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New Kelen Heller single marks the beginning of good things to come (Photos)
On Friday, September 28, 2012, Upstate rock super group Kelen Heller posted their latest single, “Never Lived” which is also the song in their latest video. The band shot the video for the song at The...
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Art, music, and more: interview with AVAST vocalist Dewayne Gallagher (Photos)
You may not think you know Dewayne Gallagher, but if you live in upstate South Carolina, you probably do. Better known as “Cheezie,” Dewayne Gallagher has been around the upstate rock/metal scene for...
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Showstopper Series: Eye Empire brings passion to the stage in Sparkle City
Everyone has a band whose lyrics just speak to them, as though the words were written and recorded just for you. For some, these songs are few and far between with even some of their favorite artists,...
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Orgy in the upstate: Wide Awake and Dead Tour 2013
Orgy first made their mark on the music industry in 1997 when they were signed to Korn’s Elementree Records and one year later, released their stellar debut album, Candyass. This album fulfilled the...
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Sevendust expected to sell out The Handlebar (Photos)
Are you ready Greenville? Friday, February 1, 2013, Sevendust is going to be at The Handlebar located at 304 E. Stone Avenue. The Atlanta heavy metal quintet will be ripping up the stage along with...
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Showstopper Series: Sevendust and company throw down at The Handlebar (Photos)
The lights dim and a pounding, like a heartbeat, begins to fill the room. The stage lights flicker, dim, and slowly begin to brighten again- the crowd swells and begins to cheer. Welcome to the...
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Showstopper Series: Kingsfoil mellows out a Monday in Sparkle City (Photos)
Indie pop/alt rock band Kingsfoil brought their catchy, bouncing rhythms and happy harmonies to the Ground Zero stage on Monday, February 4, 2013. To the delight of the intimate crowd in the upstate...
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Eargasms: Kelen Heller 'Limited Edition' EP (Photos)
Transcending from the mediocrity of their humble beginnings, Kelen Heller (KH) rises up from the ashes of obscurity to bring their long awaited EP, Limited Edition (LTD). The upstate supergroup worked...
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Bands you ought to know: Akira (Photos)
Hailing from Anderson, SC, metalcore quintet Akira features one of the most interesting sounds around. With tons of energy and eclectic styling, Akira offers up a mixture that provokes even the most...
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Bands you ought to know: War Torn Angel (Photos)
Starring a duel set of vocals, Bluefield, VA melocore group War Torn Angel (WTA) brings the noise and the melody. When these guys hit the stage its all eyes on them and ears open. They look like the...
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Showstopper Series: Chevelle sells out Amos Southend in Charlotte
Just when you thought they had fallen astray, Chevelle returns with a vengeance! The band of brothers played to a sold out house at Amos Southend in Charlotte, SC on Thursday, March 14. The trio...
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Showstopper Series: Orgy brings it back and tears it down in Sparkle City...
Just when you thought they had been lost to the annals of time, Orgy has reemerged-redefined and ready to kick ass! The quintet played to a relatively intimate yet eager crowd at the Spartanburg, S.C....
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The man behind the voice: Wide Awake and Dead with Jay Gordon
After seven years out of the limelight, in 2012 Orgy vocalist Jay Gordon made an executive decision to revitalize the brand and bring Orgy back to the forefront of the industry. With the help of a few...
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Blythe acquittal leads to Spring tour for Lamb of God
Back from perdition, vocalist Randy Blythe and the men of Lamb of God (LoG) announced that they would be hitting the road in May in a second round of support for their last release, “Resolution.” This...
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Sister Sin's "Now and Forever" stirs classic metal memories
Packed with an arsenal of songs reminiscent of classic rock, Sister Sin’s Now and Forever is a rollercoaster ride of commanding vocals, shredding guitar, and pummeling drums. The Gothenburg, Sweden...
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Eargasms: Blowsight "Life & Death" (Photos)
There are few albums that make you fall in love from the very first track and manage to maintain your affection throughout, but Blowsight’s Life & Death is such an album. Although this is will be...
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Eargasms: Terror "Live by the Code" (Photos)
Hardcore veterans Terror make their Victory Records debut with their anthem laced call to arms, Live by the Code. Following in the path of hardcore before them, Terror provides the beacon for which...
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Eargasms: The Bunny The Bear "Stories"
April 16, 2013 brought on the dawn of the newest era for electro-dance core duo The Bunny The Bear (TBTB) with their fourth studio release Stories. Fans of the screamcore band will find solace in the...
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Hardcore takes a holiday: Hatebreed tears up Ground Zero (Photos)
To the wonder and amazement of hundreds of fans, diehards, and newcomers alike, hardcore heavyweights Hatebreed hit the stage of Spartanburg, S.C’s Ground Zero on Tuesday, April 16. The house that...
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Terror teaches Sparkle City to "Live by the Code" (Photos)
Hardcore harbingers Terror played to a sold out crowd April 16 at Spartanburg, S.C’s Ground Zero. The raucous quintet were part of hardcore heavyweights Hatebreed’s The Divinity of Purpose tour...
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