Originating in 1994, the Los Angeles based band The Militants are experienced in the art of creating dynamic extreme metal music. The Militant’s sound is characterized by its guitar crunch, hardcore beats and a brutal yet melodic primal vocal style. Influences include: Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Ministry, Motorhead, The Dead Kennedys, Obituary, Iron Maiden, Venom […]
NAMM Exhibitors Bring Solutions to The Business of Music Audigo Labs – Booth 5348 The Pocket-Sized Recording Studio for iPhone https://www.audigolabs.com With this wireless microphone, amp, and mobile studio AP you’re ready to make production-quality videos. BackStage360 met with Founder and CEO Armen Nazarian and discussed the concept: Q: With creators today looking for […]
With their newest album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, Counting Crows continue their tradition of delivering uncompromisingly honest music grounded in pure feeling—even when the stories at the center of those songs are essentially fiction. “Palisades Park,” for instance, not only draws on Duritz’s teen years in the wilds of San Francisco, but also mines inspiration from […]
The mighty ZEBRA, 40 years ago today on March 21st 1983 released their acclaimed self titled debut album, selling out shows everywhere becoming one of Atlantic Records fastest rising stars. The record was quickly certified GOLD within a few short months. In celebration of their 1983 release, Zebra has announced nationwide 2023 tour dates, performing […]
Foghat kicked off their Road Fever Tour this month at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Formed in 1971 in England, 2023 marks Foghat’s fifty-second year together. Even though they endured many personnel changes during that time, Foghat remains devoted to the blues. Long known for their distinctive slide guitar and hard-driving boogie sound, the […]
Having been named Billboard’s #1 Country Tour, Kenny Chesney and his three-years-in-the-waiting Here and Now Tour arrive at #5 for Total Gross and #3 for Tickets Sold/People Played to in authoritative touring trade POLLSTAR’s Year End issue. Being the highest-ranking Nashville artist, he also becomes the #1 country tour. For total gross, with his fan friendly prices, Chesney lands behind Bad Bunny, […]
In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best […]
Gibson TV, the iconic, American instrument brand’s award-winning, worldwide online network–features original series about music and culture from the world’s best storytellers. Gibson TV has premiered the second season of the show titled “The Process”–the award-winning, landmark documentary series which offers a captivating exploration into the making of Gibson guitars. Shot on location in Bozeman, Montana, Season 2 of “The Process” is a 14-episode […]