SKATEBOARD MKTG's Munsey Ricci & FREYA's Karl Buechner Discuss CMJ Showcase & More!

On October 18th, Skateboard Marketing Ltd, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks teamed up and hosted a CMJ convention showcase at Webster Hall in New York City. The event featured a surprise acoustic set by Geoff Tate (ex-Queensrÿche) and performances by KILLCODE, FREYA and SLAM ONE DOWN.

Right after the event was done, we had the chance to chat with Munsey Ricci (Skateboard Marketing Ltd) and Karl Buechner (FREYA & EARTH CRISIS) about the 21st anniversary of Skateboard Marketing Ltd, the showcase itself, and music in general. We also discussed animal rights, straightedge life, the future of FREYA and of course, EARTH CRISIS. Without further due, here is out interview with Munsey and Karl. Enjoy!



Related links:
KILLCODE on ReverbNation
Freya on ReverbNation
Slam One Down on ReverbNation

Tickets Available For Skateboard Marketing's CMJ Showcase At Webster Hall (Presented In Association With ReverbNation & Horns Up Rocks) Featuring KILLCODE, FREYA & SLAM ONE DOWN!

In an unprecedented move, Skateboard Marketing Ltd, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks have teamed up for this year's CMJ Convention.

ReverbNation Headliner: KILLCODE (9:00 to 10:00 PM)
Skateboard Artist: FREYA (8:15 to 8:45 PM)
Opening Act: SLAM ONE DOWN (7:15 to 7:45 PM)

Tickets available HERE!

This years convention Showcase will be held on October 18th, at Webster Hall in New York. It will all be held in "The Marlin Room" starting with the private party and open bar at 6:00 PM. The first hour is always a guest list only event for radio, press, retail and music industry executives. Budweiser will have plenty of Bud in the room. Jägermeister will once again have the Jagerettes in the house handing out free merch. RSVP's have been sent out.

Where & When Mark The Date:

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
6:00 to 7:00 PM EST Private Party Open Bar RSVP only
Webster Hall in The Marlin Room
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY

NOTE: Ticket holders and CMJ Convention badges will gain admission after the private party. Doors for convention badges and ticket holders are at 7:00 PM. The artist who is chosen for the opening slot will get a 30 minute set starting at 7:15 PM. There will be a room full of music industry people, radio programmers and VIPs to see the bands.

RSVP HERE!

Related links:
KILLCODE on ReverbNation
Freya on ReverbNation
Slam One Down on ReverbNation

SLAM ONE DOWN To Bring The Metal Party To Skateboard Marketing's CMJ Showcase (Presented By ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks)!

Last week we announced that New York's SLAM ONE DOWN will be taking part in this year's Skateboard Marketing LTD, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks CMJ Showcase. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday October 18th at Webster Hall in the "Marlin Room". Doors will open at 7:00 PM for CMJ Badges and ticket holders. SLAM ONE DOWN is slated to hit the stage at 7:15.

Guitarist JR Gurrieri commented on SLAM ONE DOWN being chosen to perform on at the showcase:

"We are very excited to be a part of CMJ this year. Just adding our name to the incredible list of bands that have taken part over the past 30+ years CMJ has been in existence is an accomplishment to us. We realize that this is an incredible opportunity and will no doubt be a great and rewarding experience. We would like to thank Munsey Ricci and everyone at Skateboard Marketing for inviting us, as well as Horns up Rocks & ReverbNation. We are looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and having the time of our lives....as usual."

ReverbNation Headliner: KILLCODE (9:00 to 10:00 PM)
Skateboard Artist: FREYA (8:15 to 8:45 PM)
Opening Act: SLAM ONE DOWN (7:15 to 7:45 PM)

RSVP HERE!

'Who Really Wants to Live Forever' Tracklisting:

1) The Acoustic Beer Run
2) What I've Done
3) Pour One Out
4) Music, Money and Girls
5) Cut Me Down (Psycho Party)
6) Last Man
7) The Payback
8) Hell Doesn't Want Me
9) Beer Run
10) Who Really Wants to Live Forever
11) Too Far Gone
12) About Me



Related links:
SlamOneDown.com 
Slam One Down on Facebook 
Slam One Down on Twitter

SKATEBOARD MARKETING Announce Talent For 2012 CMJ Convention Showcase!

It has been 8 weeks since the ReverbNation, Skateboard Marketing and Horns Up Rocks CMJ Convention Showcase contest began. There were over 1000 submissions for the opening slot
for this years Skateboard Marketing anniversary convention showcase. Now it's time to announce the Independent artist that will open this years showcase. ReverbNation has the headliner, Skateboard Marketing Ltd. has the second slot. All 3 have agreed on the opening act. This years line-up is as follows:

ReverbNation Headliner: KILLCODE (9:00 to 10:00 PM)
Skateboard Artist: FREYA (8:15 to 8:45 PM)
Opening Act: SLAM ONE DOWN (7:15 to 7:45 PM)

This years convention Showcase will be held on October 18th, at Webster Hall in New York. It will all be held in "The Marlin Room" starting with the private party and open bar at 6:00 PM. The first
hour is always a guest list only event for radio, press, retail and music industry executives. Budweiser will have plenty of Bud in the room. Jägermeister will once again have the Jagerettes in the house handing out free merch. RSVP's have been sent out.

Where & When:

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
6:00 to 7:00 PM EST Private Party Open Bar RSVP only
Webster Hall in The Marlin Room
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY

Tickets available HERE!

NOTE: Ticket holders and CMJ Convention badges will gain admission after the private party. Doors for convention badges and ticket holders are at 7:00 PM. The artist who is chosen for the opening slot will get a 30 minute set starting at 7:15 PM. There will be a room full of music industry people, radio programmers and VIPs to see the bands.

Past convention showcases were held at Don Hills & The Bowery Poetry Club. Some of the artists that have showcased include: Fear Factory, Warrior Soul, Brand New Sin, Beyond The Embrace, BTBAM, Misery, Sinai Beach and Texas Hippie Coalition.

RSVP here!

Related links:
Skateboard Marketing
Killcode
Slam One Down
Reverbnation
Horns Up Rocks

Worldwide Contest Announced For Opening Slot At Skateboard Marketing Ltd's CMJ Convention Showcase - Details Available!

In an unprecedented move, Skateboard Marketing Ltd, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks have teamed up for this year's CMJ Convention. They have launched a world wide contest for the opening slot at this year's Skateboard Marketing Ltd Convention Showcase. This year's convention showcase will be held at the legendary Webster Hall (formerly The Ritz) in New York City on October 18th, 2012. The headliner has been confirmed but has not been announced yet.

Skateboard Marketing Ltd, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks.com will each have input on deciding who gets the opening slot - it's going to be a very democratic process. The goal is to find a NEW developing artist that has the potential to sell records and cause significant impact in the Heavy Music scene. Something unique or something with a killer sound. It doesn't matter as long as it's heavy. Metal is alive and well and it's going to stay that way! The chosen band will need to "get to New York on their own". Skateboard Marketing Ltd, ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks are not providing airfare or hotel accommodations.

Skateboard Marketing Ltd will celebrate their 21st Anniversary on August 12th, 2012. This marks another year of the company's success. They have led the way in Independent Metal radio promotion since their inception in 1991 and have worked with groundbreaking musical acts. Every year during the CMJ Convention in New York, Skateboard Marketing Ltd throws a private industry showcase. There is always an open bar sponsored by Budweiser. Jägermeister will once again have the Jagerettes in the house handing out free merch. The first hour is always a guest list only event for radio, press, retail and music industry executives.

Ticket holders and CMJ Convention badges will gain admission into the show after the private party. The artist who is chosen for the opening slot will get a 45 minute set starting at 7:15 PM. There will be a room full of music industry personnel to see what the band is all about.

Past convention showcases were held at Don Hills, The Bowery Poetry Club and Webster Hall. Some of the artists that have showcased include: Fear Factory, Warrior Soul, Brand New Sin, Beyond The Embrace, Between The Buried And Me, Misery, Sinai Beach and Texas Hippie Coalition.

The winning band will be chosen on September 14, 2012. Submit today and let the industry see what you're all about! Click here to submit your entry!


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Horns Up Rocks was established in February of 2010 with the mission of uniting the Heavy Music fans by celebrating their lifestyles through event promotions and high quality web content such as: artist interviews, news articles and reviews. Our mission is to promote Heavy Music worldwide by offering bands, fans, non-fans and people who want to learn about the different types of Heavy music, a one stop shop for all things Heavy! Join us
at www.hornsuprocks.com

METAL Industry Showcase Presented By Skateboard Marketing Ltd., ReverbNation and Horns Up Rocks - Submit Your Band Now!

ATTENTION ALL METAL BANDS: Think you can shred better than the rest? Here is your chance to show it off.

Every October, during the big Music Convention in New York City, Skateboard Marketing Ltd., holds a private Metal industry showcase. This year it will be held at the legendary Webster Hall (more details to follow). After the private event, the doors open to eager ticket holders and Music Convention badge holders that are ready to have their faces rocked off.

Skateboard Marketing Ltd. is teaming up with Horns Up Rocks and ReverbNation to find the perfect band to open this year's showcase and perform a 45 minute set. The chosen band will also receive featured placement on the ReverbNation, Skateboard Marketing Ltd., and Horns Up Rocks websites!

The winning band will be chosen on September 14, 2012. Submit today and let the industry see what you're all about! Click here to submit your entry!

Upcoming Horns Up Rocks events:

- "3 MeTal Birthdays, 5 Bands, 1 Pit" with DESOLATE, SLAM ONE DOWN, LIES BENEATH, BEYOND DISHONOR & JULIUS SEIZURE: Friday, June 15th at Fontanas Bar (New York City)

RSVP here

- MACHINAGE from Brazil with special guests: IKILLYA, WRENCH, GAS, DEATHALIZER, ADDICTED TO PAIN & JULIUS SEIZURE: Saturday, June 16th at Tattoo Shot Lounge (Home of Coney Island Ink) on Coney Island (Brooklyn NY)

RSVP here

- HEAD CRUSHER from Colombia with MACHINAGE (Brazil), IRATETION, EYES LIKE CYANIDE, RAZA ODIADA & ARKA: Sunday, June 17th at Arena Lounge (Queens, NY)

RSVP here