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List of our upcoming shows:

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_shows/431885

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Kickass review from Blabbermouth.net

There's something a mite distressing coming to a band of young bucks in 2014 strutting the Eighties American hard rock look that's on the borderline of glam. The image is barely in-style these days, if bordering on tacky-retro, thus the temptation to bite thumbs is great, if fogyish.

MACH-22 looks L.A. and they sound L.A., so much they won Guitar Center's "Onstage With Slash" contest over three thousand entrants. The thirty gees MACH-22 scored in that battle of the bands was obviously sunk into the production of their debut album, "Sweet Talk Intervention", because it sounds as pro as could be expected for a new group. Better, MACH-22 includes the progeny of CINDERELLA's Jeff LaBar, Sebastian, which offers extra buzz for their press junket.

It's no fluke these guys were handpicked by Slash himself. "Sweet Talk Intervention" is super-tight and stocked with the ingredients for success: popping rhythms, humming bass drives, sticky guitar riffs and an energetic vocalist who exhibits a solid combination of street sense and a soulful command over his delivery.

While the album is half-filled with pumping rock blasts like "Constant Denier", "Go Ahead", "I'm Just a Man", "Backslider" and "Nevermind", the rest of "Sweet Talk Intervention" takes an easy ride with mid-tempo kicks like "Radio" and the southern rock swing of "Stone Rose". AC/DC figures plenty into "Go Ahead" and "Don't You Give Me", while there's a slight air of KING'S X about "Stone Rose", "Nevermind" and "Made to Love". Otherwise, MACH-22 is reminiscent of BLACK 'N BLUE, SMASHED GLADYS and other blues metal crews that haunted the City of Angels back in the day.

Sebastian LaBar, along with second guitarist Ted Merrill, have plenty of hooks to rev up "Sweet Talk Intervention" with, while Jaron Gulino's bass plugs give MACH-22 much of their thrust. Drummer Damian MonteCarlo has a great touch and a knack for headstrong beats, while Lamont Caldwell leads this band with spangled confidence.

As a band, these guys possess rock 'n roll smarts treading toward the sleazy sound of Sunset without getting ankle-deep dirty. Instead, MACH-22 has a classy method that sits well, no matter if you were there back in the day or if you're chasing the ghosts of the Troubadour.

Author: Ray Van Horn, Jr.

Posted in: CD Reviews

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/sweet-talk-intervention/#dLCo3EHCg3Yb9Rwr.99

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Get your MACH22 swag in our new online shop! T-shirts, autographed posters, Sweet Talk Intervention CDs...

http://www.mach22music.com/shop/

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A Note from Jaron about MACH22 @ROCKLAHOMA 2014

MACH22's run to Rocklahoma was honestly a high point in life... The talent level of the bands on the Retrospect stage was jaw dropping and the camaraderie between ALL of the bands can not be topped. The overall festival was a world within itself that seemed to have no end or boundaries. It was a pleasure and honor to be stuck in a tent, in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma, with the boys and crew at our camp. Huge thank you to Sam McCaslin for welcoming us and treating us like pros. Hope to see everyone next year!

www.mach22music.com

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After KID ROCK we play #ROCKLAHOMA. Midnight. Retrospect Stage. 

Here's a little taste of what you'll see: GO AHEAD. Get ready to #ROCK with us!  

#MACH22. #ROK14

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Tonight's #ROCKLAHOMA schedule!!! TRIPLE THREAT!!!

10pm: RAG DOLL on Retrospect Stage.

10:40pm: KID ROCK on Main Stage.

12am: MACH22 on Retrospect Stage. We wanna see you there!!!!

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If you see these faces around #ROCKLAHOMA, come say hey! Then watch us Sunday @ midnight on the Retrospect Stage.#MACH22 #ROCK #festival

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PIX FROM THIS PAST WEEK @ SHOOTERS, NASHVILLE!

Love these ladies and this town! Thanx to everyone who came to rock with us! The support we get on every stop means so much! \m/

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ROCKLAHOMA! We play this Sunday at MIDNIGHT. RESTROSPECT STAGE.

Stay up and get down and dirty with us!

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PIX FROM THE ROAD TO ROCKLAHOMA - FIRST LEG: NASHVILLE 2014.

Packed.

Set-up driving duty.

Sleeping arrangements made.

Necessary rock gear.

And...Nashville!!!

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WELCOME TO ROCKLAHOMA!

Shots from today: setting up for the Jagermeister Pre-Party. Maybe we didn't need to pack a lot of clothes. It's HOT.

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MACH22 Tour Dates

Mach22 Tour Dates: 5/17/14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Legendary Dobbs - cd release gig! 5/18/14 - Garwood NJ - Crossroads (w/John Corabi) 5/20/14 - Nashville TN - TBA 5/21/14 - Oklahoma City, OK - Leon's Lounge 5/22/14 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma Pre-Party 5/25/14 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma (w/Kid Rock, Black Label Society)  5/26/14 - Dallas, TX - RBC 6/14/14 - Brooklyn, NY - Spike Hill 7/3/14 - Wildwood, NJ - Morey's Pier 7/4/14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Legendary Dobbs 7/5/14 - New Castle, DE - JB McGinnes

Listen to us anywhere. Download our new album from iTunes!

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Already have customer reviews on iTunes...whatttt?

Thanx so much to everyone who have downloaded our debut album, Sweet Talk Intervention. We already have a couple stellar reviews. ROCK ON!

Rock & Roll Will Never Die!  by GSport

MACH 22 has an amazing sound! From the hard soulful vocals to the awesome musicianship showcased on this album, it's hard to believe this is their first full album! BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!

Great Stuff!!!  by Richie Kotzen Fan

Mach 22 delievers the goods on their debut release!!! Buy it!!!!

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Starting in May we're heading out to support our album Sweet Talk Intervention and see YOU! Come ROCK!

Download our tunes here.

Mach22 Tour Dates: 5/17/14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Legendary Dobbs - cd release gig! 5/18/14 - Garwood NJ - Crossroads (w/John Corabi) 5/20/14 - Nashville TN - TBA 5/21/14 - Oklahoma City, OK - Leon's Lounge 5/22/14 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma Pre-Party 5/25/14 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma (w/Kid Rock, Black Label Society)  5/26/14 - Dallas, TX - RBC 6/14/14 - Brooklyn, NY - Spike Hill 7/3/14 - Wildwood, NJ - Morey's Pier 7/4/14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Legendary Dobbs 7/5/14 - New Castle, DE - JB McGinnes

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_shows/431885

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It'sssss Heeeeereeeee!

Our debut album Sweet Talk Intervention is on iTunes! Download it today.

Some killer reviews are coming in:

“The band take us on a high octane journey through their debut ten-track opus; the kind of record that has the pulsating power and swagger of classic Guns N’ Roses mixed with the sleazy snarl of Aerosmith, the bombastic pomp of Led Zeppelin and with a dash of funk and soul thrown in for good measure.” Neil Arnold, MetalForcesMagazine.com

“…with some ferocious vocals lying on top of the mix and very groovy drums providing the forward momentum. I also want to take a moment to point out how excellent the guitar parts are here. They are just so spicy, be it in dynamic solos like the one off of I'm Just a Man or the crunchy riffs that dominate the record from the very first track, they create a true aura of rock and roll madness.” - Matt Baggins, TwoGuysMetalReviews.com 

“The group's base sound would have been more then enough to carve out a niche in this rock market of ours, but by making frequent pit-stops in more out of the way places like AOR, funk and even hip-hop(!) they transform themselves into a all-encompassing band for the ages!” - Andy, MetalMark.com

MACH22 is: Lamont Caldwell – Vocals Sebastian LaBar – Guitar/Vocals Ted Merrill – Guitar/Vocals Jaron Gulino – Bass/Vocals Damian MonteCarlo – Drums

Produced by Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA) and recorded at Dragon Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered by Ronnie Honeycutt (JACKYL). Additional engineering and tracking done at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA by Brian Davis and mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by UE Nastasi by (AC/DC, The Ramones, Led Zeppelin).

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A message from Lamont - Sweet Talk

For me, this moment has been a long time in the making. To finally see the release of "Sweet Talk Intervention" shows that persistence pays off. From MACH22's early beginnings to now hasn't been without its ups and downs...but this album is a testament to Rock n' Roll dreams that remain our constant. From the first song to the last, it is a journey of life-changing moments and we're proud to share them with you.

The support of our fans is the fuel in the V8 engine I call Rock n' Roll! You keep us going. You are the drive that pushes us to be better musicians and performers. This milestone is not just for us but for all those who've helped MACH22, have come to our shows, spread the word about music, or just wished us well along the way.

Thank you all!

- LAMONT

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MACH22SDAY is NEW MUSIC TUESDAY!

Our debut album Sweet Talk Intervention is on iTunes! Get it!

Tracklist:

Constant Denier

Go Ahead

Don't You Give Me

I'm Just a Man

Stone Rose

Backslider

Made to Love

Radio

One Trick Pony

Nevermind

MACH22 is: Lamont Caldwell – Vocals Sebastian LaBar – Guitar/Vocals Ted Merrill – Guitar/Vocals Jaron Gulino – Bass/Vocals Damian MonteCarlo – Drums

Produced by Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA) and recorded at Dragon Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered by Ronnie Honeycutt (JACKYL). Additional engineering and tracking done at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA by Brian Davis and mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by UE Nastasi by (AC/DC, The Ramones, Led Zeppelin).