The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show presents HR Band Righteous Vendetta

Righteous Vendetta has come a long way from their humble beginnings at a community college in Western Wyoming. Through two full-length records, one EP, hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, and numerous tours, they have established themselves as a veteran act with more than a few notches on their proverbial belt. After releasing two full-length albums on Red Cord Records and touring extensively on that material, they decided it was time for a change. The result was their single "This Pain," which spent fifteen weeks in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Christian Rock Chart. Their newest single, “The Fire Inside," has spent more than a dozen weeks on the Christian Rock chart, peaking at #9 and sharing the Top 10 with the likes of Skillet, Red, and P.O.D. Even after nearly a thousand shows to date, the band’s touring schedule is as busy as ever. Last year, Righteous Vendetta made their performance debut in Europe, playing to packed venues in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, and more. This year they’ve already supported Hurt and Smile Empty Soul as the first installment in a series of major tours, followed by runs with Trapt, Taproot, and 10 Years, playing more than sixty dates with some of the biggest names in hard rock. The band recently recorded their third full-length record The Fire Inside with Milwaukee-based producer Joel Wanasek at JTW Studios. “The new record is sure to be one of the biggest, hardest hitting mixes in the genre,” said vocalist Ryan Hayes. “It’s heavy, catchy, melodic, and will have you singing every chorus after the first time you hear it.” Armed with a melodic, infectious sound and a habit of hitting venues across the nation hard, fast, and often, Righteous Vendetta is destined to make waves. Check out their new album "Inside The Fire" out now! For more information, visit www.righteousvendetta.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents HR Band Smile Empty Soul

California's Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998 and quickly rose in the Los Angeles club scene. The band was picked up by Atlantic Records which released their self-titled debut album "Smile Empty Soul" in 2003. The album was best known for the smash hit "Bottom of a Bottle" and was certified gold with sales in excess of 500,000 units. The band toured and built a massive following which spawned the albums "Vultures", "Anxiety", "Consciousness" and "3's".  All met with strong independent success and furthered the bands long standing career. According to vocalist Sean Danielsen: "Fans have always said they can relate to the band's ‘heartfelt’ lyrics, as well as their raw and emotional sound. Through many struggles and hardships Smile Empty Soul has always persevered, simply because ‘this is what we love to do’. When you listen to our records it's obvious where our priorities lie: The music." In June 2013 Smile Empty Soul formed an imprint label called Two Disciples Entertainment in conjunction with Pavement Entertainment, and It will see the band controlling all aspects of marketing and promotion. The group has just completed work on their new album "Chemicals," which was released in the Fall of 2013. For more information, visit www.smileemptysoul.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Don Jamieson

Don is currently co-hosting VH1 Classic’s hit heavy metal talk show series, “That Metal Show” (for the 13th season) where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience full of metal maniacs.  He is also a co-host on “Beer Money,” a fast-paced, non-traditional sports quiz show airing on SNY (SportsNet New York). Amongst his many accomplishments, Jamieson’s stand-up CD “Live & Hilarious” on Metal Blade Records hit the Top 20 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard comedy charts.  He also recently performed stand-up at Metallica’s Orion Music + More Festival and was introduced by drummer Lars Ulrich.  He is proudly sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks. Jamieson’s proudest moment is becoming an "Emmy Award-Winner" for his work on HBO's "Inside The NFL." Don and long-time comedy partner, Jim Florentine, lent their brand of humor to the popular sports show; writing, producing and performing sports-themed comedy sketches. The two have also collaborated on the hidden-camera DVD and Comedy Central web series, "Meet The Creeps" as well as a series of prank call CD's, "Terrorizing Telemarketers," which get a lot of airplay on the Howard Stern radio show.  He is also a joke writer for the country’s best celebrity roaster, Lisa Lampanelli and has lent his voice to MTV2’s “Crank Yankers.” Don's stand-up act brings his everyday take on life with an added dash of sarcasm for good measure.  Don performs at clubs and theatres all over the country and has been the regular opener for Andrew Dice Clay. Don started his career as one of the young and talented comedy minds at MTV helping to launch the careers of comics like Jon Stewart, Kevin James and Tom Green. For more information, visit www.donjamieson.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Children TV Show The Grimps

From Queens, NY in December 2011, Cartoonist and Creator, Richard Sirgiovanni, announces the launch and partnership in search of what he considers to be the next Big Thing in the music business and children’s television! Also a musician, Sirgiovanni decided to create something new by combining his two passions, which was Rock n Roll and cartooning, and created The Grimps! By night they’re 4 cool, charming, irrepressible musicians on the verge of stardom. By day, they’re hairy, scary and tiny. They lived 500 years ago, cursed by the evil Spectar because he was jealous of their music and celebrity.
So he cursed and turned them into ugly little grimps, to be banished from society for eternity. Until 500 years later their friend and wizard, Magic Alex found a temporary spell to change them back to humans, but from only sunset to sunrise. The Grimps in some way is his tribute to his hero’s in music and had fun by writing subtle references to the history of rock n roll in the stories and names given for the characters. To go a step further, Sirgiovanni hopes to have many musical pop icons and contemporary celebrities as voiceovers of the characters for the show. Some that have already shown interest are: Peter Noone, Keith Emerson, Mickey Dolenz, Todd Rudgren, and Eric Burdon. In addition to the show, Sirgiovanni intends on producing original rock n roll music to be presented to the public as The Grimps. Working with Mr. Sirgiovanni on the music is Ron Alexenburg, former President of Epic & CBS Records. He’s responsible for launching acts such as, Michael Jackson, Meatloaf, Boston and The Black Eyed Peas. The Grimps theme song called “We’re The Grimps”, was written and recorded by Ron Dante & Freddie Cannon. For more information and to view the trailer, visit www.thegrimps.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Metal Band Ra

There are not a lot of rock bands in the world like Ra. Musicianship and real vocals mixed with truly commercial songs that somehow manage to remain intense, mysterious, heavy and creative. Self produced and engineered. Self promoted! Self managed! Considered by many to be the most underrated hard rock band still releasing music today. The following is a step by step history of how Ra has both been lucky and through the ringer...Be sure to pick up a copy of their amazing new album 'Critical Mass' due out October 15th! For more information, visit www.ra-band.net

The Kerri Edelman Show present Hard Rock Band Willpowerless

Willpowerless is a four piece hard-rock outfit widely regarded as Philadelphia's most promising act. They’ve been featured on the Warped Tour in 10’ and 12’, shared the stage with In This Moment, Taproot, Tremonti, Everlast, iwrestledabearonce, Boom Boom Satellites, Born of Osiris, The Pink Spiders, Transit, The Frantic, Farewell to Freeway, and many more. The band has extensive touring experience along the East Coast and throughout the Midwest. The single “Only One Person" was placed in the Drama Film “MURDER 101” featuring Tom Sizemore and "American Psycho" was placed in the indie film "MY ELEVENTH" starring Marin Hinkle from Two and a Half Men. For more information, visit www.willpowerless.com

The Kerri Edelman Show present Hard Rock Band Serosia

Few bands of recent memory challenge the listener - while also managing to draw you in with melodic offerings - as much as the fast-rising Serosia, and their new E.P, 'Variables'. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, the band is comprised of Lucas D'Agata - vocals, Derek Troxell - guitars, Joseph Kuban - bass, and Anthony D'Agata - drums. "The best way to describe our sound is emotional and meaningful," explains the group's singer, Lucas. "We are not a love song band, nor do we care about how hard you can party or how many chicks you think you can score. Musically, we are aggressive yet delicate, with a strong sense of detail and vision." And this description is prominently on display throughout such stand out tracks as "Friendly Fire," "The Architect," and "Superposition." Although the band has issued several previous releases ('The Current State of Being,' 'Perspective and Balance,' and 'The Vehicle'), 'Variables' is the group's first proper national release. A striking video for the aforementioned "Superposition" is also turning quite a few heads, as well. As D'Agata points out, "Superposition, by definition, is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that holds that a physical system - such as an electron - exists partly in all its particular, theoretically possible states simultaneously; but, when measured or observed, it gives a result corresponding to only one of the possible configurations. The song itself is a reflection of this principle, in that the observer viewing themselves will only see the self in which he/she chooses.  And the quartet succeeds in translating their far-reaching sound from the studio to the stage. We are intense and REAL. If there was a single word that could describe a Serosia show it would be, "ENERGY." For more information, visit www.serosiaband.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Eve To Adam

NYC’s Eve To Adam step it up with new single “Straitjacket Supermodel” hitting radio now and followed by their much anticipated full- length album, “Locked & Loaded” in early summer 2013 and a national summer tour with Texas Hippie Coalition. The guitar-driven, anthemic rock band, that has never been dictated by fashion, style or fad of the day, has one simple goal: To re-ignite Rock. The band toured extensively last year, hitting the major festivals including Rocklahoma and Rock On The Range, in addition to the Jagermeister Presents Tour with Halestorm and In This Moment, both legs of Creed’s national tour, Hinder, and Saving Abel among others. Eve To Adam also has the dual distinction of being highly skilled road warriors, as they hold their own with arena and stadium sized major label acts including Motley Crue, and Daughtry. For the band’s new project, ETA collaborated with top notch producers, including Eric Bass (Shinedown), who along with producer Elvis Baskette (Incubus, Falling In Reverse, Alter Bridge) cut lead single “Straitjacket Supermodel.” Writer/producer Dave Bassett (Shinedown, Adelitas Way) also logged several collaborations including “Immortal,” “Shut Out The World,” and “Let’s Burn.” The new sound is burning, urgent, with no-holds barred. The band has taken it to an entirely new level and radio and the fans are already responding. The music video for “Straitjacket Supermodel” was shot by noted director Frankie Nasso.  Eve To Adam is Taki Sassaris (lead vocals), Alex Sassaris (drums) and Gaurav Bali (Guitar). Luis Espaillat has stepped in as the touring bassist/backing vocals, replacing Eric Bergmann. Adam Latiff (Puddle of Mudd) is the newest member, replacing Virus (Dope, Device) as touring rhythm guitarist/backing vocals. For more information, visit www.evetoadamn.com

The Kerri Edelman Show present Rock Band Venrez

The raw and rocking sounds of the debut album by Venrez's two full-length albums, 'Sell the Lie' and 'American Illusion,' harkens back to a time before ProTools and 'American Idol.' In other words, both are a glorious return to the sound of a real rock band, all in the studio together, letting it rip in unison. Comprised of singer Ven, guitarists Jason Womack (formerly of Juliette Lewis and the Licks) and Alex Kane (formerly of Life Sex and Death (LSD) and Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg), bassist Michael Bradford, and drummer Ed Davis (formerly of Juliette Lewis and the Licks), the band record their tunes live in the studio – just like in the good old days. 2012 saw the band open US dates for shock rock legend Alice Cooper, and a video was filmed for their debut's standout title track. Coinciding with the release of 'American Illusion' was Venrez's latest video, for "Unforeseen," and tour dates with original Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. For more information, visit www.venreztheband.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Metal Band SOiL

Formed in 1997 Chicago Heavy Rock band SOiL quickly took the scene by storm. After their first independent release, the band was the first rock group signed by the legendary Clive Davis to J Records. The band achieved mainstream success with their major label debut "Scars" in 2001. SOiL is best known for the classic hits "Halo", "Unreal", and "Redefine". The band went through brief line up changes until reuniting with original vocalist Ryan McCombs in October 2011 for a tour commemorating the tenth anniversary of their landmark album "Scars." The band permanently rejoined with McCombs after his departure from Texas act Drowning Pool in late 2011. The line up is currently completed with fellow original members Tim King (Bass) and Adam Zadel (Guitar). The band has sold over one million records worldwide with their album "Scars" hitting Silver in the United Kingdom following the anniversary tour. In February 2013, SOiL began writing new material and entered the studio with producer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Breaking Benjamin) to begin recording their first album since the return of McCombs. SOiL's sixth studio album "WHOLE" will be released worldwide in August 2013 via AFM Records (worldwide) and Pavement Entertainment (North America).  The album also sees the band going 100% independent with the release. The band hails the new album as "An album that could have come directly after the "Scars" album". Some featured songs from "WHOLE" include "The Hate Song",  "Loaded Gun", "Way Gone", and "Shine On" which is dedicated to the SOiL fans for standing by the band throughout the years.  Another track titled "Amalgamation" sees Ryan taking song titles from both the SOiL and Drowning Pool releases he was a part of and weaving them into verses of the song. For more information, visit www.soiltheband.com.