HARDCORE punk legends DISCHARGE and UK thrash titans SABBAT are the latest additions to the sixth chapter of Damnation Festival. http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk
Juke Kartel are ready to bring their brand of hard-driving rock to America with the release of 'Levolution' (CarvedRecords) on September 28, 2010. They were the first unsigned artist to perform at the Australian MTV Video Awards.
http://www.myspace.com/jukekartel
The Danish Heavy Metal band FORCENTURY has had a great year. They released their debut album "VANGUARD" and were overwhelmed with positive reactions. See the highlights of their journey so far at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW4znN616yE
Hana Pestle is a new up-and-coming artist from L.A./U.S. Her CD "This Way" has found its way to Europe via Two Side Moons Promotions and hopefully via review at RockUnited.com (huh?) Check out her myspace site at:
www.myspace.com/hanatunes
Transcend Records herald the arrival of their first release from British Thrash masters ELIMINATION. The trailer for the forthcoming CD/DVD release 'Through The Eyes Of Madness' at the below link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16u6GVsaHA
Escape Music are about to the re-issue Steelhouse Lane's 'Metallic Blue' and 'Slaves Of The New World' (both originally MTM releases) on November 19. Re-mastered Special Limited Edition Double Pack (digi) with bonus tracks. What? no hardcase? Sacre bleu!!!!
www.escape-music.com
My Hero/ Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon and his stand-up act - Göta Lejon/Stockholm, Sweden - September 26. ”there is a deceptively big brain lurking behind O'Hanlon's wide-eyed, softly spoken affability.” according to some posh UK journo. I doubt it... but at least he's a fun(ny) character... 'right you are there'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwhPv6CkKh4
Matt Gunston's CD 'Friday Night Of The Broken Man' is full of character based songs, with influences from Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and Billy Joel. These songs showcase modern techniques mixed with old fashioned good tunes and retro styles. More info at:
www.myspace.com/mattgunston
Life Size Maps, a New-New York act influenced by The Beach Boys, indie rock, classical, grunge, and 50’s/60’s pop. Restless power-pop with fast tempos, tight vocal harmonies, and strings. Any good? You tell me...
www.myspace.com/lifesizemaps
Check out The Philadelphia-based experimental rock/grunge band, Streetcorner Prophets at:www.myspace.com/streetcornerprophets
John Waite (ex-The Babys, Bad English) is putting the finishing touches on his brand new CD, scheduled for an early 2011 release in Europe/U.S. He recorded half of the record in Nashville and several of the songs were co-written and produced with Kyle Cook (Matchbox 20).
Alfa Matrix is back with 3 new releases. Cult act AMGOD now as an industrial metal combo, the debut of goth rock act RAZORFADE, said to appeal to those who like the old SISTERS OF MERCY... and OST by LEAETHER STRIP. Expect dark ambient next to a more industrial electro driven bonus album.
www.alfa-matrix.com
The Hot Rails have taken the burgeoning Cleveland Scuzz Rock scene by storm, playing sold out shows with a wide variety of
acts from Ted Leo and the Pharmacists to Gil Mantera's Party Dream, from L.A. Guns to The Electric 6 and from Mooney Suzuki to Fastball. "Single Entendre" is their new CD and more info at:
www.myspace.com/hotrailsmusic
Random "Worst Moment(s) In Metal" segement: [1990] The day Britny Fox singer Dizzy Dean Davidson and guitarist Michael Kelly Smith fought over a cheese sandwich!!! - The guitarist sprained his arm and the singer got sacked. Ahhh... the good old days, lol. Check out www.RockUnited.com 'reviews' in a day or two, the best Italian act in a long time (Arcadia). Unsun, Prog-Rock, ex-Whitecross dude, Droids Attack, soft-rock, etc, etc.
We Are Not Amused!!! - Yup! We've decided to stop the endless long and boring press-releases and replace them with newsflashes'. Contact "Urb" - urban "at" rockunited.com [simply replace 'at' with your normal @ of course] if you'd like to complain about something (yeah, right, like I care...).
