Tomorrow In New York City: "The Underground MeTal Friday's Series" With DRIVEN MAD, FIREHAZE, SHITKILL, GIVETHEMROPE & M16!

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.

Latest tracks by ShitKill

- M16:

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/

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Come Celebrate Your Favorite Holiday At The Horns Up Rocks 420 Extravaganza!

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")

Only $10 (21+ with ID)! SPREAD THE WORD!

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Rob Dukes Discusses Future Plans Of Exodus/Generation Kill, Life on the Road & Hockey At "Underground MeTaL Friday's"!

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

EXTREME FEST 2012:

- 5-7 July: Hunxe, ExtremeFest, Germany
- 5-7 July: Salzburg, ExtremeFest, Austria

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

Related links:
Exodus' Official Site
Generation Kill on Big Cartel

Forever Her Nightmare - Video Premiere Of 'Liar On The Run'!

In the turn of the century, the Heavy Music scene was dominated by Nu-Metal bands. Then in the mid-2000s it was time for Metalcore to take over the scene. Today, the scene is favoring the Deathcore genre. Even though Forever Her Nightmare supports all these different sub-genres, they consciously decided to go against the grain and compose music that is beautifully dangerous. Music that captures your soul and devours it without any mercy.

Today, the band is premiering their brand NEW video for their song entitled "Liar On The Run". This is what director Kevin Saez, had to say about the bands fresh NEW video:

"Once upon a time I had a night out with Forever Her Nightmare. This is my recollection of the events of that night. Special thanks to every person who helped in the making of this video! There were many friends and family members who showed great love and support during the entire video-making process. On behalf of Forever Her Nightmare and KTSmedia, we all appreciate it!"

This video clip is taken from the bands latest EP 'The Rebirth', check it out and spread the word.

Forever Her Nightmare will be performing on Friday the 13th at Fontana's Bar in New York City, as part of "Underground Metal Friday's" (presented by Horns Up Rocks). Here are all the details:

Official Facebook invite: RSVP NOW

Related links:
Click here to listen to Forever Her Nightmare's EP 'The Rebirth'
Forever Her Nightmare
KTS Media