Back From Ashes, the hard-hitting band from Phoenix, Arizona, return to unleash their awe-inspiring brand of ‘Desert Core Metal’ upon the Great State of Texas!
Join us in celebrating their triumphant return to Dallas on September 11, 2009 at Skillman Street Bar. Then, help us roll out the welcome wagon as they make their Houston debut at Rocbar on September 12, 2009.
Here’s another great podcast from our resident interview guru, Slavewriter6. This time around she has a candid heart to heart with junkie turned rockstar, Mary Magdalan.
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We would like to officially welcome producer/engineer Ryan Greene into our extended family of affiliate business partners.
Ryan has recently teamed up with songwriter/touring musician, John Felding, to form Area 52 Entertainment, a production company focusing on producing/engineering/mixing and writing for bands, artists, video games, commercials and movies.
Area 52! Taking over the world, one album at a time.
Check out Ryan’s MMP PROFILE SITE!
The newly remastered, Ryan Greene produced Hemoptysis single, ‘Shadow of Death’, kicks ass, right? Doesn’t it make you wanna grab your guitar and melt some faces? Now you can! Check out the first in a series of videos teaching you how to play this awesome tune. We know, we know. This is like the 4th video in a row that we’ve posted. Deal with it 
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While we seem to be running a string of videos, we thought you could use an eyeful (and earful) of Hemoptysis! Here is the newly remastered, Ryan Greene produced ‘Shadow of Death’ Promo Vid. The actual music video for this awesome tune is forthcoming.
This video was brought to our attention by way of good friend Stuart Banks, owner of KillZone Records. A bit off topic from what you may be used to seeing on this site, but we felt compelled to share this video. The statistics shown here are staggering, we just hope a few bands catch on to what they actually have at their disposal. Welcome to the Social Media Revolution!
Check out this awesome video for ‘The Suffering Within’, released this week by Back From Ashes. This marks the first video off the band’s self titled EP.
Yep, there’s a plan for that too! You should know by now that I have a plan for just about everything. “But can’t I just post a Myspace bulletin requesting sponsorship?”, you ask. “NO!”, I reply. Well, I guess you could, but soliciting through social networks will not likely land anything that will remotely affect your music career.
Let’s break this down:
A SPONSOR is the individual or group that provides the support.
TO SPONSOR is to support an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services.
A SPONSORSHIP is a cash and/or in-kind fee paid to a property (typically in sports, arts, entertainment or causes) in return for access to the exploitable commercial potential associated with that property. An example being, Bud Light may provide the funds needed to build a stage for a music festival in exchange for brand recognition, and of course, exposure to potential paying customers.
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This month’s segment of Yvonne’s World (MUEN Magazine) is focused on the Rocklahoma after-party held at the Rockstar bar in Fort Worth, Texas. Writer Andy Laudano describes his night with Revengeance, The Gypsy Pistoleros, ASKA, and L.A. Guns.
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MMP found The Sammus Theory by way of Shauna O’Donnell (MUEN Magazine/MUEN Talk). Hank & Wicked D were lucky enough to catch up with them as they rolled through Houston. You can read about that here.
Another kick ass band from Phoenix, Arizona! What the hell do they put in the water out there? According to legend, The Sammus Theory began with lead vocalist, Sam Hughes placing ads on Craigslist and MySpace in the Phoenix area.
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