January 31, 2013 In addition to his film “The Lord of Salem’, which lands in theatres April 26th. Rob Zombie has also been at work in the recording studio. His new album 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor’ is due out three days earlier on April 23rd.
January 28, 2013 Motorhead, Slayer and Slipknot are just a few of the names you have come to expect from the Rockstar’s Mayhem Festival. So, the question that is burning in everyone’s mind (Obviously) is, Who’s Playing?
January 25, 2013 Hatebreed invades Flint & The Machine Shop tomorrow night (Jan 26th) along with Shadows Fall & The Contortionist. But more importantly, in just three days Hatebreed will be releasing their sixth studio album, but You don’t have to wait until then to hear it.
January 18, 2013 Royal Bliss is one of our favorite bands here at the Banana. Not only are the guys super cool, they are beyond talented. RB is in the running to perform at this years Grammy Awards. This would be huge for the band and they need your votes!
January 9, 2013 It's no secret that I love my buds in Nonpoint and I'm so pumped for this new video for one of my favorite new NP tunes, 'I Said It.' This one comes off the band's new self-titled release.
This is what happens when mad science and rock n’ roll collide: ladies and gentlemen, throw your horns up for Compressorhead, “the world’s heaviest band,” a title that has less to do with their overall sound and more due the fact that every member of the band is 100% metal. Literally.
January 7, 2013 It is pretty cool what people will use as a drum. Most of us have listened as as talented musician turns a regular bucket or a pan into the sound of music. Well how about a big belly? Three men prove it can be done on one large dude!
January 5, 2013 The last few years it's been a tough ride for the Veer Union including major financial issues, conflicts within the band and personal struggles. I have a ton of respect for Crispin and his passion to move forward when many would have given up. In order to push on, the band has started a Kickstarter campaign and is taking donations from around the world.
January 4, 2013 What the f*#k did I just watch? That is what you will say to yourself after checking out the 'Headbanger' video from the Japanese all girl metal band MetalBaby. I'm not a big fan of chick metal to begin with but this, simply made me want to puke.
January 2, 2013 I've always been a fan of Detroit's Core Effect and the guys are back with a new single and video for 'Killing Me.' To check out more music from the band or to buy 'Killing Me', click here. I'll keep you posted if the band lands a date at The Machine Shop anytime soon.
December 27, 2012 Last night CBS aired the Kennedy Center Awards. Recipients this year included David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman and Led Zeppelin. When it came to saluting the mighty Led Zep, there was no shortage of talent. Kid Rock & Foo Fighters both hit the stage to honor the rock and roll greats.
December 10, 2012 Four area bands battle it out for a week of airplay in the Flint Town Throwdown. This week's bands are Nothing for Now, Hell Rides North, The Skylit Letter and Dear Dangerous — listen to the tracks and vote for your favorite now.
