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13 Cent Kill has always strived to make music that breaks away from the norm. Formed in 2004, the band draws its sound from influences across the musical spectrum. Their primary goals are to give the audience the unexpected and to deliver an energy packed live show.
The two guitarists (Shane Laubhan and Ricardo Montoya) come from such diverse backgrounds and draw from such different influences (everything from The Ramones to Cannibal Corpse), that with each riff, the style of the song can go in any direction.
Throw in the Danny Carey inspired drums (Zach Noon), and the bass lines inspired by everyone from Victor Wooten to Geezer Butler (Travis Inselman) and truly ANYTHING is possible.
Top it all off with Travis' gruff voice (reminiscent of Sully Erna) and haunting lyrics and you have a sound unique to 13 Cent Kill .
The quartet has recently taken to the streets of bigger cities after honing their live show in their hometown of Enid, Oklahoma. They recently wrapped up recording their first studio album entitled 'Kill Your Neighbor Music'.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/13-cent-kill/audio/194/who-i-am
2. https://www.localbandz.com/13-cent-kill/audio/193/too-damn-young
3. https://www.localbandz.com/13-cent-kill/audio/192/terra-incognita
4. https://www.localbandz.com/13-cent-kill/audio/191/cold-december
Alternate versions and 80-page hardbound book highlight classic band's reissues.
Less than a year after reissuing their first three albums as deluxe sets, Led Zeppelin plan on putting out two more in the fall. On October 28th, the group will release deluxe editions of its 1971 album, Led Zeppelin IV , and its next record, 1973's Houses of the Holy .
The 40 Greatest Led Zeppelin Songs of All Time
Like the previous deluxe reissues, each album will include the original LP, newly remastered by guitarist and producer Jimmy Page, alongside a second disc of previously unreleased audio culled from the band members' vaults. Additionally, each release will also be available as a single album, a single vinyl LP, a deluxe double-LP, digital download and a super deluxe box set, the latter of which features the CDs, LPs, a download card, an 80-page hardbound book with previously unseen photos and memorabilia and a high-quality print of the album cover.
The group's fourth album has become one of the best-selling albums in history since its 1971 release. Home to AOR staples like "Stairway to Heaven," "Rock & Roll," "Black Dog" and "When the Levee Breaks," the album, which is technically untitled, has been certified 23-times platinum. The deluxe edition contains previously unreleased versions of each of the album's eight tracks. Included are alternate mixes of "Rock & Roll," "Misty Mountain Hop" and "Four Sticks," a mandolin/guitar mix of "The Battle of Evermore" and a markedly different version of "Stairway to Heaven" that the group recorded at Los Angeles' Sunset Sound Studio.
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| 'Houses of the Holy' super deluxe box set. |
| Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment |
That record's follow-up, Houses of the Holy , contains the singles "Over the Hills and Far Away" and "D'Yer Mak'er" and has been certified 11-times platinum since its 1973 release. The deluxe edition bonus disc for Houses of the Holy contains rough, in-progress mixes of "The Ocean" and "Dancing Days," as well as two songs with varied instrumentation: a guitar mix backing track for "Over the Hills and Far Away" and a version of "The Rain Song" without John Paul Jones' piano.
Although the group worked together on assembling these reissues, its surviving members have no intention of touring together anytime soon. In May, Robert Plant told Rolling Stone that he wished to leave things off with the group's 2007 one-off at London's O2 Arena. "A tour would have been an absolute menagerie of vested interests and the very essence of everything that's shitty about big-time stadium rock," he said. "We were surrounded by a circus of people that would have had our souls on the fire. I'm not part of a jukebox!"
Page said he was "fed up" with Plant's comments in a June interview with The National , but ultimately took the high road. "We have a great history together and like all brothers, we have these moments where we don't speak on the same page but that's life," he said.
Here are the track listings for the deluxe editions' companion audio discs (the songs remain the same on the original LPs):
Led Zeppelin IV (Companion Audio)
1. "Black Dog," Basic Track With Guitar Overdubs
2. "Rock and Roll," Alternate Mix
3. "The Battle of Evermore," Mandolin/Guitar Mix From Headley Grange
4. "Stairway to Heaven," Sunset Sound Mix
5. "Misty Mountain Hop," Alternate Mix
6. "Four Sticks," Alternate Mix
7. "Going to California," Mandolin/Guitar Mix
8. "When the Levee Breaks," Alternate U.K. Mix
Houses of the Holy (Companion Audio)
1. "The Song Remains The Same," Guitar Overdub Reference Mix
2. "The Rain Song," Mix Minus Piano
3. "Over the Hills And Far Away," Guitar Mix Backing Track
4. "The Crunge," Rough Mix - Keys Up
5. "Dancing Days," Rough Mix With Vocal
6. "No Quarter," Rough Mix With JPJ Keyboard Overdubs - No Vocal
7. "The Ocean," Working Mix
The seeds of Artwerk began in the band SSP. It featured Gary Siess (drums and vocals) Tim Prince (bass) and Arthur Scrutchins (guitar, keyboard and vocals). They played together across the state of Oklahoma for about three years, sometimes joined by other musicians for performances. Memories of their life on the road are recorded in Artwerk's song "We Know Differently" (track number nine on "Under the Shade of Trees").
In 2009 Scrutchins, Siess and Prince reunited for a jam session and trip down memory lane. Rediscovering the joy of performing again," Artwerk " was born. Since that time, Artwerk has been busy writing, recording and producing three CD's.
Artwerk's debut CD, "Shelf Portrait" contains a lot of material that was written during the 70's and performed by SSP.
Artwerk's second CD, "Under The Shade of Trees" is a great blend of Indie and Acoustic Rock.
Artwerk's third CD, "Son of the Big Red One" has been described as "Innovative Rock that emerged from 70's roots".
Once again, Artwerk has put together another great collection of Indie Rock and Acoustic Rock tracks.
Influences: Eagles, The Beatles, 70's rock groups
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/artwerk/audio/278/son-of-the-big-red-one
2. https://www.localbandz.com/artwerk/audio/277/punch-my-boss
From: Spain
Genre: Alternative/Alt. Rock, Rock, Blues
Negra Soul is David G. Parra´s new band. He, 21 years old, is living for music since 10 years as autodidact. His musical talent is really awesome. Composes all the songs, plays lead guitar and keyboards. From the age of ten since today he has been listening the best rock, soul, blues, funk, experimental and classical music. Today Negra Soul , formed by Eva Moyano, singer with a very special voice; Miguel Juristo, great bass player and Alfredo De La Fuente as drummer, all born in Madrid (Spain) is a solid proposal to good music lovers worldwide.
Negra Soul´s first studio album, " The Pill ", won´t leaves you indifferent. As you listen it more and more times you will discover many reasons to repeat.
This young Spanish band has a superb live performance with the purest great bands ADN.
In only two weeks they have had plenty of listeners worldwide in Jango and AirPlay radios and a Pop score first week of 84/100!! !
Support them, follow them, buy their EP and tell your friends to discover this hidden jewel.
From august the 1th 2.014 available in most of the on line streaming and purchasing platforms.
Influences: The Doors, Velvet Underground, Lez Zeppelin, Cream, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beatles, Ten Yerars After, Iron Butterfly, AC/DC, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Ray Charles.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/negra-soul/audio/283/5-one-negra-souls-magic-pill
2. https://www.localbandz.com/negra-soul/audio/282/4-away-from-home
3. https://www.localbandz.com/negra-soul/audio/281/3-the-razzle
LocalBandz Featured Artist Of The Day
Black Dawn has been performing live music of the metal / heavy rock genre in the Long Island / New York City area since 1996. Black Dawn has consisted of the same four members for all sixteen years of live performances: Matt Kotten (Lead Guitar / Vocals), Tom Kelly (Rhythm Guitar), James Lane (Bass Guitar), Enzo DiPaolo (Drums). Black Dawn's most direct musical influences include Alice In Chains, Black Sabbath, Disturbed, Down, Fight, Godsmack, Korn, Life of Agony, Metallica, Mudvayne, Soil, Soundgarden, Staind, Stone Temple Pilots, Tool, Volbeat, and White Zombie.
Black Dawn's discography consists of the EP "Black Dawn" (1996), the live CD "Live at CBGB's" (1998), and two full-length CD's "Absence of Time" (1999) and "Age of Reason" (2004). Selected tracks from all of these releases have been included in rotation on hundreds of various college / internet radio stations and podcasts worldwide. The most recent plans will have the band back in the studio to record it's third full-length CD sometime in 2013.
Black Dawn has performed / participated in numerous shows, festivals, competitions and conferences from New York City to as far as Los Angeles and has opened for acts such as Kings X, Daisy Berkowitz, LA Guns, Sworn Enemy, Ludichrist, Agnostic Front, and Biohazard. Black Dawn has performed in many famous venues in New York City including Webster Hall, CBGB's, the Continental, and the Hard Rock Cafe. In January 2012, a Black Dawn interview and live performance was taped for the real radio show (www.therealradioshow.com). This performance was streamed live on the website and broadcast on Long Island's classic rock station, WRCN (103.9 fm).
Perhaps the best thing that could be said about Black Dawn is that, even after all this time, the band has no intention of slowing down. The band is writing new songs all the time so creatively, there is still plenty of gas left in the tank. Still plenty more shows to perform.
Basically, a band like Black Dawn is what you get when you combine four metal musicians who are able to work together over the long term through thick and thin to continue to bring their act to the stage, and who make sure they do not disappoint when they take the stage.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/black-dawn/audio/248/december-moon
2. https://www.localbandz.com/black-dawn/audio/247/hostile-intentions
3. https://www.localbandz.com/black-dawn/audio/246/reflect
Formed in April of 2011, Roll It Over immediately began constructing songs comprised of big choruses and catchy guitar riffs. With a sound that takes it's influences from 70's arena rock, 80's progressive music, and 90's alternative rock, the band has worked hard to build a sound that is unique, yet easily accessible.
Over the past few years, the band has managed to build a fan base throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and has shared the stage with many well known acts like Saving Abel, 12 Stones, Hurt, Smile Empty Soul, and Taproot.
The band's debut EP, "Dawning on the Red Streets," was recorded at Fairgreen Studios and features 5 songs including "Memories" and "Once You're Gone" which have received radio play on stations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Carolina. Each song was carefully constructed to create atmosphere and feeling, which can be felt through the melodic vocal and guitar arrangements, and the raw energy provided by the bands powerful rhythm section. That, coupled with hard work of producers Kenny Kingsborough and Brian Melvin, led to what the band feels is their finest work to date. The band strives to create powerful, catchy music that everyone can be immersed in. It's easy to be labeled as a certain genre but Roll It Over aims to bend those rules and incorporate any and all styles of music into it's ever-growing sound. With tour dates lined up though out Spring and Summer 2013, and a full length album in the works, Roll It Over is force to be reckoned with.
'Dawning on the Red Streets' EP is now available on all Major Digital Retailers including Itunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Zune.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/rollitover/audio/265/once-youre-gone
2. https://www.localbandz.com/rollitover/audio/264/memories
David Hicken is an English composer who lives on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. His passion is creating beautiful music that inspires a sense of peace, harmony and joy. His solo piano works are reminiscent of George Winston and David Lanz.
English composer David Hicken began his musical training at the age of three. He studied piano, clarinet and organ as well as music theory, and was awarded music scholarships to a number of prestigious boarding schools in England.
He was performing organ concertos with the Oxford Symphony Orchestra when he was only sixteen, and solo organ recitals at many Cathedrals throughout the country, including Westminster and St. Paul's.
A year later he moved to the United States to continue his studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music, and he then began composing. After three offers from records companies, he signed with President Records, and his first CD “The Final Toccata” was released when he was nineteen. His second CD “The Shadow of Youth” was released by Prestige Records, London, and after a sold-out performance as soloist with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra, he was asked to record two CDs of organ music for Laserlight Records entitled “Symphony Gothique”, and “A Christmas Pastorale”.
While working as a music director in Beverly Hills, California, he was in great demand as a piano teacher, and taught the children of Hollywood celebrities. Even music industry heavyweights such as Producer David Foster, Film Composer James Horner, and Television composer Snuffy Walden chose him teach their children.
David has given many solo performances throughout Europe and the U.S. and has played at the homes of Cher and David Foster. He also collaborated with Patrick Moraz of "Moody Blues" and "Yes" fame.
His own companyEnchanting Musicreleased a trilogy of solo piano CDs that have been immensely popular, and have sold all over the world.
His compositions have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Canterbury Cathedral and the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.
David lives on the North Shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii, where his studio overlooks the Pacific Ocean. His latest releaseCarols of Christmasfeatures 12 arrangements of some of the world's most beloved carols.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/david-hicken/audio/271/silent-night
2. https://www.localbandz.com/david-hicken/audio/270/the-bell-carol
3. https://www.localbandz.com/david-hicken/audio/269/hark-the-herald-angels-sing
Female-fronted power trio takes a Minnesota-nice girl to the edge! With the "Certified Auto Tune Free" frontwoman on bass, the band brings smart writing, strong musicianship, and an organic rock sound. No autotune, no beat detective, no apologies!
There's only one artist in the US backed by the military. And that unique position belongs to Corrin Campbell .
U.S. Army Sergeant Corrin Campbell , in fact. Corrin has been leading a double life for the last 5 years: one as a full-time soldier and another as a DIY independent artist, touring on her limited leave days, recording on the weekends, and working to make a name in the industry.
"I've always wanted to keep the worlds separate, really. I didn't want anyone to think I was exploiting my military service to get ahead in my music career. I wanted to be equally successful at both, and really earn it. But when I was offered this job for the Army, where I was able to play original music and show the public that soldiers are real people, I decided to let them merge - if only for a couple years," says Corrin .
Corrin Campbell and her band The Election released their first EP in May 2008. "It was really a side project; something to do for fun. I didn't expect it to get such a positive response, but we sold enough copies and garnered enough reaction to think, 'Hey, maybe we should really try this'." The band was quickly compared to Paramore, Evanescence, and even Heart and began performing around the Baltimore area.
With the release of Corrin's first full-length 'Game Night' in November 2009, the band's opportunities quickly began to increase - playing everywhere from the steps of the Lincoln Monument in Washington DC to 6th St in Austin, TX; from Artscape in Baltimore to being selected to open Lilith Fair 2010 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. "I never thought that we would be able to create an album that was commercially relevant from my apartment," mused Corrin . "We had such limited time and funds to make it happen; but we've gotten a really unexpected, positive response from fans and within the industry."
As a soldier, Corrin has had extraordinary experiences: she deployed for a year with the 1st Cavalry Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom II; Corrin was selected for and performed with the U.S. Army Soldier Show and toured the continental United States, as well as Korea and Cuba. She performed for troops all over Iraq, even opening for Ted Nugent and Toby Keith on their USO tour through Baghdad.
Corrin has performed for huge audiences, including the National Anthem (as well as pre-game fan plaza performances) for professional sporting events including home games for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Mariners. She has also performed nationwide at multiple National Hot Rod Association events and the Music City Bowl in Nashville, TN. In 2013 alone, Corrin's audience count exceeded 160,000 live and 10.5 million broadcast.
"I never dreamed that this could possibly be my job for the Army," says Corrin . "I can't wait to see what chapter comes next!"
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/corrincampbell/audio/276/the-scene
2. https://www.localbandz.com/corrincampbell/audio/275/not-for-sale
Female Rock Singer-Songwriter hailing from the streets of Chicago. Elements of 90's Rock influence.
Jenny Franck is a rising star in the alternative/grunge scene, with an ever growing passion for music. Her love first started with the piano, evolving to guitar. Her signature sound is heavy with a twist of grunge and voice that captures the soul. Her inspirations have influenced her direction. They are rooted from artists like Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Silverchair, Elliot Smith, and Alice in Chains. Her evolution has been personal, musical, and spiritual, in developing her writing along with her collaborative efforts. The passion you hear through her music is done like no other, delivering her life’s events and emotions with such intelligence and grace. She says it in style each and every time through some of the best grunge/punk/rock music on the planet.
One could clearly identify her growth from her very first EP, “Nothing Girl” released in 2005. This was followed by her self-titled EP, self-released in 2009. Her “Unplugged” EP self-released in 2011 went through the same process. The contrast from one to the other is inspiring to say the least. Her growth is palatable as her music begins to change its form, as we are constantly is a state of motion. It’s a natural progression that Jenny Franck has perfected to her audience’s delight.
Jenny Franck’s latest project is still in a state of growth. “Beautiful Lies” which is being produced by Jaben Pennell (he most recently co-produced, mixed and played on the theme song on Jackie Chan’s latest movie, CZ12) is set for release in early 2014. As one might conclude, a few songs may trickle out as fans grow more anxious for this upcoming CD.
One particular song “Black Crows” released through Ingrooves/Universal features Michael James (founder of IndieProMix) on lead guitar. This is one of her songs that tap into a serious, dark place. As the title indicates, it is a symbolic marker to what is holding her down. Lyrically, it is representative of the overall mood of this CD. The fusion of acoustics, electronics and its dark undertone is one of many powerful moments of this song. The chorus becomes a crescendo, taking you into the darkest point of the song. It's comparable to the energy of the ocean's waves. Majestic to witness yet contain such raw power. Jenny’s song grabs you the same way.
Audiences are following her journey from the very beginning to her life today. It’s a ride you shouldn't miss.
Jenny Franck will be touring in 2014. There is no additional information at this time.
You can listen to and/or purchase her music via digital storefronts including but not limited to:
www.jennyfranck.com
Jenny Franck is currently working with A & R Select based in Sherman Oaks, Ca. for licensing, publishing, a record deal and/or placement opportunities. They can be reached at:
www.arselect.com
323-924-5897
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/jenny-franck/audio/274/black-crows
