DeverauX

I was lucky enough to see these guys perform in Battle Creek, MI a couple weeks ago, and was even luckier that I got there early and was front and center when they got on stage!  I had never heard of them prior to this show, but quickly realized that theirs was a name I didn't want to forget!  I have to confess, I'm not a big fan of screamers, but this band has it down to an art for sure!  Formed in 2011, DeverauX is a Michigan based metal band.

The first thing that really caught my undivided attention was the beat.  The drummer, David, has the legs, feet, arms, and hands of a drumming god.  I'm not saying that he's the fastest drummer in the world, but I am saying that he is the fastest drummer I have ever had the honor of seeing live.  Within one song, I knew that before the night was over I had to shake his hand.

The sound is clean, the songs are catchy, and the riffs are thick and full.  The screaming is done in moderation, and I have to be honest when I say that I give mad props to Phil because as a singer I don't know how he switches between singing and screaming so flawlessly without losing his voice.

Their debut EP "The Last of Us" has five tracks, my favorite of which is the title track "The Last of Us".  I love the beat, I love the melody, I love the timing, I love the delivery, I love the video.  I literally love everything about this song!  I had the opportunity to talk with all of the guys, and as bad ass as they are on stage, they are very nice, down-to-earth guys!  There are several ways you can check out their stuff!  Of course, Spotify is one of them!  Their entire album is available on Spotify!

DeverauX is:
Phil LaMay (Vocals)
Chris Millican (Guitar/Vocals)
David Floyd (Drums/Vocals)
JD Younk (Bass)

Follow these links to see/hear more:
http://www.twitter.com/deverauxband
http://www.youtube.com/deverauxband
http://www.deverauxband.tumblr.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/deverauxband
http://www.myspace.com/deverauxband
http://www.deverauxband.com

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Shallow Side NEW ALBUM!!!!

Alright Lollipops!!  I've got some exciting news that I can finally spew all over the internet!!  Shallow Side has a new 5-track EP coming out June 10th!  This one, titled "Stand Up" features five brand new, amazing, mind-blowingly different tracks!!  Crazy, Raise It Up, My Addiction, We Won't Die, and of course the title track Stand Up.  I can't say much about it yet, but I can tell you that I've heard it, and it is absolutely the best album I've heard all year.  These tracks without a doubt have taken these guys to the next level.  There's a new maturity, a better quality sound, and some seriously amazing lyrics coming at ya!

Right now, they're doing a pre-sale for Stand Up on their website!  This promotion is running until May 31st!  For a mere $20, you can get a digital copy of the CD, a physical copy of the CD, a Shallow Side decal, and a new Shallow Side bracelet!  The best part?  If you buy the bundle before May 31st, you will get the digital download FIVE days early!

You can check out a clip of the track "My Addiction" here:

https://soundcloud.com/shallowside/my-addiction?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=mshare&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fshallowside%2Fmy-addiction

On June 5th, I will be posting the official album review, so definitely keep your eyes peeled!  I'm proud of these guys!  Go give them some love!  After all, it's not music, it's family!

Blazefest 2014!!!

This is going to be a killer show y'all!!  I'm so excited that my boys in Shallow Side will be setting the stage on fire at Blazefest for the second year in a row!  Also, a new favorite "hidden gem" of mine, Starset, will be joining in all the fun!  Look for a review about them later this week!!  There are still tickets available guys!  Get one while you can, and take your ass to Florida!!

On A Mission!!!

Okay, okay, okay.  I know I'm a terrible blogstress.  I haven't added a post to this blog since October.  That's crazy, right?  Well kiddies, school has been keeping me on my toes!  I've been writing papers and stuff and let me tell you, that takes up a lot of time!  Not to mention three kids to take care of on the daily!!  So I'm sorry.  I have quite a bit more free time now, and it's officially time to get back to business.  So without further ado, I've got about eight posts to flood this wall with over the course of the next week!  I've been seeing some really great shows lately, and I can't wait to share these bands with you!  Also, there will be a couple updates about a few bands that I have previously featured!  As always, if you are in a band or know of a band that you think is a "hidden gem", shoot me an email at redlollimusic@yahoo.com!!

~Lolli