As we get closer to summer, I figure to write down some bands that I'm looking forward to listening to. Now most of them are local act. I really don't want to focus on the more established act. These are bands that are cutting their teeth and make a name for themselves.
KYNG
Glad to see these lads are working on their sophomore album. "Trample Sun" was a amazing album and won a bunch of fans from across the nation. I can only imagine that this album will be more rocking. Being a fan of Kyng for so long, I know they will bring something new and that is what I'm anticipating the most. With Tony Castaneda being 100% after his car accident, I'm sure they are going to give their fans another kick-arse hard rock album.
AKEM MANAH
Next month, Akem Manah will release their new album, "Demon of the Sabbat - Part 1". After hearing "Reign in Terror" and "Worship in Fire", I know it's going to be a heavy album. On this album, Dead Nedry is assisted by Chris Lollis (ex-Nile) on bass and Ivan de Prume (ex-White Zombie) on drums. Also on the new album is Scott Von Heldt (Head) doing leads for two tracks. And Adam Richardson of Ramesses, doing guest vocals on "Demon Rise"
E.N.V.Y
Last I check, the boys from West Virginia are working on some new material. They've already put out a new track called "The Problem". And it's a killer track. Don't know if the new release is going to be another e.p. or a full-length. And they haven't set a date for a release. Really looking forward to some new E.N.V.Y.
THE DEAL
The Deal features members of a band I fell in love with called El Death. I was saddened to hear they no longer exist. But I did hear that some members started a new band. This band puts on a killer show. So most likely their album will be just killer, too. Can't wait to hear the finished product.
LIGHTS AND THE WINDOWS
It's great to see that my pal, Devin Stannard, has found a stable line-up. Before, I knew them as A City Alive; a great instrumental band who's intensity reminded me of Pelican. With Lights and the Windows, there is more layers now with a vocalist who plays keyboard and guitar. Not sure when they're going to put out a demo or ep/full-length, but it's something I'm looking forward to hearing.
HELLBEARD
"Scarecrow" was a bad-arse album. I can only guess that their follow-up will just as crushing. Of course awhile back, their guitarist was in a bad accident and hand to heal is arm. Also there were other personal issue that some of the band members had to take care of. Now as everything is sorted out, Hellbeard are back on stage and destroying the Bay Area. So far, the only new material I've heard is "Black Snail". Hopefully by the end of the year, they'll get back in the studio and record something.
HEAD TRANSFER PROCESS
With Chixxie Dixx being on hiatus soon, I hope to hear something new from Head Transfer Process. It's been awhile since I've heard anything from them. Not sure how busy some of the members are, but I hope they get back together to work on some new tunes.
STEAL ANOTHER DAY
Steal Another Day is a new band started by Casey Burke (ex-E.N.V.Y) From the teaser, Steal Another Day sound like a straight-forward hard rock band. Very different from E.N.V.Y. I like what Casey is going with this and would like to hear more from Steal Another Day.
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