SPIDER ROCKETS JOIN SALIVA IN OCTOBER

 

A week after releasing their first official video for "Going Down", Spider Rockets will hit the road with Saliva in the midwest and the south. "We haven't been on the road since our runs with Trapt earlier this spring," admits lead singer, Helena Cos; "...but we haven't visited the south in at least a couple of years! So that, along with Saliva being cool enough to share the stage with us is pretty awesome."

Spider Rockets has a new stage show consisting of various backdrops, a smoldering rocket ship, probing searchlight, whips, megaphone and a mannequin head. "The rocket ship will be a work in progress, hopefully we won't need to abort any missions!" jokes John Nap, the band's guitarist. "But the real challenge as an opening band has been coming up with staging that won't interfere with the headliner's space; one that is modular enough to adjust from venue to venue, but that also packs light... And I believe we've found it." John refers to a series self-standing vertical, retractable banners or scrims (neither, really) that can be extended, shortened, and rearranged depending on the size and configuration of the venue's stage. Bassist, Greg Manning, adds: "We just hope we don't end up with a 'Stone Henge' situation!"

The group also plans to bring along their four legged roadie/security guard, Lemmy, a 18 pound Dachshund with a bad attitude and a fierce appetite; "that little shit always sniffs out where I hide my meatball sub in the van," bitches drummer, Dan Prestup.

 

Confirmed tour dates include:

October 2 Harley Davidson Biketown (Austintown, OH) w/ SALIVA

October 3 Jonny's Roadhouse (Aurora, IN) w/ SALIVA

October 4 Beale Street Live (Indianapolis, IN) w/ SALIVA

October 5 Diesel Concert Lounge (Chesterfield, MI) w/ SALIVA

October 6 Centerstage Bar & Grill (Kokomo, IN) w/ SALIVA

October 8 Blackstock (Knoxville, TN) w/ SALIVA

October 9 Limelight (Nashville, TN) w/ SALIVA

October 10 Club Inferno (Scottsboro, AL) w/ SALIVA

October 11 Longbranch (Raleigh, NC) w/ SALIVA

October 18 The Saint (Asbury Park, NJ)

The tour is in support of the band's current release, "Bitten," produced in the band's home state of New Jersey as well as Florida.

"Going Down," the new video from the album can be seen on the band's official YouTube page HERE.  

REACH Debut EP Patterns in Static Available Today - Streaming in Full on Absolute Punk

 

New Jersey, alt-rock outfit REACH has released their debut EP, Patterns in Static. Born out of the ashes of the progressive, Boy Meets Machine, this new band delivers a unique sonic assault.   REACH features vocalist/bassist, Joel Monet, lead guitarist, Christian Colabelli, rhythm guitarist, Steve Swain, and drummer, Joe Nivare.  

Today REACH has partnered up with Absolute Punk for an exclusive stream of the entire EP.  Head HERE to check out Patterns in Static in full. 

Patterns in Static twists elements of metal, prog-rock, fusion, punk, and alternative with an unmistakable pop-sensibility. Songs like "yungPunx" and "Caveman" bludgeon the listener with punishing guitars, and bring forth an old school punk vibe laced with modern harmonic ideas.

Monet soars over a wall of sound to create infectious choruses throughout Patterns in Static.  Daniel Bernath, of the German metal band, Syqem was recruited to post-produce and mix "Pins and Needles," the most atmospheric song of the litter. Fans of Syqem will immediately recognize Bernath's deft touch. 

Reach will be playing shows throughout the northeast in support of the release of "Patterns in Static."

Patterns in Static Tracklisting:

1.     yuNgPunX

2.     The Artificial

3.     Caveman

4.     Pins and Needles

5.     Faith.

REACH to Release Debut EP Patterns in Static August 13th

 

Artwork and Tracklisting Revealed

New Jersey, alt-rock outfit REACH is set to release it's first EP, Patterns in Static. Born out of the ashes of the progressive, Boy Meets Machine, this new band delivers a unique sonic assault.   REACH features vocalist/bassist, Joel Monet, lead guitarist, Christian Colabelli, rhythm guitarist, Steve Swain, and drummer, Joe Nivare.  

Today the band has unveiled the artwork and tracklisting for Patterns in Static  The artwork was created by John Bryan of Revolution Dream.

Patterns in Static twists elements of metal, prog-rock, fusion, punk, and alternative with an unmistakable pop-sensibility. Songs like "yungPunx" and "Caveman" bludgeon the listener with punishing guitars, and bring forth an old school punk vibe laced with modern harmonic ideas.

Monet soars over a wall of sound to create infectious choruses throughout Patterns in Static.  Daniel Bernath, of the German metal band, Syqem was recruited to post-produce and mix "Pins and Needles," the most atmospheric song of the litter. Fans of Syqem will immediately recognize Bernath's deft touch. 

Reach will be playing shows throughout the northeast in support of the release of "Patterns in Static."

Patterns in Static Tracklisting:

1.     yuNgPunX

2.     The Artificial

3.     Caveman

4.     Pins and Needles

5.     Faith.

Want to Book Turbo? Now You Can

As you know I've been helping spread the word about great rock and metal through my social networking accounts, website, and Internet radio DJ for the last three years. And now its time for the next step which I already started doing last summer.

I am now putting myself out there as a DJ and/or host for shows here in the NY/NJ area. Yes, you read right. It's time I get out into the public more and take my style of rock and metal with me.

You can now book me in as a DJ and/or host of your show. Aside from a wide choice of music (from the Beatles to the undue bands) I will also promote all shows I'm booked for on my radio show and through the Bullspike Radio social networking sites in addition to my own. Plus I don't need to be on a stage to host. Knowing not all stages are wheelchair accessible I have invested in a wireless headset microphone and can host from anywhere in the venue.

So when your putting together your shows keep me in mind as your DJ and/or host for the night.

If your interested in booking me you can contact me right at Turbo@turborules.com for further details.

Lets put the roll back into rock n roll together.

BoundAlive Bassist Leaves Line Up

Jorge A. Avila, bass player for New Jersey metal band BoundAlive, announced from his personal Facebook page that he is leaving the band.  Below is his statement:

For close to 7 years now I have given my body, heart, mind and soul to BoundAlive and have done so with great pleasure and desire. I have always pushed forward and always given BoundAlive 200% of myself even at times where others would’ve folded, I kept on going. My desire and drive to push BoundAlive forward and my love for the arts of performing and creating music has always been intact and never greater.
After such desire, drive and motivation got questioned again for something so little and stupid that could've been easily fixed with communication and then also being compared to someone who never displayed none of those emotions…well that’s where I drew the line. Since apparently, I no longer "want" to play, I have been forced to step away even though that was never what I wanted.
I am sad to say that I am no longer part of BoundAlive and wish BoundAlive all the success in the world. Thank you all for all the great memories I will cherish for the rest of my life.