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MESSER "Everything Beautiful" (Cover) FACEBOOK MESSER means "knife" in German, and the Dallas, Texas band cut a memorable swath through the Rock world in 2018, starting with their debut single "Make This Life” and followed by a second, “Save Myself”. Both songs reached the top 20 Billboard ‘Main Stream Rock’ charts.  The band's cutting edge modern rock sound was born through serendipitous connections in Deep Ellum’s thriving music scene, a Dallas area that has given rise to iconic bands like Pantera, Drowning Pool, Tripping Daisy, King’s X and Hellyeah.  Dereak knew he wanted to pursue singing as a career while in High School in Iowa and started honing his chops with local bands. After high school he moved to Dallas to pursue his music career professionally. His first contact was with Dallas native Javier, who was making a name for himself playing in the bands Mudflap and Pimpadelic. They met and bonded at a show, soon becoming the genesis of Messer.  While looking for a place to get his hair cut, Dereak walked into Maddox’s Hair salon on a whim. The two struck up a conversation about music and another instant connection was made.  Kenny was traveling from his home in Canada to an audition in Phoenix when his car broke down in Dallas. He ended up staying in town and found success playing with the band Strangleweed. They caught the attention of the members of Messer, and Kenny became part of the family.  Donnie was playing in various Dallas bands and gaining attention as an award-winning Tattoo artist. While getting inked, Maddox would play Donnie tracks the band was working on, and Donnie would play music he was recording at his home studio. As Messer continued to develop as a band, they knew they wanted to add an additional guitar player, and they all agreed that Donnie was a perfect fit, and the lineup for Messer was solidified.  The band grew their fan base locally, and began to branch out regionally and nationally, opening for bands such as Slash and Myles Kennedy, Red, Gemini Syndrome, Royal Bliss, Joyous Wolf, Buckcherry, Sick Puppies, Candlebox, Drowning Pool, Local H, Metallica, and Avenged Sevenfold. It was on one of these tours that the band caught the attention of Los Angeles based writer/producer, Chad Gendason. The band felt an immediate camaraderie with Chad and a lasting bond was made.  Messer started writing with Chad, and their first collaboration became "Simple Man". Fan favorite "Whiskey" soon followed and the songs started to flow into what would eventually become their self-titled debut album, which was released on 4/20/18 by MaddPants Records. The album was mixed by Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed) and mastered by Tom Baker (Papa Roach, David Bowie, Motley Crue).    The group’s desire for creative expression and to touch as many lives as possible is what drives them forward. MESSER is a band that is building a brand of new rock that blurs the line between nostalgia and modern art, leaving the listener with a sound that is not only familiar but also NEW and ADDICTIVE.   LOSING SEPTEMBER "Curse The Sky" FACEBOOK LOSING SEPTEMBER  This song was written after my long time guitarist and friend, informed me that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. Since production, as of February 1st, our Myanmar band mates have been under military coup. This song is a cry for mercy and a testimonial. Thank you for listening Welcome to the family. “ - Bruce Fane. “Curse The Sky”   TRANSCENDENCE "Pangea" FACEBOOK   TRANSCENDENCE is an American band that are known for their diverse sound. The band members use their wide range of eclectic influences to create a sound that aims to be unrestricted by genre and resists definition from moment to moment. This unique blend leaves them with an inimitable sonic impact. All within a few miles of Pittsburgh, PA, the members of Transcendence have come from something "less" and yearn for something "more". Through tragedy and hardship in life, they've found themselves and each other, using adversity as a tool to push themselves forward in the hope that they inspire others to do the same. The band has seen a lot of success and many accomplishments - sharing the stage with bands such as Soil, Saving Abel, Failure Anthem, and Act of Defiance. They have forged their live performance with the fires of passion, and with that passion, crowds are often moved by the chemistry that shines forth when the individual band members become one organism on stage. Transcendence is prepared to take 2020 by storm with the upcoming release of their EP, Pangaea. The selection of songs on the release were chosen by the band to show just a small portion of the diversity and originality that they try to convey with their music. With influences from Heavy metal, Hardcore, Punk, Hard Rock and more, the band hopes everyone who hears the Pangaea EP will find something they love. Accompanying this release is a music video for the title track which was filmed in Brooklyn with videographer Tom Flynn, whose list of clients include All That Remains and Flava Flav. The band hopes for a bright future and are keeping their eyes to the horizon. Members: Darrin Johns - Lead Vocals Jeff Stouffer - Guitar Andy Oddo - Guitar Evan Leet - Bass Tony Slaughter - Drums Pangaea Album: Pangaea Dereliction Let Me Out Rewind   ​ CONTROLLER "Skyline" FACEBOOK CONTROLLER was conceived and created in the ever-shifting chaos of the Midwest music scene in the winter of 2011. Each member, a long standing musician with accolades of their own musical experience, was handpicked for this task. Built around a singular idea, that no one person should lead, but instead allow the music to tell them what comes next. The season that followed found them recording a demo at Temple Recording Studios, the mix was raw, but the vision was clear, so they set off to play in front of an audience. Beginning on a hot summer day on Jun 14th 2012 at The Rock N' Ride Fest, Controller took the stage for the first time. They would set their sights on playing enough shows, and selling enough merchandise, to be able to afford the cost of recording a full length album. Their endeavors would take them to venues as far as Indianapolis, IN. too, hosting “Day of Decay” a Halloween Festival in New Haven IN., with their friends in Moser Woods, before the end of the year. In the Winter of 2013 they stepped into 1521 Studios for a weekend of recording. The “Undefined” LP was born under the watchful eye of Producer Austin Putt, as he helped Controller shape what would become their future sound. With some local radio play from 98.9 The Bear with Turner, write ups in Whatzup and Fort Wayne Reader magazines as well as a lot of street level promotion, Controller prepared for their first official CD release party. On Cinco de Mayo they, along with Thematic, Autovator, R.P.Wigs, and the Fort Wayne Bombshells, would set a record at Columbia Street West, hitting a building capacity of 1800 people and having to turn people away at the door.  The show cycle that followed found Controller staying fairly close to home, focusing again mainly on selling enough merchandise to afford another record. By the end of the year they would return to 1521 Studios to record the “Redefined” EP. In March of 2014 they stepped onto Piere's stage for the first time, a small milestone for the members. After a string of successful shows, they would find themselves back in the studio again to record the “Ascending Degrees” LP. With their eyes set on growing, Controller hit the ground running in 2015. In addition to opening for Emperors and Elephants, with Avari in Battle Creek, MI at the Music Factory. Controller also played Piere's once again on the Musical Warfare series and made it to the final round alongside their friends Hell Came Home. Returning once more to the studio they recorded the songs that would be included in an extended edition of their last LP “Ascending Degrees''. Once again Controller hosted a Cinco de Mayo CD release party sponsored by Jose Cuervo, with Kerosec, and the Fort Wayne Bombshells, at Columbia Street West. This time it would also be a charity show for H.O.P.E. For Animals, but would again hit a building capacity of 1800 people before the night was through. Through the rest of the year Controller played shows all over Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Gaining some college radio airtime on 88.1 WBGU-FM in Bowling Green, OH after playing Howard's Club H and appearing on 103.9 The Bear in South Bend with Kristy for an interview. They went on to play The Maidstone Theater in Ypsilanti, MI, and Cheers Pub in South Bend, IN. Making stops to play at home in between, and playing in Ohio once more before the year's end. 2016 began strong, continuing to reach for more growth. Playing at Duffy's in Syracuse, IN as part of the Jägermeister Concert Series, to playing the Penny Road Pub in Barrington Hills, IL. Controller would also open for We Are Harlot w/ Fighting Atrophy at Early Birds in Fort Wayne, IN, and would ultimately end a very active touring year of the Midwest in New Baltimore, MI at the Diesel Lounge for Michigan Metal Fest 2. In 2017 the band opted for some down time as they began working on the “Watch it Burn” LP with Nick Meade. It was around this time the original drummer decided to part ways with Controller. During the down period, while looking for the proper person to fill the percussion position. The remaining members took to writing new material for what would eventually become their next EP. Controller returned to 1521 Studio's in late 2019 to record the “Elements of Humanity '' EP. Working again with Producer Austin Putt, and this time also with Forrester Savell with plans on a release in early 2020, but were delayed by the global pandemic. At the beginning of 2021, Controller was featured on the Homegrown Spotlight on Alt 102.3. In addition to the Alt 102.3 feature, Controller was also invited to record and shot videos for two acoustic reimaging's of their songs “Numb” and “Skyline” at Sweetwater Sound in late February 2021. Controller plans to finish out 2021 with shows and the release of the “Elements of Humanity” EP.  CONTROLLER is... Stephen Sedik - Guitars Austin Rittner - Drums Chad Arms – Bass Jeffrey Saum - Keyboards/Vocals Robert Pearson - Vocals

INSAMMER "Endless Sky" FACEBOOK   INSAMMER is one of Sweden's most promising metal bands, combining dark, pulsating Nordic grooves with Eastern European lyricism and melodic romanticism. Their live shows throb with emotional energy; Vika’s voice ranges from a whisper to a full-throated growl, melding with the instruments as verses explode into churning, hypnotic choruses and pounding, crowd-mesmerizing riffs. The group calls their sound transfusion metal, a heavy mixture of alternative rock and nu metal, which evokes the shifting musical styles and feelings that pour over them and infuse their performances. The band was created in Stockholm by vocalist Vika and guitarist Dennis Wise, whose collaboration began at a music institute in Uppsala, Sweden. The name InSammer was inspired by The Door Into Summer, a science fiction novel by Robert Heinlein. The current lineup also features virtuoso guitarist Oleg Izotov, bassist Nikita Simonov, and world-class drummer Alex Karpukhin. InSammer released two full length albums Numbers as Victims (2014) and Seeds (2018). In 2021 the band is working in the studio on a new yet untitled album. Before a new album release the band made a groovy classical rock Secret Service cover Flash in the Night and a new single Endless Sky.     Emperors&Angels  "Endless Sky" FACEBOOK   Emperors & Angels  The band was formed in 2020 by 4 long-time friends and musical counterparts. Each having success on multiple scales, the right time presented itself providing safe passage for Emperors & Angels to surface. The quartet began writing and soon found producer Paul Trust “Starset” To help mold EA’s sonic assault. After working together on Emperors first three releases, the band decided to self produce. Taking everything they had learned from Paul, Sahaj Ticotin “Ra” and multiple others to EA’s newest measure.  Taking encouragement and advice from famed A&R Diana Meltzer (Wind-Up Records, Creed, Evanescence, Finger Eleven, Drowning Pool and many others) the band is readying for launch 2021. Currently EA has inked a distribution deal with Curtain Call Records / The Orchard Sony Already making headway and gaining national / International traction  Emperors & Angels is: Guitar : Bela McKnigh Bass : Jason Hedrick  Drums: Brett Huntley  Vocals: Matthew Nevitt