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[ASPRon]

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Arkaea

Years in the Darkness - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uLAvZdllsk

The first one was the easy one now Raymond ,Christian(Fear Factory) and Jon , Pat(Threat Signal) ramp it up!


While their Fear Factory brothers (past and present) are off doing side projects, Christian Wolbers and Raymond Herrera have stuck together to nurture their own offspring, Arkaea. Full of the rhythmic hydraulics characteristic of Fear Factory, Arkaea’s debut Years in the Darkness is nads-out heavy yet surprisingly chocked full of ear-friendly cadence.


Arkaea’s marriage between blunt force and near FM-ready tunefulness is easier to digest than you think. As a fair chunk of these songs were originally penned for Fear Factory, expect to hear said shades in “The World As One,” “Break the Silence,” “Locust,” “Rise Today” “Gone Tomorrow” and the title track.

Then hold onto your skulls for the blistering carnage of “Awakenings” as Arkaea annihilates their recording equipment with abusive riffs and flagellating beat patterns. Even a song this brutal still manages to cough out a soaring chorus from Jon Howard, who shifts from aggro snarls to uplifting rasps.

Make no mistake; this is no pop metal album since Herrera, Wolbers and Kavanagh pour everything they have into making Years in the Darkness an ear-splitting endeavor, but they’re brave enough (like Fear Factory on their past couple albums) to consider the possibilities of shrewd harmony within their amp-thumping context.

[ASPRon]

New band heading to Rockband Network

Undaunted

Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/undauntedofficial
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/OfficialUndaunted?v=wall

This is a new band that will be heading out soon!

The New Band featuring World Renowned Vocalist
Russell Allen (Symphony X) & Guitar Virtuoso Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp).

[ASPRon]

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From our partners at Round Kid Records/Universal Music Group

Terra Terra Terra - Transmission Lost

Loren Taylor ( vocals/ guitar), Matthew Hagelberger (guitar), John Dye (synth), and Isaac Eisenhauer (drums) spent the better part of the last three years honing a diverse musical style that is at once unique, but also holds true to the band's roots. Since formation, Terra Terra Terra has been tirelessly touring the central Florida music unit, amassing fans by the droves, winning audiences over with a sound that oozes style, depth, and mainstream appeal.

In 2007, the band released its first album, Self Titled. Driven by a growing, local buzz, and positive returns on CD sales, Terra Terra Terra caught the attention of emerging record label Round Kid Records. RKR (a sub-division of Bonded Records) plans to produce and release the band's highly anticipated follow up effort, Mind Like A Man, Soul Like A Child. Distribution is slated for July 28, 2009. Listen for the song "Transmission Lost" on your local radio



Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W61SNmmm_Q
Official Vid from UMG - http://www.universalmusic.com/artist...st/31441254001

From Our Partners E1 Entertainment (Koch Records) and Shelly Bay

Dirge Within - Forever the Martyr


Chicago based metal band ..Dirge Within.. recently released their debut album .."Force Fed Lies".. via E1 Entertainment. ..Dirge Within.. features Jeremy "Jerms" Genske, Shaun Glass, Matt Szlachta, James Pezanoski, and Frankie Harchut. The debut album has been spreading like wildfire throughout the country and earning rave reviews. .."Force Fed Lies".. was recorded at Belle City Sound with engineer/producer Chris Djuricic, with vocals recorded at The Dope Factory with producer Edsel Dope. The album fuses melody and undiluted aggression, all while saying something worth listening to and that speaks to the a red-blooded, meat eating, beer drinking American audience.

Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/Dirgewithin
Official vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=682EwDkICcc

And for those who are mad at the drum kits

Kataklysm - Numb and Intoxicated (Double Bass Edition)

Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZKOd6W17vw

Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. They call their musical style "northern hyperblast" after an advertisement in M.E.A.T. magazine describing another band, Fear Factory, as "hyperblast". The term refers to the extremely fast blast beats that Kataklysm's drummer, Max Duhamel, fuses into the music!

[ASPRon]

Some cool Non Metal bands we are working on to give you guys a taste.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHPoW9q4ldk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF_mxeeVno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgZ5TSHba5E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcfxAScI-To


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPbGetp_HE0

[asiansteev]

hahaha, i like that the non-metal bands that you're working with are all still a little metal. you guys have an addiction!

[ASPRon]

hahaha, i like that the non-metal bands that you're working with are all still a little metal. you guys have an addiction!

Paging Dr Drew paging Dr Drew lol

[ASPRon]

Some more tunes out in error 404 with Pro -Drums

Grieve for Tomorrow - Beauty is Deceiving

Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/grievefortomorrow
Website - http://grievefortomorrow.com/
Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKdvxtHB3iA

Grieve For Tomorrow is a 4 piece Alternative Metal band from Southern California. Grieve for Tomorrow was formed by Greg & Dan Steward of "Katharsis"(04'-07') and Danny Lape & Dane McNair of "Shot in the Dark"(06'-07'). After differences in their prior bands they decided make the Ultimate Group, "Grieve for Tomorrow".



Why should any come see Grieve for Tomorrow's live show? Here's your answer! G4T is Hard-striving, Dedicated, Professional, Fun, and know how to get the job done without Disrespecting anyone, type of BAND. Come Support their cause and donate to childrens foundations. If you want Heart Pounding, Guitar Spinning, Kick Fliping, Headbanging, Sing along choruses, Catchy Heavy Melodic Riffs and, Feel like your in the band, and know that they care, Grieve for Tomorrow is who you want to see!



Silent Descent - Beyond Grey -(Double Bass Edition)

Silent Descent are a seven-piece trance metal band from Dartford, England.

Combining metal with trance and synth, they are viewed by many as an innovative band. Their sound can be described as a mixture of melodic death metal and trance music.

[ASPRon]

2 more out with Pro-Drums

The third offering from our brothers at Nuclear Blast Records

Kataklysm - At the Edge of the World


Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZcypKL7QRA


Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. They call their musical style "northern hyperblast" after an advertisement in M.E.A.T. magazine describing another band, Fear Factory, as "hyperblast". The term refers to the extremely fast blast beats that Kataklysm's drummer, Max Duhamel, fuses into the music.

Then from Finland

We are the Illusion - The Podium

Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJnXRhJwzcs


We Are The Illusion, a progressive/technical metal band from Finland. A new name to most, but a must hear for everyone! Recorded at Ansa studios, We Are The Illusion have created a masterpiece of an EP. Six songs and stellar artwork designed by Daniel Wagner of DDub-Designs is now available as a free download from the bands website.

“If you haven’t yet checked out We Are The Illusion, we think it’s high time you did so. This band is seriously too epic to even describe properly. All the brutality you want out of your metal, and all the progressive jamfest you can handle! It seems this band is poised to really start taking things over all over the world.” – Hails & Horns

[ASPRon]

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with Pro - Double Bass
Arkaea - Years in the Darkness


While their Fear Factory brothers (past and present) are off doing side projects, Christian Wolbers and Raymond Herrera have stuck together to nurture their own offspring, Arkaea. Full of the rhythmic hydraulics characteristic of Fear Factory, Arkaea’s debut Years in the Darkness is nads-out heavy yet surprisingly chocked full of ear-friendly cadence.

Raymond Herrera uses a mix of drumming styles with incredible execution. He's capable of doing prog, speed, thrash, death, melodic, whatever you ask of him. His technique is one of the best in the industry as well,

He's well-known for his overhand crossovers leading between cymbal and snare to create off-time mix-ups, as well as a unique double bass kick ability. This guy can TRULY stop on a dime, and his double bass helped define an entire generation of new drummers.

[ASPRon]

Some more awesome tunes for you!

From our Partners at Basement Records

Fiction Reform - Whites in their Eyes

Preview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO6CEjLkqds
Official Vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNLfR2d_95Y

The newest addition to Basement Records is Fiction Reform. The band comprising of members of CIVET, THE DEAL, THE LAST GANG and BULLET TREATMENT play uptempo, catchy, hard rockin’ tunes in the vein of BAD RELIGION, RISE AGAINST, THE DISTILLERS & FOO FIGHTERS. Led by female vocalist Brenna Red their first full length release “Revelation In The Palms Of The Weak” was released on April 20th, 2010 on Basement Records. Their first single, “Small Silhouette”, was first heard on ESPN’s SportsCenter LA and has since been featured on Blank TV and Faction Radio on Sirius/XM radio. Other Fiction Reform songs have been featured on MTV’s “Dudesons in America” and "Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory. Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on the Fiction Reform news


Decrepit Birth - The Resonance from our brothers at Nuclear Blast

Preview- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8P5Zapuwek

Decrepit Birth is a technical death metal band from Santa Cruz, California, USA, signed to Nuclear Blast. They have released three studio albums through Unique Leader Records and a demo independently. All of their studio albums feature artwork by renowned fantasy artist Dan Seagrave. Their latest album, Polarity, was released on July 27, 2010