Internet Sensation UNLOCKING THE TRUTH To Perform At The Horns Up Rocks 2.0 Launch Event!

Last week, we posted a video featuring Internet sensation UNLOCKING THE TRUTH! If you haven't seen the video of these young headbangers jamming in the middle of Times Square in New York City, watch it below.

We are stoked to announce, that the two 11 year old boys from Brooklyn, New York, who formed UNLOCKING THE TRUTH not too long ago, will be performing at the Horns Up Rocks launch party and concert. The event is scheduled to take place NEXT Saturday, June 1 at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, NY.

These kids write and create their own Heavy Music and in our opinion is no surprise that the video went viral since age does not matter in Heavy Music! We hope you can make it out! RSVP HERE!

Show details:

- 7 to 8 PM: Open Bar (Well Liquor & PBR) *
- 7 to 9 PM: DJ set by DJ Turbö from Bullspike Radio *
- 8 to finish: LIVE art by Joey James Hernandez!
- 9 PM to 12 AM: Special performances by bands such as UNLOCKING THE TRUTH + Guitar shredding session by BIG ROB *
- 11 PM: Horns Up Rocks.com 2.0 Launch, presented by Jö Schüftan *

*: Subject to change

Only $12 (includes open bar, see above), 21+ with ID!!!

NEW features on version 2.0 of Horns Up Rocks.com:

- Reviews
- HUR Media
- Band Of The Week
- Tours
- Today In Music
- Quote Of The Day
- Inside The Pit
- Contests
- Merchandise
- Pit Of Suggestions
- Video Of The Day
- Chica Of The Day

See some screen shots: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2013/05/horns-up-rocks-new-website-launch.html




Related links:
Unlocking The Truth on Facebook

UNLOCKING THE TRUTH Prove That Age Does Not Matter In Heavy Music - Video Available!

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, UNLOCKING THE TRUTH unleashed a video of them jamming in the middle of Times Square in New York City entitled "Brutal Breakdown". As you can see below, the video showcases the groups ability to tear it up regardless of their young age. The video has quickly gone viral and has nearly 1 million views!


UNBLOCKING THE TRUTH features two 11 year old boys from Brooklyn, New York who write and create their own Heavy Music and in our opinion is no surprise that the video went viral since age does not matter in Heavy Music! Check it out and let us know if you agree with us.




Related links:
Unlocking The Truth on Facebook

METAL REVOLUTION Tonight In New York With Special Guest Alex Skolnick from TESTAMENT!

Tonight, ESCAPE will write history at "Metal Revolution" (presented by Horns Up Rocks and Unblock The Rock) at Tobacco Road in New York City, as they become the first Cuban based band to ever perform in New York City! In celebration of this awesome achievement the band will be joined by legendary guitar player Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT. Joining ESCAPE will be their Cuban brothers from FIREHAZE as well as SHITKILL, DEATH IMMORTAL, SIXTH RENAISSANCE and DARK MATTER.

Skolnick will join ESCAPE to perform their Metal anthem “Cuba Rebelión" (rebellious Cuba). "It's been an honor and a thrill to help raise awareness of the thriving Cuban Metal scene, of which ESCAPE is a shining example. I’m looking forward to jamming with this ultra­heavy, musically sophisticated band in person and hope for an eventual dismantling of the long outdated economic and artistic blockade between our countries,” said Skolnick.

“None of us can believe ESCAPE is in New York City,” said Alejandro Padron, drummer and musical director for Escape.

Horns Up Rocks decided to join forces with UBTR to host Escape at Tobacco Road. "For Horns Up Rocks it is vital to keep underground music alive and breathing. This can only be done thanks to bands like ESCAPE, a band willing to cross all borders for the love of their music, and most importantly their culture,” explained our founder Jö Schüftan.

This historic show will take place tonight at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

JOIN THE REVOLUTION!

METAL REVOLUTION: Cuba's ESCAPE to jam this weekend with TESTAMENT’s Alex Skolnick in New York City!

After successfully bringing Cuban Heavy Metal band ESCAPE from Havana to perform in the United States at the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas, for the first performance by a Cuban based Metal band in American history, UnBlock the Rock (UBTR), a grassroots movement is continuing their campaign and bringing Escape to perform in New York City. 

ESCAPE will headline “Metal Revolution with ESCAPE” (presented in association with Horns Up Rocks) at Tobacco Road 354 West 41st Street on Saturday, April 27th and will be joined by legendary guitar player Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT. Joining ESCAPE will be their Cuban brothers from FIREHAZE as well as SHITKILL, DEATH IMMORTAL, SIXTH RENAISSANCE and DARK MATTER.

Skolnick will join ESCAPE to perform their Metal anthem “Cuba Rebelión" (rebellious Cuba). "It's been an honor and a thrill to help raise awareness of the thriving Cuban Metal scene, of which ESCAPE is a shining example. I’m looking forward to jamming with this ultra­heavy, musically sophisticated band in person and hope for an eventual dismantling of the long outdated economic and artistic blockade between our countries,” said Skolnick.

“None of us can believe ESCAPE is in New York City,” said Alejandro Padron, drummer and musical director for Escape. “It’s taken us a long time to get here, but we will play the concert of our lives.” “This is only possible with support of UnBlock the Rock and all our friends from all over the world. Infinite thanks for helping us realize a dream."Escape, founded over 12 years ago, is the focus of the documentary “They Will Be Heard”, directed by Tracey Noelle Luz, co­founder of UBTR. The film depicts Escape’s struggle to become a band and the obstacles they have faced while pioneering a Metal movement in Cuba despite resistance by the Cuban government. Luz documented the band for nine months, including the departure of Jennifer Hernandez, Escape’s original keyboardist and co-­founder of UBTR, who immigrated to the U.S. in February of 2010.

“After being here for a year, Tracey and I agreed that a movie wasn't enough to change the isolation of the metalheads left behind in Cuba, still fighting to be listened to, still oppressed with so much to give to the world,” explained Hernandez about forming UBTR. “We thought we could open doors that have been shut for so long through music. And we did. I’ll be playing with my band again in New York City just like I always dreamed.” 

Horns Up Rocks decided to join forces with UBTR to host Escape at Tobacco Road. "For Horns Up Rocks it is vital to keep underground music alive and breathing. This can only be done thanks to bands like ESCAPE, a band willing to cross all borders for the love of their music, and most importantly their culture,” explained our founder Jö Schüftan.

Escape’s latest release, “La Hora de la Verdad” (The Hour of Truth) is available on the UBTR website, www.unblocktherock.com as a free download. UBTR continues to promote THE RED ALBUM, also available off the website at www.unblocktherock.com/donate to raise funds to help the band with their costs coming into New York City.

This historic show will take place at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! 

ESCAPE To Become First Cuban Based Metal Band To Perform In New York City!

Next Saturday, April 27, Heavy Metal history will be written in New York City as ESCAPE will become the first Metal band from Cuba to perform in New York City! Talk about music revolution!!!
 
Joining ESCAPE on stage at Tobacco i as a very special guest will be Alex Skolnick from TESTAMENT! Also performing will be:

- ShitKill: www.soundcloud.com/shitkill
- Sixth Renaissance: www.sixthrenaissance.com
- Death Immortal: www.deathimmortal.com
- Firehaze: www.firehazeband.com
- Dark Matter: www.reverbnation.com/darkmatter10

Hosted & DJed by: Jö Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks

This historic show will take place at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

More info about Cuban metal band Escape and UnBlock the Rock, the movement to bring them to the United States here:
www.unblocktherock.com

JOIN THE REVOLUTION!

"Zulie's Dozen" At "The Dark Roots Of Thrash" Tour In New York City!

On Valentines Day, Horns Up Rocks' Zulie Alvarez entered the pit at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. Here is "Zulie's Dozen" at "The Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour", featuring TESTAMENT, OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM! Full review HERE!

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM:

OVERKILL:

TESTAMENT:

Photos by: Zulie Alvarez


Related links:
Testament
Overkill
Flotsam And Jetsam

The "Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour" Brings The Love To New York City On Valentines Day!

This past Thursday, February 14, over two thousand headbangers celebrated Valentines Day at The "Dark Roots Of Thrash" Tour. This once in a lifetime tour features TESTAMENT, OVERKILL (no longer part of the tour), FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, and 4ARM. The New York City stop of the tour took place at the Best Buy Theater in the heart of Times Square, were the love for Thrash Metal was present from beginning to end.

While most fans showed up to see TESTAMENT and OVERKILL share a stage for the first time in over 25 years, 4ARM and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM were perfectly picked to warm up the crowd. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM always deliver the musical goods. Not only does FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bring plenty of experience to this tour, but they offer the TestaKill fans a fresh sonic approach when it comes to live music by jamming their hearts out.

Once OVERKILL took center stage, the venue was fully packed and the crowd was on their feet when Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and the rest of the band demolished ear drums via their vulgar display of old school Metal! Even though "Blitz" was later diagnosed with pneumonia, which is why the band had to cancel their appearance on the rest of the tour, he sounded great and do not let anybody tell you otherwise. While he was kneeling down quiet often while performing live,and allegedly was given oxygen during the bands set, "Blitz" didn't miss a beat and OVERKILL brought their A game!
However, OVERKILL were forced to cancel their appearance for the rest of the tour due to the fact that Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth's needs time to recover from pneumonia. Full statement HERE!

After we all quenched our thirsts with some cold brews, which we obviously enjoyed responsibly, TESTAMENT took center stage and became everyone's Valentine! We have personally seen TESTAMENT various times within the last few years and even though they performed some amazing sets, this time around the band - Chuck Billy (vocals), Alex Skolnick & Eric Peterson (guitars), Greg Christian (bass), Gene Hoglan (drums) - went for the kill. Even though the competition between Heavy Music bands is always a friendly one, we humans love competition. And TESTAMENT definitely stepped their game up in order to be able to outperform OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. Take a look at the bands killer set list:

It is refreshing to know that our music is alive and well, and that the future is very bright! If you get the chance to catch this amazing tour, do not hesitate. Just make sure you warm your neck up and that you bring ear plugs. Here are the remaining tour dates:

2/20: Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
2/21: The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
2/22: The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
2/23: First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
2/25: The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
2/26: In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
2/27: Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
2/28: Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA

Related links:  
Testament
Overkill
Flotsam And Jetsam

44th U.S. President Announcement In Times Square New York With A Sick Of It All Twist!

Yesterday (November 6th), the people of the United States voted Barack Obama as their 44th president. We at Horns Up Rocks don't really care about politics, but we do care about US the people! Here is our message to you: Never forget that the most powerful force in ANY nation is US THE PEOPLE! As Sick Of It All says it: "All roads lead the same direction, we all see eye to eye. Won't stand for a bad connection, we came to keep things tight. Prove this, prove that... proving is nothing! Let's all just be ourselves! Focused with the right aggression, turn to each other for help!"



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Sick Of It All

MEGADETH's 'Countdown To Extinction' Anniversary Edition Advertised On Times Square Billboard - Image Available!

This year, MEGADETH is celebrating 20 years since the release of their 'Countdown To Extinction' album while on a worldwide tour. The celebration of the recording of their groundbreaking album continues! Get this:
in celebration of  thecommemorative 20th-anniversary reissue edition of 'Countdown To Extinction' album being advertised on the world's largest digital display system located in New York's Times Square via the 126-foot-wide, 47-foot-tall Reuters sign can be seen here.

The 7,400-square-foot digital billboard, which soars 23 stories into the sky above Times Square, reaches more than 1.5 million people per day.

PR Newswire in 2007 entered into an agreement with TimesSquare2, a division of Reuters, to make its customers' photos and images viewable on the Reuters sign. The billboard features a regular stream of PR Newswire customer photos throughout each day. The photos are accompanied by a news-release headline, and are displayed in fifteen-second increments.

MEGADETH are currently busy touring the world. And the party will continue this November and December, as the band will be trekking all over the United States with Los Angeles rockers KYNG! Here is the complete list of tour dates:

- Nov 09, 2012: Providence, RI at Lupo\'s Heartbreak Hotel
- Nov 10, 2012: Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre
- Nov 11, 2012: Worcester, MA at The Palladium
- Nov 13, 2012: Wallingford, CT at Oakdale Theatre
- Nov 14, 2012: Sayreville, NJ at Starland Ballroom
- Nov 16, 2012: Atlantic City, NJ at House Of Blues
- Nov 17, 2012: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- Nov 19, 2012: Stroudsberg, PA at Sherman Theater
- Nov 20, 2012: Columbus, OH at LC Pavilion
- Nov 24, 2012: Myrtle Beach, SC at House Of Blues
- Nov 25, 2012: Charlotte, NC at Fillmore
- Nov 26, 2012: Atlanta, GA at Tabernacle
- Nov 28, 2012: Kansas City, MO at Midland Theatre
- Dec 01, 2012: Salt Lake City, UT at Great Saltair
- Dec 02, 2012: Boise, ID at Knitting Factory
- Dec 04, 2012: Reno, NV at Grand Sierra Theatre
- Dec 06, 2012: Las Vegas, NV at House Of Blues
- Dec 07, 2012: Pomona, CA at Fox Theatre
 
Related links:
Megadeth's Official Site
Megadeth on Facebook
Megadeth on Twitter
KYNG's Official Site

Down IV

After a short North American tour, New Orleans All-star band Down is currently busy working on their fourth studio album. After the success of their third album "Over the Under", the band knows that their rabid fans expect another masterpiece. After seeing them perform live last month here in New York City, we have no doubt that the band is entering the production of Down IV at the right time and with the right mindset.

The only obstacle the band faces is whither Rex Brown (Pantera) is still in Down. Rex was nowhere to be seen on stage while the band was on tour, instead Crowbar's bassist Patrick Bruders took over. All this after Rex announced the formation of the Kill Devil Hill supergroup with Vinnie Appice (Heaven & Hell) and Mark Zavon (Ratt, W.A.S.P., 40 Cycle Hum), and after he recently quit Arms of the Sun. This is what Rex told Metal Assault about this matter:

"This is it. I’m not doing any Down. This is my devotion right here. There’s no side gigs, or anything else that’s going on. So this is what it’s going to be for the future."

The band has not made an Official statement yet, but as soon as they do we'll let you know. For now here is a video of the band's recent show at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, New York City.





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DOWN