News Archive |
Saturday,
February 10, 2007
The new Area 51 website has been launched!
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Monday,
January 29, 2007
Area 51 won the Rock Solid Pressure
showcase attendence for the month of January with last weeks Lillian's
show.
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Monday, January 22, 2007
Last night at Lillian's, Area 51's
performance and interview was broadcast on the nationally syndicated
radio show "Rock Solid Pressure" on KWTF THE EDGE (TX), WDYN 100.1
FM (NY), KSSU (On the AM dial in CA)), DARK CLOUD RADIO (FL), and
PURE ROCK RADIO (Canada).
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Monday,
December 18, 2006
Area 51 has been scheduled to appear
on "That Music Show" on January 20, 2007. This show will feature
performances and interview with the band. The show can be seen
at 10:30pm on Bright House Network on channel 20, Verizon Channel
30, and Comcast Channel 20. The show will re air on monday @ 10pm
on BHN Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 36.
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Monday,
November 21, 2006
Area 51 is now trademarked under the
U.S. Trademark and Patent office for "entertainment namely, live
performace by a musical band" Any other "area 51's" across the
country must now change their name.
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Wednesday,
November 30, 2005
Florida Hard Core Revolution Tour is in full swing! Click here for the official website to keep up to date on the tours progress. New sponsors are coming in everyday. Newly added include: Coffin Cases, ATA Karaoke, Halo Guitars, The Indie Rock Show, Paladin7 Graphics, Heavyriffing entertainment, and Intermixx webzine. |
Friday
October 7, 2005
Pat Floyd receives his "Invert model" guitar from the endorsement deal he signed with Halo Guitars. |
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Michael C. Luckman, the author of VH1 published "Alien Rock," contacted Area 51 about possibly being included in the sequel to the book. |
Tuesday, September 12, 2005
Area 51 signs onto horror film, Cabras, Movie Soundtrack. |
Thursday,
August 18, 2005
Area 51 chosen as band of the month at Dreamscape Records |
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Area 51 signs on with independent label Dreamscape Records out of New York! |
Monday, July 25, 2005
The new rehersal space has been completed! Area 51 has once again resumed a regular practice schedule and will be booking more shows. |
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Just informed that Area 51 has been played on GULF104 – WXSR in Tallahassee, Florida |
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Area 51 offered an endorsement with Coffin Cases |
Thursday, May 19, 2005
"Embryonic" reviewed @ the webzine www.TheBeerPit.Com |
Friday, May 6, 2005
Area 51 offered an endorsement with Halo Guitars. Pat Floyd's custom Halo Invert guitar is now being hand produced by the California based company. |
Monday, May 2, 2005
Area 51 has been chosen as "Brew Of The Week" @ the webzine www.TheBeerPit.Com |
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Area 51 receives some good news as a label from the April 16th showcase has become interested in the band. |
Monday, April 4 2005
New Reviews added in the press section from Crypt Magazine in Las Vegas and Devolution Magazine in United Kingdom Read |
Wednesday March 30 2005
The Communion Music Video is scheduled to air tonight on Seattle Television Channel 77, Terry Love Presents |
Saturday March 26 2005
"Communion" music video now featured on MSN Video in the Music: Indie section. |
Tuesday March 21 2005
"Communion" music video is now featured on JustEnoughTV.com who will also begin featuring the video with their partners on MSN.com on March 26th. |
Monday, March 20 2005
Area 51's music video "Communion" has been accepted to be screen at the RealWorld Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on April 13–17. www.ReelWorld.ca |
Thursday, March 17 2005
Area 51 hits 10,000 plays on MySpace.com since beginning promotion in November 2004. |
Thursday, March 10, 2005
"Dreamer" played yet again on 95.5FM WBRU. It is probably safe to say we've gone into regular rotation. |
Saturday, March 5, 2005
"Dreamer" played twice on 95.5FM WBRU in Providence and also on 107.3FM WAAF in Boston. www.waaf.com |
Friday, March 4, 2005
"Dreamer" played on 95.5FM WBRU www.wbru.com in Providence, Rhode Island, also serving Massachusetts. |
Thursday March 3, 2005
Area 51 launches its Street Team campaign. Want to be a part of it? Click here to find out more. |
Sunday February 27, 2005
"Sugar Coat" was played last night on 93.5FM WVBR in Ithaca, NY www.wvbr.com | thelastexit.org |
Saturday February 26, 2005
"Golden Dawn" scheduled to play on the United Kingdom's Autopsy Report on Monday, February 28th. |
Sunday February 20, 2005
"Golden Dawn" played last night on 93.5/105.5 WVBR Ithaca, NY. |
Saturday January 22, 2005
Area 51 is being featured again this week on United Kingdom's Autopsy Report this time with the single "Police State." Simulcast on over 10 different stations. |
Sunday, January 9, 2005
"Communion" was played last night on 93.5FM in Ithaca, NY www.wvbr.com | thelastexit.org |
Saturday, January 8, 2005
The Communion Music Video is scheduled to air on Seattle Television Channel 77, Terry Love Presents, on January 12 at 12:30am. |
Tuesday, December 28 2004
It has been confirmed that the Communion music video has been aired and entered rotation on Underground Music Television in New York. Broadcast on 12 different NY stations, and 1 in North Carolina. www.umtv.info |
Thursday December 9 2004
"Dreamer" is scheduled to play on Tampa's 98Rock WXTB at 6pm on Friday, December 10th. Click here to listen live. |
Wednesday December 8, 2004
"Sugar Coat" is scheduled to debut tonight on Noise Factor FM Radio show in the Netherlands. www.omroepterneuzen.nl |
Friday December 3, 2004
The Communion music video has been selected to be screened at the 2004 MiniDV Digital/Video festival in Los Angeles on December 10th through the 12th at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. For more information and schedule visit www.MiniDVfestival.com |
Tuesday November 30, 2004
Area 51 scheduled to play the week of December 6 on Gramie's Autopsy Report United Kingdom Radio Show. Broadcast on 10 different radio stations across the globe. |
Friday November 19, 2004
The Communion music video has now been submitted to 8 national and international film festivals. This includes the Los Angeles Film Festival, South by Southwest Film Festival, London Sci-Fi Film Festival, and Short Shorts Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan. More information will be available when these dates approach. |
Tuesday November 15, 2004
Area 51 has begun rotation on Metal Faction Radio. Listen online: www.metalfaction.com |
Friday November 12, 2004
Area 51 had a great turn out to UPN 44 Metal Master's battle of the bands, loudest crowd we've had thus far! Thanks to everyone who turned out! Area 51 won 3rd place overall. Pictures are up in the gallery. Congrats to R50 for 1st and Stigma for 2nd. Area 51 will be featured on Saturday, November 20 on Metal Masters, UPN 44 at 3am. Read what the judges said about Area 51 |
Friday October 22nd, 2004
Area 51 wins the Metal Masters Battle of the Bands! They will go on to compete on November 12th at the finals. Thanks goes out to Last Minute Project and Wasted Talent for competing with Area 51. Pictures are now up in the gallery. Area 51 will appear on Metal Masters on Saturday, October 30th, at 3am on UPN 44. |
Friday October 8th, 2004
Area 51 has ended the agreement with their managers due to an illness on their side. We are in the market again for management. |
Monday October 4th, 2004
www.xArea51x.com launches its new look. Take a tour around the new site. |
Saturday September 4th, 2004
Area 51 has released their music video for the song Communion. Began in February of 2004, it's finally ready for your viewing pleasure. Produced entirely using 3D graphics by Xavier and Pat. Check out the video. |
Wednesday
August 4th, 2004
The "Communion" music video is in post production and will be ready for release on September 4th. |
Tuesday
July 27, 2004
Area 51 signs on to a management team. Name will remain undisclosed until formalities are complete. |
Saturday
June 12th, 2004
Area 51 will by featured on UPN's Metal Masters on Saturday, June 12 at 2:30 in the late evening. |
Tuesday
May 5th, 2004
Area 51 has begun rotation on XM Radio stations Metal and Unsigned |
Saturday
February 21st, 2004
Area 51 packed the Brass Mug at the Embryonic CD release party last night. They debuted their new song "Homeland Security." Thank you to all the bands and everyone that came out to support the scene. |
Friday
February 20th, 2004
Embryonic received a great review in the Tampa Tribune's Friday Extra, Feb. 20. Read |
Tuesday February 10th, 2004
Area 51 has begun work on their first music video for the song Communion. The video is being created completely in 3D animation. We're hoping for its release shortly after the CD Release party when it will be available for download. |
Saturday December 13, 2003
Area 51's single, MK Ultra, débuts on 98ROCK for their Annual Children's Home Auction. |
Friday November 7, 2003
The Embryonic CD release party will be delayed due to Jeremiah's broken wrist that he sustained while moshing at the Slayer concert. As soon as he is healed we will be playing that show. Sorry for the further delay.
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October 29,
2003
Area 51 has completed the mixing and mastering process for Embryonic. Pictures have been posted in gallery 3. A CD release party is in the works and date will be posted shortly. |
August 18, 2003
Area 51 enters the studio to record the Embryonic LP. CDs will be available for credit card purchase in the gear section upon release. |
May 17, 2003
Area 51 had a great show back. We'd like to thank Battle Star, Stranded and River Chicken for making it such a meaningful homecoming. According to Brass Mug's numbers it has been the biggest show in 2003, even overshadowing the Deicide show earlier this year. Thank you to everyone who showed up and got nuts with us. Photos from this event have been added to the show archive. |
March 20, 2003
Area 51 is currently readying itself to go into the studio to record 10 to 12 new tracks which will be released sometime towards the end of year. The name of the album will continue from the demo "Embryonic"
Area 51 was also offered a few record deals, but were turned down in the negotiation process; where there is one there will be others. Thank all of you for your support. |
October 29, 2002
Area 51 selects Jeremiah Lazara as the Drummer for Area 51. Area 51 will currently be working on new material with Jeremiah, and a return to the Tampa Bay Area rock scene is scheduled for sometime in early 2003. |
May 1, 2002
Area 51 begins holding open auditions for open drummer slot. |
February 28, 2002
Website launches its new "Embryonic" look. |
December 18, 2001
The "Embryonic" EP is released. Order online through our GEAR section. |
December 18, 2001
The "Embryonic" EP is released. Order online through our GEAR section. |
December 16, 2001
"Mother's Culture's Lullaby" is requested and played again on 98ROCK. |
December 15, 2001
Pat graduates from the University of South Florida with a Mass Communications degree in Production. |
December 14, 2001
Area 51's single "Mother Culture's Lullaby" debus on 98ROCK. |
December 9, 2001
Area 51's new EP "Embryonic" is set to be released December 18th. Online ordering for the CD will be available. |
September 29, 2001
Area 51 begins recording three new songs and re-recording a few old ones at Drifting Sands Studios. |
September 11, 2001
Area 51 would like to express its deepest sympathy for all those who have lost loved ones by the heinous terrorist attacks on American soil. We have all been affected by this horrendous event that we feel should not go unpunished. |
September 10, 2001
Xavier is carjacked at gun point in front of Etana's house. |
August 24, 2001
Area 51 is suspended for a period of 90 days from Public Access due to program content. A special is planned for the end of this suspension and new season in January. |
August 12, 2001
Area 51's show "A Day in the Life of Area 51" airs on Tampa Public Access Channel 19. Replay will air Wednesday, August 15. |
August 1, 2001
Pat enters Tampa Public Access suites to begin editing Area 51's show "A Day in the Life of Area 51." The show will begin airing on Tampa cable channel 19 on Sunday @10p.m. and channel 20 on Wednesday @10p.m. |
June 18, 2001
Area 51’s song Golden Dawn is featured on the official website for 98ROCK, Tampa’s biggest radio station. |
April 18, 2001
After sending out a promo pack, Area 51 received a callback from VH1's "Bands on the Run". Waiting begins for another call that would invite Area 51 to audition for the show. |
February 8, 2001
Area 51 begins process of producing their TV show, "A Day in the Life of Area 51", on Tampa's Public Access Television. |
January 17, 2001
Area 51's official website, www.xArea51x.com is launched. |
December 2000
FCC cracks down on Pirate Radio, the station voluntarily stops broadcasting, hopefully temporarily. |
November 2000
Nathan Etana becomes Saturday night DJ on Pirate Radio. |
October 25, 2000
Area 51 moves into new rehearsal space. |
July 28, 2000
Area 51 are guests on Pirate Radio 102.1 hosted by “The Bitch”. Area 51’s music goes into regular rotation |
June 2000
I Want to Believe demo is completed. |
June 2000
Area 51 is featured in an hour long special on Tampa’s Public Access Television. |
July 20, 2000
Commercial shoot for the St. Petersburg Times filmed in Ybor Square in Tampa. Commercial first aired in September. |
July 2000
Area 51 is kicked out of Audio Lab rehearsal space |
March 9, 2000
Area 51 is featured in University of South Florida’s newspaper The Oracle. |
January 8, 2000
Area 51 enters SYCOM studios to record demo. 1st day of documenting Area 51 with video camera. |
October 7, 1999
Eviction warning is served, Area 51 is kicked out of jam space. |
October 6, 1999
“The pool incident” |
September 1999
Joey enters the band, Area 51 comes together for the first time as its present line-up. |
