Interview with Brian Fair from SHADOWS FALL; Fire From the Sky in stores NOW! @shadowsfallband @razorandtie
Boston’s Shadows Fall continue to blaze a trail of hardcore inspired metal chaos all over the world, leaving little else but charred ashes in their wake. After 7 albums, the 5-piece is still pushing the boundaries of modern metal music and inspiring any number of promising young fans to learn how to shred. Seriously. The proof can be seen by members’ often-flooded lesson schedules while on the road.
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Show Review for @DEFTONES and THE CONTORTIONIST @tcband – 3/4/13 – Main Street Armory
Ok, let me start off by saying that 1) Deftones are an AMAZING band with incredible output, stage presence, and longevity and 2) The Contortionist are also a sick group of diverse musical influences and provided a good fit to open up the show. Great lineup, with a few nit-picky smatterings of 1st person truth. Good, Bad, and Ugly style… Go!
THE BIG UP Phase 1 lineup announcement; August 8-10 Claverack, NY @thebigup @blpfam
Ahh, festivals… We just can’t get enough of ’em over here at Live High Five! Here’s another doozy happening in August at Hemlock Hollow Farm in Claverack, NY. Holy Fuck, Jojo Mayer and Nerve, Kung Fu, Dopapod, Brothers Past, and this is the first wave? Down like a clown, Charlie Brown. Read on for the skinny so far, and click the highlighted links above to see some past interviews with several of the performers!
THE BIG UP MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL UNVEILS PHASE ONE OF THE 2013 MUSICAL LINEUP
AND NEW VENUE LOCATION!
August 8th – 10th, 2013 at Hemlock Hollow Farm in Claverack, NY
Selecting the defining sounds of summer once again, this year’s Phase One acts include Holy Fuck, Escort, the world premiere of Abakus live band, a DJ set from Chris Keating of Yeasayer, Jojo Mayer & Nerve, host band Higher Organix, Kung Fu, Dopapod, Brothers Past, Normal Instruments and Party Supplies. Additional artists and major headliners to be announced soon!
Drummer Spotlight Interview with JASON BITTNER from SHADOWS FALL @jbittnerdrums @TAMA_USA @zildjiancompany@shadowsfallband @anthrax
Why did the drummer stare at the frozen juice can?
Because it said, “Concentrate”.
Drummers always get a bum rap. Why is that? Ever seen a good band with a shitty drummer? No. Know why? BECAUSE THEY DON’T FUCKING EXIST.
Drummers rule! We hit stuff, get peoples’ butts shaking, and ultimately determine whether or not the band is going to perform well. You CANNOT have a solid band without a solid drummer, so all you 6-string wankers out there with your tapping and flooded solos can suck it… This one is for the hitters.
I sat down with Shadows Fall’s percussive madman Jason Bittner on February 16th in Syracuse, NY to get talk about how he got started playing, what he’s currently beating the hell out of, and what he’s got going on in 2013. Take note: He’s available for lessons, touring, and recording sessions, so if you want a metal legend backing you up from April until August, I’ve got the guy!
NEW WU-TANG CLAN RECORD COMING THIS YEAR!
Here’s an awesome bit of news for an otherwise typical Monday afternoon. WU-TANG CLAN are getting ready to drop a new album!
Throw those W’s up! Read about it HERE!
