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DJ Mermaid

DJ Mermaid is an American rock and indie rock musician. In the music industry, DJ Mermaid has made a name for herself with her alluring and soulful sound. She seamlessly combines the sincerity of indie rock with the energy of rock, and is well-known for her unvarnished and impassioned performances.

A symphony of emotions, DJ Mermaid's music transports listeners through the highs and lows of life. Gritty guitar riffs contrast with her strong vocals to create an enthralling auditory experience. She takes cues from the rock legends and blends her own distinct sound into each song to create a sound that is both recognizable and inventive.

DJ Mermaid has captured the attention of audiences all throughout the country with her contagious energy and tremendous talent. Her songs have a profound emotional impact on listeners and leave a long-lasting imprint. DJ Mermaid's love for what she does shines through, whether she's rocking out on big stages or tiny, private settings.

In the rock and indie rock scenes, DJ Mermaid is a formidable presence. Her work is proof of the expressive potential of the individual and the universality of music. She extends an invitation to listeners to embark on an exciting and introspective musical journey with each song. DJ Mermaid is more than simply a musician; she is a storyteller who uses music to profoundly connect with her audience and express a range of emotions.

Red Liquorice

Using only the finest ingredients, sourced directly from the rich history of popular music, Red Liquorice serve their unique brand of groove-infused rock with a nod to the past, an eye to the future, and a light dusting of that sweet sweet sugar.

Writing team Juan and Mendoza were brought together in the unlikely place of an iconic Aussie boot shop, where they worked as sales reps.

Once they realised their passion for music, it quickly became more about songwriting and less about selling, often closing shop to create songs.

The Melbourne-based quintet have only recently debuted on the live circuit, yet their decades of combined experience would suggest otherwise. Co-produced by the band and Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus & Julia Stone, Matt Corby, Boy & Bear, Dope Lemon), their first single Evermore was released in June of 2024.

Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, that was formed in 1985.[2] The band split in 2000, but reunited in 2006. Sacred Reich has been credited, along with Testament, Destruction, Death Angel and Dark Angel, for leading the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s.

After several albums on Metal Blade Records, Sacred Reich signed to Hollywood Records for a short stint, but later returned to Metal Blade to continue their musical career. After breaking up in 2000, the band announced in November 2006 they would play several shows in the summer of 2007 in Europe, including Wacken Open Air.[4]

Throughout its 38-year career (with the exception of a hiatus from 2000 to 2006), Sacred Reich has performed live globally, including playing at clubs, theaters, arenas and festivals. They have performed alongside numerous acts such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Slayer, Motörhead, Sepultura, Pantera, Exodus, Testament, Anthrax, Flotsam and Jetsam, Dark Angel, Accept, Napalm Death, Obituary, D.R.I, Vio-lence, Forbidden, Holy Moses, Forced Entry, Gwar, Suicidal Tendencies, Iron Reagan, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Corrosion of Conformity, Queensrÿche, King Diamond, Municipal Waste, the Cro-Mags, Sick of It All, Excel, Atrophy, Heathen, Armored Saint, Nuclear Assault, the Crumbsuckers, M.O.D., Agnostic Front, Death Angel, Onslaught, Xentrix, Coroner, Danzig, Crowbar, Viking, Evildead, Savatage, Trouble, Cathedral and Omen.

Former drummer Dave McClain went on to join Machine Head in 1995. Lead guitarist Wiley Arnett went on to form The Human Condition with St. Madness vocalist Prophet in July 2000.

The band also contributed the Black Sabbath cover "Sweet Leaf" to the Hempilation: Freedom Is NORML compilation album to benefit NORML, and the Subhumans cover "The Big Picture" appears as the B-side of the "Open Book" promotional single. A three disk boxed set with remastered versions of Ignorance and Surf Nicaragua with additional bonus material, including the "Draining You of Life" demo tape and a live DVD, was released in Europe only in the summer of 2007 by Metal Blade Records. In the spring of 2017, the band announced their first North American tour in 21 years.[5]

In January 2018, Sacred Reich signed to Metal Blade Records and began working on their fifth studio album, Awakening, which was released on August 23, 2019.[6][7][8] It is the band's first full-length studio album since 1996's Heal, and their first since drummer Dave McClain and guitarist Joey Radziwill replaced founding members Greg Hall and Jason Rainey respectively.[9][10]

Founding member and former guitarist Jason Rainey died on March 16, 2020, at the age of 53 from an apparent heart attack.[11]

As of September 2020, Sacred Reich has been working on their sixth studio album.