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10 Second Songs’ Anthony Vincent Takes on Halloween with “12 Songs in the Style of The Nightmare Before Christmas”

10 Second Songs’ Anthony Vincent Takes on Halloween with

“12 Songs in the Style of The Nightmare Before Christmas”

10 Second Songs’ mastermind Anthony Vincent has taken a deliciously spooky turn with his newest video, “12 Songs in the Style of The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Taking on not only a broad range of songs–from Screamin’ Jay Hawkins “I Put A Spell on You” to Rob Zombie’s “Dragula”–and creating individual pieces from the ‘voices’ of specific Nightmare Before Christmas characters, Vincent has taken on some of the most iconic Halloween party favorites and brilliantly filtered them with iconic Danny Elfman orchestration.

“This was my first attempt at tackling an orchestral sound for an entire piece/video, and it was a challenge, a lot of fun and something I’m interested in exploring more as I go. But in this case, I had a lot of fun because I love Halloween and anything Danny Elfman/Tim Burton. ” – Anthony Vincent

“Among the songs getting a fresh spin with Vincent’s vocals are a very theatric rendition of Slayer’s ‘Dead Skin Mask,’ a spooktacular but brief nod to Rob Zombie’s ‘Dragula’ and Type O Negative’s ‘Black No. 1’ as more of a melodic ballad. And what would a medley of songs covered in the style of The Nightmare Before Christmas be without the singer taking on a song from the composer, revisiting Danny Elfman’s work in Oingo Boingo with ‘Dead Man’s Party.'” – Loudwire

“The Nightmare Before Christmas contains one of the most iconic Halloween soundtracks of all time, but what would happen if you took the voices of Jack Skellington or Oogie Boogie and had them sing creepy tracks from Slayer and Michael Jackson?  The results are better than you ever could have imagined.” – Alternative Press

Photos: NOTHING MORE at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of Nothing More at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

This was the second time I had seen Nothing More live in the past month.  I can honestly say that I still feel that’s not enough.  There is an energy that instantly hits when Nothing More opens up with “Christ Copyright”.  The Stories We Tell Ourselves is an extremely strong album that proves what these Texans are capable of.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Don’t Stop” featuring Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix.

Photos: PALAYE ROYALE at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/21/2017

Photos of Palaye Royale at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 21, 2017.

After an almost hour delay due to a schedule change, Palaye Royale opened the Monster Main Stage on day one of Aftershock.  The best way to describe this band as “Fashion Rock”, which makes sense as the band just performed at LA Fashion Week.  Another notable event for vocalist Remington Leith performed the singing vocals for Andy Black in the new film American Satan.  While the band is still young they show a lot of potential in their talent.  Click on any of the photos below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Mr. Doctor Man”.

Album Review: Red – Gone

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Photos: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of Five Finger Death Punch at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

It was a homecoming for Ivan Moody as Five Finger Death Punch closed out the Blackcraft Stage on day two of Aftershock.  When I think of energetic crowds hanging over the barricade desperate to get close to a band, 5FDP usually comes to the top of the list.  The band has created a loyal and rowdy fanbase across the United States and there were many that turned out at Aftershock.  The band will be releasing a Greatest Hits album in the near future and are planning a new album and tour in 2018.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Under and Over It”.

Photos: IN THIS MOMENT at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of In This Moment at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

Maria Brink and company performed their ritual on day two of Aftershock.  Every time I see In This Moment live I wonder how the presentation will go for each song, and every time I’m surprised with what I see.  In This Moment is currently promoting their latest album Ritual which is available now.  Click any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Oh Lord”.

Photos: DED at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of Ded at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

All eyes were on Ded (get it?) on day two of Aftershock.  Ded have been featured heavily on SiriusXM Octane and are still touring through the year and will also be on Shiprocked this January.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Remember The Enemy”.

Interview with Justin Sane of ANTI-FLAG at Aftershock 2017

After Anti-Flag’s performance at Aftershock, Justin Sane stops to talk about how money is the focus of all politics and the band’s upcoming album American Fall.

Photos: BEARTOOTH at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of Beartooth at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

Just two days before winning the Loudwire Music Award for Breakthrough Band of the Year, Beartooth performed on the Main Stage on day two of Aftershock in Sacramento, CA.  The photos below captivate the no nonsense style of hard rock these men perform.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Hated”.

Photos: STARSET at Aftershock in Sacramento, CA 10/22/2017

Photos of Starset at Aftershock 2017. 

All photos taken by Luke Spencer

in Sacramento, CA on October 22, 2017.

The newest demonstration was given in Sacramento at Aftershock.  Starset is currently on tour and promoting their latest album Vessels as well as promoting their recently published graphic novel “Prox Transmissions” from Marvel.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Monster”.