Don't worry Big Bird, Metal Rocks doesn't get any money from the government either. Metal Rocks Radio started in July of 2010 and has been playing hard rock and metal commercial free ever since. A lot of things have changed since Metal Rocks Radio first went on the air. During the first month of broadcast, Metal Rocks Radio listeners tuned in to around 800 hours worth of hard rock and metal. Two years later listeners from over 110 countries will listen to around 8,000 hours of hard rock and metal each month. With the large increase in listeners unfortunately brings an increase in cost to keep us on the air. Metal Rocks Radio was never intended to be a money making business and it never will be. Unfortunately the cost is becoming very difficult to keep up with. We are currently trying to raise a little money to cover our cost. Any size donation would be greatly appreciated using the ChipIn box to the right of this post. Thank you very much to everyone that has donated in the past and to everyone that donates in the future. \m/\m/ Rik Achet
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Metal Rocks Fund Raiser
Don't worry Big Bird, Metal Rocks doesn't get any money from the government either. Metal Rocks Radio started in July of 2010 and has been playing hard rock and metal commercial free ever since. A lot of things have changed since Metal Rocks Radio first went on the air. During the first month of broadcast, Metal Rocks Radio listeners tuned in to around 800 hours worth of hard rock and metal. Two years later listeners from over 110 countries will listen to around 8,000 hours of hard rock and metal each month. With the large increase in listeners unfortunately brings an increase in cost to keep us on the air. Metal Rocks Radio was never intended to be a money making business and it never will be. Unfortunately the cost is becoming very difficult to keep up with. We are currently trying to raise a little money to cover our cost. Any size donation would be greatly appreciated using the ChipIn box to the right of this post. Thank you very much to everyone that has donated in the past and to everyone that donates in the future. \m/\m/ Rik Achet
Ron Keel "Streets of Rock & Roll" Joins Metal Rocks Radio
“Streets Of
Rock & Roll” is a new radio show hosted by Ron Keel, lead vocalist of the million-selling band KEEL. The music
comes first, but there’s much more to this show than just the tunes – listeners
are treated to the stories behind the songs and the rock stars that brought
them to life, candid celebrity interviews, shameless commentary, road stories
and interactive fan participation. The show is a roller coaster ride through
the concrete jungle that is the rock scene – fast and reckless with a lot of
twists and turns.
The music ranges from classic 80’s rock & metal
to current releases from the genre’s biggest and best – rare cuts, live tracks,
tribute/cover versions, stripped unplugged performances, anything goes on the
Streets Of Rock & Roll.
"Streets of Rock & Roll" will debut on Metal Rocks Radio Tuesday June 12th at 9 pm eastern and be replayed Wednesday June 13th at 9 am eastern. Don't miss it.
Metal Rocks Radio Fundraiser
Metal Rocks Radio plays the best hard rock and metal 24/7 commercial free because we love the music. Unfortunately keeping the station on the air is not cheap. Due to rising costs associated with an increased number of listeners we set up an account with ChipIn. This great feature allows you to make a donation and see how we are doing towards reaching our goal. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.
M3 Rock Festival 2012
COLUMBIA, Md. (January 30, 2012) – The heavy metal time machine will turn back to the 1980s and ʻ90s when Queensryche, Cinderella, Ratt, Kix, Warrant and Night Ranger are among the 19 bands to take over Merriweather Post Pavilion, playing full sets of their glam rock and heavy metal hits. For the first time, M3 fans wonʼt have to choose between bands with overlapping set times, since each band will play one ahtt a time. Also, the festival will take place on two separate stages, each simulcasting the other, giving fans the option to stay in one seat and watch all the bands as they appear on both stages, or fans can move from stage to stage without missing a note.
In its fourth year, I.M.P. Presents M3 Rock Festival starts with The Official M3 Kix-Off Party Friday May 11th at 7pm. Acts playing Friday night include Night Ranger, Kix, Enuff ZʼNuff, In the Pink and Let There Be Rock. The full- blown 2012 M3 Rock Festival begins Saturday, May 12th at 11am and will include Queensryche, Cinderella, Ratt, Skid Row, Warrant, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Stryper, Loudness, Lynch Mob, XYZ, Bang Tango, Drumwars, and Street Light Circus.
Each year VIP and Pavilion seats sell out in minutes. VIP and discounted 2-Day Packages will go on sale Friday, Feb. 3 at 10am EST through Ticketfly. If there are any tickets remaining as of February 24th, they will go on sale as Single-Day tickets at 10 am EST. Tickets can also be purchased at the Merriweather and 9:30 Club Box Offices. For more information, visit http://www.ticketfly.com/ or http://m3rockfest.com
VIP ticket holders will have:
• Private VIP Entrance gate>
• Official M3 2012 Festival T-shirt
• Official M3 2012 Concert Poster
• Access to floor and prime pavilion seating
• Access to M3 VIP Deck located backstage (includes access to VIP concessions and VIP restrooms)
• Access to Artist Meet-&-Greet Lounge.
Click here for more info
Crazy Lixx Needs a Drummer
Could you be the next drummer for Crazy Lixx? Now is your chance. The following was taken from the official Crazy Lixx website.
Crazy Lixx are now looking for a new drummer to fill the spot when Cirera leaves at the end of 2011
If you are a hard rocking drummer over the age of 20 don´t hesitate to drop us an e-mail. Tell us who you are and why you´d be perfect for the job. Don´t forget to attach (or link to) a photo of yourself and a recording of you playing drums, preferably a video.
Send your e-mail to: drummer@crazylixx.com
And fans of Crazy Lixx; please help us in spreading the word so that we can find us a good drummer and get back on the roads in 2012.
If you are a hard rocking drummer over the age of 20 don´t hesitate to drop us an e-mail. Tell us who you are and why you´d be perfect for the job. Don´t forget to attach (or link to) a photo of yourself and a recording of you playing drums, preferably a video.
Send your e-mail to: drummer@crazylixx.com
And fans of Crazy Lixx; please help us in spreading the word so that we can find us a good drummer and get back on the roads in 2012.
METAL ROCKS BANNER ADS
Have a hard rock or metal band, website, or cd you would like to promote? Now is your chance to promote on the Metal Rocks Radio website. Although Metal Rocks Radio is non profit and commercial free, it does take money to keep it on the air, so we are now offering a limited number of banner ads to help cover our cost. At the low cost of just $20 a month, you can have a banner ad at the top of the Metal Rocks website for one month. We will also offer two smaller ads on each side for just $10 a month. You probably will not find a better deal anywhere. If interested please contact us at metalrocksads@gmail.com for more info. Move fast, at these prices they won't last long.
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION NEW DRUMMER
(1 July 2011 - Dallas, TX) Dallas' favourite badasses, Texas Hippie Coalition have welcomed new drummer, Tim Braun, to the band. Braun joins the band upon Ryan "The Kid" Bennett's departure on June 30 to join Eye Empire.
"We've been behind 'The Kid' ever since he came on board to help the Hippies out," says frontman BigDad Ritch. "We've appreciated his help and everything he's brought to the band during his time here and there is no doubt that he will go on to be the biggest rockstar of all of us."
Braun, who was actually recommended by Bennett himself is a longtime friend of the THC organization and "is the baddest ass drummer I know of" according to Bennett's Facebook page. "In regards to Tim Braun, we're thrilled to have him with us," continues Ritch. He's been rehearsing with us for the past week and we're not missing a beat."
Texas Hippie Coalition keeps rollin across The US:
July 1 - Salina, KS
July 2 - Fayetteville, AR
July 8 - Columbia, SC
July 9 - Wilson, NC
July 15 - Houston, TX
July 16 - Columbus, TX
July 30 - Hutchinson, KS
Aug 9 - Oklahoma City, OK (Jaegermeister stage - Rockstar Mayhem)
Aug 12 - Wichita, KS
Aug 13 - Springfield, MO
Aug 18 - Ironton, OH (Ironton Bike Fest)
Aug 19 - S. Houston, TX
"We've been behind 'The Kid' ever since he came on board to help the Hippies out," says frontman BigDad Ritch. "We've appreciated his help and everything he's brought to the band during his time here and there is no doubt that he will go on to be the biggest rockstar of all of us."
Braun, who was actually recommended by Bennett himself is a longtime friend of the THC organization and "is the baddest ass drummer I know of" according to Bennett's Facebook page. "In regards to Tim Braun, we're thrilled to have him with us," continues Ritch. He's been rehearsing with us for the past week and we're not missing a beat."
Texas Hippie Coalition keeps rollin across The US:
July 1 - Salina, KS
July 2 - Fayetteville, AR
July 8 - Columbia, SC
July 9 - Wilson, NC
July 15 - Houston, TX
July 16 - Columbus, TX
July 30 - Hutchinson, KS
Aug 9 - Oklahoma City, OK (Jaegermeister stage - Rockstar Mayhem)
Aug 12 - Wichita, KS
Aug 13 - Springfield, MO
Aug 18 - Ironton, OH (Ironton Bike Fest)
Aug 19 - S. Houston, TX
ROB HALFORD BIG SALE
Are you a fan of Rob Halford? Looking to complete your Rob Halford or Fight cd colle
ction? Need a new Halford Tshirt. Now is the time to get some amazing deals. Check out Rob Halford's website right now for Tshirts starting at just $5 and cd's for only $6. Go here to check it out.
ction? Need a new Halford Tshirt. Now is the time to get some amazing deals. Check out Rob Halford's website right now for Tshirts starting at just $5 and cd's for only $6. Go here to check it out.
THE POWER CHORD CAFE
The Power Chord Cafe hosted by The Walkman debuts tonight, Thursday June 9th at 8 pm eastern on Metal Rocks Radio. Tune in and check out some great music and on tonights show you could win a copy of Whitesnakes new cd "Forevermore".
Monsters of Rock Cruise
Check out this amazing hard rock cruise. Its like the M3 Festival on a boat. Tickets will be going on-sale on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12 Noon, Pacific. In the meantime, let your friends know that if they register on MonstersOfRockCruise.com any time before the on-sale date above, they will receive a special promotional code redeemable for a $75 bar credit per cabin (along with you, of course). That ought to help get the party started!Next week, you will be receiving another email with the final details including pricing, ship details, ports, booking instructions, bar credit redemption, etc. In the meantime, you’ll be happy to hear that the most expensive cabin (non VIP) on the Monsters of Rock Cruise is $999 per person (price good until 7/15/2011 or while supply lasts) and that is for the largest Superior Balcony cabin on the ship! In addition, cabins will only be available in the following categories, Inside, Ocean View, Balcony and Superior Balcony and the early bookers will get the best available cabin …you snooze, you lose. Finally, you will be able to reserve for only $150 per person deposit with the balance spread out over 3 payments.
2012 Line Up:
TESLA, CINDERELLA, KIX, Y&T, FIREHOUSE, STRYPER, BLACK 'N BLUE, LYNCH MOB, KEEL, ERIC MARTIN, JOHN CORABI,FASTER PUSSYCAT, EDDIE TRUNK, BIG JOHN, & BANG TANGO
TUFF Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
TUFF celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of “What Comes Around Goes Around” Atlantic Records Debut (1991)
TUFF formed in the dessert of Phoenix Arizona in 1985, but it took relocating to C
alifornia and a half dozen years to reach that elusive record deal. After taking over the Sunset Strip in the late 80’s with sold out shows at world famous clubs like “Gazzarri’s”, “The Roxy Theatre” & “Whisky-A-Go-Go” it finally happened. Now TUFF celebrates 20 years since "What Comes Around Goes Around" hit the streets with a string of summer tour dates. It was May 1991 that the Los Angeles based rockers finally realized a dream that most young musicians don’t. “I feel very honored to have had the opportunities we were afforded over the years.” says vocalist and Wisconsin native Stevie Rachelle. Now a full 2 decades later, the band bassist & founder Todd "Chase" Chaisson along with Rachelle take it on the road with a string of Midwest tour dates along with appearances in Brazil & Mexico.
"It's been 20 years since I played many of these cities with TUFF and I am stoked to go back again." Says Chaisson - whose family has a bloodline of name rock bassist’s (Greg Chaisson - BADLANDS & Kenny Chaisson – KEEL). TUFF played well into the 90s releasing 2 major label discs, and a handful of independent records before calling it quits. “The impact of grunge finally took its toll, but in the fall of 2001 - I decided to fire it up again." Adds Rachelle. "I can't believe another decade has passed and to think we can still go play for fans around the world. It’s something I dreamed of as a kid.”
The band will spend the summer playing select dates, and perform tunes from their Atlantic Records debut. Including their Dial MTV #3 hit “I Hate Kissing You Goodbye”, "So Many Seasons" & "The All New Generation". The band will include tracks from their 7 disc catalog, along with their #1 XM/Sirius Hair Nation smash hit “American Hair Band”.
The band is rounded out by guest guitar player Jack Aurora (Sister Whiskey) and Trent Anderson on drums (Bang Tango).
SUMMER TOUR DATES 2011
Sat. June 11th "Inferno Club" Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tue. June 21st "Nite Caps" Chicago, IL
Wed. June 22nd "Swobey's" Green Bay, WI
Thur. June 23rd "Water-Fest" Oshkosh, WI
Fri. June 24th "Papa's Social Club" Milwaukee, WI
Sat. June 25th "Pickle Park" Minneapolis, MN
Sun. June 26th "Wheelhouse" Cedar Falls, IA
Sat. July 17th "Faith & Whisky" Mexico City, Mexico
Stay tuned for more US dates!
Free Metal Blade Records 2011 Sampler
Get your free Metal Blade Records 2011 sampler from Amazon.com. Featuring some great metal from the following bands:
1. Serpents are Rising - In Solitude
2. Call the Man - Pentagram
3. Hated - Sister
4. Beast of Fire - Portrait
5. Haunting Abound - Hate Eternal
6. The Third Secret of Fatima - Ipsissimus
7. Bloodied yet Unbowed - Primordial
8. The Morrigan - Darkest Era
9. Song for the Hopeless - Across The Sun
10. Keg Stand and Deliver - Barn Burner
My personal favorite Hated by Sister. Download it for free now before it's gone. Download it free HERE.
Pretty Boy Floyd Canadian Shows Cancelled
Pretty Boy Floyd cancel two Canadian shows scheduled for 4/22 in Montreal and 4/23 in Cambridge, Ontario after being denied entry into Canada at the border. Here is a quote from Kristy Major on Facebook "We tried to sneak , bribe and fuck our way into Canada but no luck . Sorry Canada but your country hates us ! My apologies to the fans!" So for all the Canadian Pretty Boy Floyd fans, better get your tickets now for the next show on May 14th at the M3 Rock Festival. Find out more about Pretty Boy Floyd at their official site. Check out all the details for M3 right here.
KORN - GET UP FREE DOWNLOAD
Get your free download of the latest song from Korn right here GET UP . The track is a collaboration with Los Angeles DJ Skrillex and is tentatively due on a new KORN EP in May.
UPDATE FROM SONIC PROPHECY
It’s been a while since we have updated our fans on the goings on within Sonic Prophecy and we wanted to take a moment and let everyone know what has been progressing the last several months. Throughout late 2010 and all through the first few months of 2011 we have been working hard recording the new album “A Divine Act of War”. As a band we decided to make this album an eclectic mix of all that we feel makes our sound distinctly ours, moving forward with bigger, more symphonic overtones. In order to achieve this we sought out the skills of C.J. Lewis. His talent in composing several of the keyboard parts for our new music cannot be understated. His contributions have added mountains of melody and drama to the new album while staying true to the original vision of the music. This week we finished the bulk of the recording sessions for the album and now it moves on to be mixed. Engineering credits go to Matt Hepworth at Studio Nu, located in Ogden Utah. His support has been crucial and we would highly recommend his services. We have also procured the talents of Valgorth at Hammerblaze Studio for the art and CD layout design. His epic and distinct work is well known throughout the true metal community and we are excited to unveil the artwork soon! Believe us when we say it is awesome! Although we had hoped to have the album finished and released by now, we feel that the extra time has allowed us to produce our best work and come up with a significant leap forward with our sound. We hope that once you hear it you’ll agree that it was worth the wait! We will update you soon with clips from the new album, show dates, and other exciting news. As always we appreciate you all more than you know! Prepare for the birth of Symphonic Power Metal from Utah!! Sonic Prophecy
Metal Rocks Radio on Any Phone
Now you can tune in to Metal Rocks Radio on any phone including Iphone, Android, Palm, Blackberry, & Windows Phone. You can also tune in using Google TV, Yahoo TV, and Roku. Just go to Tunein.com to download the app. After you download the app, just search Metal Rocks Radio and tune in. Very cool app including album cover and song title, record button, and many more features.
Black N Blue "Hell Yeah"
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the new album from Portland-based Rockers BLACK ‘N BLUE on May 13th in Europe and May 17th in North America.
“Hell Yeah!” is a proud comeback statement for a band that wrote the pages of hard rock history in the 80’s. Black ‘N Blue released four successful and critically-acclaimed albums through Geffen Records: their self-titled debut (1984), “Without Love” (1985), “Nasty Nasty” (1986), and “In Heat” (1987), with the latter two albums produced by the legendary Gene Simmons of KISS. Catalogue sales in the US were in excess of one million units and the band’s original guitar player Tommy Thayer went on to replace Ace Frehley in the current KISS lineup. Read more about it at Frontier Records.
Track list and samples of 3 songs: (Mute Metal Rocks player to listen to samples or right click and save to listen to them later.)
Monkey
Target
Hail Hail
Fool's Bleed
C'mon
Jaime's Got the Beer
Angry Drunk Son of a Bitch
So Long
Trippin'
Falling Down
Candy
Hell Yeah!
World Goes Round
“Hell Yeah!” is a proud comeback statement for a band that wrote the pages of hard rock history in the 80’s. Black ‘N Blue released four successful and critically-acclaimed albums through Geffen Records: their self-titled debut (1984), “Without Love” (1985), “Nasty Nasty” (1986), and “In Heat” (1987), with the latter two albums produced by the legendary Gene Simmons of KISS. Catalogue sales in the US were in excess of one million units and the band’s original guitar player Tommy Thayer went on to replace Ace Frehley in the current KISS lineup. Read more about it at Frontier Records.Track list and samples of 3 songs: (Mute Metal Rocks player to listen to samples or right click and save to listen to them later.)
Monkey
Target
Hail Hail
Fool's Bleed
C'mon
Jaime's Got the Beer
Angry Drunk Son of a Bitch
So Long
Trippin'
Falling Down
Candy
Hell Yeah!
World Goes Round
MICHAEL SWEET - FRIDAY MARCH 4TH
Stryper are offering fans a head banging view of who their influences were earl
y on, with the arrival of an almost entire album's worth of covers, 'The Covering.' The album includes twelve rocking covers, as well as an all-new original tune, "God." And most significantly, the album marks the return of original bassist Tim Gaines back into the Stryper fold, setting up the first Stryper release in years to feature the definitive line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums). Don't miss a special interview with Michael Sweeet Friday, March 4th at 11 am during the MotorCity Metal Show with the Bloody Butcher on Metal Rocks Radio.
y on, with the arrival of an almost entire album's worth of covers, 'The Covering.' The album includes twelve rocking covers, as well as an all-new original tune, "God." And most significantly, the album marks the return of original bassist Tim Gaines back into the Stryper fold, setting up the first Stryper release in years to feature the definitive line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums). Don't miss a special interview with Michael Sweeet Friday, March 4th at 11 am during the MotorCity Metal Show with the Bloody Butcher on Metal Rocks Radio.
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