SPECIAL FORCES (2014)

MAXX12 is proud to announce the release of their new CD “Special Forces”. The 16 track CD features artists T Michael Riddle (Rooster) on guitar, Albert Mendez on lead vocals, Jon Hampton (Jonny Mongoose) bass and vocals, and Chris Sepulveda on percussion and vocals, and Jack Lasaud (Manager). With brand new band members along with 13 new songs including their innovative and scorching new hit single “Headed for the Sun”, MAXX12 has once again proven their incredible staying power at the #1 position in the Rock Music Genre Chart on Reverbnation.

Critic’s and Radio Personalities are already heralding this MAXX12 sophomore release “Special Forces” as likely to become a true rock classic by years end! The new members of MAXX12 have been working out famously. The ability to develop themes into suitable lyrics requires skill and creativity. Thankfully, those abilities can be found in the band’s brand new songs like “Headed For The Sun”, “MAXX12″, “Revolution”, and “Rockbound” which have catapulted this “swamp rawk metal” outfit into a new realm of popularity. “Unbroken Chain” is the latest in a string of hit song’s from the men of MAXX12, and has found it’s way to numerous radio station’s throughout the United State’s, Canada and overseas…

Joining MAXX12 in the studio this time around is Aaron Leigh (Echo of Souls, Frank Hannon Band) at the helm providing his production prowess. If the folks associated with this recording venture are any indication, these fresh tracks promise to propel MAXX12 into the forefront of the Rock Music scene. After Ronnie Montrose passing Aron Leigh had some big shoes to fill, and he has filled them very well indeed! Any true Rock music devotee will declare with assuredness that the Rock / Metal scene is alive and well in the 21st century. Die-hard MAXX12 fans have made comparisons to such original appealing bands as Chicken Foot, Cheap Trick, Bad Company, and Iron Maiden. The band offers up a perfect blend of brilliant sounding melodic vocals, fresh guitar riffs and licks, harmonious bass runs, thundering drum kicks with an overall touch of timeless timbres. It is no wonder that the dedicated disciples of Rock music are keeping MAXX12 at the top of the charts both locally and nationally.

RAW (2011)

The friendship formed by T. Michael Riddle (guitar, vocals), Jon Hampton (bass) and Ronnie Montrose back in 1984 shaped a lifelong bond as well as a congruent musical collaboration. The results of that potent partnership are evident in their debut release “Raw”…

Being the thunderous sound of rebellion in a post apocalyptic world, they created a new generation sound sure to please hard rock enthusiasts worldwide…executive produced and supported by legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose…the talents of Ronnie Montrose’s classic rock sensibilities combined with the MAXX12 wall of sound, they have created a new genre…”Swamp Metal”…”Apocalyptic Rock”…a show not to be missed…the upcoming show is sure to sell out!