Archive for May, 2012

May 14
Maria Brink

In This Moment’s New Album Due August 14

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in New Records, News

My word, do I have a lot of shit on my plate. This site, my day job, the personal errands, the accounting, the pressure that comes with all that…it can be exhausting. I have been sleeping a lot lately, and feeling generally blah. I have a feeling it may have something to do with all Read More

May 1
In This Moment's Maria Brink

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Announced

Posted by Chris Harris on May 1, 2012 in News, Poop

And its basically boring as fuck. The third annual rendition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival returns in late August with more than 30 shows throughout North America. The main stage will feature the boring likes of Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, and Adelitas Way. There will also be the Ernie Ball Stage and Read More

Apr 9
HateFX

Readers’ Bands: Let’s Listen To HateFX

Posted by Chris Harris on April 9, 2012 in Featured, Readers' Bands

When we started this column two months ago or something like that, we never imagined people would respond the way they have. And we didn’t realize so many of our readers were in rad bands in their own right. This week, we feature HateFX, a band from Fresno that has toured with the likes of Read More

Apr 8
Maria Brink

In This Moment Name New Album Blood

Posted by Chris Harris on April 8, 2012 in New Records, News

In This Moment have named their forthcoming album, folks. It’ll be called Blood and the band will release the effort through Century Media. In This Moment’s new CD was once again produced by Kevin Churko, who has previously worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Five Finger Death Punch. Commented frontwoman Maria Brink: “There are no words Read More

Mar 7
World Under Blood

Malignancy Drummer, Ex-In This Moment Bassist Join World Under Blood

Posted by Chris Harris on March 7, 2012 in News

So, there’s this band called World Under Blood. Apparently, they’re a melodic death metal band fronted by Deron Miller, the guitarist and vocalist for CKY, which may or may not be done as a band…I’m still confused about that. Well, World Under Blood have two new members. Malignancy drummer Mike Heller has joined the fold, Read More

Mar 5
P.O.D.

ShipRocked 2012 Lands Sevendust, Godsmack, Others

Posted by Chris Harris on March 5, 2012 in Huh?, News

Oh man. If I didn’t know the kids in one of the bands playing the upcoming ShipRocked cruise, I’d make a case for hiring a kamikaze pilot. But I won’t. Because In This Moment are playing ShipRocked 2012, and they’re good people. The one reason to hop this cruise? The potential for seeing Maria Brink Read More

Feb 23
Maria Brink

In This Moment Book May Shows

Posted by Chris Harris on February 23, 2012 in News, Tour Dates

Yes, it’s true people. In This Moment have lined up a bunch of shows for May, which will give them a nice little break from the studio. Check out those dates at the end of this post. Maria Brink and the rest of the band will be playing a bunch of headlining shows with Kyng. Read More

Jan 12
Maria Brink of In This Moment

In This Moment Start Tracking New Disc

Posted by Chris Harris on January 12, 2012 in In the Studio, News

In This Moment are holed up in The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada, with longtime producer Kevin Churko. They have begun recording songs for their forthcoming album, which will be in stores this summer through Century Media. This, following the departures of drummer Jeff Fabb and guitarist Blake Bunzel. They jumped ship to Read More

Dec 9
Serj Tankian

Dimebash Details: All-Star Lineup Is All-Starry

Posted by Chris Harris on December 9, 2011 in News

Finally, details have been revealed for this year’s edition of the annual Dimebash, a tribute concert that goes down December 14 at The Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Proceeds from the event will go to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. SO…the big question: Who will be taking the stage Read More

Nov 29
Dimebag

Second Dimebash: Details Revealed, Just No Bands

Posted by Chris Harris on November 29, 2011 in News

The second annual Dimebash event — being held in honor of the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, iconic guitarist for Pantera and Damageplane — will be held at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, on December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal’s beloved fallen heroes by Read More