Fall from Grace is coming to you!

There is an alternative rock band that hails from Seattle and is quickly spreading their emotion filled music your way. These guys bring me back to a great place where I couldn't get enough of great music. It was the dawn of the alternative rock age and I think I was about twentysomething heading to places like the DNA or Paradise Lounge in  San Francisco and being lucky enough to catch new and upcoming acts in the early '90s like LIVE, Jesus Jones, School of Fish, Blur, Catherine Wheel and so much more.

This is what this band brings, new energy and great sound to those who enjoy rock and alternative. When you listen to an uptempo song like "18 & Out" you can really enjoy the vocals of Tryg Littlefield as he belts out his rebellious anthem along the great guitar work by Brian Olson and Ty McDonald and Jesse Smith on Drums and Justin McDonald on Bass and Vocals.

It is no wonder that these guys from Fall from Grace won the Fuse TV "Bodog Music Battle of the Bands" and beat out 7,000 other bands.  They bring energy, excitement and take you by surprise with their feel good music! They have just been added to the Road to Hell Rekkid label, which is an indie label based in Seattle, Washington. They have a new album/CD out, "The Romance Years" which was release nationwide on Itunes on January 24, 2012. Did you get your copy yet? I did!!

Their music is something that can be enjoyed by all ages and I can imagine their fanbase having a wide age range which is a good thing. There is nothing better than going to a concert and seeing that a bands' music transcends the ages and they can all enjoy great music and sing along to "Burned" or screaming to "Hated Youth".

Make sure to check out these guys and if you haven't already, downlowd their new CD, "The Romance Years. "

Website: www.fallfromgrace.us
Facebook: facebook.com/fallfromgracemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/fallfromgrace

Show us your "Sorry" photo for Art of Dying's new single.

  

As many of you know "Art of Dying" was number one on my list of bands for you to know in 2011. Well they have just released their latest single, "Sorry" from their major label debut album, "Vices and Virtues".  Following the great success of "Die Trying" and my personal fave, "Get Thru This" which topped the Siriux XM Octane Big  Uns Countdown for the week of 1/21/12, "Sorry" delivers in a grand way.

This song is a soul searching power ballad that delivers energy as well as great vocals along with some shredding guitar work.You can't call this a simple ballad, it delivers energy, emotion and great rock and roll. Something we could all use a little more of right now. My favorite lyrics of the song;

Now, I'm sorry that I left you

I can't go back 

I can't change anything

The song really gets you to reevaluate choices you have made in the past or situations where we all wished could have had different outcomes. But those regrets seem to linger in our minds and how many times do we actually say "Sorry". Well now is your chance! To celebrate the release of their Official Lyric video for Sorry, the band has asked to show your support by sharing a photo of you and the word Sorry. "Don't we all need to say it to someone" as stated on their website.They even have their profiles on facebook updated with their own Sorry photo.  So make sure to get your photo uploaded  and they will share their favorites in their gallery on their website 

Make sure to check out the video and if you have been under a rock and don't have "Vices and Virtues" make sure to pick it up or get it now on Itunes. 

~ Marisol

My personal Sorry Photo which is probably the last picture I took of my father was when I would sit by his bedside last year. It was a painful time but I really thought he would pull through and make it. I wanted to take a picture so that one day I would have it made into a tattoo.  I miss him holding my hand. 

Sorry Official Video by Art of Dying. 

Art of Dying 

Jonny Hetherington

Cale Gontier

Jeff Brown

Greg Bradley

Tavis Stanley

SHINEDOWN always delivers something new!!

I have a special secret for you!! If you want to hear snippets from Shinedown's new album, Amaryllis... read on...

I have been patiently waiting for the SHINEDOWN album, AMARYLLIS. Actually, I have been very impatient! I have loved all my Shinedown music for many years and had the opportunity to see them and meet them on several occasions.

I loved when they released their new song, "Bully". This band not only delivers great music but a message for those who have ever been bullied or who bully! That is right, listen up folks.... we are not going to take it anymore. This was personal for me since I remember dealing with bullying as a young girl in school and then unfortunately as the parent of a victim. Ryan was only in 1st grade when he started complaining of stomach aches and not wanting to go to school. It took us almost two years to get to the real cause of his nervous stomach; he was getting bullied and didn't know how to deal with it. See, Ryan was the tallest kid in kindergarten. In first grade, he towered over all the kids, we never thought of him as the victim and worried he would be a bully because of his size. He was a "gentle giant" and fell prey to the class bully. We tried to deal with the school for two more years and finally in 5th grade had enough and pulled him out. He then went on to another school in 6th grade and flourished. He is always the one to protect or speak up to someone who is getting bullied. So when this song came out, I was glad to hear it and it instantly became Ryan's and my favorite!!

We are excited to see Shinedown on the Avalanche Tour with Adelita's Way and New Medicine at the Regency Ballroom on March 28th!

So we went to buy our pre-sale tickets since we are members of the Shinedown nation and there it was; the cover of the new album AMARYLLIS.. But then when you click on it, you will be able to hear audio clips from the songs! What an ingenious idea! These guys are always on the cutting edge of delivering excellence in music and here they go again. LOVE the SNIPPETS and can't wait!!

Here is the link to the album cover... happy hunting/listening!!

~ Marisol

Win an autographed guitar from Adelita's Way

Would you like to win an autographed guitar from Adelita's Way??

I think you do! Well, Adelita's Way is putting on a Fan Photo Contest and the winner will take home an autographed guitar by Adelita's Way. What you have to do is go to their facebook page that has all the details, upload an app and share a photo of you and any Adelita's Way item. Share it and get the most likes and you win!!!!

Here is the link on the contest and happy sharing!! Good Luck!

~ Marisol
Win an autographed guitar from Adelita's Way. http://shar.es/fs8L3

RIP to one of the great Metal Guitarists, Mark Reale

Well, I heard the sad news of the passing of Mark Reale, founder and guitarist of the heavy metal band, Riot earlier this week. I was stunned since I had really hoped and prayed for his recovery from his coma resulting from complications with his Crohn's Disease.

Mark Reale was born June 7, 1955 and only at 20 created the band Riot which is still active today. In fact, in August 2011 they had completed the final mixing of their album hauntingly "Immortal Soul" and were soon touring. They were getting ready for another round of shows and Mark then suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage that resulted in a coma on January 11, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. He remained in the coma and subsequently passed away on January 25, 2012.

Mark Reale was often dubbed the Metal Warrior or one of the most underrated heavy metal guitarists. He really was incredible when he played. He was an excellent composer and created timeless metal music which would be enjoyed by many years to come.

Mark's bandmates released the following statement shortly after his passing: "To friends and fans of Mark Reale and Riot, we are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark lost his battle with a lifelong illness. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time."

My son Ryan who is 14 was familiar with Mark Reale and Riot. He of course got his interest in music at the young age of 7 or so. He had often listened to Riot's album "Fire Down Under" and instantly loved it. He was also hopeful for Mark's recovery from the coma and when he learned of his untimely death at 56, he quickly went to make his fan tribute video for Mark.

His song choice for the video is "Rain" by Riot and can be found on their album 'The Brethren of the Long House". It is a beautiful song and to see Mark's images throughout reminds us of what a great loss he is. But Mark's music will remain in our hearts as we pay homage to a great heavy metal guitarist!

Shine on Mark, Shine on!

~ Marisol

You can visit Mark Reale's webpage and leave your condolences or messages. www.MarkReale.com

Here is the video that Ryan made for Mark Reale.