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Last night was a rainy one in San Francisco but inside the Regency Ballroom you found a crowd of even more soaked fans. These fans were drenched in sweat as they had spent the night moshing, crowd surfing and just releasing every ounce of energy. Asking Alexandria was just as fierce on the stage, reciprocating with their own adrenaline filled set that left everyone Breathless! What a fantastic night. As you know, Asking Alexandria are one of our favorite bands and when they perform live, it is as you have been shocked by a defibrillator. You receive the right amount of electric dose of energy to bring you back to life.

The 14 song setlist included songs from all their albums and the crowd went wild for each and every song, whether they were singing along to Moving On, fist pounding to Not The American Average, or intensely moshing to The Prophecy or To The Stage.  What I love about this band, is that each and every one of them has insurmountable stage presence that combined delivers a spectacular set.

Check out the photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set:

If the Moving On Tour is coming to a venue remotely near you, do yourself a favor and get to a show!  The Tour features headliners Asking Alexandria with special guests Bless the Fall, Chelsea Grin, Upon a Burning Body and the Family Ruin. Check the dates below:

  • TUE 12/02 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO  MOVED TO EL CORAZON
  • THU 12/04 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
  • FRI 12/05 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
  • SAT 12/06 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Briens
  • SUN 12/07 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick
  • WED 12/10 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
  • THU 12/11 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
  • FRI 12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
  • SAT 12/13 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
  • SUN 12/14 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • TUE 12/16 – Watertown, NY @ Exhibition Hall
  • WED 12/17 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
  • FRI 12/19 – Norfold, VA @ The Norva
  • SAT 12/20 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s

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There are also only two more weeks remaining until the release of The Asking Alexandria LIVE Concert DVD, LIVE FROM BRIXTON AND BEYOND DVD. The 2 disc Live Concert DVD is set to release on December 15th through Sumerian Records. Just in time for you to pick it up for Christmas and make sure to get one for everyone on your list! “At long last, we are FINALLY releasing our first ever DVD,” says guitarist BEN BRUCE. “We have been promising this DVD for a long time now, but trust me when I say it was worth the wait. There is so much unseen footage on this release including our sold-out show at Brixton in London, our reckless Halloween concert in Hollywood, intimate behind the scenes footage, the ‘Through Sin and Self Destruction’ short film and every music video we have ever recorded. It’s been a long time in the making but we hope you enjoy every second of this. Thank you all so much for your love and support over the years and welcome to the family.

Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates.

~ Marisol

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I know what will be on my Christmas List this year! The Asking Alexandria LIVE Concert DVD!  Asking Alexandria have announced that they will be releasing LIVE FROM BRIXTON AND BEYOND DVD. The 2 disc Live Concert DVD is set to release on December 15th through Sumerian Records. Just in time for you to pick it up for Christmas and make sure to get one for everyone on your list! “At long last, we are FINALLY releasing our first ever DVD,” says guitarist BEN BRUCE. “We have been promising this DVD for a long time now, but trust me when I say it was worth the wait. There is so much unseen footage on this release including our sold-out show at Brixton in London, our reckless Halloween concert in Hollywood, intimate behind the scenes footage, the ‘Through Sin and Self Destruction’ short film and every music video we have ever recorded. It’s been a long time in the making but we hope you enjoy every second of this. Thank you all so much for your love and support over the years and welcome to the family.

Check out the awesome tracklistings:

Disc 1 Live From Brixton

Welcome
Closure
A Lesson Never Learned
Breathless
Not the American Average
A Prophecy
If You Can’t Ride Two Horses at Once…You Should Get Out of the Circus
Dedication
Someone, Somewhere
Another Bottle Down
Reckless & Relentless
To the Stage
Dear Insanity
Run Free
Morte et Dabo
Alerion
The Final Episode (Let’s Change the Channel)

+ Backstage and behind the scenes of the sold-out Brixton O2 Academy concert

 

Disc 2 The Wiltern “Reckless Halloween” show

Welcome
Closure
A Lesson Never Learned
Not the American Average
I Was Once, Possibly, Maybe, Perhaps A Cowboy King
Morte et Dabo
Alerion
The Final Episode (Let’s Change the Channel)
+Music Videos
+Through Sin + Self-Destruction Short Film tracklisting:
Not The American Average
Breathless
The Death of Me
Killing You
Moving On
If You Can’t Ride Two Horses At Once…Then You Should Get Out Of The Circus
Run Free
Closure
A Prophecy
The Final Episode (Let’s Change The Channel)

I can’t wait for this DVD! It really has me excited to see them again as they are just about to set out on their Moving On Tour r which is set to start in less than two weeks in Arizona. We are so excited to see them make their return to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on November 30th! The Tour features headliners Asking Alexandria with special guests Bless the Fall, Chelsea Grin, Upon a Burning Body and the Family Ruin

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Check the dates below and make sure to not miss this tour:

FRI 11/28 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
SUN 11/30 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency
MON 12/01 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
TUE 12/02 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
THU 12/04 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
FRI 12/05 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
SAT 12/06 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Briens
SUN 12/07 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick
WED 12/10 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
THU 12/11 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
FRI 12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
SAT 12/13 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
SUN 12/14 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
TUE 12/16 – Watertown, NY @ Exhibition Hall
WED 12/17 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
FRI 12/19 – Norfold, VA @ The Norva
SAT 12/20 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s

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The tour is named after their most recent single, Moving On. The song definitely highlights the versatility of the band as it brings out a stadium style rock ballad to life. It is definitely one of my favorites. Check out the video here:

Asking Alexandria have been out on their UK/European tour and we are excited for their return this month.  Earlier this year, they made a stop at The Senator Theater in Chico for the Break Down the Walls Tour. They were awesome and full of non stop energy. You can check out our full coverage here: Asking Alexandria Chico show.

I will leave you with also the slideshow of bad ass photos from Rockin Ryan of their Chico:

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Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates.

~ Marisol

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Asking Alexandria have had great success with their latest album, From Death To Destiny. Their latest single, Moving On is currently at the No. 15 spot on Rock Radio charts and will soon be creeping into the top ten. You can catch them out on their Moving On Tour which is set to start in just a couple weeks in Arizona. We are so excited to see them make their return to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on November 30th! The Tour features headliners Asking Alexandria with special guests Bless the Fall, Chelsea Grin, Upon a Burning Body and the Family Ruin.  Check the dates below and make sure to not miss this tour:

FRI 11/28 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
SUN 11/30 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency
MON 12/01 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
TUE 12/02 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
THU 12/04 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
FRI 12/05 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
SAT 12/06 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Briens
SUN 12/07 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick
WED 12/10 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
THU 12/11 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
FRI 12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
SAT 12/13 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
SUN 12/14 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
TUE 12/16 – Watertown, NY @ Exhibition Hall
WED 12/17 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
FRI 12/19 – Norfold, VA @ The Norva
SAT 12/20 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s

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The tour is named after their most recent single, Moving On. The song definitely highlights the versatility of the band as it brings out a stadium style rock ballad to life. It is definitely one of my favorites. Check out the video here:

Asking Alexandria have been out on their UK/European tour and we are excited for their return this month.  Earlier this year, they made a stop at The Senator Theater in Chico for the Break Down the Walls Tour. They were awesome and full of non stop energy. You can check out our full coverage here: Asking Alexandria Chico show.

I will leave you with also the slideshow of bad ass photos from Rockin Ryan of their Chico set and stay tuned for more news on Asking Alexandria.

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Still  need more AA fix, how about checking out our playlist of our Asking Alexandria Videos here: Asking Alexandria Playlist RockinRyansGarage.

Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates.

~ Marisol

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Today Asking Alexandria announced dates for their Moving On Tour. We are so excited to see them make their return to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on November 30th! The Tour features headliners Asking Alexandria with special guests Bless the Fall, Chelsea Grin, Upon a Burning Body and the Family Ruin.  Check the dates below and make sure to not miss this tour:

FRI 11/28 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
SUN 11/30 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency
MON 12/01 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
TUE 12/02 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
THU 12/04 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
FRI 12/05 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
SAT 12/06 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Briens
SUN 12/07 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick
WED 12/10 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
THU 12/11 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
FRI 12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
SAT 12/13 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
SUN 12/14 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
TUE 12/16 – Watertown, NY @ Exhibition Hall
WED 12/17 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
FRI 12/19 – Norfold, VA @ The Norva
SAT 12/20 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s

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VIP Presale is available on 9/23 at 10 AM and general public goes on sale 9/26 at 10 AM.  The tour is named after their most recent single, Moving On. The song definitely highlights the versatility of the band as it brings out a stadium style rock ballad to life. It is definitely one of my favorites. Check out the video here:

Asking Alexandria will be on their UK/European tour in October and we will anticipate their return in November. Earlier this year, they made a stop at The Senator Theater in Chico for the Break Down the Walls Tour. They were awesome and full of non stop energy. You can check out our full coverage here: Asking Alexandria Chico show.

If you were hoping for more of their heavy music, check out this tribute video that Rockin Ryan made from footage of their past shows he covered::

I will leave you with also the slideshow of bad ass photos from Rockin Ryan of their Chico set and stay tuned for more news on Asking Alexandria.

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Still  need more AA fix, how about checking out our playlist of our Asking Alexandria Videos here: Asking Alexandria Playlist RockinRyansGarage.

Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates.

~ Marisol

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Today Asking Alexandria released a music video for their song, Moving On. The song definitely highlights the versatility of the band as it brings out a stadium style rock ballad to life. It is definitely one of my favorites. Check out the video here:

Asking Alexandria have been busy touring and were on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival. They will continue to be busy as they will be touring in Europe for most of the fall. We are looking forward to new music and hope they announce another US tour. Earlier this year, they made a stop at The Senator Theater in Chico for the Break Down the Walls Tour. They were awesome and full of non stop energy. You can check out our full coverage here: Asking Alexandria Chico show.

If you were hoping for more of their heavy music, check out this tribute video that Rockin Ryan made from footage of their past shows he covered::

I will leave you with also the slideshow of bad ass photos from Rockin Ryan of their Chico set and stay tuned for more news on Asking Alexandria.

 

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Still  need more AA fix, how about checking out our playlist of our Asking Alexandria Videos here: Asking Alexandria Playlist RockinRyansGarage.

Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

 

 

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Chris Jungles (vocals), Larry Ohh (drums/beats),
Frankie Screamz (vocals), Joe Auger (guitar) & Ryan Grandmaison (bass/vocals)

KBB Records which is the new label founded by Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce and co-manager Kyle Borman. The first band they signed was Scare Don’t Fear, which is a band from Providence, RI-based fusion of hip-hop and metal and they are ready to deliver their fresh new sound.

Scare Don’t Fear are spending their summer performing on the Vans Warped Tour. Their new album titled From the Ground Up is set to release on June 17th and will be the first release for KBB Records. The album was produced by Mike Watts [THE CHARIOT, AS CITIES BURN] at his VuDu Studios in Port Jefferson, NY. Don’t forget to pick up the new album and also stop by and say hi to them at Warped Tour!

You can check out their song City of Skeletons which is off the new album here:

 

The whole band is beyond stoked to finally get our song “City Of Skeletons” released to the world. We feel like it’s one of the best songs we’ve ever written And it gives everyone a real taste of what the new album (From The Ground Up) will be like. Since forming this band 6 years ago we have grown tremendously and we feel that this song shows the progression. We were especially excited when we found out Rage was doing the video. Like us he doesn’t put himself in a box. He has done videos for all kinds of artist and bands so we know together we will make a killer team and really come up with some dope visuals that bring City of Skeletons to life!” comments vocalist Frankie Screamz.

Make sure to visit their social media sites, check them out on this year’s Warped Tour and crank up loud, From The Ground Up!  We will plan on catching them at a couple of the Warped Tour dates and hopefully bring you an interview with this new fast rising band.

~ Marisol

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Twitter for Band Members:

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SCARE DON'T FEAR (L-R):  Chris Jungles (vocals), Larry Ohh (drums/beats), Frankie Screamz (vocals), Joe Auger (guitar) & Ryan Grandmaison (bass/vocals)

SCARE DON’T FEAR (L-R):
Chris Jungles (vocals), Larry Ohh (drums/beats),
Frankie Screamz (vocals), Joe Auger (guitar) & Ryan Grandmaison (bass/vocals)

KBB Records which is the new label founded by Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce and co-manager Kyle Borman. The first band they signed was Scare Don’t Fear, which is a band from Providence, RI-based fusion of hip-hop and metal and they are ready to deliver their fresh new sound.

Scare Don’t Fear will be spending their summer performing on the Vans Warped Tour. This year’s lineup promises to deliver high energy sets with EVERY TIME I DIE, FALLING IN REVERSE, LESS THAN JAKE, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE SUMMER SET and more.  Scare Don’t Fear currently has available the pre-order and merch bundles ready for you to check out.  Head over to http://merchnow.com/catalogs/kbb-records and get your pre-order in. The new album titled From the Ground Up which will be the first release for KBB Records. The album is being produced by Mike Watts [THE CHARIOT, AS CITIES BURN] at his VuDu Studios in Port Jefferson, NY.

You can check out their song City of Skeletons which is off the new album here:

 

The whole band is beyond stoked to finally get our song “City Of Skeletons” released to the world. We feel like it’s one of the best songs we’ve ever written And it gives everyone a real taste of what the new album (From The Ground Up) will be like. Since forming this band 6 years ago we have grown tremendously and we feel that this song shows the progression. We were especially excited when we found out Rage was doing the video. Like us he doesn’t put himself in a box. He has done videos for all kinds of artist and bands so we know together we will make a killer team and really come up with some dope visuals that bring City of Skeletons to life!” comments vocalist Frankie Screamz.

We will keep you updated on more news from KBB Records as well as news for Scare Don’t Fear. For now, check out Scare Don’t Fear on the Warped Tour this summer. We will plan on catching them at a couple of the Warped Tour dates and hopefully bring you an interview with this new fast rising band.

~ Marisol

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A Hero To Fall

KBB Records, the new label by Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce and Kyle Borman have announced their Battle of Bands finalists. Ben & Kyle received hundreds of submissions and handpicked 25 artists. You can now take a look at the list and vote to chose the 10 bands that will make it on the KBB Records Digital Summer Sampler! One Band will be win a record deal with KBB Records.

What has us really excited here at Music Junkie Press is that one of the bands on the list is our very own local band, A Hero To Fall. They are a post hardcore/ progressive rock band which is comprised of some very hard working members. These guys have the music, the passion and the drive to succeed in the tough music industry.  Check out their song, Disappear here:

 

We had the chance for a brief interview with A Hero To Fall and are pleased to bring you that here:

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Music Junkie Press:  Congratulations on making it to the top 25 Finalists for the KBB Records Battle of the Bands! How was it when you learned you made it to the 25 finalists category?

A Hero To Fall:  We were shocked and excited when we learned that we made he top 25. I clicked on a link to see if our band had made it, and sure enough, our band picture was posted with a button to vote underneath it. There were hundreds of submissions, so it felt amazing to know that we made the cut.

Music Junkie Press:   Tell us about A Hero To Fall and what this record deal would mean for you?

A Hero To Fall:  We have always had a hard time describing our genre and sound because it tends to be more dynamic, but we usually tell people that we are an Alternative/Post-Punk band. This Record deal would be truly amazing, but even if we don’t win, we will still pursue a career in music! We have always sought to make the best music we possibly can and making a living by doing what we love is what we strive for.

Music Junkie Press:  How did you guys form your band?

A Hero To Fall:  Well, we are based out of Santa Rosa, California and we have been together for roughly two years.  Andrew and I (Michael) have been playing guitar together since 8th grade. We actually found our drummer John on craigslist and we totally lucked out because he is an amazing drummer. Finding a bassist was an incredibly long and drawn out process. I can’t even remember how many bassists we went through before finding Maurice ( also on Craigslist), but we are glad we did because he is a great guy and awesome bassist.   We make it a priority to incorporate elements from all of our favorite genres when creating music, that way everyone gets a say and we can create something truly unique. This band is really a group effort and we work together on just about everything.

Music Junkie Press:   Do you have any upcoming shows you would like to share with our audience?

A Hero To Fall:  Yes!!! On May 31st we will be playing with our buddies in Awoken Shadows, and their friends in Cherri Bomb at the Assembly in Sacramento. We will also be playing the following day, June 1st, at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco with the same lineup.

Music Junkie Press:  If you could create your dream lineup, what three bands would you have on the bill with A Hero To Fall?

A Hero To Fall: Ooh that is a tough one! Well I would probably have to just name the members’ favorite bands, so probably Rise Against, Stick To Your Guns, and Bring me The Horizon.

Music Junkie Press: Lastly, is there something you would like to share with our audience?

A Hero To Fall: We would like to say thanks for supporting our music and music in general! Also, thanks to our buddies in Awoken Shadows, they are rad and have helped us out a lot, so check them out! Also, we just finished a full length music video and will be announcing a tour soon, so keep an eye out for that!

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So now that you got to know a bit more about A Hero To Fall, make sure to head over to KBB Records and cast your vote! Voting ends May 26th and you can only vote once! VOTE HERE:

http://kbbrecords.com/battle-of-the-bands#

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So get your vote in and make sure to check out all the new bands! We will bring you an update as well as show coverage from A Hero To Fall‘s upcoming shows.

~ Marisol

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Band Members:

  • Andrew Gonzales – Guitar/ Vocals
  • John Benitez – Drums
  • Michael Guerrero – Guitar/ Vocals
  • Maurice Fitzpatrick – Bass

 

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KBB Records, the new label by Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce and Kyle Borman have been quite busy. In addition to their first band signed, Scare Don’t Fear releasing their first single, City of Skeletons and signing UK bad ass band, The Family Ruin to KBB Records, they have announced their Battle of Bands finalists.

Ben & Kyle received hundreds of submissions and handpicked 25 artists. You can now take a look at the list and vote to chose the 10 bands that will make it on the KBB Records Digital Summer Sampler! One Band will be win a record deal with KBB Records.  Voting ends May 26th and you can only vote once! Check out the list and VOTE HERE:

http://kbbrecords.com/battle-of-the-bands#

We at Music Junkie Press are very excited with the many great bands that have been selected and will be featuring many of the bands here on our site as well.  In addition, we have to give a personal shoutout to Santa Rosa band, A Hero To Fall for making it on the list! I hope you check them out as well as all the great new bands.

So get your vote in and make sure to check out all the new bands!

~ Marisol

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Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce has been quite busy with touring as well as running KBB Records with Kyle Borman. Yesterday they had announced the pre-order for their first signed band, Scare Don’t Fear was up and ready to order! Today they are announcing the signing of the UK bad ass band, The Family Ruin to KBB Records.

The Family Ruin have a very fresh new sound complete with hard and heavy riffs blended with infectious harmonies, where they blend their metal and alternative influences with melodic hard rock. There is something for everyone in their sound. Think about a mix of Avenged Sevenfold with Escape the Fate. To take a listen, check out their first track, Let It Burn which is set to be featured on their upcoming album and you can take a listen at www.altpress.com.

Ben Bruce says of the band, I have known the lads in THE FAMILY RUIN for a number of years now and rarely have I seen a band work as hard as these guys. They deserve to be heard around the world, and they deserve to be known – not only are they incredibly talented musicians able to write some of the coolest rock tunes I’ve heard in a while, but they are all genuine blokes with a real love and passion for music. I couldn’t be more excited about working with them.”  KBB Records co-founder, Kyle Borman adds, I have known the lads in THE FAMILY RUIN for a number of years now and rarely have I seen a band work as hard as these guys,” says KBB RECORDS co-founder Ben Bruce. “They deserve to be heard around the world, and they deserve to be known – not only are they incredibly talented musicians able to write some of the coolest rock tunes I’ve heard in a while, but they are all genuine blokes with a real love and passion for music. I couldn’t be more excited about working with them.”

Their new album is set to release later this year on KBB Records and we are all looking forward to the new music! The band says about their label, “We’re really hyped to have joined KBB Records. We know this label has been put together by some of the hardest working dudes in the field – Ben and Kyle have endless experience in all aspects of the industry and their vision is inspirational. We’re currently in the studio finishing up our debut album for release later this year, and it is sounding sick. We can’t wait to get out on the road and have everyone check it out. Keep your ears to the ground, big things are coming!”

 

Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest The Family Ruin news.

~ Marisol

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Band Members: 

  • Johnny Mennell [Vocals]
  • Craig Robinson [Guitar & Vocals]
  • James Langley [Guitar]
  • Josh Adamson [Bass]
  • Dom White [Drums]