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Featured Artist: Volk
By Emmy Susani

VOLK is the thrashy/twang love child I didn’t know I needed. Small in size yet big in sound, VOLK is Chris Lowe (electric guitar, vocals) and Eleot Reich (drums, lead vocals). Together they kick out the jams with a high-octane show combining politics, poetry, and pageantry.

Their debut album, Cashville, is their first full-length release and the first to capture the full range of their cinematic style. The twelve song LP is a banger after banger, this album perfectly sums up VOLK in the best way possible. Straight ahead power with each and every song.

VOLK has come a long way since Reich and Lowe met in Berlin, Germany circa 2013 at a brothel-turned-bar called Madame Claude’s. Lowe taught at an international school; Reich was completing her theater degree; both turned to songwriting as a refuge for creativity. They ran across each other one fateful Sunday at Madame Claude’s open mic night where both were trying out their original songs, Lowe on the slide guitar, Reich belting out the blues. Their initial folksy acoustic collaboration eventually needed more—the songs were calling out for it. They added a drummer for a month, but when he split town, leaving behind a drum set in their apartment, Lowe asked Reich to give the abandoned drums a try in a moment of inspiration.

I found VOLK playing a small bar in the outskirts of Pennsylvania and am still blown away by how much this two piece can totally take over a room. The band has been pretty hard on the touring circuit, stay posted on their socials to catch them out on the road. You won’t be disappointed.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/livevolk

IG: https://www.instagram.com/volk_band/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DC7DTFiH8DZXydAIOgABV

YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOLKBAND

Website: https://www.livevolk.com/

Featured Frontiers Music Artist: Sick N’ Beautiful – Starstruck (album)
By Dakota Horbaczek

I have been a fan of Sick N’ Beautiful for a long time. They were a featured artist for Halloween a few years back and even did a page takeover. This band comes at you with an aggressive metal sci-fi experience with a touch of horror mixed in. Not too long ago this incredible band signed with Frontiers Music srl. It’s an amazing thing to watch one of your favorite bands get the recognition they deserve. Today we celebrate their brand new album Starstruck.

As soon as Tonight We Go To War came on I thought this would be the perfect soundtrack for Resident Evil. I was ready to start killing some zombies. It has the perfect blend of electronic, metal and melodic vocals that will inspire you to take on anything. Their album’s namesake track, Starstruck, followed it up to continue building a fire in your soul. Sick N’ Beautiful have built a sci-fi epic with their music giving you an iconic sound that you can’t find anywhere else.

Defy The Light has you entering into the violence and gore of a horror movie. It hits you with a more aggressive sound than the ones that open up this album. Now that your blood is rushing its time to slow it to a more hard rock tune with Deep End Dark. It’s always nice to see that a band is capable of more than just one style. Definitely a nice addition to the album. Schadenfreude has much more electronic elements poured into it. Throughout the album so far Herma’s voice has been awe-inspiring. Her melodic style mixed with that rasp really makes her stand out among most vocalists.  Which adds such depth to this album it upgrades it from good to great in my opinion.

We are nearing the albums end but Pull Of Gravity keeps us locked in to Sick N’ Beautiful’s captivating sound. The last song I want to mention is Angels Be Fallin’.

If I could travel back in time
If I could just turn back the clock
If I could bring you back I would

Just these first 3 lines hit me very hard. I’ve lost a lot of people including my brother. This song resonated deeply and I’m thankful to this band for it. This whole album is worth many listens. Sick N’ Beautiful has several new videos for this album and you should watch all of them. Go get Starstruck today!!

​Album: https://orcd.co/starstruck

FB: https://www.facebook.com/sicknbeautifulband

IG: http://instagram.com/sicknbeautifulband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fSJJhfp8aPrpy1U250uJK

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6b2r2FLhTqNlU7TzbfJ9g

Website: http://www.sicknbeautiful.com/

Featured Artist: Eternal Frequency
By Emmy Susani

Formed in the spring of 2018, Eternal Frequency is a five piece female fronted all original hard rock band hailing from Central Pennsylvania. They follow in the footsteps of acts such as Spiritbox, Halestorm, Evanescence and others. Blending influences of Metalcore, Hard rock, and Active Rock, Eternal Frequency brings a new energy that is also dominated by vocalist, songwriter, and frontwoman Emelle. In just under four years as a band they have released several studio singles as well as music videos including “Parasite”, “What Are We Waiting For”, “Head Like A Hole”, “Step Up” and “A.I.” to the masses and have been reaping nothing but positive energy and reviews from their supporters. They have accrued a massively strong cult following in the Pennsylvania area and have garnered attention in regional markets.

It’s no surprise why they’ve been one of the biggest breakout bands in Pennsylvania, hard hitting riffs, catchy choruses, and smooth verses. This band has a formula for song writing and nothing can beat it.

​2022 is shaping up to be Eternal Frequency’s biggest year yet and proving why they are the next big break out band in the hard rock/metalcore scene.  Look out for them at Rocklahoma 2022!

​Facebook: Eternal Frequency
Instagram: @eternalfrequencyofficial
Twitter: @OfficialEFband
YouTube: @EternalFrequencyOfficial

Archived Featured Artist: The Jasons
By Emmy Susani

The Jasons are a loud, aggressive, punk rock band from Fairmont, WV. Since forming in 2015, The Jasons have made a name for themselves grinding on the touring circuit and putting on a show nobody can leave forgetting about.

Combining the 4-chord, 16th note, down picking onslaught of the Ramones with the showmanship, marketing strategy, and theatrics of KISS. In the span of 5 years, The Jasons have released as many albums on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.

With their cult fanbase and hard work ethic, this band will do nothing but great things going forward.

If you like horror punk rock, check out The Jasons.

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/thejasonsband/

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Archived Featured Artist: Gabriella Cilmi
By Jamie Weaver

Gabriella Climi’s music is a kickass mix of sassy lounge singer, folk rock queen, and modern soul. She has the class and in your face attitude of Elle King coupled with the deep soulful vibe of Macy Gray. Her vocals are fantastic, sounding beautiful and exuding the strength of self-confidence. Whether you’re hanging out in the kitchen, cooking and drinking with your best friends or are on a long drive, heading towards new adventure, Gabriella‘s music is the perfect soundtrack. This young woman has a ton of potential and loads of talent, she is not to be ignored, not that she’d ever let you. Check out all of her fantastic work over on Spotify as well as her most recent ep “The Water”, it is absolutely something you don’t want to miss.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/gabriellacilmiofficial

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellacilmi/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5v2GEv1pQaCp6oeOQROdKE

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2D65H0-AtbFpoka9S8hGw

Featured Artist: Season of Ghosts
By Lauren Santia

Season of Ghosts is an innovative band that you do not want to miss out on. This electronic metal group produces songs with bold and edgy aura through the use of powerful vocals and a combination of guitar riffs and electronics. Originally formed in Tokyo by band member Sophia Aslanides, Season of Ghosts has gained world-wide recognition and has a fanbase that continues to grow.

In the band’s music video for their song “How the Story Ends”, Season of Ghosts sheds a light on the topic of breaking free from emotionally abusive relationships. The song and video both do a great job at depicting a story and showcasing the feelings that come along with having that weight lifted off your shoulders after finally setting your own boundaries. Everything in the video from the set to the lighting to the directing raises the bar to a new level.

Listen to the songs on their album “A Leap of Faith”, or watch their music videos for some unique sci-fi cinematic vibes that will not disappoint.

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/seasonofghosts

Featured Artist: True Villains
By Emmy Susani

True Villains are a rock & roll powerhouse. If you’re looking for the next big thing look no further.

Raised across America and headquartered in Nashville, bandmates Tim Venerosa (guitar), Barry Conaway (bass), Matt Carter (drums), Greg Herndon (keys), and Lastavich have paid their dues as a working-class live act, playing four-hour hometown shows multiple times a week. In a town filled with solo artists and country stars, they’ve become something refreshingly different: a genuine band, rooted in the dark, driving sounds of rock & roll.

While grinding at one of their hometown shows the band first caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz, a modern-rock icon who’d previously worked with Foo Fighters and Velvet Revolver. Impressed by the group Raskulinecz extended a rare invitation to the group, offering his services as producer and mentor. A partnership bloomed. Before long, True Villains were working with Raskulinecz in his Music Row studio, recording singles like “The Villain” with a producer whose enthusiasm for electrified, energized rock matched their own.

This band knocks you away not only with their sound, but their stand presence is unreal. It reminds me of seeing early clips of the Doors. They are so powerful; the hooks just keep you captivated while the chorus’ are super catchy.

Stay tuned for new music from these fellows, You won’t want to miss it.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TrueVillainsNashville

IG: https://www.instagram.com/truevillainsnashville/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s30OiTImKdJxMRXBf1gYp

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkLJ6p1vwTZZCjw_6mUrEw

Website: https://www.truevillainsnashville.com/

Featured Artist: N.A.S.H.
By Emmy Susani

Hailing out of a small town not too far from New York City, N.A.S.H. came to fruition when a triad of brothers took their basement jam sessions to a whole new level of musicianship. At a young age, Bryan, Jim Bobbi and Joe began their venture jamming to nostalgic hits from bands like Metallica and Pearl Jam. As they developed their own sound, the brothers took to crafting original material that would speak to a wide audience and give them a platform to take their music to the masses.

Their music maintains a blend of hard rock adaptations that heavily incorporate crunchy guitars, epic solos, solid back beats, commanding bass lines and vocal passages that are insanely catchy. As N.A.S.H. developed, they brought in the talented Dylan on lead guitars that resulted in an awesome live wall of sound and allowed fans to enjoy the music as it was recorded. The band has independently released their acclaimed debut “Regain the High Ground” and rolling off the success of their sophomore release titled “Incredible Villains”.

This band no matter if you’re a fan of metal, rock or southern rock they got a little something for everyone. They have a modern spin of a classic early 90’s sound and to me it’s the perfect blend.

N.A.S.H is a forced to be reckoned with.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nashvoice/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialnashband/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7236Ejcab2u2mJ5euVVeqL

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nashboys13

Website: https://www.nashrocks.com/

Featured Artist: Living Dead Girl

By Emmy Susani

Living Dead Girl is a Canadian modern metal band fronted by Molly Rennick. At four years old, she confidently informed her parents that she was going to be a rock star one day. While still relatively unknown outside of her native Canada, the talented 23-year-old Rennick performs like a seasoned professional.

When I first checked out this band, I honestly thought it was going to be a play on Rob Zombie for obvious reasons. When I finally clicked the link I was stunned by how unique and powerful Molly’s vocals are. The more I dug to find out more about the project I discovered there is more to the name than just the instant Zombie thought I had. The aptly titled band name has real life connotations, as the vocalist came into this world with grayish-blue skin and not breathing. By the exact medical definition, Molly was stillborn. What a way to take a look at things in a different light.

Formed in 2017, Living Dead Girl has released three singles independently, while performing shows throughout the Toronto area. To me Living Dead Girl’s musical stew is a unique combination of Marilyn Manson meets Maria Brink of In This Moment. Bringing goth, rock, metal, industrial, pop and punk rock all together.

Rennick recorded her highly-anticipated debut full-length album entitled Exorcism, with prolific producer Mitchell Marlow (In This Moment, All That Remains, New Year’s Day). Initially heading to L.A. in September of 2019 to record a couple of singles just to see how things went, Rennick soon realized that she needed to do a full album with Marlow. Given Marlow’s track record of band’s he has previously worked with, he approached Living Dead Girl with the same edgy, modern production values.

Exorcism is out now for your listening pleasure. Be sure to keep your eyes on this up and coming rocker. She’s gonna hit the music scene by storm

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/livingdeadgirl

Featured Artist: One In The Chamber
By Emmy Susani

FB: https://www.facebook.com/oitcband

IG: https://www.instagram.com/oitcband/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dUikPdjI6MLSerL3H9i17

YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneInTheChamberBand

By Lauren Santia

Featured Artist: Arimea

While the world may seem like it’s at a standstill due to the pandemic, modern alternative metal band, Arimea, doesn’t let that stop them from creating. With their debut 2019 EP titled “Castle Bravo”, Arimea already started off by setting the bar to a high standard. They continued to create and grow during the pandemic and blessed us with an equally unique and beautiful cover of Katy Perry’s “Never Really Over”. Arimea’s music is a seamless blend of multiple genres which makes their sound very distinctive and allows them to stand out from other bands. Arimea’s music is definitely worth giving a listen to and lucky for you, it’s available on all streaming platforms. Make sure to follow the band on social media to see when more music
will be released.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Arimeaband

IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimeauk/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qNHuzJVAGJ8h2D0qo6wAh

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkL98I6E5cRhIVx7SaxLdjQ

Featured Artist: Royal Honey
By Emmy Susani

Royal Honey brings together some of the best talent and experience in the rust belt region. The band has only been together since 2018, but its members go way back in the local steel city scene, having played renowned clubs like The Decade, Graffiti, The Electric Banana, 31st Street Pub, and Someplace Else regularly. They’ve also all played up and down the major east coast cities, prior to forming Royal Honey.

These guys have been around the block a bunch of times. Coming from previous bands including The Dirty Charms, The Ultimatics, The Cheats, The Addicts, Lize, The Science Fiction Idols, The Cosmosonics, Child of Fire, Kill Bossa, Rainstation Zero and Gas Tiger, they’ve got the experience and pedigree to write great catchy songs and put on killer energetic shows!

The band has a solid classic rock vibe, comparable to Faster Pussycat and Thin Lizzy. You can tell these guys have played together for years; they’re so solid in studio and live. It’s a chemistry you get from playing together for so long. They’ve shared the stage with bands such as Kix, Faster Pussycat, and Y&T to name a few.

If you haven’t checked out their record “Sweet Heat” you’re missing out on a banger of a classic rock record. Don’t sleep on these guys.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/royalhoneypgh

IG: https://www.instagram.com/royalhoneypgh/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2f4ZqBdOsweDsUJYeDAIpT

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3gKN0Fs4NEBFra1U7pGGw

Website: https://www.royalhoneyband.com/