Drowning Pool/Union Undgerground/New Medicine news

How did I miss the news that Ryan McCombs was out of Drowning Pool? I thought they were a great fit together. Then again, I thought Ryan sounded great with Soil. We'll see where he pops up next. I think he should do a solo project or something where he can call the shots more. I really hope Drowning Pool finds a singer that can keep the ball rolling for them. Just the amount of success they've had, with three different singers is impressive. Who will be lead singer #4? By the way, raise your hand if you're a sinner! (raise your hand if you saw them at Ryan's in support of Sinner! Awesome show!)

Former Union Underground singer Bryan Scott has finally gotten the ball rolling on his new project, Cult to Follow. He sent me the following:

Leave It All Behind" song & ringtone from the forthcoming CTF album now available everywhere!!

Find it at these digital outlets :

iTunes * Amazon * Spotify *

Myspace *

MediaNet *

eMusic *

Zune *

Rhapsody *

Nokia *

VerveLife

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I checked out the song. It sounds pretty good. I can't wait for the full length.

I was in contact with the booking agency for New Medicine suggesting places they could play in the area. It sounds like they are working on something. The guy that I spoke with said that maybe in March they would have something lined up. I hope it happens. I really like New Medicine. Make sure you check out the cd!

Merry Christmas! Whether you get the lump of coal or the new Lexus, enjoy the holidays!

cd pick of the day--Only Flesh From the gutter to the grave This one is kind of weird, in a Dog Fashion Disco type of way. I'm very intrigued by it.

New Lamb of God on Over the Edge!!

I will be unleashing the new Lamb of God single, Ghost Walking. Their new cd, Resolution, comes out in January. Prepare for the new devestation!! Over the Edge is Green Bay's premiere metal show. Listen every Saturday from 9-11 for the best in skull-crushing metal!!!


Been listening to a lot of Pantera and Damage Plan. Hard to believe it's been seven years already that Dime was taken from us. It you are looking for something to do tonight, head to Luna Lounge on College Avenue in Appleton. The 6th annual Tribute to Dimebag is taking place tonight. Five bands for $5 including Profane, Bound for Severance, and Roses for the Dead.

cd pick of the day--anything by Slayer I put the entire Slayer library on random and just let it rip!!

My trip to Florida aka How I saw Justin Bieber and Jennifer Hudson

Last week, my wife and I headed to Florida with the kids. Nobody noticed I was gone, by the way. Thanks! Anyhow, we did the Disney thing. They were filming their holiday special to air on Christmas day while we were there (it's not live? Shocking!). Being the Radio/TV/Film nerd that I am, we had to check it out. The first day, Scotty McCreery (sp) and Jennifer Hudson were performing their Christmas songs. I seriously thought about trying to start a circle pit while Hudson performed Joy to the World, but I knew I would get a lifetime ban from the Magic Kingdom. Classic line from my wife as I told her about wanting to start the circle pit. "I have no idea what you're talking about." So there we were in Disney as I explained to her the crazy dancing in a circle along with the brutality that goes on at metal shows. I did throw the devil horns up. I can't wait to see if that footage gets on the air. The second day, the rumors were true. Justin Bieber was there, doing a two song medley. The teenage girls were going crazy. I couldn't bring myself to fake enthusiasm during his songs, no matter how many tv cameras were filming. He filmed his stuff a couple of times and he was gone. Never in my life did I think I'd see Justin Bieber or Jennifer Hudson in concert. I think my last vacation was way cooler when Avenged Sevenfold, Hellyeah, New Medicine, Halestorm, and others were performing at the arena right next to the hotel I was staying at. Much better!


cd pick of the day--Hank III Attention Deficit Domination Hank III gets heavy on this one. Gotta love it!

Have you listened to the new Nonpoint yet?

Check out the demos that they have posted so far:

http://www.youtube.com/nonpointworld

I am getting psyched for this cd. They say they will have more stuff posted after Thanksgiving. I think Nonpoint is going to come out swinging on this one!!!

cd pick of the day---Anthrax--The Greater of Two Evils. Even though John Bush sings on this one, it has all of their classic songs on it. Gotta get fired up for the pit tonight!!!

Good Nonpoint new/Bad Nonpoint News

Hey Nonpoint fans!!!

News broke over the weekend that Nonpoint got rid of their guitarist Zach Broderick and founding bassist Ken MacMillan. That's the bad news. I know I'll miss seeing KB playing bass and screaming along with the words of the songs. Hopefully they will have some replacements soon.

Now the good--Nonpoint recently signed to Razor & Tie records and are working on a new cd. I'm curious what direction they are headed with the lineup change.

Nonpoint played the Taste of Madison in September. It was estimated that 6,000 people were there. Where's the love for Nonpoint in the Valley? Nonpoint was one of the first Razor bands. I'm trying to remember how many times they played Ryan's and the Riverside ballroom in Green Bay. Killer shows every time. What a day what a day what a day....

cd pick of the day--New Medicine--Race you to the Bottom You need to check out this disc. I listened to it today and envisioned them playing a low dough show at JJ's. How to make that happen? Razor fans show some support for new bands!

Check out the show!!!

This Thursday night at Chadwick's in Appleton:

Beyond Fate
Dead End Asylum (formerly the Fallen)
Social Fallout
The Chaos Agents
Allele (featuring members of Cold, Otep, and Shinedown)

Doors at 6
21 +
$5 at the doors

come out and check out some great local and national music at a low price!!!

Straight from the source!

I've been in touch with Shaun Glass about the upcoming Soil tour of the UK. They got Ryan, their former singer, now in Drowning Pool, to do the tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Scars. I wasn't sure if it was a full out reunion of that line-up, so I asked Shaun about it. Here's his response:

Pete

Hey all is well as were gearing up for a new tour with Kitttie mid aug til late sept.I have no idea nor care about my former band.News on DW ep and new album soon!

Shaun

I guess that settles it. After that, I finally heard the new Dirge Within song and I gave him some feedback. His response:



So glad you dig it! I think know ya know why I am not going backwards aka soil lol.Sooo glad you dig the entombed track as It is a classic that I felt no one has paid homage too.Glad Razor is loving the DW and anything ya all need let me know.The full ep will only be digital via I TUNES AMAZON etc for now.

Cheers

Shaun



Listen for the new Dirge Within song tonight during Over the Edge starting at 9pm!!!!

cd pick of the day---Revocation--Chaos of Forms--I got the advance. It's killer. It will debut next Saturday on O.T.E.!!