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May 24, 2012

DEFILER ANNOUNCES NEW RECORD AND PUBLISHING DEAL WITH RAZOR & TIE

New Studio Album To Be Released This Fall

Preview First Track "Lucky 38" Off Album HERE

(New York, NY) - Northern California developing life-core act DEFILER has signed new worldwide deals with Razor & Tie and its publishing arm, Razor & Tie Music Publishing.

DEFILER is currently working on its R&T debut which will be released later this year. The band is self-producing with mixing duties being handled by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Suicide Silence, Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain).

The band is making a new track available now for preview. To check out "Lucky 38" click HERE.

"Words cannot describe how excited I am about signing with Razor & Tie. I've always had massive respect for the label, because of the diverse roster and bands I love, and they're just the greatest people ever," explains lead singer Jake Pelzl. He continues, "I feel like the new album is a true showcase to what all of us can do as a band.
We're going further with the melody, the brutality; I'm playing around with lots of different lyrical ideas. I hope for it to really make an impression in the world of heavy music."

DEFILER recently toured supporting Wayne Static and Polkadot Cadaver. The band will head out on the road in support of the new album this fall.

DEFILER has already earned itself a buzz with "Cryomancer" (which generated over 1.7 million views on YouTube). The song also appeared on last summer's Mayhem Hatewear compilation, For The Headbanger's 2. In 2010, DEFILER released its debut album, Pangaea, and in 2011 Jamey Jasta re-issued the album on his Stillborn Records imprint.

DEFILER is led by 18 year old front man Jake Pelzl and is rounded out by Ethan Lewis - (guitar), Tony Bigley -(guitar), Ian Poole - (drums) and Jesse Dhaliwal - (bass) and managed by Steve Ross for No Name Worldwide.

Defiler is the latest addition to independent label Razor & Tie's expanding roster that includes such artists as
All That Remains, The Sword, For Today, P.O.D., Norma Jean, I Am War, Nonpoint, Saves the Day, Attila, Shadows Fall, Chelsea Grin, and more to be announced soon. The New York City-based label is one of the fastest growing independent record companies in the United States, and has garnered both Platinum sales and Grammy awards in its 20-year history.

www.facebook.com/defilerband

www.twitter.com/defilerofficial

www.youtube.com/defilerband1

SUCH GOLD TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION 7" VINYL ON JUNE 26TH


FIRST STUDIO ALBUM MISADVENTURES SET FOR RELEASE AUGUST 14TH 2012 (RAZOR & TIE)


Listen To "Storyteller" (First Song Off Vinyl and New Album) HERE

(New York, NY) - In advance of their debut studio album, Rochester-based melodic hardcore/punk act Such Gold will release a limited edition 7" vinyl which will include the "Storyteller" and "Locked Out Of the Magic Theater," both tracks off their new album, Misadventures. A limited number of the vinyl have been pressed in both light blue and yellow swirl colors and are available for preorder now at razorandtie.merchnow.com/search/?q=Such+Gold and through the band on tour this summer. The preorder will include a download code for both tracks as well.


Such Gold is set to release their debut full length album, Misadventures, on August 14th via Razor & Tie. The album was produced by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Saves The Day, Lifetime, The Dillinger Escape Plan). Such Gold was also featured in this year's Alternative Press' 100 Bands You Need To Know issue.


Such Gold have also announced additional tour dates this spring and summer. The band will headline a select group of shows and act as support to artists including MxPx. (Full tour dates below).


Such Gold formed in 2009 and have reaped the rewards of their tireless efforts by releasing two EPs, Stand Tall (2009, Mightier Than Sword Records) and Pedestals (2010, 6131 Records). The band also released music on a split EP with Into It. Over It., and released an additional EP with A Loss For Words this past November. Fans of Such Gold have been attracted to the band's pop-punk stylings as the young group marries their love for old school pop-punk, hardcore and indie rock. Alternative Press has raved about the bands' music, "a pitch-perfect, gimmick-free example of how solid the melodic hardcore-influenced pop-punk sound could really be when imbued with an indelible enthusiasm and adolescent passion" and proclaiming the songs are "breathtaking" and "leaving one wanting more." The band has toured with The Wonder Years, We Are The Union, A Loss For Words, Man Overboard, Polar Bear Club, Fireworks, Balance and Composure, Rust Belt Lights, Maker, Kills and Thrills, etc. Such Gold is Ben Kotin (vocals), Nate Derby (guitar), Skylar Sarkis (guitar/vocals) and Devan Bentley (drums).

Such Gold 7" Vinyl Storyteller Track List:

1. Storyteller

2. Locked Out Of the Magic Theater


Such Gold - U.S. Tour Dates

May 26 - Howell, MI - Hartland Performing Arts Complex - Bled Fest

May 27 - Ashtabula, OH - West End Art Space (with Light Years)

June 8 - Providence, RI - The Blood Drive Co-Op +

June 9 - Providence, RI - BloodDrive Co-Op

June 10 - Rutland, VA - Merchants Hall

July 6 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theatre (with MXPX)

July 7 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero (with MXPX)

July 8 - Garden City, NY - Ethical Humanist
Center - Today's Mixtape Fest +

+Headline shows


LINKS

suchgold.com

https://www.facebook.com/suchgold

twitter.com/suchgold

May 23, 2012

FOR TODAY PREMIERE FIRST VIDEO, "FEARLESS," FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO.COM

Immortal (Out May 29th 2012 - Razor & Tie) Available For Preorder Now on iTunes

Confirmed For Full Run of 2012 Van's Warped Tour

"The punchy, pummeling Immortal is rife with crafty guitar hooks and scream-along choruses." - Revolver Magazine

"For Today has made a formidable returnImmortal comes to a successful and satisfying close that is as strong as its opening." - Outburn Magazine

"For Today have dialed back the bombast just enough to make their pounding combination of furious punk and viscous metal sound more immediate and live sounding." - Alternative Press

(New York, NY) - For Today's first video, "Fearless," from the band's new studio album, Immortal has premiered exclusively at VEVO.com - view HERE. The video was directed by Ramon Boutviseth (All That Remains, Trivium, Chelsea Grin). Immortal (out May 29th Razor & Tie) is now available for preorder on iTunes and features 11 new tracks produced by Will Putney (Lamb Of God, Suicide Silence). The album also includes special guest appearances from Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D., Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red and Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant.

For Today recently wrapped up their nationwide headlining "Fight The Silence Tour" presented by HK Army and Substream Magazine. The band is also confirmed for the entire run of the 2012 Van's Warped Tour.

For Today is a Christian metalcore band that will release their fourth full-length album and first for Razor & Tie on May 29th 2012. They are currently on the cover of HM Magazine's May 2012 issue- view HERE. For Today formed in 2005 and has since released one EP and three full-length albums. The hardcore-influenced metal band is known for their non-stop touring, high energy live performance, and unrelenting message. Having played over 1000 shows in five continents, For Today has toured with Emmure, We Came As Romans, Winds of Plague, The Devil Wears Prada. The band headlined the Scream The Prayer Tour 2010 with Maylene and The Sons of Disaster and also was on the Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour with We Came As Romans this past year. To date, For Today has sold over 70,000 albums in North America. As forthcoming about their faith as they are about their musical prowess, For Today have become widely known as one of modern metal's most technically proficient bands. For Today is Mattie Montgomery (lead vocals), Ryan Leitru (lead guitar, vocals), Brandon Leitru (bass), Michael Reynolds (rhythm guitar), and David Morrison (drums, percussion).

FOR TODAY TOUR DATES:
2012 VANS WARPED TOUR
June 16 - Salt Lake City, UT - Utah State Fairpark
June 17 - Denver, CO - Sports Authority Field at Mile High
June 20 - Las Vegas, NV - Luxor Hotel Parking Lot
June 21 - Irvine, CA - Orange County Great Park
June 22 - Pomona, CA - Pomona Fairplex
June 23 - San Francisco, CA - AT&T Park Lot A
June 24 - Ventura, CA - Ventura County Fair
June 27 - Chula Vista, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
June 28 - Glendale, AZ - Camelback Ranch
June 29 - Las Cruces, NM - NMSU Practice Field
June 30 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
July 1 - Houston, TX - Reliant Center Parking Lot
July 3 - Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion
July 5 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 6 - Auburn Hills, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 7 - Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
July 8 - Shakopee, MN - Canterbury Park
July 9 - Bonner Springs, KS - Sandstone Amphitheatre
July 10 - Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center
July 11 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
July 12 - Burgettstown, PA - First Niagara Pavilion
July 13 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 14 - Montreal, QC - Parterre Ile Notre Dame at Parc Jean-Drapeau
July 15 - Toronto, ON - The Flats At Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
July 17 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 18 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion
July 19 - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center
July 20 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
July 21 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
July 22 - Hartford, CT - The Comcast Theatre
July 24 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 25 - Virginia Beach, VA - Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
July 26 - Atlanta, GA - Aaron's Amphitheater at Lakewood
July 27 - Orlando, FL - Central Florida Fairgrounds
July 28 - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheatre
July 29 - St. Petersburg, FL - Vinoy Park
July 30 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 31 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
August 1 - Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheatre
August 4 - Redmond, WA - King County's Marymoor Park
August 5 - Portland, OR - Rose Quarter Riverfront

LINKS
www.fortodayband.com
www.facebook.com/ForToday
www.twitter.com/ForTodayBand
razorandtiepublicity.com/artistpage.php?artist=242

May 22, 2012

THE SWORD RELEASE LIMITED EDITION VINYL SINGLE OF HAMMER OF HEAVEN

AVAILABLE THROUGH WEBSTORE AND ON JUNE TOUR DATES

Due to popular demand, The Sword have produced a 1,000 piece limited edition vinyl single of "Hammer of Heaven". The 7 inch picture disc will also feature a version of "Ebethron" recorded live at Austin's legendary Stubb's Barbeque. The vinyl picture disc will be released on June 22nd and is available now for pre order at www.indiemerch.com/thesword. Those pre ordering will receive the single along with a 7 x 7 signed and numbered glossy insert and an exclusive T-shirt.

A small quantity of the single will also be available at the band's June dates leading to their appearance at the Orion Music and More Festival.

June 17- Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds
June 18- New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Parish
June 19 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
June 20- Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade
June 21 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
June 22- Westchester, PA - The Note

For all information on The Sword, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/theswordofdoom
twitter.com/#!/thesword
www.swordofdoom.com

May 21, 2012

BRAD TO PERFORM ON NBC'S LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON ON MAY 24TH

Band Heads To East Coast For A String of Tour Dates
In Support Of New Album, United We Stand (Razor & Tie)

Watch May 2nd Jimmy Kimmel Live Performance HERE
(New York, NY) - BRAD will perform on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on May 24th to promote their new album United We Stand (Razor & Tie) which was released on April 24th. The band heads to the East Coast for a string of tour dates hitting Philadelphia (5/21), Washington DC (5/22) and New York City (5/23). Tickets for the new shows are on at thebandbrad.com.

United We Stand Press Raves:
"... It's refreshing, shoot-from-the-hip rock and roll." - Seattle Weekly

"...It's most dynamic and diverse outing yet. BRAD's creative palette mirrors the boundless mentality of timeless rock from the '60s and '70s, but Gossard, drummer Regan Hagar, bassist Keith Lowe, and frontman Shawn Smith imbue the music with a passion all their own. It's a landmark for BRAD and one of the year's best records." - Artist Direct

"With their new record United We Stand released last week, Brad is back with some 70's-like grooves and a fresh-sounding energy with tunes such as "Diamond Blues", "Needle And Thread", "Miles Of Rope" and first single, "A Reason To Be In My Own Skin." - Glide Magazine

"The 10 tracks on Brad's latest album, United We Stand, continue to prove the group is more than just a Pearl Jam offshoot while the group itself continues to forge its own identity based around strong melodies and the soulful and versatile vocals of Shawn Smith." - Guerrilla Candy

"Longtime fans of the band will find much to love on United We Stand as BRAD's reflective, unique song writing approach is intact with Shawn Smith's soaring vocals cascading over throughout songs." - Anti-Music

United We Stand is the latest album from Seattle's underground favorites as they celebrate close to 20 years of musical brotherhood. BRAD s Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) on guitar, vocalist/pianist Shawn Smith (Pigeonhed and Satchel), drummer Regan Hagar (Satchel), and bass player Keith Lowe (Fiona Apple and David Sylvian). Longtime fans of the band will find much to love on the ten track United We Stand as BRAD's reflective, unique song writing approach is intact with Shawn Smith's soaring vocals cascading over throughout songs.

Formed in 1992, BRAD originated as an official side-project that developed into something much deeper for fans and band alike. Anchored by Shawn Smith's astonishing vocals, the band's soulful rock sound has spawned four official studio albums. Over the years, Brad has toured off/on and also performed on both Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

BRAD Tour Dates
May 21 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe
May 22 Washington D.C. Red Palace
May 23 New York, NY Gramercy Theater

LINKS
thebandbrad.com

May 16, 2012

FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS NEW STUDIO ALBUM
WASTED YOUTH AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW HERE (OUT JULY 17TH - ARTERY RECORDINGS / RAZOR & TIE)

First Track Off Album, "Hollow," Available For Stream HERE

Confirmed For Summer 2012 All Stars Tour

(New York, NY) - For The Fallen Dreams latest studio album, Wasted Youth (Artery Recordings / Razor & Tie) is now available for preorder in a variety of fan bundles. Wasted Youth (out July 17th) was produced by Tom Denney (formerly of A Day To Remember) in his Florida studio during the winter of 2012.

For The Fallen Dreams Pre Order Bundles all include an instant download of "Hollow," a physical copy of Wasted Youth, band poster, and a choice of 4 different For The Fallen Dreams t-shirts or tank tops. Pre order bundles are available at razorandtie.merchnow.com/search/?q=For+the+Fallen+Dreams.

Watch a lyric video for "Hollow" off Wasted Youth HERE - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fg9meGu6hg&feature=youtu.be

For The Fallen Dreams Wasted Youth cover art also revealed, hi-res available HERE.

The Lansing, Michigan based band recently wrapped up a nationwide tour with Artery Recordings label mates Chelsea Grin, Attila and Vanna. They will hit the road this summer as part of the high profile 2012 All Stars Tour which kicks off on August 3rd and makes stops across the country before concluding on August 27th. Suicide Silence will headline the tour with additional support from Unearth and Dance Gavin Dance (both on select dates) as well as The Word Alive, I See Stars, A Skylit Drive, Winds Of Plague and Attila amongst others. Full tour dates will be announced shortly.

Formed in 2003, For The Fallen Dreams has released three full length albums Changes (2008), Relentless (2009) and Back Burner (2011) on Rise Records, and a self-titled EP (2003). The band has toured extensively, including national stints with Unearth, For Today, Norma Jean, Chelsea Grin and Of Mice & Men as well as European shows supporting A Day To Remember, Bury Your Dead and more. Revolver Magazine said of the bands' music, "the band does manage to create material that will engage even the most jaded heavy-music listener" and Alter The Press said, "They do a great job at the divide between melody and angst, giving enough of each to both move and pump fists, just what every band that walks the line of hardcore needs, wishes for and much, much more." For The Fallen Dreams is Dylan Richter (vocals), Kalan Blehm (guitar), Jim Hocking (guitar) and Arvin Sarathy (drums).

For The Fallen Dreams Wasted Youth 7.17.12
1. Hollow
2. Resolvent Feelings
3. Please Don't Hurt
4. Until It Runs Out
5. Sober
6. Living A Lie
7. Always About You
8. Moving Forward
9. Your Funeral
10. When Push Comes To Shove
11. No One To Blame
12. Waking Up Alone
13. Pretending

Artery Recordings is the label home to The Artery Foundation and an imprint of independent label Razor & Tie, whose roster now includes Chelsea Grin, Vanna, Attila, I Declare War, A Bullet For Pretty Boy, Close To Home, The Crimson Armada and Casino Madrid. A management company since 2004, The Artery Foundation has a knack for finding diamonds in the rough and nurturing them into worldwide prominence. Some of their recent artists flooding the Billboard charts have included Top 40 releases with The Devil Wears Prada and Attack Attack!, Top 100 releases with Alesana and Breath Carolina and additional artists such as Asking Alexandria, Jonny Craig and Dance Gavin Dance.

FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS TOUR DATES
August 3 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theatre
August 4 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
August 5 - Fresno, CA - Blackbeards Park
August 7 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
August 8 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
August 9 - Reno, NV - The Knitting Factory
August 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
August 11 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
August 13 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
August 14 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian
August 15 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
August 16 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
August 17 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
August 18 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
August 19 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
August 20 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
August 21 - Virginia Beach, VA - The NorVa
August 22 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
August 24 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
August 25 - San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live
August 26 - Dallas, TX - The Palladium
August 27 - Mission, TX - Pharr Events Center
*2012 All-Stars Tour with Suicide Silence, Unearth, Dance Gavin Dance, Winds Of Plague, I See Stars, A Skylit Drive, The Word Alive, Stick To Your Guns, Attila, Stray From The Path, Make Me Famous, Betraying The Martyrs, Obey The Brave, Ice Nine Kills

FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS LINKS
www.facebook.com/forthefallendreams
www.myspace.com/forthefallendreams
www.arteryrecordings.com

May 14, 2012

P.O.D. PREMIERE FIRST VIDEO,"LOST IN FOREVER," FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO.COM

Murdered Love Updated Release Date July 10th On Razor & Tie

Currently On Tour With Red; Confirmed For Third Annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival This Summer

(New York, NY) - P.O.D.'s first video,"Lost In Forever," from the band's new studio album, Murdered Love premiered exclusively today at VEVO.com - view HERE. The video was directed by Spence Nicholson. "Lost In Forever" is available for download on iTunes HERE.

Murdered Love (Razor & Tie) is the first new studio album in four years and is now confirmed for release on July 10th, 2012. This album is P.O.D.'s long-awaited follow-up to When Angels & Serpents Dance. Murdered Love sees the band reunited with long-time producer Howard Benson who also produced the band's massive Satellite album alongside hit albums for Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, and My Chemical Romance. The album is currently available for pre-order in three different bundles at payableondeath.com.

P.O.D. is currently on tour and will stay on the road throughout 2012 (full tour dates below). The band will join the third annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival this summer alongside multiplatinum rock bands Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind and Papa Roach.

P.O.D. (Payable on Death) formed in 1992 has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwide sales exceeding 10 million and a series of chart topping radio hits. With a 15-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has released seven studio albums, received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks, and toured the world over many times. With their third studio album, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, they achieved their initial mainstream success - the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2000. Their following studio album, Satellite, continued the band's success with the hit singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation," pushing it to go triple platinum. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels.

P.O.D. U.S. TOUR DATES
May 16 - Milwaukee, MI - The Rave^
May 17 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop Concert Lounge^
May 18 - Steger, IL - Another Hole In The Wall^
May 19 - Columbus, OH - Columbus Crew Stadium - Rock On The Range*
May 20 - St Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater *
May 22 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel^
May 23 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom^
May 24 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre^
May 25 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma*
May 26 - Dallas, TX - Grapevine Mills Mall - Journeys Backyard BBQ
May 27 - El Paso, TX - 27th Annual KLAQ Balloon Festival at Wet & Wild Waterworld*
June 3 - Chula Vista, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - 91XFest*
June 30 - Charlotte, NC - Memorial Stadium (Free Show)
August 2 - Midland, TX - Rock The Desert*
November 27 - December 1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - ShipRocked 2012

THIRD ANNUAL ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL
Tour Dates Here

*P.O.D. on festival
+P.O.D. Headline support from Love and Death featuring Brian Head Welch and Icon For Hire
^ P.O.D. and RED Co-Headline support from Love and Death featuring Brian Head Welch and Icon For Hire

LINKS
payableondeath.com/

Label Roster Artwork and Press Materials For Download: www.razorandtiepublicity.com

May 11, 2012

DEE SNIDER'S NEW ALBUM DEE DOES BROADWAY OUT NOW TO RAVE REVIEWS

Deedoesbroadway.com

Launches

Snider Also Promotes First Autobiography

Shut Up And Give Me The Mic

Watch Dee Snider's Humorous New Video For "Mack The Knife" HERE

(New York, NY) - Dee Snider, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band Twisted Sister, has released his new studio album Dee Does Broadway(Razor & Tie) this week and has also just launched his album website Deedoesbroadway.com.The album features Dee's powerful voice and theatrical persona as he exudes his rock 'n' roll take on several Broadway classics. The new album coincides with the release of his first ever autobiography, Shut Up and Give Me TheMic (Gallery Books). Dee Does Broadway has been met with rave reviews:

"[Dee Does Broadway] melds the timeless melodies and passions of musical hits with the fire, intensity and energy of heavy metal. (Think Angela Lansbury meets Alice Cooper.)" Associated Press

"Dee Does Broadway finds the one-time frontman for Twisted Sister leaping into the Great White Way's songbook with both feet, albeit with his taste for metal intact with arrangementsthat recall theater-ready rock operaa...Bombastic"
Los Angeles Times

"Broadway like yo've never heard before. Snider has a knack for churning out metal versions of standard songs...Stellar"
Dallas Voice

Dee also appeared this week on a number of television shows: Fox and Friends, CNN's Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien (hosted for two hours), , Fox News- FOX 411, NBC New York Live, etc.Catch Dee this month as one of the cover of Revolver Magazine with The Black Veil Brides:

Dee Does Broadway

Dee Does Broadway features several special guest stars, including Broadway and television icon Bebe Neuwirth on the Damn Yankees song "Whatever Lola Wants," Broadway legend Patti LuPone on a West Side Story Medley "Tonight/Somewhere," pop icon Cyndi Lauper on Sweet Charity’s "Big Spender," Clay Aiken of American Idol on the Guys and Dolls classic "Luck Be a Lady Tonight," the stars of the Broadway hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert(Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, and Nick Adams) on South Pacific's "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame," Mark Wood of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra playing violin on the Phantom of the Opera ballad "Music Of The Night," as well a special rendition of "The Joint Is Jumpin" from Ain't Misbehavin' with Dee's oldest son, Jesse Blaze Snider. Songs are also featured from classic Broadway shows including Cabaret, Chicago, The Threepenny Opera, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Dee Does Broadway was spawned from a number of voicemails exchanged featuring "Broadway Tunes" sung as messages between Dee Snider and Alice Cooper in 2009 and Dee's 2010 Broadway run in the Broadway rock musical Rock of Ages. Inspired to take this musical journey, the classically trained countertenor (who sang with his high school choirand always loud as hell) Snider enlisted producers Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen (whom Dee worked with on the metalized Frank Sinatra tribute called Sin-atra). The album was mixed by the legendary Ric Wake and Gustavo Celis, and features the incredible orchestrations and playing by the renowned composer/arranger Doug Katsaros and the bass guitar playing of one of rock's prolific players, the legendary Rudy Sarzo. The amazing guitar and drum work was all by co-producers Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen. Never straying from his rock roots, Dee Snider puts his own unique spin on musical favorites...It may not be metal...but it definitely rocks!

Shut Up And Give Me The Mic (Gallery Books)

Filled with entertaining anecdotes and candid confessions, Shut Up and Give Me the Mic takes you through the good times and bad with a heavy metal star who worked as hard as he played, and who did it all for his wife, four kids, and millions of fans. As lead singer and songwriter of Twisted Sister, Dee Snider became the poster boy for heavy metal, hair bands, and the wild side of rock. Now, in his twisted new memoir, he reveals the real stories behind the crazy makeup, the big hair, and badass hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock." In his journey from every parent's worst teenage nightmare to Renaissance man, Dee avoided the usual pitfalls associated with rock stars. But that didn't stop Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center from targeting him-a fight that led him to testify before Congress with Frank Zappa. He may have been slapped with a Parental Advisory warning label, but, through it all, Snider stayed positive and focused on being the best he could be.

Dee Snider is best known as the lead vocalist and front man for legendary rock/metal band Twisted Sister. The band have released six studio albums, six live albums and their hugely successful 2006 holiday record, A Twisted Christmas (Razor & Tie). 1984's Stay Hungry produced the classic singles "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock." Snider has also previously released one solo album, 2000's Don't Let the Bastards Wear You Down. Dee Snider has been a mainstay in pop culture, appearing as a commentator on several VH1 productions, as well as his own A&E reality show "Growing Up Twisted," ABC's "Celebrity Wife Swap," and was a contestant on the latest season of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice." Snider also starred as Dennis Dupree in a three month run in the Broadway hit "Rock Of Ages." Dee also has his own nationally syndicated radio show House Of Hair, which airs on more than 200 stations in North America.

LINKS:

www.deesnider.com

www.houseofhaironline.com

Deedoesbroadway.com

May 10, 2012

SHADOWS FALL PREMIERE FIRST VIDEO, "THE UNKNOWN," FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO.COM

Song Streams From New Album "Fire From The Sky" (May 15, 2012) To Debut All Week On Various Sites

Currently On Tour With Fear Factory

"Heavy, grim...its best songs will remind listeners of Metallica." 4/5 Stars - Revolver Magazine

"Shadows Falls (and producer/co-songwriter Adam Dutkiewicz) tackle our end times with aplomb. There's a little something for everyone here, be it old-school thrash, hardcore sing-alongs, awesome solos, radio-friendly choruses, scream/sung dueling vocals...and that's just the first song ("The Unknown")...a duality that a modern-day Metallica would love to master." - Decibel Magazine

"Fire from the Sky is a great example of the Shadows Fall sound: amazingly energetic drums; thrashy, precise guitars; a mixture of screamed and melodic vocals; and impeccable production values...There's hardly a weak moment to be found on Fire From the Sky, and every Shadows Fall fan will be pleased." - Outburn Magazine

"Fire From The Sky is another compelling addition to their catalog...a leaner, meaner and thrashier take on their signature metalcore sound...the quintet's energy bursting from the speakers...A damn fine metal record" 3 1/2 / 4 Stars - Alternative Press Magazine

(New York, NY) - Shadows Fall's first video, "The Unknown," from the band's highly anticipated new studio album, Fire From The Sky premieres exclusively today at VEVO.com - view HERE. Fire From The Sky reunites Shadows Fall with long-time friend, producer/engineer and Killswitch Engage/Times Of Grace guitarist, Adam Dutkiewicz (Devil Wears Prada, All That Remains). The album has received rave reviews and accolades pointing to some of the band's most complex and melodic material in years.

Shadows Fall have previously previewed four tracks off Fire From The Sky - Noisecreep "Fire From The Sky", MetalSucks "The Unknown", AltPress.com "Divide And Conquer", RCRD LBL "Weight Of The World", and Premiere Guitar "Nothing Remains." The remainder of the tracks off the album will be streamed on several different sites leading up to release date (May 15th)
Fire From The Sky Song Streams:
• Metal Insider - "Save Your Soul" on Thursday May 10th
• Revolver - "Blind Faith" on Friday May 11th
• Noisecreep - "Lost Within" on Saturday May 12th
• Bloody-Disgusting - "Walk The Edge" on Sunday May 13th
• Metal Hammer - "The Wasteland" on Monday May 14th

Shadows Fall are currently on the road as direct support to Fear Factory this spring. The band will also headline a string of dates. (Full tour dates below).

Formed in 1996, Shadows Fall emerged from Springfield, Massachusetts as a D.I.Y. band that ultimately found legions of fans, worldwide fame, Grammy nominations, and rock radio success. The band has released six studio albums, two DVDs, a collection of B-sides and one Greatest Hits compilation, selling over 770,000 to date and has had music featured on the hugely popular video game series Guitar Hero. With the band's sound often described as having an unmistakable, seamless blend of metal and hard rock, Shadows Fall has grown to help define the very essence of modern aggressive music, showcasing their distinctive mix of bone-splintering aggression and melodic nuance. Shadows Fall