vans stores up and down the UK for in-store signings. For your chance to meet the band in person, be sure to make your way to the relevant Vans store on the dates outlined below.

Vans Store Signing Dates

Vans Cardiff, 6pm, 2nd February 2012

17 The Hayes Mall, Cardiff CF10 1GA

Vans Manchester Central, 6pm, 4th February 2012

59 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PD

Vans Birmingham, 6pm, 8th February 2012

Bullring, Unit 245, Birmingham B5 4BU

Vans Brighton, 6pm, 12th February 2012
38 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE

Vans London, 6pm, 17th February 2012
47 Carnaby Street, London, W1F 9PT

The Devil Wears Prada are: Frontman Mike Hranica, guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster, guitarist Chris Rubey, bassist Andy Trick, keyboardist James Baney, and drummer Daniel Williams.

Support acts are still to be confirmed, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates, but the dates are as follows -
Tour Dates, February 2012

Thurs 2nd Cardiff, Great Hall 2

Fri 3rd Stoke, Sugarmill

Sat 4th Manchester, Academy 3

Sun 5th Glasgow, G2

Tues 7th Newcastle, Academy 2

Wed 8th Birmingham, Academy 2

Fri 10th Plymouth, White Rabbit

Sat 11th Southampton, The Cellar

Sun 12th Brighton, Haunt

Mon 13th Oxford, Academy 2

Tues 14th Colchester, Arts Centre

Fri 17th London, Underworld

Tickets cost £14 London/£13 regionally. Doors are: 7pm.

About Vans:
In 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company opened up for business in California. Within a few years, the whole skate culture adopted Vans shoe as their favorite brand and today Vans still represents a look that epitomizes the Southern California lifestyle. With more than 40 years of history – and now offering a complete range of footwear, apparel, accessories, snowboard boots & outerwear and Pro-Tec protective equipment – Vans has risen to become a worldwide dominant force in the action sports industry and the genuine brand of choice for the contemporary lifestyle consumer.

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New UK metal 5 piece SEVEN DEADLY have just released their debut music video ‘From This Darkness’.

The video can be viewed here:

From This Darkness is available as a free mp3 download* on the band’s website http://www.sevendeadly1.com. The song was produced by Will Maya
(The Answer/Breed 77)

Seven Deadly features members of the now defunct band PANIC CELL who played their last show at Sonisphere, Knebworth UK in 2011.
The band are currently in production for their debut EP which is expected to be released in February.
Tour dates are to be announced soon.

Seven Deadly are:

Archie Wilson – vocals
H Virdee – Guitars
Dave Irving – Guitars/Keyboards/Backing Vocals
Bobby T – Bass Guitar
Rob Hicks – Drums

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HRH Sister Brand Hammerfest presents :- The Hammer of Thor, it takes place at Prestatyn Sands Holiday Camp in North Wales in the UK on Friday 16th until Sunday 18th March 2012, with the pre party on Thursday 15th March

Despite the event being almost sold out Hammerfest have kindly given us 2 sets of 4 weekend passes* to giveaway – worth £384 per set.

All you have to do is email your name, phone number and Date of Birth, quoting “HF4CP” to info@hammerfest.co.uk, and if you’re one of the lucky chosen entrants, you will be contacted with the good news.

DON’T MISS OUT!!!

*These are strictly on a first come first served basis.  Tickets do not include transport, expenses, or accommodation.

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