YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Perform "Star Spangled Banner" Tonight In Miami

Arguably the best guitarist in the world, Yngwie Malmsteen will be performing the "Star Spangled Banner" tonight in Miami, Florida, at the baseball game featuring the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays. This is the second time the Malmsteen performs at a Miami Marlins game. Malmsteen is schedule to perform at 6 PM ET.

Other Malmsteen performances include:

- 6/2: San Juan, PR at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré
- 6/7: Dubai City at Dubai Rock Festival
- 7/13: Vizovice, Czech Republic at Masters of Rock Festival

Related links:
Yngwie Malmsteen's official site

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces The Spellbound Tour - Full Agenda Available!

Arguably the best guitarist in the world, Yngwie Malmsteen has revealed all the details for his Spellbound tour. The massive U.S. tour will kick off on April 24 in Cleveland, Ohio. Once the tour terminates on May 26 in Tampa, Florida, Malmsteen will bring his musical arsenal to Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates and to the Czech Republic.

Malmsteen will be touring in support of 'Spellbound', which is Malmsteen's latest album (released in December 2012 on his own label, Rising Force Records). Malmsteen played all of the instruments on the album. Here is the official event promo:



Yngwie Malmsteen on Tour:

- 4/24: Cleveland, Ohio at House of Blues
- 4/25: Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
- 4/26: Toronto, Canada at Phoenix Theatre
- 4/27: Hartford, Connecticut at Webster Theatre
- 4/28: Munhall, Pennsylvania at Carnegie Music Hall
- 4/29: Boston, MA at The Wilbur Theatre
- 4/30: New York City, New York at Irving Plaza
- 5/3: Memphis, Tennessee at Beale Street Festival
- 5/4: Chicago , Illinois at House of Blues
- 5/5: St Charles, Illinois at Arcada Theatre
- 5/7: Denver, Colorado at Summit Music Hall
- 5/9: Anaheim, California at House of Blues
- 5/10: West Hollywood, California at House of Blues
- 5/11: Fresno, California at Tower Theatre
- 5/12: Ventura, California at Majestic Ventura Theater
- 5/13: San Francisco, California at The Regency Ballroom
- 5/14: San Diego, California at House of Blues
- 5/16: Dallas, Texas at Granada Theater
- 5/17: San Antonio, Texas at Backstage Live-Out Doors
- 5/18: Outdoors Houston Guitar Festival Houston - Headliner for Guitar Fest
- 5/21: Sauget, IL at Pops
- 5/23: New Orleans, LA at House of Blues
- 5/24: Orlando, Florida at Plaza Theatre
- 5/25: Miami, Florida at Grand Central
- 5/26: Tampa, Florida at Orpheum Theatre
- 6/2: San Juan, PR at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré
- 6/7: Dubai City at Dubai Rock Festival
- 7/13: Vizovice, Czech Republic at Masters of Rock Festival

Related links:
Yngwie Malmsteen's official site

PUYA To Return To The United States After 10+ Years Of Silence!

 

No, we are not pulling your leg. And yes, we are talking about the REAL PUYA from Puerto Rico. The band has been confirmed for the 2012 SLAM FEST "Latin Rock Awards" (presented by Voltaje Magazine and Rock Sur Productions)! Additional performances will be brought to you by MALON (Argentina), TRIAL BY TERROR, SUN LORD and MALA ENTRAÑA. With more bands to be announced soon.

This historic event will take place on Saturday, December 1st in New York City at a club called Copacabana.

TICKETS are available HERE: http://voltajemag.com/cartelera.html

 

RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/449766728389100/?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

Official event flyer:

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PUYA

Puerto Rican Rockers MESSAGE TO VENUS Get A Nomination For A 2012 Latin Rock Award!

Puerto Rico-via-Miami's rising star rockers Message To Venus are proud to announce that they have been nominated for a 2012 Latin Rock Award in the Slam Alternativo/Rock category.

"To even be considered for a music award is such an honor," states M2V vocalist Jandre Nadal. "This will be Puerto Rico's first Latin Rock Awards with a red carpet, full media coverage, etc. Being nominated alongside great bands such as D-cent Jerks, Adam Zoom and Drama FA is amazing. I've known the guys in these bands for a long time and I know the amount of hard work and sacrifice they've made. Whether we win or not, the simple fact that M2V is nominated is a prize for us. I'm sure September 22nd will be a great day for all PR rock bands."

Sponsored by Voltaje Magazine, the awards will take place on September 22nd, 2012 at 8pm, at Teatro Yagüez De Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

Stirring influences ranging from the aura of Tool, the innovation of The Mars Volta and the classic presentation of Led Zeppelin into a melting pot of melodic heaviness, Florida-based Puerto Rico-native rockers Message To Venus have risen to the forefront of the independent music scene, drawing comparisons to established acts such as The Deftones, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains.

Making their first official mark on the music scene in 2011 with the release of their debut single “Universal You”, from the subsequent EP The Envelope, M2V were warmly welcomed by rock fans from around the globe. Praised by established artists such as Godsmack and Halestorm, receiving weekly spins at Octane and MusicChoice (among many others) and being featured in the motion picture The Witness (El Testigo) have all added to the band's growing portfolio of accomplishments.

Feeling as though fate was nudging them in a specific direction, the members of Message To Venus made the decision to relocate to Miami, Florida in order to continue to promote their music, as well as to record their debut full-length album, Victims & Villains. “Puerto Rico is beautiful... it's our home”, explains guitarist John Feliciano. “We play there as often as we can, but in order to expand globally we want to be planted on soil where touring opportunities are more frequent.”

2012 has already proven to be a busy year for M2V, seeing the band in full writing and recording mode. Their music has also been nominated for a Latin Rock Award in the Slam Alternativo/Rock category. With the awards ceremony taking place on September 22nd 2012 in Puerto Rico, it promises to be yet another step on Message To Venus' ascension to the summit of the modern rock music scene.

Related links:
Message To Venus
Slam Fest

Ramon Ortiz (PUYA & ANKLA) Releases NEW Solo Album - Details Available!

Ramon Ortiz, the very talented guitarist of Crossover Metal bands PUYA and ANKLA, has just released his first solo album, 'Ortiz, you can grab crank it at the link below.

After many years in the music industry as a composer, musician and producer and touring U.S. and Latin America, Ortiz's solo album is one that will travel through the broadest musical landscapes. With equal emphasis on acoustic and electric guitars, vocal and instrumental sounds, it's a vast exploration through different music genres that define Ortiz's musical essence, with his guitar leading the whole way.

Ortiz states, "I'm really excited about this album. I feel I've paid homage to all my musical influences and roots while taking my sound, my playing and my fusion to an unprecedented level. All with the help of my long time music partner and friend, master drummer/percussionist Oscar Santiago."

"Ortiz" features guest appearances by several musicians, including a guitar duet with Ramon's father. Production was handled by Ramon, with Nick Page (THE DARKNESS) and Alexis Perez co-producing, recording and mixing on some of the tracks. Mastering duties were taken care of by Kingnaldo at Heretic Mute Studio.

Listen to 'Ortiz' right now!

Suffocation Seeks NYC Band

The legendary Death Metal band Suffocation has been busy working on their seventh studio album, which is follow up to their most recent album titled "Blood Oath". While the fans wait with great anticipation, the band has decided to perform a very special show in New York City.

Their show in New York City will take place on May 15th at Santos Party House in New York City. Joining Suffocation will be Misery Index. And get this, the band is seeking for a local Extreme Metal band to open this show.

Here is the bands OFFICIAL statement:

If you are an independent Extreme Metal band located in New York City, and would like the opportunity to perform as an opening act for the Suffocation's show on May 15th at Santos Party House, email emg.joann@gmail.com for consideration.

You can purchase tickets by clicking HERE!

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site
Tickets for Suffocation's New York City takeover
Santos Party House

Suffocation: Live and Dangerous

The legendary Death Metal band Suffocation has been busy working on their seventh studio album, which is the follow up to their most recent album titled "Blood Oath". While the fans wait with great anticipation, the band has decided to perform two special shows in May and September.

Their show in New York City will take place on May 5th at Santos Party House in New York City. Joining Suffocation will be Misery Index. You can purchase tickets by clicking HERE!

The band will also be performing at La Respuesta in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Believe it or not, the Heavy Music scene in Puerto Rico is very prevalent and we have no doubt that Suffocation will be welcomed with arms wide open, clenched fists and horns up!

Here is a killer clip for their track "Cataclysmic Purification", directed by David Brodksky (ARSIS, GOD FORBID, KATAKLYSM, SWASHBUCKLE) from My Good Eye Productions, with animation by Tim Kellen.



Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site
Tickets for Suffocation's New York City takeover
Santos Party House