Danny Thompson, drummer of Face to Face, gave By the Barricade a glimpse of his world both behind the drum kit and behind the beard. Much more than a full time drummer for the legendary punk band, Danny spends his free time in diverse business ventures, interests and hobbies.
Orange County based Haster brings on a new drummer, Andres Vega from Mexico. Check out what is new with Haster and upcoming plans in the interview.
Veteran San Diego based punk rockers Unwritten Law took a walk down memory lane last week joining former tour-mates Pennywise. By the Barricade caught up with lead singer Scott Russo before the band’s set at The Hollywood Palladium on March 9 to talk briefly about the Unwritten Law’s new album, Acoustic and tour life. You…
Eken is Dead serves up their solid, aggressive style to their new EP, Full Disclosure. Newly added to the Felony Records roster, Eken is Dead is bringing their more than 8 years of experience to the table in this new offering. Featuring 3 tracks, Full Disclosure delivers Chris Navarette’s gritty lead vocals over the solid…
Sederra has been combining punk and rock elements all across Orange County, California since 2007. Band members have been busy writing and juggling life commitments in the first half of 2015, but recently played their first show of the year at The Observatory in Santa Ana. By the Barricade caught up with Sederra before their…
Psychostick has mastered the perfect blend of metal and comedy into something they call humorcore. Rather than focusing on one dark and heavy style of music, this Chicago based band brings the heavy to anything. Psychostick is amidst part 2 of Return of the Vengeance CD release tour bringing their live show to faithful followers…
After twenty years Rancid has made an indelible mark in the music scene earning the respect and honor of fans and bands worldwide. To celebrate this milestone, Smelvis Records is releasing Hooligans United A Tribute to Rancid on April 14. Packed with 51 tracks on 3 vinyl LP’s or 2 CD’s, bands from a variety…
Strung Out packed The OC Observatory in Santa Ana, CA for their second stop on a two month tour supporting their newest release Transmission.Alpha.Delta. Opening the show was La Armada hailing from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Wisconson’s own Masked Intruder; but Strung Out truly owned the night. Veteran rockers who have toured worldwide for…
Strung Out’s Transmission.Alpha.Delta officially dispatches in the United States on March 24. Though it’s been six years since the band’s last release, Strung Out loses no momentum in this LP. A broadcast of true sonic splendor, the album features twelve tracks with a honed and polished blend of blend of Jason Cruz’s solid melodic vocals…
Bad Cop/Bad Cop’s four female rockers draw the audience into their live show with a driving punk beat, melodic, catchy vocals and three part harmony. From the opening of their set these girls have audience members, male and female alike, singing along. By the Barricade traveled to The Redwood in Los Angeles to witness Bad…
