Rocklahoma Preview VI- Two Great New Bands For You to Check Out

I’m here today to shine the spotlight on a few bands with amazing singers performing at Rocklahoma. Although there are a whole slew of incredible bands, I will be taking a look a two in particular: Five Hundredth Year and Citizen Zero. 

Five Hundredth Year

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A great combination between Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin, Five Hundredth Year is one of the Friday Axis Stage bands that makes getting to the venue early well worth your time.   The band will be coming to Rocklahoma with an updated lineup, and I am looking forward to seeing what they have put together. 
 
Watch the video for “Blame” and listen not only for his strong, powerful vocals but also for the musical talent of the band. 

Another ear-catching song to listen to is “Stand Up,” which features a catchy guitar and drum opening. Pay attention to the skill of drummer Zach Hannus and the impeccable groove built by guitarists Ben Moss and Jonathan Immers and bassist Brenda Bennett. 

Citizen Zero

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Josh LeMay is a fantastic singer. Mellifluous and gentle, his voice caresses your ears and soothes your mind.
 
Enjoy their newly released lyric video for “Go (Let Me Save You),” a beautiful rock song that mixes ballad style with driving rock, along with an awesome guitar solo. 

Citizen Zero will be opening the Hard Rock Stage on Sunday, following in the footsteps of some amazing acts who have played that time before, including Young Guns, Sons of Texas and The Sword.

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​Zoe Adler is a music journalist from Long Beach, California. Besides her website, which is her pride and joy, she works with the GRAMMY Foundation and the Long Beach Independent. Additionally, Ms. Adler is a musician, spending half of her time playing the flute, piccolo, trombone, and marching baritone. She has been with TeenView Music since the very start and hopes to make something of it in the future.