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Willie Nile to perform and Looney Tunes!

Administrator — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:54:09 +0000

Artist – WILLIE NILE
Event – Performance & Autograph Signing
Date – Monday June 24th, 2013
Time – 7:00 PM

COME SEE WILLIE NILE PERFORM AT LOONEY TUNES!!

Come see Willie Nile play at Looney Tunes. We are celebrating the release of his new record “American Ride”. The new album comes out on Tuesday June 25th, but if you come to Looney Tunes the night before we will have it for you to pick up early. This will be an amazing performance and then autograph signing. You have to pre order the CD from us to get a wristband to attend this event. You can order here online or at the store. If you order online there is a $3 paypal fee. To avoid this fee you can order at the store. When you order online please make sure you choose INSTORE PICK UP for your shipping option. ALL orders regardless of what option you choose will not ship. You can pick up your CD and Wristband for the show the day of the event at Looney Tunes. Just remember to bring your ID to get your internet order. COME ONE DOWN! This will be a lot of fun, hope to see you there!

PRE ORDER CD HERE! $16.99 – This is the special bonus DELUXE CD! With 4 panel CD and Booklet.

Music Review: Willie Nile – American Ride

By Wesley Britton | Friday, May 10, 2013

While Willie Nile has been producing high quality rockin’ albums, off and on, since 1980, he didn’t get on my radar screen until his 2011 The Innocent Ones. In my exuberantly affirmativeBlogCritics review of that exuberantly affirmative release, one of the adjectives I used was “infectious.” That term partly meant I was infected with the hopes there would be more new music coming. At the time, I had the same sort of feeling I had when I first heard Born To Run. It’s not often I get excited about a new discovery anymore.

I was far from alone. To avoid being locked into corporate label squabbles, during 2012 Nile funded the production of American Ride using a successful fan-based PledgeMusic campaign. The plan was to release the album independently this past April. That’s the review copy I have. However, Loud & Proud president Tom Lipsky heard the album and approached Nile about doing a major label distribution deal. The result was American Ride being pushed back to late June with the first big label support Nile’s had since his disappointing Arista days.

Loud & Proud made a few other changes. The cover art for American Ride was redone. Judging from the track list on my copy and what is posted online, many tracks were re-organized. For example, on the independent version “This is Our Time” is the opener, the Loud & Proud version apparently kicks off with the title song. I have no problem with “American Ride,” but when I heard the first lines of “This is Our Time,” I knew Nile’s new album was going to be more than infectious. By the time I’d heard all 12 songs, I knew this collection was even better than The Innocent Ones.

In whatever order you hear the songs, American Ride features Nile on vocals, piano, and guitar, as well as co-producing with Grammy winner Stewart Lerman. He’s supported by his live band—guitarist Matt Hogan, bassist Johnny Pisano, and drummer Alex Alexander. Innocent Ones alumni who came along for the ride included Lerman, Frankie Lee (who co-wrote four tracks this time around), and Eagles’ guitarist Steuart Smith. I can’t help but think all hands on board had a great time plugging in their parts in the studio. Whatever life force drives Nile, it sounds contagious.

It’s dangerous to compare these songs with those by other folks who came before, but it’s clear Nile draws from and is re-invigorating a very rich tradition. For example, the travelogue in time and place begins with “American Ride” with touches of folk rock in a light Springsteen/Dylanesque mode. Nile co-wrote the title song with The Alarm’s Mike Peters. “Life On Bleecker Street” has Ray Davies-like descriptive imagery of residents on the street, but the lyrical hard times are belied by the party atmosphere of the music.

Speaking of The Boss, the piano of “If I Ever See the Light” is pure E Street Band in a triumphant anthem about punching the singer’s fist through that metaphorical light. On the other end of the spectrum, “She’s Got My Heart” is a simple love ballad where his lady has her mother’s smile, her father’s eyes, and the singer’s heart. What if God was one of us? Nile’s ironic answer to that is in “God Laughs,” co-written with Eric Bazilian of The Hooters. In a similar vein, Nile gets punkish with Jim Carroll’s “People Who Die,” recorded as a tribute to both Carroll, who passed away in 2009, and to Nile’s late brother John.

With a guitar nod to “All Along the Watchtower,” Nile sings “God is great, but you’re not” in the obviously angry, topical “Holy War.” Up yours, Jihadists everywhere. Then, “Say Hey” does what the Stray Cats might have done if they had more players onstage, including choruses supported by a jazzy horn section. The jaunty “Sunrise In New York City” gets pushed back to near the end on the new version, but it’s a cakewalk of happy good morning music whenever you hear it.

Appropriately, the ride slows down with “The Crossing,” a ballad soliloquy honoring those who made it to the other side for liberty’s sake. I picture Washington crossing the Delaware, but that’s perhaps my interpretation. Finally, everything comes full circle with vivid imagery of the folky “There’s No Place Like Home.” It’s a Pete Seeger kind of sing-along where Nile tells us Dorothy got it right.

Trust me, trust me, trust me—you’re going to want American Ride in your life. Unless you really prefer gray dour days listening to wrist-slashing music only a Satanist would love, Willie Nile is not only the medicine for what ails you, but he may well get you pumped up to go out and challenge all things earthly, spiritual, and metaphysical. Remember that name—Willie Nile. Pre-order it, pop it in, turn it up, and spread the word. It’s his time.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY: Check out these great new titles tomorrow!

Dan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:00:22 +0000

There are a ton of great new releases coming out tomorrow (June 11th if you’re reading this any other day than June 10th) and we couldn’t be more excited! Everyone knows about the big names coming out (rhymes with “sack blabbath”) so we thought we’d clue you in on some under the radar stuff we think you’d love just as much!

FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES NOODLY, ATMOSPHERIC HEAVY ROCK:

Check out the new Scale The Summit album, The Migration!

FOR EVERYONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT ROCK-N-ROLL RECORD:

Looks like you’re going to be coming in to check out The Almost’s new album, Fear Inside Our Bones!

FOR EVERYONE WHO DIGS HARD ROCK WITH GREAT FEMALE VOCALS:

You’re in luck too, because New Year’s Day has a little album called Victim To Villain that you can check out the lead track from right here:

FOR EVERYONE SAYING “THAT WAS OKAY, BUT SHOW ME SOMETHING HEAVY ALREADY!!!”

You, my friend, are perfectly primed to check out Halo Of Blood, the brand new slab from Children Of Bodom.

FOR EVERYONE LOOKING TO WELCOME THE SUMMER WITH THE CHILLIEST OF GROOVES:

You’ve got to check out the new album from friend of the store Joseph Arthur. Check out a track from The Ballad Of Boogie Christ right here:

You can pick up any or all of these titles in our store starting June 11th, or you can order them from us right here!

Scale The Summit – The Migration ONLY $9.99!

The Almost – Fear Inside Our Bones ONLY $9.99!

New Year’s Day - Victim To Villain ONLY $9.99!

Children Of Bodom – Halo Of Blood Deluxe CD/DVD ONLY $13.99!

Joseph Arthur – The Ballad of Boogie Christ ONLY $9.99!

HOT NEW RELEASE: The Black Dahlia Murder’s new rager “EVERBLACK”!!!

Dan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:51:53 +0000

One of our personal favorites around these parts is the Black Dahlia Murder. The perfect mix of aggressive riffs and vocals with amazing guitar work, we’re all excited that they’re coming out with a new album this week - Everblack. Check out the first single from the new album, “Into The Everblack”, right here:

This album is definitely going to be one of the biggest metal records to come out this year – don’t get left behind on this one!

You can buy their new album in the store, or pick up a copy right here:

The Black Dahlia Murder - Everblack

Only $11.99!

Check out these bands on the Vans Warped Tour!

rjcxvx — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:38:31 +0000

Enter to win a PAIR of tickets to this years Warped Tour at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Saturday July 13th! If you dont win this time…click on the banner to buy tix. GOOD LUCK!!

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Queens of the Stone Age – Secret NYC Show!! We have tix!

Administrator — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:57:34 +0000

Artist – QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Event – SECRET SHOW IN NYC AREA!!
Date – Friday June 7th

Hey Queens of the Stone Age winners. We know the band contacted you and in the email is says 21+. We were ASSURED the show is 16 and over. We have contacted the bands management and they have told us that is is in fact 16 and over. I am trying to get the band to resend you a new email. We are working on this RIGHT NOW and will post any and all updates asap to you. !!!!!!!!

OFFER ONLY GOOD FOR FIRST 30 PEOPLE TO ORDER THIS – STARTING NOW!!!

Queens of the Stone Age are playing a secret show on Friday June 7th. We have gotten 30 tickets to the show!!!! The only way you can get into this show is this. The first 20 people to buy the new Queens of the Stone Age CD or LP from us here online will each get ONE ticket to the show. Buy one get one! Buy 2 you can get 2. 2 Max per person!! The event is at a secret location in the NYC area. That is all we know. We will take your NAME, CELL # and EMAIL ADDRESS. The band will email you on Friday the time and location of the secret show and your name will be on the guest list. The show we know is 16 and over!

WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR LUCKY WINNERS!

Hawthorne Heights In-Store Performance and Autograph Signing!

Administrator — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:29:43 +0000

Artist – HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
Event – Performance & Autograph Signing
Date – Saturday July 13th
Time – TBA

COME SEE HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS PERFORM AT LOONEY TUNES!!

Come on down to see Hawthorne Heights play Looney Tunes again! The band will be here to celebrate the release of there new album “Zero”. The album comes out June 25th. To get into this performance and autograph signing you need to pre order the new CD from us to get a wristband to get into the event. You can order here online or you can order at the store. If you order online there is a $3 paypal fee. Please choose INSTORE PICK UP for your shipping option. ALL orders regardless of what shipping option you choose will be at the store. No orders ship. You can come get your CD and wristband today or the day of the event. Just bring your ID. This one will SELL OUT fast so order now!!

PRE ORDER THE NEW CD HERE $13.99

FEATURED ARTIST: ASG

rjcxvx — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:58:49 +0000

- $9.99

Formed in the North Carolina coastline community of Wrightsville Beach in 2001, the riff-fueled, distortion-driven rock of ASG that can be found on their latest effort has actually been at the band’s core since its inception. “Blood Drive” is their 6th studio release. Grab your copy on-line or here in the store for just $9.99!

FEATURED ARTISTS: KYLESA

rjcxvx — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:36:52 +0000

- $9.99

Since this Savannah, Georgia, United States quintet first formed in early 2001, worrying about genre limitations has never been a priority. Taking musical chances, however, always has been. While Kylesa are as heavy as any band out there, they are beholden to no one scene and no preconceived notions of what heavy music should be. “Ultraviolet” is their 2013 release, the sixth album from the Savannah-based Sludge Metal band. The album is darker lyrically and sonically than their previous works, containing more vocals from singer/guitarist Laura Pleasants. Pick it up on-line on here in the store for just $9.99!

FEATURED ARTIST – DARK TRANQUILITY

rjcxvx — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:00:45 +0000

2013 album from the Swedish melodic Death Metal pioneers. Dark Tranquility triumphantly return with Construct, a scorching effort that will undoubtedly add an exhilarating new chapter to the genre’s storied history. The album encompasses all of the elements on which the band built their reputation: thought-provoking lyrics, shredding guitar work, captivating melodies and sheer brutality.

This title is NOT AVAILABLE in our on-line store. Come down to the store and pick your copy up today!

FEATURED ARTIST: ANVIL

rjcxvx — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:45:04 +0000

$9.99

This week, ANVIL drops their new album “Hope In Hell”. Anvil have paved their own path throughout their 3 decade long career, revered by the likes of Metallica, Motorhead and Guns N Roses, the legendary Canadian metallers have 14 studio albums under their belts, have gone on countless tours around the world, and even starred in their own award winning documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Never ones to sit around and rest on their laurels, they are proud to announce their 15th studio album ‘Hope In Hell’ recorded with producer Bob Marlette in NRG studios coming out May 28th on The End Records. When asked what Anvil hopes to achieve in 2013, we get a very simple, honest answer What we always hope for! ‘Enough to continue!’ Come on down to the store and pick up a copy, or click the add to cart button above .. FOR JUST $9.99!