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Artist Review: “Crown The Empire”

Artist Review: “Crown The Empire”

By Matt Weldon on September 16, 2012

There isn’t enough I can say about a band like this one. Just to put it out there, I found these guys through a great drummer, who was found by this band to be their drummer THROUGH YOUTUBE! Crown The Empire can only be described in very few words…great doesn’t even scratch the surface of [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music, Music Reviews | Tagged Crown The Empire, Electronica, hardcore, Johnny Ringo, Limitless, Metal, Voices, Wake Me Up | Leave a response

Archers & Illuminators

Archers & Illuminators

By This Ordinary Guy on May 20, 2012

On this episode, Archers & Illuminators talk about their new song, how they got started with music, and what went down at their band house. Archers & Illuminators Check out Archers & Illiminators on Facebook

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged Archers & Illuminators, Chicago Band, Faith, Metal, Music, rock | Leave a response

Unvisioned (part 2)

Unvisioned (part 2)

By This Ordinary Guy on September 8, 2011

This week we had Unvisioned swing by with their massive amount of alcohol, a stack of their new album, and enough text in questions to shut down AT&T. Take a listen, hear a few new tracks, and let us know what you think in the comments! Unvisioned  

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged Metal, Unvisioned | Leave a response

Artist Review-”Unvisioned”

Artist Review-”Unvisioned”

By Matt Weldon on September 6, 2011

Hey guys! For any of you that have been listening to the TOG podcasts for more than a few months, you probably remember these guys!  Unvisioned!!!  I met these guys the same day that Justin and John did, an awesome group of guys, and ever since I haven’t heard much from their band.  The other [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music, Music Reviews | Tagged Metal, UMF, Unvisioned | 1 Response

Unvisioned

Unvisioned

By This Ordinary Guy on April 18, 2011

Simply put, this episode is one of a kind. The individuals that make up the metal band Unvisioned are loud, in your face, and very heavy drinkers (o and they make some dam good music). Listening to this recording will most likely change your life for the better! Unvisioned

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged chicago, Metal, Unvisioned | Leave a response

“Awakening The Dead” Artist Review

“Awakening The Dead” Artist Review

By John Weldon on March 27, 2011

Band- Awakening The Dead has brought together the perfect collage of musicians to put together a very unique and melodic sound. These 5 guys know the music business and are putting their live’s aside to pursue that perfect look, sound, and to get their name out to every metal fan across the world. My Two [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged ATD, Awakening The Dead, Metal | Leave a response

“I Killed Everyone” Artist Review

“I Killed Everyone” Artist Review

By John Weldon on March 7, 2011

The Band: I Killed Everyone brings pure Death Metal to the table with their melodic, brutal, ear tearing guitar riffs, and glass breaking vocals. Their breakdowns get the fans going nuts, screaming for more. My Two Cents: The music is a little repetitive for me and the songs I listened to sounded very alike, however [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged Death, everyone, I Killed Everyone, Metal, review | Leave a response

New Song Alert: ELI – Wings

New Song Alert: ELI – Wings

By Justin on February 5, 2011

The guys who told you to “hide yo kids, hide yo wife’s, and hide yo husbands” want you to tell everyone about their new song. ELI’s release of Wings was announced early in the week and has been made available on MySpace as well as Facebook. Make sure you give it a listen and let [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music, New Music | Tagged ELI, Metal, wings | Leave a response

Upcoming Tour | I Killed Everyone

Upcoming Tour | I Killed Everyone

By Justin on January 27, 2011

I Killed Everyone of Addison, IL has announced a July 2011 tour with A Night at the Chalet. The tour is scheduled to last 20 days and will cover most of the eastern United States. More information can be found here: Facebook |    MySpace Hear our interview with I Killed Everyone Tour Dates: 7/1 TBA [...]

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged A Night at the Chalet, Death Metal, I Killed Everyone, July, Metal, tour | Leave a response

Ithaca Alert! (new music, upcoming shows)

Ithaca Alert! (new music, upcoming shows)

By John Weldon on January 19, 2011

Chicago Metal band, Ithaca has released new/upcoming show announcements as well as a new demo track. You can hear the new track by visiting the band on either Facebook or MySpace. Ithaca on Facebook | Ithaca on MySpace Upcoming Shows: The Metro – Chicago, IL Sun, Feb 27 12:00 p.m. Bands TBA

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Posted in Blogs, Music | Tagged box socail, chicago, Ithaca, Metal, metro | Leave a response

Awakening The Dead

Awakening The Dead

By This Ordinary Guy on January 17, 2011

This week we had a chance to sit down with Awakening The Dead. If your into metal music then this one is for you! During the interview we talked about their upcoming EP, new merch, new lights, o and (I almost forgot) a new member. http://www.myspace.com/awakeningthedeadband 015 Awakening The Dead

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Posted in This Ordinary Guy, TOGN Archive, TOGN Radio Player | Tagged Awakening The Dead, chicago, Metal | Leave a response

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