Ken Morton

Jan 15, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Heaven’s Reign |Butcher Babies |Carla Harvey

Checking In with Chris Rawson of Stick To Your GunsStick To Your Guns make the kind of hardcore that stirs up thoughts as much it does mosh pits. The Orange County, CA outfit — Jesse Barnett [vocals], Andrew Rose [bass], Chris Rawson [guitar], Josh James [guitar], and Adam Galindo [drums] — incite a palpable and powerful release through shuddering grooves, earthquaking breakdowns, laser-precise riffing, and arresting hooks.

Jan 13, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Heaven’s Reign |Butcher Babies |Carla Harvey

Pride & Joy Music experienced a banner year in 2024 with standout releases from melodic rock acts such as Danger Zone, Nationwide, and Winding Road. And now with Becoming The Enemy by Trishula, the esteemed label is kicking off the New Year with a bang! Trishula is the creation of UK guitarist and songwriter Neil Fraser, who has previously worked with the likes of TEN, Rage of Angels/Ged Rylands (Tyketto), and the late great Tony Mills (TNT, SHY).

Jan 13, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Butcher Babies |Heaven’s Reign |Carla Harvey

Heaven’s Reign are a powerhouse of classic rock energy, hailing from the UK and deeply inspired by the golden era of rock and roll. The band features three founding members of Rollin Thunder (Rik Cayton, Ian Lynan, Ste Birch), Faster than Bulls (Ricky Moss) & Sketcher/Deep Cellar (Gaz Birch). Collectively the band shared stages with legends like Bryan Adams, Blue Öyster Cult & UFO. Cementing their reputation for high-energy, electrifying shows.

Jan 3, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton

Lords Of Acid announce that former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey is the band’s NEW Acid Queen. Lords Of Acid’s manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that “Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the new Lords Of Acid album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27 date US tour in June.”Says CarlaHarvey:I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and Lords of Acid. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist.

Jan 3, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton

“We look at the band with the philosophy of Viv Savage from Spinal Tap: ‘Have a good time all the time’,” laughs bassist Steve Smith of renowned New Wave veterans THE VAPORS about continuing the legacy of the band as well as the release of the fourth album in over four decades, WASP IN A JAR (release date: February 28, 2025 via Vapors Own Records).