Sunday, July 25, 2010

The Duel Has Begun! Taking On Shaolin Temple of BooM

Being a proud owner of all the Shaolin Temple of BooM music, it is easy to say, their latest album, titled Duel, is most likely the greatest work from them to date.
Ranging from mellow to full on energetic power rock and lyrics that connect with an eternal message, this album is straight from the heart, to the heart. Duel also includes a more symphonic backing, that helps convey the music in such a way, as to make it truly epic and unforgettable.
Third track on Duel, is the song Transference and all we can say is, 'wow'! This song is definitely a hit at The Cryb, as five of five of us, voted this song the best progressive rock tune, we have ever recieved. That being said, all the songs are fantastic and all the hard work that went into this release, is clearly heard and felt in all of Davids compositions.
It's a rare thing to really enjoy every track on one release, but that is the case with Duel. This entire album is quite good and well worth the purchase, so be sure and get your copy, because you won't want to miss having this one in your favorite rock collection. You can get that here: http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
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Here are some latest words, from David Alvarez of Shaolin Temple of BooM:


Hello my fellow BooMFighters,
It has been a tumultuous roller coaster ride these last 2 months, but I suppose that is the beauty of doing everything I do from self managing to self releasing my own music. There are several things in play right now that will break SToB's music into the mainstream as I have signed several contracts and have more on the horizon that will shock a lot of long time fans of Shaolin Temple of BooM. All of this done while still remaining an entirely independent, self-produced, self-managed, self- released artist.... all will be told in due time.... but definitely prepare for major radio play across the nation as well as hearing SToB on TV, major movies and video games in the very near future

Till then check out this video I just uploaded that has some behind the scenes action on me recording the album "Duel"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuquRhsDFWY or on facebook here http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom?v=app_2392950137#!/video/video.php?v=1489091540644 (While at facebook, if you have a profile join me there yea? http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom
First shipment of stickers will be mailed out next week followed by first shipment of CDs in about 2 weeks from today. I will include a free sticker for those that have purchased the CD and for those that purchased combo deals, I will add extra stickers in the mix.
For those of you that haven't picked up your SToB merch you can find it here http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
That's it for now till the next time,
-David
Shaolin Temple of BooM

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Friday, July 2, 2010

Warriors Of Metal Fest lll Review

Fri. 25 and 26 Jun – Warriors Of Metal Fest lll

An awesome first day out at Warriors Of Metal Festival 3 and the most die hard fans turned out for this one. It's currently 5:00 am, but had to take a break to write this real quick.

Check out this artists, called Imagika on Lastfm. They know what the hell they are doing at a live event - Kick ass, professional, in your face, speed and thrash metal, at it's finest! Every member of the band gives it 100% and excudes metal energy, from every sweat soaked pore.

Imagika
@ My Space
Band Website: Official Website
Band Members Steven Rice (Guitar)
Norman Skinner (Vocals)
Jim Pegram (Bass)
Robert Kolowitz (Guitar)
Wayne De Vecchi (Drums)

More details and artists to come, as the show must go on.

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Alas, the show must always come to a close, but it was one awesome party for the past two days, at Warriors Of Metal fest 3! We tripled our attendance this year, over last years event and WomFest organizers and staff, would all like to thank everyone who attended. We love you and hope you will be back for more, when we roll out Womfest lV, next year.

I spent half my time at this event, helping set security fence, running concessions and shuttling artists, to and from airport to hotel, hotel to gig and back again, but still managed to see quite a few of the metal bands perform.

Here are just some of the fantastic and righteous metal artists, I had the privilege to see. If I miss some of the bands, it's only because I was too busy to see them, so not trying to take anything away from them, because every band was super awesome and deserve a big thanks, for being a part of WomFest. You are all very much appreciated!

Most outrageous, fun filled artist, would be Lords Of The Trident. I mean to say, how often does a bands front man, don armor and arm himself with a mace and short sword, then proceed to sley the audience, mowing a path of devastation and bloody death, through the middle of the crowd? All that, while setting guitars on fire, waving banner flags, traditional warrior costume and a drummer, dressed as a devil, with menacing eyes and horns.

Plenty of chances for the fans to be involved and singing along with the band was all a pillaging, marauding, slaughtering, good time!

Opening artist for the first day, was a somewhat, stoner metal band, called 'Wicked'. Really great for an opener and it sucks, that they haven't a profile on Lastfm, because it would be killer to have them here. Good vocals and solid heavy duty, guitar riffing from these guys, made them truly memorable.

Have you ever thought it would be cool to see, legendary baritone Pavarotti, singing melodic doom metal? If so, then check this doom metal band, called Dantesco, who came all the way from Puerto Rico, to be a part of Womfest lll, in Ohio, USA. The crowd loved these guys and Dantesco stayed around for the entire weekend, to see the whole show and party with fans. Excellent live performers and we are having them back, for repeat performances in Ohio, so be on the look out for that, Ohioans. You won't want to miss them.

Another solid performer, hailing from San Diego, California, we have Skeletor, an epic speed metal band, that takes every opportunity, to refine and polish their music to perfection. Don't let the somewhat, cheesy name fool you; Skeletor are some serious metalheads with a vibrant and solid sound, that dishes out the goosebumps, when heard live. After they finished their set, there was a positive buzz for Skeletor, being passed through the crowd. The fans kept mentioning them over and over for the entire two days.

One particular artist, I was really dying to see perform was Icarus Witch - one of my all time favorite metal bands. Wouldn't you know, I had to run to the airport to drop off a band, catching a plane out in the morning, so I missed their set. Still, check them out, because they are superb musicians, who I have experienced many times before.

Who could forget Omen, Imagika, ASKA or Cage - the four headliners for our two day fest and every aspect of their sets, was spot on perfect. All four of these artists, had the crowd, crowding the stage, horns up, heads banging and long hair flying in heavy duty rhythm.

Omen and Cage, have multiple artists with the same name, on Lastfm, so let's not confuse Cage the metal band, with Cage the rapper, or Omen the heavy metal artist with Omen, the defunct hair metal band, or the Polish artists, who are sharing as well.

A better way to find the correct artists and the right music, is to sample the newly created tag, womfest lll radio and If you do listen to this tag and find a metal band amongst them you really enjoy, please tag them again, with womfest lll radio, so all the fans of these artists, will have an opportunity see the tag and listen in also.

Here is a copy of the complete two day, set list:

Day One

Silent Aggression(no shows)
Wrecked(not on LFM)
Trazom
Skeletor
Resident Shredders: Matthew Mills and Joe Stump
Beyond Fallen
Dantesco
Jacobs Dream
Imagika
Omen

Day Two

Black Vice(not on LFM)
Lords Of The Trident
Van Lade(not on LFM)
Forgotten Legacy(not on LFM)
Oblivion Myth
Zephaniah(not on LFM)
Taunted
Dofka
Widow
Icarus Witch
ASKA(not on LFM)
Cage

All the bands who participated in WOM Fest lll, finished their sets with a Ronnie James Dio tribute. Either doing a DIO tune, Rainbow, or a Black Sabbath tune, so DIO, Rainbow and Sabbath are also included, in the womfest lll radio, for your enjoyment. Rest in peace, Ronnie - May you enjoy eternity in Valhalla.