JOHN TUDELA
Been in many bands over the years, written hundreds of songs, and never really ventured off on his own. With former bands, John focused on vocals, guitar and writing but dabbled in many other areas of music such recording,
FIRER
Top Choice Unadulterated No Coast Metal
LET ‘EM HANG
Four dudes from from the burbs of Chicago playing for the love of punk rock, drinking, and having a good time!!! Check us out and LET ‘EM HANG!!!
ARCADIA
ARCADIA- Chicago base Metal band that has taken the hard road to success ,With the typical lifespan of Metal bands predictabl
ARCADIA is eager to showcase their powerful new material to fans locally and across U.S. The band’s goal and focus on live shows and the determinat
CALDERA
VooDoo ( Guitars )
Wookie ( Bass )
Rob Saviano ( Drums )
CITY OF CATERPILLAR
One of the first bands to successfully merge post-rock and hardcore together, with complex and intense build-ups that led into bursts of rage and chaos, City Of Caterpillar’s short lived existence from 2000 – 2003 has had a major influence on the hardcore/punk scenes since the original release of this LP back in 2002.
BLEND ACOUSTIC
Are you ready to take your party to the next level? Blend plays songs you know by heart with breathtaking harmonies and a passion for engaging the audience.
THE BODY
On No One Deserves Happiness, The Body’s Chip King and Lee Buford set out to make “the grossest pop album of all time.” The album themes of despair and isolation are delivered by the unlikely pairing of the Body’s signature heaviness and 80s dance tracks. The Body can emote pain like no other band, and their ability to move between the often strict confines of the metal world and the electronic music sphere is on full display throughout No One Deserves Happiness, an album that eludes categorization. More then any of their genre-defying peers, The Body does it without softening their disparate influences towards a middle ground, but instead through a beautiful combining of extremes. No One Deserves Happiness is an album that defies definition and expectations, standing utterly alone.
Buford and King are outliers at their core, observing the world as if apart from it. They strive for music without a category. They embody many contrasts. They are open and playful as well as thoughtful and disciplined. Live, they deliver punishing volume and scale with their spare duo set up, expanding their sound through a complex set of effects on both guitar and drums. For records, they approach things entirely differently and expand their group in the studio to include Seth Manchester and Keith Souza from Machines with Magnets (their long-time studio), as well as Chrissy Wolpert of The Assembly of Light Choir. The list of instruments used on No One Deserves Happiness is an unexpected collection that includes 808 drum machine, a cello and a trombone. The band employs instruments in their unprocessed state for the simple beauty of the sound, and then in equal measure push them to their most extreme (for example, the sounds at the end of “The Fall and the Guilt” are created by a guitar and a cello). Because they create an entirely singular sound, The Body is in high demand for collaborations with artists across the musical spectrum, from The Bug to Full of Hell to The Haxan Cloak and beyond. They build albums that are as lush and dense as a rainforest and as unforgiving.
CREEPERS
Creepers is a band from the San Francisco Bay Area that formed in 2010. Originally consisting of Shiv Mehra (Deafheaven) on guitar and vocals and Daniel Tracy (Deafheaven) on drums, the duo performed around the Bay playing their own brand of surreal psychedelic rock. Eventually, they recruited guitarist Chris Natividad (Golden Drugs, Useless Eaters) and bassist Varun Mehra to complete the lineup. Their first LP “Lush” was released on All Black Recording Company in 2014.
In 2016, Andrew Oswald (Recorded Fell Voices, Ash Borer, Black Spiritual, +more) replaced Varun Mehra on bass and Ross Peacock (Mwahaha, Clipd Beaks) was added on synths and electronics. They are currently working on a release slated for 2017.
ASTRAL BLOOD
Astral Blood is a North American black metal band located in Minneapoli
RHYTHM GIANTS
THE TINS
The Tins are an indie-rock trio from Buffalo, NY. Spotify/Napster founder, Sean Parker, discovered their standout track, “Green Room,” which currently has 2 million plays on Spotify. The Tins just recorded their sophomore full length with help from Ted Young (Rolling Stones, Kurt Vile, Grace Potter) and Robbie Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls.
HEART ATTACK MAN
SECRET SPACE
ROY WOODS
Artist from Toronto, ON that’s adept at effortlessly rapping and singing.
GLAMOUR HOTLINE
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois- Hayley Jordanna, Riley Cavanaugh, Alex Lukawski have redefined the new wave of punk music with their Socratic, anti-establishment punk music as Glamour Hotline.
GUNTHER
GUNTHER is an electronic producer recently relocated to Chicago from Boulder, Colorado. He loves to mix chill, break beat melodies with hard hitting, technical baselines.
BLUE FUTURE
Electronic music artists from Elgin, Illinois.
LWKY
LWKY is a live dance music production crew from Chicago, IL. They combine modern electronic music production techniques with classic live instrumentation both on the stage and in the studio. Their dedication to the live recording process creates a unique blend of Blues, Funk, and Soul undertones all played out in the context of dance floor ready Electro-Soul and Future Bass.
COFRESI
COFRESI pushes the boundaries of modern performance and production with a hybrid style and a refreshingly versatile live dj/digital-acoustic drum setup. In the studio, he creates a unique sound that is provocative, melodic & rythmic at it’s core. Live, his sets are full of energy as he showcases a unique ability to incorporate multidimensional digital and acoustic percussion into modern electronic music.
NEED
Ravaya – Guitars
Anthony – Keyboards
Victor – Bass
Stelios – Drums
LIES AS WE SPEAK
We are a local band from Chicago IL, our music interests and new ideas took us to a different direction.
Lies As We Speak was formed on April 6th 2009 Formallyknown as From Dusk Til Dawn.
THE TRUTH
Kyle Middleton – Vocals
Nathan Cox – Guitar
Jake Anderson – Guitar
Nate Fowler – Bass
Kyle Anderson – Drums
COUNTERWEIGHT
Mark – Guitar |
Joe – Guitar |
Woody – Bass |
Keith – Drums |
Chris – Vocals
SCUMLORD
SCUMLORD is a Chicago based Grind/Hardcore band. Whippits & Beer
TOWER
“TOWER bring the party wherever they are.” – High Times
“This is a group who capture the hearts of an entire audience and within seconds have them all dancing on the floor showing what they’ve got. This is a band who bring us back to the foundational beauty of the music and remind us why we got into it in the first place.” – TwoGuysMetalReviews
“Sarabeth’s roar scorches and seduces in the vein of Leather Leone, Janis Joplin or the late great Ronnie James Dio (she did front Holy Diva, after all).” – Slutist.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (July 11, 2016) – Raised on a diet of pure 20th century rock, New York City’s TOWER produces a sound many admire, some attempt, and few can pull off.
Featuring members Sarabeth Linden (lead vocals), James Danzo (guitar), Zak Penley (guitar), and Philippe Arman (bass, backup vocals), the band delivers riffs like a newly discovered bolt of old cloth hidden away since the days of Scorpions and Priest, topped with Linden’s vocals which soar through the realm of banshees and angels.
Says the band, “Tower is proud to celebrate The End of a long dry spell for hard rock and metal.”
TOWER is currently putting the final touches on their debut album due out later this year.
APED
Aaron Block – Vocals,
Grant Carlson – Guitar,
Maxwell Beckman – Bass,
Zafar Musharraf – Drums
CHIP RATLIFF & THE DIRTYBLUCRUE
The beat hits you in the chest like a jackhammer…your head starts bobbin’…the bass attacks with no mercy…now you wanna’ dance! You look around and people are groovin’ everywhere! You don’t know what’s going on, but it feels good! Don’t be alarmed! It’s a natural reaction to the force of nature called Chip Ratliff & The DirtyBluCrue!!! The band offers fans an unforgettable live experience steeped in the Chicago tradition of a good time!
Throughout the country’s music venues including Chicago’s Navy Pier (Chicago), Buddy Guy’s Legends, California’s Fender Center, and more, people have experienced the colossal low end and tasty grooves that this band dishes out routinely, and with a vengeance! Bassist/vocalist Chip Ratliff and his band is dedicated to not just rehashing classic funk, but to taking his own unique style of Funk, Soul, and Blues to new heights. Fueled by his own original releases, Chip takes his talent, infuses it with the sophisticated funk and showmanship of Prince, the tightness of any one of James Brown’s bands, the grit and excitement of Chicago Blues, the extended live jams of a Parliament-Funkadelic show, combines it into one big pot, and serves it hot!
Every show is different. “The set list is a guideline!” says Chip. “We keep it spontaneous and free flowing throughout. Makes it fun for me, the band, and the audience can feel it! They go on the journey with us. It always comes out good!”
“I just want you to get down and have a good time! If you leave the show happy, exhausted, and wanting more…mission accomplished!”
THE DELTA BOMBERS
Raging Rockabilly from Las Vegas 🎲🍸
SEVEN KINGDOMS
Seven Kingdoms is a Power Metal / Heavy Metal band from DeLand, FL. Seven Kingdoms has toured all over the world with bands like Powerwolf, Blind Guardian, Windrose, Stratovarius, Evergrey, Amaranthe, Kamelot, Hammerfall, Rhapsody Of Fire, Queensryche, Doro and many more. The band will be supporting the Juno Award Winning, Unleash The Archers in September of 2021 in the USA after a Sold Out Headlining Performance at the Mad with Power Festival in Madison, WI. Visit the band on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for more info!
Line-Up: Sabrina Cruz – Vocals Camden Cruz – Guitars Kevin Byrd – Guitars Keith Byrd – Drums
Discography: 2007: Brothers Of The Night 2009: Seven Kingdoms 2012: The Fire Is Mine 2016: In The Walls (EP) 2017: Decennium 2019: Empty Eyes (EP) 2020: The Great Goat Rodeo (single) 2022: Zenith
Label: Distortion Music Group / Independant
Endorsements: Sennheiser DDrum Caparison Guitars Ernie Ball Bare Knuckle Pickups InTune Guitar Picks
YOUNG $ILKY
PAUL MCCARTNEY “RAM”
Ram is a studio album by Paul and Linda McCartney, released in May 1971 on Apple Records. The album was recorded amid Paul McCartney’s legal action in the United Kingdom’s High Court to dissolve the Beatles’ partnership, following their break-up the year before. This is the only album credited to the couple. He and Linda recorded it in New York with guitarists David Spinozza and Hugh McCracken, and future Wings drummer Denny Seiwell. Its release coincided with a period of bitter acrimony between McCartney and his former bandmate John Lennon, who perceived verbal slights in the lyrics to songs such as “Too Many People”.
On release, the album was received negatively by the majority of music critics, although opinion has become more favourable in subsequent decades. A commercial success nonetheless, Ram topped the national albums charts in the UK, the Netherlands and Canada. Three singles were issued from Ram: “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey”, which became McCartney’s first number 1 hit in America, “The Back Seat of My Car” and “Eat at Home”. The album was reissued in May 2012.
STRNGR
PERTURBATOR
“The legend says he’s half human, half synthesize
TURBID NORTH
In 2007 we left North Pole, Alaska, for Fort Worth, Texas—far away from any friends and family—determined to play music exclusively and relentlessly. Now, after a few challenging years, Turbid North has three remaining members, guitarist/singer Nick Forkel from North pole, Chris O’Toole – a bassist from Dunstable, England, and Jono Garrett a punishing drummer from Texas. We write music that’s meaningful to us, musically and lyrically. Our last release “Orogeny” features several chilling stories of human survival in the harsh, arctic land, set to inspired death metal music. The songs also explore our love of other forms of metal, as well as our collective interest in many other styles of music. We’re eager and hungry to stay out on the road and share our unique brand of “Alaskan Mountain Metal” with the rest of the world.
ENTOMBED A.D.
For those about to rot, we salute you!” says Victor Brandt (bass/backing vocals) and welcomes you to “Dead Dawn”, the second full-length by ENTOMBED A.D. “It feels great to be able to release a new album again. It turned out even better than I could hope for. The production is great, the songs are killer, and the band is tight and hungry. And with all the plans we have for 2016, it’s going to be a great year!”
If you don’t know ENTOMBED A.D., the deadly sonic force fronted by former Nihilist/Entombed vocalist L-G Petrov, well, then you’re either no metalhead, slept under a rock since the late 80’s or have already gone the way of all flesh with crawling swarms of maggots deliciously peeling every single bit of meat from your sorry bones.
To save you some precious time for listening to this record rather than wasting it for googling, here’s a quick historical breakdown nonetheless: ENTOMBED A.D.’s legacy goes way back into the year 1987 when the band originally formed under the name Nihilist. In 1989, the group changed its name to Entombed and together with Morbid (for whom singer L-G played drums), Treblinka/Tiamat, Grave, Unleashed, Dismember, they established themselves as masters of Swedish death metal before flavoring the trademark “Stockholm sound” with a more punkish, rocking edge that culminated in the ultimate death ‘n’ roll classic “Wolverine Blues” in 1993, an album still very much present in the band’s current sound.
Just like its 2014 predecessor “Back To The Front”, the commando’s newest strike, “Dead Dawn”, does not rehash the early, pure death metal nor the softer leanings of Entombed in the late 90’s, it proudly sports the filth, the roll, the death, the goddamn dose of heaviness you need, expect, and wish to hear from this pack. And, it has L-G Petrov, whose glorious, whiskey-drenched roar thrones above the musical fundament like a mad, deranged king bellowing his lunatic commands! From the classy death metallic opening riff and irresistible drive of “Midas In Reverse”, the powerful groove of the title track or “Silent Assassin”, the beyond cool Randy-Rhoads-tribute-riff and morbid twist of “The Winner Has Lost”, the full-frontalAutopsy-like assault of “Black Survival”, ENTOMBED A.D. hit harder, more immediate as on the previous opus albeit
implement some smart surprises. Just take the bluesy twang on “As The World Fell”, the captivating guitar melodies garnering “Down To Mars To Ride”, the sickened ballad “Hubris Fall”, which reminds of Entombed’s ingenious Roky Erickson cover, “Night Of The Vampire”, and unbeatable, fast-paced nonchalance of “Total Death”. Nico Elgstrand (guitar/backing vocals) comments the creation of “Dead Dawn” as follows: “I think it is safe to say that all of us in the band feel like we just have given birth to one tank each. Meaning the pregnancy and delivery was everything but pleasant! Still, when watching our newest offspring play with their cannons and bombs, blasting everything around them to bits, we feel, just like any parent, pride and joy and wouldn’t have it undone for all the money in the world!” Rounded off by a striking cover artwork created by Watain-frontman Erik Danielsson, and backed up by a versatile production team consisting of Tom Van Heesch and Jacob Hellner of Big Island Sound, Stockholm as well as Nico Elgstrand himself, who produced a majority of the tracks whereas Svante Forsbäck of Chartmakers mastered this new beast, “Dead Dawn” looks and sounds great, too.
Following a successful live campaign around “Back To The Front” including an European tour with Grave in 2014 as well as tons of festival appearances, ENTOMBED A.D. shall hit the road again shortly before releasing “Dead Dawn”. First up is the Europa Blasphemia tour in January/February 2016 with Behemoth, Abbath, and Inquisition, followed by an extensive US run with Amon Amarth in April/May, Hellfest (FR), Wacken (DE), Summer Breeze (DE), and more. A schedule just fitting nicely to Victor’s promise for 2016: “Now we’re gonna tour, play festivals, tour even more, and already start working on the next album.”
It seems that after returning to the front in 2014, ENTOMBED A.D. are now way more comfortable with the arsenal at hand and the quartet is more eager than ever to live up to the finest line from the track “Total Death” – “It’s only rock ‘n’ roll – DESTRUCTION!”
AVALON STEEL
Heavy metal with influences of thrash, power, and doom. Soaring vocals over thundering riffs that make you want to bang your head and raise the horns.
KNIGHTMARE
American Power Metal. What is that you ask? Well ladies and gents, that’s Knightmare. 4 good ol’ carolina boys, unite to give Raleigh and the REST OF THE WORLD their spin on a classic, time tested and time honored sound. Storming out of the gates from the get go, Knightmare was created to rock your mind, and give you a blast from the past, with a good touch of modern and pioneering sounds. Giving you slamming drums, killer bass, and of course, the two tower axe attack. An act that you will not so easily forget. A live show full of energy and passion for music. Raise the banner and smash down the gates! Lets bring back the days of heavy metal.
CARRIAGE
Carriage was formed in October 2015. Featuring members of various bands including: Robbie Rainey (vocals) and Michael Martin (guitars) from the thrash band Possessor. Randy Ashberry (drums/keys) and River Ashberry (guitars) of Heaven Falls Hard and This Gentle Horror. As well as Tombstone Steve (bass) from Mammoth Black and Von Doom. Bringing together sounds and inspirations from all over the heavy metal genres , Carriage takes them all and forges them in the fires of true heavy metal, and quenched in the oils of old school metal glory.
ICE SWORD
NOBLE BEAST
Noble Beast is a traditional/power-metal band hailing from the frozen tundra of St. Paul, Minnesota. After many years spent paying dues and building a reputation in the Minnesota metal scene, Noble Beast released their debut full-length in 2013 to widespread international acclaim, getting rave reviews from The Metal Observer, Metal Wani, Toilet Ov Hell, Metal Shock Finland, Black Wind Metal, and others. Their sound runs the gamut from soaring Germanic power-metal to roaring American speed metal, with an emphasis on riff-driven melodicism and anthemic choruses.
SUBSTRATUM
DEVIL IN DISGUISE
Michael Podrybau – Vocals
Petey Mendoza – Guitar
Michael Maselbas – Guitar
Alfonso Polo – Bass
Adam Kopecky – Drums
JET JAGUAR
JET JAGUAR born in 2014, when guitarists Sergio and Diego Aragon Guez known, both being former members of Steel Sentinel. Soon, Jimmy Lozano recruited as drummer and bassist Jorge Ramirez / vowel, thus being formed alignment of the band. JET JAGUAR officially debuts on March 8, 2014, with Commando (Thrash Metal) and Wild Demise (Extreme Melodic Metal). Later, in April of the same year, the band released their first demo, “Call of The Fight,” which consists of 3 original songs. With this demo, the band has made some achievements, such as sharing the stage with Skull Fist, in his second tour of Mexico. Similarly, the same demo was re-released in cassette format (along with a bonus track) by Roots Active Records, Thailand, making it reach countries like Malaysia, Italy, Chile, Spain, among others. In 2015 JET JAGUAR starts recording the first EP of the band. Maxx Mendoza joins as vocalist (Jorge would like bear only). The EP “Zero Hour”, has 5 songs and will be released in March 2016 under Sade Records.
PHANTOM (CAN)
Phantom is a heavy metal band from Toronto, Canada. The band was formed in January of 2012 by ex-ash Lee Blade members D.D. Murley (Vocals, Guitars), Necro Hippie (Bass) and J.J. Blade (Drums, vocals).
Emily Anne, skin-basher of fellow Canuck ‘bangers Axxion, joined Phantom in 2016, and has cloned herself so she can play in both bands without anyone noticing…
The band’s music is traditional heavy metal in the vein of Maiden/Priest/Dio, filtered through the sensibilities of the power trio format. Songs are immediate, catchy, and driving; the band having distilled their influences into a caustic solution that is both modern in scope and nostalgic in sound. Live, the band is engaging and dynamic; on record, powerful and nuanced.
Their debut e.p, “The Powers That Be”, was released in 2013.
Phantom has played with fellow Canadian metal acts Cauldron, Skull Fist, Midnite Malice, Axxion and others, as well as opening slots for metal legends such as Accept and Diamond Head. Prior to forming Phantom, DD and Necro also enjoyed a brief stint as Canadian muscle rock legend Thor’s backing band.
On the heels of a successful appearance at England’s Bloodstock Festival, the band has released their sophomore recording, “…Of Gods And Men”.
There second full length album, “…of a fallen world” is due to be released in early 2017.
PHANTOM (NY)
Phantom was an American speed – and power metal band from New York City , New York , which was founded in 1985 and located about 1993 dissolved again.
SYRUS
In the mid-1980’s San Antonio was a hotbed of Texas Metal activity. Local heavyweights Slayer, Juggernaut, Karian, and Wyzard were leaders of a scene seething with talent and enthusiasm. Syrus emerged from this scene with powerful songs, intelligent lyrics, and a commanding dual guitar attack. the band was formed in 1984 by guitarists Al Berlanga and Johnny Castilleja and rounded out by vocalist Mike Vasquez, drummer Ken Ortiz, and bassist Julio Paz. Syrus, fully aware of the immense local talent, took their place in the local metal hierarchy seriously and practiced endlessly to perfect their craft. This dedication paid off as they soon became respected members of the burgeoning local metal scene and were called upon to open for such touring acts as Paul Dianno’s Battlezone, Omen, and Fates Warning. A 6 song self-titled demo was released throughout Texas in 1986. Surprisingly well produced for a self-financed demo, it featured rich, intertwined guitar leads, driving rhythms, and a good dose of technicality.
MORTAR
Mortar was a Power/Thrash Metal band from Chicago.
Mortar was formed by Brian Foster,Dave Dorocke, & Erik Armstrong in June of 1987.
From 1987 to late 1995, Mortar carved a notch for ourselves in the Midwest Metal Underground scene.
Our first 2 demos (Conquering Armies & Hellfire) landed us in many of the top metal magazines of that era, including: Metal Maniacs, RIP, Metal Forces, & F.E.T.U.
Despite minor setbacks, many related to lineup changes, Mortar was a favorite for promoters like Last Rites, Shark Entertainment & Jam Productions and various clubs when a good local band was needed to help promote & increase attendance for touring national acts.
We have shared the stage with bands such as Nuclear Assault, Overkill, M.O.D., Savatage, Wasp, Forbidden, Cyclone Temple, Raw Power, Malevolent Creation, Brutal Truth just to name a few.
Mortar was also privileged to perform at Jack Koshick Milwaukee Metalfest 3, 4, & 5 in the late 80’s early 90’s.
Mortar also had a strong regional following due to the metal underground tape trade, with loyal fans in Cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis & St. Louis.
While our music & stage presence were similar to high energy west coast & east coast bands like Testament, Overkill, Suicidal Tendencies & Anthrax, we were probably best known for our innovative & dangerous stage shows which included outlandish stage setups, custom pyrotechnics, concussion bombs, and high powered air craft landing lights.
In this wonderful age of the internet, many videos of our live performances are testimonial proof that, Mortar were Chicago’s Dangerous Metal during the late 80’s & early 90’s
EXALTED PILEDRIVER
High Priest Of The Metal Inquisition, King Of All Assholes, The Rotund One, Scribe Of The Metal Manifesto, Unpolisher of Turds. Piley. OlPiley. OlPileyface. The Exalted Piledriver. Always and forever. Caused a rawkin’ ruckus in late 1984 with a turgid slab called Metal Inquisition. Inscribed in dead dinosaurs we found Sex With Satan, Sodomize The Dead, Witch Hunt, Human Sacrifice, Alien Rape, and lootsa fiine fresh thrashafrash. And a stoopid pointy dangerous-crazy-person image to boot! And lotsa radio silence from camp while the tunage did the talkin’. 2yrs later, an emission of dirt and slime produces a byproduct known as Stay Ugly, which hosted a panoply of sicknesses, notably The Executioner, The Fire God, Flowers Of Evil, Metal Death Racer, The Incubus and Lord Of Abominations. The universe ceased to exist for Pile until the internet piqued his interest and he came out of his analog sloughing pod to found out there was an actual fanbase out there. He ran through a very loong line of half-dead miscreants before unearthing a suitable cadre of misfits to assemble Metal Manifesto, which, despite it’s sonic and conceptual placement smack dab between Inquisition and Ugly, deficient efforts on behalf of yet another record weasel dick rendered it’s issuance an unheralded affair that would only be followed by distress in the Pilenation as hundreds of orders went amiss. Pile apologized for allowing such chicanery on his behalf, and set about for his third Phoenix turn with an even olderschool set of maladjusted misfits in search of retribution and forgiveness from his global tribe of fractured followers. Witness as progress in this regard his latest expulsion of audio, Night Of The Unpolished Turd. A brutally honest recording of all the PileyClassicks from live in Nowheresville, Northern Ontario, where real myoozishnin’s play and play and play. Occasionally, they’ve been spotted soiling eurofestival stages, and walking away with their audiences, but such sightings are increasingly rare. www.sickfuckrecords.com/#5 is where to go to get your own dose of aural excrement excitement from Ol’Piley, btw… hint.. hint…
BATTLEAXE
Since reforming in 2010, Battleaxe have been busy picking up from where we left off in the 1980’s. With some cracking live gigs under our belts we headed off into the studio to record the latest album. The completion of this album has been frought with unexpected problems and delays both personal and technical. Sometimes, life, has a nasty habit of gettin’ in the way of our goals. This has been very frustrating for the band and most importantly, you! the Battleaxe fans that have helped us reform and kept the “legend” alive !
THE RADIOMEN
Known as the baddest rock show in Chicago, The Radiomen have left their mark on stages large and small…literally. Lead singer and guitarist Ryan Fitzgerald can be seen throwing his guitar across the stage, as bass aficionado David Buschauer smashes the neck of his bass guitar on a crash cymbal. Drummer Dean Lazzara is the back beat of the band, making sure everything is in check. The courageous frontman will flaunt tasty licks with a soulful touch of magic, but don’t let the malicious solo face fool you, it’s all for the love of Rock N’ Roll. If you’re having trouble spotting Buschauer on stage, he is the one with the permanent smile glued to his face. Don’t expect to get a decent picture of Lazzara, because he is always in a blur.
The lively psychedelic stage show adds to the allure of the band. Their effervescent attitude towards their followers is one of love and admiration, as the ambitious trio shoots for their dreams. From empty bars to roaring venues, the group has never …
CHARLES WALKER BAND
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-Maximum Ink“…the Charles Walker Band, a quintet whose chops are strong,
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-Jeff Tamarkin, All Music Guide
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As a testament to their live magic, the group has opened for national acts including Earth Wind & Fire, Aaron Neville, Robert Cray, BB King, Richard Marx, Eddie Shaw (Howlin Wolf’s Sax Player), Booker T, Cameo and Bernard Allison. The ensemble has been featured on Fox News, NBC “Live in the Morning,” nationally
Counting Ghetto Prophet, the band has released eight albums, each album an evolution in sound while retaining their roots in positivity
BLAKE RUE
A lot of things we work for in life turn out to be fluff. Substance is rare, and so is a fresh perspective. Live for yourself with purpose and conviction.