From Dusk To Dawn (Los Altos / San Jose, CA) :Metal / Hardcore:

Welcome From Dusk To Dawn. Making up of members from Los Altos and San Jose, California. They're still in their early stages of the new lineup but the music they already have out sounds great. New member and drummer Tyler Hanne promises a much better than what they already have out. High expectations have been barred up and I'm sure they won't dissapoint.

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-Facebook

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Believe In This- Believe In This Demo (2011)

Artist: Believe In This
Album: Believe In This Demo
Genre: Acoustic, Pop Punk
Year: 2011

1. Intro
2. Here's to Life
3. Golden State Beggars
4. 120306
5. Captain!
6. Like Seasons

 

Download link:

•  Mediafire
• Bandcamp 

Believe In This (San Jose, CA) :Acoustic, Pop Punk:

This is my acoustic project Believe In This. You check it out and let me know what you think!

"Captain!" Track 5 off of the Believe In This Demo

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• Bandcamp 
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Think Big! (Pocono Summit, PA) :Pop Punk:

Like Heart to Heart? Check out Think Big!! I swear its like H2Hs twin band! Similar music, similar vox, rhythm, everything! Its so shocking to me! Both Heart to Heart and Think Big! are wayyyy up their in my favorites. I heard these guys in the 'Aaahh!!! Real pop punk vol. 1' compilation and I just had to hear more. I'm previewing their 'Changes' album and its sooo goood. Give it a listen on their Facebook or Bandcamp. I still have yet to check out their other releases, but so far these guys have made a huge impression on me. I'll definitely be telling more people about this band. I hope I get the chance to see and meet these guys one day soon! Hope you guys dig today's top pick! 

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• Bandcamp 
• Facebook

To Our Legends (San Jose, CA) :Hardcore / Electronic:

To Our Legends from San Jose, CA. Hardcore/Metal band mixed with a little electronic/synth here and there. Good shit, its straight metal for the masses. I definitely wish I could hear some tracks recorded, but I can tell I can definitely get into these guys at a show from what I heard in their video up on their Facebook. Give their a page a scan and a like! 

Other TO OUR LEGENDS links: VVVVV

• Soundcloud
• Reverbnation
• Facebook 

To Our Legend's personally promoted:

•  Alces Alces Designs & Illustration
• AK Photography

Don Juan (Campbell, CA) :Metal:

Metal from Campbell fucking California. Coming out from the deep underground are Don Juan. A Metal band comprised of Steve on guitar, Kevin on guitar, John on vox, Jb on drums, and my good friend Michael on the bass. These guys have a funky, yet heavy metal sound to their music. Can even be thrashy at times! No matter what type of metal you're into, you're sure to find whatever you may like in this one band itself! Give em a listen on Facebook!

Other DON JUAN links: VVVVV

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• ReverbNation

Keep in touch on Facebook!

Keep in touch on Facebook! Let me know about any bands you've recently heard and liked, or even your own band! Add the page, shoot me some wall posts and we can discuss anything you'd like, doesn't even have to be music. Thanks for the support dudes!

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The Life You Silenced (Summersville, WV) :Melodic Deathcore:

The Life You Silenced comes straight out of Summersville, WV. Same as As She Dies, for any of you who have heard of that band. That's because the mastermind behind As She Dies is a guitarist for The Life You Silenced, so they have a very similar sound in the guitar work, except this band contains human flesh members and not much machine work! Give these guys a listen! Melodic Deathcore from Summersville, WV!


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A City In Arms (San Jose, CA) :Hardcore/Metal:

A City In Arms is the fucking shit. These guys are from our very own San Jose, CA! If you like Parkway Drive, The Ghost Inside or any other band alike, you'd love these guys. These guys definitely come off a little more different than other San Jose bands, but in a very good way. Give their tracks "Dreamcather" and "The Interceptor" a listen.

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Heart to Heart (Pismo Beach, CA) :Melodic Punk:

These guys are fucking amazing friends, amazing musicians and... Just amazing is all I can say. I checked these guys out as soon as I heard about them from a friend and liked their tracks a lot. Their debut EP "Impressions" is one of the few records that I love and can listen to in its entirety. Though, only five tracks long, it's still very powerful and true to their sound. Hop over to their Facebook and give their music a listen. Preview and buy their EP "Impressions" if you dig it! Or atleast give these guys some love and encourage them to come out and welcome them into your grounds!

New Stickup Kid song up for download!

Stickup Kid just recently released a demo version of their latest track "Dreaming Of Kenny Rogers" Go to their Facebook here  to give it a listen and download! If you like Stickup Kid already, this track won't dissapoint!

As She Dies (Summersville, WV) :Deathcore:

I introduce to you As She Dies. A one-man-Deathcore-band from West Virginia! I've been listening to his music for a few years now and it never seems to get old. It's all so simple yet so fucking heavy. His very early material consisted of a lot of techno and synth samples but as you listen to later and later recordings you can definitely hear the music maturing in really deep levels. He's only getting better at writing and I'm really stoked for his new album to drop, it's such a surprise in every chapter. Oh, did I mention he releases all his music free to friends and fans?? All you Deathcore fans, give him a listen, you won't be dissapointed! As She Dies Facebook

Download two (2) PATA tracks for free!!

Artist: PATA
Album: N/A
Year: 2010-2011
Genre: Zombiecore

1. They Saw it in the Papers
2. The Immunity

DOWNLOAD: BandCamp

Here Lies The Traitor - Daymare

Artist: Here Lies The Traitor
Album: Daymare
Year: 2011
Genre: Deathcore

1. Intro
2. Shut Eye
3. Taking Tree
4. Curtain Call
5. Cancer
6. Outro

PLUS BONUS TRACK

1. Revilement

Download Link: Mediafire

PS. Big shout out and thanks to these guys for letting me upload their tracks and being real cool guys! Download this shit!

Here Lies The Traitor (Westfield, MA) :Deathcore:

Found these guys off of the Total Deathcore blogspot and then had to download and check out their status on Facebook. These guys are way fucking legit! I'm listening to their "Daymare" EP in its enirety and I just fell in love with every single one of their tracks. Every once in a while there'll be a lot of deathcore bands that will come out boring as fuck and fall through but these guys are one of the few that are breaking the fuck out and coming out strong and heavy. Check it out, for some reason they remind me of We Are the End but I don't know, that's just me. It just has that feel to it. Check out the tracks off of their Facebook  and support 'em! Keep it up dudes!

Here Lies The Traitor - "Cancer in the Pipes"

The Story So Far (Walnut Creek, CA) "Alternative/Pop Punk"

Today, I present to all you Pop Punk and Alternative fans (and also Second to Last, Stickup Kid, etc. fans) The Story So Far from Walnut Creek, CA. They'll actually be playing here in Los Gatos, CA at The Venue tonight but I won't be able to make it out though ): But to those that do are lucky! These guys have a great sound. Every song off their split EP with Maker is a must hear. It sums them up quite well. Click here to preview their split EP with Maker or add them on Facebook!

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Handguns (Harrisburg, PA / Baltimore, MD) :Pop Punk:

Their bio pretty much says it all..

"Whats up we are a pop punk band from Harrisburg Pa. We believe in hard work and having fun. We don't have famous friends we are not critically acclaimed and no one in this band was ever in some famous band who's name we could drop or coat tail we could ride. But we will get up earlier than you and work longer and harder. That has to count for something. If it doesn't then at least we had a hell of a good time trying and made some amazing friends along the way."

These guys are one of the most amazing Pop Punk bands I've ever treated my ears to. With their lyrics being so relevant to our everyday lives and their music filling you up with the energy and courage to stand up for yourself and feelings, these guys are no joke when it comes down to it. Visit their Facebook and listen to their tracks!

Octoclops (San Jose, CA) :Tech/ Progressive Metal:

Octoclops comes off fucking clean. They're a Technical Progressive Metal band from San Jose, CA, with a little melodic touch to it as well, the kinda shit I love to hear! These guys bring it home with their track "The Optical Bloom" you can give it a listen off their Facebook here! Keep in touch with them!

PATA (Kemptville, Canada) :Zombiecore:

Come in PATA from Kemptville, Canada) PATA, classified as Zombiecore, is a metal band led by 4 members. Still coming up from the underground, their raw recordings can be a little hard to hear, but also bring out their true sound, giving it an aggressive "Fuck You In The Face." Visit their Facebook and give their track "Amongst The Creed We'll Never Die" a listen. Thanks dudes!

We Were Sharks - Three for Free EP (2011)

Artist: We Were Sharks
Album: Three for Free EP
Year: 2011
Genre: Pop Punk

1. When Push Comes to Shove
2. I Only Like Their First Album
3. The Blackout Anthem

Download Link: Mediafire

PS: Major thanks to this band for letting me upload their tracks for you guys!

We Were Sharks - HOLY RIP! EP (2010)

Artist: We Were Sharks
Album: HOLY RIP! EP
Year: 2010
Genre:  Pop Punk

1. Welcome to the Show
2. Keep Your Head Up Kid
3. Your Love Is My Drug (Ke$ha Cover)
4. Go West, Young Man
5. Glory Days

DOWNLOAD LINK: Mediafire

We Are Promise (San Jose, CA) :Post-Hardcore:

We Are Promise is a Post-Hardcore band from San Jose, CA that came up from straight outta fuckin nowhere! One song in and already they got San Jose and lots of other places following them up! With their music dedicated to loyalty and their friendships, they keep it together very well. They'll be releasing an EP very soon with the help of Kickstarter and all their fans. Go check out the song that started it all, "Friend" off their Facebook!!

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• Myspace 
• Reverb Nation 
• Twitter 
• Youtube
• Website 

Pitch Black Providence (San Jose, CA) :Melodic Metal:

Today, I bring you Pitch Black Providence. A Melodic Metal band from San Jose, CA! For those who don't have my personal account on facebook, I had this to say..

My respect for these guys have grown so much, these guys stuck to this project and kept it going regardless of what people thought. They just released this new track that completely blew me away. Definitely looking forward to more from these guys. Pitch Black Providence♥

 That is all still so true today, I'll be looking forward to more of these guys, you should definitely give their track "For Execution" a listen. Straight up Metal up your ass! Check em out here on Facebook!

Stickup Kid - Eazy E Teaze EP (2011)

Artist: Stickup Kid
Album: Eazy E Teaze EP
Year: 2011
Genre: Pop Punk

1. You're Killin' Me Smalls
2.  Farewell, My Little Viking
3. For British Eyes Only

 

DOWNLOAD LINK: Megaupload

 

As Artifacts (Walnut Creek, CA) :Post-Hardcore/Metalcore:

I heard of these guys, As Artifacts, through a friend of mine that had gone to seen them at The Venue in Los Gatos, CA earlier this year telling me how heavy these guys were live. I went on to look them up and sure as hell they came off really heavy in their debut EP "Reclamation" I fucking loved their first track Superdoom which begins with a programmed beat then eventually the guys come out heavy with their introduction on the last half of the track, then leading into their Ain't Not Party Like the Donner track. The riffs in the song come out very unique to me and mixed in so well with the rest of the track. More later in the track comes in a heavy symphonic breakdown which is knuckle-biting heavy. Atleast that's how I reacted when I first heard it for myself. Chugs Ahoy is probably one of the craziest tracks I know by these guys, it's all so good. Give it a listen HERE on their bandpage and download Chugs Ahoy for free on their "WELCOME/Free Download!" tab on the left! Visit their Facebook, like em, say whatsup and if you're anywhere around Los Gatos, CA try and make it out to their show with The Art of War, Watchers and Hunters, Five Characters in Search of an Exit, and more this Friday, April 29, 2011!

A Shipwreck A Castaway (Riverside, CA) :Pop-punk/Hardcore:

Ladies and Gents, please welcome A Shipwreck A Castaway. A Pop-punk/Hardcore band residing in Riverside, CA down south of us here in San Jose. I heard of these guys through a friend, Bo from Stickup Kid, when I was putting a show together at my school, Del Mar High (that became chaos but ended in an extremely sweet house show) and had them come down to San Jose to play for us. And we did not go wrong at all in doing so. These guys came off very professional with really awesome energy up on stage and had great crowd interaction. I could definitely tell from all the people sporting their shirts and buttons around that they really digged this band! Their music is definitely one in helping a broken soul, know you don't have to be alone in anything if you don't want to be. Give their tracks a listen HERE on their bandpage and you'll know what I mean. These guys were really down to earth with their fans and friends, and really inspirational. They needed a place to stay and I could not let down that offer after they came all the way down here to be troubled by a school! (Though, once again ending in a crazy house show!) They're really cool people to spend time with and I hope they can come by a city near you to play for you and meet them! Go visit their facebook, listen to their tracks, hit em up, show em love, support! Anything, these dudes will appreciate it!

What's Heaven Like - Fallout EP

Artist: What's Heaven Like
Album: Fallout EP
Year: 2010
Genre: Metal

1.  Throw Your Thizzface On! (Intro)
2. Dry Creek Road
3. Determination
4. Fallout

DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?lw8bzdhqdenfyws

What's Heaven Like (San Jose, CA) :Metal:

Hey guys, Roger here just telling you about my band. We're a metal-ish, with some deathcore elements, band named What's Heaven Like and you can find us on Facebook HERE, give the tracks on our bandpage a listen and follow the page if you like it! Right now we're on a break for school but we'll eventually play together again. In the meantime, we've got songs for you to listen to and download, gives you enough time to learn them! And also except the "I Bled for This" track, our latest, to have vox very soon featuring vocalist Mark Mariscal from Our Living Memory!! So stick around for that. Thanks dudesss! (Btw disregard the flyer above, i just wanted a picture that had our name on it)

Download 2 Stickup Kid Songs for Free!

Visit Stickup Kid's Facebook HERE to download 2 (two) tracks off their latest release, "The Sincerest Form of Flattery"! Get 'em while they're hot!

Help The Art of War play Warped Tour this year!!

Hey guys! Back again with an urgent mssg! The Art of War need you guys to vote for them to play Warped Tour this year at the Mountain View, CA stop!! Head over to this link, sign up to the website (just gotta enter your e-mail and make a password, then just verify their sent email and then go straight to The Art of War's battle of the bands profile and click vote! You can do this once a day so let's get the count goin! I appreciate it, they'll appreciate it and you will appreciate the music when you see them up on that stage at Mountain View's Warped this year! You can't go wrong with that! Thanks dudes!

The Art of War (San Jose, CA) :Metal, Hardcore:

The Art of War from San Jose, CA. One of THE biggest influences in my opinion from here in San Jose. The first time I got to hear them live was at their CD Release show with Arsonists Get All the Girls, Our Living Memory, A City in Arms and way more bands who have all come off flawless and strong at that show. Once was all it took for me to get hooked and want to come back for more (catching them next friday April 29, at The Venue in Los Gatos, CA) Not only is their music fucking great, but so are the guys in that band. These guys  are some of the coolest guys I've met and will make you feel right at home with their energy. Give their tracks a listen on their bandpage on Facebook. If you like what you hear, trust me, you won't go wrong with purchasing their CD. All the tracks are just as fuckin great. Catch em on iTunes or see them at a show and purchase their CD "Visions" off them themselves, and take the chance to meet them as well. They'll definitely be making themselves known soon.

The Art of War on Facebook

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• Purevolume 
• Reverb Nation 

Aura of Lesya (San Jose, CA) :Metal/Hardcore:

Today, I got to share with you guys Aura of Lesya. Made up of members from Sympathy Ends and Octoclops (Which I'll give a review for later!) They're a Metal/Hardcore band from yours truly, San Jose, CA.  I've honestly never heard of these guys until they invited me to listen to their music just a while ago and I don't know how I've gone without hearing of them, they make such a great addition to San Jose and I really liked what I heard. Their music sounds so fuckin tight, I suggest you give their track "Dead Leaves" a listen and you'll know what I mean. They've definitely made it to my library, and I know they'll definitely make it to many other places as well very soon if they keep it up! Give em a listen dudes! They'll also be playing with A Breed Extinct, Our Living Memory and lots of other bands at The Venue in Los Gatos, CA tomorrow night! I'll definitely try to make it out to this one.

Aura of Lesya Facebook 

Sentinel - Demo (2010)

Artist: Sentinel
Album: Demo
Year: 2010
Genre: Progressive Metal

• Channels
• Spires Of Humanity
• To Shape An Ocean
• Universe

DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?j83z83ygyd88w

Sentinel (Mid-Michigan) :Progressive Metal:

I told myself I wouldn't post anymore for today, but I couldn't help it after listening to these guys over and over and over again. There's something in their music that just gets me going everyday, I can't tell if it's the high-end melodies they can deliver so well and fast-paced, like in their track "To Shape An Ocean" or the low-ends that they deliver straight to your face, as well in "To Shape An Ocean" Either way, if you're trying to find something a little different to listen to, while the element of brutality is still well in tact, look no further. Sentinel, out of Michigan, is the rememdy to your boredom in your own musical taste, and your escape into a new-age and a whole 'nother level of a point of view in music. Stop by their Facebook and give them a listen, you'll know just what I mean.

Helm's Deep (Salinas, CA) :Metal/Hardcore:

Helm's fucking Deep. (Made up mainly of members from Moria, including Taylor, vocalist of Seven Tongues.) Where do I even begin? I saw these guys at their debut show with Arsonists Get All the Girls at The Venue in Los Gatos, CA and they blew me the fuck away. Very saddened that I didn't get the chance to be up close with the rest of the crowd but from what I saw it looked like a hell of a time. I think it's safe to say that these guys stole that show, bringing down that fucking venue and everyone in it with them. They've recently just released 3 demo tracks that you can listen to and download HERE! If you like what you hear, go over to their Facebook, follow them there and show these guys some love! Come out to their next show at The Venue again on June 03, 2011 to catch these guys in action. (Or May 28 at The Dome for those around Bakersfield, CA area.)

Make Them Suffer (Perth, Western Australia) :Symphonic Death Metal:

These guys are probably one of the best things that I have ever come across. Their music is such a perfect mix of death/black metal while at the same time retaining an epic symphonic sound completed with the most brutal breakdown you'll ever hear. Hailing from Perth, Western Australia I bring you Make Them Suffer. They've had a few songs up for download in the past month that's coming out of their latest EP. The track "Maelstrom" is probably my most personal favorite. Usually, I have a hard time getting by 6 minute long tracks, but sometimes I wish their songs just went on and on and on cause I can't get enough. Check their tracks out up on their Facebook's bandpage HERE! Trust me, you won't be dissapointed.

Happy Birthday, Rolando Muñoz!

Just wanted to give a shout-out/Happy Birthday to Rolando Muñoz! Have a good one dude!

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We Were Sharks (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) :Pop Punk:

In comes We Were Sharks!! (Formerly know as "Sharks!" but changed their name due to conflicts) These guys are an easy going Pop Punk band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! These guys have some really awesome melodies in their music like in their song "I Only Like Their First Album" which is featured in their latest EP "Three For Free" and is up for free download on their Facebook HERE! Or direct download through this link over HERE! Personally, what really got my attention and made me fall in love with this band is their acoustic "Go West, Young Man" which can be found in their "HOLY RIP!" EP (Click for direct download) It's definitely safe to say that it speaks out for all of us in terms of friendships, relationships and touring bands going far and beyond their expectations, miles away from their loved ones, striving to touch millions with their music and living their dream. Give these guys a listen, "like" em on Facebook and support! :)


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• Website
• Merch 
• Facebook 
• Myspace 
• Twitter 
• Youtube 

Legends Shall Fall (Moreno Valley, CA) :Hardcore/Deathcore:

Hey guys! I'm back with yet more music to share with you guys. This morning I got Legends Shall Fall to share with you. These guys are from Moreno Valley, CA and already playing with acts such as Suicide Silence, Winds of Plague, As Blood Runs Black, and more bands alike! Definitely an ideal listen to those that like their music down-low to the ground heavy, yet give you rhythms of doom to headbang to. They've posted up a new song titled "Condemned" which I'm listening to as I write this and is up for download. It's quite an adventure listening to it, taking you through savvy riffs while keeping it heavy as fuck. Give it a listen on their Facebook HERE! And "Like" them as well!

Stickup Kid (San Jose, CA) :Pop Punk:

Check these guys out, Pop fucking Punk coming out of San Jose, CA. These guys are sure to make you fall in love with their fast paced rhythms and catchy lyrics. The band is lead by Bo on guitar, Tony on vox, Jonathan on bass and Cameron on the drums. Their debut album "The Sincerest Form Of Flattery" just dropped today, you can go order it at http://store.betterdaysrecords.com/ or you can simply stream their album off here: http://music.betterdaysrecords.com/ Either way, you should definitely check them out, learn their songs and prepare for their CD Release show coming up at The Venue in Los Gatos, CA on Friday, May 6th, 2011 w/ other bands like Heart to Heart, The Caps, Hear the Sirens and more.

Download their "eazy e teaze" EP HERE!

"Like" em on Facebook!

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Our Living Memory (San Jose, CA) :Metal:

I'll be doing my first post on Our Living Memory, setting out straight from San Jose, California! This metal band consists of 5 members including Mark on vox, Nick and Sam on guitar, Taylor on bass and Johnathen on drums. I saw these guys for the first time with Arsonists Get All the Girls at The Refuge in Cupertino, CA and they completely blew me away. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and I completely loved how the crowd got into it. They're working on a release at the moment, and they've also played one of their newest songs titled "Rebuild Us Re-builder" Check out this bone-crushing track!

"Like" em on Facebook! 

Our Living Memory - "Build Us Re-builder"

Starting out.

Doing this for all my friends, all the bands coming out of San Jose and the rest of the world that appreciates music. Hope to hear from each and every one of you and that we start a community out of our common love, music. Stay tuned to hear of some great bands not only from the Bay Area, CA, but from anywhere else in the world where they came come up from! Thanks to anyone following this!