Dark Star Records in Association with Sony Music and the Liquid Music Group are pleased to announce the release of “HEROES”, the new music video by The Absence Project. The music video was released in support of the bands new 5 song EP, “Into The Unknown”.
Singer Songwriter Jenny Franck is up for “Best New Artist” For the Song “Black Crows” and has been officially accepted for a Nomination in round one of the 57th annual Grammy Awards.
The song “Black Crows” is also featured in the movie and on the Soundrack to Jezebeth 2 Hour of the Gun, a Vampire Western Adventure Film, Written and Directed by Damien Dante and Produced by Damien Dante and Jeffrey A. Swanson. The movie has been completed and is currently in the film festival circuit. The movie is slated to be released on Cable TV, Blu-Ray, DVD and the Top VOD Platforms in early 2015 via SGL Entertainment and their partners MVD Visual and Indie Rights Movies.
Black Crows by Jenny Franck:
Watch the Music Video for Black Crows by Jenny Franck:
From mind to melody comes the second release from the “Prelude to Shadow” EP with the six minute epic, “Roses of Dusk, At Dawn Turned Dust” written by Drake Mefestta and additionally orchestrated along with Spencer Creaghan, featuring the percussion works of Rick Hernandez (Reign Inferno). The concept behind this piece is nothing short of a rhyme for revenge, entailing emotions bathed in blood and war. The sounds cascade, enveloping the song in an atmosphere of strife and conflict that reflect the over-arching story behind “The prelude to Shadow”.
Look for DiAmorte’s new EP “Prelude to Shadow” to be released worldwide early next year via Dark Star Records in Association with Sony Music Entertainment.
Stream the New Single “Roses of Dusk, At Dawn Turned Dust” here:
The “Classic Rock” Tribute Band AXIS May Just Have the Coolest Following in Northern California, and it’s no wonder considering this band could be the best Classic Rock cover band in the Bay Area. This group of talented musicians have managed to put together the Ultimate Tribute to Classic Rock by performing classic songs from Journey, Boston, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and More! One of the Highlights from their show is an Unbelievable medley of Led Zeppelin songs, including Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker and Dazed and Confuzed. Lead vocalist Paul Parry who actually hails from england, can pull off the lead vocals to the tee, and the whole band have their riffs nailed down. No doubt this may be why the ladies flock in to spend the night with AXIS.
Check Out This Video Featuring AXIS and Their Awesome Fans:
We are pleased to announce that the Chicago based Country Metal Band “Haf Bitten Moon” has signed with Dark Star Records. These musicians have been playing hard rock and metal all over the Chicagoland area for many years but now together as “Haf Bitten Moon” the band has unleashed a sound they call Country Metal, complete with heavy slide guitars, hard rock drums, bass and country rock vocals. Look for their new 4 song EP to be released worldwide later this year via Dark Star Records in Association with Sony Music Entertainment.
Haf Bitten Moon is: Sean Finley: Vocals, Michael J. Kurtz: Guitar, Greg Johnson: Bass,
Ronald L. Warford: Drums
Stream The New Single “Get My Rocks Off” by Haf Bitten Moon:
SGL Entertainment and Stigmata Studios has joined forces to produce the Jezebeth Comic book. Jezebeth is a series of cult horror vampire movies produced by Damien Dante and Jeffrey A. Swanson of SGL Entertainment. This comic series will continue the story of the demonic, vampire Jezebeth and expand the crazy and twisted universe of the movie franchise. Present day Jezebeth has moved on from the Blandy massacre and is captivating audiences and prey by weaving dark magic into heavy metal music. However, a righteous Witch Finder emerges to track her down. “It boils down to a good old fashioned protestant grudge match.” Quotes the Artist Jon Towers. Look for the first edition of the Jezebeth Comic book series to be available worldwide, and at the Jezebeth website before Halloween.
WATCH THE JEZEBETH COMIC BOOK PROMO VIDEO:
Story by Jon Towers and Jesse Saxon. Written by Jon Towers and Jesse Saxon. Art and design by Jon Towers. The Jezebeth movie franchise was created by Damien Dante and Jeffrey A. Swanson. And, the Jezebeth character was created by Film Director Damien Dante.
The Album Artwork for “Fading Star” The New Single by Cradle Of Filth keyboardist Lindsay Schoolcraft featuring Dani Filth is Now Complete.
The new song is now available to Download via Bandcamp. SGL Entertainment Artist Drake Mefestta of Drake Arts Studio is behind the Graphic artwork with photography by Tim Tronckoe photography. Drake Mefestta will also be doing the Graphic Arts for the New Cradle of Filth Album. “As the visual creative director we set out from the photography, cover, the booklet, even the coloring, taking every possible means to re-create the luster, the filthy euphoria which made Cradle of Filth one of the top acts in Black Metal” Quotes Drake Mefestta “An album is meant to be experienced and this is what we are creating with quite the feeling of nostalgia as well.”
Drake Mefestta
From Dani Filth:
“Cradle are now officially midway through writing their new album, which promises to really stoke the fires this time round, as the ten songs already shitten are sounding ultimately like a return to the darkly phantasmagorical of the late nineties and early noughties. Hell truly awaits!”
On Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00pm, Todos Santos Park is packed with people of all ages. They are looking forward to a great night of Acoustic Guitars and Blues.
HERE IS A VIDEO MONTAGE OF BLUES FEST 2014
Jeffrey Marshall is a unique bass player, harpist and lead singer. You see Jeffrey has no arms!!! and yet he has managed to write music, sing and play the bass guitar. Because he has no arms, Jeffrey has learned to play the bass guitar with his feet. Jeffrey has performed all around the world giving hope to so many people, and now Jeffrey Marshall brings his original style of music to Concord California.
The Breedloves are Jay Kirkland on lead guitar & Barbara Gorin on 12 string & vocals. Jay has been playing guitar since he was a child, and is an avid song writer, and able to play all styles. of music, from jazz to blues, to metal to fusion. Barbara has been strumming the guitar since she was young as well and has a particular love for playing the 12 string. Together, they have a musical chemistry you will love. Both Jay and Barbara are involved with a wonderful children’s music charity, Guitars Not Guns, particularly the Contra Costa County, California Chapter. Jay is an instructor and sees the joy he can bring to kids through the gift of music. He learned early on how music saved him from destructive behaviors, and believes strongly in what Guitars not Guns stands for.
Mary Louaine Elliot, also known as the Rockin Flute is seen here with Johnny Ramos on Guitar. And, all in all it was a great evening of music at Todos Santo Park in Sunny Concord California.
German Rock Band UNBREAKABLE make their Worldwide Radio Premiere on this week’s edition of
“Streets Of Rock & Roll” the acclaimed radio show hosted by Ron Keel and currently airing on over
50 FM/AM/online stations worldwide. www.StreetsOfRockNRoll.com
Herman Rarebell
UNBREAKABLE’s debut album “Knockout” was produced by longtime “Scorpions” drummer and songwriter Herman Rarebell and will be released July 29th on Dark Star Records. Rarebell himself makes an appearance on Keel’s radio show to talk about the band and their music: “I feel like they have what it takes to go all the way, and they remind me very much of the Scorpions when we were young and first came to the United States,” he proclaims during the exclusive interview which can be heard in its entirety at:
A complete list of affiliate stations and airtimes is also online there. Keel’s one-hour weekly broadcast often features the latest music from rock legends as well as giving the new generation of arena rockers a chance to be heard; another bright young star featured on this year’s Monsters Of Rock Cruise, 15 year-old Gabbie Rae, will be heard on the radio for the first time on this week’s episode of the show. “It’s important to acknowledge those acts – like Scorpions – who blazed the hard rock trail for all of us,” Ron states, “but it’s equally important to support acts like Unbreakable and Gabbie Rae who are the future of this music.”
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Uriah Duffy is an American bassist. He is best known as the former bassist of Whitesnake. Uriah Duffy Has also played with some very well known pop artists like Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys. Uriah moved the crowd with his Funky Bass Style. Also, at the festival was Stung, a tribute to the music of Sting & the Police. Other performers that weekend included: The Breedloves, Pandora’s Hammer, Allman Step Brothers and Many More!!! For more info on Uriah Duffy go to: www.uriahduffy.com
ART ON THE MAIN:
Artist and Photographer Susan Taylor displayed her works at the Art on the Main Festival this past weekend. “Susan Taylor is by far one of the Best Natural Landscape Photographers in the Bay Area” quotes Jeffrey A. Swanson Editor and CEO of Movies Models and Music Magazine.
Susan Taylor Fine Art Photography
Internationally published and award winning photographer, Susan Taylor is San Francisco-based specializing in her distinctive and moving landscape photography. Her limited edition nature photography prints and canvas wraps are a blend of scenic photography, lively colors and artistic flair. Her passion and knowledge drives her to create attractive and deep visions of our natural environment. Susan’s goal for her work is to express her emotional response to the locations she photographs.
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