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Video Preview: Inkubus Sukkubus’s “Death Comes (The Marriage)”

by Meri on Mar.06, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

“Death Comes” by Inkubus Sukkubus is the sort of song you would hear in your dreams. Right at that indistinguishable point between latent consciousness and the first stage of sleep.

Let yourself become entranced by lead vocalist of Inkubus Sukkubus, Candia, as she weaves a tale of unrequited, yet dangerous love. In her powerful, yet soothing voice, she sings such lyrical wonders as, “Your skin against my lips feels alien to me, a stone with softness yielding unnaturally.”

The “Death Comes” drum track is pretty straight-foward. Its slow rock vibe is accessible to many levels of drum players. So, for those of you dreaming of playing drums for a famous Goth band, get this!

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“Drunk. Loud. Sloppy. CHICKEN FINGERS.” Ten Questions with The Hellion

by Meri on Feb.26, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Helen McWilliams aka The Hellion

I’ve been a fan of Harmonix producer Helen McWilliams, who moonlights at the lead singer and songwriter for punk group Tijuana Sweetheart, ever since I read her ‘Zine articles for the Rock Band website. If you haven’t already read “52 Weeks in the Life of a Rock Star”, Helen’s hilarious how-to guide on becoming rock star, you absolutely have to check it out.

This being said, I knew that Helen, aka the Hellion, was going to be an entertaining persona to interview. You can check out the entire video interview below, but I thought I’d whip up a few highlights of the night.

After walking around Fenway for approximately an hour in twelve degree weather, my husband and I gave up and took a cab about half a mile down the road to the Baseball Tavern.

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Video Preview: Bet On Damone’s “Roll The Dice”

by Meri on Feb.26, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

So far, Damone’s “Roll the Dice” has been one of my favorite RGS songs. Noelle’s honest vocals are fun to sing along to and Mike’s guitar riffs are always entertaining.

There is just something uplifting and poignant about this song. From Noelle’s heartfelt lyrics to the overall build and craftsmanship of the song, “Roll the Dice“ is a team favorite. In the chorus Noelle sings, “Place your bets, roll the dice, don’t dwell on your sacrifice, your winnings start over.” Life truly is an inspiration for this band.

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“Hook, Line & Sinner” by Texas in July Video Preview

by Meri on Feb.25, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

“Hook, Line & Sinner” by PA-based hardcore group Texas in July is guaranteed to be a hot seller, but (spare me while I make this joke) the drum track for “Hook Line & Sinner” is on fire.

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RockBandAide’s Interview with Damone: Real Rock, No Filler

by Meri on Feb.24, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Our good friend Tommy Wall at RockBandAide recently scored a gut-busting, yet enlightening interview Mike Vasquez and Mike Woods of Damone.

As we announced earlier this month, RockGamer Studios is authoring tracks from Damone’s 2008 album Roll the Dice. Keep an eye out for “Serial Killer”, “Conquer Me” and “Roll the Dice”. All of these going to available soon via RBN.

[Editor's Note: As of publishing, "Roll the Dice" is available for playtesting on the RBN Creators Club]

RBA’s Damone interview is full of favorites: favorite song, favorite overseas venue to play, favorite way to avoid being screwed over by record companies, you get the gist.

Check out the full interview for the story behind the band name, embarrassing predicaments in a Japanese Restaurant and Damone’s very own PSA announcement.

Here are a few highlights from the RBA/Damone interview:

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RockGamer Studios Takes a Visit to India with Circus Circus

by Meri on Feb.15, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

RockGamer Studios is excited to debut its preview video for “India,” a 3 minutes and 53 second extravaganza by screamo punk band Circus Circus, courtesy of CI Records.

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Ballyhoo!’s Back Again with “Paper Dolls”

by Meri on Feb.15, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Earlier this month, we posted a preview video for Ballyhoo!’s catchy tune “Cali Girl,” which many of you will definitely pick up for RBN. Now, we are proud to bring you another Ballyhoo! track, fan favorite “Paper Dolls.”

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Flight to Athena: A New Addiction for RBN

by Meri on Feb.11, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Flight to Athena
Flight to Athena, who proclaim themselves “one of the hardest promoting bands in San Diego,” are exploring yet another avenue to get their music out to the world: the Rock Band Network.

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“Today is a good day” to check out The Gufs’ “Beautiful Disaster”

by Meri on Feb.09, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so call up The One That Got Away, and rock your way back into his (or her) heart by singing The Gufs’ “Beautiful Disaster.”

Back in October, we announced that veterans of the Wisconsin music scene, The Gufs, were working with RockGamer Studios to bring their music to RBN.

Now, we are excited to announce that the single “Beautiful Disaster” from their 2006 album A Different Sea, has been submitted to RBN for playtesting, and should find its way to the Marketplace in the near future.

Here’s a preview clip to whet your appetite.

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Amberian Dawn listens to fan response, announces five more RBN tracks

by Meri on Feb.08, 2010, under Artist News, Top News

Back in September, we announced that we were incredibly excited to work with Amberian Dawn on two of their hit tracks, “River of Tuoni” and “He Sleeps in a Grove”.

The RBN preview clips for “River of Tuoni”, the title track from their debut album, and “He Sleeps in a Grove” from their second album, The Clouds of Northland Thunder, have each eclipsed the 2,000 view mark! The “River of Tuoni” preview alone has gathered 3,780 as of today and has only been up for a few months. If our forums and preview comments are any measure of Amberian Dawn’s future in RBN, then their popularity is undisputed. Excited RGS and RBN fans have already vowed to buy their tracks when RBN launches.

As a response to your overwhelming support for Amberian Dawn’s tracks, we are ecstatic to announce that they have signed on to publish 5 more songs with RockGamer Studios. Amberian Dawn’s new tracks on RBN will be “Valkyries”, “Lullaby”, “The Curse”, “Face of the Maiden” and “Evil Inside Me”, all from their original album River of Tuoni.

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