The unknown can be intimidating because you don’t know what to expect, but sometimes the unexpected proves to be more exhilarating than the predictable. Here is where Steel Panther comes in. Instrumentally and vocally, the quartet of Steel Panther resembles the sounds of 80s rock n’ roll bands, but lyrically, there is no way to categorize them. Steel Panther, which consists of vocalist, Michael Starr, guitarist, Satchel, bassist, Lexxi Foxxx and drummer, Stix Zadinia, released their debut album, “Feel The Steel”in 2009 via Universal Republic Records. Produced by Jay Ruston, “Feel The Steel” is a bold album that will have you questioning, did they just really say that? No need  [ Read More ]

Read our exclusive interview with television and film composer Robert Duncan, who is currently working on the new season of the hit ABC police series ‘Castle,’ for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award for the show’s first season in 2009. Duncan also worked on the music for the new film ‘The Entitled,’ which is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. The composer, who produces all of his music at Hollywood’s legendary Devonshire Studios, discusses with us, among other things, what the process of working on both ‘Castle’ and ‘The Entitled’ is like, and the similarities and differences of working on television and films. ShockYa (SY): You composed the  [ Read More ]

The blending of the arts is beautiful. Yes, this statement is a bit cheesy, but when the art divisions are grouped together, the individual qualities they each possess are magnified. Take a look at the relationship between music and film. Both artistic styles heighten each other’s overall storyline. Imagine a movie without its score. It might not seem like such a big loss, but a soundtrack strengthens characters’ emotions and keeps the movie flowing from scene to scene. In other words, you should not take a film’s score for granted. Spindrift does not let a soundtrack go unnoticed. The psychedelic rock band, which currently consists of vocalist and guitarist, Kirpatrick  [ Read More ]

Read our exclusive interview with director Nick Hamm, who helmed the new comedy film ‘Killing Bono,’ which is now playing in select theaters. The movie, which is based on musician and music critic Neil McCormick’s acclaimed 2003 memoir, ‘I Was Bono’s Doppelganger,’ follows him and his brother Ivan as they strive to achieve fame as a rock ‘n’ roll band. The only problem is that Neil, played by Ben Barnes, and his brother Ivan, portrayed by Robert Sheehan, are competing against Bono, played by Martin McCann, and the rest of the members of U2, who they attended school with. While Ivan has come to terms with U2′s achievements, and doesn’t  [ Read More ]

Detroit quintet Ghosts of August released their first single “Disease” off their debut full-length and say that this single goes into full support of their fans. “For most fans, experiencing and finding music today is really an issue of trust,” states front man Dave Holowchak, “People find new music and recommendations through their most trusted sources – friends. A large part of how we create our music is built around rewarding that trust and encouraging this process by delivering great music.” Since their formation in 2007, Ghosts of August have been hard at work writing, recording, and playing gigs as any other band would do to help promote their abilities.  [ Read More ]

At times, October 31st can be a bit depressing. You are in candy overload, which for a woman means a grueling workout the next day. But, fear the November morning blues no more because this month’s upcoming album releases will bring back the excitement into your post Halloween lives. Let’s start with the forthcoming album, “In Some Way, Shape or Form”, from Four Year Strong. Following the group’s 2010 release, “Enemy of the World”, this new album will drop November 8th via Universal Republic Records. The quartet, which currently consists of vocalist and guitarist, Dan O’Connor, vocalist and guitarist, Alan Day, bassist and backing vocalist, Joe Weiss and drummer, Jackson  [ Read More ]

Lady Gaga revamped pop music by blending true talent with a mystifying wardrobe. Now, the hip-hop world will get the same treatment with help from The Bundies. Comprised of the dapper duo, Pav Bundy and Jamelle Bundy, The Bundies showcased their funky and fresh tunes on October 17th at The Syndicate’s “Conflict of Interest” party for the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. Masta Ace presented the new M3 group that night. Do you need to refresh your Masta Ace memory? Well, click here and then continue reading this post. The Masta Ace swag is instilled within The Bundies. The group may be up and coming, but both Pav  [ Read More ]

Hey you! Yes you reading this posting want to know something awesome? Well let me tell you something about Your New Favorite F**kin’ Band the Deathsquard Demongods! Frontman Stevie Peavey goes into saying that taken inspiration from the Sex Pistols and old school heavy metal were the inspiration behind this latest creation of his and his bandmates can agree that after you listening to their “FREE” single “Everybody’s Favorite Guy” these guys will be without a dobut be your new favorite f**kin band in the whole wide world! ShockYa: Deathsquad Demongods what is the story behind a name such as that? Well, I was the guitarist in Palmdale, California’s #3  [ Read More ]

Techno pop enthusiasts Blood On The Dance Floor released “All The Rage” this past year and to celebrate they have set off on the “All The Rage” tour alongside such acts as News Years Day and Angels Spit. Whilst in route the band goes into great detail about how well they connect with their fans, whats the deal about their writing process and what the fans can expect when their new album drops Valentine’s Day 2012! ShockYa: So tell me why the name Blood On The Dance Floor? Dahvie Vanity: We wanted to be dysfunctional, original. crazy, unpredictable, kind of dance music that had a crazy twist to it. Jayy  [ Read More ]

Texans Design The Skyline signed with Victory Records have released “Nevaeh”. Since it’s release they have been hard at work touring and promoting at shows getting everyone in earshot to know all there is to know about Design the Skyline! The band discusses their LP where they got their start in it all and where they want to end up. If you didn’t know well now you do! ShockYa: So most bands have the average of 5 members but your band takes it above average by having 7 members, why? We have seven because we have an extra vocalist and a synth player for this reason we use a completely  [ Read More ]

Making generalizations is never a smart thing to do because quite often there are outliers, but sometimes you can’t help it. This post is one of those times. Moving past the tough exterior of metal musicians and singers are passionate artists, who want nothing more than to just spread their everlasting love for music onto others. Never judging a book by its cover applies to this overly simplified thought. Arch Enemy is on the cover of today’s book. The Swedish death metal band formed in 1996 and released their debut album, “Black Earth”, in that same year. Since then, the group has eight studio albums and welcomed female vocalist Angela  [ Read More ]

CMJ Music Marathon in New York City has officially come to an end. For all you Shockya readers, who could not attend the weeklong events, we will relay some highlights to you starting with our interview with Masta Ace. We got to chat with the legendary rapper at The Syndicate’s Conflict Of Interest party at Rebel NYC, where he hosted a set and presented M3 artists, The Bundies. We’ll get to the details about The Bundies in a later post, but for now just take note that the group consists of Paris “Bundy” Wells and Tara “Jamelle Bundy” Jones. We really didn’t know the true meaning of swag until we  [ Read More ]

Are you a ghoul of sorts? Do you like getting into mischief? If you’re into the abnormal then perhaps you may want to be introduced to a new kid on the block by the name of Donnie Goth. Ricardo Porven, creator of Donnie Goth, is a talent of sorts and has brought the creation of this mischief little misfit to life in his all new comic strip available from him to you via the new Facebook app! Porven along with artist Luis Diaz collaborated on a variety of stories and topics until they came to a compromise of sorts i.e. Donnie Goth and his slithering sidekick Oliver the netromander (necromancer  [ Read More ]

Melodic death metallers Your Chance To Die from Columbia, South Carolina have been at it since 2007. By creating a sound all their own blending the use of death metal with melodic melodies that truly make a unique source of musical magic. Their brutalizing sound comes at a price of their live intense show that with all shows leads to music build hence their first full-length album and self release. Following this was more writing and music making that forth to their second full-length album “Suscitatio Somnus”. Frontwomen Missi Avila gives us her time in discussing the band’s latest triumph and where the band will be spotted next. So who  [ Read More ]

Fusing old school thrash with power metal class with a modern day edge, Edge Of Attack have got the shredding guitar skills, soothing yet haunting vocals and thunderous drum beats that are catchy yet satisfyingly addicting. This is Edge Of Attack! So Edge Of Attack, where does one get a name like that? I guess it goes back to the Pirate Days. Who’s all in the band and who does what? Roxanne Gordey – Lead Vocals Doug Whipple – Lead guitar/backup vocals Kayle Silvaniuk – Rhythm guitar Dallas Dyck – Bass/backup vocals Trevor Swain – Drums So your style of choice is old school thrash meets power metal vibe with  [ Read More ]