Sometimes a good thing just comes out of nowhere, a good thing like Laura Vall. Here’s a known fact; Laura Vall is a indie pop singer from Barcelona, Spain who’s lyrical voice can blow down walls. Her songs are rich with powerful lyrics and musical serenity. As a singer/songwriter for more than 10 years, she has been flying under the radar paying her dues.  It is very possible you have heard the whispers of her voice on a track or two, maybe even on a  jingle. But then, that’s the life of a backup vocalist/session singer… always heard, but never seen. Not for lack of talent, “believe in trust”! This young lady has plenty of that. I mean,…

SafetySuit is back with a new video for their single “Stay.” The Nashville-based, pop/rock outfit teamed up with director Zach Merck (Hinder, Blue October) for an intense video following a story of love, action and betrayal. The clip was just added in rotation on VH1 where the band has been selected as a “You Oughta Know” artist. SafetySuit’s debut album, Life Left to Go, is available now.

Rise Against announce a summer tour with punk rock legends Rancid as their special guests. The tour kicks off June 4th in Vancouver and continues through July 31st. See below for a list of U.S. & Canadian tour dates. More dates to be announced soon. Rise Against released their fifth studio album, Appeal To Reason, on DGC/Interscope Records last fall and it debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart as well as spending one week at #1 on the iTunes album chart. First single, “Re-Education (Through Labor),” was a top 2 hit at modern rock radio and new single “Audience Of One” is poised to top the…

With the incredible response to Rev Theory’s new video for “Light It Up,” the band has decided to launch a video contest for their fans. Each fan now has the opportunity to create their own music video for “Light It Up,” have it selected by the band and become one of three videos placed on their YouTube page. After they are posted, fans will have two weeks to vote on which they think is the best. The winner will receive a Rev Theory prize package with a signed guitar and more from the band. Click here to read further details and get your chance to win! Get your copy of…

The second part in Black Tide’s epic “Bastard vs Bots” series has been unleashed. In part 2 the Bastard takes on a legion of robots in a heroic Western themed shootout. “Warriors of Time” provides the perfect soundtrack to a clip complete with a Saloon, shots (bullets & alcohol), and spurs. Black Tide has just launched their Warriors of Time Animation series. The six part series is explained best by the band themselves, “Our Hero, known as The Bastard, is a living embodiment of metal music. We pit him against a robotic legion whose influence spans all of time and space. The song speaks to the urge in everyone to…

Black Tide has just launched their Warriors of Time Animation series. The six part series is explained best by the band themselves, “Our Hero, known as The Bastard, is a living embodiment of metal music. We pit him against a robotic legion whose influence spans all of time and space. The song speaks to the urge in everyone to rage and rock out against all outside expectations. It is a call to arms against a mundane existence, and the Bastard is always there to answer in force, slaughtering the robot conformist authority for the sake of youth, rebellion, and the undying spirit of true metal.” Stay tuned to Toxic Shock…

Buckcherry and Avenged Sevenfold today announced additional dates for their co-headline U.S. tour due to the overwhelming response to the dates already announced. The two chart-topping rock bands will continue their trek through arenas playing to tens of thousands of fans as the tour dates extend into December. The full itinerary for the tour which features two headliners for the price of one is listed below. NOVEMBER 4, Casper, WY, Casper Event Center Arena* 5, Billings, MT, MetraPark Arena* 6, Rapid City, SD, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena 8, St. Paul, MN, Roy Wilkins Auditorium* 9, Fargo, ND, Fargodome , 11, Bloomington, IL , US Cellular Coliseum 14, Madison, WI,…

Watch the brand new music video “Save Me” directed By Eli Presser and Greg Edgerton from Royal Bliss off their upcoming album “Life In-Between” in stores on 01/13/2009. Royal Bliss consists of Neal Middleton on Lead Vocals, Taylor Richards on Lead Guitar, Jake Smith on Drums, Tommy Mortensen on Bass and Chris Harding on Guitar. About The Video: Famed Los Angeles street artist and master puppeteer Eli Presser has lent his unique talents to the upcoming video Save Me from Capitol Music Group / MRV Music artists Royal Bliss. The video, directed by Presser and Greg Edgerton uses a life-sized puppet specifically constructed for the shoot which took place in…

Watch the latest music video “Gimme Chemicals” from The Pink Spiders from their latest album Sweat It Out. Short Bio: Fronted by charismatic singer-songwriter-guitarist Matt Friction, power-pop band The Pink Spiders has gained almost as much notoriety for their exploits, attitude and iconic look, as they have for the catchy and explosive sound they generate. Infamy and chaos has followed them since they first stormed onto the Nashville music scene in 2004 with their self-released debut The Pink Spiders Are Taking Over. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest music videos and news from The Pink Spiders.

House of Heroes have just unveiled the video for “In the Valley of the Dying Sun.” The song is taken from their new album; The End Is Not The End. The epic clip was directed by Endeavor Media Group who has also helmed videos for artists like Bayside, The Devil Wears Prada, and Silverstein. The Columbus, Ohio melodic-rockers formed in 2002 and have been steadily building their fanbase on successful tours opening for the likes of Silverchair, Filter, and Phantom Planet among others. The End Is Not The End, their second studio album, has garnered early rave reviews with AbsolutePunk.net saying, “…a record with so much going for it, in…