2011 Mayhemfest Artists Perform Pantera’s ‘Walk’ in Tribute to Dimebag Darrell!

The 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival came to a close over a week ago at the Cruzan Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. For the first time ever the opening act of the main stage was rotated throughout the tour, so some of us got to see Machine Head and some of us got to see Trivium opening the main stage. For most the real action was on the second stages sponsored by Revolver Magazine and Jägermeister, simply because the lineup on both stages was composed of hard hitting bands that could easily be "headliners". The only downfall of the festival was the fact that In Flames had to pull out from the festival due to a family emergency.

Prior to the festivals wrap up show, several of this year’s festival artists took to the mainstage in Dallas, TX to perform a special tribute to Dimebag Darrell by performing Pantera’s "Walk".



Numerous artists on this year’s fest took the time to thank the fans and festival team in a brand new video that can be viewed below:



“The 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival was even more rad than I thought it would be! I got turned on to killer new bands, rediscovered legendary older bands, and played to the hands down best fans on the planet,” states Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin. “From the producers of the whole event down to the carpenters, everything was handled with professionalism and care, making a drama-free environment that was a pleasure to be a part of.”

“The critically acclaimed 'tour of the summer,' the The 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, was quite an enigma to me when we first were approached with the idea,” adds Megadeth vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. “But lemme tell ya, it became real clear that we had made a brilliant decision! I was honored to play for John Reese and whole Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival team.”

“The The 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival was certainly a touring highlight for me in the seven years I have been in Megadeth,” states Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover. “So many fantastic bands, amazing crowds every night and the overall positive vibes both on and off stage between bands, crews and the entire festival staff will be something I will remember for life.”

“What an amazing summer on the the 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival! A huge thanks to John Reese and everyone involved for creating such a band friendly atmosphere for metal and hard rock,” adds Machine Head drummer Dave McClain. “Machine Head are honored to have been a part of it for the second time and we hope there's more in the future!”

Related links:
Official Site of Mayhem Festival

The Horns Up Rocks Mayhem Fest Video Coverage!

The 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival came to a close yesterday at the Cruzan Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. These years festival featured:

For the first time ever the opening act of the main stage was rotated throughout the tour, so some of us got to see Machine Head and some of us got to see Trivium opening the main stage. For most the real action was on the second stages sponsored by Revolver Magazine and Jägermeister, simply because the lineup on both stages was composed of hard hitting bands that could easily be "headliners". The only downfall of the festival was the fact that In Flames had to pull out from the festival due to a family emergency.

Horns Up Rocks covered the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, where we interviewed members of Megadeth, Machine Head, Trivium, In Flames, Unearth, Kingdom Of Sorrow, and Straight Line Stitch. Here is our exclusive video coverage!

















Photo libraries:

Library 1 - Second Stages (In Flames, Machine Head, Unearth, Suicide Silence & Kingdom Of Sorrow)

Library 2 - Main Stage (Megadeth, Disturbed & Godsmack)

Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, all the bands, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

IN MEMORY OF:

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
Official Site of Mayhem Festival

OFFICIAL March Metal Beatdown Promo!

In case you have been living under a rock, Horns Up Rocks and Brutal Bitches Productions are joining forces once again and bringing you what we consider one of the best underground Heavy Metal shows of 2011: "The 2011 March Metal Beatdown"!

We have a sick line up:

- Slam One Down
- Flames Of Fury
- Alekhine's Gun
- Resolution 15
- Fenrismaw
- Empyreon

- Special guest: THE HIXON

Additionally, we are very stoked to have Miss Kara Pain from Sirius XM Liquid Metal hosting the event! Kara is an excellent role model to all the ladies that are part of the Heavy Music scene, and this will be her debut as a host.


Wait, there is more! Our founder Jo Schuftan will be DJing the Heaviest music in between bands, and the lovely Alissa Shimansky from Brutal Bitches Productions will keep you entertained with her antics!


"The 2011 March Metal Beatdown" is only 2 weeks away, and we hope to see you there!


Here is the OFFICIAL promo:


Tickets: $12 (Email events@hornsuprocks.com or the bands for presale tickets)

OFFICIAL FACEBOOK INVITE

Related links:
Horns Up Rocks
Brutal Bitches Productions
Sirius XM Liquid Metal
Slam One Down
The Hixon
RESOLUTION 15
Flames Of Fury
Alekhine's Gun
Fenrismaw
Empyreon

MAYHEM FEST 2011 LINEUP!

The lineup for the 2011 Mayhem Fest was announced yesterday on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, and after analyzing the lineup carefully, its safe to assume that the festival will be killer this summer! However, once the lineup was announced, many Metalheads were asking: "Why aren't Megadeth and Machine Head co-headlining the event?" Our opinion is that while Disturbed and Godsmack are very good bands and have had very successful careers, Megadeth and Machine Head are Heavy Metal legends and they are both very relevant today.

In 2010 Megadeth was part of "The Big Four Tour" and of the "Jagermeister Music Tour", which were considered two of the best tours of the year. On the other hand, Machine Head's latest album "The Blackening", is one of the best Heavy Metal albums of the last 10 years. Alright, now that we have that on the table for you to ponder on, here is the 2011 Mayhem Fest lineup:

MAIN STAGE:

- Disturbed


- Godsmack


- Megadeth


- Machine Head


- In Flames


- Trivium


EXTREME STAGE:

- Suicide Silence
- All Shall Perish
- Straight Line Stitch

JAGERMEISTER STAGE:

- Unearth
- Kingdom Of Sorrow
- Red Fang

OFFICIAL Promo video:



Related links:
Official Site of Mayhem Festival

Deftones 2011 Tour

The deftones are taking over New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, The Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, and the United States! Part of the proceeds from this tour will go to their bassist Chi Cheng, who has been in a come after he was in a serious car crash in 2008! So pick up your tickets, rock with the sexy grooves of the deftones, and lets wake Chi back up by letting him know how much we love and care about him! Here are the tour dates:

DOWN UNDER & ASIA:
Fri, 01/21/2011 - Auckland, New Zealand (Big Day Out)
Sun, 01/23/2011 - Gold Coast, Australia (Big Day Out)
Wed, 01/26/2011 - Sydney, Australia (Big Day Out)
Thu, 01/27/2011 - Sydney, Australia (Big Day Out)
Fri, 01/28/2011 - Sydney, Australia (The Roadhouse @ Uni of NSW)
Sun, 01/30/2011 - Melbourne, Australia (Big Day Out)
Mon, 01/31/2011 - Melbourne, Australia (Palace)
Fri, 02/04/2011 - Adelaide, Australia (Big Day Out)
Sun, 02/06/2011 - Perth, Australia (Big Day Out)
Tue, 02/08/2011 - Jakarta, Indonesia (Tennis Indoor Senayan)
Thu, 02/10/2011 - Tokyo, Japan (Club Quattro)
Sat, 02/12/2011 - Manila, Philippines (World Trade Centre)
Mon, 02/14/2011 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KL Live)
Tue, 02/15/2011 - Bangkok, Thailand (Thunderdome)
Wed, 02/16/2011 - Singapore (Fort Canning Park)

NORTH AMERICA:
Thu, 04/14/2011 - Seattle, Washington (Paramount Theater) - Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 10am)
Sat, 04/16/2011 - Portland, Oregon (Crystal Ballroom) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 11:30am)
Mon, 04/18/2011 - Vancouver, Canada (Commodore Ballroom) - Tickets (avail. Jan 14 at 10am)
Fri, 04/22/2011 - Denver, Colorado (Ogden Theatre) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 10am)
Mon, 04/25/2011 - Kansas City, Missouri (Harrah's) - Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 10am)
Tue, 04/26/2011 - St. Louis, Missouri (The Pageant) - Tickets (avail. Jan 14 at 5pm)
Thu, 04/28/2011 - Minneapolis, Minnesota (First Avenue) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 10am)
Fri, 04/29/2011 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (The Rave) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 10am)
Sat, 04/30/2011 - Chicago, Illinois (Riviera Theatre) - Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 10am)
Sun, 05/01/2011 - Detroit, Michigan (Fillmore Theatre) - Buy Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 10am)
Wed, 05/04/2011 - Montreal, Canada (Metropolis) - Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 12pm)
Thu, 05/05/2011 - Hampton, New Hampshire (Hampton Beach Casino) - Tickets (avail. Jan 14 at 10am)
Fri, 05/06/2011 - Providence, Rhode Island (Lupo's) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 12pm)
Sat, 05/07/2011 - Hartford, Connecticut (Webster Theatre) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 10am)
Mon, 05/09/2011 - Boston, Massachusetts (House of Blues) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 10am)
Tue, 05/10/2011 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Electric Factory) - Tickets (avail. Jan 15 at 12pm)
Wed, 05/11/2011 - Sayreville, New Jersey (Starland Ballroom) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 12pm)
Fri, 05/13/2011 - New York, New York (Best Buy Theatre) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 12pm)
Sat, 05/14/2011 - New York, New York (Best Buy Theatre) - Tickets (avail. Jan 8 at 12pm)





Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
ONE LOVE FOR CHI

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A message from WATAIN!

End of year message from Swedish Black Metal band WATAIN:

"North and South America have now been left in ashes, and with that the "Lawless Darkness Tour 2010" is over. Hail to those who made it possible, and those who made it even more triumphant; North: Watain Disciples USA, Goatwhore, Black Anvil, Decibel Magazine, Liz and Dave at Earsplit, Jimmy and the Duff's crew, Josh at Dean Guitars, Engl Amps, Black Witchery, Negative Plane, Averse Sefira, Hod. South: Arma Productions, Hells Angels Antofagasta, Careloco and The Chilean Watain Militia, Kythrone, the mighty Mortuary Drape, the Tumba crew, and all those whose presence strengthened us along the long and winding road through hell and back. You know who you are. A special mention to S.L of The Devil's Blood who took on the lead guitar duties in North America; hail brother! Finally, a thunderous salute to our iron crew, without whom none of this would have been possible." -WATAIN

Here is a clip from Swedish TV (with English subtitles) about WATAIN's appearance at the Sweden Rock festival in June earlier this year. The concert was aired on the Swedish national radio program "P3-Live" on Thursday December 23rd:



WATAIN received the following awards and nominations in 2010:
#1 Album Of The Year - Close Up Magazine
#1 Album Of The Year - Sweden Rock Magazine
#1 Band Of The Year - Terrorizer Readers Poll
#1 Personality Of The Year - Terrorizer Readers Poll
#2 Album Of The Year - Decibel Magazine

WATAIN have also been nominated for:
"Hardrock" Category of the Swedish Grammy Awards
"Hardrock" Category of the P3 Gold Awards
"Nordic Album 2010" of the Nordic Music Price Awards

In light of all this, the band would like you to contemplate upon the following lines:
"It is the magic combination of fierceness and beauty that makes the Wolf an exception even in nature. Revered outlaws, feared in their bestial nature, yet also objects of fascination and curiosity, of naturally inhabited and unreachable grace, that men love to hate, and hate to love. But regardless of what judgement the vox populi might pass on the nighttime predators, they remain just that; a rare breed of hunters; alone, aside, untamed, always hungry..."

Related links:
Watain's Official Site

WATAIN: The stench, that putrid stench…

There was a lot of hype for this show, which was held at Santos Party House in New York City (too small a venue for such majestic band). This, however, made for a very intimate ritual among the attendees.

When we arrived to the carnage with a group of headbangers, Black Anvil took the stage. Good stuff from a former Hardcore band, who blurred the lines between Hardcore Punk and Black Metal, to create their own brand of music.

Up next was Goatwhore. Hail the Goat! The brothers never disappoint with the onslaught of blackened Thrash Metal. The sound was not all that great, but the band knows how to get Metal heads all riled-up. Always refreshing is to hear this band play tracks from “Funeral Dirge For The Rotting Sun”, as it is to hear their latest stuff, “Carving Out The Eyes Of God”, which absolutely destroys.

Then it was time for the main rotted final course: Watain.

I was not sure what to expect since this was my first time seeing this band live. There was a lingering stench in the air. It truly smelled like entrails and blood. Pure evil. It all made sense once Watain took the stage. The satanic stage, blessed with animal skulls, and drenching blood, the corpse paint, the negative vibe in the air. It was all demented and a great production, but Watain’s brilliance is in their music.

Flawless Black metal, with slabs of Death, and technicality that was simply awesome.

The band played some classics that got the old school Black Metal maniacs pumped, and also a showcase of their latest album titled “Lawless Darkness”, not surprisingly the #2 record in the “Top 40 Extreme Albums of 2010”, compiled by Decibel magazine.

Watain with their horrific brand of Heady Metal demonstrated why they are such an important Metal band, possibly the most important Black Metal band of this generation. This band shows no boundaries, and their music is a destructive machine that did not stop until everyone in the audience is taken aback. \m/

Here fan footage of Watain's legendary performance:


Related links:
Watain
Santos Party House

INKED by Javier Samaniego

Tommy Vext: STRONGER THAN ALL

On Sunday November 28, thanks to Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Ria Katz (Santos Party House), God Forbid, Mutiny Within, Dead Men Dreaming, Timeless, Human Decline, The Judas Syndrome, Empyreon and a Great Day To Die, took center stage at Santos Party House in New York City, in order to help Tommy Vext (former singer of Divine Heresy and Snot) raise some funds. The matinee was a memorable event, and it was really good to see so many people supporting such an awesome cause.

While all the bands kicked ass, the highlight of the night was when Tommy returned to the stage after 17 months (his last show had been on May 17, 2009 with Snot in California), and played an emotional acoustic set. Tommy was joined by his best friend Doc Coyle from God Forbid, who is also his band-member on a new project they recently started working on (pre-production started on December 9th).

The project was suppose to start months ago, but it had to come to a halt when he was viciously attacked by his own brother. Here is an extract of an interview with Tommy (courtesy of Metal Insider) explaining what happened that horrific day.

"On the evening of September 19th I was leaving my apartment in Brooklyn to visit my sister and was struck over the back of my head from behind during an attempted robbery. I fell and turned around and was struck again with a crowbar. The metal bar broke my left arm and this is when I saw my attacker. A 6’1, 320 pound man covered in dirt & blood. It was my estranged brother. Homeless, intoxicated and desperate, he repeatedly hit me on the back and sides with the weapon as I tried to shield myself from the blows. I managed to get on my feet and throw him off of me. I took off to a neighbors house and called 911. The ambulance arrived and I was rushed to the Hospital. After multiple X-rays & MRI’s, the doctors found I had a fractured skull and broken arm. I was discharged the next day. Because my attacker had not been apprehended I was staying with a friend in Manhattan during the first few days of my recovery. Four days after the incident, I collapsed in a Manhattan restaurant and was rushed back to the Hospital. This time the doctors found I had been internally bleeding since the 19th and now my spleen had ruptured. I went into emergency surgery at Cornell Hospital where my spleen was removed and I received a blood transfusion."

Here is a video that our good friend Tommy Jones from "The Studio" in New Jersey, shot and edited at the benefit. If you couldn't make it, but still want to help Tommy out. You can donate any amount via his PayPal account: tommyvext@gmail.com. We also have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Tommy coming soon!



Related links:
The Studio

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Holiday bashing with Horns Up Rocks

We just wrapped up an amazing holiday bashing weekend, which once again proved the importance of Horns Up Rocks. From the No Mercy Metal bash at Public Assembly in Brooklyn, to the Bronx takeover with Brutal Bitches Productions at Gleason’s Bar, to Death-Mas at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, to getting Crowbent with Crowbar at Santos Party House in Manhattan… all we can say is holy f%#k Heavy Music is alive and strong here in New York goddamn City!

Thursday's bash at Public Assembly was organized by Tim Martinez (AKA DJ Tim 37), and the Gotham Rocks team. The party got kicked off by Desolate, who brought their usual face melting kick in the ass cowbell Metal. Then we all got burned by Eyes Like Cyanide, a band who recently switched singers without losing a notch of their craft.

All of a sudden we were all forced to find out what Lies Beneath, and what lies beneath is some head crushing furious Metal! Next up, was a band that always ignites the party Metal with the use of Heavy artillery and beer funnels: Slam One Down. Finishing the night was Fin’Amor, who laid down every part of their set with extreme precision. All in all, another night of bringing people together for some head-banging exercises.

On Friday we were invited by Alissa Shimansky of Brutal Bitches Productions, to experience some punishing brutality at Gleason’s bar. After cranking some tunes and getting the house warmed up, our founder Jo Schuftan dedicated the night to Dimebag Darrell Abbott (Pantera/Damageplan) and John Lennon (The Beatles), who were shot on the same date (December 8). Soon after, he introduced Resolution 15: a band that always proofs that violins are Metal as hell! Following Resolution 15 was Everything’s Ruined, who displayed some hard hitting skills that made the bar shake like an earthquake. Then Perish the Thought laid down the law, with some hard hitting shredding sounds. Finishing the night of brutality was Karnage Krew, who brought various flavors of Heavy Music, including Thrash Metal, Hardcore, and good ol' Punk rock. The event was followed by a chaotic after party, and a brutal hangover.

"Brutal Bitches Productions has come a long way since forming in January. Last week's amazing show has proven that heavy music still thrives in the Bronx. The amazing line up of bands absolutely K-I-L-L-E-D I-T. There is so much underground talent out here, and we are glad to be putting our own dent in the history of the Metal scene. We look forward to continuing the tradition for the hungry fans and skilled bands of our area throughout 2011 and beyond" (Alissa Shimansky of Brutal Bitches Productions)

Saturday night we took over The Trash Bar, and the vibe couldn't have been better. From the moment our founder Jo Schuftan started the night with some Lamb Of God, the venue started getting packed. The first band of the night was Death Immortal, who immediately got the crowd going furious thanks to their stage presence and musical power. Then Thinning the Herd did what they do best: make bodies groove with their heavy sludge! Then Delaware's The World Lost rocked the fuck out and managed to leave the crowd hungry for King Hell. The Funk Metal masters always deliver the horns and the leather. Saturday was no exception. They sounded crisp, and made sure nobody stood still. After the intensity of King Hell, the crowd needed some energy. Thankfully, Ikillya made sure to inject every person in the crowd with a lethal dose of adrenalized Death Metal. Ending the night was Oddman In, who delivered a fun and Heavy performance. Once we wrapped things up, we headed to Duff’s Brooklyn and celebrated the life of Dimebag Darrell Abbott. What a night!

What people are saying about Death-Mas 2010:

"Thanks to all you King-Hellions and all the other killer bands we played with Saturday at The Trash Bar: IKILLYA, Odd Man In, Death Immortal, World Lost, and THINNING THE HERD. Also, special thanks to Jo Schuftan and Horns Up Rocks for the excellent promotional work. Everyone involved made it an AMAZING, SOLD OUT F@CKING NIGHT!!! In gratitude, we bought you all a bitchin' bouquet. See ya at Ace Of Clubs on 1/14!" (King Hell)

"Thanks to everyone who came out to the Trash Bar last night! Great show and some awesome bands. See you all soon!" (IkillYa)

"Brooklyn was amazing! We need to thank Evil Steve, King Hell, THINNING THE HERD, IKILLYA, Death Immortal, Odd Man In, and Wyld Chyld Brooklyn. You Packed the house for us and treated us as if we were one of your own. We will not forget that. We can't wait to come back and kick some more ass with you guys and we will be bringing you all to Delaware to kill it with us! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!" )The World Lost)

"Last night at Trash Bar was amazing! So inspiring to see the hard work put in by the artists and the dedication of the crowd to create such an incredible night. Big time thanks to everyone that sweat for this event! To all you headbangers that crowded the place, you 'effin rule \m/" (Daniel Martinez from King Hell)

"The best Brooklyn crowd we've EVER played for... METAL LIVES IN BROOKLYN!!!" (Doc Thompson from King Hell)

"Death-Mas at trash was Awesome! Thanks to everyone who played and came to hang with us." (Bryan Dundon from King Hell)

"Yo! Saturday was off the chain. Thanks for everything!" (Gavin Spielman from Thinning The Herd)

"The gig at The Trash Bar on Saturday night was out of control! Thanks to all the bands that played and hung out with us! Big ups to Evil Steve, Snarky Mamacita, Todd Dupee, Nancy (Kink Magazine Owner), Horns Up Rocks for putting it all together, and of course, all the fans that showed up in full force! Thank you all! :D" (Death Immortal)

"Dude, last night was fucking awesome!!" (Mark Johnson of Death Immortal)

"You fucking rock!!!!! Full house at the Trash Bar!!!! I'd like to thank Joseph Schüftan from Horns Up Rocks for a FANTASTIC night. The Trash Bar was filled to the rim!" (Nancy from King Magazine)

"Great night at the Trash bar. I have NEVER (in the 4 years I've been doing this) seen The Trash Bar that full! What a blast! Awesome job! HORNS UP!" (Bob Marino of FN Radio)

"We get to The Trash Bar and the place is PACKED! I’m talking wall to wall, front to back, shoulder to shoulder packed. We make it into the back room for the show and we had to muscle our way to the bar for a drink. I see some people I know as well as the people who are running the show. Jo Schuftan from Horns Up Rocks and ‘Evil’Steve Ventura who booked the show as a fund raiser for Toys for Tots." (Judge McPoach of Slam One Down)

For videos, pictures, and more about these events, PLUS the Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down, Kingdom of Sorrow) interview, stay tuned to HornsUpRocks.com!!!

We want to thank the No Mercy Metal Crew, the ladies from Brutal Bitches Productions, the staff at The Trash Bar, the Death-Mas crew: Daniel Martinez (King Hell/Alekhine’s Gun), Jason Lekbergh (Ikillya), and Alex Dementia (The Resurrection Sorrow). Billy Deluso (Wyld Chyld Tattoo), Evil Steve (OFN Radio), Jimmy Duff (Duff’s Brooklyn), all the bands that participated, the fans, and of course the Horns Up Rocks familia! \m/

Related links:
No Mercy Metal
Desolate
Slam One Down
Eyes Like Cyanide
Lies Beneath
Fin'amor
Brutal Bitches Productions
Carnage Krew
Resolution 15
Everythings Ruined
Perish the Thought
King Hell
IkillYa
The World Lost
Thinning The Herd
Odd Man In
Death Immortal
FN Radio

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TOMMY VEXT Benefit show

Tommy "Vext" Cummings has always represented Heavy Music in an honest way, he might be too honest for some bands to be able to handle him, but this is what makes him a true New York musician. Regardless of why he left Divine Heresy and Snot, Tommy is a talented singer who wont be retiring anytime soon. Unfortunately, his new project with guitarist Doc Coyle from God Forbid was put to a halt when he was viciously attacked by his own brother. Here is an extract of a recent interview with Tommy (courtesy of Metal Insider) explaining what happened that horrific day.

"On the evening of September 19th I was leaving my apartment in Brooklyn to visit my sister and was struck over the back of my head from behind during an attempted robbery. I fell and turned around and was struck again with a crowbar. The metal bar broke my left arm and this is when I saw my attacker. A 6’1, 320 pound man covered in dirt & blood. It was my estranged brother. Homeless, intoxicated and desperate, he repeatedly hit me on the back and sides with the weapon as I tried to shield myself from the blows. I managed to get on my feet and throw him off of me. I took off to a neighbors house and called 911. The ambulance arrived and I was rushed to the Hospital. After multiple X-rays & MRI’s, the doctors found I had a fractured skull and broken arm. I was discharged the next day. Because my attacker had not been apprehended I was staying with a friend in Manhattan during the first few days of my recovery. Four days after the incident, I collapsed in a Manhattan restaurant and was rushed back to the Hospital. This time the doctors found I had been internally bleeding since the 19th and now my spleen had ruptured. I went into emergency surgery at Cornell Hospital where my spleen was removed and I received a blood transfusion."

On Sunday November 28, thanks to Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Ria Katz (Santos Party House), God Forbid, Mutiny Within, Dead Men Dreaming, Timeless, Human Decline, The Judas Syndrome, Empyreon and a Great Day To Die, will take center stage at Santos Party House in order to help Tommy collect some funds to help cover his medical bills. If you live in the tri-state area, you have absolutely no reason or excuse to not come to this show. Lets proof the world that the Heavy Music community always rises to the occasion! \m/

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY, so get there early!



Related links:
Santos Party House

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Death-Mas 2010

In the past year, the New York Heavy Music scene has experienced an explosion in the growth of it's talent. This year has also been very interesting for Horns Up Rocks, to say the least. What started as an "experiment", is quickly becoming a full blown musical movement. To celebrate New York's musical accomplishments in 2010, we have joined forces with New York's fun-band King Hell to bring you "Death-Mas 2010"!

On December 4th, Brooklyn's Trash Bar will host a line-up featuring 6 of the most exciting bands of today's underground music scene. Additionally, Jo Schuftan (founder of Horns Up Rocks) will be on hand to host and DJ the event. Horns Up Rocks has been at the forefront of the heavy music scene in New York City, helping to promote new music and revive a passion for old-school metal. Additionally, Odd Man In will be celebrating the release of their new album!

Here are all the details:

Date and time: Saturday, December 4th 2010 at 8pm

Location: The Trash Bar, 289 Grand St. in Brooklyn NY, 11211

Bands:

Odd Man In: "A tantalizing blend of thrashing riffs and gracious melodies, served up with a dose of humor and a dash of bitter, here for your education and entertainment. To know us is to fucking love us, okay?" -ODD MAN IN

IkillYa: "Our mission is to create heavy music that is exciting to play, forces us each to grow as artists, and elicits raw emotion from the listener. We write from the desperate need for others to hear us and, frankly, play because we are genetically compelled to. Our new EP Recon is a collection of warning shots assembled from our first adventures as a complete unit. Each song represents a point in our mutation and a glimpse at what is yet to come. Recon is the beginning of the war for our lives." -IKILLYA

King Hell: "Metallica meets Parliament, it’s King Hell—the Epic Defenders of Metal and Funk! With dual, dynamo front-men, epic guitar, and earthquake inducing bass and drums, King Hell's groove-infused classic metal and relentless live show come with a money-back guarantee to tear the roof off the joint, burn the house down, and make audiences dance 'round the flames—and their new CD Rhythm & Bruise makes good on their sworn, solemn vow to deliver pure rock ecstasy wherever it is needed." -KING HELL

The World Lost: "World Lost's music can be compared to the thrill of being buffeted by a Category 1 hurricane. There is no thin, peep of a sound here- the music has a full sound with crisp drums, surgically precise guitars, smooth and groovy bass lines, and vocals reminiscent of the two Phil's (Anselmo and Rind) as well as Kirk from Crowbar." -DELAWARE METAL

Thinning The Herd: "Thinning the Herd was formed in a cloud of smoke, within a recessed canyon deep inside your mind. The originating members (Tapper/Spielman) met in high school -- years later forming the songwriting union known as THINNING THE HERD." -THINNING THE HERD

Death Immortal: "Launching in the summer of 2006 as Animus of Abbas, Death Immortal came to the front of the metal scene in the middle of 2008. Like a phoenix reborn from smoldering ashes, Death Immortal emerged from the helm of other fallen acts as Chester, Mark, Alex and Jason formed to conquer and take back what’s rightfully theirs. To bring to light what is in the dark and to embrace what others ignore. The band's music is what the east coast needs, a slap in the face to the rest of the world showing that New York means business." -DEATH IMMORTAL

Entertainment: Jo Schuftan of Horns Up Rocks will host and DJ.

OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY: Duff's Brooklyn!

Please join us for a very metal holiday event!

Related links:
King Hell
IkillYa
The World Lost
Thinning The Herd
Odd Man In
Death Immortal

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Long Island UNITES

On Saturday November 13, Horns Up Rocks and Jefferson Avenue Productions are joining forces again for a night of Heaviness at the Irish Viking in St. James Long Island. After the success of Hixonfest this past summer, we thought it would be cool to bring the same level of intensity to Long Island. This time around we have a DJ set by Jo Schuftan (founder of Horns Up Rocks), a Sexy Evil Burlesque Show and live performances by:

Endwell: "Endwell formed in Queens, New York in 2003 and started gaining popularity through local shows. After gaining enough experience through various local shows, the band independently recorded and released their first EP titled The Missing Pieces in 2005. The band toured the country for various hardcore bands in support of the new EP and began expanding their fan basis with their energetic live shows. They won a Battle of the Bands, which earned them a spot on the Hellfest bill. Their minor success caught the eye of Bayside's front-man Anthony Raneri. Bayside was signed to Victory Records and suggested to Endwell that they should attempt to get signed to the label.[1] Members of Endwell grew up listening to various Victory bands including Earth Crisis and Hatebreed." SOURCE: Wikipedia



The Judas Syndrome: "Within the last few months The Judas Syndrome have been very busy spreading their craft; they have recently opened for legendary bands like Vision Of Disorder, Despised Icon and Nile. The band has also released a phenomenal video for their song "Death of the Soul", which was directed by Frankie Nasso and former God Forbid guitarist Dallas Coyle. Additionally the band has been on constant rotation on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, on WSOU 89.5 FM, and on Music Choice. Today they debut their video on MTV's Headbangers Ball!" SOURCE: Horns Up Rocks



Lies Beneath: "A five-piece metal band with influences ranging from thrash, to death-metal and hardcore. With classic dual-guitar attack, a crushing rhythm section, dynamic vocals and brooding soundscapes, this band creates an undeniable presence and demands captivation from any audience." SOURCE: Lies Beneath

Doomsday Morning: "The music of Doomsday Mourning creates an interesting soundscape that delivers an onslaught of rhythmic, melodic and lyrical brutality. The new EP entitled: The Science Of Exploitation showcases a very interesting form of heavy music featuring guest vocals from Emmure, The Judas Syndrome, Endwell, From The Pawn & Born Of Osiris. This is straight to the point, honest & real New York attitude music." SOURCE: Doomsday Morning

The Apparition: "Spreading the haunting the best way possible, brews, beards, and breakdowns." SOURCE: The Apparition

If He Dies: "I saw these guys open a show a few weeks ago and was blown the fuck away." SOURCE: Tim Strohsnitter from Jefferson Avenue Productions



Retarded Peep Booth: "Since this Long Island, New York, United States quintet first formed in late 2010, worrying about genre limitations has never been a priority. Taking musical chances, and buying things you've seen, however, have been. While Retard Peep Booth are as heavy as any band out there, they are beholden to no one scene and no preconceived notions of what Grindcore music should be." SOURCE: Retarded Peep Booth

Related links:
Horns Up Rocks
Jefferson Avenue Productions
Endwell
The Judas Syndrome
Lies Beneath
Doomsday Morning
The Apparition
If He Dies
Retarded Peep Booth
Facebook Event

IMPRINTED by Jo Schüftan (Founder of Horns Up Rocks)

No Mercy Metal Showcase - Part DOS

The underground Heavy Music scene is going through very exciting times here in New York City. There are a vast amount of young up and coming bands that have a crushing sound, and the fans are starting to notice this. One of the top reasons why we started Horns Up Rocks is because we know how hungry both the bands and the fans are for something new and original. I think collectively, the Heavy Music fans are getting tired of the same musical equation. So we predict some very interesting times for the Heavy Music scene here in New York City.

We are very proud and stoked to announce that Horns Up Rocks will be co-sponsoring the No Mercy Metal Showcase! The main reason why we decided to do this is because we believe whole-heartedly in the movement that Gotham Rocks, Tech-9 Music and Tim No 37 have created. So on Saturday July 24th, you are all invited for Part Dos of the No Mercy Metal Showcase, in which you will get to experience first hand what we are talking about.

There will be 9 killer bands performing at Santos Party House, which is New York's #1 club! Here are the details:

DATE: Saturday July 24, 2010
LOCATION: Santos Party House
ADDRESS: 96 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10013

LINEUP:
3:45 Dush - absolutely up the minute in their approach to aggressive music, yet at the same time, they draw on melodies and atmospherics that evoke ancient truths, summoning to mind the Bronze Age and the mysteries of the cradle of civilization.

4:30 Until Ashes - We're not here to change the world, but we're here to make it at least a tad bit more bearable.

5:15 We Fall As Heroes - They're not ordinary, because if you ask a random metal head in Queens, they know about WFAH.

6:00 From Bliss To Devastation - Music and lyrics filled with passion and written from the heart, live performances filled with raw energy and emotion allow them to connect with their audience.



6:45 Letchworth - Their style varies from fist throwing, heart pounding breakdowns, to melodic melodies.

7:30 Eyes of The Sun - Our music is intended to create a range of emotions for the listener that we ourselves experience and extract from.

8:15 Facing The Sun - came together as a band in 2007 when some like-minded, blood thirsty folk decided that they wanted to redefine what metal is today.

9:00 Embrace Agony - Melodic heavy metal band with methodical and creative approach to their music that blends different elements of metal, hardcore and hard rock into one powerful delivery.

9:45 Severed - managed to survive and conquer the fickle nature of the NY music world through an indomitable work ethic and a musical ideology that favors quality songwriting above all else.



Hosted by Mother Unique!

Related links:
No Mercy Metal Show Case
Santos Party House

The Return of Faith No More

On Friday July 2nd and Monday July 5th, history was made in Brooklyn as Faith No More took center stage at the "Williamsburg Waterfront". We have two stories to share with you about this two epic nights, but first is first: Faith No More are one of the best live bands to ever play in New York City and we hope that their strong comeback influences many up and coming artists. They not only sounded crisp, but they dominated the audience like very few do. I mean, when you have Mike Patton fronting a band and legendary musicians such as Mike Bordin, Billy Bould and Jon Hudson backing him up, little to nothing can compare to the groove and vibe this phenomenal band creates.

On Friday we held our first ticket contest, and gave a chance for a fan to go experience the show. For Horns Up Rocks the most important mission is to create a bond between the fans and the artists they love. And if we can make a fans dream come true, then we are doing our job. The lucky winner was Billy Dawson, a fan who was able to go to the show thanks to Horns Up Rocks. What really stood out to us as fans, was the fact that he really wanted to go to the show but family is his priority and he didn't want to spend money on himself. We support the GOOD parents out there! Here is Billy's take on the concert (with pictures and all):

"This was the one band of my favorites i had never seen live. Last chance I had was 1992 in Dallas when they toured with GnR and Metallica. I opted for Lollapalooza the next day (with no regrets at all!!!) Fast forward 18 years - (they only toured in '98 after that) - to Brooklyn. Thanks to Godfrey Morales and the Horns Up Rocks crew! Cary wasn't going to let me go to Brooklyn because it was too expensive for her, and if she had the baby or any problems, its hard to get home fast (subway, traffic, etc). I was going to have to see the show in ....puke...Philly!!! BUT - i won tix to Brooklyn - and so it was written.... My friend said it was "divine intervention - you can't mess with that" he was right."

The show on Monday (which was the original tour date) couldn't have been any better. The weather was perfect, the beer was cold (except for the Heineken), the vibe was simply amazing and the Horns Up Rocks crew ran into a lot of great people. Once Faith No More started playing, following a very annoying MC, the night turned into musical perfection. The band was very excited to be back on stage in front of a packed house, and every song was simply perfect. The 5 hours of traffic from upstate New york, the Subway problems, plus guiding the lost girl who was on the wrong side of Brooklyn! Were classy minuets once this timeless band played one of the best concerts that Horns Up Rocks has ever experienced. If you have a chance to see Faith No More Live, do your ears a favor and go see them live!

Here is Monday's set-list:
Midnight Cowboy
The Real Thing
Be Aggressive
Land of Sunshine
The Crab Song
The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
Last Cup of Sorrow
Chinese Arithmetic
Easy
Midlife Crisis
Digging the Grave
Ashes to Ashes
Ben/Edge
King for a Day
Epic
Just a Man

I Started a Joke
Worm
We Care a Lot

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Here is the band performing "The Crab Song", courtesy of Rahzel.


Related links:
FAITH NO MORE TOUR DATES

Pictures courtesy of Billy Dawson

DUFF's presents: A Night of TRUE METAL @ Public Assembly!

The legendary Heavy Metal Mecca Duff' Brooklyn, will be hosting a show that is not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a fan of this awesome music! The event will feature Australian Black Metal Gods "Nazxul", Boston's Bubonic Black Death Masters "Witch Tomb" and Brooklyn's own Devotees Of Darkness "Mutilation Rites".

This will all take place at Public Assembly in Brooklyn, here are the details:

Public Assembly: 70 North Six Street (L Train to Bedford Avenue)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
7 PM SHARP! ONLY $15! \m/

Related links:
Duff's Brooklyn Official Site
Duff's Brooklyn on MySpace
Public Assembly Official Site