Elvis Only Radio Show Celebrates 75th Birthday with Exclusive New Interview

Thompson has rarely granted interviews over the years, and during this birthday program she shares fond memories of the man she knew who has grown to become a legend and icon. - more on this story

Orphaned Land Release New Song and Announce Release Party

Israel's Orphaned Land's new album, The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR will be released on January 25th (February 9th in the US). They will play a special album launch show in its home country on February 4th, 2010 at the Theatre Club in Tel Aviv.

The band kick off the New Year with a brand-new track from their upcoming opus The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR.

Singer Kobi Farhi explains: "The track 'Disciples Of The Sacred Oath II' is a heavy song, both musically and lyrically and it is one of the most important tracks of the album by its meaning. Indeed, it calls for a laying down of arms, to realize that the warriors are first of all brothers: 'Lay down your swords, blood and flesh you share'...'Shall we see the end of war, bloodbrothers?' It is definitively the most outspoken text we ever wrote on this subject. Furthermore, as this song contains Arabic lyrics, we would like to dedicate it to our Arab fans and we hope that one day we will sing it together in a show in their home countries!" - more on this story

Standing Shadows Release Pre-Album EP

From the streets of Los Angeles comes the powerful, energetic, and driving sounds of Standing Shadows, and with the release of the EP, High Rise on January 5th the combination of longtime friends David Miltenberger (lead vocals, guitar) and Dan Silver (lead guitar, vocals) have hit the sonic jackpot.

Having already earned placements in television shows such as the new 90210, The Cleaner, and The Shield, among others, Standing Shadows is taking your television screen by storm. The band is also featured in the in-game trailers of Guitar Hero 5, backing the interviews with Matt Bellamy (Muse) and Shirley Manson (Garbage).

Over five years in the making, Standing Shadows is the product of the long distance collaboration of Miltenberger and Silver. The group could be defined as electro-obscura-shoegazer-rock, while conjuring audio reminders of groups like Silversun Pickups and My Bloody Valentine. The EP is a precursor to the band's full-length album, "Five Years of Darkness," set to be released on March 9th.

- The EP is available on iTunes

Worker Bee Releases Tangler and Book Bay Area Dates

Worker Bee's debut album, Tangler, is what the band made it to be and whatever the listener wants it to be. This ethos has been instated since the first conception of the band came together in San Jose, California in 2006. They self-released two EPs before mounting creative clarity came to a head and they penned their first full-length album. Their sound continues to evolve from one release to the next, perfecting the marriage of elaborate instrumentation, angularity and beautiful haunting noise.

An exercise in simplicity, limitation was key in the recording of Tangler. Done in the non-studio of the band's house in California and working with only eight tracks each song, the record itself speaks of something larger than the whole. Space left ajar by the music is quickly occupied by the listener's own impartments.

Because of this intended elasticity, the album never makes a home in any strict genre. Songs like "Nesting" and "Cold Rats" are awash in percussive gasps and collapsed guitars. Through its blue dirge, the narrative of "When You Came Through" depicts a man giving in to something that most never could. "Rough Magic" emits a displacing fog where landmarks only appear in the sampled clangor and the steady drums become the only ground. The album's side closers "No Dreams" and "Surface Eating Acid Bath" entail all the ideas of Tangler. No one thing has meaning and reason endowed on it in the same way twice but the attempt is the real goal. - more on this story

Third Annual Trash Fest Set For March

International Promoter Mama Trash of US based Mama Trash Promotions, Inc. will return to Helsinki, Finland, for the third annual Trash Fest, to be held on March 5 and 6.

The weekend festivities will begin with a K-18 event, The Trash Fest Kick-Off Party on Thursday, March 4 at Gloria, located at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12 in Helsinki, featuring Spiritraiser (FIN), Baby Jane (SWE) and Sexydeath (SWE). Doors open at 8 p.m. Mama Trash, Trash Festival performers and other Mama Trash Family Artists will be in attendance to kick off the weekend!

Trash Fest III will be held at Nosturi, located at Docksgatan 8 in Helsinki, on March 5 and 6, featuring Mama Trash Family Artists from around the globe. Festival doors open each night at 7 p.m. The first band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. All ages to enter, 18 to drink. - lineup and ticket info

Candlelight Expands Roster with Krieg, Woe And Yaotl Mictlan

Candlelight Records today confirms the recent signings of Krieg, Woe And Yaotl Mictlan. All three add to the English label's growing American roster, a concentrated effort of the label the past several years. Currently celebrating its ninth year of US operation, the label opened US offices January 2001 with the release of its first album, Zyklon's acclaimed debut World ov Worms. In early April, Candlelight continues its quest to deliver quality recordings by both new and established recording artists.

The Isolationist is the confirmed title for the sixth album from New Jersey-based Krieg. Main creator Imperial says, "it is truly an honor to get to work with a professional label at this point in Krieg's career. The Isolationist will be more experimental, uglier, and yet more beautiful than previous Krieg records." The album will start production in early February at Volume Studios in Chicago. The record is tentatively planned for a July release.

Philadelphia-based Woe join Candlelight after the underground success of their debut, A Spell For The Death Of Man, in 2008. The band, featuring creator Chris Grigg with a rotating lineup that features members of Absu, Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, Green Evening Requiem and Woods Of Ypres, will kick off the new year performing alongside Behemoth this Thursday at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia. Titled Quietly, Undramatically, the new album is tentatively planned for a late summer release. - more on this story

Queen of Rock Wanda Jackson to headline the Knitting Factory

The legendary Wanda Jackson will be rolling into town and starting a riot on stage at the Knitting Factory (Brooklyn) on Thursday Feb. 11th!

2009 was a huge year for the Rock N Roll icon as she was finally inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, had a street in her home state of Oklahoma named after her, and performed for sold old crowds all over the world!

The year came to a close with Wanda receiving a slew of international publicity with rumors that Jack White would be working with her on some new music. So, 2010 is already shaping up to be as interesting for Wanda and her fans as Hurricane Wanda blows into Brooklyn next month! - more on this story

Katatonia Launches iPhone App

Sweden's unstoppable progressive metal act, Katatonia, has launched a free iPhone application.

The 'Night is the New Day' app, which features videos, tracks from the band's new album Night is the New Day, news updates, tour dates, and more, can be downloaded from the iTunes Store.

Katatonia's eighth studio album, Night is the New Day, is in stores now on Peaceville Records (November 10th, US).

Visit the Katatonia mini-site, www.NightIsTheNewDay.com for the brand new music video for "Day and then the Shade". Another track off Night is the New Day, "Forsaker", can be streamed on the band's official - MySpace page

Halo Stereo Mini Showcase Tour

Nashville rock band Halo Stereo is making their LA debut with a showcase at The Viper Room on January 14th, 2010. Halo Stereo blends American rock with UK-influenced melodies tapping into a vein of pop rock music that is topped off with psychedelic lyrics and well honed musicianship.

Halo Stereo was formed in 2002 and have been steadily making their mark on the music scene, obtaining radio play, song placements on network television, and FUSE TV's "Unsigned Artist of the Month" honors for April 2009. FUSE TV featured the video for the track "Blindfold" from the band's sophomore album "Invisible War". Other tracks from "Invisible War" receiving television placement include the song "Proud", which was featured on A&E's "The Cleaner", and the song "Doorman", featured on the CBS show "Three Rivers".

Halo Stereo members Andrew Fry (vocals, keys, guitar), Jody Hicks (bass, vocals), Brian Meeks (drums) and Nathan McDonald (guitar) have previously showcased at the Dewey Beach Music Festival as well as at the Red Gorilla Music Festival (RGMF) in 2009, and will be showcasing again at RGMF in 2010. Halo Stereo has also been selected for a 2010 USO Tour as well as the European Music Days festival being held in Paris, France. - more on this story

Marty Paris Schedules Instores For Solo CD

Marty Paris of the band Paris Keeling will perform for two instore appearances in January at Borders Books and Music Stores in Charlotte and Apex, North Carolina.

The instore appearances have been scheduled to support Paris Keeling's rock CD release "End of Ride Revisited" on Surgeland Records. Paris will perform acoustic renditions of the songs from the CD. "End of Ride Revisited" features the songwriting and musical talents of Marty Paris (The Marty Paris Band, Permanent Reverse) and Kelly Keeling (Baton Rouge, Michael Schenker Group, Blue Murder, Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus, King Kobra, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, O'2L) as well as celebrity musician performances by Don Dokken, Carmine Appice, George Lynch, Al Pitrelli, Erik Norlander, and Shane Gaalaas.

Along with Paris and Keeling, Paris Keeling core band members consist of Rick van Benschoten, Matt Goeke, Gintas Janusonis with additional performances by Nate Howell, and The Aevia Trio featuring Diane Cox, Maud Kelley, and Juli Roach. The collaboration between Paris and Keeling began several years ago with the culmination of their songwriting styles blossoming into melodic rock/pop political and relationship-based songs. - more on this story

. Sean Chambers - Ten Til Midnight

Chambers is an incredibly talented guitarist and the man has spent some time studying and absorbing the blues. If you want to add some blues with a healthy dose of rock, this is an album and artist you need to check out. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Sean Chambers - Ten Til Midnight review

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