Tremonti—the band comprising Mark Tremonti on vocals/guitars, Eric Friedman on guitars/backing vocals and Garrett Whitlock on drums— has a lot to celebrate this week. The band’s latest studio album, "A Dying Machine," released worldwide via Napalm Records on June 8, has stormed the U.S. sales charts, giving the group its fourth top 10 on the Independent Current Album... Continue Reading →
With an anthemic, ‘80s-inspired sound and striking, blue-haired image, Diamante has stormed onto the national music scene in 2018. The 21-year-old Mexican-Italian-American’s debut album, “Coming in Hot” (read Live Metal’s review), was released on June 15 via Better Noise Records/Eleven Seven Music, following her duet with Bad Wolves on the song “Hear Me Now,” the... Continue Reading →
From Ashes to New, originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, started making a name for itself with its debut album, “Day One” (2016), fusing elements of nu metal with more modern sensibilities. Wholesale lineup changes ensued, however, leaving front man/rapper/programmer Matt Brandyberry as the only original member. The revamped band—which also includes guitarist Lance Dowdle, on board... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Review by Greg Maki ----- “Coming in Hot,” the debut album from 21-year-old Mexican-Italian American, Boston-raised, Los Angeles-based, blue-haired Diamante, bristles with youthful energy and rock ‘n’ roll attitude, signalling the arrival of a compelling new voice on the national scene. With 14 songs, the album might seem a bit daunting at first, but with... Continue Reading →
The Loudwire Gen-X Summer Tour, which features Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm, has partnered with events company Anrgirl Powered by vVents Music Entertainment to broadcast the July 3 show in Miramar, Florida, as an exclusive live stream pay-per-view event. The show will feature an HD-quality, interactive live stream featuring full performances from all four bands. Admission will include backstage hangouts... Continue Reading →
