Posts Tagged ‘group’

Bobaflex, ‘The Sound of Silence’ – Exclusive Video Premiere

New Ocean Media Bobaflex are sure to turn a few heads with their standout cover of Simon and Garfunkel ‘s ‘The Sound of Silence,’ and Loudwire is proud to present the exclusive premiere of the new video for the song. In the clip, the band members deal with an obsessed fan with murderous intent on her mind. Singer/guitarist Marty McCoy explains, “The idea for the video came from the song itself. ‘The Sound of Silence’ was written about the assassination of JFK, and how the nation felt as a whole during this tragic event. Today, we as nation experience the same feeling every time the news shows another unmeditated psycho, with a gun shooting innocent people, in places we thought were safe.” The video shows the fan’s growing obsession with the group through her shrine built at home featuring numerous pictures of the band. From there, she turns up at show after show before finally getting the nerve to hop in her car and speed off to find the group members to enact her plan. For Bobaflex, Simon and Garfunkel might not seem like an obvious choice. However, the hard rockers show they are more than capable with the vocal and musical skill to pull off the faithful and harmonic sounds that the original duo had for the first portion of the song before they finally rock-up the track, thus putting their own stamp on a classic. McCoy says, “Picking this song to cover was an easy choice. I had become a little disenfranchised with the way that music was being performed live. It seemed that everybody was using tracks with background vocals, guitars, and keyboards that weren’t really on stage. It had become so common that I wondered if we were missing the boat. Should Bobaflex be using tracks? The answer is … NO!!!! I was watching the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction one night and it all became clear. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel took to the stage with an acoustic guitar and one microphone. My mind was forever changed. Those two guys made music that was beautiful and real. The next day we were in the studio recording ‘The Sound of Silence’ and trying our best not to butcher it.” ‘The Sound of Silence’ is the third single from Bobaflex’s ‘Hell in My Heart’ album, which is out now. The group is currently touring , with dates lined up into late October. Watch Bobaflex’s Video for ‘The Sound of Silence’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/bobaflex-want-to-become-the-biggest-band-in-the-universe/” title=”Next: Bobaflex Share Their Ambitions” align=”center”]

Green Day Streaming ‘¡Uno!’ Album in Its Entirety

As promised, Green Day are sharing their ‘¡Uno!’ album ahead of its release via the band’s new deal with Nokia Music / AT&T. Fans can listen to the disc in full at the group’s Facebook page under the ‘Hear ¡Uno! Now’ tab. Thanks to a number of club dates over the past few months, fans are already familiar with a number of tracks from the first album in the band’s

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Josh Klinghoffer Questions Rock Hall Induction Process

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer would be considered “the new guy” in the band, but he still got to experience a milestone with the group earlier this year when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the guitarist though, he’s not sure what it all means at this point. Klinghoffer told Hitfix of the Rock Hall, “It’s a weird thing to have a

Alice In Chains Members to Help Induct Heart at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Alice in Chains have a rich history with Heart, and two of the band’s members have agreed to speak about the Wilson sisters at the upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame induction. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell and bassist Mike Inez (who also toured as part of Heart’s lineup and appeared on their 2003 ‘Alive in Seattle’ concert disc) will join actress Rita Wilson in sharing testimonials for the group during the Sept.

Motionless in White Reveal Tour Specifics, Sophomore Album Title + Release Details

Motionless in White are ready to take the next step in their career, as their sophomore set, ‘Infamous,’ is now on schedule for a Nov. 13 release. The group has been busy putting the final touches on the disc and preparing their touring support. Making sure not to play it safe, the group has challenged themselves to make their music as intense as it is intricate. The new effort was

Latest Static-X Bassist Brent Ashley Exits Band

Static-X are once again down a bassist, as the band’s latest four-string player, Brent Ashley, has just announced his exit from the group. Ashley was brought in to fill the void left by the group’s long-standing bassist Tony Campos, who split with Wayne Static and his group on less than amicable terms. The timing of Campos’ exit coincided with Static’s decision to pursue his solo project, but when the vocalist

Into the Flood Inks Deal With Century Media

Into The Flood, a Christian metal/hardcore band from Seattle, has signed a record deal with Century Media. Originally known as Vices, the group formed in 2010 and has shared the stage with groups including Hate Eternal, Goatwhore and Demon Hunter. Their current lineup includes vocalist Brendan Wilson, guitarists Jacob Sacquitne and Justin Thacker, bassist Anthony Taylor and drummer Kevin Brady. A Seattle promoter told Century Media about Into The Flood,