 | Anne Hernandez Pursuit to Oklahoma After the tornado devistation that has hit Oklahoma City and the outlining areas the need for donations is substantial. Should the death total exceed 80 it will rank as one of the top 25 deadliest tornados ever. How can you help? Please join Arizona's Anne Hernandez on her pursuit for donations for the victims of this disaster.++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Throw Logic Breaks The Hard Rock Barrier Known for being the musical master-minds behind the former Two Dollar Grey band, musicians Cory Michalsky (drums and percussion), Nate Gullickson (guitar), Jake Ekleman (bass) and Mikey Ballinger (guitar) have exceeded the limits by incorporating a new spin to the hard rock genre. Pulling in seasoned vocalist Ricky Elam incorporates a melodic undertone with dark metal twists. The music and lyrics are somewhat of change from what all the members have a history of creating. It is dark, mythotical, and in your face memorable. Throw Logic has mastered a product that will hook you and make you crave their next release.
The band is breaking out the black carpet as they are set to debut their performance and release their CD "Breaking December" on July 13th at Joe's Grotto's Music Venue in Phoenix, Arizona for the No Cover Phoenix Anniversary Show.
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 | A Look Into Love & Death Through The Eyes of Dan Johnson Formed from former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, Love and Death is continuing to climb the charts with their recently released CD "Between Here and Lost". Getting ready to embark on a tour with Korn, Dan Johnson catches up with No Cover to share with fans the inner workings behind Love and Death, his take on the music industry, and the message behind their music.++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Arizona's Digital Summer Heats Up The Nation! Skyrocketing to the top of the Sirius XM Octane charts with their single Forget You off their latest CD Breaking Point, Digital Summer holds nothing back when giving the credit to their fans for their success...
~Sandra Acosta, Feature Writer and Michelle Leach, Owner~++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Battlecross Battlecross: Capturing America after playing the FFDP Tresspass America Tour
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 | Black Tide - Making Waves on 2011 Rockstar UPROAR Music Tour Black Tide is an American heavy metal band from Miami, Florida. Formed in 2004, the band is currently signed to Interscope Records. The band is currently composed of Gabriel Garcia (vocals and lead guitar), Austin Diaz (rhythm guitar and vocals), Zachary Sandler (bass and vocals), and Steven Spence (drums, percussion). They released their debut album, Light from Above, on March 18, 2008, through Interscope Records. No Cover got to sit down and speak with Steven about their second album, Post Mortem, will be released on August 23, 2011, the bands upcoming Rockstar UPROAR Music Festival tour along with other points of interest .
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 | Femme Fatale Fronted TOME Keeps the Heat Rising in the Valley of the Sun There is nothing like seeing a band with a hell of a lot of drive and serious determination. The female-fronted band Tome has a means of delivering a message about all walks of life and the world around us with a metal driven melodic style that leaves fans waiting for the next hook. Just hearing Tome isn’t enough!!! You have to check a live performance and watch them just kill it on stage. It doesn’t matter what slot they play they are guaranteed to pack the house. Tome consists of female-fronted vocalist Tantra, Raziel on bass, brothers Chris and Joey Brown on guitar, and Stephen Mallicoat on drums. No Cover Magazine had the pleasure of getting to know the band for the last few months and had the opportunity to discuss their lifestyle and how it is incorporated into their music. ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | HEADROOM It's always nice to see a band that works. No entitlement. Just hard work and determination is what these guys are all about ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Interview with Dan Chandler of Evans Blue Evans Blue originated in Toronto and is taking America by storm. Currently, they are holding steady at #1 on the Octane Big 'Uns Countdown Charts for their single This Time It’s Different from their CD ‘Graveyard of Empires’ that was released on April 17, 2012. Evans Blue consists of bassist Joe Pitter, Vlad Tanaskovic and Parker Lauzon on guitars and vocalist Dan Chandler. No Cover Magazine spoke with Dan Chandler on how he was signed on to Evans Blue, his transition and their latest CD Graveyard of Empires. ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Interview with Jonathan Davis of Korn Since their inception, Korn has consistently reshaped the heavy metal genre of music and other bands have consistently continued to try and follow in their footsteps. Their recent release of Path of Totality has fans questioning the new concept of Korn’s combination of dubstep, electro music with rock and heavy metal. According to Davis, this is “future metal.” Today Korn consists of Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. No Cover had the opportunity to speak exclusively with Jonathan Davis in regards to the history of Korn, their music, and his lifestyle.++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Interview with Kevin Mantooth of the Phoenix Hard-Hitting Band Black Metal Box! Black Metal Box (BMB) decked the cover of No Cover International Magazine for February 2012. BMB formed in 2007 and is not a stranger to the local music scene. However, start preparing for a new lineup and a new sound that has local radio stations 98 KUPD and 106.7 KWSS taking notice. BMB currently consists of founder Kevin Mantooth on guitar, Mike Groves on vocals, Larry Meyers on bass, Andrew Bulock on guitar and Nicholas Hovorka on drums. No Cover was able to speak with BMB founder Kevin Mantooth and front- man Mike Groves on their No Cover win, the dynamics of their music, and the future of BMB. ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Interview with Moody of the Arizona Metal Band Howitzer! For over a decade the well-respected Phoenix metal band Howitzer has been hitting the Valley local venues and playing direct support for national acts. This thundering trio consists of Matt Moody on guitar and vocals, Beau Diveley on bass and vocals, and Jeremy Jalowiec on drums and vocals. Howitzer recently released their vide of "Let go" and now there is no stopping them. They will perform a mind-blowing show on Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Marquee in Tempe for the bands CD release of "The Echoes of Prometheus." The show will feature Black Metal Box, Frequis, Two Dollar Grey, Bionic Jive, Lost In Lies, and Play for Blood! ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Interview with the Arizona boys of Teratoma! The Arizona band Teratoma has started to spin heads after coming in the top 5 of the 98KUPD Playdio Event in 2011. Teratoma is a metal band with undeniable hooks that fire up a crowd. The band consists of Blaine Taylor on lead vocals, guitarist KJ Taylor, bassist Rayne Magruder and Matt Gehrman on drums and percussion. Teratoma is set to have their debut of the self-title CD on May 12th at Club Red in Tempe, Arizona. No Cover had a chance to talk to the boys of Teratoma on their music and the production of their new CD. ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | LURID STATE - METAL TO MELT YOUR FACE Lurid State is an unrelenting firestorm of both brutal and melodic metal. Their sound is topped by vocals that are as memorable as they are ferocious. Lurid State delivers a lethal dose of metal.
~Sandra Roxx Roberts, Feature Editor~ ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | The Sin of Sinshrift Arizona Valley Band Sinshrift's Trenton Valenzuela Expresses How He is "not a fan of any local bands"!
~Alyss Rembosky, Interviewer ~Michelle D. Leach, Owner/Publisher ++ READ MORE >>> |
 | VEX - A "Relative" Method to Their Madness After decking the Cover of the 2011 August Issue of No Cover Magazine, the Arizona boys of Vex has been on a path of mastering their craft and have put a spin to the alternative genre.
~Michelle D. Leach, Owner/Publisher of No Cover Phoenix~++ READ MORE >>> |
 | Virulent - A Force to Be Reckoned With There is no doubt that Virulent is one of Arizona's hardest hitting heavy metal bands. Now with the recent release of their album, The Great Destroyer, they have captured the attention of Sullen Musik and Sony and are about to pull in the masses in 2013!
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 | Volatile Minds Volatile Minds is the winner of the 2012 April Cover of No Cover International. They have been blowing up Phoenix and quickly making a name for themselves. Volatile Minds were the 2011 98 KUPD Playdio Winners. You can check them out as they open for Chevelle, Godsmack, Staind, and other amazing bands on Saturday, April 28th at Quail Run Park in Mesa, Arizona. Volatile Minds sat down and talked to us about their music, the Phoenix music scene and their success... ++ READ MORE >>> |
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