[Interview] Rick Jimenez Of This Is Hell

thisishellblackmasscover [Interview] Rick Jimenez Of This Is Hell
BD Music contributor Sammy Key recently caught up with This Is Hell guitarist Rick Jimenez to discuss the new album, touring, and some of his biggest influences. You can check out the interview after the jump.
The band’s latest effort, Black Mass, came out Oct. 11th. The band just wrapped up a tour with Underoath, The Chariot, and Comeback Kid, and they will be performing at The Metal Suckfest, which is headlined by Municipal Waste, on Nov. 4th in New York. Tickets are available here.

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BD Music Best Of 2010: SuperRadMike’s Picks

When I look back on this past year in music I took into consideration the albums I was looking forward to, the albums I didn’t see coming, and the songs that got stuck in my head all day. It’d really hard to do a retrospective but after serious consideration I finally got the the list right. Enjoy. 


 BD Music Best Of 2010: SuperRadMikes Picks

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Exclusive Interview: Andrew And Casey Of Comeback Kid

A few weeks ago I got the distinct pleasure of catching up with Andrew (Vocals) and Casey (Guitar) of hardcore group Comeback Kid. The interview took place in Chicago on the rooftop of the venue they were playing at while on tour with Four Year Strong. To say the least I had a great time and we had a few funny drunk moments. Enjoy! 

comebackkid Exclusive Interview: Andrew And Casey Of Comeback Kid

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Stick To Your Guns Announce Touring Plans For Rest Of The Year

Bursting at the seams with a vibrant energy and overall positivity comes the Orange County sensation STICK TO YOUR GUNS, who’s newest offering, The Hope Division, is the soundtrack to the new hardcore/punk revolution. Visionary Jesse Barnett (vocals) was originally inspired to form a band that would provide him with a medium to project his view points and reflect his musical influences and he continues to do just that to this very day bringing a new stable of accomplished musicians on board. STYG blends melody, heaviness, and sincerity into one solid sound that will cater to fans of Comeback Kid, Ignite and Rise Against.
STYG are currently in the midst of a headlining North American tour dubbed, “The Faith In The Untamed Tour”, with As Blood Runs Black, Attila, For The Fallen Dreams and Close Your Eyes. Be sure to head over now to www.myspace.com/styg to check out their complete tour itinerary and also view the stellar new video clip for the track, “Amber”, shot by renowned director Scott Hansen (Otep, For Today).

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Details For Comeback Kid’s New Album ‘Symptoms And Cures’

Official Press Release:

Today’s premiere hardcore band, Comeback Kid  prepares for the release of their fourth studio album Symptoms + Cures on August 31. Produced by Eric Ratz (Cancer Bats, Billy Talent) and Kenny Luong  (Cancer Bats, Billy Talent), Symptoms + Cures features 11 mind-blowing tracks assured to please. Drummer Kyle Profeta states, “Our last album was more of a ‘feeler.’ We were just getting in the mode of Andrew becoming our front man. With Symptoms + Cures, we have really found our sound with him and we are all really excited about it.”  

comebackkidsymptomsandcures Details For Comeback Kids New Album Symptoms And Cures

Read past the break for the rest of the press release as well as their video for “Broadcasting…” off their last full length “Broadcasting…”.

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