Official Powderburn News

Artwork Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:57:00 +0000

SHOW US YOUR ART!

The winner will receive:
-Credit on the cd and website-
-3 official Powderburn CD/DVD releases-
-3 different Powderburn tshirts-
-Jagermeister swag (tshirts, hats, cds, wristbands, etc)-*
-Free admission to CD Release Party-
-3 cases of Budweiser-*
And a Coffin Case to put it all in!

*Must be 21 for these items

Send some examples of your previous work to:

info at powderburn.net

Subject "Artwork contest"

New youtube videos

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:33:00 +0000

The band has recently posted two new videos to their youtube page. (To view the high quality versions go to www.youtube.com/powderburn instead of viewing the videos below)

The first video is a short one entitled "Wheelchair crowd surf" which is quite possibly one of the coolest things witnessed at Powderburn show, or any show for that matter.

The second video is entitled "Powderburn, Jager, Fireworks, Girls = Mayhem" and features random footage that the band caught on tape over the last couple months. (It also features some music from the upcoming cd!)

POWDERBURN SET FOR JAGERMEISTER MAYHEM FESTIVAL

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:55:00 +0000

POWDERBURN SET FOR JAGERMEISTER MAYHEM FESTIVAL

Austin, TX (July 11, 2008) –
Austin-based hard rock/metal artist Powderburn
will be joining the Jagermeister Mayhem Festival lineup for the San Antonio show coming up later this month. Headlining this much anticipated festival include multi-platinum rock/metal acts Slipknot and Disturbed. Additionally, the main stage features Dragonforce, and
Mastodon. The festival hits San Antonio on July 26th at Verizon Wirless Amphitheater.

This first annual festival will also have the Jagermeister Second Stage with Machine Head, Airborne, Five Finger Death Punch and Walls of Jericho. Housed in a 44-foot trailer that opens into a fully self-contained stage measuring 34 feet wide, 16 feet deep and 20 feet high, the
Jagermeister Mobile Stage showcases the latest audio innovations from Peavey Electronics. This will also bePowderburn's debut show on the Jagermeister stage.

"Leave it to the geniuses at Jagermeister to put together a lineup like this. This is probably the strongest collection of amazing metal and hard rock bands I've ever seen", adds drummer Patrick Swift. "It's a total honor to be part of this event and I'll be front and center when
Slipknot and Disturbed hit the stage, not to mention Dragonforce!"

For more information, please visit Powderburns's website at www.powderburn.net, as well
as www.jagermusic.com and www.mayhemfest.com.

Powderburn invited to play Alamo Drafthouse after party in Austin

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:56:00 +0000

The MONSTER ROCK Sing-Along
(Article from: www.originalalamo.com)

Rated Unknown
Location: Alamo Downtown

This show is a part of the Sing-Along Extravaganzas Signature Series, Click to See More

We've celebrated hair metal before, in our annual LOVE BITES Power Ballad Sing-
Alongs, but sometimes you want to do more than slow dance. Sometimes, you want
to ROCK. And this summer, that's exactly what we're fucking gonna do. We're not
gonna take it anymore, because god gave rock and roll to us and now we're going
to shake you all night long. So yeah, we've got the big hair and bigger make up
of Twisted Sister and KISS. We've got the spandex of Van Halen and Poison. And
we'll bring back more favorites from the Love Bites show, too, because "November
Rain" isn't the only song by Guns 'N Roses. Oh, and AC/DC. Lots and lots of
AC/DC. Plus, even though we've already used this gimmick for the BILL & TED
QUOTE-ALONG, we'll be giving everyone their very own inflatable guitar when they
sit down, just so we can all have something to smash against the stage when
we're too overcome by the power of our own mystical rocking.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. This Thursday, June 19, the rocking will continue with a
free show at the Beast House, just two blocks down 6th Street from the Ritz,
with the official Monster Rock After Party, featuring DJ Jefe spinning rock and
metal, and live rock with Thunderose and Powderburn.

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only
with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

Screenings (click on a show time to buy tickets):

Thursday, June 19, 2008
- 9:20p

Powderburn fans: You may purchase tickets to the event using the link above. If you'd like to attend the after party or if the tickets above are sold out, send an email to info AT powderburn DOT net

POWDERBURN TO PLAY MULTIPLE SHOWS ON JAGERMEISTER TOUR

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:41:00 +0000

(May 27th, 2008 - Austin, TX) The month of May typically means one thing to Austin, Texas-based metal band POWDERBURN - the time has come once again for the spring edition of the JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR. The band is fortunate to have a sponsorship from the hallowed beverage of choice for metalheads everywhere, and JAGER is bringing the metal to Texas yet again.

POWDERBURN is pleased to announce that the band has two dates on this year's JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR - May 28th and 29th with HATEBREED and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. The 28th show will also feature fellow east coast natives, TYPE O NEGATIVE.

"Needless to say, this may be one of my favorite Jager tours yet!", says drummer Patrick Swift, "HATEBREED are legends of the scene and I've been a fan of TYPE O NEGATIVE since I first picked up drumsticks . . . this one's gonna be trouble!"

"It's always fun to play on a tour that features diverse bands. I've seen Hatebreed and Type O countless times and they both put on great, yet, vastly different shows. I think Powderburn will fit quite nicely, in our own way, among these bands" added singer/guitarist Ken Lockman.

May 28th, the band joins the JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR in San Antonio at Sunset Station, and then makes the journey to El Paso for the show on the 29th at Club 101. POWDERBURN leaves the tour at that point, but will be swinging through Lubbock to play a headlining show on the way home, to be held at the Lone Star Events Center on May 30th.

For more info on the tour itself, go to www.jagermeistermusictour.com.
For more information about POWDERBURN, go to
www.powderburn.net or www.myspace.com/powderburn

Powderburn to play KLBJ’s (93.7) Local Licks Live

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:08:00 +0000

Powderburn to play KLBJ’s (93.7) Local Licks Live
Story from KLBJFM.COM

IT’S BACK! LOCAL LICKS LIVE with LORIS LOWE! This legendary event returns Tuesday nights at Austin’s Newest Live Music venue...The ROCK CITY ICE HOUSE. This renowned series will highlight the best of local Austin rock music.

On Tuesday, March 25th, at 10 p.m. we’ll be featuring Powderburn!

At Lincoln Village, I-35 and 290
Get there early to see an acoustic set from Darrin Kobetich at 8:00

It’s FREE + all ages welcome!

Can’t make it out? Listen to 93.7 KLBJ FM starting at 10pm and we’ll broadcast the full performance LIVE on the air.

For more than 13 years, 93.7 KLBJ’s Tuesday night Local Licks feature has highlighted local Austin music. KLBJ’s heritage rests in the local Austin Music scene and for that reason, local music has always been an integral part of KLBJ.

Local Licks Live is brought to you by Rock City Ice House, Austin School of Music and 93.7 KLBJ.....THE ROCK OF AUSTIN!

POWDERBURN TO HEADLINE MULTIPLE SHOWS AT TEXAS ROCKFEST

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:03:00 +0000

POWDERBURN TO HEADLINE MULTIPLE SHOWS AT TEXAS ROCKFEST

(March 11th, 2008 - Austin, TX)

The month of March brings a great deal of attention to the city of Austin, due to a legendary music festival called South by Southwest (SXSW). However also during this week another festival has been taking place for years as well. The Heart of Texas Rock Fest has been home to Austin-based metal band POWDERBURN for five years running, and this year is no exception!

As has become tradition, POWDERBURN will be headlining the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Metal night at Spill Bar on Wednesday the 12th at 1am. "This night is always a showcase for some of the finest the metal scene of Austin has to offer", says drummer Patrick Swift, "and we're proud to be associated with a night dedicated to the legend of our scene - so come on down and getcha pull!"

The band will be taking in the sights and sounds of the festival during the rest of the week, and return to the stage to headline not one more show, but both Friday and Saturday night. In addition Powderburn will also be playing the outdoor "Guitar Hero" stage on Thursday at 3:30pm. Friday's show marks POWDERBURN's return to their new home venue, the Rock City Icehouse in the Lincoln Village, and Saturday night brings the band to Merkaba, in Pflugerville, to close out another great night of music.

Singer/guitarist Ken Lockman said: "We love Texas Rockfest because every year they invite tons of unsigned rock and metal bands from all over the country and fans can see them all for free! No wristband, no cover charge.....just free."

For more info on the festival, as well as the complete schedule featuring over 150 band, check out the official website at:

www.texasrockfest.com

Big hometown show annoucement

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:51:00 +0000

Powderburn's first official hometown show of 2008 will take place on Saturday, February 23rd at Rock City Icehouse in Austin, TX. This show will be the first to display the amazing talents of the new lead guitar player, Eric Smith. The band will also debut some brand new songs and will have a new tshirt design or two for sale to celebrate this event. Tickets for this all ages event are available online for $8 and $10 at the door day of show. Powderburn will be joined by fellow Austin heavyweights, Bangladesh, with more bands to be announced soon!

What/Where is Rock City Icehouse? Rock City Icehouse is a brand new rock club that opened at the beginning of February and has the potential to make a lasting impression on the Music Capitol of the world.

Singer Ken Lockman stated, "The second I walked into this club I felt at home. The place is laid out great, the stage is huge, the sound is perfect, there's plenty of free parking and wait until you see the barstools! I'm very excited about the 23rd. We're planning to put on one hell of a show. Rock City Icehouse could very well be the new Backroom". The Backroom was a legendary rock club in Austin for over 30 years that Powderburn performed at regularly and sadly closed it's doors in 2006.

Rock City Icehouse is convientely located by the Highland Mall in Lincoln Center. (On the access road of IH-35) For the exact address visit them online at:: www.myspace.com/rockcityicehouse or http://www.rockcityicehouse.com/

View the flyer:

POWDERBURN RELEASES A NEW SONG FOR FREE!

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:07:00 +0000

POWDERBURN RELEASES A NEW SONG FOR FREE

(January 7, 2008 - Austin, TX)

Riding on the heels of the announcement of a new lead guitarist, which opens a new chapter for Texas-based metal band POWDERBURN, comes another that symbolizes the end of an era.

Previous to his departure, former lead guitarist Josh Klayman participated in a writing and recording session with noted local producer Paul Soroski which concluded with four songs recorded at Walrus Studios. As POWDERBURN is on a short hiatus from shows to get Eric Smith ready for the road, the band has decided to release one of the previously-recorded tracks for free. The track is called "One by One".

Vocalist/Guitarist Ken Lockman stated "One by One has a slightly different vibe to it then some of our previous songs. It's still very much Powderburn but we added a little punk rock spice. One thing i can say for sure is that i that i won't be singing this song when i'm 60 years old...not without some serious oxygen tanks."

The song contains Josh's original guitar parts intact as a farewell to a friend, and as a bonus to the fans that have to wait a little longer for POWDERBURN to play in 2008.

The mp3 can be downloaded for free at:
www.reverbnation.com/powderburn

POWDERBURN ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:30:00 +0000

POWDERBURN ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST
(January 2nd, 2008 Austin, Texas)

After several months of reviewing candidates and weighing options, Powderburn is pleased to announce that the search for a new lead guitarist has ended. The band wishes to welcome Eric Smith, a Houston native formerly of Swinging Teresa, Pinhed, and Epic, to the fold and hopes that all our fans and friends will join us in doing the same.

Eric brings a new style and energy to the band, and serious soloist chops as well, and is looking forward to display them at the soon-to-be announced Powderburn comeback show in Austin. When asked to comment, he simply said "Live fast, play loud, and fuckin' SLAYER!". Grammatically challenged as he may be, rest assured the man can seriously rock a guitar.

Powderburn will be taking an undisclosed period of time off from touring and recording to acclimate Eric to the band, and write a series of new songs for an upcoming full-length release. "The writing sessions have already begun", says drummer Patrick Swift, " and I cannot believe how ridiculously well the new songs are coming out. We're getting heavier and faster - we just needed some new blood to get things heavy again!"

Be sure to check back to www.powderburn.net often for the announcement of the band's comeback show, and for everything you ever wanted to know about Eric. A bio page and a link to his MySpace will be added to the site in due course. The band will also soon be releasing a new song in an internet-only form from the last recording sessions with Josh Klayman. As soon as the technical end is sorted out, Powderburn will be announcing the release of "One By One" on the website. Stay tuned. . . .

www.powderburn.net
www.myspace.com/powderburn

Attention World: Powderburn needs your help

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:22:00 +0000

In order for Powderburn to advance to Round 6 of the Bodog Million Dollar Record Contract Contest, we need everyone to vote. You can vote once per day for one week so let's get nuts and show em that Powderburn fans mean business! Only the band with the most votes will win.

To vote go to: http://battle.bodoglife.net/shows/detail.php?id=148

(Votes are accepted once a day from 12/13-12/21)

Powderburn advances to Round 5 of Bodog Battle

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:03:00 +0000

Powderburn is currently involved in competition for a 1 million dollar recording contract hosted by Bodog Music.

The band has advanced to Stage 5 which is happening on 12/12/07. So once again we need your support. How do you help? Purchase a ticket from Powderburn. The bands who sell the most tickets will most likely move to the next stage. Even if you're not sure if you can make it, the band will still get credit whether you show up or not. Tickets will be available at the 12/5 show and online.

To purchase tickets go to: www.powderburn.net/2007_12_12.htm

In addition this will be the last Powderburn show of 2007. Come on out, show your support, and see a surprise peek at what's to come in 2008. Just remember, if you going to come, please purchase a ticket from the band rather than at the door.

Wednesday, December 12th
Spiros 611 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-4272

Doors at 7pm

All Ages Welcome!

For more info on the contest check out: http://www.bodogbattle.com/howtobattle

Regarding the lineup change. . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:16:00 +0000

Hey fans and friends,

I just wanted to clarify a few points with the last blog that maybe got left out. . . . writing that press release was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, so let me take some time and reinforce Powderburn's position in all this.

Firstly, Josh is and will still be one of our very good friends - this is all amicable and we truly do respect his decision. I know every band that hates each other always says "it's mutual and we all still love each other, blah blah blah". Powderburn is like a big Mafia family - once you're in, you're in. Don't be surprised if you see Josh behind the soundboard or jamming a song onstage once in awhile, just like Joel Reyes (we can't get rid of him either, he's like herpes, but herpes that can play drums well, heh). But seriously, the Homegrown show is an ending of sorts, but don't be too sad for Josh. He's got a whole different career that he is VERY good at to look forward to, and he'll still be around, begging you to buy his poor ass a crown and coke.

Secondly, and very importantly - let me assure you of this in a large font so you know I'm serious - POWDERBURN IS NOT BREAKING UP! We have had some advance notice of Josh's wishes for some time, and we've been going through the process of auditioning guitarists not only to find someone who can play well, but will fit right into this crazy family we have going on. We will have some news on that front in the very near future, so keep checking back.

We thank everyone who commented and wished Josh well. I know it means a lot to him, and it definitely means a lot to us that so many of you care. So, rock on, we'll see you on the 5th, and we will have a lot to celebrate about in '08! Later!

- Patrick

POWDERBURN PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:19:00 +0000

POWDERBURN PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
(December 3rd, 2007)

It is with a heavy heart that Powderburn makes the following announcement - lead guitarist Josh Klayman is parting ways with the band. The following is a personal note from Josh to the fans that have supported the band that he helped create many years ago:

Hey everyone, I just wanna let you all know that the 5^th of December will be my final show with Powderburn at the Red Eyed Fly. It's been almost 9 years since I started this thing and its been awesome. However, I fit into this industry on the production side of things as well as the performance side and I'd like to give some other avenues a try that I don't have time to do while in Powderburn. I will still be playing live with most likely a couple bands so I'll keep everyone posted on where to catch me live in 2008! I really wanna thank everyone who ever came and saw us, bought me a beer, sang a song with me onstage, bought a cd or shirt, and basically everyone who helped us in any way.

See you on the 5^th!!!

Josh

The remaining members of Powderburn, Greg Enkler, Ken Lockman, and Patrick Swift stated the following. "Learning that Josh wanted to leave was a hard thing to understand but over the last few months we've spent numerous hours talking about this and while it's still extremely sad to see him go, we all believe it's for the best thing for everyone. One thing all 4 of us have always agreed on is that things happen for a reason and we believe this change is no exception. It goes without saying though that whoever replaces him with have some big shoes to fill, both musically and personally."

As Josh stated the final Powderburn show with him in the lead guitar role will be the 101X Homegrown show at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin, Texas, on December 5th. The band will play at 11:30 and it's $5 to get in. We strongly urge anyone who has followed this band for any length of time to come out and support Josh in his last moments with the band, and his first moments on his new path.

Powderburn will soon release more information on its lineup change at:
http://www.powderburn.net

NOTE:

Due to the lineup change Powderburn will be unable to perform on 12/7 in Houston and 12/8 in Brownsville.
The band however will be playing on 12/12 in Austin in Round 5 of the Bodog Battle.

Jagermeister needs your help!!

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:38:00 +0000

Jagermeister needs your help!!

The Jagermeister Mobile Stage has been nominated for the first ever Billboard Magazine Concert Marketing and Promotion Award. If you are a fan of rock and metal, you probably know that the Jagermeister stage toured with Ozzfest this past year. Plus, Jagermeister sponsors a lot of cool rock and metal bands from all over the US.

Please take a quick moment and click on the link below and vote for the JAGERMEISTER mobile stage. You can vote as many times as you like, and NO registration of any kind is necessary. So please vote now and often, and help support a brand that is fully supportive of all the music that we all love.

Here is the website to go to:
http://www.billboard.com/touringpoll

Let's help the good folks at JAGERMEISTER win this award!! Thanks for your help!!!

NEW VIDEO and SONG

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:29:00 +0000

POWDERBURN RELEASES NEW VIDEO

Powderburn releases concept video for Perfect Line

Perfect Line
WMP High | Youtube

(September 25, 2007) - It has been eight months since Texas metal band Powderburn released their benchmark CD/DVD Echoed In Red. The title track and Here and After have made their presence known on the band's website, along with social networking sites like MySpace, Fuzz, and Virb.

Now, the band has just released its first foray into the concept video. In conjunction with the innovative Austin production company Mercenary Mediums, the video for Perfect Line is now available on the band's website, in the download section, and a lower quality version on is available on YouTube.com. The song itself is now also available to hear on the band's myspace page.

"The video for this song is deliberately weird and obtuse", says drummer Patrick Swift, "We wanted a very open-ended idea because we always prefer someone to get their own ideas from what we create. It makes it belong to everyone that way, as opposed to just our own egos".

The video release precludes a much-anticipated trip to the Big Apple - New York City. The band is performing a showcase at Crash Mansion, a club in the infamous Greenwich Village. The show is all ages and the band performs at 10pm.

For more information on the show or the latest news, go to: www.powderburn.net
www.myspace.com/powderburn

Powderburn to play in NYC on 9/27/07

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:57:00 +0000

It's official! The band based in Texas, yet composed mainly of members from NY/NJ, are finally returning home to play a show @ Crash Mansion on Thursday, September 27th.

As most of you know we've been playing in the south, mainly in TX, for many years now so needless to say we're excited to show NY what we've been crafting all this time....not to mention we're going to consume an illegal amount of pizza.

We fully expect all of our friends, fans, family, baby mommas, homeless people we've given money to, and acquaintances, to be in attendance or we reserve the right to no longer count you as friends, fans, family or homeless. :) We know that not all of you live near the city. But seriously, do whatever you need to do to get there. We've been working like crazy and this show is very important to us on many many levels....take my word for it. So call out sick, skip school, find babysitters (although the show is all ages :), car pool, run a lemonade stand to raise money, and enjoy a nice trip to the city with friends in the fall of 2007 to drink free liquor and witness a band that's 10x better live than on CD. Did I mention we're traveling 28 hours to get there?!

Here's all the details!

Show Time: Thursday September 27, 2007 - 8:00 PM
Venue Name: Crash Mansion
Address: 199 Bowery
City: New York
State: New York
Country: US
Zip Code: 10002
Cost: $10 over 21 $15 under 21

Description:
Free whiskey from 8pm-9pm

Powderburn hits the stage at 10pm

All Ages Welcome!
$10 over 21
$15 under 21

Crash Mansion
199 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
(212) 982-7767
http://www.crashmansion.com/

Powderburn to play ME Television's Pajama Party

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:03:00 +0000

Powderburn to play ME Television's Pajama Party

(August 27th, 2007) - The Austin, Texas-based band Powderburn are veterans of every kind of show there is, and now they can add a fashion show to the list. The band is honored to announce that they have been personally invited by the Austin-based music network ME Television to be one of three bands involved in the First Annual "Back to School" Pajama Party and Fashion Show, scheduled for September 9th, 2007.

Check out the commercial!

Emmy Robbin and JJ Castillo, the on-air personalities who host ME's "Red River Rocks" show, have been tapped to host this inaugural event that includes a fashion show from Upstairs/Downstairs and makeup from Ultimate Face Cosmetics, and the pajama party itself, sponsored by Budweiser, food from local businesses, and live music from Clap! Clap!, The Dirty Hearts, and Powderburn. All band performances will be filmed and aired as episodes of ME Live on October 9th and 10th on ME Television.

The event is by invitation-only, but ME Television is providing the opportunity to attend this event (and possibly see Powderburn perform in zip-up, footie pajamas) to people 21 and up.

For your chance to see the taping, go to: www.metelevision.com/pjparty/index.php

For more information on ME Television, go to: http://www.metelevison.com/
For more information about Powderburn, go to http://www.powderburn.net/

New Tshirts now available online

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:27:00 +0000

New Tshirts now available online
The shirts below are now available for purchase online! Some of these designs were previously only available at shows. To purchase, or to check size availability, click here or the 'store' link at the bottom of this webpage.

To purchase, or to check size availability, click here or the 'store' link at the bottom of this webpage.

Powderburn to play with HELLYEAH and SOIL

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 08 May 2007 06:34:00 +0000

Powderburn to play with HELLYEAH and SOIL

(May 23rd, 2007) - HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE will launch the "Fire It Up" tour on May 20 in Baltimore before heading over to Australia and making its way to England for an appearance at this year's Download festival.

Joining HELLYEAH in Corpus Christi, TX on June 5th will be SOIL and Jagermeister sponsored band POWDERBURN . "Hellyeah is a metal supergroup and we're honored to be playing with them! Not to mention the first real concert I ever attended was a Pantera concert so needless to say it's a great feeling to be on the same stage as Vinnie Paul."

Tickets are available at:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/98719/

For more info on Powderburn check out:
www.powderburn.net

For more info on Jagermeister check out:
www.jagermusic.com

POWDERBURN JOINS JAGERMEISTER SPRING TOUR FEATURING STONE SOUR

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:29:00 +0000

POWDERBURN JOINS JAGERMEISTER SPRING TOUR FEATURING STONE SOUR

Austin, Texas (April 16, 2007) - Metal/hard rock artist Powderburn is pleased to announce that they are joining the Spring Edition of the Jagermeister Music Tour, featuring platinum-selling artist Stone Sour. The shows are Tuesday, April 17, at the Palladium in Dallas, and Wednesday, April 18th, at Sunset Station in San Antonio.

Also sharing the stage will be metal artists Lacuna Coil and Shadow’s Fall, who will be trading slots throughout the length of the tour. Drummer Patrick Swift says, "Lacuna Coil is one of my favorite bands ever, and on the American end of things, it doesn't get much better than Stone Sour or Shadows Fall....especially for the type of music we play." Powderburn will be opening the show each of the two dates in Texas around 7pm so fans are encouraged to get there early.

Powderburn will continue its own run of dates across Texas to Rock City, Houston, and McAllen after their stint on the Jagermeister Music Tour. The band has been touring regionally in support of their latest release, "Echoed in Red", a six-track EP/DVD.

For more info on the Jagermeister shows check out:
www.jagermeistermusictour.com

For more info on Powderburn check out:
www.powderburn.net or www.myspace.com/powderburn

Powderburn wins "Best Metal Band" for the 4th time

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:13:00 +0000

Powderburn Wins 4th Austin Music Award
Photo by: Tobias Robertson

Austin, Texas (March 18th, 2007) - Hard rock artist POWDERBURN is pleased to announce that the band has won Best Metal Band in their native Austin's annual Music Awards event for the fourth time.

The Austin Music Awards are held every year on March 15th, to coincide with the start of the world-famous South By Southwest Festival, a four-day event that brings bands, industry people, filmmakers, and thousands of fans from all corners of the world into Austin to celebrate music, art, and films of every genre.

With so much focus on out-of-town bands during South By Southwest, the Austin Music Awards are Austin's way of putting the spotlight on native bands, and POWDERBURN was in the spotlight again, accepting the first award of the night for Best Metal Band. "The award is given out solely based on fan voting through the Austin Chronicle," says drummer Patrick Swift, "which makes it that much better to have won four times now. We love our fans, and they support us right back. It's just amazing."

POWDERBURN accepted their award and had to immediately leave the festivites to make it to their show at the Heart of Texas Quadrupule Bypass stage at Spill Bar.

Video of POWDERBURN accepting their award and briefly hanging out in the backstage area is available at YouTube.com, following this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfSPUTrt7a8

Fresh off the Austin Music Award win and the completion of South By Southwest, POWDERBURN is rehearsing for their inclusion in the Jagermeister Spring Tour with Stone Sour, Lacuna Coil, and Shadows Fall.

To view the winners in all categories check out the Austin Chronicle at:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/MusicAwards?Year=2006&mode=awards&MPCategory=Best%20Performing%20Bands

To find out more about POWDERBURN, go to:
www.powderburn.net or www.myspace.com/powderburn

Powderburn invited to play at the "Get Thrashed" Movie Premiere!

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:14:00 +0000

"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", is the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will have its North American premiere on Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the 2007 Texas Rock Fest. This will be a free rooftop screening at the Wave in Austin, Texas, which is located at 406 E 6th St. After the screening, Austin's finest local metal bands, such as Powderburn, Course of Ruin, and Force Fed will be performing. The sreening will be followed with Q&A with director Rick Ernst from MTV2.

"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" had its world premiere at the 2006 Raindance Film Festival in London. The documentary screened on October 3 at the CineWorld, Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London. Director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV, was on hand at the event. Check out pictures from the screening at www.getthrashed.com. An interview with Ernst can be found here.

"Get Thrashed" will include interviews with the following musicians/music industry personnel:
METALLICA
MEGADETH
SLAYER
ANTHRAX
EXODUS
TESTAMENT
OVERKILL
DEATH ANGEL
SHADOWS FALL
LAMB OF GOD
KILLSWITCH
HATEBREED
MESHUGGAH
GODSMACK
IN FLAMES
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
DARK ANGEL
KREATOR
DESTRUCTION
SODOM
STONE SOUR
SLIPKNOT
Phil Anselmo (PANTERA)
VIO-LENCE
NUCLEAR ASSAULT
D.R.I.
CHIMAIRA
BIOHAZARD
Chris Jericho (FOZZY)
SEPULTURA
KITTIE
THE HAUNTED
SOILWORK
HEATHEN
HIRAX
Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)
Jon & Marsha Zazula (Megaforce Records)
Ian Christe ("Sound of the Beast")
Steven Blush ("American Hardcore")
Eddie Trunk (VH1 Classic)
Ron Quintana (Rampage Radio)
The film also features the music of METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, EXODUS, ANTHRAX, KREATOR, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, PANTERA, ULYSSES SIREN, WARNING SF, OSMIUM, CONCRETE COFFIN, THE LAW, STEVE CONE, VISCID, NOCTURNAL FEAR, EXIT TO ETERNITY, KAOS, RESPONSE NEGATIVE, URTO and KRONIN.

For more info on Get Thrashed: www.getthrashed.com
For more info on Powderburn: www.powderburn.net

Powderburn nominated for Best Local Austin Band by Study Breaks Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:35:00 +0000

Powederburn has been nominated for Best Local Austin Band by Study Breaks Magazine. Readers determine who wins by voting online at www.studybreaks.com.

The contest is called the Tongue Award. Readers must register at studybreaks.com before they can vote.

Click the link below to vote for Powderburn:
http://www.studybreaks.com/austin/

RateYourMusic.com gives "Echoed In Red" 4 out of 5 stars!

noreply@blogger.com (Powderburn) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:56:00 +0000

Echoed in Red is a strong and compact EP with 6 energetic power metal tracks. Powder Burn gets you started with the title track "Echoed in Red", it contains an enormous catchy drive. All of the songs are quite lyrics orientated and some of them do remind me of Linkin Park, when it comes to the explosive energy. There are even some moments on Echoed in Red that make the 80s hardrock come alive for a short while.

The guitar playing is overall quite indestructible , but it has it's lush moments also. These lush moments make Echoed in Red a well balanced album for those who like to hear instruments being "tortured" on one hand and on the other hand also like to hear exceptionally refreshing sounds from the guitars and percussion.

All the songs are written before there were lyrics, except the song "Oceans" where the lyrics came first. The intro of "Oceans" is kind of a short break, what seems to be a resting point on the cd, but in fact it's a prelude to another outrageous outburst, I think it has something to do with the story behind the lyrics. Well just watch the DVD and you'll know what I mean ;-)

Though there are no keyboards credited on Echoed in Red there is a marvelous intro on "Here and After" something that asks for more.....

:-)