Promotions

December 28, 1999
Burn is preparing to record a full-length CD at the end of January and are expecting a summer release date.

December 14, 1999
Weapon-X has just completed recording an 11-track CD and will be having a CD release party in late January or early February.

December 12, 1999
MassConcerts will present the 2nd Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12, 2000. Two-day festival passes are $45 and go on sale Saturday, December 11. Single day tickets are $25 and go on sale Saturday, December 18. Check the gigs page for a complete listing of bands that will be performing.

December 6, 1999
SimpLe will finally release their SimpLe Sampler 2 on December 23rd at their show at The Bar With No Name in Hartford. See the gigs page for more information on the show. This EP features 2 new tracks, along with a couple of live ones. In other SimpLe news, their exclusive song "Worthington" will be availabe on Retaliate Record's compilation disc, Noise Pollution Vol. 1, which is due for release over the winter. Some of New England's heaviest bands will be on it, so be sure to check it out.

November 26, 1999
Yuri Rubbles, aka Rob Delio, has replaced guitarist Jeff Abbott in dnash. This departure came under mutual terms, and the band wishes him the best of luck in the future.

November 24, 1999
Solace (formerly Silence) is going through another name change due to legal reasons. They have changed their name to Silent Shadows. Pre-production on their new material will begin shortly. They have also contributed a song to Dwell Record's Queensryche tribute disc ("I Don't Believe In Love") and are audible on the Dwell Records compilation 2000-The Second Coming, which is available in any store that carries Dwell artists (Circut City, Media Play, etc). Meanwhile, the band is also looking for a full-time keyboardist. Those interested should contact Duke Gunn at: cgunn03@snet.net.

Staind will be hooking up with KoRn in February for a North American tour. For more information, check out Staind.com.

November 12, 1999
Congratulations goes out to SimpLe's singer, Keith, whose wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.

Meanwhile, be sure to catch the band on the Territory Tour through November and December, as they will be playing throughout New England with Eastcide, Gargantua Soul, and Gangsta Bitch Barbie. The CT and southern Mass dates are on the gigs page.

November 7, 1999
Bone Orchard has parted ways with vocalist Donn Lasecki this past October. The band is currently taking a break from the club circut to redefine their sound. They are also auditioning vocalists. Those interested should contact: info@boneorchard.com.

October 31, 1999
Gargantua Soul's label showcase at CBGBs in New York was a huge success thanks to those involved. Within one week of the show, the band was plugged on Howard Stern's radio program, MTV's Total Request Live, and has been featured in Metal Edge. In other G-Soul news, the band's first full-legnth album is reportedly coming along awesome. Expect some of the new tracks to be played at their up-coming shows. Check out http://www.gargantuasoul.com/ for dates and details.

October 29, 1999
Joe has just completed mixing his new CD, titled Rock N' Roll Man, and it will be available soon. Check out his website at: joetown.com for more information.

October 22, 1999
Gargantua Soul has been recording the follow-up to their self-titled EP and will feature "Rat Pack", which has been receiving regular airplay on 106.9 WCCC.

October 20, 1999
SimpLe has joined forces with EFAR, which is an organization that educates people to help bring together and promote equality between all walks of life, races, creeds, etc..and sheds light on issues that effect everyone, on a daily basis. For more information, check out: http://www.unbindyourmind.com/.

October 15, 1999
Vicious Circle has changed their name to Vicious Cirkill and can be reached via their new web site http://www.viciouscirkill.com/. The band's debut CD, titled Forced To Kill is also available at their shows, or e-mail Pete Mould at: Viciscircl@aol.com

Gargantua Soul has received an excellent review from Paul Gargano in the Rock On The Rise section of the January, 2000 issue of Metal Edge. It will be available on news stands soon.

October 6, 1999
Be sure to vote for your favorite band in the Internet Battle of the Bands for New England. Ballots can be found at: http://www.freevote.com/booth/newenglandbands.

October 5, 1999
SimpLe just finished up in the studio recording a few new tunes. One of them ("WORTHINGTON") will be featured on the next Retaliate Records Compilation CD, titled Noise Pollution Volume 1. The CD will be set for release in late Fall and will feature incredible tunes from some of the best bands in the New England Area.

SimpLe will also be playing with Trustfall for their CD release party at O'Brien's Bar in Allston, Mass. Every Second and Toxic Field Mice are also on the bill.

September 29, 1999
Surfaced is in the process of recording their debut CD. They have final mixes for "Awaken," "Ecstasy," and "Palindrome" finished, and "Palindrome" and "New Order" will be finished in November. Check their web page out often, as they may have soundclips and updates available. Also, if you're in the Providence, RI area on Sunday, October 3rd, you can check Surfaced out over the airwaves of 90.3, WRIU, URI's radio station. They'll be performing a set on Jonathan Short's Live Show, and airtime is at 7:30 PM.

Precision/power metal band Enertia has been putting the finishing touches on their forth-coming release, Flashpoint, which is due out Tuesday, October 12th. The band is taking advanced orders, and those interested should send $11 (postage included) to Enertia, c/o Joe Pasciolla, PO Box 687, Gloversville, NY 12078. The band has also contributed tracks to Dwell Record's Pantera and Dio tribute CDs ("Cowboys From Hell" and "Invisible", repsectively). The releases have been delayed for legal reasons, though, but hopes are that they will be out by the end of the year.

September 25, 1999
SimpLe has recorded a DAT and video from their show last Friday at Bar w/No Name that will be popping up soon. The band will also be playing with Shed and Rawhead Rex at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass, where they will be recording a video for their song "Middle Skool" which is receiving prime time spins on 106.9 WCCC and 107.3 WAAF.

Gargantua Soul's "Drive" is their second song to receive airtime on WCCC (first was "Rat Pack"). Request them and help keep the local scene going. Also, G-Soul will be playing with SimpLe, Eastcide, and Five Year Sentence at Fat Cat's in Springfield, Mass for an all-ages show on Sunday, October 10th.

September 24, 1999
Be sure to catch Vitamin F at City Limits Cafe in Danbury as they will be opening for Overkill on Wedensday, Sept. 29th.

Dnash will be playing their debut gig (21 and over), opening for X-It at Jimmy's Seaside Cafe in Stamford on Thursday, September 30th. Dnash song samples are available at: http://www.dnash.com/realaudio/frames.html.

Due to illness, Burn was forced to postpone their show at Ciopinno's in Ellington tonight (9/24) and their show at Side Street Grill tomorrow night (9/25).

September 22, 1999
Kontortion's self-titled EP is out now. In other Kontortion news, the band is continuing to be on a temporary hiatus until they find a new permanent drummer. E-mail Kntortion@aol.com for ordering information or if you are interested in auditioning.

SiMent will be performing at WPI in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 1st at 7pm. There will be some surprise covers in the one and a half hour set, as well as other surprises.

Bee Zoo's Boobalah CD has been getting regular airplay on WKVR 91.3 FM on the Marc Stuart Show, in Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Check out WKVR on the web at http://wvkr.fm.net/. You can also check out many other unsigned bands on the show.

September 21, 1999
Silence will be changing their name to Solace for various reasons. The band is also writing and recording new material, which are at various stages of completion. Their song "She Kissed Jesus" will be audible on a Dwell Records compilation titled 2000-The Second Coming, which is due out in either December or January.

September 11, 1999
Bee Zoo will be making a rare appearance in the Central CT area at the Sports Page in East Hartford on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10:00pm with former Swirling Ginger & 50 Feet Tall member Darren Finnigan on bass and Berklee phenom Marck Manczuk on drums. There are also a number of other bands on the bill.

Burn has a number of shows coming up. Saturday, September 18th, they'll be at the Lobster Festival at Salmon River in Colchester. On Friday, September 24th, the band will be at Cioppinos in Ellington. The show starts at 9:30 and promises to be a killer, as they are opening for an Ozzy tribute band out of Boston. On the 25th, Burn will be at the Side Street Grille in Hamden, and the show starts at 9:45. Come early, eat dinner, and meet the band. The last time Burn was there, they blew the roof of the building!

September 7, 1999
Be sure to make it to Toads Place on Friday, Sept 10th at 8pm, as Intensify, Crisis, and Splice will be performing. These are three kick ass bands and it's great to see them together. Moreover, Gargantua Soul, headlining the show, will also be recording live.

Intensify will also be performing on Sept 18th at City Limits in Waterbury with Kiddie (female band from Canada) and DOWNSET (their only New England Apperance). Intensify can also be seen live on Sept 24th at Hanover House with E-Town Concrete. Other bands are being added to the show.

September 3, 1999
Uncle Dave and the Tall Guys has called it quits this summer, although half of the band has returned to form TUG. The new band is currently finishing up mastering their EP release and scheduling shows in the CT area.

Now that college is here, Burn plans on seeing you at a jam packed show soon! The New Haven area is their new focus as college kids flood into the area...Southern, Quinnipiac and Yale will never be the same! The band is setting shows up in the Hartford area as well. In addition to setting shows up, the band is currently working on new material, "which is really progressing," states the band. Check out their web page for more news and show dates.

CDNOW will be launching the Cosmic Music Network, where you can get distributed, radio, press, and label lists, connected to other musicians, and most importantly heard. For more information, e-mail: cosmicmail@cdnow.com

August 22, 1999
Brain Gauge is planning a full-production show at their CD release party at the Webster Underground in Hartford on Saturday, September 4th. Caskets, blood, and a light show will be just part of the production that is planned. There are more details at the band's web site.

August 12, 1999
Intensify, Gargantua Soul, Crisis, and Splice will be performing at Toads Place in New Haven on September 10th. Don't miss this one!

Intensify also has a new music video availble. It includes the songs Bounce & N-Roy. Check out the band's web site for more information.

Wakes End is currently taking some much needed time off. However, the band will be playing one show in August at the Equator Club in Manchester on Wednesday, August 18th at 8pm. Zemmiphilliacs and The Modulators are also on the bill.

August 7, 1999
Brain Gauge is putting the finishing touches on their new CD, titled Born Into Blasphemy, and will be released around August 27th. The band will be holding a CD release party at the Webster Theatre sometime in September. For more information on the CD or the band, e-mail: alc666@aol.com.

Joe is currently working on a new ten-song CD, titled Rock-n-Roll Man. "Seven are mixed and three to go," states an ecstatic Joe, who is looking for a September release.

Matt's Altar is in Los Angeles showcasing right now. Thier new record Long Walks on the Sanity Highwire is reportedly getting rave reviews.

Gargantua Soul's video for the song "Drive" will soon be available on Joetown.com.

The Flames' CD, Fast, Easy, Cheap is gaining momentum on college and commercial radio, led by the single "Cheated on You".

Illface is finishing up thier debut CD, which they expect to be out in the fall and describe their music as "a new genre of music...GUTTER METAL."

NEW PROJECT....AMERICAN TRASH, a band that features Joe, singer Steve Broderick(Mama Kettle, Opium for the Masses), and singer/songwriter/actor Dan Formica is doing a song for "The Duke of Nice," a movie in which he stars. He is also doing pre-production for his upcoming record.

August 3, 1999
It's that time once again, when the New Haven and Hartford Advocates are hosting the Grand Band Slam, a chance for you to vote for your favorite bands. Be sure to cast your votes in both advocates, as both New Haven and Hartford have some killer bands.

July 22, 1999
Bee Zoo is getting regular air play on Radio Pons 97FM, in SE France on John Cox's Saturday evening show. Check out: http://ghostland.com/radio.html for more information.

July 11, 1999
If this isn't a sign that rock music is finally banding together, I don't know what is...Dee Snider, legendary for his performances with Twisted Sister and Widowmaker, will host a live weekday morning show on Radio 104 from 5:30-10, starting on Monday, July 12th.

July 9, 1999
Gargantua Soul is currently working on new material for a full-legnth CD with new member DJ Budzy "The UG". The band hopes that the CD will be out sometime in 1999. G-Soul has also signed a management deal with Ford Englerth, out of CA, who also manages Rage Against The Machine. Together, they are generating label interest, as the band has the potential to create quite a stir in the music industry.

This fall, Soundscape will release a special edition CD of the Man & Machine trilogy which was recorded for the Grave New World CD, not yet released. Only 1000 CDs will be pressed, and all will be autographed. Soundscape is also in the studio recording a song for the Fates Warning tribute CD, which is also scheduled for release in the fall. In the meantime, the band can be seen on the Never Made It Out Of The Grave Tour on Saturday, July 17 at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY with Kings X, and on Sunday, July 18 at City Limits in Danbury with Ice Age, Crucible, X Factor X, Aztec Jade, Event, as well as others. For info on either show, call Angel Thorne Music at 1-800-893-3134.

July 7, 1999
Washington DC-based Division, who are on tour with CT natives Without Warning and X Factor X, has parted ways with drummer E.J. Ripple on good terms. The remaining members of the power metal band wish Ripple the best of luck in his future endeavors. Meanwhile, the band is searching for a new drummer. Interested musicians should call (703) 924-9857, or e-mail scott@division-usa.com.

July 4, 1999
Gargantua Soul has been invited to play Woodstock '99 and will perform on the AMP3 stage. A bus trip is also leaving to see G-soul perform their last show before Woodstock at Coney Island High in New York on July 10th. E-mail Dolabox@aol.com or Gargantuasoul@hotmail.com for info. Finally, the band will be featured in the "Rock On The Rise" section of next month's issue of Metal Edge magazine.

Be sure to pick up the magazine, as I will also have a letter published in that issue in the "Mailbag" section about my thoughts on the Columbine incident and how rock music has been blamed for it.

June 25, 1999
Drift has officially changed their name to Heavy Reign and can now be reached at: HevyReign@aol.com instead of DriftMusik@aol.com. The band's web page will be updated shortly, telling everyone of the name change. You can catch Heavy Reign at Toad's Place in New Haven on July 15th.

You can find Bee Zoo's Boobalah reviewed in a 'zine called Satan's Candy Basket, which can be found at: http://freehosting2.at.webjump.com/be/beezoo/satan.htm. The 'zine will also be undergoing a name change to Treats from the Underground in the near future. Bee Zoo will also be performing at the Riverfest extravaganza (on 125 Riverside Drive) that happens on July 3rd. They will be one of four bands that will be there. E-mail Rob Kudyba at: kudyba@erols.com for more information.

June 23, 1999
A special thanks goes out from Bone Orchard to the fans who checked them out at Downtime in New York this past Friday. The show was a huge success, and I'm sure those in the NY area will be happy to know that Bone Orchard will be returning in the near future. Bone Orchard is also working on a one or two track CD with new tunes that should be out sometime this summer. In the meantime, you can catch Bone Orchard at City Limits on Friday, June 25th.

Massachussetts beware, as Gargantua Soul is invading The Lucky Dog in Worcester on Saturday, June 26th and Geraldine's in West Springfield on Sunday, the 27th. G-Soul is also working on a new web page that will be up shortly at: http://www.gargantuasoul.com.

June 14, 1999
S.L.A.M. (Support for Local Artists and Musicians) will be hosting SLAM Fest '99 (18+) on Saturday, July 17th at Husky Blues on the UConn campus from 2-11 pm. The show is a benefit for VH-1's "Save The Music Foundation" and will feature Patti Rothberg, Missing Joe, Johnny Young, Seminiferous, Chelsea Genzano, Never Seen Blue, Jason Drug Reaction, Dave Isaacs, 4:20, and one other un-determined band. Tickets are $10 in advance. Send a check or money order to: S.L.A.M., c/o Mike Vardal, PO Box 622, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

June 4, 1999
Ivanhoe have found a new singer, Jim "Shamis" Collins, who officially makes his debut with the band at J.J. Tunes in South Widnsor on Saturday, June 5th. Collins has played and recorded with Sib Hashian, (the band) Boston's drummer and has already played a couple of warm-up shows with Ivanhoe.

Be sure to vote for you favorite local band in the Hartford Advocate's Grand Band Slam vote.

The Bee Zoo will start playing a couple of shows in the coming weeks in the Fairfield County area, so be sure to check them out. Dates and venues are available at their web site.

Now that Beyond Reality have officially broken up, bassist Duke Gunn has grouped former members of Safe Haven, Street, and Cheater, to form a band called Silence. Their first show was at Toads Place on May 27th and went fairly well, as there was a great deal of interaction between the band and the crowd. The band's music is in the vein of Fates Warning, Vicious Rumors, and Crimson Glory. A website is forthcoming, so be sure to check Silence out if you haven't already.

April 20, 1999
Revelation--Fall Victim is currently seeking a new singer. The band is looking for someone who can sustain the screams and high notes of Pantera and Slayer. Those who are interested should contact the band at: RnB1613@aol.com.

April 10, 1999
I usually don't plug television shows, but VH-1 has a rock show that plays rock videos (mostly of the 80's and early '90's). Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses, Rush, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy, Motorhead, Buckcherry, and early Alice In Chains and Soundgarden have all been played during the show, so be sure to check it out. It's on each week night at midnight.

April 8, 1999
Machinery is holding off on the release of their live CD (recorded at Toads Place in August '98) in order to concentrate on new material. The band is also opening for Overkill at Toads on Thursday, April 15th and is expected to unveil some new material.

April 7, 1999
The New Terror Tour, featuring X Factor X, Without Warning, New York-based Enertia, and D.C. power metal band Division, will head through Pittsburgh, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut, and all around the east coast of the US. Be sure to check it out, as these are all killer bands!!

March 27, 1999
I know this isn't really news, and is a repetition of something I stated earlier, but this is worth repeating.

I am sick of people labeling bands as "pop rock", "alternative", "heavy metal", "hardcore", etc. All of these classifications are all part of one main genre, and that is ROCK!!!!!!

The recording industry has messed with our heads, and has made rock fans turn against each other in order to push rap and R&B. People, stop complaining that Metallica or Rob Halford (former/legendary Judas Priest singer for those who don't know) sold out!!!!!!! They are still part of the genre known as rock, and that is all we need to know!!!! We must work together and not against each other, in order to bring the two extremes (pop rock and heavy metal) back together to create a force that the recording industry must deal with!!!!!!!! If we don't, the recording industry has won this little "game", and rap and R&B will get that much stronger in the years to come. I dread that thought. Now, why am I telling you this? There is no better place to start than in the underground music scene!! It is here that tomorrow's rock resurgence resides!!!!

March 9, 1999
DANGER DANGER is seeking a new lead guitarist. If you can play, live in driving distance of New York City, are in your twenties or early thirties, don't smoke, and have a good temperament, send a tape photo, and bio to D2 Guitarist, P.O Box 437, Great Neck, NY 11020-0437.

March 3, 1999
X Factor X can be heard on Perris Record's latest CD sampler.

Hammered Fest (East Coast Fiesta Grande) will take place on May 29th and 30th at The Pit in Torrington. A number of bands from Mass, VA, NY, and Conn will perform. A tentative list includes: GRIEF(ma), KONTORTION(ct), REACT(ct), BLACK ARMY JACKET(ny), DISASSCOCIATE(ny), DEVOLA(ny), ASSTROLAND(ny), CATTLEPRESS(ny), INCOMING!(ma), MIDIAN(va fets. members of ENEMY SOIL), DEVOID OF FAITH(ny), PIG DESTROYER(va), DISTRAUGHT(ny). For more information, e-mail MRASSUCK@HOTMAIL.COM, or call The Pitt at (860) 482-9906.

February 21, 1999
Staind, a band out of Springfield, Mass. has been signed to Elektra Records and plan to tour with Kid Rock until late spring, when Kid Rock hooks up with Ozzfest '99. Meanwhile, Staind has received airplay in regular rotation at 106.9 WCCC.

In related news, the station as of late, has been playing other local bands such as Gargantua Soul, The Flames, and Innuendo in regular rotation. Check out wccc.com for more information on how to get your band played. Bug the hell out of them and keep requesting local bands!!!!! Their request number is (860) 525-WCCC

Minor Records, a record company based in North Caronina, is currently looking for unsigned bands to contribute material for an upcomming compilation CD. For more information and details, e-mail MinorRecrd@aol.com.

February 6, 1999
Ctmusic.com is putting together a compilation video to run on local public access stations. If you are interested in having your band included, send e-mail to: email@ctmusic.com.

Ctmusic.com is also putting together a compilation CD of local bands to rock out censorship. For more information, check out the R.O.C. link on the links page.

January 22, 1999
Metal Edge Magazine is saying that a Los Angeles-based indie label is putting together a compilation of 80's hard rock/metal songs covered by unsigned bands. Interested musicians should e-mail speedynumb@aol.com or call (323)-913-1585.

I also received an e-mail from Filipe Marta, who is head of a heavy metal radio show in Portugal called S.O.S. The show specializes in all kinds of extreme rock (hard rock, heavy metal, industrial, alternative, death metal, grindcore, hardcore, doom metal, etc). The radio show will soon be online when their web page is completed. Filipe continues, "We know that some of you have representation in our country, but we prefer to work directly with you. Please send CDs, tapes, newsletters, and other info to the address below."
S.O.S. HEAVY-METAL RADIO SHOW
P.O.BOX 408
4703 BRAGA CODEX
PORTUGAL
Filipe Marta can be reached by e-mail at: sosradio@hotmail.com. If requested, he can send you a copy of a recorded show.

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