“…this post-hardcore act has set out to make a powerful statement with their Victory debut entitled THE FUHRER: An Allegory Of A History Of Deception, an album about humanity’s potential to create and its power to destroy.
Austrian Death Machine Stream Single
“I thought it would be impossible to top the insane fun of Total Brutal, but Double Brutal has delivered!” — DVP, HM Magazine
No pity party tonight (sung to the tune of “No Pool Party Tonight”)
One special plan this issue is having a bonus poster in this issue, so there’ll be two instead of one.
Heaven Fest Review
Review by Shara Espinoza.
Over 25,000 people roamed the around the 70+ acres and 8 stages each featuring a different of genre of music. But the vast majority of the attendees gathered at the main stage where big name acts like Seventh Day Slumber, Kutless, Skillet (a veteran from the first Heaven Fest) and Third Day performed. But the real action all went down behind the main stage at the rock stage.
News Collection Week of 10-4
With a sound that has been compared to U2 and Coldplay “the band’s positive messages on songs like “Still Young,” “New Solution” and “Calm Inside the Storm” are uplifting without being preachy, encouraging without being strident” (Birmingham News). HM Magazine says Everything Burns is “literally the complete package. Quality songs, vocals, and instrumentation: imagine a filled-out rock band going after shiny Jack’s Mannequin hooks.”
Deadline, Schmedline
I like to avoid unnecessary negative talk. I am not so freaked-out charismatic that I won’t utter the words, “I’m sick” when I’m sick.
Third Day Inducted to GA Hall of Fame
THIRD DAY ENTERS GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME. Veteran Band Wraps Up Successful Summer With 27th No. 1. Kicks Off Fall With Final Leg Of Revelation Tour
Chevelle Extends Tour
CHEVELLE ADDS ADDITIONAL U.S. TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF THE BIGGEST SELLING DEBUT OF THEIR CAREER – SCI-FI CRIMES
Lecrae’s “Altered Minds” Tour blends Christian Rock and Rap
Tour joined by MIKESCHAIR, After Edmund, Tedashii and Sho Baraka
Cryptacize Start A Tour With Sufjan; Follow Up With Fiery Furnaces
Cryptacize Start A Tour With Sufjan; Follow Up With Fiery Furnaces




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