Thy Will Be Done = Rhode Island's Punch

Thy Will Be Done is one of the hardest working bands in the underground Heavy Music scene! Ever since we came across them in 2009 at the Crazy Donkey in Long Island, where they warmed up the crowd for Machine Head. We knew that they had the proper mindset and the right sound to be able to infect thousands of ear buds all across the United States. In the last few years they have been direct support for: Lamb Of God, Machine Head (as mentioned above), Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth and many more.

Why this all this bands ask Thy Will Be Done to share the stage with them? Well, they guys from Thy Will Be Done have managed to blend various elements of Heavy Metal and Hardcore in an original way. They are also some of the nicest guys you will ever meet, they always go the extra mile for their fans both on and off stage.

We've heard many fans out there say how at the beginning they didn't get the bands music, but that after a few spins they understood that Thy Will Be Done is "Rhode Island's Punch"! Once they hit you, they knock you out ala Mike Tyson.

This past December we headed over to Santos Party House in New York City, to check out Shadow's Fall, Thy Will Be Done and Binary Code. As soon as we got to the venue we ran into Thy Will Be Done's front-man/screamer J Costa, and immediately started talking music! Right after Thy Will Be Done were done punching everyone who attended in the gut with their furious music, we spoke with J about the past, the present and the future of Thy Will Be Done.

Check out this video interview with J Costa, which features a brand new song by Thy Will Be Done, and a cameo appearance by Doc Coyle from God Forbid. \m/



Related links:
Thy Will Be Done on MySpace
Thy Will Be Done on Twitter

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An Overcast of Shadows Falling with Brian Fair

Brian James Fair is one of the most influential icons to ever rise from the Massachusetts Heavy Music scene. He is also considered the pioneer of the Metalcore singing style. What started as a dream after seeing Cinderella open for Bon Jovi on the "Slippery When Wet" tour became a reality from the moment he formed Overcast in 1991. Growing up, Brian always had an ear for various musical styles, but Heavy Metal and Hard Core were the genres that got his adrenaline pumping.


Once Overcast released "Expectational Dilution" in 1994, Brian's craft started getting recognized by the fans of the East Coast Heavy Music underground scene. To this day "Expectational Dilution" is considered the album that sparked the Metalcore flame. After four years of getting their name out, in November of 1998 Overcast split after a national tour with Shai Hulud and Disembodied.

At Overcast's last show, Shadows Fall recruited Brian to replace Phil Labonte (now in All That Remains) as the bands front-man. In 2000, Shadows Fall released their epic album "Of One Blood" via Century Media Records, which was the bands first record with Brian Fair on vocals. From that moment on Shadow's Fall became one of the best Heavy Music bands in the United States.

After releasing 17 records, touring the entire world, and never changing to fit in with the times. Brian Fair is a legend within the Heavy Music world. Some say that Shadow's Fall is passed their prime time, but we couldn't disagree more with this statement. With the release of "Retribution" in 2009, Shadows Fall prove that they are still on top of their game. Did you know that Jimmy Fallon is a big fan? This is why they ended up performing on the "Jimmy Fallon Show" on September of 2009.

What's next for Shadow's Fall, watch our exclusive interview with Brian Fair and find out! \m/



Facts about Brian Fair:
- Brian is a Vegetarian.
- His dreadlocks are almost 20 years old.
- Brian is also a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer.
- He is an avid Boston Celtics fan, and often wears the team jersey while on stage.
- In 7th grade he visited a recording studio after winning a radio jingle contest (sponsored by Mass Electric) with a Beastie Boys-inspired tune called "The Energy Conservation Rap Song."

Brian Fair's discography:
- Overcast - Bleed Into One (7") (1992)
- Overcast - Expectational Dilution (1994)
- Overcast - Stirring the Killer (7") (1995)
- Overcast - Overcast/Arise Split CD (7") (1996)
- Overcast - Begging for Indifference (7" EP/CD) (1996)
- Overcast - Fight Ambition to Kill"(1997)
- Shadows Fall - Of One Blood (2000)
- Shadows Fall - Deadworld (EP) (2001)
- Shadows Fall - Fear Will Drag You Down (Compilation Album) (2002)
- Shadows Fall - The Art of Balance (2002)
- Shadows Fall - The War Within (2004)
- Transient - N/A (Demo) (2004)
- Shadows Fall - Fallout from the War (Compilation Album) (2006)
- Shadows Fall - Threads of Life (2007)
- Shadows Fall - Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits (2007)
- Overcast - Reborn to Kill Again (2008)
- Shadows Fall - Retribution (2009)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

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Holiday Special: Tribute to Peter Steele & the FANS

After carefully watching what different media outlets released this holiday season, we decided that instead of creating an end of the year summary using old content, we would instead create a 30-minute program that showcases the impact of Heavy Music in 2010. In order to make this a successful program, we would have to find the ideal platform. That platform? New York City’s Times Square, also known as the “center of the world”!

You may be thinking that we went into a Broadway show and bumped elbows with tourists. But the reality is that what we experienced was magical.


We arrived at the Best Buy Theater (formerly the Nokia Theater), which is the best sounding venue in New York City. The place is pimped out! As soon as we got there we ran into a lot of familiar faces, one face that stood out was Tommy Vext (formerly from Divine Heresy and Snot). From that moment on, we knew this night would be like no other! The video special will make this very evident, so make sure you check it out. We have live footage, exclusive interviews and more!

Seventh Void, which features members of Type O Negative opened the night with a tight set, and made all the concert attendees remember the great Peter Steele (RIP)! A few minutes later, it was time for Long Island’s Kings of Hardcore Vision Of Disorder. VOD never just shows up to a show, they make sure they get the crowd pumped and could have easily headlined the show. We had the chance to talk to their singer Tim Williams (included on the video special), and 2011 is shaping up to be an awesome year for this phenomenal band.

As soon as VOD finished their set, we caught up with Revolver Magazine’s Editor In Chief Brandon Geist and discussed the impact of Heavy Music in 2010 (also included on the video special). Revolver Magazine’s latest issue is a tribute to all the “fallen heroes” of Heavy Music. Make sure you pick it up!








Next up was Biohazard, who always makes sure to get the crowd moving and that they leave with a smile on their face. We had the chance to talk to their guitarist Bobby Hambel (also included on the video special), and he is a true legend!

In our opinion, Biohazard should have been the main headliner, simply because they are a lot more energetic then Life Of Agony. As a result, the crowd was somewhat tired once Life Of Agony took center stage. Nevertheless, Life Of Agony sounded amazing!


WIthout further due, here is our 2010 Holiday Special (includes bonus footage starring Brian Fair from Shadows Falls)! We want to dedicate this piece to Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio and Paul Gray! And of course, all the fans of Horns Up Rocks!!!





Special thanks to our photographers Evil Steve, Damien Mitchell and Simi Friedman. Our videographers Lucky, Evil Steve, Lisa Marie Gort DeStefano and Alissa Shimansky. And last but not least, Jose Mangin, Brandon Geist, Tim WIlliams, Bobby Hambel, and Brian Fair!

Related links:
Life Of Agony
Biohazard
Vision Of Disorder
Seventh Void
Shadows Fall
Liquid Metal
Revolver Magazine
MTV 2 Headbangers Ball

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Revitalize the Scene Compilation

Listen up! Are you in a band and want to get your music heard by hundreds of people? "Revitalize the Scene" are offering a great opportunity for bands to have 1 track on 200 Compilation Discs that they will be distributing at the Shadows Fall DVD Release Party (with Thy Will Be Done) at Santos Party House on December 18th.

Confirmed bands set to appear on this disc are:

THY WILL BE DONE (Stillborn Records)
HELL WITHIN (Thorp Records)
DECEPTION OF A GHOST (Bullet Tooth)
FIRST BLOOD (Bullet Tooth)
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE (Bullet Tooth)
AGE OF END (RTS Contest Winner)

Here are the details:
- $25 to get your band's 1 track on these discs.
- With the 200 Disc Compilations they we will be sending each band 2 copies and they guarantee that they will post photos online of the promotion or you get your money back!

Related links:
Revitalize the Scene on Facebook
Revitalize the Scene to make your purchases.

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