This new STEMM CD is our Vulgar Display of Power” states lead vocalist / guitarist Joe Cafarella.
Comparing their latest release, ‘Blood Scent’ (Catch 22 Records) to the epic release by the Metal Gods, Pantera is admittedly making a bold statement, but Cafarella will not budge in his reasoning. “There is a lot that went into the making of this CD. We are not saying that we are the next Pantera, that’s not even close to what I am saying. We just wanted to make a CD that would not pigeon hole us into a certain cliché sound. Let’s face it, Pantera made it on their live performances. While MTV was playing ‘Walk’ and ‘This Love’ us metal heads were cranking Fucking Hostile and Mouth for War. I am telling you that you will get that same type of feeling on the new STEMM CD as you would listening to Vulgar. And it’s just as real… And very real “Blood Scent” is… Rising above the sea of ‘flavor of the week’ metal that is over saturating the industry, Buffalo, NY based STEMM is the band that delivers the fresh breath of air the metal world hasn’t witnessed since the vocal pitch corrector was invented. Power packed with crushing guitar riffs, a rock solid rhythm section and a vocal technique comparable to that of James Hetfield, Phil Anselmo and Corey Taylor all put together like some metal frankenstein monster, this new release from STEMM will surely have every metal head out there running to the store for a beer instead of the eyeliner!
“We never followed the rules” says Cafarella. “Our entire career we have felt like the underdogs. No matter how many hoops we jumped through for the industry people, it just wasn’t good enough.” But STEMM found an ally in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) who took a liking to the band in the beginning stages of their musical career branding them as “The soundtrack to the UFC”….We wrote a song called ‘Face the Pain’ which became the theme song for the UFC. “The song honestly doesn’t represent what we stand as today musically because we were a young band when we wrote the song.” laughs Cafarella. But, the UFC still uses the song for all Pay-Per-View events as well as many other STEMM songs from the bands musical library which is also heard as background music for UFC / SPIKE TV programs “Ultimate Fighter” and “Unleashed”… We’re honored to be recognized in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) community and be able to cross over aggressive music with aggressive sport.” ***(at press time it was confirmed that the track “House of Cards” from the new STEMM release ‘Blood Scent’ was selected as the theme song for ‘UFC Wired’ hosted by Joe Rogan (Fear Factor / UFC commentator) on the Fox Network for the 2008 / 2009 season.)***

Indeed, the UFC has given STEMM the same type of exposure and publicity as a label would bring for any other band, placing their music on various UFC related video games available on X-Box and Play Station.“The beautiful thing about the UFC audience is that it is NOT limited to the metal community.” says bassist Steve Crowl. “It allows our music to cross over throughout alternative rock, metal, and hardcore genres.” This invaluable promotional asset gives STEMM the ability to reach through and appeal to a wide and eclectic audience of all ages most bands and publicists would kill for. Believe it or not, this type of exposure has placed STEMM on the same stages as legendary rappers, RUN-DMC, hard rockers, GODSMACK to the outrageous SLIPKNOT.

Now, armed with their own national distribution deal which enabled the band to start their own label (CATCH 22 RECORDS) the release of their upcoming November 11th 2008 release, ‘Blood Scent’ will be unleashed to the world on their own terms. “We’re either too smart or too old” laughs Cafarella, when asked why the band never pursued a home with a major label. “We don’t think there is anyone out there who will work harder for this band besides ourselves and our fans. Some bands break because they never get the ‘big deal’. We, on the other hand, simply over stepped that boundary…..”

Two hours southeast of Los Angeles resides the Inland Empire, which is often forgotten due to the rich musical history of its counterpart to the west. The Inland Empire has placed its own unique stamp on the California music scene, and the heavy metal band In Silence is a welcomed addition.
Inspired by bands like Metallica, Pantera, and Shadows Fall, In Silence have begun a journey that is sure further entrench their place in the burgeoning new movement of down-to-earth bands that have shed heavy metals checkered past while embracing everything positive and powerful the genre has ever offered.

Completed nearly two years ago with the addition of Wes Hatmaker on guitar, Toby Hatmaker on guitar Jim Ferrin on bass, Jeff Allen on drums ,Brett Reischman on vocals. In Silence was formed in Hemet, California. Fresh out of the studio, In Silence's EP is filled with carefully crafted songs that surge with energy, passion, and originality.

Their passion, conviction, sense of musical grandeur and lyrical desperation are best exemplified with tracks like Murder Slash Horror, Jawbreaker, and the explosive song For All My Friends with Twin guitar harmonies and point/counterpoint dynamics abound, twisting around vocals that alternate from melodic and pained to caustic and full of rage. The energy from an In Silence live performance surges, which leaves many fans wanting more!!

In Silence recently signed with Downpour Records and just released Five To The Eyes, the first full-length. Shedding Skin Designs is proudly handled the cover art for the album. This record is killer!!! Download it now on ITUNES!!

One Theory is a group of guys that come from all different influences of music from the pioneers of original metal to punk rock to new school metal. "...We just hope to play awesome shows and make lots of fans." - One Theory One Theory's Influences Include: Kill Switch Engage, Lamb of God, Staind, 36 Crazy Fists, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Mudvayne, Soil Work, and many more! One Theory has shared the stage and bill with many local and national touring acts including bands such as Drowning Pool, God Forbid, Hed P.E., The Exies as well as Local San Diego favorites, Mower, Media Lab, Unset, Discord, Aghori, Mother Mae I, and many more. In May of 2007 they embarked upon their first U.S. Tour along with Los Angeles based band, and now brothers, FLATLINE in which they made their way from San Diego to Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Metal Fest playing in as many cities as possible on the way to and from Milwaukee!

Since the release of their debut record "As the Coil Unwinds" in May of 2007, The Destro have been touring coast to coast playing anywhere from house parties to the stages of Ozzfest and Mayhem 08, ready to blast the band's brand of "old school brutal style" metal to as many as possible. After 2 years of grueling and often very trying tours across the United States, the band found themselves with an even stronger desire to forge forward and make an even louder and pummeling statement for their second release. During the time of writing, they were faced with many obstacles from lost relationships and even personal loss to homelessness and poverty in general. Channeling all of the negative energy and complete frustration for life into the jam room, the band dug further within focusing the entire sound of the band into the most primal and crushing statement they could have possibly put to tape.

The result of this became an absolute monster , once released it will serve as a direct punch- in- the- throat answer to all popular trends and a direct "fuck you" to any and all scenes.

From a band that has nothing to lose and everything to gain...on October 13, 2009, The Destro delivered "Harmony of Discord" through IRONCLAD Recordings. Pick it up today!!