Hillbilly Vegas Release New Album “ A La Mode”

Rockers Hillbilly Vegas have released their new album “A La Mode”.  Known for their relatable lyrics and raucous live shows, this latest LP showcases a band firing on all cylinders as their career continues to grow.  The LP was self-produced at their home studio in Oklahoma and is available in digital, CD and Vinyl formats through Quarto Valley Records.

The album focus track is the hard-driving “Miss America”. The song delves into the seeming inevitability of troubles and strife when the fire of wanting someone overcomes rational thought.  The band’s Steve Harris explains “It’s a love song for bad decisions. ‘Miss America’ is what happens when desire wins the argument and reason storms out”.  The song is buoyed by chugging guitars, a thunderous rhythm section, and a sustained keyboard line with an earworm chorus that evokes the Rolling Stones, mixed with a dose of .38 Special for good measure.

The band has signed with renowned booking agency TKO, and dates are being finalized in support of the album release, with a tour starting in August.

About Hillbilly Vegas:

Hillbilly Vegas has been steadily growing an international Fan Base with 7 songs on Billboard’s Rock charts, including the 1st single from the “A La Mode” LP, “I Hope You Know” that reached #12 and “Let It Ride” – which remained on the chart for 13 weeks and reached #10. “Mr. Midnight” was written by and Features Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free, Queen, The Firm”)

The band has earned a reputation for rousing live shows - bringing a loud, party-like atmosphere that is all-inclusive.  They’ve shown they have a broad appeal across different genres, pleasing crowds while performing shows with rockers Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, Wolfsbane and Ted Nugent; along with country icons Alabama, Travis Tritt, Blake Shelton, and Wynonna Judd. The band is managed by David Spero (Joe Walsh, Cat Stevens/Yusef Islam, Bad Company).

Hillbilly Vegas is:

Steve Harris - Lead Vocals

Stacy Thornburg - Guitar/Vocals

Geraldo Dominelli - Guitar/Keyboards (former Loverboy/Paul Rodgers)

Todd Ronning - Bass (former Bad Company)

Gunnar Molton (Drums)

Mexico's Jet Jaguar Signs With Steamhammer/SPV Records + Announce New Album "Severance" Due Out This Fall

Aficionados consider JET JAGUAR to be one of Mexico's hottest contemporary metal acts, ready to take Europe and the rest of the world by storm. Following their furioso performance at the 2024 Wacken Open Air and their acclaimed European tour alongside Anvil, the four-piece have recently enlisted with Hanover-based imprint Steamhammer/SPV. Their latest album Severance is scheduled for release in autumn 2025.

Even before the arrival of their 2020 debut album Endless Nights, JET JAGUAR had performed countless concerts and lots of important festival appearances. In 2017, the band played Wacken Open Air for the first time, emerging as winners of the Metal Battle. The band furthers their pedigree seven years returning to the iconic festival stage and joining Anvil’s 2024 European tour. For lead guitarist Ariyuki Arce, these shows were "one of the best experiences JET JAGUAR have ever had. Sharing the stage with metal legends is always a huge honor."

L-R: Bori (Bass), Ariyuki (Lead Guitar), Björn von Oettingen (Head of Promotion Steamhammer), Olly Hahn (Label Manager Steamhammer), Raiden (Voice/Guitar), Jimmy (Drums)

Drummer/band founder Jimmy Lozano on the upcoming album and the band’s contract with SPV/Steamhammer:

“Severance is the culmination of years of work. During the pandemic, everyone was going through some dark and somewhat depressing times, so we ended up with heavier and more aggressive songs than on our previous album. For us, signing with SPV/Steamhammer is an incredible milestone. Having the honour of partnering with one of the biggest and longest-running labels in Germany motivates us to work even harder for our extremely supportive fans. We can’t wait to get started on this amazing collaboration!”

Label manager Olly Hahn is also looking forward to the upcoming collaboration:

"When I saw the band supporting Anvil in Hannover last year, I definitely had to sign them. The club was small and sticky but the band played as if there were 1,000 people in the room. This is what heavy metal is all about and JET JAGUAR are like a breath of fresh air in this genre!"

JET JAGUAR ARE:
Bori — Bass 
Ariyuki — Lead Guitar
Raiden — Vocals/Guitar 
Jimmy — Drums