Electro-grime. Glitch-pop. Divorce. Dani Filth. Alan Partridge. Indian religious cults. Betrayal. “Tacky Nineties Euro-sounding club stuff.” A beatboxer. A whole lotta rock, and a whole lotta ambition. Love. amo. When Bring Me The Horizon decided they were going to tear things down and change things up for their sixth album,
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Welcome to Rockville Artist Spotlight: Bring Me The Horizon
English rock band Bring Me the Horizon made a steady progression from their death metal-inspired grindcore debut to melodic metalcore, maturing into a pop-savvy headline act by the end of their first decade together. With each subsequent release — from 2006’s caustic Count Your Blessings to 2013 mainstream breakthrough Sempiternal
Welcome to Rockville Artist Spotlight: Rob Zombie
As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the
Welcome to Rockville Artist Spotlight: KORN
Since forming in 1993, the iconic hard rock band KORN have sold nearly 40 million albums, toured the world dozens of times, and set records in the process that will likely never be surpassed. Originally from Bakersfield, CA, vocalist Jonathan Davis, guitarists James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch, and
Welcome to Rockville Artist Spotlight: Evanescence
“We stand undefined, can’t be drawn with a straight line/this will not be our ending, we are alive.” -“Imperfection” For EVANESCENCE’s singer/songwriter and frontwoman AMY LEE, most of her best creative ideas are inspired by dreams, and with SYNTHESIS (BMG), the band’s long-awaited fourth studio album (and first since 2011’s
Welcome to Rockville Artist Spotlight: STARSET
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Welcome To Rockville Artist Spotlight: HYDE
HYDE debuted as a member of L’Arc-en-Ciel in 1994 and released numerous mega hit singles. He kicked off his solo career in 2001 and presented the world of uniqueness and sereneness, much different from the group. Together with K.A.Z on the guitar, he formed the rock unit VAMPS in 2008.
WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Fever 333
Fever 333 Full length debut STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS available January 18th, 2019 Click HERE for tickets to WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Even though comprised of veteran musicians, the band as a whole is relatively new to the touring scene. Thankfully Fever 333 are finished recording and mixing their debut full length
Artist Spotlight: Rick Rubin
“Rick Rubin is the most widely accomplished record producer of the past 20 years.” — Time Magazine “…he’s made more of a mark on the last 30 years of music than any other individual.” — NME “One of the most influential producers in the history of pop music.” — Interview
Artist Spotlight: The Dead Tongues
Ryan Gustafson remembers very little about the origins of the ten songs on Unsung Passage, his profound new reflection on the emotional architecture of love, loneliness, and life at large. He mostly knows that the songs were written during quick spans scattered between various tours of the last two years—as
Artist Spotlight: GHOST
Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost released their fourth sacred psalm Prequelle (pronounced prē-KWELL) on June 1, 2018 via Loma Vista Recordings. Prequelle is available NOW! Limited edition bundles featured Colored Vinyl with 3D Lenticular Cover Art, 8-Track Cartridge, Cassette Tape, “Rats” die cut picturedisc, plague mask, musical eucharist case, pins, and
Artist Profile: Hanzel und Gretyl
Machines Good People Bad (1995-1999) Hanzel und Gretyl formed in early 1993. In April, 1994, they completed a demo entitled “Kindermusik”. Of the 200 cassette tapes manufactured, most were sent to record labels and fanzines and some were sold on consignment at a local music store called Bleeker Bob’s. In
Artist Profile: The Birthday Massacre
A captivating hybrid of 80’s electronica and aggressive guitars, curiously fused with a cinematic quality of melodic progressions, The Birthday Massacre’s soundscapes have encapsulated a diverse and devout fan base. Formed in 2000 under the name Imagica, the band played their first show at Diversity Nightclub in London, Ontario, Canada.
The Pretty Reckless Set to Return to Northern Invasion 2017
It’s almost that time again! Northern Invasion is just around the corner. We’re exactly one month away from tens of thousands of fans invading Somerset, Wisconsin as part of the World’s Loudest Month! Returning to Northern Invasion 2017 are The Pretty Reckless. I had the chance to speak with vocalist
Northern Invasion 2017 Festival Spotlight
Since its inception in 2015, Northern Invasion has been the festival that I’ve looked forward to the most each year. Since its inaugural date, the festival has hosted almost a hundred thousand fans, and just under 60 bands. After the festival’s third outing this year, that band number will be