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FiggZillaMusic.com Newsletter: 04-20-09

FM NEWS:

We have expanded our blog reach by joining Blogger (or Blogspot), Xanga, Buzznet and Wordpress. If you use any of these as your blog home, please follow us! We also updated our LINKS page on FiggZillaMusic.com, and should be completly updated by the weekend! Also finishing up is our Band of the Month Winners homage page, you can visit our final Band of the Year - Red 5 with links on FiggZillaMusic.com. We have also launched a new online street team mission since we have added so many new bands, so if you would like to help spread the word of the unheards, sign up at FiggZillaMusic.com or Reverbnation.com/figgzillamusic! We will have tickets next week for our sponsored event with Salem Rose Music and Vegas Star Bookings on July 15 at the Cheyenne Saloon. The show features Monstrosity (metal blade), Thornafire, Torn the Fuck Apart, Incineration, and locals Casket Born and Empirical. Tickets are only $8 presale, $12 day of show for this 21+ event. Have you joined the Twitter craze? We have, of course, and can be followed at Twitter.com/figgzillamusic.

BAND NEWS

Rule of Thumb: Has just added a few shows including May 8th @ the Penthouse Club (soon to be Dollhouse) for a VM Entertainment’s Filthy Fridays. Also added is May 22 at Sinister Rock bar with Set Afire and diM…. rumor is that the 21+ show will be FREE! DONT FORGET they will be in Arizona on May 9th for a 21+ show at Famous Sams in Glendale. Sicmonic, Mniyic and Sins Reflections are also on the bill. On May 16th they will be back in Vegas, playing at the Cheyenne Saloon for the Gunslingers Tour featuring Rikets and Butcher Jones (Sixstitch) presented by Filthy Promotions, you can buy tickets directly from Rule of Thumb and can be contacted at Myspace.com/lvruleofthumb or Bully-breed@hotmail.com and are at a discounted rate from the day of show price. Details on these shows and June 27th in Bako with diM @ Vinnys on thier Myspace page!

Days After Hail: Have TONS of FREE music on their Reverbnation.com/daysafterhail page! All you have to do to get the FREE tracks is by signing up for thier newsletter! They will be LIVE May 7th @ the Freakin Frog with the Dizzylilacs, In a Case of Fire and Code Name Skully. Its a Resodence (local sound) presents show and is 21+, but FREE! In June DAH will be headed west for a possible three day tour of Cali, Starting the 25th at Terrace Restaraunt for an all ages event with Dizzylilacs. Details on more events hopefully soon!

Drive Machine: Is now on Reverbnation.com/drivemachine, and tracks will be up soon! For now decorate your site with Drive Machine banners and widgets! They will be LIVE at Sand Dollar Lounge April 30th, then May 1st at Paradise Lounge for a Vegas Rocks! Magazine First Friday event. You can sign up for FREE text alerts for upcoming events and news at http://www.broadtexter.com/dmachine.

Broken End: Will be in Phoenix, Arizona May 1st for an all ages event at Joe’s Grotto with Autumns End. The following day, May 2nd, Broken End is back home for thier CD release show at the Cheyenne Saloon, details for both are on Myspace.com/brokenend. Download a free track and grab banners and widgets for your web pages, or just sign up for thier newsletter or online street team on Reverbnation.com/brokenend. Exect new music to be posted soon from thier recording sessions at Afire Studios.

Old Man Syndrome: Catch the SYNDROME at Cheyenne Saloon this Saturday, April 24th, then on May 21 OMS is playing the Vegas Star Bookings Duel in the Desert Battle of the Bands, so gather the heads and get down to the Cheyenne to support! They are still in the process of recording new tracks, but you can pick up thier ep “Get Bent” at both Zia Records Locations or at any upcoming OMS event. Download the track “GREEN” and more for FREE on their Reverbnation.com/oldmansyndrome page today!

Dizzylilacs: Has been booking fools as of late just adding May 8th at the Fox Fire Lounge and May 21st at Sand Dollar Lounge here in Vegas, then on June 25th in Pasadena California at the Terrace Restaurant for an all ages event with Days After Hail. They already have May 6th at the Blue Monkey on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, then coming to Vegas for May 7th at Freakin Frog, with DAH for a Resodence (local sound) event. Then June 6th at Redballs Rock n Roll Pizza in Woodland Hills, California which is all ages! Find free music, widgets and banners, newsletter and street team all on Reverbnation.com/dizzylilacs.

Substance: LIVE this weekend at the Freakin Frog with Fictionist and Syndicate on April 24th. In May they have a full slate of shows including two at the Cheyenne Saloon, and an All Ages event at the Farm May 22nd. You can download the track “No Reason” for FREE on Reverbnation.com/substanceabuse and join thier newsletter or online street team.

Omegarilla: Gallo’s Pizza Battle of the Bands continues April 24 with Omegarilla, and is an all ages event. The place has great food, beer, and recently upgraded sound system and stage, go out and support! Download free music at their all new Reverbnation.com/omegarilla page, and new banners widgets have recently been added! You can also find them on Myspace.com/omegarilla.

Jesus or a Gun: Evil Leprechaun presents Jesus or a Gun, Sick of Hate and more April 24th at the Aruba Hotel Showroom on the Strip! In may they have three shows including another Aruba show, Fox Fire Lounge and the Sand Dollar Lounge. For full details on these shows and tracks of the band, visit JesusoraGun.com. Request them every Sunday night on KOMP Rock 92.3’s Homegrown Show, hosted by Laurie Steele.

Betting On Tomorrow: Has an all ages show this Saturday, April 25th at East Side Joes in North Las Vegas with The Natives, Deth Kids & Infernal Racket. Its only $5! Details and music is on thier Myspace.com/botpunk page. They are recording this month so be ready for a huge release soon!

ATTEND THIS WEEKS LIVE EVENTS:

April 24th - Old Man Syndrome @ Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ - $5 10pm; Substance @ Freakin Frogs - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ FREE 10pm; Omegarilla @ Gallo’s Pizza - Las Vegas, NV - All Ages - $5 7pm; Jesus or a Gun @ Aruba Hotel Showroom - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ $5 10pm

April 25th - Betting on Tomorrow @ East Side Joes - North Las Vegas, NV - All Ages $5 8pm

NEXT WEEK:

April 30th - Drive Machine @ Sand Dollar Blues Lounge - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ $5 9pm

May 1st - Drive Machine @ Paradise Lounge Vegas Rocks! Magazine’s First Friday - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ $5 9pm; Broken End @ Joe’s Grotto - Phoenix, AZ - All Ages $8 7pm

May 2nd - Broken End CD Release @ Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV - 21+ $5 10pm

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Thanks for all your support - FiggZillaMusic.com

FM NEWS:
Thanks to all who came out and supported RULE OF THUMB at the SNOT show last Saturday, they were competing with SNOT for the most attendance! There are THREE of our our bands playing this weekend starting on THURSDAY, so read the band updates for more info. We have added a profile on Virb.com/figgzillamusic along with Days After Hail, Rule of Thumb and Dizzylilacs. If you use the site or havent heard of it yet, check it out and add us up! We have also updated our website FiggZillaMusic.com to have ALL our bands widget and banner codes all in one place. See you at the shows this weekend!
BAND UPDATES:

RULE OF THUMB: After kicking ass with SNOT, they have a Valentines day show at Four Aces put on by Pulsar. Shows only $5 and theres unlimited PBR’s for $10!! Also, ROT will be hitting the studio with new drummer this month, and should have a new FULL LENGTH cd out in a few months! New logo, merch and tour will follow, so keep up with ROT by signing up for thier newsletter on Reverbnation.com/ruleofthumb.

DAYS AFTER HAIL: Also in the middle of recording new tracks, expect a cd from them also in a few months along with some kick ass shows! This Thursday they will be at the HOB Acoustic Strip for a FREE all ages, rare acoustic performance. Details for this and thier show at the new 305 Club are on Myspace.com/daysafterhail.

BROKEN END: Will help ring in the GRAND OPENING of SINISTER ROCK BAR this Friday with local metal legends HEMLOCK at the new home for INK FRIDAYS. They still have a few tix left for the show, so contact the band now on Myspace.com/brokenend. Even Broken End is recording now and will be having a CD Release show in May.

OLD MAN SYNDROME: Is featured in this months issue of VEGAS ROCKS! It showcases their live performance at our show at the Box Office from January 17th. Pick up for FREE copy today at most Las Vegas venues! They dont want to be left out, so they have also just signed up for some new recordings, in the meanwhile, pick up their EP “Gent Bent” at BOTH Las Vegas Zia Records locations today. New shows will be posted so visit Myspace.com/oldmansyndrome for updates!

DIZZYLILACS: Heads back to Sin City in March with a FREE show at AJ’s Tavern. Download FREE music, join thier street team or newsletter now on Reverbnation.com/dizzylilacs

THIS WEEKS LIVE EVENTS:
THURSDAY - Days After Hail @ House of Blues Acoustic Strip - 9pm FREE ALL AGES
FRIDAY - Broken End @ Sinister Rock Bar w/ Hemlock - 8pm $13 21+
SATURDAY - Rule of Thumb @ Four Aces Bar w/ Genocide Architect - 10pm $5 21+

Here are some NON-FiggZilla events happening this week as well, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCENE!
TUESDAY - Indie Tuesdays @ Wasted Space inside the Hard Rock - 9pm 21+
TUESDAY - Alternative Tuesdays @ House of Blues Restarant - 9pm ALL AGES FREE
WEDNESDAY - Avenger of Blood, Empirical, Malus Rex and The Severed Head Speaks @ Cheyenne Saloon - 9pm $5 21+
SUNDAY - Smash Magazine Presents: The Sleeping @ Box Office - 6pm ALL AGES $14
ALSO CATCH US ON:
Virb.com/figgzillamusic - add us and Days After Hail, Rule of Thumb and Dizzylilacs!
VISIT OUR FRIENDS:
Check out INK FRIDAYS @ Sinister Rock Bar (new location!). Great bands, tattoo shops and great drink specials all at the new home for INK FRIDAYS - see more info, and other live events @ Myspace.com/markspromopage

Thanks for all your support!
Josh - FiggZillaMusic.com

FM NEWS:
We have updated our Myspace.com/figgzillamusic page and now you can pull ALL of our bands widget and banner codes right from the page!!!! Get Rule of Thumb’s music or Broken Ends show schedule or or or any combination directly on your myspace or website! Spread the word of the unheards now!
BAND UPDATES:

RULE OF THUMB: This weekend they are playing with SNOT at the Cheyenne Saloon. You can still get tickets cheaper from them, so contact them today @ Myspace.com/lvruleofthumb to set up a meeting! Also the SNOT show will be the debut of Ian, the new drummer. Big talk around this kid and what he can bring to Rule of Thumb, so Im really excited to hear the new sound… and I hear there will be a NEW SONG unveiled too!

DAYS AFTER HAIL: On February 12th, DAH will dust off the acoustics and come out to the HOUSE OF BLUES Acoustic Strip. This will be their second show there, and should be just as amazing. So if you have never gotten the chance to see them acoustically, heres your chance, as its ALL AGES and FREE!! Details on Myspace.com/daysafterhail

BROKEN END: Is getting ready to desimate the crowd at the GRAND OPENING of Sinister Rock Bar on February 13th. They will be joined by HEMLOCK, diM, and more! Tickets are $13 and still availible through the band @ Myspace.com/brokenend.

OLD MAN SYNDROME: With the return of Evil Leprechaun, OMS will be locking down a few shows, and starting another onslaught of the city. YOu can hear thier new EP “GET BENT” now on Myspace.com/oldmansyndrome, or pick up your own copy at either Las Vegas Zia Records Locations.

DIZZYLILACS: Just tore up the Cat Club in Cali, and will be back in Vegas on March 7th, playing at AJ’s Tavern for a FREE 21+ show!

THIS WEEKS EVENTS:
2-7: RULE OF THUMB @ the Cheyenne Saloon w/ SNOT - $12-15 9pm 21+

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCENE! Here are a few NON-FiggZilla events going on this weekend as well!
2-5: Acoustic Strip @ the House of Blues has SHARON PAQUETTE, THE WILEY ONE, FORTWENTYDAZE, ALMOST NORMAL - 9pm FREE ALL AGES
2-5: Smash Magazine Presents: BIKE RACK BATTLES FINAL @ Box Office has The Skamaniacs, Fearless Fearless, Streetlights To Satellites, Dreamscar, Seventh Plague, All Light Dies - 6pm ALL AGES $10
2-6: Evil Leprechaun Presents @ Puff Lounge has NOCTURNAL BURIAL and WINTER WILL FOLLOW - 21+ 9pm $5
2-6: GUTTERMOUTH @ the Cheyenne Saloon - 21+ 9pm $12-15

ALSO CATCH US ON:
Broadtexter.com/figgzillamusic - get our bands show alerts directly to your cell phone for FREE! (unless you pay for each text… which is dumb, get a text plan!)
VISIT OUR FRIENDS:
Check out some of the best shows in town, put on by one of the best in the city. Check him out at Myspace.com/markspromopage today and see whats coming up!

Thanks for all your support!
Josh - FiggZillaMusic.com

FM NEWS:

This week has been crazy! New band members, new shows, and recording dates set. Read the band news for all the juicy details below. We just want to remind you we have TWO Facebook pages - One through the Reverbnation APP, and a NEW Music page. Just search FiggZilla Music and add us as a favorite!

BAND UPDATES:

RULE OF THUMB: Has a new drummer! Yes its kind of out of the blue, but please welcome Ian to the Rule of Thumb family. He will be making his debut FEB 7th at Cheyenne Saloon for thier HUGE show with SNOT. We have tix now, so if you need any, please contact us NOW! Also in the next two months, ROT will be recording thier first FULL LENGTH album at Afire Studios, to keep in the know of all things Rule of Thumb, sign up for thier newsletter now on Reverbnation.com/ruleofthumb.

DAYS AFTER HAIL: Has added a last minute show for this Saturday at the Bunkhouse. Come out and support, and DAH will have tix for thier FEB 28th show at the 305 Club which is 18+. DAH is also recording new material, and should be ready in the next few months. Dont forget about thier set at House of Blues Acoustic Strip on FEB 12th, its a FREE ALL AGES event hosted by Michael Soli. Details and music on Myspace.com/daysafterhail.

BROKEN END: Will be playing with local legends HEMLOCK on FEB, FRIDAY the 13th at the all new SINISTER Rock Bar. Tix are availible through us or the locals on the bill, and they are selling fast! Contact the band for yours at Myspace.com/brokenend.

OLD MAN SYNDROME: Catch the SYNDROME, sign up for their street team and newsletter now on Reverbnation.com/omsyndrome. New shows and merch coming soon!

DIZZYLILACS: Will return to Vegas on March 7th for a FREE 21+ show at AJ’s Tavern, so if you weren’t able to catch them at the BoX Office show we had, heres your next chance! Find out more about them on Myspace.com/dizzylilacs.

THIS WEEKS EVENTS:

Days After Hail @ The Bunkhouse - 1/31 - 21+ - 10pm - $7

TIX on sale now for:

Rule of Thumb w/ SNOT @ The Cheyenne Saloon - 2/7 - 21+ - 9pm - $12 though the bands, $15 DOS

Broken End w/ HEMLOCK @ Sinister Rock Bar - 2/13 - 21+ - 8pm -$13

Days After Hail @ 305 Club - 2/28 - 18+ - 9pm - $10

ALSO CATCH US ON:

Purevolume.com/figgzillamusiclive - We keep the shows and blog up to date, so if you use that site for your music needs, add us now! We also have a listeners page too, be our friend!

VISIT OUR FRIENDS:

Deppittink.com for all your Graphic Design needs! You can also add them on Facebook and Myspace today!

Thanks for all your support!

Josh - FiggZillaMusic.com

FiggZilla Music News June 29th - July 5th
For all the latest updates please log onto FiggZillaMusic.com

News:

This week we will be crowing the June Band of the Month! Red 5 has been the BOM for the past two months, and this month we crown a new winner! Get your last votes in for Infernal Raket, Howitzer, Casket Born, or Indulge! New shows have been added and one is July 30th at McFaddens inside the Rio hotel and casino. Teaming up with Area 107.9’s Local Show Joe, we will be showcasing Fallen Vegas and MORE! Also that same week we will be at the Cheyenne Saloon for the BREW-Tality Tour 2008. Details on all shows at Myspace.com/figgzillamusiclive

Management Bands:

Rule of Thumb will be taking a much needed weekend off and will be gearing up for an intense July and August. First they will be heading out to Bakersfield CA on July 11th with State of Insomnia, Howitzer and more for an ALL AGES show at the legendary Jerry’s Pizza. Then coming right back home and playing the newest local venue in Las Vegas, High Maintenance Pub. They will be finally be playing a FREE FREE FREE show!! The following week they begin battle at Diablo’s Cantina Rock the Roof battle of the bands against KDT and Slow To Surface, so all you hardcore mother fuckers better be down on the strip supporting our boys!!! Diablos is in front of the Monte Carlo casino on Las Vegas Blvd. For more Rule of Thumb check out their Myspace.com/lvruleofthumb page!

Fallen Vegas is already booked for recording thier full length album at the tone factory. Please help ease the costs of recording by supporting the upcoming Cheyenne Saloon show July 12th, or purchacing their music or merch online at Myspace.com/thefallenvegas. They are also competing in the Diablo’s battle, on August 7th so please come out and support, show the Vegas strip some pure metal! July 30th Catch them at Rio’s McFaddens Pub for Garage Days hosted by Local Show Joe and Area 107.9!

Promotions Bands:

Broken End is now on more sites! Check them out on BrokenEnd.MusicNation.com; Reverbnation.com/brokenend; Purevolume.com/brokenendlv and of course Myspace.com/brokenend.

Jesus or a Gun Will be playing this Forth of July weekend, on Sunday the 6th, they will be downtown at the Bunkhouse. For more details and future shows, check them out at Myspace.com/jesusoragunlv

Concert Calendar:

For all the latest show info and dates, head over to Myspace.com/figgzillamusiclive, or Reverbnation.com/figgzillamusic

Band of the Month:

Check out the latest winner, the band of the year and vote now for the current month! Head over to Myspace.com/figgzillamusicpromotions now!

Deppitt Ink:

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Smash Magazine: Now in FULL COLOR - Smash Magazine can really expand your Las Vegas and St. George fan base by reaching over 40,000 readers an issue and well over 100 Las Vegas and St. George businesses and venues. Contact us NOW to get your ad into the upcoming issue! joshfigg@figgzillamusic.com

Featured website we are on: This week we are pushing our profiles on Facebook! Add the Reverbnation application, and you can add our bands to your profile! Links are all on our Reverbnation.com/manager/figgzillamusicmanagement page!

We do ALOT more than just shows, read whats going on this week with our bands and whats featured on www.FiggZillaMusic.com.

FIRST AND FOREMOST!! Make sure you sign up for our official email list on Reverbnation.com/label/figgzillamusicmanagement, and if youd like to join our official street team click the STREET TEAM BOX on the sign up box. That way you never miss the music knowledge flow!

FM Management>: We currently manage three Las Vegas local bands and things are constantly changing and progressing, hit up our bands pages to why we push them so much!

Rule of Thumb: This week Rule of Thumb has locked down a new show in Barstow, CA with SIX and CONSPIRACY Theory on April 19th, the day after our big Jillians show, which we still have limited tickets left, so contact us or ticketmaster asap!! Arizona in May and Kennys birthday in June, so be on the look out for more info. They also have new merch available at all upcoming shows, and soon online!  AND AND AND 4 new videos on FMTV from their INK FRIDAYS show at Ice House Lounge 3-14-08 now!

Fallen Vegas: They have recently developed an entire acoustic set, and is going to play for the second time at Las Vegas’ House of Blues weekly Acoustic Strip showcase. Also performing with them areDays After Hail, Slow to Surface and the Pickadillos. They have also welcomed back a familiar face in the drummer dept with Darryl and plan on recording music soon. Also updated is their online merch store, tons of different products now with awesome designs, now on their page!

diM.: Unfortunately the Jillians show on April 18th will be Freddie’s last. He was with the band from the start and has chosen to move on. We wish him nothing but the best, and will remain close to the band and FiggZilla Music. So please all diM.wiTs come out to jillians and show your love for an amazing drummer and person and lets have a great time at a great show. Speaking of diM.wiTs, they have launched their street team! Catch all the latest diM news by signing up to the official newsletter availible on diM’s myspace page and the street team page now!

FM Live: We track all of our managed bands shows, our presents showcases and booked/co-sponsored events, and give you all the tools you need to spread the word of each show with flier codes right on our http://www.figgzillamusic.com/codes.html - Code Page.

Shows this week:

4-17 9pm All Ages FREE
HOB Acoustic Strip - Las Vegas, NV
FM Management/Booking: Fallen Vegas, Days After Hail w/ Slow to Surface, and the Pickadillos

4-18 6pm ALL AGES $10
Jillians - Las Vegas, NV
FM Presents: Rule of Thumb, diM, Broken End, Vannacutt, and Edifice of Carrion

4-18 10pm 21+ $5
FM and Fusion Presents: Mullet and Mustache Metal Show (Jillians After Party) w/ Mr. Mustache, Kreep, One Ton Project

4-19 8pm 18+ FREE
Ambiance Steak House - Barstow, CA
FM Management: Rule of Thumb w/ Six, Conspiracy Theory, Provider

4-26 9pm 21+ $5
Vinnys Bar - Bakersfield, CA
FM Management: Rule of Thumb w/ End World Scenerio, Relapse Trigger

FM Band of the Month: Each month we feature 4 different bands in Rock, Metal, Punk, and a FM Pick from out of state. The winner of the month has a chance to repeat once and gets added to the following month’s polls.
This weeks featured band is Vannacutt, and the March Band of the Month is Betting on Tomorrow. The other bands up for nomination are - Holding on to Sound, Red 5, and Funky Jah Punkys.

Deppitt Ink: Our full service graphic design company. We provide graphics for many Las Vegas businesses and local bands, and have just developed the Band Special, so see what we can do for your band, event or business now.

FM Online: We are on more than just Myspace! Help us build a dominate network on more sites, this week we are featuring our main Reverbnation page. If you use it too, please add us as a fan or friend if you are a band!

FiggZillaMusic.com’s Band of the Month Nominations for April:

See all of these bands on www.FiggZillaMusic.com, or on our brand new Myspace.com/figgzillamusicpromotions page, dedicated to current nominations, winners and previous winners. Here are this months bands. And remember, the winner gets the chance to repeat!

Red 5 - http://www.myspace.com/red5lv

Funky Jah Punkys - http://www.myspace.com/funkyjahpunkys

Vannacutt - http://www.myspace.com/vannacuttband

Holding On To Sound - http://www.myspace.com/hotsmusic

MARCH Winner Betting On Tomorrow - http://www.myspace.com/botpunk

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