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

PANTERA: Set-list Revealed For "Holiday Tribute To Dimebag Darrell & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy" Jam!

Tomorrow (December 8), marks the 8th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMEGPLAN guitar hero "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. In order to celebrate his life, his legacy, and his contributions to the Heavy Music world, we are throwing the second annual "Holiday Tribute Show To DIMEBAG DARRELL & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy!"

This time around we have DIMEBAG N.Y.C., the only PANTERA cover band in New York City, performing an 8 song set full of many of your favorite PANTERA songs. They will also be joined by a roster of surprise special guests. Here is the set list:

- Hellbound
- New Level
- Walk
- Five Minutes Alone
- Domination
- Strength Beyond Strength
- Mouth For War
- Hostile

Additionally, we have performances by:

- Marc Rizzo (SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY)
- Alekhine's Gun
- Ikillya
- Thinning The Herd
- Driven Mad (debuting in Brooklyn, NY)



-> Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th at 8 PM
-> Location: The Trash Bar - 256 Grand Street, NY 11211-4303
-> Cost: $12 (21+ with ID)

Related links:
Pantera
Cavalera Conspiracy
Soulfly
Horns Up Rocks

5 reasons why YOU should come to our Dimebag Darrell/Hurricane Sandy benefit show!

1) Saturday, December 8th, marks the 8th anniversary of the day that we all lost our guitar hero: Dimebag Darrell Abbott. What would Dimebag do if he was still around? Play music super loud and party all night long. Don't let him down and come put back some $5 Blacktooth Grins (Dime's favorite drink)!

2) The victims of Hurricane Sandy need all of our help, which is why we will be raising funds all night long! Part of the proceeds will be donated to two of the bands performing on Saturday night: ALEKHINE'S GUN and DIMEBAG NYC, who lost all their gear to the hurricane.

3) We have Marc Rizzo from SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY performing at the event for the second year in a row with the Marc Rizzo Band. Dime is Rizzo's favorite guitar player ever, so he is stoked about performing in the name of his guitar hero.

4) DRIVEN MAD's debut show in Brooklyn, NY! And we can't forget that it will be the last show this year in which you will get to see IKILLYA and THINNING THE HERD!

5) It will also be the first and only Horns Up Rocks show in Brooklyn, NY in 2012. This marks our return to The Trash Bar after a whole year! Last show we did there was the first "Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell" in December of 2011. Get there early to enjoy the open bar (7 - 8 PM).

See you all THIS Saturday, December 8th at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, NY!

Here are all the details:



-> Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th at 8 PM
-> Location: The Trash Bar - 256 Grand Street, NY 11211-4303
-> Cost: $12 (21+ with ID)

Related links:
Pantera
Cavalera Conspiracy
Soulfly
Horns Up Rocks

Promo Video For "Holiday Tribute Show To DIMEBAG DARRELL & Victims Of Hurricane Sandy" (Starring: Marc Rizzo)!

On Saturday, December 8th, Marc Rizzo will be paying tribute to his all-time favorite guitar player at "A Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy". This will be Horns Up Rocks' last show of 2012 and it will mark our return to The Trash Bar! Not only are we hosting THE Holiday show to be at by celebrating the legacy of the late great Dimebag Darrell from Pantera and Damageplan, but we will also be raising funds for the victims of Hurricane Sandy."

At this not to be missed event, Marc will be joined by:

- Dimebag NYC (Pantera tribute band)
- ALEKHINE's GUN
- DrivenMad
- IKILLYA
- THINNING THE HERD!

NOTE: Both Dimebag NYC and ALEKHINE'S GUN had major losses during the hurricane!

Here are all the details:

-> Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th at 8 PM
-> Location: The Trash Bar - 256 Grand Street, NY 11211-4303
-> Cost: $12 (21+ with ID)
Related links:
Pantera
Cavalera Conspiracy
Soulfly
Horns Up Rocks

SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Guitarist To Headline "A Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy"!

On Saturday, December 8th, Marc Rizzo will be paying tribute to his all-time favorite guitar player at "A Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy". This will be Horns Up Rocks' last show of 2012 and it will mark our return to The Trash Bar! Not only are we hosting THE Holiday show to be at by celebrating the legacy of the late great Dimebag Darrell from Pantera and Damageplan, but we will also be raising funds for the victims of Hurricane Sandy."

At this not to be missed event, Marc will be joined by:

- Dimebag NYC (Pantera tribute band)
- ALEKHINE's GUN
- DrivenMad
- IKILLYA
- THINNING THE HERD!

NOTE: Both Dimebag NYC and ALEKHINE'S GUN had major losses during the hurricane!

Here are all the details:

-> Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th at 8 PM
-> Location: The Trash Bar - 256 Grand Street, NY 11211-4303
-> Cost: $12 (21+ with ID)

Open bar from 7 - 8 PM! Official after-party at Duff's Brooklyn!

If you want to ship some items to us, email us at info@hornsuprocks.com and we'll make it happen.

"Like" all these bands:

- Marc Rizzo Band (starring Marc Rizzo from Cavalera Conspiracy & Soulfly): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marc-Rizzo/170221525841?fref=ts
- ALEKHINE's GUN: https://www.facebook.com/AlekhinesGun
- IKILLYA: https://www.facebook.com/IKILLYAofficial?fref=ts
- DrivenMad: https://www.facebook.com/drivenmadmetal?fref=ts
- THINNING THE HERD: https://www.facebook.com/THINNINGTHEHERD?fref=ts

Related links:
Cavalera Conspiracy
Soulfly
Horns Up Rocks

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/

RSVP here!