Tainted Nation Guitarist
UK’s modern hard rocker TAINTED NATION have announced the addition of guitarist Joel Peters (FURY) to the group's ranks.



Commented TAINTED NATION drummer Mark Cross: "We'd like to introduce to you and welcome Joel Peters, former guitarist of the band FURY, to the TAINTED NATION family. Since we started rehearsing and playing live with the band, we realised how important a second guitar was, especially for our live performances.
Showdown by Voodoo Highway
Italian hard rockers VOODOO HIGHWAY have released the new video for the track ‘This is Rock'n'Roll, Wankers!’. The mafia styled video can be viewed below:



‘This is Rock'n'Roll, Wankers!’ comes off the band's second album ‘Showdown’, the worldwide release only download and physical in GAS is scheduled for April 26 via Dust On The Tracks Records through Sony (Europe), Audioglobe (Italy), Suburban (Benelux), Border (Scandinavia), MVD (USA), April 29 - Proper Music (UK), Universal (Canada).

“Showdown” track listing:

01. This Is Rock’N'Roll Wankers!
02.
Famous Underground Debut
Canadian hard rockers FAMOUS UNDERGROUND - the new project of Nick Walsh, formerly frontman of SLIK TOXIK, together with his long-time bassist/musical partner Laurie-Anne Green at his side - recently inked a world-wide two album deal with German label Dust On The Tracks Records (DOTT).

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The group's self-titled debut album, which is slated for release on June 7th, will be released through Sony (Europe), MVD (USA), RSK (UK) and Universal (Canada).

Tracklisting:

1. Wasteland
2.
Voodoo Highway & R-Mine Productions
Italian hard rock band VOODOO HIGHWAY have announced to work on close collaboration with R-MINE PRODUCTIONS. The Belgium based booking agency is known for their many Summer festivals that they organize in Europe as well as tour planning for many bands.



VOODOO HIGHWAY is already confirmed for the R-MINE METALFEST 2013 playing main stage Friday 21st June 2013.
Wastin Miles Video
Italian hard rockers VOODOO HIGHWAY have released a new video "Wastin  Miles" from their second album "SHOWDOWN", to be released worldwide via Dust On The Tracks Records through Sony, Universal, Proper Music Group, MVD, Suburban on April 26th (UK release is set on April 29th). Watch the video below:

Press quotes so far:

“Showdown is a perfect album. 43 minutes of divine classic hard rock.” (My Global Mind – USA)
“Top release.
Reverse Grip Video
Canadian Hard Rockers REVERSE GRIP have released a new video from their debut album "Hunger For Chaos", self-released in Sept. 2012. Watch the video "Mirror Mirror" below:

REVERSE GRIP is a Super High Energy Hard Rock Band formed by Dru, Sean and Dylan Broda, three real Brothers from Toronto, Canada. Brothers, Dru, Sean and Dylan Broda, along side Kramer White, pack a super hard hitting, High Energy brand of 80s influenced Hard Rock.
Famous Underground - Necropolis
"Necropolis", a brand new track from Canadian hard rockers FAMOUS UNDERGROUND - the new project of Nick Walsh, formerly frontman of SLIK TOXIK, together with his long-time bassist/musical partner Laurie-Anne Green at his side, can be streamed below.



The song is taken from the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on June 7 in Europe and July 2 in USA & Canada via Dust On The Tracks Records.

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Makeup: Luda Zadorovich Make-up Artistry
Tracklisting:

1. Wasteland
2. Overdrive
3.
Faithsedge Studio Report
California based rockers FAITHSEDGE are currently recording their new album "The Answer Of Insanity". The new FAITHSEDGE studio report takes you behind the scenes into the studio for the upcoming album slated for 2013. Go "Back to Fabrizio's" via the real Marty Mcfly house circa 2013 to the next FAITHSEDGE studio report. You can already check the new studio report with new music in the background below:



Lead guitarist Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Keysman Eric Ragno (Fergie Fredrickson) and singer Giancarlo Floridia take you behind the scenes for the new FAITHSEDGE video at "OC Recording".
Tainted Nation Band 2013
BLACK MOON CREEP and ROCK N GROWL BOOKING have forged their first collaborative tour together. It is for UK's modern hard rockers TAINTED NATION who will play 7 shows in October this year in Spain. Support bands have to be announce to a later point.
Tainted Nation tour dates in Spain:


04. October - Burgos - Sala BNB, Spain
05. October - Ourense - Sala Berlín, Spain
08. October - Castellón - Pub D'Leyend, Spain
09. October - Valencia - Sala Novelty, Spain
10.
Famous Underground Dead Weight
Canadian Hard Rockers Famous Underground released their video for the track 'Dead Weight', featured on their new self-titled debut album out now via Dust On The Tracks Records. The new single 'Dead Weight' is a melodic romp that takes you on a trip with an anthemic message that pertains to everyone. Sonically this represents the light and shade that is F.U., the song is a wakeup call for people to realize that they have the power to help create a more positive world.
RAVEN Announce North American Tour; MPIRE OF EVIL To Support





Veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN will embark on a U.S. and Canadian tour in September. Joining them on the tour will be special guests and longtime friends MPIRE OF EVIL, the band formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals). The tour will start in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 11 and end in Chicago, Illinois on October 1.
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