Ever since captivating the local scene in early 2011, Denver Hard Rock/Metal band Red Tide Rising has been hard at work. In the past two years, they have released two full length EPs, embarked on several national tours, and already have an album set to be released in late June/July. The album, entitled The Rising, has a diverse feel with a song to fit any mood

Per their Facebook page bio “Some roots never die, no matter how they are cut.”

There has never been a statement that rings so true. This band, Stardog Champion, features members from Breaking Benjamin, Lifer and The Drama Club. Comprised of Aaron Fink, Mark James, Josh Karis, and Nick Coyle, Stardog Champion are no strangers to this fickle music business. They’ve been here. They live it. They’ve been in the thick of it. Now, they have regrouped and made a new band, by piecing together their cumulative years of talent to make Stardog Champion. Because of their perseverance, their drive and passion, regardless of their past, they are going to take it to the next level, all whilst boasting an independent status. Oh – and did I mention they rock?! They have therefore been nominated this week’s RockRevolt Indie Band of the Week.

Here at RockRevolt Magazine, we can get very choosy about who we want to nominate as an Indie Band of The Week. We were at a loss. Who should take this coveted position? It was business as usual today, until The Sammus Theory popped up on our radars, and it was like the sky had opened and answered our question!

Ever since 2008, this New Jersey band has been working tediously to keeping punk alive. Influenced by everyone in between Bobby Fuller and Blink-182, they keep the aggressiveness, but infuse it with choruses and a guitar riff that sets up shop in your head, and refuses to leave.

Following their debut 2011 EP Abhorrent Evolution and Grindcore Karaoke demo Nullify the Cycle Oblivionized
have recently finished new recordings for two upcoming split 7inches with USA deathgrind act Plague Widow and UK Grinders Human Cull. Because of their overall kick-ass sound and take no prisoners attitude, this band of dedicated musicians have become RockRevolt Magazine’s Indie Band of the Week!

Stuck Mojo trail blazed the rap-rock genre by melding their heavy metal-bred Southern heritage with a frontman (Bonz) who bled hip-hop. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo set out to experiment with this genre-blending musical hybrid, inspired by bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Faith No More, Run DMC and Black Sabbath. When Stuck Mojo’s first release, “Snappin’ Necks,” appeared in the mid-90′s via Century Media, they were something of a phenomenon to some and a question mark to others. Daring to be different in a non-socially acceptable way, they challenged the system musically and broke down barriers.

Read why this four-piece band from Dallas, TX is going to have one kickass year because they took the time to make a phenomenal debut album that will rock your face off!

Digital Summer is our Indie Band of the Week because they are one of the most successful true DIY bands in the U.S.. Watch a video, grab a free download & if you’re lucky – an autographed CD of their chart-topping new album, Breaking Point.

Atlanta band Viasava is our Indie Band of the Week to kick off February! Check out why this band ROCKS! Watch their new video & read about why we think this band is going nowhere but to the top!

Read why we chose the Minneapolis-based band Scream At The Sun as our coveted Indie Band of the Week! Listen to a tune or two from their album Chant of the Misanthropic and you’ll understand. Oh yes…you’ll understand!

The Swayback is our Indie Band of The Week for so many reasons, including their critically acclaimed album, but mostly because we dig their funky sound and live shows.

From The Fallen is our Indie Band of the Week! Read why this four-piece, female fronted band from Fresno, CA has us wagering our prized possessions on how fast they will be headlining and signed to a label! Listen to the full-stream of their just released album Pulse here!

Birmingham-based Eyes Like 20 is our Indie Band of the Week because they know how to deliver their own aggressive brand of metal-infused alternative rock with a knockout punch.  Their sound is felt as much as heard.  The beats will keep you dancing and the lyrics will move you while your bones rattle. Jonathan Lucas’s voice, an [...]

Known as “America’s Blue Collar band” XFactor1 is the real mother deal y’all. One listen to their newest release Famous. Last. Words. and you will hear an album (and band) that is filled with emotion, energy, and killer hard rocking music. Famous. Last. Words.has 13 ass-kicking treats for your metal ears that will leave you wanting to gorge again and again.

ICONOCAUST is Rock Revolt™ Magazine’s “Indie Band of the Week” because they are masters of brutal metal – spreading their own special brand of face-melting madness to the masses in relentless fashion with great success.

Read why we chose Laura Wilde as our “Indie Band/Artist of the Week” at RockRevolt! Watch her new video and check out some great shots of the Wilde Child live in Atlanta!

STAR CITY MELTDOWN is our “Indie Band of the Week” because they are a hard-hitting band of brothers that is releasing their new album, “Music=War” on their own terms! Listen to three audio tracks & new lyric video!

SLANT is Rock Revolt™ Magazine’s “Indie Band of The Week” for a myriad of reasons, starting with the fact that this LA-based quartet’s music is just straight up kick-ass and as uniquely diverse as the members themselves. Listen to three of their incredible new tracks here!