This Is The Agenda For Horns Up Rocks' "Dark Arts Music Fest II"!

Do you like music that stimulates your senses, and at the same time crushes your ear drums and soothes your soul? And do you like art that infects your vision and ignites your own creativity? Well, Horns Up Rocks brings you the "Dark Arts Music Fest II"!

Joining us tomorrow night will be New York thrashers TRIAL BY TERROR, a band that requires a good pair of dancing shoes and make sure you warm up you neck because some serious headbanging is going to take place!

Returning to Brooklyn will be a solid NEW upcoming band called DRIVEN MAD. Come and find out why they have been making a lot of noise on and off stage. This band is a punch in the face full of musical power mixed with some lethal adrenaline. 

Also performing will be Philly's own GIVETHEMROPE, who will definitely provide all who attend the "Dark Arts Music Fest II" a vulgar display of groovy goodness! Crushing your senses during the first part of the evening will be DIE A HERO and PRAYING METHOD, two bands that will get the event jump started in style!

Wait, there's more! In addition there will be LIVE painting on stage by accomplished NYC underground Artists: Joey James Hernandez, Forest Of Gotham, Hardcore Javier and Lindsay Abken. All this artists will also be showcasing their works alongside NYC Graffiti Artist, Joe Janaro.

The event will be hosted by Metal Mark from Skulls N Bones and Jö Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! Additionally, DJ Turbö from Bullspike Radio will be spinning music in between sets.

Come and witness what promises to be a cornucopia of creative mediums, surely to inspire and stimulate all of your darkest Metal senses.

This is all happening at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, NY. Take the L train to Bedford Avenue and go to 256 Grand Street. The event starts at 7 PM with an open bar (FREE PBR & well drinks). Come out and rage!

Related links:
- TRIAL BY TERROR: www.reverbnation.com/trialbyterror
- DRIVEN MAD: https://www.facebook.com/drivenmadmetal/app_2405167945
- GIVETHEMROPE: www.reverbnation.com/givethemrope
- DIE A HERO: http://www.dieaheromusic.com/
- PRAYING METHOD: www.reverbnation.com/prayingmethod

BLACK SABBATH Reveal Album Cover For '13' & Give You A Sample Of Their NEW Music!

Heavy Metal legends BLACK SABBATH have revealed the album cover for their upcoming comeback record entitled '13' (set to be released on June 10 via Vertigo). Song titles on the album include "God Is Dead", "End Of The Beginning" and "Age of Reason". You can also listen to audio snippets of '13' at the video below.

 
The following variations now available to pre-order from www.blacksabbath.com:

• Standard CD album
• Deluxe double CD album in a deluxe soft-pack (includes a second disc of exclusive bonus audio material)
• Vinyl: 12″ heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve
• Super Deluxe Box Set: limited edition 12″ clamshell box set which contains:
- Deluxe double CD album
- 12″ heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve
- Exclusive DVD containing ‘Black Sabbath–The Re-union’ documentary
- 5 behind-the-scenes videos
- Download card containing exclusive track by track interview with Black Sabbath
- Exclusive ’13′ art print
- 13 exclusive photographic prints and hand written album lyrics



Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- Apr 20: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 22: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 25: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia
- Apr 27: Sydney All Phones Arena, Australia
- Apr 28: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 1: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 4: Perth Arena, Australia
- May 12: Ozzfest, Tokyo Makahari Messe, Japan

Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

Former THE HAUNTED Singer Peter Dolving Talks About Conceited Racism In Music

Peter Dolving, formerly from THE HAUNTED and now the leader of HOUSE OF DOLVING, has never been one to hold back when it comes time to speaking his mind. If you are part of his Facebook clan, you know exactly what we are talking about. Over the weekend, Dolving posted a lenghty post about his views on the "conceited racism carried by musicians all over the world". Read on...

"Something that's been buggin me my entire life;

"The conceited racism carried by musicians all over the world.

"I keep hearing this over and over in regards of rhythm. So let me make myself very clear; An individuals relation to rhythm, groove, swing and rhythmical/harmonic stringence, dynamics and etc. has got absolutely zilch to do with color of skin or race.

"As a musician you are either technical or emotive, some are very lucky to be both. But there's no ethnic magic involved in what gives reggae, blues or Rock its "typical" traits. There are styles of playing and individual musician relation to him/herself and the world in which we reside.

"It's all very simple really; Learn, and play the god-damned song. It will sound the way you play it it. End of story. A shitty musician will make a great song sound awkward, pathetic and flat. A great musician will make fucking "Crazy frog" sound cool. The audience may or may not care.

"Over the years playing material with different musicians the attempt to reach certain places with the inherit structure of individual songs has probably been the most frustrating thing of all. the amount of hangups and ego involved staggering.

"Being able to shred doesn't make you a great musician. Music is about flow. Understanding and communicating. It can be stringent or angular, but the flow determines.

"I have listened for too long to musicians I used to consider with great respect say terrible things about other musicians who have character and angularity. Dissing masterful players because they are "sloppy" etc. Well here's the deal; The sloppy takes discipline and daring, it takes an open mind as well as an open heart.

"There are schools for musicians. You can learn a lot just by repeating and rehearsing. But know this; Overt skillful masturbatory technique for its own sake becomes a circus sideshow. It is a vehicle, a tool. You are never bigger than the song, the piece in which you play. A perfectly polished surface often betrays a bland cold interior. And music is not an alibi... it's privilege. "

- Peter Dolving




Related links:
House Of Dolving on Facebook

Robert Zidjian, founder of Sabian Cymbals, Passes Away At The Age Of 89 (Rock In Peace)!

Today is a sad day for the the drummers of the world! Mr. Robert Zildjian, the founder of Sabian Cymbals, has passed away at the age of 89. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone at Sabian and Zildjian cymbals. Here is a message from the staff over at Sabian cymbals regarding the passing of Mr. Zildjian:

"It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "RZ" Zildjian, our beloved founder and leader. A tireless and dynamic force within the drum industry, he inspired each one of us in the Sabian family to work harder, to reach farther, to make a difference - and he led us by example.
 
"His professional story is well known. Having been dealt a major career setback at an age where most men would have opted for retirement, RZ instead chose to re-invent the cymbal business with his own hand-crafted brand, a brand that would forever change the face and sound of popular music. With his bare hands he shaped the Sabian cymbal brand into his life's story - and by extension we became his family.

"We mourn his passing, and he will be forever in our hearts. But we are better people for having known RZ, and we are richer for having worked alongside him. We draw comfort from the knowledge that his spirit will live on in the music made by drummers the world over.

"Rest in peace, RZ."

Mr. Zildjian belonged to the Zildjian family, which brought the technology of cymbal making from their ancestral homeland in capital city of modern Turkey to the United States by Avedis Zildjian and then was passed on to future generations of the family members.

The company was founded in 1981 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada by Robert Zildjian, son of Avedis Zildjian III, the head of the Avedis Zildjian Company. Family tradition had it that the head of the company would only pass its secrets down to the oldest son, but Avedis III gave the information to both his sons, Armand and Robert. A family feud resulted in Robert leaving Zildjian to form the rival Sabian Cymbals company. The companies continue to be rivals, and are both among the world's most popular cymbal brands. Sabian cymbals have been used by many famous drummers in the world. The company's name is a combination of his three children, Sally, Bill, and Andy.

If you are a drummer, please remember Mr. Zildjian as you bash your cymbals! Rock In Peace Mr. Zildjian, you will be missed!

Related links:
Sabian Cymbals 
Zildjian Cymbals 

ROCK IN RIO 2013 To Feature IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, ROB ZOMBIE, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, SEPULTURA, DESTRUCTION & More!

The lineup for the 2013 Rock In Rio music festival has been announced! The massive event will take place on September 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22. Representing Heavy Music will be:

- IRON MAIDEN
- METALLICA
- SLAYER
- ROB ZOMBIE
- SEPULTURA
- ALICE IN CHAINS
- DESTRUCTION
- KRISIUN
- GHOST B.C.
- HELLOWEEN
- SEBASTIAN BACH
- BON JOVI
- AVENGED SEVENFOLD
- THE OFFSPRING
- BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
- NICKELBACK

For the full lineup go HERE!

Related links:
Rock In Rio's Official Site 

Philip Anselmo & Corey Mitchell Announce First Ever Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival in Austin!

In what can only be described as a match made in hell, the worlds of Heavy Metal and horror collide this fall as the first-ever Housecore Horror Film Festival (HHFF) erupts in Austin, Texas. World famous Heavy Metal pioneer Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, et al.) and internationally renowned, best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell (Hollywood Death Scenes, Dead and Buried, et al.) have teamed up to create the ultimate underground, three-day horror and Heavy Metal fan event that will combine live concerts from some of the biggest bands in Metal and Hard Rock with more than 70 screenings of horror, true crime, and Heavy Metal films, music videos, and more—and special guest appearances from three of the world’s most revered underground directors of horror.

The Housecore Horror Film Festival will take over the entire Emo’s complex in the newly revitalized area of East Austin for three days of shock and roll. HHFF will feature seven screens, which will display more than 70 horror, true crime, and heavy metal film screenings, including feature-length films, short films, documentaries, classic horror films, world premieres, music videos, vintage and faux movie trailers, and more. As darkness descends each night, a dozen Heavy Metal and Hard Rock acts, handpicked by Anselmo himself, will hit the stage.

The nefarious brainchild of Anselmo and Mitchell, the Housecore Horror Film Festival spawned from a mutual love for all things horror that was discovered while the two were collaborating on Anselmo’s upcoming autobiography (Simon & Schuster, 2014). Wanting to bring their passion for —and knowledge of—extreme music and horror films to legions of fans, HHFF was born, with the goal of showcasing the best in a wide range of horror films—from the obscure to the extreme, from quality mainstream to the most unrepentant gore—and the heavy music that goes hand-in-hand with it.

Two confirmed special guest film directors include the notoriously controversial Jörg Buttgereit (Nekromantik, Nekromantik 2, Schramm) and revered do-it-yourself guerilla filmmaker Jim VanBebber (The Manson Family, Deadbeat at Dawn). Additional guest film directors will be announced as the festival nears.

Several top tier Metal and Hard Rock bands have signed on to perform at the inaugural event, and HHFF today announces the first round of confirmed artists: Anselmo’s own Southern metal supergroup, Down, which also features former Corrosion of Conformity guitarist and lead singer, Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist and lead singer, Kirk Windstein, Eyehategod and Superjoint Ritual guitarist Jimmy Bower on drums, and Crowbar bassist, Patrick Bruders; New Orleans masters of metallic doom, Crowbar; and the Texas premiere of Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, Anselmo’s greatly anticipated extreme Metal solo project.

Horror film director and rock star Rob Zombie said of Philip Anselmo and the Housecore Horror Film Festival: “Philip’s done lots of great things for heavy metal. I believe the Housecore Horror Film Festival will be great for horror!”

Related links:
Housecore Records

GUITAR CENTER Presents: FREE Pro Tools 10 Classes!

GUITAR CENTER has partnered with Avid (the makers of Pro Tools) and is proud to offer a NEW "Recording Made Easy Pro Tools 10" class. Every month they will present a series of four classes that show you how to take your ideas from basic tracks to finished songs using your Apple computer and Avid's industry standard Pro Tools software. Reserve your seat now, as capacity is limited.




AGENDA:

- August 18: Working with MIDI in Pro Tools 10
- August 25: Mixing and Bouncing in Pro Tools 10
- Septmeber 1: Introduction to Pro Tools 10
- September 8: Working with Audio in Pro Tools 10


Register HERE!

Related links:
Pro Tools
Guitar Center

CBGB FEST Show At Webster Hall Cancelled After A Concert Goer Gets Stabbed!

This just in! We have been informed by a very reliable source that the CBGB Fest show at Webster Hall that was taking place tonight (July 6th) in New York City, was cancelled after a concert goer got stabbed allegedly in the eye. The incident occurred right after VISION OF DISORDER's set!

Two years after the legendary CBGB brand went up for sale and six years after the venue closed for good, rumors began stirring that the legendary Hardcore Punk club would be making some sort of return to New York City. Apparently, New York City is not ready for CBGB's to return!

Stay tuned for more updates on this story. Here is the latest on this story!

Photos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

CBGB Fest: Poster Revealed For The SICK OF IT ALL, CRO MAGS, VOD Show!

Two years after the legendary CBGB brand went up for sale and six years after the venue closed for good, rumors began stirring that the legendary Hardcore Punk club would be making some sort of return to New York City. Well, the CBGB Festival will hit NYC this 4th of July week. Here is an event you do not want to miss!

On Friday, July 6th Bowery Presents:

CRO MAGS, SICK OF IT ALL & VISION OF DISORDER!

Where?

Webster Hall: 125 East 11th Street  Manhattan, NY 10003

Tickets (On Sale Tuesday 5/8 at 10 AM):  http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/4587375
Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/143246332466857/

AUTOPSY: 'Born Undead' DVD Release Date Announced - Full Details Available!

Influential Death Metal act, AUTOPSY, has revealed the release date for its upcoming DVD, 'Born Undead'. The extensive look into the blood and guts of one of Death Metal’s great pioneers will be released on August 28th in North America via Peaceville Records.

A trailer for the upcoming release can be seen here.



'Born Undead' charters the birth, death and rebirth of the legendary act, with an extensive documentary conducted with the band members themselves, as they describe how the beast came to be, and the impact their music has had on the Metal world over a span of more than 20 years.

The film also documents the band’s long-awaited return to the studio and stage, and includes rehearsals of both NEW tracks and old classics for AUTOPSY’s live comeback assault. The trio of 2010 reunion shows are all featured, with all the best classic tracks from Maryland Deathfest, PartySan festival and also Hole in the Sky in Norway, where Chris Reifert, Eric Cutler, and Danny Coralles were joined by Dan Lilker on bass.

With hours of footage, as well as extras including the band’s promo video for “All Tomorrow’s Funerals,” “My Corpse Shall Rise” and more, 'Born Undead' is the ultimate set for all Autopsy and Metal maniacs alike.
           
Kent Mattieu, who had collaborated with the band on its early classic (and often controversial) album covers, provided artwork for the release.
         
One of the early breed of US Death Metal acts, and most respected names in the genre, AUTOPSY formed in 1987 in San Francisco, and released four albums on Peaceville Records - beginning with the classic debut 'Severed Survival' in 1989 - before disbanding in 1995 with members going on to form Abscess.

AUTOPSY triumphantly and officially returned from the grave after a 15-year hiatus with the 2010 EP, ‘The Tomb Within,’ delighting critics and fans alike. The band then released its fifth full length, and first since 1995, 'Macabre Eternal', in 2011.

Stay tuned for more info on AUTOPSY and 'Born Undead'.

AUTOPSY is:

Chris Reifert: Drums/vocals
Danny Coralles: Guitar
Eric Cutler: Guitar
Joe Trevisano: Bass

Related links:
Autopsy's Official Site
Autopsy on Facebook
Autopsy on Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records

Win A Copy Of CALL OF DUTY: Modern Warfare 3 & The Game's Content Collection #2 (Courtesy Of Roadrunner Records)!

Who wants to win the prize pack picture above (or one similar)! Here is what you can win:

- A copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- The game's Content Collection #2
- Roadrunner Records music and merchandise

Email roadrunnerrecords@gmail.com with your favorite lyrics from any Roadrunner band, and they might just pick you to win it (or one similar!) GO!

Related links:
Call Of Duty
Roadrunner Records

AGNOSTIC FRONT & MADBALL To Perform CBGB Fest In New York City!

Two years after the legendary CBGB brand went up for sale and six years after the venue closed for good, rumors began stirring that the legendary Hardcore Punk club would be making some sort of return to New York City. Well, the CBGB Festival will hit NYC this 4th of July week. Here is an event you do not want to miss!

On Thursday, July 5th Bowery Presents:

AGNOSTIC FRONT, MADBALL & More!

Where?

Webster Hall: 125 East 11th Street  Manhattan, NY 10003

Tickets will be on sale on Jun 01, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDT HERE. Please check back then.

CRO MAGS, SICK OF IT ALL & VISION OF DISORDER To Perform CBGB Fest In New York City!

Two years after the legendary CBGB brand went up for sale and six years after the venue closed for good, rumors began stirring that the legendary Hardcore Punk club would be making some sort of return to New York City. Well, the CBGB Festival will hit NYC this 4th of July week. Here is an event you do not want to miss!

On Friday, July 6th Bowery Presents:

CRO MAGS, SICK OF IT ALL & VISION OF DISORDER!

Where?

Webster Hall: 125 East 11th Street  Manhattan, NY 10003

Tickets (On Sale Tuesday 5/8 at 10 AM):  http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/4587375
Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/143246332466857/

Desi Sanchez: Education, Passion & Action!

Desi Sanchez (born Adesina Sanchez) is one of the most dedicated and passionate media personalities in the entertainment industry. Not only does Desi proudly represent the Latino culture here in the United States, but she is also leaving a mark in music, fashion and culture. This is why we decided to interview Desi about her past, her present and her future. We predict that Desi will become one of the top media personalities in the United States within the next 5 years. At the moment she is hosting three TV shows, she is working on her musical sound, and smiling at life. She is also a visual artist and an actress. If you are familiar with Desi, you know that she can make people smile within seconds with her radiant energy.

Desi broke into the entertainment industry when she joined American Latino TV's "Latination" in 2005. Ever since then, she has been working non stop on her skills. She recently became the face of MTV 2, simply because she has phenomenal talent and she is a pleasure to watch on television. Good interviewer, great personality and plenty of latino fire.

If you wonder how Desi became a successful TV personality? The answer is discipline and determination. She is constantly taking classes to better herself, because mediocrity has never been accepted in the Sanchez household. Without further due, here is the interview we conducted with the "brightest smile" in the entertainment industry!



Photography by:
Desi Sanchez
Carlos Ayalo
Rod Savant

Related links:
Desi Sanchez
MTV 2
Latination TV

Sugar and Spikes Fashion Show

A few weeks ago we met a real nice group of beautiful women at Don Hill's here in New York City. Not only are they classy and very sexy, they also have a similar mission then the one of Horns Up Rocks. That mission? To bring the New York City underground music and fashion scenes back into what they used to be. Sugar and Spikes is their name:

"SUGAR and SPIKES is a promotional modeling company that handles everything from promotions & marketing to booking venues for rock bands/live shows/events/parties. We are fearless rock inspired women whose main goal is to provide a reliable and professional service to the music community."


On July 19th Horns Up Rocks suggests for all the horns up throwers to come to the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn for the Sugar and Spikes fashion show. The event not only features stunning women dancing the night away, but also live performances by Panzie, TSI and Hate in the Box. There will also be a DJ set by the awesome JennCity! Not convinced yet? Well, check this interview we did with Mika Henderson (CEO) and Miz Katastrophe (Spokes-model).



Related links:
Official site of Sugar and Spikes
Panzie on MySpace
TSI on MySpace
Hate in the Box on MySpace

Queen V: Queen of Rock

Last week we headed to an event called "Take Back New York", which took place at Don Hill's here in New York City. The event featured live music, mixed in with two fashion shows. The event featured the amazing Queen V, a band that plays a very eclectic mix of rock, which makes the girls groove and the guys drool. This type of events bring people together in harmony and the vibe at Don Hill's was impeccable.

That night we had the pleasure of interviewing Queen V and talk to her about music, fashion and culture. Queen V is the type of person that radiates energy on and off the stage. Her talent has taken care to places where most can only dream of. Queen V has worked with Metal God Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, guitar legends Slash and Tom Morello, and many other high profile artists.

If you haven't seen Queen V rock the stage, you need to do your ears a favor and take them to a Queen V show. On Thursday July 29 Queen V will be headlining the 2 year anniversary of the Gotham Rocks showcase, which will take place at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. Gotham Rocks are one of the gatekeepers of the tri-state Rock N Roll scene, and the event promises to be memorable.


Here is an exclusive interview with Queen V! We want to thank the girls from Sugar N Spikes for making this happen.



Related links:
Queen V's Official Site
Gotham Rocks