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After the devastation of
FrankenSandy it is only fair for OUR community to forget (at least for a
night) about the amount of suffering and damage that we all
collectively endured!
We cordially invite you to our "Day Of The Dead" (Post FrankenSandy Party)!
STARRING:
- Sanitarius - Prostitution - Jotunheim - Edge Of Existence - Hellshot
Today more than ever before, it is essential for promoters, artists and fans to keep the pulse of Heavy Music (the underground scene) alive and kicking! Ever since the inception of Horns Up Rocks, we have been actively involved in strengthening the underground Heavy Music scene. While many understand the importance of supporting the local artists and venues, there are still too many who are forgetting how essential it is to keep underground music breathing!
The "Underground MeTal Friday's" (Presented by Horns Up Rocks), returns tomorrow Friday (September 21st) to Fontanas Bar in New York City! This time around we don't only have 5 excellent bands, but we will also be celebrating the debut show of DRIVEN MAD (a band formed by previous members of KING HELL)! There is no reason why you should miss this EPIC event, so we hope to see you there.
Meet the bands that will be performing:
- DRIVEN MAD:
"Driven mad" sums up this NEW band's ethos well: the songs are surely driven; they're mad; and the intent is to push listeners past the brink of sanity--after a stopover in the emergency room. Founded by 3 former members of NYC's prominent Metal act King Hell --Samael (vocals), Motherfucker (guitar), and Dundon (drums)-- DRIVEN MAD’s sound ranges from Hard Core Thrash to crushing slabs of Sabbath. While the funk leanings and circus style stage show of King Hell are gone, a focus on evolved rhythms and a murderous live show remain. Says Samael: "Towards the end of King Hell, we were writing heavier and heavier songs. It was nothing cynical. Even though King Hell was theatrical, we always followed our hearts writing music--and, as it happened, our hearts were turning black."
- FIREHAZE:
FIREHAZE is a band integrated by four young Cubans that migrated to the city of West New York, New Jersey in the USA. They all shared a common dream, to become members of a Metal band, something that united their different tendencies of the genre. The sound of the band seems to be Melodic Death/Trash Metal with some Core influences, topped with the sound and, at times, ironic power of the keyboard.
- GIVETHEMROPE:
GIVETHEMROPE released their debut CD on June 16, 2012. The band chose Method of Groove Studio in Brooklyn NY (owned and engineered by Sony/Roadrunner recording artist Joey Z from Life of Agony) and the results are imminent. If you like down tuned Groove Metal blended with Hardcore and Blues, this band is for you!
- SHITKILL:
SHITKILL is a young NYC Metal band (ages 16,17) who have already done some good damage on the local Metal scene. After releasing their 'Asylum EP' in Fall 2010 (produced by Tomato of Sound Of Urchin, etc), they went on to play shows at such venues as The Highline Ballroom, Knitting Factory, and opened for Iron Maiden legend Paul Dianno at BB King's. SHITKILL's fresh take, reminiscent of classic bands like Sepultura, Slayer, and Pantera.
Scathing, pulsing, louder than hell, M-16's music is at times bombastic yet poetic in nature. Unapologetic lyrics sung in Spanish, scream tales of mortal disillusion, political terror, and the chaos of modern times. A band that believes in substance over style, M-16 is all the angst and frustration of real people channeled through guitars, drums and bass.
Spread the word and we hope to see YOU this Friday at Fontanas Bar in New York City! \m/
Today more than ever before, it is essential for promoters, artists and fans to keep the pulse of Heavy Music (the underground scene) alive and kicking! Ever since the inception of Horns Up Rocks, we have been actively involved in strengthening the underground Heavy Music scene. While many understand the importance of supporting the local artists and venues, there are still too many who are forgetting how essential it is to keep underground music breathing!
The "Underground MeTal Friday's" (Presented by Horns Up Rocks), returns this Friday June 15th to Fontanas Bar in New York City! This time around we don't only have 5 excellent bands, but we will also be celebrating a bunch of birthday's! There is no reason why you should miss this EPIC event, so we hope to see you there.
DESOLATE has created a brutal collection of songs over the years and is unleashing them through their current lineup of permanent members: Abe Rivera (vocals), Jeff Martinez (guitars) Jessica Pimentel (bass) and a cast of Desolate "All-Stars" that include Nick Serr and Earl Maneein from RESOLUTION 15, Roach McPoach from SLAM ONE DOWN, Angel Cotte from ALEKHINE'S GUN and John Tyler (DEMILITIA). DESOLATE has since gone on to refine their musical styling while maintaining their original identity. Come see them live and bring your cowbell!
LIES BENEATH is 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. Their 2011 Full-Length Release 'Death Of The American Dream' is available now on Spotify, iTunes, CD Baby & more. Lies Beneath is reason enough to come to this show!
- SLAM ONE DOWN: SLAM ONE DOWN originated back in 2005 when J.R. started coming up with the riffs and song ideas that are on their demo today. The riffs followed J.R. through three different bands and it was not until he met singer Bobby Brazen that solidified the style that you hear today. Bobby and J.R. decided to start a NEW Heavy Metal project based on a musical vision that incorporated every style of Metal influenced by all the great bands that preceded them. Come party with the hardest drinking band of all the tri state area!
If you are not having fun, the crowd isn’t having fun—this sums up the philosophy of Beyond Dishonor. Comprised of five members with very disparate influences, styles and quirks, this stalwart of the resurgent New Jersey Metal scene combines all of those myriad differences between them and, somehow, creates music that is brutal and aggressive enough for the most Hardcore of fans and yet groovy enough to be accessible to those on the fringe. Get to the show early to check this phenomenal band out!
New Jersey act Julius Seizure is a force to be reckoned with in the tri state area Heavy Music scene and beyond! After releasing their debut EP on May 15th, 2012, the band is ready to kick off their "Gladia-tour" this Friday at 8 PM sharp! Be there!
Spread the word and we hope to see YOU this Friday at Fontanas Bar in New York City! \m/ RSVP HERE!
Tonight! We write a NEW chapter of the HORNS UP ROCKS "Underground MeTaL Friday" series! Our stellar lineup promises to bring your ears some smoking hot HEAVY MUSIC!
- Thinning The Herd
- SOS
- Wrench
- Ruppthritis
- Godsgreenearth
Hosted by: Jo Schüftan
DJed by: Mike SOS
SEXY Burlesque show by: Arden Leigh (Author Of "The Rules Of Attraction")
New York's groove-heavy stoner Metal outfit THINNING THE HERD are preparing to record their sophomore full-length album in the Summer months ahead.
Following the release of their debut full-length 'Oceans Rise' -- out in April of 2011 via their own St. Mark's Records, and several months of regional shows last year -- THINNING THE HERD went through a major lineup shift. The trio is now comprised of NEW drummer is Rick Cimato (Nassau Chainsaw, God's Green Earth) and NEW bassist Wes Edmonds (Memphis Native, Engineer), rounded out by founding guitarist/vocalist Gavin Spielman. The revamped lineup is currently writing NEW material with plans of recording the album with Steve Albini this July.
In the meantime THINNING THE HERD have booked several NYC gigs over the coming weeks, including the Horns Up Rocks "420 Extravaganza" at Fontanas in Manhattan!
THINNING THE HERD Upcoming Shows:
- 4/20/2012 Fontana's: New York, NY
- 5/26/2012 Spike Hill: New York, NY @ Deli's Best of NYC Festival
Stay tuned for more info on the band's forthcoming recording plans as well as more tour dates to be announced throughout the Spring and Summer months.
This Friday March 2nd, we are bringing YOU another version of the "Underground Metal Friday's" (Presented by Horns Up Rocks)!
This time we are bringing you New Jersey/Latino Metallers FIREHAZE, who will be celebrating their 2 Year Anniversary! Also performing on this very special night will be Nostrom, Iratetion, Deathalizer and A Welcome Burden!
+ Hosted & DJed by Jo Schüftan from Horns Up Rocks
This past Friday the 13th, Horns Up Rocks presented the first-ever 'Underground Metal Friday's' at Fontanas Bar in New York Rock City! The event featured performances from Rob Dukes' Generation Kill, Death Immortal, Forever Her Nightmare, Arcane Malevolence, and Truth In Needles. All bands need to be commended for their crushing delivery of musical greatness, which kept the attendees grooving from start to finish. Check them all out!
Prior to the beginning of the event we had the chance to chat with Rob Dukes from Exodus and Generation Kill, during the interview we discussed the future plans of both of his bands. We also discussed his diehard attitude while on the road, and how the show must go one even if he is sick as a dog. Additionally, Dukes declared his love for the New York Rangers (NHL Hockey team). Without further due, here is this hard hitting interview!
Upcoming Horns Up Rocks Events:
- Horns Up Rocks 2 Year Anniversary Fiesta: Saturday, February 11th
- Underground MeTaL Friday's Series: Friday, March 2nd
- March Metal Beatdown II: Saturday, March 10th
Exodus on Tour!
SOUTH AMERICA 2012:
- 19 April: Manaus, Brazil
- 20 April: Sao Luis, Brazil - MOA Fest w/ Anthrax, Fear Factory, Volbeat
- 21 April: Recife, Brazil - Abril Pro Rock Fest w/ Brujeria
- 22 April: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- 26 April: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 27 April: Curitiba, Brazil
- 28 April: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 29 April: Santiago, Chile - Chile Metal Fest w/ Anthrax, Fear Factory, Volbeat
