The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Bad Seed Rising

Many musicians experience a defining moment that inspires them to pick up an instrument. For Bad Seed Rising singer and guitarist Francheska Pastor, it happened after watching a television broadcast of Green Day’s American Idiot tour at 12-years-old. Francheska enrolled in Maryland’s Let There Be Rock School in 2011 where she first met Mason Gainer who traded in his Guitar Hero controller for the real thing after discovering a box in the basement hiding his old man’s Guns N’ Roses and Bad Brains CDs. Rounded out by Louey Peraza on bass and drummer Aiden Marceron, the quartet started to tirelessly rehearse outside of the program, honing their chops at an impressive pace. Soon, they were on stage in front of thousands at the M3 Rock Festival or grinding it out at local gigs. Barely freshmen in high school, their ages belied an intense musicianship and immediate knack for a hook. Roadrunner Records caught wind, and they became “the youngest band in history to sign to the label.” In between touring with the likes of Halestorm, Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, the group released their 2014 debut EP, Charm City. That strong introduction paved the way for 2015’s A Place Called Home EP. Produced by Drew Fulk [Motionless In White], the first single “It’s My Time” kick starts with a raucous riff before Francheska’s soaring and soulful voice takes the spotlight before a bombastic gang vocal. The EP closes out with “Disappear,” which highlights the group’s kinetic chemistry as they lock into a hammering and hypnotic groove. Be sure to pick up a copy of their EP ‘A Place Called Home’ and visit them at badseedrisingband.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Rap-Rock/Alt/Metal Band From Ashes To New

Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the sort of town of which there are many hundred all across America: post-industrial, blue collar and, on occasion, more than a little bleak. As is so often the case though, it is in these relative backwards towns that authentic, compelling creativity truly thrives - the monotony of the landscape punctuated by brilliant flares of art. FROM ASHES TO NEW are one such flare; a thoroughly modern rock band wielding both a state-of-the-art sound and an old-as-the-hills work ethic. Formed barely two years ago by vocalist, programmer and creative mastermind Matt Brandyberry, the sextet consists of the cream of Lancaster’s underground scene. With the assistance of producer Grant McFarland, FATN set about molding their rap/rock hybrid into a sky-scrapingly monolithic proposition. And if recent four-track EP Downfall was a glistening opening gambit, then the forthcoming full-length album will radiate with the fire of a thousand suns. A fearsome mix of contemporary metalcore crunch and soul-searching rap, the band are already punching with a heavyweight strength that belies their so far brief career.  It’s a potent approach galvanized further by the background from which the band all come from. Blessed with honesty, integrity, grit, determination and, most vitally, a genuinely devastating arsenal of gut-mangling tunes – FROM ASHES TO NEW have got all the ingredients to turn your world, and the entire scene, on its head. For more information, visit fromashestonew.com and pick up a copy of their EP Downfall featuring the hit single 'Through It All.'

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Heartist

Behind everything Heartist do lies one simple goal: to bring real, honest emotion back into heavy music. Writing songs that are equal parts anthemic grandeur, brawny metalcore-infused heaviness, and chorus-driven radio rock nirvana, the quintet wear their influences on their collective sleeve while being far more than the sum of their parts.  Formed in 2011, the members of Heartist – vocalist Bryce Beckley, guitarist Tim Koch which were rounded out by guitarist Robby Devito, bassist Evan Ranallo and drummer Matt Marquez - walked away from college educations and secure employment to focus one hundred percent on music.  They subsequently spent many months honing their sound, determined to create something that stood out on its own merits, and in no rush to leap back into the scene that failed to excite them. At the same time, they displayed a certain savvy in creating an online buzz that intrigued and lured potential fans without even playing a single show, a tactic that paid off - and then some.  “We also got lucky, because our A & R at Roadrunner books bands at our hometown venue, which we didn’t realize, we just asked him to put us on! We really lucked out - we played that one show and got signed.” In 2012 the band dropped their Nothing You Didn’t Deserve EP, subsequently touring with the likes of Architects UK and Enter Shikari, plus a European run supporting label mates Killswitch Engage.  While Nothing You Didn’t Deserve was a solid release in its own right, it only hinted at what the band were capable of, and with debut full-length Feeding Fiction they lay it all on the line.  The band enlisted Producer David Bendeth (Of Mice & Men, Bring Me The Horizon) to record their full-length album with.  Be sure to pick up a copy of their amazing album titled Feeding Fiction featuring the hit singles Skeletons & Ignite!  For more information, visit www.heartistband.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Letters From The Fire

Based out of the bay area, Letters From the Fire is an unmistakable force that is talking the rock scene by storm. Their driving rhythm section and powerful guitar riffs set the scene for their melodic and captivating vocals that come together live for an explosive, hi octane performance. With the release of their first EP in August 2014, national radio airplay and touring in support of bands like Trapt, Nonpoint, and Pop Evil, Letters From the Fire is determined to make waves in the music industry. Be sure to pick up a copy of Letters From The Fire’s EP featuring their hit single ‘Zombies In The Sun’ and amazing cover of ‘Eleanor Rigby!’ For more information, visit www.lettersfromthefire.net

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Clinical Psychologist & Author Dr. Suzana Flores

Dr. Suzana Flores is a clinical psychologist, Amazon best selling author of Facehooked: How Facebook Affects Our Emotions, Relationships, and Lives. (Reputation Books). As a national social-media expert and commentator, Dr. Flores has appeared on national and international newscasts, podcasts, radio and talk shows including Al Jazeera - The Stream, "Leiberman Live" on The Howard Stern Show, WCIU Channel - "The U," National Public Radio (NPR), "Just Jenny" Sirius XM Channel, WGN Radio Chicago, The ManCow Show, Univision Television News, Charlotte News WSOC-TV, WLTH 1370AM Radio, "LIVE! with The Love Dr." Deanna Lorraine, The Ron Kelly Show, Sound Off with E.V.E, and radio broadcasts out of Germany, U.K. and Canada. Dr. Flores has been quoted in The Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, ABC.com, CBS.com, Esquire.com, Everyday Health Magazine, Mashable.com, Dame Magazine, The Nation Magazine, SheKnows.com, Vegas Seven Magazine, New Parent Magazine, Hispanic Health & Beauty Magazine, La Raza Newspaper, Newlyweds.com, Upwave.com, Mujeres Sin Censura, and Moms.me. In her hometown of Chicago, Dr. Flores has earned a Masters in Counseling from Loyola University and a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Argosy University - Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Her new book, FACEHOOKED, is an exploration of the psychological effect of Facebook, and social-media networks, on the way we think, communicate, interact and understand ourselves and others. Over the past three years Dr. Flores has studied the Facebook phenomenon extensively, interviewing people from across the globe on their experiences with social-media addiction, and how social-media has affected their sense of self, social interactions, sense of privacy, need for validation, relationships, along with their emotional responses to stress encountered online, cyber-bullying, and emotional manipulators.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Songs of 2014

This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs of 2014 for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking was based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented bands on the show. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supporters of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of these top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2015 year! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from The Kerri Edelman Show. Kindly become a fan of The Kerri Edelman Show on Facebook & follow on Twitter @kerriedelman

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Cinematic Hard Rock Band Starset

In the early hours of New Years Day 2013, a radio astronomer at the Allen Telescope Array in Northern California discovered a mysterious signal emanating from a star within the Ophiuchus Constellation. Contained within the signal was a Message--of human origin--foretelling the details of man's imminent demise. The Message was brought to The Starset Society, who quickly realized the importance of its immediate publication. Risking extreme danger, The Starset Society commissioned a group of musicians and scientists to assist them in spreading the knowledge to a broader audience. This group became known simply as STARSET. STARSET describes their music as cinematic rock. The band originate from Columbus, Ohio and was formed by lead singer Dustin Bates of Downplay. The band has released two singles including 'My Demons' and 'Carnivore. In the summer of 2014, the band released their debut album ‘Transmissions,’ which is now available. For more information on STARSET, visit www.starsetonline.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Nonpoint

Nonpoint released their new studio album, The Return on September 30th 2014 via Razor & Tie.  The album was produced by Grammy nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, Megadeth) and Daniel Salcidoto. Nonpoint vocalist Elias Soriano explains, “Last record we stepped in a direction we've wanted to for years and our fans revered us for it.  This record we have gotten up to speed and dropped the pedal to the floor.  I think our fans will embrace this record in a way no other Nonpoint record has been viewed or loved.  We left no room for question of what we are trying to accomplish with our music or who we are. We haven't gone back to old school.  We didn't reflect on our past.  We didn't discuss what works. We are not "Statement" Nonpoint or even "Bullet" Nonpoint...... "The Return" is Nonpoint right now." Formed in 1997, Nonpoint has since released seven full-length albums and one live album selling over 800,000 albums in North America.  In late 2013, Nonpoint closed out a year of touring behind 2012’s self-titled record, which yielded the Active Rock radio hit “Left For You.” With over a decade of extensive road work under their belts, the band has toured with All That Remains, Mudvayne, Papa Roach, Sevendust, Disturbed, Flyleaf, Buckcherry, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, and Hell Yeah and graced the stages of Ozzfest, Rock On The Range and Summerfest.  Now in 2014, their eighth full-length album The Return remains as raw, ripping, and real as these musicians—Elias Soriano [vocals], Robb Rivera [drums], Rasheed Thomas [guitar], Adam Woloszyn [bass], and B.C. Kochmit [guitar]. Pick up a copy of their amazing new album 'The Return' now featuring the hit single 'Breaking Skin.' For more information, visit nonpoint.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Crash Midnight

Rock n’ Roll is back! Born out of a late-night car wreck and formed on the streets of Boston by Shaun Soho (lead vocals), Bo (bass guitar), Alex Donaldson (lead guitar), Todd Friedman (Rhythm Guitar) and Jim Donaldson (drums), CRASH MIDNIGHT has burst onto the music scene with vintage guitar riffs, pounding drums, and searing vocals. A collision of classic 70′s festival rock with a punk swagger, their trademark sound is packing clubs and turning heads. With their exploding following and high-energy stage show, CRASH MIDNIGHT performs with all the reckless abandon of a runaway freight train and is poised to carry the torch for a whole new generation of Rock n’ Roll. The band's debut album 'Lost In The City' will come on out Bronx Bridge Entertainment/Universal on November 18th.  The song 'Welcome To Boston' is familiar being used by many sports teams in the New England area. The first single is the track '151' and will be impacting Active Rock Radio in early 2015. The band just completed tour dates with Sevendust and has been added to The Pretty Reckless/Adelita's Way tour! For more information, visit crashmidnight.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Seasons After

Hailing from the heartland, Seasons After is American hard rock personified. The Kansas five-piece lives and breathes the grind, the grit, and soul of hard rock, and after a three-year hiatus is back with a vengeance. Packing an arsenal of new music — and a few surprises forthcoming — Seasons After is ready to make some serious noise in 2014. “So Long Goodbye,” the lead single off of SA’s upcoming album Calamity, Scars & Memoirs, and first offering since 2010’s popular cover of G Tom Mac’s “Cry Little Sister” and “Getting Even”, is not only a testament to the band’s resurgence into the hard rock circuit, but a stimulating taste of what the band has really been up to the past three years. Formed in Wichita in 2006, Seasons After found early success on Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, and Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival—sharing the stage and touring with Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Godsmack, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Chevelle, Sevendust, Papa Roach, Bullet For My Valentine, Five Finger Death Punch, Seether, Three Days Grace, and more. The band’s first label release, Through Tomorrow, was well received by both domestic and international audiences with the lead single “Cry Little Sister” peaking at No. 13 on the Active Rock Charts and making its way into rotation on MTV, Vh1, and Spike. SA’s sophomore single “Getting Even” earned the band a second Top 50 single, making SA one of the most requested artists in active rock.Be sure to pick up a copy of their new album Calamity, Scars & Memoirs featuring the hit singles 'So Long Goodbye' and 'Wake Me.' For more information, visit www.seasonsafter.com