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  • Blind Owl Band – Winter Carnival – Waterhole, Saranac Lake, NY

     



  • Blind Owl Band – Winter Carnival – Waterhole, Saranac Lake, NY

     



  • Little Liar – Buffalo, NY


    Little Liar – Buffalo, NY

    Little Liar is a Gloomy Hard Rock group from the outskirts of Buffalo NY, drawing influences from Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, Alice In Chains, Velvet Revolver, Black Sabbath, The Black Keys and The Strokes bringing a modern twist to a 90s hard rock sound.

    Vocals – Austin Reese

    Lead Guitar – Matt Levulis 

    Bass Guitar – Nathan Dash

    Percussion – Derek Langdon






























  • Little Liar – Buffalo, NY


    Little Liar – Buffalo, NY

    Little Liar is a Gloomy Hard Rock group from the outskirts of Buffalo NY, drawing influences from Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, Alice In Chains, Velvet Revolver, Black Sabbath, The Black Keys and The Strokes bringing a modern twist to a 90s hard rock sound.

    Vocals – Austin Reese

    Lead Guitar – Matt Levulis 

    Bass Guitar – Nathan Dash

    Percussion – Derek Langdon






























  • The Cave – 71 Military Rd. Buffalo, NY 14207

     








  • The Cave – 71 Military Rd. Buffalo, NY 14207

     








  • Eternity A Vampire Metal Opera debut Friday, Jan. 30 at The Caz Buffalo




    Tix and Info www.thecazbuffalo.com









    THE VINCENT JAMES EXPLOSION






    The Vincent James Explosion – VJXIV CD Review 


    Left to right Vince, Jim and Jerry

    The Vincent James Explosion is comprised of three of the most talented and versatile musicians currently performing on the Buffalo, NY music scene. The current members of VJX are Vincent James Mastrantonio: (Guitar) guitar teacher, producer, composer and entrepreneur, Jim Linsner: (Drums) published author and drum teacher and Jerry Sampson: (Bass), Jerry has won several Buffalo Music Awards for his outstanding bass playing. All three members of VJX are in several other high profile bands and they all are in demand as fill-in players. 

    VJXIV is the fourth release from The Vincent James Explosion and it is the best to date from the band. The Vincent James Explosion plays jazz/fusion, instrumental music. 
    The music also contains elements of funk, rock and avant-garde jazz. All of the performances on VJXIV are outstanding. The guitar playing is innovative and highlights Vince’s versatility on his instrument of choice. VJXIV also contains Vincent James singing debut on “Madness”.

    VJXIV starts off with “Fanfare for a New Man”. This track sounds like a celebration of music and sound.  The solo guitar and keyboards sound huge and powerful. I can hear this song opening or closing out a movie. This song would also work well opening a major sporting event. I can also hear it playing when a team first arrives at the big game. Great opening track. 

    “Trial Exhibits” is a prime example of VJX doing what they do best. Rocking out on a jazz/fusion, guitar based groove. The unique sound of the opening rhythm guitar chords immediately caught my ear. The song breaks down into a bass groove which brings in the sharp and blazing guitar solo. The sound of the solo guitar is reminiscent of Joe Satriani/Steve Vai at times and Vince throws in some sweeping guitar techniques for good measure. 

    “Kinky B” features a couple of effects-driven and passionately played guitar tracks. The song starts with a jazzy sounding, chord riff but then a dissonant, distorted guitar chimes in and adds a completely different element to the song. The chords continue the dissonant sound of the track. Vince plays an absolutely blazing solo which leads into an off meter turn for the band. This song could be called a avant-garde, jazz/rock fusion all out jam. Vince at his best! One of my faves on VJXIV.  

    Next up is Vince’s lead vocal debut on “Madness”. I’ve heard this song develop over the years and this is the best version I’ve heard to date. “Madness” lyrics describe city violence and the end result which is pain and death. This song is a balls out rocker and once again Vince rips his way through an outstanding rock guitar solo. “Madness” is one of the best songs on VJXIV.

    In stark contrast to “Madness”,  “Jimmy Mack” is a brief jazz/fusion track, with more emphasis on jazz than fusion. Clean jazz guitar accompanies a a single note melody which sounds like it could be a sonically effected, bended guitar or keyboard note. Cool soundz!

    “The Truth” features jazzy guitar and blazing rock guitar solos but bassist Jerry Sampson gets a turn showing some solid and melodic chops on a 70 second solo during this track.

    “Deep Blue” features Vince playing some great, bluesy acoustic guitar. Unaccompanied except for a rather spacy sounding backing track Vince displays his exceptional technique on the acoustic guitar.

     The 7th song, “Carina” is “dedicated to my Carina” as Vince so eloquently says in the liner notes. Jim Runfola blows some killer soprano sax on this great instrumental.

    The last song is VJX’s take on the classic “Mission Impossible”. The entire band tears it up and once again, Vince blazes through a melodic and polished guitar solo.

    CD Review by Joey Tell (Joseph Militello)

    http://thevincentjamesexplosion.com/


    Here’s a recent picture of Vincent James from the Buffalo News performing with Caitlin Koch and the Jamie Moses band.

     Thank you Vince and Carina!!

     https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vincent-James-Explosion/159795070752016


  • Eternity A Vampire Metal Opera debut Friday, Jan. 30 at The Caz Buffalo




    Tix and Info www.thecazbuffalo.com









    THE VINCENT JAMES EXPLOSION






    The Vincent James Explosion – VJXIV CD Review 


    Left to right Vince, Jim and Jerry

    The Vincent James Explosion is comprised of three of the most talented and versatile musicians currently performing on the Buffalo, NY music scene. The current members of VJX are Vincent James Mastrantonio: (Guitar) guitar teacher, producer, composer and entrepreneur, Jim Linsner: (Drums) published author and drum teacher and Jerry Sampson: (Bass), Jerry has won several Buffalo Music Awards for his outstanding bass playing. All three members of VJX are in several other high profile bands and they all are in demand as fill-in players. 

    VJXIV is the fourth release from The Vincent James Explosion and it is the best to date from the band. The Vincent James Explosion plays jazz/fusion, instrumental music. 
    The music also contains elements of funk, rock and avant-garde jazz. All of the performances on VJXIV are outstanding. The guitar playing is innovative and highlights Vince’s versatility on his instrument of choice. VJXIV also contains Vincent James singing debut on “Madness”.

    VJXIV starts off with “Fanfare for a New Man”. This track sounds like a celebration of music and sound.  The solo guitar and keyboards sound huge and powerful. I can hear this song opening or closing out a movie. This song would also work well opening a major sporting event. I can also hear it playing when a team first arrives at the big game. Great opening track. 

    “Trial Exhibits” is a prime example of VJX doing what they do best. Rocking out on a jazz/fusion, guitar based groove. The unique sound of the opening rhythm guitar chords immediately caught my ear. The song breaks down into a bass groove which brings in the sharp and blazing guitar solo. The sound of the solo guitar is reminiscent of Joe Satriani/Steve Vai at times and Vince throws in some sweeping guitar techniques for good measure. 

    “Kinky B” features a couple of effects-driven and passionately played guitar tracks. The song starts with a jazzy sounding, chord riff but then a dissonant, distorted guitar chimes in and adds a completely different element to the song. The chords continue the dissonant sound of the track. Vince plays an absolutely blazing solo which leads into an off meter turn for the band. This song could be called a avant-garde, jazz/rock fusion all out jam. Vince at his best! One of my faves on VJXIV.  

    Next up is Vince’s lead vocal debut on “Madness”. I’ve heard this song develop over the years and this is the best version I’ve heard to date. “Madness” lyrics describe city violence and the end result which is pain and death. This song is a balls out rocker and once again Vince rips his way through an outstanding rock guitar solo. “Madness” is one of the best songs on VJXIV.

    In stark contrast to “Madness”,  “Jimmy Mack” is a brief jazz/fusion track, with more emphasis on jazz than fusion. Clean jazz guitar accompanies a a single note melody which sounds like it could be a sonically effected, bended guitar or keyboard note. Cool soundz!

    “The Truth” features jazzy guitar and blazing rock guitar solos but bassist Jerry Sampson gets a turn showing some solid and melodic chops on a 70 second solo during this track.

    “Deep Blue” features Vince playing some great, bluesy acoustic guitar. Unaccompanied except for a rather spacy sounding backing track Vince displays his exceptional technique on the acoustic guitar.

     The 7th song, “Carina” is “dedicated to my Carina” as Vince so eloquently says in the liner notes. Jim Runfola blows some killer soprano sax on this great instrumental.

    The last song is VJX’s take on the classic “Mission Impossible”. The entire band tears it up and once again, Vince blazes through a melodic and polished guitar solo.

    CD Review by Joey Tell (Joseph Militello)

    http://thevincentjamesexplosion.com/


    Here’s a recent picture of Vincent James from the Buffalo News performing with Caitlin Koch and the Jamie Moses band.

     Thank you Vince and Carina!!

     https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vincent-James-Explosion/159795070752016


  • Lost Society Announces New Album, Releases first single.







    Edited by Anselm Anderson


    Finland’s  Rising Nu-Metal stars LOST SOCIETY have announced their brand-new album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. Four years after the critically acclaimed If the Sky Came Down, the band returns with their most unapologetic album to date

    For vocalist and guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerström, Hell Is A State Of Mind represents a bold step into the metallic territory they were always destined to claim. The music is unrestrained, unmistakable, and unapologetically their own.

    Reuniting with their trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen, who serves as producer, co-writer, and mixing engineer, the album took a decisive turn when the track “Blood Diamond” reshaped their creative direction. What started as a simple melody evolved into a cinematic, string-driven masterpiece.

    The album’s first official single, “Blood Diamond,” follows last spring’s early preview, “Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick).” It arrives with a raw, high-energy video that showcases Lost Society’s untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, *Hell Is A State Of Mind* makes it clear that Lost Society is at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.


    photo credit: Sam Jamsen


    Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: ”I’m beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! Lost Society sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that I’m singing to you all – soon it will all be yours.

    Pre-order the album and blast out ”Blood Diamond” LOUD until your neighbours can’t take it anymore!”



    Check out the video for ‘Blood Diamond’ here:  

    Listen to ‘Blood Diamond’ here: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond

    Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind



    LOST SOCIETY will kick off their tour in March 2026, right after the release of their album. They will be touring across various cities in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. Fans can look forward to a high-voltage performance featuring their most beloved songs, powerful riffs, and the band’s signature adrenaline-fueled energy.







    TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND

    07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9

    09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange

    10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter

    11.03.26 UK London – Underworld

    13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt

    15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff

    16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof

    17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage

    18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia

    19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty

    21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene

    22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument

    23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova

    Ticketlink: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/





    Line up:

    Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar

    Arttu Lesonen | Guitar

    Mirko Lehtinen | Bass

    Taz Fagerström | Drums

    For more information visit:

    https://lostsocietyfinland.com
    https://www.facebook.com/lostsocietyfinland/
    https://twitter.com/LostSocietyFI
    https://www.instagram.com/lostsocietyfi/

  • BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Share Live Music Video For “God Terror”

    Between The Buried and Me, who released their highly anticipated new album The Blue Nowhere in September 2025 via Inside Out Music, are celebrating the new year and their impending 2026 European tour with the release of a stunning live recording of album highlight, God Terror, recorded in Denver during the band’s North American dates.

    Filmed and edited by Randy Edwards, with audio mixed and mastered by longtime collaborator Jamie King, you can watch the video below.

    Tommy Rogers comments: “Once we started bringing new songs to the stage, we immediately felt a darker, more intense shift in the set when ‘God Terror’ hit. The energy was unmistakable, and we knew we wanted to capture that feeling in a live version of the tune. Denver felt like the obvious choice to film and record, thanks to the constant excitement and connection we’ve always shared with the fans there.”

    Following an extensive North American tour, Between The Buried and Me bring The Blue Nowhere overseas, kicking off a month of European performances on Feb. 19 at London’s Islington Assembly Hall. Tickets are available here.
     
    Tommy Rogers says of the upcoming tour: “We haven’t headlined across the U.K. and Europe since 2019, so it feels amazing to finally be going back! In support of our new album, The Blue Nowhere, we’re crafting an eclectic and dynamic setlist that spans our long and diverse catalog. Grab your tickets now and see you next year!”

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