89.5 FM WSOU Surpass Monetary Goal On Their Hurricane Sandy RadioThon!

As we all know, New Jersey was heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy. Yesterday we announced that the Starland Ballroom will be shut down until Spring of 2013 due to the amount of damage that the venue suffered (details HERE). Thankfully, the people of New Jersey are coming together and helping each other out.

Yesterday (November 30), 89.5FM WSOU joined the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and hosted a radio-thon in order to collect donations. The station has announced that they have surpassed their monetary goal:

"We hit our goal of $8950! In fact, WE PASSED IT AND RAISED OVER $9400 FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR DONATING AND THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH"

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WSOU To Host Radio-thon Tomorrow For The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy!

As we all know, New Jersey was heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy. Recently, we announced that the Starland Ballroom (located in Sayreville, New Jersey) will be shut down until Spring of 2013 due to the amount of damage that the venue suffered (details HERE). Thankfully, the people of New Jersey are coming together and helping each other out.

Joining the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts is 89.5FM WSOU, who will be hosting a radio-thon in order to collect donations. The radio-thon will take place TOMORROW (Friday, November 30th). It will kick off at 6AM and will run until midnight. They will be DJing regular rotation music and will be taking breaks to ask for donations. Listeners will be able to call up and pledge various amounts of money. If a listener pledges $25+, he/she will be mailed a WSOU prize pack (contains WSOU stickers, pens, bottle openers and a random CD). If the pledge amount is $50+ the listener will receive a special Hurricane Sandy relief t-shift they are making specifically for the occasion and the prize pack as well.

If the donation is $100+ the listener will receive a WSOU Hoodie, the shirt, and the prize pack. They will also be running raffles all day. Raffle tickets can be purchased separately at $25 each. Some of the prizes being raffled are a signed Slipknot poster (includes Paul Gray), a 3 Inches of Blood snowboard and a framed drum head signed by all members of Five Finger Death Punch. There are also many other signed pieces of memorabilia to be given away. Their goal is to raise $8950 by the end of the day. They will also have a slew of guest DJs throughout the day.



Save the date: Friday, November 30th on WSOU 89.5 FM!

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WSOU 89.5 FM: Radio-Thon Announced In Order To Collect Donations For Hurricane Sandy Relief!

As we all know, New Jersey was heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy. Yesterday we announced that the Starland Ballroom will be shut down until Spring of 2013 due to the amount of damage that the venue suffered (details HERE). Thankfully, the people of New Jersey are coming together and helping each other out.

Joining the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts is 89.5FM WSOU, who will be hosting a radio-thon in order to collect donations. The radio-thon will take place on Friday, November 30th. It will kick off at 6AM and will run until midnight. They will be DJing regular rotation music and will be taking breaks to ask for donations. Listeners will be able to call up and pledge various amounts of money. If a listener pledges $25+, he/she will be mailed a WSOU prize pack (contains WSOU stickers, pens, bottle openers and a random CD). If the pledge amount is $50+ the listener will receive a special Hurricane Sandy relief t-shift they are making specifically for the occasion and the prize pack as well.

If the donation is $100+ the listener will receive a WSOU Hoodie, the shirt, and the prize pack. They will also be running raffles all day. Raffle tickets can be purchased separately at $25 each. Some of the prizes being raffled are a signed Slipknot poster (includes Paul Gray), a 3 Inches of Blood snowboard and a framed drum head signed by all members of Five Finger Death Punch. There are also many other signed pieces of memorabilia to be given away. Their goal is to raise $8950 by the end of the day. They will also have a slew of guest DJs throughout the day.

Save the date: Friday, November 30th on WSOU 89.5 FM!

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Slayerville's STARLAND BALLROOM Closed Until Spring 2013 "Thanks" To Hurricane Sandy - Statement Available!

A MESSAGE FROM THE STARLAND BALLROOM:

The last two weeks in New Jersey have been a testament to our state’s resilience. We’ve witnessed New Jersey’s worst days, but also its greatest humanity. We’ve seen destruction, but we’ve also seen hope, hard work and determination.

Our situation at Starland is a microcosm of these scenarios -- yet one we realize is significantly less important than one’s home, family or livelihood. Hurricane Sandy devastated our electrical system and damaged our sound, lighting, heating / cooling and plumbing systems – all necessary ingredients in operating a public venue. Given the demand for these components in the regional housing and commercial sectors, we do not anticipate being able to open again until Spring 2013.

Speaking of 2013, it’s the year in which we intend to celebrate Starland Ballroom’s 10th anniversary. So we’re dedicated to taking this time to rebuild the state’s best concert venue, and make it even better. We’ll take inspiration from all of our New Jersey neighbors who are working hard to get their lives back to normal. When it’s all said and done, we’ll be here for some of the best live concert celebrations available.

You can help in this effort: Send us an email to info@starlandballroom.com with your suggestions and ideas on how to make Starland even better. We’ll read every last one of them.

Most of our shows will be canceled. A few will be moved to new locations. We'll have them listed HERE and at Starland Ballroom ASAP.

Fans holding tickets to the canceled shows will receive a full refund, including fees. If you bought tickets online or via phone, you will receive an automatic refund within 7-10 business days. If you bought your tickets from a Ticketmaster retail outlet, you may return your tickets to that exact location for your refund. Tickets purchased here at Starland can be turned in for a full refund plus service fees during new hours of operation - Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. The Box Office will not be open on Thanksgiving. Fans holding tickets to relocated shows, but unable to attend due to the new location, are also entitled to a refund. 2012 Starland SeasonPass holders will be permitted to use their passes for shows in 2013.

We regret that any of these shows are going away, but not as much as we regret the pain, suffering and destruction experienced by our customers throughout the Garden State. Much like the spirit of New Jersey, you can't stop Rock N' Roll. And we don’t intend to.

Jersey proud, Starlanders. We’ll see you soon.

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Celebrate 15th Anniversary At The Starland Ballroom In Slayerville, NJ!

Finland's proudest Heavy Metal export, Children Of Bodom, have been dominating the Heavy Metal scene since their inception in 1993. For 15 years, the band has been constantly reinventing their musical craft while maintaining their aspirations intact. The band recently celebrated their 15th anniversary via a North American tour with Eluveitie, Revocation, and Threat Signal.

Check out this badass images of Children Of Bodom's 15th anniversary show at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey. (All images by Bryan Bardez)

- REVOCATION:

- ELUVEITIE:

- CHILDREN OF BODOM:

Photo credit: Bards Eye Photography

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C.O.C.'s Reed Mullin Discusses NEW Album & Bands Connection With Dave Grohl!

Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released 7 studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album. At current time the band is working as a three piece, since Pepper Keenan is busy with NOLA's Superstar group Down. According to the band, the door is open for Keenan to return. However, the band opted to record a NEW self-titled album as a three-piece since they found a real intense chemistry that couldn't go to waste.

Candlelight Records confirms February 28, 2012 as the North American release date for the self-titled NEW album from C.O.C. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). The album will be available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

During, the bands recent show at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey, we had the chance to chat with C.O.C. drummer Reid Mullen about the bands eighth studio album, as well as the bands connections with Dave Grohl (ex-Nirvana, now in Foo Fighters), and what he does in order to keep looking and feeling so young. This hilarious and informative interview is not to be missed!



C.O.C. is:

Mike Dean (Vocals & Bass)
Woody Weatherman (Guitars)
Reed Mullin (Drums)

Discography:

- Eye for an Eye (1984)
- Animosity (1985)
- Blind (1991)
- Deliverance (1994)
- Wiseblood (1996)
- America's Volume Dealer (2000)
- In the Arms of God (2005)
- Corrosion Of Conformity (February 28, 2012)

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Clutch's Neil Fallon Discusses Bands Plans For 2012 & Offers Tips For Fellow Musicians!

When Clutch was ignited in 1991, they had no set agenda or a long-term plan as in what they wanted to accomplish musically. All they knew is that if they wanted to keep themselves from having to get "regular jobs", they would have to dedicate their entire lives to their music and tour, tour, tour. They also realized that in order for them to prevail, they would have to create memorable rocking songs.

It took Clutch a lot of hard work and patience to fine tune their signature sound, and it was actually a lucky mistake that changed the bands sound forever. When the band was formed, current vocalist/guitarist Neil Fallon was a backup singer. It turns out that one day the original singer didn't show up to a gig, so Neil stepped on stage and took over the front-man slot. The band immediately knew he was the missing ingredient to establish Clutch's sound.

On Friday, December 30th, Clutch performed in front of a sold-out audience at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Joining the Kings of Modern Rock, were Corrosion Of Conformity and Kyng. The hungry crowd of Rock N' Roll children celebrated the conclusion of the holiday season and the ringing of the new year, by grooving to the phenomenal rocking sounds that all three bands cranked up for their fans ears to indulge in.

Before Clutch's rocking set, we had the chance to chat with Clutch's front-man Neil Fallon. During the interview we discussed the bands plans for 2012 and we even touched upon his musical career. Fallon even shared some useful tips for fellow musicians. Sit back, grab a cold one, and crank it up!



Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Clutch, C.O.C. & Kyng Perform To Sold-out Crowd In Slayerville, New Jersey!

This past Friday, December 30th, Clutch performed in front of a sold-out audience at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Joining the Kings of Modern Rock, were Corrosion Of Conformity and Kyng. The hungry crowd of Rock N' Roll children celebrated the conclusion of the holiday season and the ringing of the new year, by grooving to the phenomenal rocking sounds that all three bands cranked up for their fans ears to indulge in.

Kicking off the night of Rock N' Roll was Los Angeles' Kyng, a band that we have been watching carefully and that are heading towards the right musical path. It was refreshing to see them perform on a big stage and even though they had to win the crowd over, they never showed an inch of discomfort or shyness. The Kyng boys are ready for an active 2012.

Right after the crowd quenched their thirsts with alcoholic beverages (for the most part), Raleigh, North Carolina's C.O.C. took center stage and presented the masses with a mix of old school songs, along with a few NEW songs taken from their self-titled full-length album (set for North American release on February 28, 2012 via Candlelight Records). Even though the bands vocalist/bassist Mike Dean was fighting a soar throat, they managed to perform a pretty damn good sounding set.

Ending the night of rocking was Maryland's own Clutch, who time and time again prove why they are one of the best bands in Rock N' Roll today. While their original blend of music sounds great on record, their live performances is what makes this band shine uncontrollably. In our opinion, Clutch is one of the few bands out there that still posses a signature sound that grabs your ears attention and soothes all of your senses.

In 2011 we covered numerous shows that will forever live in our minds, and we knew we had to end the year with a bang. Thanks to Clutch, C.O.C. and Kyng, we were able to finish an amazing year of music via a phenomenal show. We hope that this tour is setup again in the near future. For now, check all this three bands out!

Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Clutch, C.O.C. & Kyng To Perform Tonight In Slayerville, New Jersey!

Tonight (December 30th), road warriors Clutch will be performing at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey, as part of their annual holiday shows. Support for this not-to-be-missed concert, will come from Corrosion of Conformity and Kyng. Tomorrow, Clutch, C.O.C. and Kyng will be culminating 2011 with an epic New Year's Eve performance at the famed Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA.

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Biohazard To Join Forces With E. Town Concrete & Madball For A One-off Show!

Biohazard has just announced that on Friday, February 17, 2012, they will be performing a one-off show at the Starland Ballrom in Sayreville, New Jersey (tickets go on sale this Friday at noon)! Additionally, the band announced last week that on January 17th, 2012, they will be hosting the "Reborn In Defiance" record-release party at the Gramercy Theater in New York City before setting off on an extensive world tour (tickets are available now).

It has been six years since New York City Hardcore legends Biohazard released their eighth studio album titled "Means to an End". After beating up many obstacles, including the sudden departure of singer/bassist Evan Seinfeld in June, Biohazard are set to release their new album titled "Reborn In Defiance" on January 20, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. Biohazard's new album will be available via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced.

"Reborn In Defiance" features the original Biohazard lineup which consists of Evan Seinfeld (vocals, bass), Billy Graziadei (guitar, vocals), Danny Schuler (drums) and Bobby Hambel (guitar). The album was produced by the very talented Toby Wright, who is known for his past work with Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Fear Factory, Korn, Mötley Crüe, Kiss, In Flames and Stone Stour, just to mention a few.

Earlier this year, Biohazard vocalist and bassist Evan Seinfeld left the band in an unexpected move. Ever since Seinfeld left the band, Scott Roberts became his temporary replacement. The band is actively looking for a permanent replacement, but rest assured that the band is ready to put on the fight of their lives!

Discography:

- Demos

Demo 1 (1988)
Demo 2 (1989)

- Studio albums

Biohazard (1990)
Urban Discipline (1992)
State of the World Address (1994)
Mata Leão (1996)
New World Disorder (1999)
Uncivilization (2001)
Kill or Be Killed (2003)
Means to an End (2005)
Reborn In Defiance (2011)

- Live albums

No Holds Barred (1997)
Live in San Francisco (2007)

- Compilation

Tales from the B-Side (2001)



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Anthrax, Testament & Death Angel Deliver The Purest Of Metal To Sold-out Crowd!

This past Saturday (November 13th), Anthrax, Testament, and Death Angel took over The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The sold out show was a serious headbanging inferno from start to finish, thanks to all the bands furious display of pure Thrash Metal. The results: Two days later our necks are still sore and our ears are ringing to the chaotic sounds of all three bands.

Opening the show with a hard-hitting stomp, were California thrasers Death Angel. A band that has faced a lot of obstacles, but that in the last few years have been picking up a lot of momentum. Everyone reading this needs to keep an eye on them because they are on the rise once again and wont be done anytime soon. Our only complain is that as per usual the opening band, in this case Death Angel, only gets a 30 minute set. But hey, those are the rules of the game.

Once the crowd caught their breaths, quenched their thirsts with some ice cold beer, and took a bathroom/smoke break. All hell broke lose when the mighty Tesfuckingtament stepped on stage and did what they do best: shredding the audiences ear drums into pieces with an energetic, tight sounding set. One of the highlights of the night was seeing "The Atomic Clock", Gene Hoglan, give Testament an extra power boost that equated to a sonic assault that punched the crowd in the face. The results of how badass Testament were on Saturday night, were very imminent inside the pit! We also couldn't help noticing Chuck Billy's face as it clearly stated "man, I wish we could keep Gene on drums!"

Once Testament finished destroying The Starland Ballroom, a handful of fans left the show without even catching a glimpse of Anthrax's set. If they're reading this, they should kick themselves in the face because they missed one of the best performances of the year within the Heavy Music world.

Right from the get-go, Anthrax's sound wave of good vibes and positive energy struck the crowd with might! After facing hell, thanks to forced lineup changes within their vocalist department, the Anthrax boys are back in heaven thanks to the return of the great Joey Belladonna on vocals. Additionally, their brand new album "Worship Music" has given the Thrash Metal titans a lot of air to breath. Yes, their classic songs such as "Caught In A Mosh" "Indians", "I Am The Law", and "Madhouse "sounded awesome, but their new songs sounded like fresh dynamite that's ready to blow! And let's not even talk about how killer it was to see the band perform their classic song "Medusa"! Which was actually inspired by Death Angel; during their sound-check the day before, they started jamming to the song and next thing you know Joey Belladonna grabs a microphone and gets on vocals!

All in all, it was a great night of ear piercing Heavy Metal, and probably the best tour package to come through Slayerville, New Jersey in 2011. If you have a chance to catch this phenomenal tour, don't even think twice!

Mike Portnoy with Eddie Trunk!

Remaining tour-dates:

- 11/15 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 11/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 11/18 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues * NEW
- 11/19 Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom

ANTHRAX:

TESTAMENT:

DEATH ANGEL:

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89.5 FM WSOU Announces '25 Years Of Metal' Concert!

89.5 FM WSOU "Seton Hall Pirate Radio", is synonymous to quality radio thanks to their dedication and commitment to the music industry. Their philosophy is to make sure that they offer artists a professional 'College Radio' source to promote their music and a variety of Heavy Music for their listeners to enjoy. For 25 years they have been a reliable source for all things Heavy!

In order to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a bang, WSOU is throwing a crushing concert at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey. The event will take place on Friday, November 18 and it will feature live performances by Unearth, Chimaira, Skeletonwitch and Molotov Solution. Tickets are only $17 and will be available this Friday, September 23 at the Starland Ballroom box office and at the link below. Additionally, WSOU will have plenty giveaways in the weeks leading up to the show.









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