Ripple Music unveils it's first T-shirt - I Like Vinyl

Tell the world how you really feel.  Get the new Ripple Music t-shirt at the Ripple store.  Very limited press, so get em while supplies last.  Ripple Music logo on the back.

TRUCKER DIABLO Build on Epic Year by Winning Slot to Support Foo Fighters at Tennents Vital!

What a year it's been for the rising hard-rock band from Northern Ireland, Trucker Diablo! Hot on the heels of their ground-breaking performance at this years, Hammerfest, making their debut on the hit game ROCK BAND™ for X-box, unleashing a new video for the rocker, "Voodoo" starring the comedic talents of I AM Fighter, and having their hit raucous single "Drink Beer, Destroy" used as the official song for Relentless/Kerrang, Trucker Diablo has just been tapped to play the upcoming Tennents Vital, in support of the Foo Fighters and Black Keys. Taking the stage Tuesday, August 21st, the Big Truck will rip through their hard rocking debut, The Devil Rhythm, in support of the Foo Fighters and the Black Keys. After an exhaustive competition, Trucker Diablo was one of only two local bands asked to share the stage with the international headliners. All reports are that they boys blew the judges away with their high-octane performances of "Drink Beer, Destroy" and "Voodoo." But you don't have to wait until August to see this barn-busting band at a festival. Coming July 21st and 22nd, the Big Truck will also take the stage at the S.O.S. Festival in Radcliffe, Manchester, exposing their blistering hard rock to fans of such bands as the legendary Tygers of Pan Tang and Beholder. Trucker Diablo has been riding an intense wave of popularity since signing to Ripple Music, the California-based hard rock label late last year. The Devil Rhythm has earned widespread accolades, and lead-off single "Drink Beer, Destory" has been getting steady play on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang Radio, and Kerrang TV. The Devil Rhythm has been converting rock fans world-wide, with its cohesive, high energy tracks.   The Devil Rhythm is now available at the Ripple Music Store and world-wide through Clearspot International in Europe, Code 7 Distribution in the UK, and Nail Distribution in North America. And be sure to check out the hilarious, viral hit video for "Voodoo" TRUCKER DIABLO is:   Tom Harte - Guitar, Vocals Simon Haddock - Guitar, Vocals Glenn Harrison - Bass Terry Crawford - Drums RIPPLE MUSIC STORE

MIGHTY HIGH to Premiere Brand New Album on Blog Tour Release Party

It ain’t politically correct and it ain’t safe, but since when was rock and roll about being correct or safe? If snotty rebellion, played gloriously loud, with a big nod towards the 70’s legends of Motorhead, Grand Funk and AC/DC is your thing, then Mighty High may have just released your album of the year.  Their ode to the epic virtue of cheap weed . . . Legalize Tre Bags. Already the critics are raving about this blast of irreverent rock from Brooklyn’s finest regressive rock band.  Ringmaster hailed Legalize Tre Bags as “a raucous feast of punk, weed, and middle finger attitude, most of all it is a deeply satisfying slab of rousing rock n roll.”  The New York Music Daily swears that “if you like New York-centric weed jokes, you will love this album” and Jersey Beat raves that Legalize Tre Bags is “a gloriously loud blast of trashy’n’thrashy bluesy rock’n’roll .” Now it’s time for you to find out what all the fuss is about. Hot on the heels of Ripple Music’s international release of Legalize Tre Bags, Mighty High and Ripple Music offer you the opportunity to hear the whole album, and visit some great rock music sites to boot.  Ripple Music has teamed with the finest leaders in heavy music journalism, The Soda Shop, Heavy Planet, Cosmic Lava, Grip of Delusion Radio, and The Ripple Effect, to bring you Ripple Music’s first ever Blog Tour Album Release Party. Starting over at the Soda Shop on Tuesday, June 26th, you’ll be able to preview the first three songs on the forthcoming Legalize Tre Bags.  Wednesday, the party moves over to Heavy Planet where three more songs will be debuted.  Thursday, the gig is at Cosmic Lava for three more songs before the whole things winds up Friday at The Ripple Effect with the epic finale.  Throughout the week, tune into Grip of Delusion Radio where Mighty High will be in frequent rotation.  A smorgasbord of Mighty High madness. Don’t miss the album that Heavy Metal Time Machine says stirs “together some classic rock riffs, punk rock energy and stoner rock madness to serve up some of the catchiest rock to come down the pike in some time.” Blog Tour Schedule: Tuesday June 26th: Soda Shop (www.thesodashop.us) Wednesday June 27th: Heavy Planet (www.heavyplanet.net) Thursday June 28th: Cosmic Lava (www.cosmiclava.de) Friday June 29th:  The Ripple Effect (www.ripplemusic.blogspot.com) All week, Grip of Delusion Radio (www.gripofdelusion.com) And catch Mighty High performing Legalize Tre Bags live & nasty: Saturday June 30 at The Rock Shop in Brooklyn, NY    www.therockshopny.com RIPPLE MUSIC STORE   www.ripple-music.com

TRUCKER DIABLO, rolls into Tennents Vital!!!!

Here’s the latest news on Trucker Diablo, straight from the Big Truck’s mouth
“We are ecstatic to announce that we have been chosen to play Tennents Vital this year and will be supporting the Foo Fighters.   We would like to thanks our partners and families for all their support and they have been by our side at every twist and turn as it’s been an emotional rollercoaster…. have we got it, haven’t we got it….arrrgghhh.

Sometimes is hard to balance trucker life and family life but we have a fire inside that makes us wanna go all the way and make Trucker a way of life and our families are a part of that too.  From the heart we are so proud of the band and you our supporters.  Time and time again you give us 100% support and are by our side and we are forever in your debt.  We hope if you are going to the festival you can come down and see us, as we would like to dedicate our performance to you and we believe you played a big part in helping us get here.

This is a great day for Trucker and not just Trucker, but Northern Irish rock.  We crossed a boundary in the northern irish scene that isn’t easy to cross and hopefully this brings more focus on the great talent we have in the rock scene.
HORNS UP, KEEP SUPPORTING, BIG TRUCK KEEPS ON ROLLIN’”

RIPPLE MUSIC to Sponsor The 2012 Metroplex Heavy Fest, Featuring Headlining Performances From Wo-Fat and Earthen Grave

Ripple Music and Big Dude Productions are proud to announce that the California-based hard rock record label will be sponsoring the first annual 2012 Metroplex Heavy Fest in Dallas, Tx. on July 27th & 28th, 2012! The festival will be held at The Boiler Room, owned by Steve Benton of Drowning Pool, and will celebrate some of the regions hardest and heaviest acts, including special headlining preformances from Wo-Fat and Earthen Grave (featuring members of doom legends, Trouble). The event will be hosted by Dave Sherman (Spirit Caravan/Earthride/WeedisWeed) and will feature raffles, live recordings of the performances, and special guest appearances. "To be approached by Big Dude Productions to be a part of this event was somewhat surrreal," states John Rancik and Todd Severin of Ripple Music. "We love heavy music. We love supporting heavy music. We love the guys who create the music and have the hard stuff running through their veins. What better way to give back to the scene than get involved and help keep it vibrant and alive?" Big Dude Productions is proud to announce: The 2012 Metroplex Heavy Fest With special MC for both nights Dave Sherman of Spirit Caravan, Earthride and WeedisWeed Held at Steve Benton’s (of Drowning Pool) Boiler Room, in Dallas, TX. Friday July 27th & Saturday July 28th Sponsored By: Ripple Music With Co-Sponsors: Lace Music Products Coffin Cases Fourth Floor Graphics Voodoo Harley Davidson of New Orleans The showcase of talent that ranges from Doom, to Stoner, to Sludge, but is all heavy!!! ·         7 bands on each night! ·         The best of local, regional, national and globally known bands from the area, in one place! ·         $10. cover each night! ·         Raffles held for both nights on killer schwag and gear! ·         Live recording of both nights! ·         Pod-Cast taping for internet radio on both nights! Lineup for both nights: Friday July 27 @ The Boiler Room, Dallas, TX. / First band 7PM - Last band 1AM The Velia Shrine - 7PM Stone Machine Electric - 8PM Big Sandy Gilmer - 9PM Mothership - 10PM Wo Fat (headliner) - 11PM Hawk vs Dove - 12AM Kin of Ettins - 1AM Saturday July 28 @ The Boiler Room, Dallas, TX. / First band 7PM - Last Band 1AM Black on High - 7PM Pothead Goat - 8PM World Beneath World - 9AM Orthodox Fuzz - 10PM Earthen Grave (headliner) - 11PM Burn Down - 12AM FTW - 1AM www.ripple-music.com

STONE AXE Set To Continue The Rock N’ Roll Party With Live Album Release

Port Orchard, WA – Three years, two full length albums, an EP, countless appearances on compilations and 7” projects, deluxe re-issues of out of print albums . . . the only thing missing from the Stone Axe repertoire is a full length live album. Wait no longer! Stone Axe and Ripple Music will be releasing the first full length live album from the Washington based rock n’ roll preservationists on May 8th in North America (May 7th in the UK). Stone Axe: Captured Live! is a fifteen track time capsule from the 2011 edition of the Roadburn Festival held on an annual basis in Holland. This recording, indeed, captured the band in all of their rock n’ roll fury, steamrolling through a raucous set of music that has the crowd cheering, singing, and clapping along. “Captured Live! was recorded during our appearance at the Roadburn Festival, which was also the last night of our 2011 UK/European tour,” explains multi-instrumentalist and band leader, Tony Reed. “We’d been on the road for a long time, we were worn out, and we were playing a million miles an hour – just on the fringe of losing all control. It was an awesome and exhilarating experience and we think this recording captures the emotions of the night, as well as the weeks leading up to it.” Stone Axe: Captured Live! is available through Nail Distribution in North America and Code 7 Distribution throughout the UK. In addition to this release, Stone Axe were recently handpicked by the editors of Metal Hammer to have their song "Old Soul", from Stone Axe II - Deluxe Edition (available now from Ripple Music), included on a special issue covermount CD. This special issue pays homage to Black Sabbath is entitled 'The Sons of Sabbath' and will be available at the end of May! Here’s what the press has to say: "This is one impressive live release. Since I’ve been unable to attend any past Roadburn Festivals, Stone Axe has brought Roadburn to me. Anyone in the same boat as me can certainly appreciate it. This is one of those “must own” albums."  --  The Soda Shop "Stone Axe - Captured Live! Roadburn Festival 2011 has just been released on the Ripple Music label, and it is an amazing slice of in-your-face rock and roll. In fact, if it had been released in 1974 instead of 2012, Stone Axe would be flying from gig to gig in a jumbo jet with their name on the side, and Tony Reed would be a household name and worth a fortune." -- Rock Guitar Daily "Seriously ever track is worth hearing and the band is seriously tight live.For those who are already fans of this band this is a welcome addition to their catalog. For those who have never heard this fantastic act then this would serve as a fine introduction."  --  Heavy Metal Time Machine

MOS GENERATOR 10th Anniversary Re-Issue Test Pressing to be Auctioned Off for Wounded Warrior Project Charity

Continuing with the company tradition of giving back to the community, Ripple Music will auction an extremely Rare Original Test Pressing of the Mos Generator 10th Anniversary vinyl, with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). With the mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs. Offering a variety of programs and services, WWP is equipped to serve warriors with every type of injury – from the physical to the invisible wounds of war. Only 5 of these test pressings exist, and this is the only one made available to the public.  You can jump into the auction, win a cool heavy rock collectible and benefit the guys who throw their lives on the line every day so that we can have the liberties that we do at the same time. To do so, just visit us at the Ripple Music Ebay Store! The auction will start on Monday, April 23rd and end on Monday, April 30th. The Mos Generator test press auction is the latest in a growing line of charity auctions that Ripple Music has created.  Previously, rare JPT Scare Band, Stone Axe, and the Heavy Ripples test pressings were auctioned with proceeds going to Gulf Disaster, Japan Tsunami and the Joplin Tornado disaster relief agencies.  With the sacrifices made by the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, Ripple founders John Rancik and Todd Severin thought the time was right to release another rare test pressing from their vault and raise money for a worthwhile effort. Donations can be made to the charity outside of this auction by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org Press raves about Mos Generator 10th Anniversary Edition: "Frontman/guitarist Tony Reed continued to assert himself as one of the underrated guitar heroes of the past couple of decades." -- New York Music Daily "Reed wears his influences on his sleeve not only in terms of what he plays but in the way he engineers his records – every instrument comes through CRYSTAL clear, there are no fancy studio frills or tricks, or the “wall of guitars” effect that is found on so much music deemed ‘heavy’ of late. To be sure, everyone in this band is playing loud and note-perfect through very cool old gear (the cover gives you a handy rundown of what they use!), but it’s the sheer energy and talent that has gone into writing the music that makes this record heavy."  --  The Sleeping Shaman "Of all the second-wave Sabbath types, these guys were and remain by far the most original, with tricky prog tempos, tunefully sludgy Tony Iommi-style lo-register riffage and a sense of humor to rival their sense of purpose. If metal is your thing and you slept on this stuff when it first came out – and a lot of people did, this was before myspace, let alone youtube – now’s a good time to rediscover them."  --  Lucid Culture