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December News
12/22/10
Acey Slade & The Dark Party News!
"Merry Xmas to all the Dark Party fans. As a
thank you we are now making available to everyone an EP that was put out
exclusively for fans on the Reptile House tour. Its remixes, live and covers not
previously available. This ones for you on us! Enjoy and happy holidays!" Click
CD image to download the EP!
12/19/10
As the new mamatrash.com site is being created, I am cleaning things up a bit by getting rid of the old to make room for the new! So say goodbye to old interviews & photos!
12/16/10
12/15/10
Happy Birthday to Acey Slade! In honor of his birthday, read Chad's review of the hard to get Acey Slade & The Dark Party EP, "Spin The Bottle".
12/14/10
Ultimate VIP Packages for Trash Fest IV are SOLD OUT!
12/13/10
Today is the final day to purchase the Ultimate VIP Package for Trash Fest IV! Standard packages will be available until further notice!
Check out Iconcrash in pre-production!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MORTIIS READIES FOR FULL EUROPEAN WINTER TOUR WITH COMBICHRIST
OSLO, Norway - Mortiis will return to the touring circuit this winter with a two-month, full European tour supporting evil-electro outfit Combichrist.
"In some fundamental ways, Combichrist and Mortiis are very different, but in other fundamental ways, we are very much the same," explained vocalist and namesake Mortiis. "At the end of the day, both bands have this 'f-you' attitude. It's expressed somewhat differently musically, but energy and attitude-wise we're carrying the same torch, so to speak. I think fans of both bands will pick up on that."
Mortiis took a break from touring while preparing their latest releases, the soon-to-emerge next album, "the Great Deceiver" and "Perfectly Defect," a totally free digital download. Unveiled October 10, "Perfectly Defect" is full-length, downloadable album available at their official website. "Perfectly Defect" is the quintessential prelude to the world of "The Great Deceiver" - while the latter is heavier and darker, the former is varied, experimental, and largely instrumental. The bottom line is that "Perfectly Defect" leads into "The Great Deceiver" acting as a crucial stage in the evolution of Mortiis' music.
The group is anxious to get back on stage and is ready to unleash months of pent-up aggression during their live show. Fans can expect to hear tracks from "Perfectly Defect" and "The Great Deceiver," as well as some older songs with a different twist.
"We've seriously pimped up a selection of older songs that we'll be performing," Mortiis said. "So, across the board, it will be a new, and for lack of a better expression, very 'pimped up' bunch of songs!"
A tour with Combichrist was imminent. Aside from having a long acquaintance with Combichrist's founder and Norwegian-native Andy LaPlegua, drummer Joe Letz is an extended member of the Mortiis family. After connecting with Letz during Mortiis' US tour with the Genitorturers - Letz's former band - the drummer got involved with Mortiis on some of the recording of "The Great Deceiver."
"It was just a question of time until we'd go out on tour together again," Mortiis said. "Joe is still a part of this band, the way we all see it. We always have a great time when we're together and I think this is something everyone's been wanting to happen for a while now. So when the opportunity came about, we pretty much did what had to be done to make it happen."
COMBICHRIST + MORTIIS
Monsters On Tour 2011
20.01.2011 Sao Mamede, Guimarães, Portugal
21.01.2011 Caracol, Madrid, Spain
22.01.2011 Salamandra 1, Barcelona, Spain
23.01.2011 Totem, Pamplona, Spain
25.01.2011 Ninkasi Kao, Lyon, France
26.01.2011 X-Tra Limmathaus, Zürich, Switzerland
27.01.2011 Tunnels, Milan, Italy
28.01.2011 Alpheus, Rome, Italy
29.01.2011 Velvet, Rimini, Italy
01.02.2011 Le Ferrailleur, Nantes, France
02.02.2011 Le Divan du Monde, Paris, France
03.02.2011 Trix, Antwerp, Belgium
04.02.2011 Tivoli, Utrecht, Netherlands
05.02.2011 Essigfabrik-PLUSWELT-Festival, Köln (Cologne), Germany
06.02.2011 Tivoli, Bremen, Germany
08.02.2011 Posten, Odense, Denmark
09.02.2011 Forbrændingen, Albertslund (Kopenhagen), Denmark
11.02.2011 Sticky Fingers, Göteborg, Sweden
12.02.2011 Chateau Neuf, Oslo, Norway
13.02.2011 Kägelbanan, Stockholm, Sweden
15.02.2011 Yo-Talo, Tampere, Finland
16.02.2011 On the Rocks, Helsinki, Finland
18.02.2011 Kosmonaut, St. Petersburg, Russia
19.02.2011 Tochka, Moscow, Russia
20.02.2011 Tele Club, Ekaterinburg, Russia
22.02.2011 Riga Melna Piektdina, Riga, Latvia
24.02.2011 Ucho, Gdynia (Gdansk), Poland
25.02.2011 Berlin Columbia Club, Berlin, Germany
26.02.2011 Bunker/Strasse E, Dresden, Germany
01.03.2011 Silver Church Club, Bukarest, Romania
02.03.2011 RBF, Sofia, Bulgaria
03.03.2011 Mylos Club, Salonica (Thessaloniki), Greece
04.03.2011 SKC, Belgrade, Serbia
05.03.2011 Boogaloo, Zagreb, Croatia
06.03.2011 Szene Wien, Wien/Vienna, Austria
07.03.2011 A 38, Budapest, Hungary
09.03.2011 Backstage, München, Germany
10.03.2011 Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
11.03.2011 Meier Music Hall-Festival of Darkness, Braunschweig, Germany
12.03.2011 Universal dog-Dark Dance Treffen, Lahr, Germany
12/10/10
My interview with Sammy, Private Line is available now!
12/9/10
Listen to "Adrenochrome" by Latexxx Teens officially here on mamatrash.com! The song and four additional songs will be available via digital download starting tomorrow! Links and information will be posted on 12/10!
Due to the overwhelming response for VIP Packages, the Standard VIP package will be available until further notice and Private Line has agreed to additional slots for their meet/greet! The Ultimate VIP Package will only be available through December 13th! Package details are available HERE.
12/8/10
12/7/10
Check out Finland's Kinetik Control's newest video for their latest release, "All Fours"!!
12/1/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jim Thorpe of Thorpe Productions and Dewey Beach Music Festivals
along with Vince Volz
of Double V Bookings have formed a partnership to manage all the bookings at the
new “The
Legendary Dobbs” music venue located at 304 South St. Philadelphia, PA. 19147.
The original “JC Dobbs” was a iconic staple of live music in the Philadelphia.
Artists like Soul
Asylum, Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Indigo Girls, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam,
Rage
Against The Machine, Tool, Green Day, The Offspring and countless other artists
rocked this
venue in the past. Events like the Last Minute Jam created an original social
network for
musicians. The history is very deep at this location which made this a legendary
venue.
The new “The Legendary Dobbs” is ready to bring the Live Original Music back to
South
Street. Jim and Vince are fully aware of and have lived the history of the
original JC Dobbs
and later, The Pontiac Grille. They plan to carry on the legacy that was set
before them and
are excited to move forward, bringing new life to South St. with the best of
today’s Artists and
Events.
Dobbs Links: Website Facebook Twitter All Bookings
November News
11/30/10
Henry Lee Roots' original band officially joins the family!
11/29/10
69 Eyes BITE ME! dog tags are in stock and ready to ship! Shop now!
11/28/10
Two beautiful not to see again...
11/27/10
VIP Packages for Trash Fest IV will only be available for purchase until December 13th. If you would like to reserve a package and make arrangements to pay in 2011, please contact me. Please note that MEET/GREETS are sold out for the following bands: The Salvation & Private Line.
11/26/10
Dope Stars Inc. News!
The new song "Banksters" is now available as digital download on Bandcamp and will be available soon also on iTunes and other digital stores. You can get the song, lyrics, new band photo and more on the new "Banksters" mini-site uploaded on our home page at: Dope Stars Inc.
"Banksters" digital EP includes high quality download of "Banksters" and a remix by Angelspit in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire + band photo in hi-res, new logo in hi res, cover art in hi res. You can get access to the song at Bandcamp!
Disclaimer: No record label has been harmed to produce this song cause violence is not cool. Behave & D.I.Y.
11/25/10
11/24/10
11/23/10
November Trash Family Artist Releases!
11/19/10
Latexxx Teens News!
"LXT "Adrenochrome" EP is near to be released, with five previously unreleased songs along with new rock tunes and a kick-ass attitude! It will be a shoot on the new style of the band, but don't be scared, it's always the same shit, just more heavy and loud!!! The date of release will be announced in next days, this EP will be available only on digital distribution. Stay tuned, the Teens are coming! And we won't let you down!"
Check out some of the newest family artists! Latexxx Teens will be performing at Trash Fest IV on Saturday, April 2nd! Trash Gallery will be appearing at the Trash Fest IV Kick Off Party on March 30th at Semifinal! Del (singer) of Sunset Riot will be co-hosting Trash Fest IV on Saturday, April 2nd and will be performing with the 2011 MT All Stars!
11/18/10
11/16/10
My 10/10/10 interview with MORTIIS is up now!
Stoneman will be a featured artist on Reverbnation, the week of November 23rd!
11/13/10
11/10/10
Check out Kaylin Idora's photos of Jyrki from New Orleans, October 2009!
11/9/10
11/8/10
October 2010 News
10/28/10
10/27/10
Click here to visit the new home of www.69eyes.us the official US Team 69 International Vampire Coven!
10/26/10
Cold Cold Ground Press Release: Line-up changes!
Cold Cold Ground is excited to announce that
drummer H.Dine has now officially joined the band! He played his first show with
CCG at Gloria on 22nd October supporting Project Pitchfork. H.Dine will
definitely bring loads of fresh energy and aggression to the band both
on stage and in studio. CCG is currently rehearsing new songs and booking shows
around Finland, and the studio sessions for the upcoming new album will begin in
the near future.
August 2010 Cold Cold Ground released their debut album, "This Side of Depravity" through Osasto A Records in Finland.
It's about time to check out Cold Cold Ground if you haven't done it yet! Next scheduled show will take place on 4th December at Semifinal, Helsinki.
So you have been warned. Now, shake your fucking ass!
"We want to thank our former drummer, Monsieur Beau, for being a friend and a member of the band for the last three years. We wish him the best of luck for all his future endeavors."
- Hauptmann D / Mr Bunny / Nooz of CCG
Chad's first Trash Review of Mortiis "Perfectly Defect" is up now!
A message from New Generation Superstars:
"First off, A BIG THANK YOU for all the
support of the purchase of "Star" (Best selling I Tunes Single to date) and the
requests that made all the TV airplay possible. You ALL Rock!
Things are still full steam ahead in the NGS Camp. This week we are jetting off
to FINLAND, for three shows with the awesome VANITY INK.
On the 29th October, NGS will feature in the Nottingham Evening Post entertainment supplement, and a recorded ACOUSTIC session will be posted via this link. A sight to behold, as NGS have never been heard in this way before!
From November 19th, NGS will embark on our first "official" headline tour, sponsored by BIG CHEESE MAGAZINE and Mama Trash Promotions. We will be joined on the road with other Trash Family Artists: UK's/NIGHT BY NIGHT and Sweden’s/VIOLENT DIVINE, as well as local supports in some of the venues.
21st November in London and 27th November in Nottingham will see official after shows with great giveaways!
It will be awesome to see old friends and
make new ones. This tour will definitely ROCK!
Check out
our MySpace for tour dates now! A small piece about the tour will be
featured in the November issue of BIG CHEESE out now!
In December, NGS will roll back into the studio to start recording album III. If you thought "Raising the Stakes" was awesome...You have not heard anything yet! Release date is scheduled for early summer 2011. Filming will also commence in January, for a scheduled single release in March...but more on that later...we don’t want to give too much away!
Catch you at the Bar!! - NGS"
PS...Don't forget to catch NGS at Trash Fest IV in Helsinki, on April 1st, as well as two members of NGS in the 2011 Mama Trash All Star Band!! ~ mt
10/24/10
Got what it takes to be on Trash Staff? I am seeking out a Graphic Artist Intern to assist with the creation of banners & flyers for MTFA! Interested? Send an email along with your resume/qualifications to mamatrash@mamatrash.com (references will be required).
10/23/10
Yes, I did it again...I set up a twitter to feed news into my NEW site which is coming soon! So follow me on twitter today!
Listen to new tracks from Stoneman's November 26th release: "Human Hater", available on I-tunes NOW!
10/19/10
Check out these awesome Family Artists!!!
10/12/10
I am proud to announce a new addition to Trash Staff! Chad Bergersen from Australia will be doing CD reviews for Mama Trash Promotions, Inc. Stay tuned for the first review this month! I welcome him to the family and look forward to his reviews of MTFA and beyond!
"A year since debuting for Australia’s
leading hard rock/heavy metal website, VoltageMedia, for whom I covered artists
from all genres from around the globe including everything from Acey Slade and
the Dark Party to Machine Head, I had my first printed work on sale in September
2010 through Inked Australia/NZ (tattoo magazine), where I managed to pull some
strings and get both Acey Slade and Sunset Riot into the public eye of the
alternative scene in Australia.
My fascination with music has lead me to various stages in the business and this
has resulted in requests from numerous websites, musicians and others artists
from around the world. After just over a year in this field, all my writing is
now based overseas, both with Mama Trash Promotions and TrashPit Records.
As a journalist I’ve tried my hand at everything I could get my hands on, in order to find what best suited my style of writing. And this has brought me to where I am today. I listen to everything from goth/industrial to pop/punk music (and everything in between), so inevitably I was drawn to the diverse range on offer here at Mama Trash Promotions, little did I think I would fall in love with the label and every artist on the roster here. I’m eternally grateful to have the opportunity to write for Mama Trash, and I hope you all enjoy what I have to offer.
-Chad"
10/11/10
My interview with Mortiis coming SOON!
10/10/10
10/8/10
Stoneman announces a European Tour including Trash Fest IV!
10/7/10
Stay tuned for the NEW mamatrash.com site created by Bio Electric Design!
10/6/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010
MORTIIS’ ‘PERFECTLY DEFECT’: PERFECTLY FREE!
OSLO, Norway – Mortiis returns to satiate fans’ desire for new music this October 10 with “Perfectly Defect,” a completely free, full-length, downloadable album.
“Putting ‘Perfectly Defect’ out as a free download was a decision we made after some consideration,” said the band’s namesake Mortiis. “The new model of the music business is important to keep in mind; there is a new mentality out there in terms of how people acquire their music now. For better or worse, music seems to have become a medium a lot of people aren´t prepared to pay for in the old fashioned way. So, we paid to record it out of our own pockets ‘cos we thought it would be a really cool gift to our fans that have been waiting around for ages for something new to come out.”
Mortiis has spent much of the past couple years writing and recording “The Great Deceiver,” the long-awaited follow-up to 2004’s full-length “The Grudge” and the 2007 remix album, “Some Kind of Heroin.” “Perfectly Defect” is the quintessential prelude to the world of “The Great Deceiver” – while the latter is heavier and darker, the former is varied, experimental, and largely instrumental. The bottom line is that “Perfectly Defect” leads into “The Great Deceiver” acting as a crucial stage in the evolution of Mortiis’ music.
“When we were writing and working on ‘The Great Deceiver’, we were coming up with all sorts of inspired stuff, a really varied collection of music,” Mortiis offered. “Some of it was far too varied and experimental to be included in such an angry, dark album as ‘The Great Deceiver’ so we created a brand new album that is the introductory element to the more intricate world of ‘The Great Deceiver.’”
“I think we really captured a cool vibe here,” Mortiis enthused. “It’s not easy marrying anger with melody, but I believe we did it. The songs on ‘Perfectly Defect’ were created across a period of time, and I believe it shows in terms of what inspired these songs. They’re rather soundtrack-y in a dark and sometimes bombastic way.”
With the concept of digital distribution came a new empowerment for Mortiis – one where the artist controls his own artistic destiny.
“After our record deal finally expired, I had developed a profound aversion to the very idea of letting other people control my art, my lifework,” he said. “So, again, the idea of the new technology really did grow on me. We dealt with some really evil stuff in the industry. Nothing shocking in terms of industry practice, but at a human level, it was a living nightmare. It reached a point where we fired everyone around us except for the handful of people we knew we could trust. It was a big move, but had to be done in order to survive. It was like rewinding the clock back to the start and beginning with a clean slate. We started working on a ton of new music right then. With the advent of modern technology, we realized we could do a lot of stuff without the often self-serving, meddling record labels. No record label would ever have let us put out an album for free, with the option to donate if the fans wanted to.”
The album will be available at www.mortiis.com beginning on October 10. There is no cost for the download, but donations to cover the cost of recording may be made through the website.
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You can pre-order Kinetik Control's new album 'Only Truth Remains' through Recordstore X. Recordstore X ships albums worldwide! Click CD image below for details!!!
10/4/10
Spread the word!!!
10/3/10
Trash Gallery interview in Punk Globe Magazine!
Read Evestus' new blog on MySpace!
September 2010 News
9/24/10
Check out Crystal Rain's new track, "When Two Hearts Collide"
9/17/10
A limited number of VIP packages are available for Trash Fest IV! Click back stage pass for details!
9/16/10
I would like to welcome Sunset Riot to the family! Our first band from Australia!! Check them out today!
9/10/10
9/3/10
"After 3 years of non stop, hard working on the new dark, aggressive, but as well gloomy esthetic, third masterpiece, the work came definitely to an end and will go for a worldwide release by Twilight Zone Records! The band signed the worldwide label deal with the North German Company. We are excited to feed you soon with more news! Stay dark." ~ Mikki Chixx
9/2/10
9/1/10
Switzerland, Argentina & Mexico join Team Trash!
August 2010 News
8/26/10
Looking for an amazing graphic artist? Your search is over!!
8/23/10
I am proud to announce Sokos Hotels as the official hotel of Trash Fest IV!!!!
8/22/10
Welcome Team Trash Spain!!!!
"Star" will be featured here on my site on September 6th as well! One of my fave NGS songs!
8/18/10
AVAILABLE TODAY WORLDWIDE!!!
8/17/10
I am proud to announce that I will be participating in the 2010 Dewey Beach Music Conference! I will be speaking on the panel on October 1st from 11:30am to 1:00pm on the Rusty Rudder Stage. I will also be sharing a booth with Over The Top at the Tradeshow so be sure to stop by and say hi!
8/15/10
Say hello to the most kick ass team on the planet! Team Trash!
Cold Cold Ground is confirmed for Trash Fest IV! Click here for up to the minute Trash Fest news!
8/13/10
New Generation Superstars will continue their Digital Media assault, with the release of the single "Star" on 6th September 2010 through Plastichead Media. The single will also be accompanied by a video from up and coming film director Jordan Dubash (Confetti Institute), filmed exclusively at Platinum Lace Gentleman's Club. The video will be submitted to Rock media Channels for airplay, but will be available to view online 2 weeks after the single release at www.youtube.com/newgenrocks
The single is to be sold at a reduced rate for 4 weeks on digital platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, HMV etc. This will be WORLDWIDE.
8/11/10
A few months ago, THE 69 EYES announced a video contest for their track "Kiss Me Undead" via their European label, Nuclear Blast. Since that time they have received more than a dozen clips, all of them unique."We were very surprised to see all those amazing videos that fans had made for "Kiss Me Undead"!!! If our music seemed to have inspired you guys, so are you guys inspiring us now. We love every single video you have done. You've got it right. Me = we. We share a vision with our fans. Personally I'm happy for the incredible fact that your videos look like my comics - wow!!! Everybody's a winner here. But the final word will be yours, dear 69 Eyes loyalists - please pick up your favorite "Kiss Me Undead" video by voting it here.", says Jyrki69.
Please vote, by selecting if you like them or not. The clip with the most positive ratings will get a special prize from the band and Nuclear Blast. Deadline is September, 30th.
8/8/10
8/6/10
I would like to give a warm trashy welcome to the newest family artist from Canda, Trash Gallery!
Iconcrash & Stoneman confirmed for Trash Fest IV in Helsinki, Finland! March 31 - April 2, 2011!
8/4/10
July 2010 News
7/31/10
7/30/10
I would like to give a warm trashy welcome to the newest band to join the family, Evestus from Estonia! Check them out today! I am proud to be trashing the planet, one band and one country at a time!
7/28/10
7/27/10
Catch Cold Cold Ground LIVE:
Aug 19 2010 9:00P On The Rocks Helsinki, FINLAND
Aug 20 2010 9:00P Dog's Home Tampere, FINLAND
Aug 27 2010 7:00P Roihuvuori Festival Helsinki, FINLAND
Sep 2 2010 9:00P Klubi Turku, FINLAND
Kinetik Control's new single "In This Life" available now on Itunes! Click album image for details!
7/15/10
7/14/10
The UK's Night By Night and Italy's Latexxx Teens are confirmed for Trash Fest IV!
7/13/10
Pre-order Cold Cold Ground's debut release, "This Side Of Depravity"!! Click CD image for details!
7/11/10
Kaylin Idora is an incredible photographer and dear trash friend/photographer! Be sure to buy a copy of Kaylin's book here! Featuring photos of Jyrki 69 & The Becoming during their 2009 visit to New Orleans.
7/7/10
Cold Cold Ground's "Disintegrating" digital single is now available for download on your favorite online music store!
Here's a few download links to make your life a bit easier:
The following bands are now confirmed for 2011's Trash Fest IV: Lord of the Lost (GER), New Generation Superstars (UK), Violent Divine (SWE), SPIHA (FIN) and The Culprit (UK)...stay tuned for more announcements!
7/6/10
Iain Frisk and Night By Night have decided to follow different musical directions.
Iain Frisk: “I’d like to wish Ben, Jonny and Moyano all the best with Night By Night, the forthcoming album and the continued success of the band. Over the past two years we’ve shared incredibly amazing times, and I look forward to continuing that friendship.”
Ben Christo: “It’s no secret that Iain played
a crucial role in establishing and developing Night by Night into the entity it
is today. He remains a great friend and one whose levels of musicianship, hard
work and dedication continue to inspire.”
Hailed by the British and international rock press as a force to be reckoned
with on a rock and metal scene that has become sterile, Night by Night have made
giant steps since their formation in 2008. Their EP Can’t Walk Away, produced by
Romesh Dodangoda (Bullet For My Valentine) is out now on iTunes and via their
website.
Iain Frisk comes
from a unique musical background; his writing, playing and composition style
incorporates influences from genres as diverse as rock, folk, punk, classical,
and metal. Aside from his guitar playing and singing, Iain plays the Vielle a
Roue, Violin and Mandolin, and is a Logic Pro engineer.
7/4/10
Henry Lee Roots' band, SPIHA is confirmed for Trash Fest IV!
June 2010 News
6/27/10
6/15/10
Acey Slade and The Dark Party have made it to the final stage of the Best Newcomer band contest for Mera Luna Festival 2010!!! In order to win it, they need YOU to vote!! It only takes seconds so show your support today!
Click here then click on "VOTEN!"
May 2010 News
5/30/10
5/29/10
5/25/10
Violent Divine confirmed for Trash Fest IV 2011! More festival news this summer!
5/22/10
More Cold Cold Ground NEWS!
NEW VIDEO, RECORD DEAL AND ALBUM RELEASE DATE!
This is a big day in the history of Cold Cold Ground.
CCG has released a new music video for "You Will Break" from the upcoming album.
Cold Cold Ground has signed a record deal with Osasto-A records. The release date of their debut album "This Side of Depravity" is on the 18th of August. Mark 18.08.2010 in your calendars now!
What do you get when you try to interview FIVE drunk rockers after the first night of Trash Fest? Click here for Baby Jane interview!
Congratulations to Cold Cold Ground! Their song "Disintegrating" is being used for Criminal Minds in Helsinki!
5/19/10
I am sad to announce that due to financial difficulties, as of the end of September 2010 www.69eyes.us will no longer be maintained. Thank you for supporting 69eyes.us over the past five years, I hope that you continue to follow The 69 Eyes and other Mama Trash Family Artists here in the future. ~mt
5/17/10
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: DAZZLE REBEL TO JOIN N.G.S
The past few weeks have been a bittersweet time in the N.G.S camp. Sadly, Tony
decided he will no longer be playing bass with the band, but we would like to
clarify will always be a member of the N.G.S family, this is a more than a just
a band, and the experiences shared within it have made bonds that transcend the
music. “The band has had an amazing few years since the release "Crash Course"
and through the more recent "Raising the Stakes" times, and Tony has always made
a huge contribution to the writing, performance and live shows of the
band....and we would like to thank Tony from the bottom of our hearts.” – AJ
However, the rocking is NOT over, (told you this had been bittersweet!). We would like to introduce the new bass player Mr Dazzle Rebel (ex Red Star Rebels). N.G.S have known Dazzle for a few years now, and thought there would be no better replacement. With his own glowing rock credentials, and song writing ability, Dazzle is eager to rock. The official debut of Dazzle will be in Newcastle on 2nd July, at Legends supporting Tigertailz. A single and video are set for release in September 2010.
RELEASES:
“Raising the Stakes” (2009) UDRCD002
“Crash Course in Rock N Roll” (2007) UDRCD001
5/16/10
5/13/10
5/12/10
Check out Trash Staff Graphic Artist, Sarah and show her some love by voting for her page!
Pre-order Iconcrash "Enochian Devices" TODAY! Receive a surprise with your pre-order!!!
5/9/10
5/6/10
I am pleased to announce TWO new additions to the Trash Family Roster! Kinetik Control from Finland and S.K.D. is our first band from Russia! So a special welcome to them! Be sure to check out the bands and add them on MySpace! More news & new music from both bands coming very soon!
5/4/10
April 2010 News
4/28/10
Attention Trash Fans in Germany! This just in...
4/27/10
Please welcome another new addition to the Trash Family! The Culprit, from the UK!
4/26/10
Please welcome the newest addition to the Trash Family, Latexxx Teens from Italy!
4/25/10
Dope Stars have a NEW profile on Facebook! ADD THEM!
Night By Night will be performing at Islington Academy on Thursday, April 29th! This is going to be an excellent show - three awesome bands, and only £5! Click here for more details!
4/22/10
4/20/10
Trash Family Artist, MIDNIGHT COWBOYS have been added to the list of bands who will contribute to "Reborn In Sleaze: A Tribute To Dave Lepard", a special re-recording of CRASHDIET's "Rest In Sleaze" LP to pay tribute to singer David Hellman (a.k.a. Dave Lepard), who committed suicide in January 2006 at the age of 25.
"Reborn In Sleaze: A Tribute To Dave Lepard" track listing:
01. Knokk 'Em Down - KILLER KLOWN
02. Riot In Everyone - JOHNNY BURNING
03. Queen Obscene / 69 Shots - SKULL DAZE
04. Breakin' The Chainz - PEEP SHOW
05. Needle In Your Eye - PRETTY WILD
06. Tikket - SEX SLAVES
07. Out Of Line - CYANIDE 4
08. It's A Miracle - BULLETRAIN
09. Straight Outta Hell - SISTER
10. Back On Trakk - MIDNIGHT COWBOYS
11. Lost Horizons - BLACKRAIN (bonus track)
The tribute album will be released sometime January 2011 via Street Symphonies Records.
4/18/10
New Lord of the Lost Interview!
Anzi Destruction discusses Stereo Junks! and his new band, The Salvation!
Night By Night, April 29th @ O2 Academy Islington!! Tickets
4/15/10
4/14/10
I would like to officially welcome Sweden's Midnight Cowboys to the family!
Official Press Release 4/14/2010
Right on the heels of the success of Trash Fest III, Mama Trash Promotions, Inc. creator Mama Trash announces Trash Fest IV will return to its "home" at Gloria in Helsinki in 2011. She adds, "The kick off party has been such a blast for the bands and the fans, I have decided to extend the festival to THREE FULL DAYS!"
Trash Festivities are scheduled to take over Helsinki, March 31 - April 2, 2011 featuring 12 bands and the ever so popular, Mama Trash All Star Band. Many more surprises are in store, but can not be revealed.
"The festival will be bigger and better than ever in 2011 with a few bands being booked from outside the "trash family circle" to stir things up a bit! One slot will also be reserved for a band based on fan votes!” Mama says. “Never fear, of course there will be plenty of beloved family artists from all over the globe in attendance and performing, including the 2011 MT All Star Band! I found it exciting that I had such an over abundance of singers in the band this year, it will be interesting to see who I select next year!" she continues.
Mama Trash favorites, Lord Of The Lost (Germany) and New Generation Superstars (UK) are already confirmed. The rest of the bands will be announced in the upcoming months. Also new in 2011 will be an OFFICIAL After Party to be held at Gloria after the festival on April 2nd.
“If you miss Trash Fest IV, the joke’s on you!” quips MT with the festival set to fall on April Fool’s Day. That should make for a very interesting weekend!
Press inquiries should be directed to press@mamatrash.com
4/12/10
Dope Stars Inc. will perform in Austria on the 3rd of September at Rock The Lake Festival. Visit the official website for more details about the festival. Join the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
4/1/10
March 2010 News
3/31/10
New Generation Superstars interview with Rush On Rock!
3/30/10
3/29/10
3/24/10
I am proud to announce the first official Mama Trash Affiliate!
3/20/10
New interview with Chris Harms & Sebsta of Lord Of The Lost is up now!
Check out this behind the scenes video for "Last Words".
3/18/10
Banner page updated with new coding! Get busy!
3/17/10
For Immediate Release: Acey Slade and the Dark Party join Ace Frehley East Coast dates.
New York based rock/electronic artist Acey Slade and the Dark Party have been tapped as support for Ace Frehley of Kiss for his upcoming US East Coast dates.
'I am thrilled beyond belief to support one of my idols, Mr. Ace Frehley. His live shows and new album truly show that Ace is 'Back in the NY Groove'. I'm honored to be a part of the shows that mark his return to form.'
Acey Slade released 'The Dark Party' album this past January. In an effort to stretch artistically and musically, Acey worked with legendary English Drum and Bass producer Shaun Morris. Toilet Boys guitarist Shawn Pierce directed the single/video for ‘She Brings Down the Moon’. ‘The Dark Party’ has received plenty of critical acclaim:
'Combining the sharp rock hooks and skuzzy darkness of his previous projects, Acey has crossed them sweetly with sweeps of lush electronica. The results are devilishly successful.'
4/5 Kerrang
‘These eleven tracks take you on a genre mashed rollercoaster ride which is clearly a composed trip into Acey's musical mind letting the boundaries crash and blur as electro, metal and punk caress and French kiss with rock, drum n bass and grunge…this is a truly genius effort and an entertaining celebratory album that Acey and Co can be extremely proud of.’
Devolution Magazine
Mar 20, 2010: House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ *w/Ace Frehley
Mar 21, 2010: Nokia Theater Times Square, New York, NY *w/Ace Frehley
April 24, 2010: The Brick House, Dover NH (Headline)
April 25, 2010: Middle East, Boston MA (Headline, all ages show)
April 28, 2010: Santos Party House, New York, NY (18+ w/Hanzel Und Gretyl & Combichrist-Joe Lets DJ set)
Official Message from Neon Synthesis: "Back
from Helsinki, where we had a great time and really enjoyed the
festival! We want to thank Mama Trash, her staff, the other great bands that
shared the stage with us and above all the fantastic audience.
For those of you that couldn't come to the event, we have uploaded the videos of
our (almost) complete set list. You can have a taste in the "Visuals" section or
fully enjoy the concert on our you tube page."
3/15/10
Cold Cold Ground Erotic Party
Start Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 3:00am Location: Tavastia
This total freak show you should not miss!!!
Trash Fest III photos from the Trash Cam are up now!
3/12/10
Trash Fest III ROCKED Helsinki! Photos, videos and more coming soon! ALL the bands were great, but Lord Of The Lost stole my heart! A big thank you to Trash Photographer, Kaylin Idora for the AWESOME photographs!
Trash Fest II News Idora for the AWESOME photographs!
February 2010 News
2/25/10
Night By Night Merchandise available NOW!
2/24/10
The Kick Off Party just got hotter...
8pm-9pm Erotic Juliet DJ Set featuring Darin & Ash of Dope Stars Inc
Kick Off Party Set Times
9:00pm – 9:30pm Crystal Rain (FIN)
9:50 – 10:20pm Midnight Cowboys (SWE)
10:40pm – 11:30pm Spiritraiser (FIN)
11:50pm – 12:50pm Baby Jane (SWE)
Due to a serious health concern of one of their members, Stereo Junks! will be unable to perform at Trash Fest. The sets of the other bands have been extended! Our best wishes go out to Stereo Junks! they will be missed! Anzi Destruction will be performing with the Mama Trash All Star Band on Saturday night!
Updated Set Times For March 5th
8:00-8:40 Night By Night (UK)
9:00-9:50 Lord Of The Lost (GER)
10:10-11:10 Iconcrash (FIN)
11:30-12:30 Private Line (FIN)
2/22/10
2/20/10
Due to the bands scheduling conflicts, Sexydeath will no longer be performing at the Kick Off Party on March 4th. A replacement is to be announced next week.
2/19/10
Stoneman checks in from the studio!
2/18/10
2/15/10
VIOLENT DIVINE will release their third album RELEASE THE HOUNDS on Swedmetal Records on March 11. Swedmetal Records says: ”This will be one of 2010 best albums in this genre. Fantastic raw hard-driving melodic rock n roll - just the way it's meant to be!”
The 14 tracks included on RELEASE THE HOUNDS are: Nitro, Welcome To The Divine, Burn, Retribution, Sweet Blood, Until Death, For The First Time, Asleep, One By One, Eternity, Get It All Out, Bleed Like Me, Release The Hounds, This Heart Is About To Be Broken.
Gus Divine says: "RELEASE THE HOUNDS is the perfect hybrid of the glam vibe from the debut album and the dark, gothic/metal vibe from the second album IN HARM'S WAY. RELEASE THE HOUNDS is definitely the first choice to get the party started!"
Official Press Release 2/15/10 from Mama Trash Promotions, Inc.
Due to scheduling conflicts, Lacrimas Profundere will no longer be performing at Trash Fest III on Friday, March 5th. Mama Trash says “I am disappointed that it didn’t work out for Lacrimas and wish them well, but I am thrilled to announce that Iconcrash will now be co-headling the first night of the festival with Private Line. I consider them two of Finland’s best bands and it will be an extra special night for fans since both bands will be performing new music from their upcoming releases! I am also happy to announce that Deathstars guitarist, Cat Casino will be my special guest at the festival. He will be appearing with the 2010 Mama Trash All Star Band on Saturday night!”
Trash Fest III advance tickets are still available via http://www.tiketti.fi & http://www.lippupalvelu.fi/ for14 € / day or 24 € / 2 day pass. Tickets will be 14 € per day at the door!
The weekend festivities will begin with a K-18 event, The Trash Fest Kick-Off Party on Thursday, March 4th at Gloria located at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12, in Helsinki featuring Spiritraiser (FIN), Baby Jane (SWE) and Sexydeath (SWE). Doors open at 8pm with a special DJ appearance by Darin & Ash of Dope Stars Inc! Mama Trash and Trash Family Artists from Finland, Sweden, Germany, UK and Italy will be in attendance to kick off the weekend! So come listen to some great music and hang out with the Trash Family!
Trash Fest III will be held at Nosturi located at Docksgatan 8, in Helsinki on March 5th and March 6th 2010. Festival doors open each night at 7pm, the first band hits the stage at 7:30pm so don’t be late! All ages to enter, 18 to drink!
2010 Trash Fest III Line Up as of 2/15/10
Friday, March 5th
Night By Night (UK)
Stereo Junks! (FIN)
Lord of the Lost (GER)
Iconcrash (FIN)
Private Line (FIN)
Saturday, March 6th
Cold Cold Ground (FIN)
New Generation Superstars (UK)
Neon Synthesis (ITA)
Gemini Five (SWE)
Dope Stars Inc (ITA)
2010 Mama Trash All Star Band
The 2010 Mama Trash All Star Band features members of Iconcrash, Deathstars, Private Line, Night By Night, Stereo Junks!, Spiritraiser, Lord of The Lost, Violent Divine, and New Generation Superstars! A finale you won’t want to miss!
Press inquiries & interview requests should be directed to press@mamatrash.com
Sponsored by: www.overthetopzone.com , Cannibal Candy Clothing, Scandic Hotels, Musamaailma, House of Rock, Rebellious Couture, Euro Rock Radio, Iron Fist
2/7/10
Second Trash Fest contest announced! Win a phone call from your favorite TFIII artist! Click for details!
2/4/10
Cat Casino confirmed as my special guest at Trash Fest III!
2/3/10
Keep up with The 69 Eyes on their European Tour with updates from Jyrki on Twitter!
January 2010 News
1/30/10
Part II of "Interview with a Vampire" added to Jyrki 69 Halloween 2009 Interview.
1/28/10
New US Team 69 & Trash Fest dog tags available now in the rock shop!
Only two more days to order Trash Fest III shirts & VIP packages!
1/27/10
Glasswerk Presents...
THURSDAY 28th JANUARY 2010 @ The Purple Turtle, Camden
Let's kick off the decade in style...
THE CRAVE (22.30-23.00)
www.myspace.com/thecraveband
THE MERCY HOUSE (21.30 - 22.00)
www.myspace.com/themercyhouse
NIGHT BY NIGHT (20.45 - 21.15) www.myspace.com/nightbynightmusic
GENERATION GRAVEYARD (20.00 - 20.30)
www.myspace.com/generationgraveyard
4 awesome bands for just £5 (with flyer or in advance) - doors at 7.30pm
Download the flyer here!! http://img641.yfrog.com/img641/2084/flyerturtle4302.jpg
WE HAVE UNLIMITED £5 CONCESSION LIST! If you select 'attending', you're automatically on the Concession List, with +3 concessionary guests. If you'd rather have your guests individually named (as they might be arriving at a different time), send their full names (if possible) to band@nightbynight.co.uk
Please get all names to us by noon on 28/10/10!
Stay on top of all things Lucy Seven on their official website!!!
1/20/10
Violent Divine sign to Swedish label
Swedmetal Records for an early 2010
release of their third album "Release the Hounds". Mike Divine says: "We
are very happy to ink this deal with Swedmetal Records. These guys are
dedicated, hard working and passionate about rock & roll and together we
will bring Violent Divine to even more rock fans throughout the world."
1/19/10
A few VIP packages are still available for Trash Fest III! Make it a priceless experience!!!
1/18/10
TrashPit Records Release New ACEY SLADE Album TODAY!!
TODAY (January 18th 2010) is the Official Release Date of the ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY Album 'The Dark Party' on TrashPit Records - distributed through Cargo Distribution.
"Combining the sharp rock hooks and scuzzy darkness of his previous projects, Acey has crossed them sweetly with sweeps of lush electronica. The results are devilishly successful" KERRANG! Magazine
Cleverly bringing together and stretching boundaries between both Rock and Electronic genres, Acey Slade and his new band have produced a collection of songs that are both sonically and emotionally exciting, enabling them to smash open the doors to another blistering musical chapter in an already colorful career.
"There are so few artists who are really willing to put themselves out there and show other sides of their creativity." Acey explains. "As a guy who is known for doing three chords and a cloud of thunder type guitar rock, I really took a chance by doing this album. And what I'm most proud of is the fact that I took this chance. To take big risks means risking falling on your face. By just taking this risk, I've already accomplished what I wanted to do."
1/15/10
XtraX has confirmed a signing session with The 69 Eyes January 19th - 3pm at XtraX shop Berlin. The shop is located in Berlin, Schönhauser Allee 48.
1/13/10
Kick Off Party downloadable flyer available NOW! Click here for image.
The 69 Eyes appeared on TV4's Nyhetsmorgon in Sweden this morning! Check out the videos!
1/12/10
Darin & Ash / Erotic Juliet (of MTFA, Dope Stars Inc) will be special guest DJ's at the Trash Fest III Kick Off Party from 8:00-9:00pm at Gloria!
1/9/10
1/8/10
Trash Fest III Tickets on sale now!
1/7/10
Coming in March...
1/5/10
Check out some awesome artwork and unique creations!
Trash Fest III poster available for download/printing!
1/4/10
1/2/10
1/1/10
Happy New Year!
Official Press Release 1/1/10
Happy New Year! The countdown has begun for Trash Fest III! International Promoter Mama Trash of US based Mama Trash Promotions, Inc. will return to Helsinki, Finland for the third annual Trash Fest to be held on March 5 & 6, 2010.
Trash Fest III advance tickets will be available via http://www.tiketti.fi & http://www.lippupalvelu.fi/ on January 8, 2010! Advance festival tickets will be 14 € / day or 24 € / 2 day pass. Tickets will be 14 € per day at the door!
The weekend festivities will begin with a K-18 event, The Trash Fest Kick-Off Party on Thursday, March 4th at Gloria located at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12, in Helsinki featuring Spiritraiser (FIN), Baby Jane (SWE) and Sexydeath (SWE). Doors open at 8pm! Mama Trash, Trash Festival performers and other Mama Trash Family Artists will be in attendance to kick off the weekend!
Trash Fest III will be held at Nosturi located at Docksgatan 8, in Helsinki this year on March 5th and March 6th 2010 featuring Mama Trash Family Artists from around the globe! Festival doors open each night at 7pm, the first band hits the stage at 7:30pm so don’t be late! All ages to enter, 18 to drink!
2010 Trash Fest III Line Up
Friday, March 5th
Night By Night (UK)
Stereo Junks! (FIN)
Lord of the Lost (GER)
Lacrimas Profundere (GER)
Private Line (FIN)
Saturday, March 6th
Cold Cold Ground (FIN)
New Generation Superstars (UK)
Neon Synthesis (ITA)
Gemini Five (SWE)
Dope Stars Inc (ITA)
2010 Mama Trash All Star Band featuring members of Iconcrash, Private Line,
Night By Night, Stereo Junks!, Spiritraiser, Lord of The Lost, The Raven,
Violent Divine, and New Generation Superstars! A finale you won’t want to miss!
Special guests include: Sonic Roots, Davey of
The Raven, Lucy Seven and Crystal Rain with more to be announced!
Press inquiries should be directed to
press@mamatrash.com
Sponsored by: www.overthetopzone.com , Cannibal Clothing, Scandic Hotels, Musamaailma, House of Rock, Rebellious Couture, Euro Rock Radio, Iron Fist.
Cold Cold Ground's "This Side of Depravity"
is Bright! Tight! Perverted! Smashing! - The wait is almost over for the highly
anticipated debut album, "This Side of Depravity" coming soon from Helsinki
Finland's Cold Cold Ground! Starting NOW, delight your senses with a sneak peek
of what is to come as Cold Cold Ground shares a few NEW songs on their
MySpace
profile and "Pigs" which is currently featured here on mamatrash.com!
Cold Cold Ground will be appearing at Trash Fest III at Nosturi in Helsinki on
March 6th and will be available for photos and autographs after their set.
Contact
press@mamatrash.com to set up interviews!
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