ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month- August

Tim Wenger | August 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month give independent artists who have not been featured in our magazine the opportunity to have their bio published, have their tracks played on Music Buzz LIVE Radio (Wednesdays from 6-8 pm on worldviral.tv) and get on our radar. All artists are selected via submissions through their ReverbNation pages.

BLACK LUNG

Black Lung originated its’ filth style satanic punk around 1989 in Denver, CO. Black Lung released Necromancy Bleeds the Greed demo in April 1992. In 2003 Black Lung released The System Shutdown 7′ vinyl on Bad People Records and Soulless Lemming Records (Colorado Springs, CO) Later in 2003 Black Lung went back to the studio and recorded 5 songs for the Eviscerated Soul / Black Lung Split CD in preparation for their US Tour. Black Lung went on tour for 3 weeks and was very successful on their very first and only US Tour. In 2011 Black Lung released their Light of Lucifer album. This marked a change for the band. Black Lung incorporated death metal into their hardcore punk style creating Satanic Punk Rock with a Death Metal twist. This music is not intended for the weak. If you like death metal, punk rock and horror films, you are sure to love the music of Black Lung. The Pentagram of Black Lungs Circle is Strong. Black Lung is one of Denver’s longest lasting underground hardcore punk bands in Denver’s History.

Online: reverbnation.com/satanicpunkkrocklegendsblacklung

Matchette

Matchette is a trio consisting of Jay C on drums, Roman Soria on bass and Jeff Matchette on guitar and vocals. In previous bands Jeff has been an opening act for Godsmack, 3 Doors down, Candlebox, Dishwalla, and other touring bands.
Jay was the drummer for Emilio Emilo, 9/10s of the law and various other bands throughout Colorado. Roman Soria has been a bass player in several bands.

Online: reverbnation.com/matchette4

Dave Mensch

Dave Mensch, a singer/songwriter from Durango CO, crosses over genres from Rock to Country to Pop. But it’s not just the music and captivating vocals that make him sought after for live performances. “He is a pure entertainer. Drawing audiences in from city to city with his comedic personality, improv-lyrics and songs you love to sing! But the pleasant surprise with a Dave Mensch show is his ability to make you feel at home no matter what venue your in. A talented vocalist and songwriter with an extensive music library. As a venue owner, I’ve supported the local music scene in downtown Colorado Springs for over 11 years and have to say Dave Mensch is a rare find amongst musicians. Dave became a local favorite instantly.” (Phil Duhon – CEO Oscar’s Tejon Street) Performing 200 to 250 shows a year regularly across Colorado and New Mexico… he is always on tour. Two albums have been released on iTunes and a third is making it’s way to you at the end of 2014.

Online: reverbnation.com/davemenschmusic

Fabled

Combining influences from folk, rock, and synth pop, Fabled creates a blend of music that gets people up and grooving. This sound, coupled with infectious lyrics, has the crowd singing and dancing from the start of a show to the finish. Drawing inspiration from classic rock/folk artists such as Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Fleetwood Mac, and then pulling that into a modern synth rock style similar to Of Monsters and Men and Grouplove, Fabled is generating a unique and catchy sound that is starting to build a buzz in Denver and the surrounding areas. With their debut single, A Fisherman’s Tale, already being featured on Denver’s 107X, Fabled is finishing up the rest of their EP, while playing exciting shows that their fans will not soon forget.