NIRVANA “IN UTERO”

In Utero is the third and final studio album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released on September 13, 1993, on DGC Records. Nirvana intended the record to diverge significantly from the polished production of its previous album, Nevermind (1991). To capture a more abrasive and natural sound, the group hired producer Steve Albini to record In Utero during a two-week period in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The music was recorded quickly with few studio embellishments, and the song lyrics and album packaging incorporated medical imagery that conveyed frontman Kurt Cobain’s outlook on his publicized personal life and his band’s newfound fame.

DEFTONES “WHITE PONY”

Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988.

TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA

Trout Fishing in America is the long-standing musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. The name, taken from a Richard Brautigan novel, seems almost as incongruous as a picture of this musical duo: Ezra Idlet (guitar) stands six feet nine inches and Keith Grimwood (bass), five feet five and one half inches. After three decades of writing, recording and performing together, Trout Fishing in America can look back at a body of work that is impressive and know they are just hitting their stride.

GRISWALD

Griswald started as a solo project for guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Jeremy Hart (Wausau, WI) in early 2011. Percussionist/vocalist Taylor Keding joined Jeremy shortly after and the two relocated to Madison, WI in late 2011. With a handful of new songs, the group newly-coined ‘Griswald’ began recording demos and performing at open mics around Madison. The two went on to audition for a slot in the Battle of the Bands sponsored by Emmie Magazine and WUD Music (University of Wisconsin-Madison) in 2012, going on to win the contest and the title ‘Madison Band of the Year’. Long-time friend Mike Seehafer joined shortly after on bass guitar, and together, the trio released the EP ‘Hearsay & Lore’ in December 2012. While continuing to play shows around Wisconsin and recording new music, another long-time friend Corey Millikin joined the group mid-2013, filling out the Griswald sound to what it is today.

FIGHT WITH MONSTERS

Fight with Monsters is a strange and enticing cocktail of sound created by the talents and ambitions of Ryan Caldwell (Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar) and Ryan Worthy (Vocals, Guitar). This proverbial odd couple has taken what started out as an acoustic indie rock guitar duo and made it into a 4 piece Latin indie funk band, a 2011 IL teen battle of the bands finalist, and a full studio album. However the real power of Fight with Monsters is the charm of their live shows and the blend of personalities and talents on stage.

Ryan Caldwell spent much of his childhood living at an old English faire where his parents sold their art. He lived in the heart of suburbia as a percussionist in school. During this time he also practiced pipe organ and played copious amounts of video games. In high school he slowly realized that he was far better at music than video games and proceeded to devote his life to the development of his art by going to college to study music business.

Ryan Worthy on the other end of the spectrum grew up in the troubled heart of West Chicago. Although he started learning guitar the summer before high school, for a while Worthy was a varsity wrestler. Only when he was offered a job teaching guitar lessons at a local instrument store did he realize that the instrument was his true love and proceeded to put that same drive of the gym into his guitar studies.

The two met in that instrument store and the rest is history. The near future of FWM is looking like a new album almost finished and the band’s first out of state tour. The history of rock and roll is full of dynamic duos; Simon and Garfunkel, Lennon & McCartney, Steely Dan, Tears for Fears. Ryan Caldwell and Ryan Worthy of Fight with Monsters are next.

Malafacha

MALAFACHA

Malafacha is a Ska band with Reggae and Latin rhythms that was formed in 2003 in Pilsen’s Hispanic Bohemian neighborhood in Chicago, IL. Malafacha is conformed of 8 members, Moises Bello -lead voice, Alejandro Cruz -drums, Ivan Bello -alto sax and choirs, Ezequiel Cruz -bass, Juan Abad-trombone, Armando Pescador – percussions, Roberto Carlos Tovar (Charlie) -guitar and Martin Orosco -Keyboard. All different personalities and musical tendencies between the band members has brought the band to obtain an original sound with a base of Ska, Reggae and Latin rhythms mixed with Punk, Metal, Cumbia, Rock, Disco and an endless fusion of genres that makes of Malafacha an unique band.

Malafacha takes it’s name from the lyrics of “Chilanga Banda” a song written and performed by Jaime Lopez and Jose Manuel Aguilera both are a very well known as classic Spanish rock exponents in México. Cafe Tacuba later recorded this song. Malafacha is a word that doesn’t really exist in the Spanish Dictionary and though some people will give it the meaning of dress badly, for us Malafacha is a style of living. For some conservative people will be thought as “bad dressed”, but for us is looking our best, being original and keeping our freedom of expression, we promote that people should fight for their ideals, living free and in peace. Malafacha doesn’t believe in distinction of race, doesn’t respect frontiers neither repression. Malafacha is a sublime cry of liberty, describes themselves and believes everybody is a citizen of the world,

Malafacha had shared the stage with a big number of bands including some of international recognition such as Maldita Vecindad, Panteon Rococo, El Gran Silencio, Victimas del Dr. Cerebro, The Wailers, Gondwana, La Castañeda,The Toaster, Rata Blanca, Salon Victoria, Sekta Core, Genitallica, Nana Pancha, El Haragan, Banda Bostik, Kenny y los Electricos, and La Tremenda Corte. Also Malafacha toured some if the USA cities on 2009 as invited musicians for La Royal Club. Malafacha has performed in big and small cities through the USA, it does not matter where do fans live Malafacha will visit their city when they least expect it.

THE BLASTERS

The Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman.

Dave Alvin, the group’s primary songwriter, left the band in 1986 for a critically-acclaimed solo career. He was initially replaced on guitar by Hollywood Fats (birth name: Michael L. Mann) who appeared with them at Farm Aid. Phil Alvin has led various incarnations of The Blasters intermittently since then, including a few reunion tours and live albums of the original lineup. Personnel as of 2008 was Phil Alvin together with John Bazz, Keith Wyatt, and Bill Bateman.

The Blasters stink of rockabilly. A unique part of the Los Angeles punk scene of the 1980s, they project the essence of small streets of post-war neighborhoods, car culture and the sun-bleached concrete of Downey, California. They are lead by Phil Alvin’s soulful bellowing about causing chaos, chasing women and the loss of the citrus groves. Influenced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and many others who came and went during the 1950’s, The Blasters play the songs of the working man’s curse and rock and roll romance. Founding members Phil Alvin and John Bazz, with the addition of Keith Wyatt on lead guitar and Jerry Angel on drums, are carrying on their hard-won legacy of one of the most credible and recognizable bands in Americana music.

SKINNY JIM & THE NUMBER 9 BLACKTOPS

I’ll keep it brief. Jim started the band, Cody joined the band, then Kasey joined the band. We have a pretty fun time playing music together. Good music…motorcycle rock-n-roll and hot rod rockabilly. We’ve played in ten different countries and put a lot of miles on a Ford van. We’re professionally endorsed by Gretsch Guitars. I write songs about cars, motorcycles, and pretty girls. We then drive great distances in a van to sing these songs to you IN PERSON in your local dive bar…

THE COUP

The Coup is a political hip hop group based in Oakland, California. It formed as a three-member group in 1990 with emcees Raymond “Boots” Riley and E-Roc along with DJ Pam the Funkstress. E-Roc left on amicable terms after the group’s second album but appears on the track “Breathing Apparatus” on The Coup’s third album, Steal This Album. With the release of that album in 1998, The Coup began incorporating the live instrumentation from their recordings into their live show. The Coup has, since that time, been a full band.

E. NOS

E.Nos was born in 1990 on the Southside of Chicago. His father is an immigrant from Kingston, Jamaica and his mother is a native of the windy city. At a young age E.Nos got to experience life from a different view while living in rural Jamaica at the age of 9 due to tragic death within the family. Shortly after, he returned to U.S. with a drastically different look at life. E.Nos use his diverse upbringing that would shape his personality and character for the entirety of his life.

E.Nos attended Homewood Flossmoor (H-F) high school in the south suburbs of Chicago. HF is a well know high School throughout the Chicago land area, producing many successful alumni. E.Nos was a two sport varsity athlete a H-F. Throughout high school E.Nos became known for his relentless hunger and work ethic. E. Nos became an entrepreneur at the young age of 14. E. Nos found his niche in something that could feed him forever, which was cutting hair in mass volumes while all of his peers weren’t even old enough to have a job. He learned at a young age how succeed and provide for himself. E.Nos also excelled at literary arts his whole life but he was never interested in English. In his freshman year in high school he came across something that would change his life forever; a book, “A Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur. He was forced to read it by his teacher as a punishment. At the time he didn’t know that this book would change his life forever, thinking to himself, “ rappers really do be having some type of intellect compared to what we see on tv”. This sparked something in him, and he began to write poetic like rhymes by the volume of four pieces in one class period at 14. As he got older, he grew unattached from the poetry aspect because it just didn’t fit him but he never lost his skill. Instead he built his craft for year’s free styling with his cousin/best friend who was also a developing artist by the name of Stephen Speight aka EstaBon. Senior year E. Nos’ high school basketball team was ranked #7 in the nation, but E. Nos mentally never really enjoyed it because he was 6th man, for a soon to be “Mr. Basketball of Illinois” one of his best friends Kevin Dillard. Needless to mention, E. Nos didn’t get a lot of chance to shine that season so in return he grew unattached from the sport.

 

While E. Nos seemed to be one of those people to be good at everything he touched, he didn’t choose to go to college for sports like every young boy dreamed, even though he had offers on the table, and he also didn’t seek professionalism in being just a barber, because he would rather have that as a side hustle. He went to school for Entrepreneurship because he just knew he never wanted to work for someone else and followed his instincts.

 

So in the fall of 2008, E. Nos attended SIUe with his homies, cousin EstaBon and soon to be business partner Reese aka “King Reese”. He spent his early time their being in the spotlight at all times even though he never tried to be, it always seemed to follow him.

 

In the Spring of 2011, E. Nos became a proud member of the Tau Gamma Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, which means a lot to him that he loves genuinely and takes a great pleasure in representing.He and best friend Reese began an entertainment investment company in the 2011 as well by the name of HWPO.net.

 

He has been building a resume for himself quickly over these past few months. E. Nos has done been stealing the spotlight at his most recent shows headlining multiple shows at University throughout the Midwest and opening for names such as Taylor Gang and MMG. E. Nos is now a senior business student at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. His style of hip-hop is undeniable when mixed with his ability to captivate a crowd. The sky is the limit for E. Nos.

THE MARLA VICKERS PROJECT

The Marla Vickers Project is a five-piece rockin country band in Chicago, playing in a variety of venues, festivals, private parties, and other settings all over the Chicago metro area. Their upbeat song list of modern country songs, alongside their original tunes keep listeners entertained and hungry for more! Fueled by the strong vocals, power keys, and energy of front person Marla Vickers, this band never disappoints. One of the most sought-after and recognizable electric and acoustic violinists in the U.S., Bridgid Bibbens, delivers dazzling virtuosity with a unique country vibe. Nick Kapka, the man behind the beat, gives the band its edge by integrating rock drumming patterns into traditional country lines. Lead guitarist Ryan Mahoney brings the signature licks and unmistakable country twang to each song. Jon Ilijic holds down the bottom end with fat, articulate bass lines.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE

Rap Super group Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden and Royce Da 5’9.

YOUNG NERO

Young Nero is a local Chicago artist. Born in the city of Chicago as a child and moved out to the suburbs at a young age, Young Nero has always stayed true to his roots and has continued to put out music for everyone. Starting his road to success at the age of 15 he has persisted since then chasing his dream he has since a child. Teaching himself the art of engineering, crafting a song, video editing & learning how the industry goes Young Nero is currently one of the biggest up and coming artists repping for the burbs and Chicago. In 2012 Young Nero started the movement “Immortal Muzik”. Originally this was a vision for a group of artists and producers to be brought together for one common goal and that is to make there dreams a reality. Adding to the roster Young Nero has brought in some of the greatest talent into the Immortal Muzik Family. Currently on the roster are The Nineties Two consisting of Yazzy D & Tommy G, DJ Fluffy (Immortal Muzik’s Head Producer), Kid Costa & Mz. Redd. Together this a family and a movement & to this day Young Nero and his team remain on the come up chasing that dream that was only a vision so long ago.

Fierce Atmospheres

FIERCE ATMOSPHERES

Since it’s inception in Austin, TX in 2002, Fierce Atmospheres has hit the 21 year mark as a band. Having been in the Chicago metal circuit for 12 years, the band has released 5 EPs and 2 full length CDs including ‘Pariahs, Misfits and Sinners’ (2018) and most recently, ‘The Speed of Dreams’. FA has contributed to 7 ProgPower USA compilation discs and has been playing steadily in 2023.

THE AMINO ACIDS

Crash landed on this blue planet in your year 1965. Met J.R.”Bob” Dobbs, He told them to come back in semi-human form in 1998 and destroy the PINKS and NORMALS with AMINO-RAWK. That’s what they did for 14 years. Now they have left the Earth but DO return when “Bob” calls! Or someone who has enough loot to share! Over and out

 

IRON WILL

ron Will formed in 2000 as the idea of Tony Canillas and Eli Firicano. After bringing in Al Firicano and John Koziol to complete the line up, the band began writing material. After bringing in Rich Berte upon Koziol’s departure, the band recorded their first demo in 2001. Staying together over the last 13 years and playing around the New England area, Iron Will has now just completed their first full length album, “Life is Your Labyrinth”, featuring 9 songs of the classic heavy metal sound that have been written since the beginning.

Forming in a non metal friendly area, and in a non metal friendly time, Iron Will have flown the true metal flag high and proud! And like the saying goes, whether you like it or not, “Iron Will Rise” once again in 2013 to bring real Heavy Metal to all those who have been caught in it’s steel grasp!

ETERNAL CHAMPION

Epic Heavy Metal from Austin, TX. “The Last King Of Pictdom” 7″ EP coming soon…

DOGBANE

Established in 2010 Dogbane released their debut album “Residual Alcatraz” during December of 2011 on Heaven and Hell Records. Recorded at Studio5 in Greensboro, N.C. and mastered by Gary Long (King Diamond, Solitude Aeturnus). The band is a combination of Traditional/NWOBHM inspired Heavy Metal with a touch of Doom.

SKULL HAMMER

Skull Hammer was formed by Steve “Ace” Hammer in the middle of the century’s 1st decade. The “Fear the Truth” EP was released in 2008, within that year the band released a video for the title track and signed with indy label Deka Records. The video for “Fear the Truth” reached no. 1 and stayed in the Top 40 Hard Rock Videos on MTVs’ Ourstage.com . “Pay It In Blood” was released in 2010 and was also extremely well-received by fans and press. After the release of “Pay It” the band embarked on their 1st tour of the Northern U.S. and Canada. The band is currently preparing to record their 2nd full-length release, and are booked for Warriors of Metal Festival July 2013 with Flotsam & Jetsam, Meliah Rage and countless other great bands.

DARK DESIGN

Dark Design made its way onto the Raleigh NC local music scene in early 2010. Comprised of veteran rockers Ray Lewis, Matt and Robbie Mercer, Mike Joyner and Andrew Bertrand, With their long awaited debut album in the works, they are positioning themselves to take their music to the next level. Dark Design showcases their technical syle of metal with power and finesse. If you haven’t seen them yet you are in for one intense show….

POSSESSOR

Mean, Old-School, Melt your face off, skull crushing, Poser Destroying THRASH FUCKING METAL!

BREAKNECK PACE

Breakneck Pace is a band from southwestern corner of Ohio. Just a bunch city-boy-rockers looking to one day form a band. Then through some ads on craigslist they all found each other and metal sparks flew!!! Breakneck Pace takes classic metal and gives it back to the modern age!!! Bringing back the soul and angst of true metal to the masses!!!

POWER THEORY

Power Theory was created in 2007 by Bob “BB” Ballinger with the intention to form a True Metal band with a mix of the NWOBHM, 80’s German Power Metal, and some elements of early thrash

Dave Santini joined forces in October 2008 as lead vocalist, and through some line-up changes and growing pains, momentum picked up in early 2009 , and we completed writing, arranging, and recording the Demo/EP “Metal Forever” with Jason Grosse at 1021 Studios in Tullytown, PA.

The band continued playing live shows with Steve Sabo as drummer and bassist/ member Jason Tete and started to record an 11 song full length debut album at 1021 Studios as well, in between gigs which was completed in June 2010.

Ballinger decided in July 2010 to pursue hiring Legendary Producer and Audio Engineer Achim Koehler (Sacred Steel, Primal Fear, Sinner, Brainstorm) to Master the debut album and acquire the right professional sound. Achim agreed and did a phenomenal job.

In mid-September 2010, armed with promotional copies of “Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire” Power Theory sought a record deal. The band was soon signed to a 2 year deal on Pure Steel Records- Germany, as of February 1st, 2011.

Pure Steel Records handsomely re-packaged the CD and released the album worldwide on April 29th, 2011 at annual The “Keep it True” festival in Germany.

Up next we started writing, and arranging and began recording sessions for a full length-follow up CD titled “An Axe to Grind” with a new improved veteran Metal back-line consisting of Jay Pekala on bass and newly added permanent member/drummer Lorin Savadove, a veteran of the Philly Metal Scene, who was recommended by his friend King Fowley (Deceased, October 31)

Power Theory next commissioned the world famous artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Gwar, Atheist) to create the cover artwork for their second release “An Axe to Grind”

Pure Steel Records released “An Axe to Grind” on June 29th, 2012 at Warriors of Metal Festival V – Open Air in Pataskala, Ohio at which the band performed a live set along with Manilla Road, Twisted Tower Dire, Helstar, Vindicator, Lazarus AD, Exxplorer, and Sinister Realm to name a few.

A recent highlight for the band is a triumphant return to Philadelphia to open for legendary German Metal Bands Accept and Kreator on September 6th, 2012 to a packed house.

In 2013 the band has begun recording our 3rd full length release in February with Singe Bullet Theory’s Matt DiFabio as engineer and producer, Peter Baltes of Accept as Executive producer, and Carlos Alveraz of ShadowDance as drum mix engineer. Cover artwork has been completed by the amazingly talented artist Timo Weurz (www.timoweurz.com).

In May of 2013 the band made some line-up changes after amicably departing with Vocalist Dave Santini over musical differences and have added Jeff Rose (Livesay, Present Darkness) from NYC on Lead Vocals, and Nygil Hoch on lead/rhythm guitar, and Alan D’Angelo (Livesay, Sleepy Hollow) on bass.The band is finishing the new album and ready to return to Warriors of Metal VI on June 29th 2013 to showcase the new line-up live. In the fall they will be direct support on the Masters of Metal Tour: Vicious Rumors, Leather Wolf, and Seven Witches starting 10/3/13 in out home base city Philadelphia, PA 10/03/13.

MIDNITE HELLION

Out of the barren wastelands of Trenton, NJ, comes MIDNITE HELLION! Formed in April 2011, the Heavy Metal quintet is hellbent on bringing proper Metal to the masses by fusing Traditional Heavy Metal with Thrash Metal to create a sound that is relentless and memorable. The band has been making an impact worldwide with the release of their demo, “The Fever,” in November 2011 and locally with their memorable high-energy shows. Having shared the stage with many great bands in the NYC/NJ/PA regions, including ARTILLERY, OBITUARY, BLOOD FEAST, WHIPLASH, DECEASED, MORBID SAINT, ANVIL BITCH, SWASHBUCKLE, REVOCATION, CANNABIS CORPSE, WARBRINGER, LAZARUS A.D., RAMMING SPEED, LANDMINE MARATHON, and DIAMOND PLATE, to name a few, the band is hell-bent on bringing the show to the world.

RON HAYNES GAME CHANGERS

Ron Haynes Game Changers brings forth a mixture of jazz, funk, rock, and rhythm and blues.

DENNY LAINE

At the height of the British invasion, Denny Laine was one of the most recognizable voices on the entire British music scene. As the lead singer on the Moody Blues’recording of “Go Now” — a worldwide multi-million seller — he stood out in a large pack, and did so splendidly. His soulful, agonized lead vocal performance, coupled with Mike Pinder’s chiming piano, proved irresistible on the radio.

After leaving the Moody Blues Laine’s next major gig was as a member of Ginger Baker’s Air Force, a big-band rock outfit that was a partial offshoot of Blind Faith. Following this musical excursion Laine joined forces with Paul McCartney and Wings. The group was led by McCartney (joined by his wife Linda McCartney) on bass, guitar, piano, and vocals, with Laine at the core on guitar, bass, and vocals combined with his incredible talent for songwriting, solidified their place in rock history as one of the biggest selling acts of the 1970’s.

When Wings disbanded, Laine took a step back from the spotlight to work on several solo albums.

JOHN CARPENTER & MARK MYBECK

Nomad Planets like to rock.

 

JENNA EPKEY

Jenna is an extraordinarily talented performer with a voice that is unique yet incredibly familiar at the same time. Her vocal versatility is what sets her apart from the rest. Her sound is a wonderful mix of several different genres and influences all wrapped into one acoustic performance.

She performs regularly in the Midwest and is developing quite a name for herself in the Indianapolis music arena. She is currently working on a new record set to be released early 2014 by her record label: Indy Blue Records.

JEN CHAPIN

Jen Chapin’s music is urban folk soul — story songs that search for community and shared meaning, powered by the funk and improvisation of the city. Critics have hailed her work as “brilliant.. soulfully poetic” (NPR), “thoughtful … worth-savoring” (People), “addictive” (Boston Globe), “smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive” (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel). JazzTimes has called her “a first-rate storyteller” while Relix regards her as “one of the freshest voices singing today.” Jen (daughter of late musician Harry Chapin) has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien”, NPR’s Mountain Stage and WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, Sirius Satellite’s The Loft with Mike Marrone and Mary Sue Twohy’s The Village, been honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, has performed on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and has opened up for Bruce Hornsby, Smokey Robinson, and the Neville Brothers. Jen’s cover of Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” was prominently featured in a recent episode of the new SyFy series “Defiance”.

OWEN MAYS

Hailing from rural Wisconsin, Farmageddon Records artist Owen Mays adds his own touch to American music, while working hard to preserve it’s traditions. Playing classic, honest, simple songs about heartache, hard luck, and hard living, inspired by the likes of Hank Williams, and Molly O’Day, Owen delivers with a sincerity that can’t be faked. Whether appearing solo, or with his backing band, The 80 Proof Boys, Owen can almost always be found on a stage somewhere, doing what he does

JEFF SHEPHERD AND THE JAILHOUSE POETS

Alt/Country/Americana band from Chicago, IL

WITCHES MARK

WITCHES MARK the self-professed “Bringers Of Heavy Metal Death” were formed in the fall of 2005 in Austin, Texas. The band initially introduced themselves to the metal underground with a demo recording of their song “A Grim Apparition” shortly followed by an appearance on the Unbroken Metal Records compilation “Tribute To Angel Witch” with their rendition of “Something Wrong”.

Shortly after signing with Heaven and Hell Records WITCHES MARK released their debut EP “A Grim Apparition” garnering favorable reviews from both metal fans and critics alike.

The bands debut full-length LP “Witching Metal Ritual” is set to be released July 15th, 2013 through Heaven and Hell Records. Blending elements of thrash, speed, doom, black and death while anchoring their overall sound firmly within the framework of traditional heavy metal; WITCHES MARK wear their deep appreciation, understanding and pride of the metal genre proudly on their collective sleeves.

IDOLATRY

A new bay area TRASHMETAL band with brutal texas feel!!!!

night-demon

NIGHT DEMON

“British metallic stylings reminiscent of Angel Witch, Raven and Iron Maiden are kicked into overdrive with an edgier and gritter dose of American venom. Consider NIGHT DEMON mandatory listening for any NWOBHM fan.”

VOLTAX

Formed in mid-2006, edited in the same year their first demo entitled Discharge, with it achieving their first contract with Blower Records and publishing in 2007 their first album “Voltax” with which the band began to have recognition nationally and internationally,High Roller Records from Germany releases their debut album on vynil with bonus material and later on invited by Earache Records to be part of the Heavy Metal Killers compilation(2009) alongside bands like Enforcer, In Solitude, Cauldron etc. During this time the band played many concerts in the country alternating with national and international bands like Destruction, Onslaught, Paul di Anno, Sadus,Agent Steel,Hirax,Rata Blanca. After lineup changes they released their second album in 2010 “Fugitive State of Mind” which defined more the style of the band and opened a wider door in becoming known worldwide,later on they also win the opportunity to play at Wacken Open Air 2011, immediately afterwards the band is called to play festivals as Vive Latino in Mexico City and Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago, US. In late July 2012 they also gain the opportunity to open 4 Metallica concerts in a row at the Sports Palace in Mexico City. Currently Voltax is promoting their third album released in May 2013 Hiding Into Flames, more power,more guitars,and a sweet touch of psyquedelic bits here and there

CROWHAVEN

Crowhaven was formed in 1983 in Danville, Kentucky!
Through several line-up changes, in their 30 year existence, the songwriter core of Crowhaven still remains to be, Bucky Bryant and Gary Duncil!
Crowhaven recorded one album!
Crowhaven: Emotional Adjustment, was recorded at, Real to Reel Studios, in
Louisville, Kentucky, in 1986, with Jeff Carpenter and Crowhaven producing! Crowhaven
was signed to the independent, Hit-A-Note, record label! Only 300 copies of Crowhaven: Emotional Adjustment, were pressed, in the vinyl record format! And only 100 pre-recorded cassette tapes of Crowhaven: Emotional Adjustment, were ever produced, and are known to exist worldwide! Recently, a sealed copy, of, Crowhaven:
Emotional Adjustment, sold at an e-bay auction, in excess of seven-hundred dollars!
The current Crowhaven line-up, of, Gary Duncil – Special Guest Vocalist, Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Keyboards, Bucky Bryant – Harmony Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Sitar, Resonator Slide Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Harmonica, James Murphy – Drums & Percussion, Sean Record – Bass Guitar, Jon Tshudi – Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Brennan Oaks – Special Guest Musician, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, are recording, a new, Crowhaven album!
Entitled, Crowhaven: Omens, Oracles, and Opinions, it is scheduled, to be released, in March/April of 2014! The release date, has been pushed-back, due to the re-issuing, of Crowhaven: Emotional Adjustment, on Skol Records!
All new, original compositions, it will feature, as special guest, all the living, previous members of Crowhaven!
A fitting tribute, to our fallen brother, Brad Oaks, R.I.P.

HALLOWS EVE

HALLOWS EVE studio releases include:”Tales of Terror” * Death and Insanity” * “Monument” * “Evil Never Dies” * “History of Terror” * “The Neverending Sleep” Hallows Eve can be found on 40 different releases…

STEVE GRIMMETT’S GRIM REAPER

Grim Reaper were originally formed in 1979 in Droitwich. They were discovered after winning a Battle of the Bands featuring over 100 bands. They were eventually signed to Darryl Johnston’s Ebony Records, and had a track featured on the Ebony compilation LP “Heavy Metal Heroes”. The lineup finalised to that of Nick Bowcott, Steve Grimmett, Dave Wanklin and Lee Harris. Their debut album “See You in Hell” was released in 1983 by Ebony and was distributed worldwide through RCA Records in 1984.

The bands lineup for the first album was Steve Grimmett on vocals, Lee Harris on drums, Dave Wanklin on bass and Nick Bowcott on guitar.

Commercial success (1985-1986)

Their 1985 follow-up, “Fear No Evil”, showed improvement on the production front and was the first to feature new drummer Mark Simon. The album enjoyed moderate success in both the United States and Europe giving the band more exposure. In the summer of 1985 the band appeared at the long running Texxas Jam Festival, playing to over 80,000 people. The bill included headliners Deep Purple, Scorpions and Bon Jovi.

Grim Reaper soon became readily identifiable with Bowcott’s guitar work and lead vocalist Steve Grimmett’s powerful screaming vocals.

Legal battles and later years (1987-1988)

The increased exposure and commercial success led to the band recording their 3rd album with legendary producer Max Norman. Legal battles with Ebony Records delayed the release of the album which was to be titled “Rock You to Hell” by almost two years. The album was released directly through RCA Records in 1987.

grim reaper 1987 lineup photo
Lineup 1987 l to r: Mark Simon, Nick Bowcott, Steve Grimmett, Geoff Curtis
The US tour that followed, dubbed “The Hell on Wheels” included an appearance on headbangers Ball which was televised around America. With the changing musical tides towards the heavier thrash sound and ongoing problems with their record label, the band ultimately called it a day in 1988.

Other projects (1988-2006)

Steve Grimmett went on to front UK Thrash band Onslaught for the “In Search of Sanity” album in 1989 which gained chart success in the UK. Their cover of the AC/DC classic “Let there be rock” reached a top 40 chart placing and a UK tour of theatres. In the early 90s Steve formed the melodic rock band Lionsheart, recording 4 studio albums “Lionsheart”, “Pride In Tact”, “Under Fire” and “Abyss” that took the band to Europe and Japan. He has also made several appearances on tribute albums, many of which feature Ian Nash on guitar.

Current (2006-present)

In 2006, Steve Grimmett formed a new version of Grim Reaper, using the lineup that were in his solo band – Pete Newdeck on drums, Ian Nash on guitars and Rich Walker on bass. This lineup recorded Steve’s solo album “Personal Crisis” in 2007

Performing as Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper a set of all Grim Reaper songs, they played the Keep It True VI festival in Lauda-Königshoffen on 8 April 2006. The band played the annual MetalBrew festival in London’s Mill Hill on Saturday 18 July 2009. Later they were scheduled to play at the Play it Loud IV in Bologna, Italy, in September 2009. The festival was then cancelled when the promoter forfeited, but the band (urged on by a crowd of hardcore fans who had already bought tickets) managed to play the date along with a number of originally billed acts (as a single-day event instead of a weekend-spanning one).

The band made a very successful appearance at the British Steel festival in Bolognia Italy in November 2010 at the Estragon venue on a bill that included other classic bands of the NWoBHM era – Diamond Head, Girlschool, Demon and Angelwitch. They also played at the Academy Birmingham with the band Jameson Raid.

Greek tour and YouTube video sensation

The current lineup continues to tour the UK and Europe. They did a short tour of Greece and Cyprus in November 2011 and released the Limited Edition CD EP “Live in Europe 2011”. The band gained worldwide attention during the tour when a video of them playing a small gig at Riff’s bar earlier in the year started getting numerous plays on YouTube. This was due to a Greek fan pointing out that Steve looked just like their then finance minister Evangelos Venizelos! The video started to increase in views, resulting in the band getting coverage in national Greek press and front page features in the media magazines. Steve was interviewed many times during the tour. The clip was shown and discussed on national tv. By the end of the tour the video had been viewed more than 250,000 times! It gave Greek fans some light hearted distraction during the tough financial times they were dealing with. The tour took the band across Greece and into Cyprus with well received shows in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Festival appearances in 2012 included headlining at Sweden’s “Muskelrock” and Germany’s Sword Brothers in 2013.

In Spring 2013 Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper began recording their new studio album, their first since 1987 for release later in 2014. A week was spent recording drum tracks, ready for sessions to add guitars, bass and vocals to be recorded in December. Mixing is scheduled for January.

The band headlined at this years British Steel festival in London in June, Rock for Diabetes Festival in Trowbridge UK and co-headlined with Tokyo Blade at Belgium’s Heavy Sound Festival in November .

The band are currently finishing off their 4th studio album to be mixed in January for a release soon after in 2014.

BLACK DEATH RESURRECTED

 

…from the ashes of Black Death comes Siki Spacek’s new band…..

 

 

 

 

AXXION

GREASY HEAVY METAL FROM CANADA

VISIGOTH

Salt Lake Steel

AXEMASTER

Axemaster was formed in 1985 by lead guitarist Joe Sims and Drummer Brian Henderson. The project and music has stood the test of time and remains strong after over 25 years. With the band’s original lineup (also including vocalist/bassist Christopher Michael) they recorded their first 4 releases: “Slave to the Blade” (demo EP cassette), “Blessing in the Skies” (full length album), “The Vision” (shaped pictured disc single), and “Crusades” (shaped picture disc single), the last 3 being released by Azra International Records. They were also featured on Azra Record’s compilation shaped picture record “Metalgon” and in the comedy/horror movie “Killer Nerd”. Several lineup changes followed as the band recorded their next 2 releases: “Death Before Dishonor” (full length cassette, European-only release) and “5 Demons (Imperative is their Demise)” (self-released EP cassette). Joe Sims was the only original member to remain and play on every release. After this the band altered their musical direction and changed the name to The Awakening. That group did 1 CD before breaking up in 1995. Four years later, Unisound Records {Greece} re-issued selected songs from 4 of the band’s releases (as well as 3 songs by The Awakening) on a 15 track CD titled “Axemaster & The Awakening, 1985-1995”. In 2002 Unisound re-released “Death Before Dishonor” (as well as some unreleased material) on CD. The success of these discs proved that Axemaster’s music was still in demand years after their breakup. In 2006 the band’s original lineup re-united and in 2007 re-released “Blessing in the Skies” on disc through Burning Star Records {Greece}. It includes the album in its entirety as well as 3 bonus tracks and a video for the song “Slave to the Blade”. The reunion was short-lived however, as Christopher Michael did not remain with the band and Axemaster was dissolved not long afterward. In 2010, Joe Sims and Brian Henderson decided to re-start the Axemaster project and produce a new full length CD. They wrote all the music for the album then added vocalist Geoff McGraw and bassist Jim Curtis to complete the band’s lineup. The new disc is currently in the works and is turning out to be BY FAR the band’s favorite Axemaster release to date. The new songs have a thrashy edge along with a dark, doom metal feel; somewhat similar to the style of the band’s last 2 releases of new material, but with greatly improved songwriting and better musicianship. Additionally, the band was recently given the opportunity to appear on a promotional compilation CD which is being used to publicize the re-launch of the German magazine “That’s Metal”. So they temporarily put off working on the album in order to record a song especially for the compilation. Released in April 2013, the CD should be valuable in spreading Axemaster’s name in advance of their new album being finished and released. With the worldwide exposure & success that they’ve already achieved, the band is eager to complete the new album and put their show on the road to take the metal world by storm!!!!

ARGUS

Pennsylvania’s Argus stormed onto the underground metal scene with their twin guitar-driven, doom-tinged, working class metal sound.  Releasing a self-recorded demo in early 2007 on John Brenner’s (Revelation/Against Nature) DIY label, Bland Hand Records, the band was roundly welcomed by the metal community at home as well as abroad and established its foundation amongst friends/fans within the scene.  With this initial momentum, the band created a buzz that was only solidified by their punishing live performances.

Their self-titled debut album was released in May of 2009, receiving much critical praise.  Following, was the 2011 release of the epic album Boldly Stride The Doomed, which also marks a switch to the record label, Cruz Del Sur.  The band has continued to gain notoriety, traveling abroad and around the U.S.  The release of their third full-length album, Beyond The Martyrs, is staged for release in Late Summer/Early Fall 2013.

PICTURE

If you say Holland and the first Dutch metal band, which image comes to mind then? Right! We’re talking about PICTURE! And they’re back stronger and more motivated than ever.

Picture was the very first Dutch hardrock band with a “record deal”. With a history of 7 released albums world-wide and extensive tours throughout Europe with a.o. AC/DC, Saxon, Ted Nugent, Rose Tattoo and April Wine, everybody understands the past of Picture.

Back in 1979 (30 years ago) the story of Picture began. Classic songs like Heavy Metal Ears, Diamond dreamer, Bombers and Eternal Dark (covered later by Swedish metal giants Hammerfall) and highly energetic live performances made Picture a very successful band. Picture paved the way for all other successful Dutch hardrock bands that followed in their footsteps soon afterwards.

In many countries in the world Picture is treated as a cult band and when the long anticipated reunion finally happened at the beginning of 2008, many invitations to play on big (foreign) festivals followed soon. A limited edition live CD was being recorded and from December 2008 until January 2009 the band retreated in the StarSound Studios in Utrecht (Holland) to record their new studio album “Old Dogs New Tricks”.

Picture, Old Dogs New Tricks October 1st 2009, 30 years after the release of their first album, a new Picture studio album “Old Dogs New Tricks” is officially released. The album contains a wide variety of hard rock and old school metal songs, completed with a breath taking ballad. The album was produced by Nico Verrips, who already produced and wrote numerous hits into the charts and who kept the eighties feeling, but gave the record a contemporary modern sound.

Old Dogs New Tricks is a typical Picture album with a variety of heavy and dynamic songs. The powerful and raw voice of Pete Lovell shows to its full advantage with this kind of heavy music. Add the brilliantly composed songs anno 2009 to this and you will agree that this is Picture in their historically best line-up ever. This is Picture 2009! Be prepared to be blown away…

RIOT

Through the storm of life’s obstacles the guys successfully continue to raise the flag in honor of the RIOT legacy of music, fallen band mates and the fans who have been demanding RIOT for years. This new onslaught headlined sold out shows in Germany, Greece, Spain and Italy and rocked the prestigious festivals Sweden Rock Festival (Sweden), Rock Fest Barcelona (Spain), Loud Park (Japan), Keep It True, Metal Assault, Headbangers Open Air (Germany), Fall of Summer (Paris), Metal Apocalypse, Bang Your Head with Twisted Sister/Anthrax, Metal Days with Megadeth/Volbeat, two appearances onboard 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise and top it off with appearances with Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Def Leppard and, Journey to name a few! RIOT V just headlined this years Skulls of Metal Festival (Spain), Blast from the Past Festival (Belgium) and appearances at Bang Your Head 2017 (Germany) and will do one last Europe Tour in early December! 2018 will see RIOT V headline Germany’s Headbangers Open Air as well as appearances at Loud Park 2018 (Japan), Rock Fest Barcelona and Leyendas del Rock 2018 (Spain) a tour of the UK and more tour dates to be announced!

With reissues on Sony, EMI & Metal Blade, RIOT are consitently on radio and metal charts worldwide, as well as being a part of New York City’s Top 20 Most Influential Metal Bands, 100 Best Metal Albums of All Time, 100 Best Metal Bands of All Time and numerous mentions on VH1’s That Metal Show with Eddie Trunk and staff sighting RIOT as one of the innovators of Metal music in America and beyond! RIOT truly are Metal Soldiers and will keep marching and fighting the good fight to bring you the music you’ve come to know, love and expect from RIOT V…..Shine On!

THE VENDITIONS

Jr. Thomas is an American songwriter and producer of reggae and soul influenced music. Early in his career he established his reputation as the frontman, guitarist and songwriter for the Minneapolis based group The Dropsteppers. In January 2013, Jr. Thomas teamed up with Alex Stern (Void Union) to record his debut full length album. Alex Stern reached out to the Void Union rhythm section which included Thaddeus Merritt and Rick Smith to jump on board the Jr. Thomas project. As a reggae powerhouse studio band they call themselves The Venditions. Special guests on the album also include: Dave Hillyard of The Slackers, Zack Brines of Pressure Cooker, Rich Graiko of Void Union and Rob ‘Bucket’ Hingley of The Toasters. Together the musicians arranged and recorded sounds that resonate different eras of Jamaican reggae with a taste American soul. The group all agreed Brian Dixon (The Aggrolites) would be a perfect fit to mix the album thus further developing the sound that is Jr. Thomas meets The Venditions.

ISAMU MCGREGOR

Pianist/keyboardist, composer and arranger Isamu McGregor has established himself as an in-demand musician across a wide range of genres, from jazz to pop/R&B to hip hop. Described as “a pianist for the new generation” (Tony Moreno) and a “jazz pianist and keyboard player of the first order” (LiveUnsigned.com), Isamu leads or MD’s a number of bands while maintaining a busy performance schedule as a sideman. He plays his original music – a unique blend of modern jazz, fusion, hip hop and funk – with a quartet under his own name, while also composing music for various groups, from pop/R&B bands to large jazz ensembles.

Over the years, he has had the good fortune to perform live with a “dizzying variety of collaborators”(theJazzMann.com), including Wayne Krantz, Chris Potter, Keith Carlock, James Genus, GZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Bennie Maupin, Ari Hoenig, Virgil Donati, Lenny Pickett, Stefon Harris, Francisco Mela, Anthony Crawford, Tony Moreno, Ron McClure, Larry Koonse, Evan Marien, Felix Pastorius, Panagiotis Andreou, Gene Coye, Maya Azucena, Boris Koslov, Francesco Bearzatti, Ray Anderson, Paul Safy Jr., Shoshana Bush and many more. He has also appeared on recordings with Lenny Pickett, Francisco Mela, Jean-Michel Pilc, Stefon Harris, Maya Azucena, Kate Davis, Joy De Vito, Bernardo Guerra and Shoshana Bush.

GRATEFUL DEAD “WITHOUT A NET”

Without a Net is a recording of the Grateful Dead performing live in concert. It was released in 1990. The album is dedicated to Clifton Hanger, a name keyboardist Brent Mydland used to sign in hotel guestbooks.

PHISH “LAWN BOY”

Lawn Boy is Phish’s second official studio album, released on September 21, 1990

The songs on Lawn Boy include many of the progressive rock and fusion elements featured on the band’s first studio album, Junta, as well as incorporating elements of bluegrass, jazz and barbershop quartet.

MICK JENKINS

Mick Jenkins is an American rapper based in Chicago and signed to Cinematic Music Group. His debut album, The Healing Component, was released in 2016, followed by Pieces of a Man in 2018.

SABA

It’s been almost a year since Saba released his debut mixtape GETCOMFORTable, and ever since his name has been popping up with various notable features/production credit. From Mick Jenkins, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Tree and Fatboi Fre$h, Chance’s Acid Rap, and most recent Pivot Gang’s Jimmy.

SAVAGE SISTER

Savage Sister is a dream pop/shoegaze/dreamwave band. We are based in Chicago. We love sea turtles and flamingos.

MOBO

COLOR FOR THE BLIND

Color for the Blind features an eclectic mix of rock R&B and country originals.

VINYL LUST

Vinyl Lust is a Rock and R&B band.

AJANI

Ajani is a soulful mix of R&B and Hip Hop.

ARMITAGE

Armitage is a progressive power pop/rock band.

LERK HERN

Freaks For Geeks

FREAKS FOR GEEKS

From the ashes of Chicago funk-rock group, May Queen, rises Freaks for Geeks. An active tug of war between hip-hop and good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, Freaks for Geeks aim to embody two distinct musical personas. After spending the better part of two years writing and shaping their dichotomous sound, Freaks has released two EPs that are a patchwork of popular culture. While referencing everything from “The Shining” and “The Invisible Man” to “The Wolfman” and “Dexter”, Freaks uses their unique take on hip-hop fronted rock and roll to show you two sides of the same musical coin.

KITSY

REDDIT END OF THE YEAR / HOLIDAY PARTY

PRIVATE EVENT PARTY

RESERVE THE MUSIC JOINT / ROCK CLUB / ROOF TOP / BUS

Reggies is the perfect location to entertain your group!. The Music Joint as well as the year round Rooftop Deck can accommodate group reservations or buyouts for your private event. The Rock Club offers group ticketing for our shows and a semi private balcony space that holds up to 50 people and can be rented out for an intimate concert experience. The space is also available for buyouts. All spaces offer our food and drink packages to meet all your event needs. Rent our 45 passenger Reggies Rock Bus, available to transport your group to/from any location.

Contact Reggies to plan an Event here

BRICK BRISCOE & TALL YOUNG MEN

Brick was born and raised in Petersburg, Indiana. Although he wanted to do nothing more than be in a rock band, he was coerced into attending university. After taking a class at Indiana University on the complete works of Charles Chaplin, he decided to try to make films. During a stint at Southern Illinois University the following year, he discovered Truffaut, Godard and Tarkovsky, thus his fate was sealed.

During this journey of personal and financial ruin, Brick moved to New York, then Los Angeles, and finally back to New York chasing the cinema dragon. Influenced greatly by Cassavetes, Truffaut, Rohmer, Cukor and a host of others, he pitched films all over both cities (with several near misses) until he moved back to Petersburg deeming cinema dead.

He finally chose to work in the last place he said he’d ever end up, local television. He has produced two feature films, one which shall never be seen again. After giving up features for his health and sanity, he discovered that the only thing he ever truly loved was RocknRoll.. He now spends most of his time writing  and performing with his band and producing music in his studio. He won’t admit it in public but he has been in contact with several producers about a certain screenplay. He is married and has a daughter. They still reside in Petersburg.

 

JIB JAB JONES & THE INDIGO CIRCUS

Feeling overwhelmed by a local music scene dominated by rappers and hardcore bands, Jib Jab Jones & the Indigo Circus is a folk punk act that wants to bring a refreshing sound to the table. With topics ranging from pop culture icons such as Batman and Lost to politically charged rants about LBGT equality, race relations, and growing up in the deep south, The Indigo Circus aims to grab your attention through dynamic story-telling and an energetic live experience.

 

POLLYWOG

Pollywog is a power trio rock’n’roll circus.  This band has a high energy stage show that is engaging, dynamic, and loud.  Featuring a rich mix of deep cut covers and originals that ooze that 70’s groove, even their guru sometimes can’t tell the difference.  Led by Chicago’s ambassador to feeling good with music, TJ Travelbee (Handler, Badvibes, Blue Sky Fable) on lead vocal and an assortment of vintage  Gibson wire wood,  Pollywog unleashes an arsenal of tone with alternate tunings and sweet slide.  Justin Loftus (Dorian Taj, Tumbling Dice, Crazy Heart, Doug McDonald)  owns the low end with a gold sparkled 5 string Fender bass personified with a soul shaking SVT.  Behind his drum kit of thunder, none other than mighty Sam Sharp (Elev8r, J. Davis, Ain’t No ‘Er) holds the Pollywog together with a heavy foot and a twinkle in his eye.

What is the Pollywog?

Midway thru Dr. Seuess’ American novel ‘One Fish Two Fish’, there is a picture of an odd bird flying out of the ear of another odd creature.  This enigma, this creature of sonic adventure is the Pollywog.  She lives in the imagination as the Original Bird – something’s inside of you and you need to let it out!  We know what it is and we know what you need.  So get your ass to the Pollywog show and prepare for the exorcism of your soul.              

Funk/Rock/Soul

SHANE RINGO

I’ll be spinning greasy old funk, soul, easy, and rock from scratchy and not-so-scratchy old 45s! #BigSuccess BRING YO’ BIG ASS ON DOWN!!

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