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SoundVision is in Mesa,AZ. The facility is a quiet, creative environment combining the best analog pres & analog front end to the best digital has to offer. Full lounge with kitchen,internet & mulitple TV`s each set up with game stations. The studio often has outside producers bringing work & bands into this environment to produce or mix their releases but is primarily used as the recording enviroment for producer Michael Beck.Michael has worked in just about every branch of the music business.Radio DJ for several valley rock/alternative radio stations,A&R for several record companys,management,industry consultation & as a touring singer with many international releases as well as the producer/engineer for countless records. Find out more about Michael in the bio section.
The newly built control room featuring a full Pro Tools sytem with a fully automated Focusrite Control24 console, Neve/Focusrite mic pres & eq`s, vintage dbx compressors, & monitoring from Urei 809`s, Tannoy NFM`s, & of course Yamaha NS-10`s.
SoundVision Studios has now got the new HD3 Accel Pro Tools system installed & running. (The biggest baddest Pro Tools rig to date!).
CURRENT STUDIO NEWS!:
Keeping Shay (pictured without their drummer)has been in tracking their upcoming full length release.
Paisty Jenny spent the summer on tour and then released their new cd "Head In A Haze" and a video for the single "Anything".You can check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srXniJNyMw8
Jeordie was in recording a track for the 2011 Alice Cooper Proof Is In The Pudding cd.The track was written by her mom,Melanie Safka,who scored a top 5 hit in 1971 with "Brand New Key:.
With elements of American 7 string metal blended with European thrash and melodic death,In Peril were recording a single.Check out "Fall of Eden" here: http://inperilmetal.com/Media.html
Christian Iverson 14(bass/lead vocals),Brandon Iverson 13(drums/vocals),and their best friend and neighbor, Colin Kuntz 14 (guitar/vocals)are Run2Cover.They were in recording some new material for the School Jam USA National Battle of the bands. Vote for them here: http://www.schooljamusa.com/bands/run-2-cover?page=1
Blending elements of Tool,Alter Bridge and Rage Aginst The Machine,Atoms Fall is busy recording their new cd.The first single SinEater is available now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WmJtvgTXr0
Top Dead Center released "Livin The Scream" to the masses.You can check out the first single "Hope To Die" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kj60effbkg
Failing To Fly was in recording the first few tracks off thier upcoming release.
Rob Randolph Band released their video for the track "Distaste" off their new cd. You can see it here: Rob Randolph "Distaste" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmHGa8wY3KU
Heres the link: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/05/local_band_born_loser_and_the.php
An article for Born Loser And The Hangers On in Phoenix New Times Magazine.Also a link to thier video for "Mosquito",the first single off their new EP.
Losing God just released thier newest cd.Here is a recent review. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/notes/arizonamusicreviews-phoenix/trinity-records-and-losing-god-review-123-12-stars-out-of-5/105414732881299
The new cd from Paisty Jenny "Head In a Haze" will be in stores this summer.On tour now with Saving Abel and Red Line Chemistry supporting the new single "Anything" - out now.
Billy Smiley (Whiteheart) was in tracking vocals. Pictured here with SoundVisions assistant engineer Mark Gray.
Lustmord was in tracking and mixing a song for a movie soundtrack with help from Ritual Steel singer John Cason.
Rob Randolph and band finished tracking thier new cd.Thier first single "Distaste" is out now with a video for the song out shortly.
Paisty Jenny has just finished tracking thier next release.Michael Beck is at the helm mixing for a summer release.
Arizona`s own Top Dead Center has been in finishing up vocal tracks for thier upcoming new release with producer Michael Beck.Look for it in stores this summer!
Losing God are in tracking and mixing the debut release that should be out before the end of the year.They are pictured here with producer and avid Viking fan Michael Beck.Check www.myspace.com/losinggod for some of the new material as well as soundbites from them on Arizona`s 98 KUPD.
ex-Legend of A Sailor drummers new band Andromeda will be playing with The Wakening at their cd release on 09/11 at Chaser`s in Scottsdale.Check their new music out at www.myspace.com/andromedaaz .
The Wakening was in to track and mix their new cd.They are pictured here with producer Michael Beck.They will be releaseing the new cd on Sat. 09/11 at Chaser`s in Scottsdale.Some of the new release is up at www.myspace.com/thewakeningmetal.
Arizona`s Secondary Truth was in to track and mix the first part of thier upcoming release entitled "Genre".They have have been enjoying some airplay on the valleys rock station KUPD with the track "3`s Company".Find them at www.myspace.com/secondarytruth
The acoustic/rock/pop duo JaMm was in to record and mix the first of their upcoming release. Check `em out at www.myspace.com/jasonandmatthewmades
Some great tracks on this disc.Some never before released from Split The Enemy,Top Dead Center,DeepBlackLed,Andromeda,The Wakening,The Foxfire Experiment,as well as No Longer Together,Sandaka,Secondary Truth,Lustmord,and Losing God.First 100 in the door get it FFFFRRRREEEEEE!!!
Top Dead Center was in recording thier debut release. Watch for it on shelves and them on tour this summer.Some of new tracks are up on the myspace page now.Check `em out!
Split The Enemy was just in and re-tracked vocals for a song from their latest release "The Beast Manifest" with new singer Tyler Coleman (pictured with guitarist Mike Ellerbeck).Watch for new material this fall.
75 Summers singer Todd Owens hangs out in the lounge while recording his acoustic solo E.P.Look for a release this summer.
Punk rock band Nothing Add All was in doing the first tracks for thier upcopming E.P.
The latin sounds of Guitaras Latinas were just in recording their newest release.Pictured here with producer Michael Beck.
Link Haze from Phoenix ,AZ was in doing some demo tracks.
Alice Coopr`s son Dash brought in his band Runaway Phoenix to record the opening track for the Alice Cooper "Taste of Christmas Pudding"cd which is available at all Hot Topic stores.Some of the best bands the Phoenix valley has to offer recorded tracks with producer Michael Beck for the disc. All proceeds go to Alice`s charity Solid Rock,to help build a music oriented teen center in Phoenix.Go to www.alicepudding.com for more info.
Lustmord started the first several tracks for a new upcoming release.myspace.com/alustmord666. They are pictured with the guitarist from Kult of Thorn who did some additional guitar tracks.
The Skacas finally finished their highly anticipated debut release as well as contributing a track for the Alice Cooper "Taste of Christmas Pudding" cd.They are pictured here with producer & SoundVision Recording owner Michael Beck.New tracks are up at www.myspace.com/theskacas
Former Capitol Records artist Ray Mill was in to do his new release.You can check it out at myspace.com/raymillmusic
Top Dead Center was in recently to record the first few songs for thier new release.Check `em out at myspace.com/topdeadcenter666.
Flying Standby were just back in finishing their debut release.Look for it in stores before the end of the year.They also have a track on the new Alice Cooper "Taste of Christmas Pudding" cd. Hear some of the new music at myspace.com/flyingstandbymusic.
Split The Enemy is currently working on a new track that will feature Soilwork singer Björn Strid guesting on vocals. Pictured is STE guitarist Mike Ellerbeck,SoundVision Recording producer Michael Beck,STE guitarist Zack Martin,Soilwork singer Bjorn Strid,STE singer Nick Charles & solo artist Dylan. Look for the new track as an internet only release in Oct/Nov.
In from New Mexico to record & mix their "Dreams They Sold Us" release,was hardcore/rock band Burning Daylight.
Acoustic rock/blues & 2 time Phoenix Music Awards nominee Haven James just finished their new full legnth cd "Things We Thought We Knew". Look for it in stores before the end of the year.
Phoenix/Ahwatukee thrash metal band Karnage were back in recording more material for an upcoming release.
Phoenix rock/alternative band Flying Standby were in recording new material.
The 2008 Tucson Music Melee winners Rocksauce were just in doing some new material with engineer Nick Cruz.
Capt. Squeegee came back in after recording their debut e.p to record & mix their first full length cd "Nothing vs. Everything". Look for it in stores now.
Up & coming young metal sensations Split The Enemy finished mixing their first full legnth release "The Beast Manifests" which is in stores now.
Experimental/progressive metal band Womb Broom & The Janitors of Love were just recording new material.
Diluted has been in recording new material for an upcoming full legnth release.
Arizonas Split The Enemy are in pre-production with producer Michael Beck & will be back in the studio for their follow-up to their debut ep "Hope In Distance". This will also be their first full legnth release. Look for the cd on shelves & them on tour this summer. You can hear some of the already finished tracks on their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/splittheenemy.
This Seasons Love. A Ppop/indie rock band from Chandler,AZ were just in doing some new material. Check `em out at www.myspace.com/thisseasonslove.
Buckeye, Az`s hardcore/death band A Fatal Defect just finished some new material. Check their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/afataldefect.
Following up the "Metal & Metric Pace" ep, Captain Squeegee have been back in with producer Michael Beck doing their first full length release.They are pictured overdubbing some vocals with some Soap Sud fanatics. The new cd will be out this spring on MadPlaid Records. They also were just nominated for "Performer of the Year" by the Phoenix Music Awards. Check their Myspace at www.myspace.com/csatss for more details and some material from the new cd soon.
Scottsdale,Az`s progressive death band Legend of a Sailor was just in doing some new material. You can hear it on their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/legendofasailor.
Alternative/metal band Black Metal Box from was back in with producer Michael Beck finishing their debut release. Look for the new cd out this spring/summer or check out some of the new material at www.myspace.com/blackmetalbox.
After coming in early in the new year to record some new material,Arizonas own Knights of the Abyss are back in with engineer Matt Keller tracking a new record that should be out this spring/summer.
Heres SoundVision`s newest addition ,Matt Keller. Matt joins Michael Beck as part of the engineering staff.He came to us highley recommended & with some impressive credits.
Screamo/metal band Beyond City Lights from "Chandlicopa", Arizona just finished up some new songs.
The classic rock/funk sounds of the The Foxfire Experiment was just in doing some last minute overdubs for thier new upcoming ep.
Christian screamo band A Voice of Authority just finished doing some new material for an upcoming ep.
Michael Beck just finished producing "A Taste Of Christmas Pudding" for Alice Coopers annual Proof is in the Pudding.It will be available at Alice Cooperstown & at all Zia Records locations on Nov.4th.Proceeds benefit The Rock,which will be a youth center/concert venue in Phoenix.Visit www.srfrock.org for more info.
Split The Enemy is back after a brief hiatus & working on new material.Hear the first of the new material on their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/splittheenemy .
Playing God just released their second release called "Empty".They have also been getting airplay on 98KUPD with the single "Black Sunday". Look for it & some other songs from the new disc on their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/playinggod333.
Juicy Newt just finished mixing their newest material which should hit their Myspace page soon.They had some nice things to say in their news blog: "We just got done recording 3 songs with Michael Beck of Soundvision Studios in Mesa. It was a great learning experience for all of us. We had never really worked with a producer before and it was definitely more fun than expected. Michael Beck is a really neat-o guy who knows his shit! Go to him! He will show you the way! Our new recordings will be up soon. We will let you know!"
Metal/alternative band Black Metal Box from Gilbert,Az was in tracking & mixing new demo material.
Hip-Hop artist BrownGod & producer Gold Coinz were in tracking & mixing new material for an upcoming release.
After recording & mixing their "Behind The Metal & Metric Pace" ep last year with producer Michael Beck,Captain Squeegee & the Soap Suds spent most of the summer touring the southwest(including a stop at the Warp Tour).They are now back in tracking pre-production material for their first full lenghth release due sometime after the first of the year.
After thier recent live radio debut on the Frosty,Heidi & Frank show on Arizonas 101.5 The Zone.The all girl trio of Juicy Newt are in with producer Michael Beck,tracking & mixing some new material.Look for it on their Myspace page soon.
The rock/blues band The Foxfire Experiment are in the mixing stages of their debut ep with Michael Beck producing.Look for the new disc in stores this fall.
The brothers that make up the country/singer songwrighting duo of Chade & Jace just finished up tracking & are headed into the mixing stage of their 1st release with producer Michael Beck.
Aimless are in tracking more material for their upcoming full length release.They are pictured here with producer for the record Michael Beck after a looooong day of tracking.
Karnage finished mixing their new material.Hear it on their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/karnageaz.
Idle Red has can be seen on Fuse TV as part of the Bodog Music competition.Look for a nationally distubuted compilation cd that features the track "Stand Up" from their "Face Your Fears" ep. The Bodog Music $1 Million Battle of the Bands is music competition boasting 7,223 registered bands, an interactive, multi-platform online community, 326 live music showcases, and a soon-to-be-launched reality TV show based on the competition. The 2,395 groups that battled it out were after the grand prize: a $1-million worldwide marketing and recording contract with Bodog Music. The 2006 Bodog Music $1 Million Battle of the Bands City Wide Warfare winners are: Atlanta - The Mood Boston - Fear Nuttin Band Chicago - Left 4 Dead Dallas - Ashmore Denver - The Desciples Detroit - Silverspork Houston - Subversa Los Angeles - BLAXMYTH Miami - Big Bang Radio Minneapolis - Leroy Smokes New York City - Live Society Philadelphia - Burn Down All Stars Phoenix - Idle Red Seattle - Fall From Grace San Francisco - Strifer Tampa - MuRdok Washington - Ahimsa Sunrise Film crews have been following every step closely in each city, with a reality TV show in the works. Stay tuned for more information on the Bodog Music $1 Million Battle of the Bands, the TV show and more in 2007.
Split The Enemy has been writing new material & has added ex-Coughing Up Blood guitarist Mike Ellerbeck as an additional guitarist.Heres an update from their MySpace page: We've been kicking ass over @ Riffstar.com. As a lot of you know, we just entered our song "Land of Serenity" into an online 'Rock Song' contest (riffstar.com). In the past 3 days, we've moved up to the #1 spot...all because of you kick ass fans voting for us. Give it up for yourselves!! We've just entered another song into a 'Songwriting' contest on the same website (riffstar.com). "To Awake In A Nightmare" was just entered into this contest. What we recommend. 1) Visit www.riffstar.com 2)When the page loads, you will see a search bar at the top. Enter Split The Enemy. 3) You will see results for both of our songs. Click each profile to Vote/Rate our song. Please do this for both songs!! Also, rate the song as well while you're there. Do this as many times as you can. We need your guys' votes. Let's do this. You've pushed 'Land of Serenity' to the #1 spot in 3 days. Let's push our #12 rating on the whole website to #1.We know you can do this. Let's show riffstar.com who's boss!
Alternative rock band Shades of Silver were just in tracking some new material.They`ll be mixing & mastering in July.Look for the new material on their MySpace page soon.
The members of the 3 piece indie/rock band Guitassdrum were just in doing tracking some new demo material.
Captain Squeegee member Austin Mack was in doing some session work for producer Michael Beck for an upcoming release.
After coming in to do their EP earlier in the year,Los Angeles rock/electronica band XRayOk have just signed with Cordless Records(Warner Music Group).The EP is due out in June, and are they are currently planning a summer tour.
Thrash metal band Karnage just finished tracking with producer Michael Beck.Look for the new material on their MySpace page (www.myspace.com/karnageaz) in June.
Downward Dog was just in tracking drums for thier newest release.
ex-Split The Enemy singer Nick Charles has his solo project called Highest Caliber in tracking at the moment. Adding tracks to the new cd are bassist Landon Wiggs,guitarist Tom Mesquita & lead guitarist Mike Ellerbeck
Captain Squeegee & The Soap Suds just picked up an Mills Acoustics endorsment.(Mills also endorse Chris Henderson from 3 Doors Down)They also just had a write up in the State Press Magazine before their appearance at the Temp Music Festival.You can see the article at : http://www.asuwebdevil.com/issues/2007/03/28/style/700469
Also in finishing up vocals for their new release is singer Mike Dryden from Playing God. pictured in the parking lot with a new ride.
Left Alive singer,Zach,is in finishing up vocals for their new release.Look for their new disc in stores this summer & some pre release mixes up on their MySpace page.
Abigail Williams was in last summer for tracking their release for Candlelight Records .Now the record is out & has got them on the vote for best metal newcomer.Vote for them at www.metalhammer.co.uk/gods
Gilbert metal band Shotgun Shootout is in the studio working on demo material.
Phoenix rock/alternative band 22RED is in the studio with producer Michael Beck tracking some new material.They are also currently moving up the charts at Hollywood Music TV.Check out their profile at: http://www.hollywoodmusic.tv/22red
Been busy with several upgrades in both the control & tracking room.We just got our brand new wood floor installed in the tracking room.The room was built for this floor but it took a while to get it in.Now that its in,drum tones are on a whole different level!!!
We also just upgraded our ProTools HD3 Accel system to the top of the line 7.3.1 version.This help accommodate the new Focusrite Liquid Mix. Liquid Mix gives us an arsenal of some of the best compressors & eq`s in the business.
The list is long,but it contains eq`s & compression from Neve,Manley.Trident,API,SSL,Avalon,Chandler "Abbey Road"Edition,and many more.Specifically designed for mixing,it also allows us to design channel strips for a custom mixing console for smoother,more punchey mixes than ever before.
Phoenix ska band The Skacas just did a live set on 101.5 Free FM.You can listen to the interview & some of their studio material at: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=60685414&MyToken=3468aaf6-586e-463d-8204-3bc3ab3c8703
Left Alive members Russ(drums) & Trent(guitars) are in with producer Michael Beck tracking their upcoming release.
Playing God guitarists Mike Davis & Jeromy Scott just got thru tracking. Mixing should start in March to finish their upcoming EP.
Aimless are currently enjoying airplay on 101.5 "The Zone".They also recently did an acoustic set on the Big O & Dukes show.
Phoenix, Az metal band, Playing God recently pick up endorsements from Krank Amplifacation & Halo Guitars.They are currently back in pre-production with producer Michael Beck & plan on hitting the studio this month to finish the disc they started with Beck last summer.Look for the material they did last summer on their Myspace page & the ep in stores late spring `07.
Over 250 shows, in 17 major markets, have been battled to bring the City Wide Warfare round of the One Million Dollar Bodog Battle of the Bands. The final city round in Phoenix, AZ took place on Dec. 16th at Celebrity Theatre, with a packed house of over 1,870 fans, friends and family of the competing bands. The bands are all scratching, fighting and clawing their way forward for their chance to win the coveted grand prize of a One Million dollar worldwide record deal with BodogMusic. Leaving the crowd in amazement, Idle Red attacked the stage and blew everyone away. Winning the City Wide Warfare round in Phoenix Idle Red will now compete in the final round of Bodog Battle of the Bands. To listen to Idle Red, go to their MYPACE and for more information on the winning bands, go to BodogMusic.
Surprise,AZ metal/hardcore band Mary Bell were in with producer Michael Beck tracking & mixing some demo material. Visit them at www.myspace.com/marybellmusicband.
Phoenix emo band Out Of Reverie just finished their first demo.You can here the tracks via their Myspace page
Coldwell Corruption are in the studio finishing their upcoming ep. They are pictured here with producer Michael Beck.Look for the release after the first of the year.
Chandler area metal/screamo band To Tysons End are in doing the first part of their upcoming ep.Look for some new tracks on their Myspace page in Oct.
To The Left Of Christmas 2006
To The Left Of Christmas is a collection of some of the valleys top local bands playing original versions of some great Christmas classics. Featuring music from Radiance, Split The Enemy, Idle Red, Downward Dog, Capt.Squeegee & The Soap Suds,Side Effect, KraiseD & Jeordie.
TEMPE - Captain Squeegee and the Soapsuds beat out 13 other bands over the weekend to capture first place in Arizona State University's Battle
of Bands event. The weeklong band battle culminated around midnight Saturday as part of the university's Homecoming Block Party.
Rules required at least one band member be an ASU student or faculty member.Captain Squeegee and the Soapsuds won $1,500 and an invitation to play
in the Tempe Music Festival next spring.see the article at www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/1024evbriefs1024.html
SoundVision Recording alumni Captain Squeegee & the Soap Suds will be playing Egdgefest2006 with: Incubus, Rise Against, 30 Seconds To Mars, Authority Zero, Jack's Mannequin, She Wants Revenge, Sparta, A Change Of Pace, Fayuca, Sixstitch, Vitruvian, Thousand Yard Stare, Seconds To Breathe, Vayden, Vylet Wylde, Via Vengeance, Anglo Saxon, & The Cover Up!
On the 2nd stage at 4:40pm September, 30 2006 at EDGEFEST @ Tempe Beach Park ,Mill Ave & Rio Salado, Tempe, AZ 85280
Coldwell Corruption is currently in pre-production with producer Michael Beck to finish their "Whats $20 If Your Already Dead" e.p. Tracking will start in Oct. with a release date for around the first of the year.
After stopping by to put down tracks for their debut for Candlemass Records,Abigail Williams will be touring to support their upcoming release.Here are some of the upcoming tour dates.
Vocalist Nick Charles (ex-Split The Enemy) is in with producer Michael Beck starting his first solo release.Look for it & some material from his new band around the first of the year.
Singer/songwriter Justin Abatte was back in the studio recording some new acoustic material.
Free show for all our die hard fans that are always there to support us! Its our way of saying thanks for always being there and for all the times you've paid to see us and haven't been able to really chill with us. It's also a great way for new people to meet us for the first time... Bring your friends out for free burgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and LIVE IDLE RED MUSIC. We'll be there from 7pm to 10pm! See ya there. Hear all our songs, save all your $$$ The dogs start coming off the grill at 7:00PM, and the music starts soon after. Don't Miss it!! Dobson Ranch Park is South of US 60 on Dobson Road. Go past Baseline Road, then left at the second stoplight (West Los Lagos Vista) into the Dobson Ranch parking lot. Visit www.idlered.com for a map All Ages Show, No alcohol in Dobson Ranch Park. We will rock you and your little dogs too. Idle Red ~ Steve, Chris, Trey and Mike
Mesa,Arizona pop punk rockers Aimless were just in doing tracks for a new demo with producer/engineer Michael Beck.One of the tracks will appear on an upcoming comp cd from Sexy Killer Records that will also feature Big Wig from Fearless Records & Allister from Drive Thru Records. The cd will be distributed all over the US and the UK and also be promoted to radio and independant record labels around the world. Both songs are also featured on their webpage(aimlessrocks.com) & on their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/aimless.
Phoenix rock band KraiseD has been in cutting some drum tracks for new material as well as a track to be added to the Left Of Christmas local Christmas music cd from Dune Records.The disc will be out in November exclusively available at Zia Records .More details will be coming soon!
22Red from Phoenix,AZ were just in mastering their new cd before heading out on a west coast tour.
Phoenix area band 3rd Left Turn were just in recording a new demo. Check their Myspace page for the new material.
The Skacas have been tracking new material with producer Michael Beck.Look for that new material some time this summer followed by an E.P later this year.
Abigail Williams,who were in recently,has a track on this compilation cd.Candlelight released a special budget priced double CD with exclusive tracks to introduce its latest signings.
Local Frequency has a new time slot!!! Local Frequency has moved to Sunday nights 11pm-12midnight. It's now a full hour of Arizona Local Music! So tune into Local Frequency on The Edge 103.9, this and every Sunday night from 11pm-12midnight for an hour of Arizona local music.
Abigail Williams have been in lately to start tracking their first full length for Candlelight/Candlelight USA Records(Opeth,Dismember,Entombed). Pictured are new drummer(ex Black Dahlia Murder) Zach Gibson(drums), Ken Sorceron(vocals,guitar), & Ellyllon(piano,orchestra) taking a break from recording in the lounge. Expect the record to drop this fall,opening for Testament in July before a UK tour with Suicide Silence in October.
Motorsports Mania Digs the Dog... Motorsports Mania has launched a brand new website that features the music of Downward Dog! Longtime motorsports enthusiast and host of Fox Sports Network Arizona`s Motorsports Mania (seen Saturday mornings at 8:30am) Wally Cahill met the band at a performance at Arrowhead Honda in December and since then has used several tracks from the band's "Time Marches On" disc on his show and all over the brand new web site.
The members of Frail Dreams pile on the control room couch while listening back to recording takes.The band is in doing a demo.One of the tracks will be included on an upcoming compilation disc from Dyspunktional Records.
SPLIT THE ENEMY / PLAYING GOD release split cd May, 19 2006 at The Clubhouse Music Venue w/ Hed Pe and more!!
Not Available, Tempe , AZ Cost: $12 ZO Entertainment & Bigfish Productions present... Suburban Noize Recording Artists (HED) p.e., Mower, and Wicked Wisdom, also playing Split The Enemy and Playing God. All Ages- Tickets are $12, $15 at the door Sponsored by Suburban Noize Records.com and Suburban Underground Clothing AZ. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: www.luckymanonline.com, Zia Records and the Marquee boxoffice. WWW.CLUBHOUSEGIGS.COM STE will also be showing up up at Wonderland Records (Releasing new music!!!) right next to Wallace Theatres, on Gilbert and Warner, Gilbert, AZ 85296 earlier in the day on May 19th.
If you buy their current release (Hope In Distance) you`ll be the first to get their brand new split cd w/ Playing God FREEEEEEEE!!!!!. YES FREE!
The brothers that make up the band Key Element are back in doing new material.
"Time Marches On" Almost Sold Out! The first pressing of Time Marches On is nearly sold out. The band only has a handful of copies for sale at shows. Get your copy at any Valley Zia records store or download "Time Marches On" to your iPod or other MP3 player at Apple iTunes, MSN Music, MusicNet and SonyConnect. You may also order the CD through Tower Records and of course CDBaby.com
Key Element will be coming back in to do more new material this spring. Heres a recent review on the material they did when they were in late last year: www.looseylucy.com/news
Coldwell Corruption now have the first 3 songs from their upcoming release finished & on their MySpace page (you can get there thru the links page). Look for the full cd out in Sept.
This show will include a couple recent SoundVision bands. Both Playing God & Split The Enemy have been in doing new material lately.
Playing God has just finished mixing with producer Michael Beck & has some of the unmastered songs off their new ep on their Myspace page. Look for the full ep available some time in May.
yes, thats right!!! we finally have a CD release date for our EP "Behind the Metal and Metric Pace"!!!!
Split The Enemy guitarist Zack Martin was in laying down tracks for some new material.
Knuckle Love Records band Rotten Youth have some news from their MySpace page ( http://www.myspace.com/rottenyouth ) :Just wanted to let you all know that our song: "Thought Control" is scheduled to be on AZPunk's Compilation #4. The comp. will be out sometime in November (one of the tuesdays most likely.) Much thanks to Mike(Ellerbeck) at Soundvision Studios in Mesa. Until next time, Cheers!Rotten Youth
Idle Red now has a new video up for a track off their debut cd called "Stand Up". Look for it all over MySpace.com or on their web-site(you can get there thru the links page). They have been doing final mixes before being mastered. Look for it in stores this spring.
Coldwell Corruption just started tracking some new music for a summer release.But should have some pre-release material on their web-site sometime in April.
Playing God has been in burning the midnight oil as of late recording their sophomore release.Here they are pictured with producer Michael Beck.
Another SoundVision client has a recent article in the current issue of EQ magazine.You can check it out at http://www.eqmag.com/story.asp?storycode=13269 for the full story.
R & B singer Promise,is in tracking new material for the Big Head Boys label.
The members of Playing God are pictured here starting pre-production with producer Michael Beck for their next release. Tracking starts in March & a new cd should hit stores before summer.
One of SoundVision`s past clients was recently featured in Mix Magazine. The valleys own turntableist DJ Radar performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City.Read the whole article at http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_classical_turntablism
Asher was in recently laying down tracks for their newest release.
The DSP Project in doing demo material & should have an ep before summer.
Retrospect Records has re-issued a disc from a band that producer Michael Beck was in back in 1990 and produced by Tom Tatman(Stone Sour). Michael also re-mastered the entire record from the original master tapes.Hair metal at its finest! (you can get to Retrospect Records thru the links page)
MANILA THRILLS - TOMORROW'S WAITING
HERE IT IS!! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD MEET MANILA THRILLS. HAILING FROM THE MID-WEST , MANILA THRILLS PACKS A PUNCH OF PURE HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT WILL BE AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. DIGITALLY REMASTERED BY VOCALIST MICHAEL BECK AND INCLUDING 4 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS , CHECK OUT THESE SOUND CLIPS AND GET YOUR MANILA THRILLS TODAY..
Idle Red has returned to SoundVision after recording their first demo last year.They have been writing new material & working in pre-production with producer Michael Beck & are now busy tracking their first release. Look for the new cd sometime in March.You can check out the recording updates on their web-site (you can get their thru the links page).
Lightyear recently changer their name to 3 SECOND DELAY.They also just got a review on garageband.com.You can read a portion of it below.
"4.5 out of 5 stars Clever power pop makes for a great listen Great catchy little melodic hook in the intro guitars grabs you and says, "this one is going to be fun." And the song doesn't let you down. The herky-jerky feel of the beat in the verse is very clever and really sets up a perfect payoff in the chorus. I like the punchy guitars all the way through and nice harmonies in the chorus. Good drum work on what sounds like a tricky one to play. Singer is just what the doctor ordered for a power pop song like this one. This is some very tasty ear candy with some clever melodic and lyrical things going on".
The band Liquid has been in around the holidays.They spent some time with producer Michael Beck in pre-production toward the end of the year & are now tracking that material for an upcoming demo.
Playing God were in doing some mixing for some new tracks that they recently recorded.Look for them to be in soon laying down more new tracks for their new release some time after the first of the year.
3/4 of the band The Mourning After was in the control room recently mixing some demo material.
Local metal sensation Split The Enemy (pictured with producer Michael Beck) is in working on new material.This will follow up their successful "Hope in Distance" debut release.Look for some new material from them as well as a full length new release after the first of the year.
The 3 brothers that form the band Key Element have been in recording their debut release.Look for it sometime before the first of the year.
The horn section for Captain Sqeegee & the Soap Suds in the tracking room putting down tracks for their upcoming release.
Believe it or not...this isn't even the whole band! Ska sensations Captain Squeegee & the Soap Suds started laying rhythm tracks for their new upcoming release with producer Michael Beck.
Rotten Youth is in doing tracks for an upcoming label release.They are pictured here with producer Mike Ellerbeck. You can find them at www.myspace.com/rottenyouth .
The Move was in recently cutting tracks for a sample disc.
Singer/songwriter Justin Abbate was in laying down tracks for his solo release w/ guitarists Ron Morley & Craig Goodman.Not pictured is Mink Rebellion drummer Dave Hubbard who did all the drum tracks.
New Times recently did a review of the debut release from Split the Enemy.One of the latest releases to leave the SoundVision control room.The disc was produced by SoundVison`s Michael Beck.
Hers the article: Split the Enemy-
"You probably have condoms in your wallet older than any individual member of Split the Enemy -- drummer Skyler Martin is 13, while guitarist Zach Martin, bassist Landon Wiggs and singer Nick Charles were all safely born a few months into 1990. So it's no wonder that their influences hover between Blink 182, Lamb of God, and Anti-Flag. But while the local press can't resist pullquotes like "If we don't get good grades, we can't play" (see?), the music on this Gilbert band's Hope in Distance CD is no novelty. This music is expertly executed and sits comfortably next to anything you hear on KUPD. In fact, STE has been getting frequent airplay on the station's Red Radio Underground and In the Pit shows since late January. ("I haven't heard a local band this young so good since Jimmy Eat World visited me in the studio when they first started out way back when," says deejay Larry Mac.) Just curious, though: Has Nick Charles ever used his gut-wrenching, Satanic ralphing voice to stay home from school"? www.splittheenemy.com
Jason from Official Version was in recently to master the bands new disc.
This Sat. at The Real Bar, there are THREE SoundVision bands at the same show for The Edge Local Frequency Live.Go check`em out!!!
The first 75 people to hit up one of the bands merch tables will recieve a FREE SoundVision sampler of all 3 bands!!!
Honeystump released their new cd recently. The review called it "one of the best local recordings of this or any other year."
WB 61 "Uncovered" winner Lightyear dropped in to laydown some new material with producer Michael Beck.Singer Ryan,guitarist Ian,bassist Josh,& guitarist Mike are pictured in the control room tracking some acoustic guitar.Drummer Aaron is not pictured.
SoundVision Studios was once again a sponsor for the City of Mesa High School Battle of the Bands at the Mesa Amphitheater.This was the 10th year for the event & put on by Mesa Parks & Recreation.Pictured are the judges Albert Ching from ASU radio 1260am,Mesa Parks & Rec.organizer Marc Beasley,SoundVision producer Michael Beck,& in front are organizers Jill Jarvis & Whitney Bodine from Mesa Parks & Rec. The days winners were We Are They in 3rd place,Epic End came in 2nd,& Captain Squegee & the Soap Suds who took 1st place. All 3 bands won time at SoundVision Recording with Michael Beck as part of their prize packages.Look for their updates here in the news page coming soon!
Common Wall Media artist,Dear & the Headlights were in laying down some new material.
City of Mesa Battle of the Bands: Mesa Amphitheatre to host Battle of the Bands The 10th Annual Battle of the Bands competition for local bands comprised of high school-aged musicians, will be held at April 23rd, 11 a.m., at the Mesa Amphitheatre. Ten bands will perform before a panel of judges including ex-EDGE DJ & Producer/Engineer Michael Beck from SoundVision Studios. ALSO PERFORMING AS THE SPECIAL GUEST FOR THE SHOW IS GILBERT'S OWN SPLIT THE ENEMY
Psychiatrist,speaker,and spiritual teacher,Dr. Mitchell Gibson was in recently doing work on his line of healing cds.
Common Wall Media artist Brian Burgunder hits the tracking room to start on his new record for that label.
Split the Enemy was in recently to finish mixing their highly anticipated debut release with producer/engineer Michael Beck.Pictured are guitarist Zack Martin,bassist Landon Wiggs,Michael Beck(seated),drummer Sky Martin, & vocalist Nick Charles.Their debut cd "Hope in Distance" should be in stores by mid April.
Adept for Destruction are pictured in the control room with engineer Mike Ellerbeck at the controls.They were in recently to record some new material.
Fine China were in recently recording some new material for some B-side releases for the Common Wall Media label.
Thru the control room glass into the tracking room! Drummer Sky Martin & Split the Enemy are back in to finish their EP. Look for the debut disc "Hope in Distance" in stores in April.
BROOKLYN, NY- 22nd Century Rock Magazine Editor Robert Tuozzo contacted Downward Dog regarding a feature article in the magazine's summer issue which will hit stands this June. Other artists that have been featured include Kiss, The Ramones, Megadeth and most-recently, Max Cavalera of Soulfly and "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott
The Reflection were in recently demoing more material. They also have the first two songs off of their upcoming LP "Heaventown" now available for your listening pleasure on their Myspace page. Be sure to check em out and let them know what you think.
Split the Enemy took some of the material off their upcoming debut into 98 KUPD. STE has been enjoying airplay on both the Red Radio Underground & Into The Pit shows at the station for several weeks. Pictured are bassist Landon Wiggs, Into the Pits Marcus Meng, singer Nick Charles, guitarist Zack Martin, drummer Sky Martin & Red Radio Underground host Larry Mac.
History in the Making are pictured in the control room to start recording their new material with producer & drummer Josh Ebner at the helm.
Mourning After was in recently to do some demos.They are pictured here with SoundVision producer Michael Beck.
Idle Red from Mesa, Arizona was in the last week of Jan. with producer Michael Beck to start their new record which should be out this spring. They finished two songs that will be available on a cd sampler as of Feb. 5th. Check `em out at www.idlered.com .
SoundVision Recording is now offering cd duplication & printing! Specializing in short run,quick turnaround & affordable prices. We can do everything from a basic one color demos to full color national releases. Please e-mail or call for prices.
Congratulations to our 2004 BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNER! 1st place: Downward Dog Downward Dog Wins KALTaz Radio Battle of the Bands! Thanks to the listeners of KALTaz.com Downward Dog was voted best band in the Battle of the Bands that took place in December. Thirty local acts were chosen to be played during the station's initial month of broadcast. Votes were tallied over Christmas Weekend and Downward Dog "Time Marches On" was the overall winner. We thank all of you who voted and encourage you to tune it to http://www.kaltaz.com to listen to the best Arizona has to offer along with all your favorite Alternative artists! Listen for "Riptide" their newest single from the album in regular rotation now!
After a little hassle with the weather causing the band to change venues for their cd release at the last minute,Radiance got it done. They sounded great & their new release "The Experiment" is now available. Check out some of the tunes via their website.You can get their thru the links page.
CD Release February í05
Downward Dog has been in recently to finish mastering their new release. Details on the official CD Release Party are coming soon. They will also have an add in the international rock magazine,22nd Century Rock due on the rack in March to promote the new release! Also,check out their brand new website(you can get there thru the links page).
Heres Asher in the studio demoing some new material with "neckless"producer Chuckie Duff.
xrayok has been has been selected to be on the Western Tread (Jim Adkins from Jimmy Eat World's label) compilation CD. It will be released sometime in 2005. Novacaine is the track that will appear. Check out buzzplay.com. Happy Ever After is the #1 song on their site and we are the #1 band in their best unsigned band contest. We are shooting a commercial to run on MTV2 for the release of Reflex, which will be released in January.....
SoundVision Recording is a sponsor for this event so look for us!
The first show (Round 1) airs Wed.Nov.10th.Watch as 12 of Arizona's hottest cover bands compete for over $75,000 in exposure and prizes! Each week you'll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite song.Go to http://www.quick6.com/ for all the details.
Honey Stump was just in mastering their new release for Lone Prarie Records.
The Reflection has been busy recently,opening for many national acts including The Von Bondies and Sloan.They are also just finishing up final mixes for their as yet untitled debut cd.
Voices of Nuance is a womenís double trio with piano accompaniment. They have been entertaining audiences of all ages and sizes for about ten years, performing at such events as the Arizona Womenís Conference in conjunction with Linda Turley and Senator John McCain, the Arizona Goodwill Womenís Auxiliary, The Goldwater Institute and the City of Scottsdale,the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.,The Dial Corporation, Intel, Skymall, Fulton Homes and America West Airlines. For the last few years, the group has been invited to sing the National Anthem as well as the Canadian National Anthem for Diamondback games at Bank One Ballpark. They were recently at SoundVision to mix & master their latest cd.
Split the Enemy are in start on their as yet untitled debut release. Pictured are Zack,Sky & Landon (guitar,drums,& bass).
Nick (singer) from Split The Enemy hits the vocal booth to lay down tracks for their upcoming debut release.
The weekend of Oct. 15th-16th was the end of an era as Dave Knoth is leaving the band to pursue his education and career. Dave's run with the band (then called SCARAB) began in late April of 2000 when he answered an ad in Phoenix's New Times. Although he had never played with a band before, or even out of the confines of his home, Dave brought a creative spirit to the project jumping right in with both feet. Dave's first stage performance came only a week or two later when the band played at Hollywood Alley on May 14th. Now, four-and-a-half years, 2 cd's, three amps and two POD's later, it's time for us to say goodbye to Dave as he heads off to Pharmacy School. He can be proud of what he has been able to achieve with this project and especially so because he was juggling full-time school and work! We hope you'll join us in wishing him the best in his future endeavors. Downward Dogs new release, "Time Marches On" will be in stores soon.
Heres a pic of Dave laying down his tracks for the new Downward Dog release,"Time Marches On".Their new guitarist is still undetermined.Rich formally of Gun Hill Road will be filling in until a permanant replacement is found.
3/4 of the band Foible, from Chandler, are just getting ready to master their new demo.
Foible recording vocal tracks for their upcoming demo.
Just finished matering their new Radiance release "The Experiment". It should be in stores soon or from the Radiance website. Join us on October 22nd for The Liquid Nightmare Show at Alice Cooper'stown.
Pictured are drummer Jack Duff & singer/gutarist T.J Hill of XRayOK.They have finally finished their debut release.Look for "Reflex" in stores & online soon.They have also brought in Michael Hartman, formerly from Kimota, as xrayok's new bassist..Heres a quote from their website( you can get there thru the links page)--OOk, Ok, Ok. I swear our album will be out soon. Its Fantastic!...Look for their feature article in the Oct.21st issue of The Rep.