Howler is the brainchild of 19-year-old frontman Jordan Gatesmith. Last winter, Gatesmith had been playing guitar for the Minneapolis band, Total Babe. But the overwhelming desire to create his own songs, in his own band, prompted him to hole up with his laptop and a guitar and within weeks he had written the tracks that became the genesis for the band

Beautiful Things marks a major creative milestone for Green, best known as the lead singer for the Philadelphia-based progressive punk act Circa Survive. Co-produced by Green and Jason Cupp, Beautiful Things was recorded at The Big House in the sleepy beach town of Avalon, New Jersey, with backing - and additional production - from Green

The band formed by former Gamma Ray vocalist Ralf Scheepers and bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner in late 1997 is certainly one of the premier metal bands performing today. With eight studio albums, two live releases and one best of , Primal Fear is one of the most beloved and respected European Heavy Metal bands. After 2 US tours in support of their last release 16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You