December 9th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
The folks at the 2011 Download Festival felt it. Fans who saw them opening for Black Stone Cherry felt it. The lucky masses who’ll be at Hammerfest 2012 are about to feel it. Soon everyone will know the band that Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot has called “absolutely awesome stuff!”
Ripple Music, the home of authentic, retro rock and metal, is proud to announce the signing of Northern Ireland’s most explosive rock n’ roll import, Trucker Diablo! After blowing away the crowds from the stages of 2011’s Download Festival, this Irish four-piece grabbed the attention of the U.S. rock label Ripple Music and immediately began working on plans to get the music heard around the world. The Devil Rhythm is a 40-plus minute thrill ride of rock n’ roll album that will have every head banging to the heavy groove and rocking to its muscular riffs and adrenaline. (more…)
Tags: classic rock, Hard Rock, heavy rock, Ireland, Music News, new album, Ripple Music, stoner rock, The Devil Rhythm, Trucker Diablo
Posted in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Modern Hard Rock, Music News
December 5th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
12/5/2011 – Macon, GA – Truly one of the hardest working people in the music industry, 2011 has been a landmark year for blind recording artist, engineer, producer and inspirational speaker Joey Stuckey. With the release of his latest acclaimed CD ‘The Shadow Sound’ in February of this year, Stuckey has been hitting the road performing and speaking all over the country – October alone saw Stuckey in Hawaii, Los Angeles and Nashville. However, October was a landmark month because Joey was honored by a non-profit organization in his hometown of Macon, Georgia where he serves as the official music ambassador. The organization “New Town Macon”, a non-profit tasked with revitalizing the downtown area of Macon, presented Joey with a special recognition award for his contribution to his community. Joey has been instrumental in shaping Macon’s musical landscape. Stuckey was also recognized for his active role in preparing for Macon’s future. (more…)
Tags: Blues Rock, classic rock, Joe Stuckey, Macon Georgia, Music News, The Shadow Sound
Posted in Blues, Classic Rock, Music News
November 12th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
11/11/2011 – Danbury, CT – Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods. Elegant Stealth will be released on ZXY Music on November 25th. (more…)
Tags: classic rock, Elegant Stealth, guitar rock, Melodic Rock, Music News, new album, new release, Progressive Rock, Wishbone Ash
Posted in Classic Rock, Melodic Rock, Music News, Progressive Rock