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  Thursday, October 29, 2009 LOS ANGELES HEADS INTO NEVERLAND: is pleased to announce the release of LOS ANGELES second album entitled Neverland on December 4 in Europe and January 12, 2010 in the USA.Los Angeles debut album revealed to the unsuspecting international Melodic Rock audience, the talents of the awesome Italian singer Michele Luppi. He cut his teeth at the VIT Los Angeles, with Robin Randall (co-writer of hits for FM, Mark Free, James Christian etc) as one of his musical coaches. He teamed up in 2007 with bass player and producer Fabrizio Grossi (Glenn Hughes, From the Inside, Vertigo etc.) to give birth to a project that could make him express his Melodic Rock artistic roots. Michele's name became known during the years in the Hard Rock and Metal scene, when he became the singer of the Italian Progressive Metal band Vision Divine, on 3 studio albums and one live DVD. More recently he became the leader and frontman of a new Melodic Metal band named Killing Touch Los Angeles concept is to tribute the AOR greats that shaped Luppi's singing and songwriting abilities. Contrary to the first record that relied heavily on external songwriters, this new album sees the songwriting collaboration between Luppi and Grossi blossomed in full, with more contributions from Eric Ragno (China Blue), Joey Sykes (Hugo), Roberto Priori and ex-Dokken axeman George Lynch (on "Nowhere to Run"). There is also a stunning new version of Richard Marx's "Nothing to Hide": another fitting tribute to one of AOR music giants and two songs offered (“Wait for You” and “Tonight Tonight”) by Tom and James Martin (Khymera, Sunstorm, House of Lords) Musicians include Tommy Denander, Joey Sykes, Roberto Priori on guitars, Eric Ragno on keyboards, Tony “AJ” Morra on drums and of course Fabrizio Grossi on bass. While Luppi's astounding vocals can be described as Mark Free meets Eric Martin, Los AngelesNeverland is a true AOR beauty which is truly a must-buy for all the Melodic Rock fans.Neverland track listing includes: Neverland; Nothing to Hide; City of Angels; Promises; Wait For You, Nowhere To Run; Tonight Tonight; Higher Love; Living Inside; Welcome To My Life; Paradise. xx EUROPE OPEN MEGA-BLOG: Swedish hard rockers, EUROPE, have launched their “official” media blog to tie in with their forthcoming “Last Look at Eden” tour dates. The media blog can be found here: europethebandmedia.blogspot.com The blog features the latest news, reviews and interviews, including an interview with lead singer Joey Tempest's on Frank Skinner's Saturday morning radio show on Absolute Radio, Classic Rock Magazine's “Gig of the Week”, a Swedish TV commercial for 'Eden' album, plus coverage in various hard rock magazines and websites. Europe performs a sold out concert at the London Relentless Garage on Sunday November 1st. The concert follows the band's triumphant headline performance at the Bloodstock Festival earlier this summer, and their critically acclaimed new album 'Last Look at Eden' featuring the upcoming single 'New Love in Town'. For further info about Europe's 2010 February UK Tour, click here: www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/earmusic/europetour.htmTHIN LIZZY, URIAH HEEP CONTRIBUTE RECIPES TO 'HELLBENT FOR COOKING: THE HEAVY METAL COOKBOOK': Members of pioneering heavy rock bands Budgie, Uriah Heep, Pentagram, Thin Lizzy, WarpigSir Lord Baltimore are among the more than a hundred metal bands from over thirty countries who have submitted favorite recipes to "Hellbent For Cooking: The Heavy Metal Cookbook", by Annick "The Morbid Chef" Giroux: www.hellbentforcooking.com Scheduled for release on November 24, the first-ever book of recipes for voracious metal appetites will feature ravishing dishes including Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy's Black Rose Jambalaya, Steve Williams of Budgie's Garlic and Coriander King Prawns, Bernie Shaw of Uriah Heep's Ali Baa Baa (Moroccan Lamb), Bobby Liebling of Pentagram's Devilishly Delicious Oriental Chicken Casserole, Dana Snitch of Warpig's Proto Metal Lamb Shanks Braised in Burgundy, original Judas Priest singer Al Atkins' Gray Peas and Bacon, and John Garner of Sir Lord Baltimore's Flounder Filet Oreganato. The metal feast also includes a special contribution by Philomena Lynott, mother of the late Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy. "This recipe was one of Philip's favorite dinners," she says about her dish — a traditional Irish Sunday Brunch Lamb Roast. "Hellbent" is a lavish 224-page full-color metal feast by Annick Giroux, feeding voracious appetites with favorite appetizer, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, vegetarian, dessert, and drink recipes from members of Thin Lizzy, Mayhem, Anthrax, Kreator, Sepultura, Gates Of Slumber, Destruction, Possessed, Obituary, Accept, Doro, Gwar, Toxic Holocaust, Saint Vitus, Amebix, Uriah Heep, Budgie, and many more — over a hundred bands from more than thirty countries, including the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, Greece, and Brazil. For anyone with a taste for metal, the kitchen gates are open — grab your weapons of mass nutrition and let the feasts begin. Death to false meals! For more information, visit the infernal kitchens of Bazillion Points Books: www.bazillionpoints.comMARILLION LESS IS MORE CD: New York, NY (October 28, 2009)—For 23 years, UK progressive maestrros Marillion have built a solid career crafting unique and thought-provoking music. On December 8, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release their latest studio album Less Is More A band with an abundant musical history, Less Is More is an acoustic re-creation of their vast back catalogue. These eleven stripped down tracks, accentuated by soaring melodies and haunting rhythms, evoke a listening experience that is deeply moving and powerful. Considered to be one of the founding bands of Neo-Progressive rock, Marillion finalized their line-up in 1988 with charismatic lead singer Steve Hogarth (formally of The Europeans). Joined by guitarist Steve Rothery, keyboardist Mark Kelly, bassist Pete Trewavas and drummer Ian Mosley, Marillion consistently defy preconceptions and dodge trendy labels. Having released nine studio albums, some of which have been released on their own label Intact, UK's Classic Rock Magazine has deemed the band "an enduring and undervalued treasure." Forever expanding their parameters, Marillion has constantly reinvigorated and redefined themselves, and Less Is More is a continuation of this process. Additionally, Eagle Rock will release a new album from Steve Rothery's side project Wishing Tree – digitally November 24, and in stores January 19. Eagle Rock Entertainment is an international media production and distribution company operating across audiovisual entertainment programming. Eagle Rock Entertainment works directly alongside talent to produce the highest quality programming output covering film, general entertainment and musical performance. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices based in London, New York, Germany, France & Toronto.1.) Go 2.) Interior Lulu 3.) Out Of This World 4.) Wrapped Up In Time 5.) The Space 6.) Hard As Love 7.) Quartz 8.) If My Heart Were A Ball 9.) It's Not Your Fault 10.) The Memory Of Water 11.) This Is The 21st Century Bonus Features: 1.) Runaway (Live) 2.) Fake Plastic Trees (Live).NEW TITLES FROM PROG-ROCK RECORDS: Two Side Moon/SLW promotions are delighted to announce six stunning brand spanking new progressive rock releases from Prog Rock Records - Ajalon, Atmosfear, Dead Heroes Club, Factory Of Dreams, Jupiter SocietyPrymary, details are as follows:Ajalon - This Good Place - Ajalon began in 1994 to create the music that they were passionate about. With their first CD release coming just 2 years later, through the efforts of Yes keyboard legend, Rick Wakeman, Ajalon proved that they had the talent to secure rotational airplay on over 50 radio networks in the UK alone. Many positive reviews and magazine write ups followed. Band members have appeared individually on other artist recordings with Steve Hackett, Adrian Belew, Paul Gilbert, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Phil Keaggy and Michael Manring just name a few. With their third release the band wanted to make an album that speaks to everyone, leaving room for listeners to draw their own conclusions. Much life-changing experiences were brought to bear on this project making it unique and different. The performances and the songwriting is much heavier with a great deal of impact. There are some special guests on the CD to help round out the sound. The album was mixed by veteran engineer Steve Smith. WebLinks: www.myspace.com/ajalonband / www.ajalon.netAtmosfear - Zenith - Founded in 1996, Atmosfear is a unique Progressive-Metal-Project out of Germany. Premium class independent progressive Metal with a perfect rhythm section and a powerful & highly melodic voice, combined with screaming guitars and virtuous, atmospheric keyboards. Having performed with bands such as Evergrey, Vanden Plas, Sun Caged and Pain of Salvation, the band is back with their 3rd Album “Zenith”. The band continues to evolve, creating fascinating soundscapes with a melodic hook but never loosing their edge... WebLinks: www.myspace.com/insidetheatmosfear / atmosfear.net.Dead Heroes Club - A Time of Shadow - Everybody knows U2, but the next best (and big) thing out of Ireland could be the progressive rock band The Dead Heroes Club. Their second independently produced album, A Time Of Shadow, with cover by official Tolkein illustrator Ted Nasmith, is an well-crafted and elegant work of classic progressive rock. With a cursory listen it is abundantly clear where DHC finds its musical inspiration; the blood of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Tull, Pink Floyd and others floods their veins. While the music is superbly composed, Dead Heroes Club is blessed with intelligent lyrics thanks to lead vocalist, lyricist and playwright Liam Campbell. Within the musical composition, the emphasis seems three-fold: melody converging with Campbell's vocals, a healthy dose of keyboards especially reminiscent of old school Hammond organ, and a developed structure combining varied movements and tempos over an often atmospheric and mysterious foundation. WebLinks: www.myspace.com/thedeadheroesclub / deadheroesclub.bebo.com.Factory of Dreams - A Strange Utopia - Factory of Dreams is a symphonic metal gothic project consisting of Hugo Flores and Jessica Lehto. Hugo produces and creates all the music while Jessica provides her beautiful vocals. Following their album Poles in 2008, Factory of Dreams are back with a new production bringing a whole new epic and progressive feel to the sound crafted on their debut. More complex, heavier, faster and at the same time catchy, this is a huge album, featuring the hallmark of Factory of Dreams, with great melodic sense and shivering moments and a great cast of guest singers and performers. As a highlight, the near 10 minute Epic E-motions, and the beautiful track Sonic Sensations depicting a World created by Sound and Music. WebLinks: www.myspace.com/projectcreation / strangeutopia.com.Jupiter Society - Terraform - Jupiter Society first launched in 2008 with the album "First Contact // Last Warning". The man behind this project and also the chairman of the Society, is Carl Westholm, previously known from Carptree, Krux and Candlemass. The idea about this epic concept albums is far older than that, the idea took form more then 10 years ago in Carls mind but did not come to life before 2007 when he was not busy with other projects. Now in 2009, Jupiter Society releases the sequel called "Terraform" again with a lot of prominent fellow musicians like the last time, slightly different crew this time with Kulle and Marcus Jidell (Royal Hunt) on lead guitars, and Lars Sköld (Tiamat) on Drums and also Christer Jansson (Roxette among many others) on additional Drums. Mats Levén (krux, ex Therion, ex Y.Malmsteen and others) and Leif Edling (Candlemass, Krux) are still members of the society among others. WebLinks: www.jupitersociety.se / www.myspace.com/jupitersociety.Prymary - The Enemy Inside - Prymary is a melodic progressive rock/metal band from Southern California and consists of Jackson Heskett (Vocals), Sean Entrikin (Guitars), Rob Young (Bass), Neil McQueen (Keyboards), and Chris Quirarte (Drums) . The band debuted on the scene in 2003 with its self-titled album and opened for bands such as Fates Warning, Kamelot, and King's X. 2003 also marked the first out of state performance at the renowned ProgPower Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2005, the band travel to Amsterdam, Holland for their first European performance at the Headway Festival. "The Enemy Inside" is the long awaited 3rd album from Prymary. This time around shows Prymary transcending their past achievements and creating a collage of stories that are independent and yet united in the themes of self-destruction and dreams unfulfilled. Musically the band shows a further refinement of songwriting and musicianship with songs that are more concise in musical statement, while still having the grand arrangements that Prymary is known for. As is becoming a Prymary trademark, the band has once again given special attention to combining music and lyrics together to convey the mood or feel of the song. This is simultaneously the heaviest, technical, most prog, and emotional Prymary album to date. WebLinks: www.prymary.com / www.myspace.com/prymary. More info at: www.progrockrecords.com. xxxx Wednesday, October 28, 2009 SGT. ROXX & DR. GRIND SET WREAK HAVOK ONCE AGAIN: Two new releases are featured here from Eonian Records. Both of these releases, as well as the entire Eonian Record's catalog are available at most all of the online retailers adverted on MelodicRock.com or in the "Rockshop" at www.EonianRecords.com. For more music previews, please visit the label MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/eonianrecords.Sgt. RoxxWeapon of Miss Distraction - 1990, the Chicago Rock Scene was drunk on Metal and fast becoming a major breeding ground for new bands on the rise.  Sgt. Roxx had arrived and everyone took notice including every major label!  There was a little hint of every major influence of the time from the full-bodied meshing of guitars of Lillian Axe, the dangerous and dirty edge of Ratt, to the dripping sleaze of Motley Crue.  Their sound took from everything and imitated no one, becoming something entirely unique, delivering something special and different to everyone that listened, and many did and still do. "Weapon of Miss Distraction" features19 of the rarest recordings by one of the most coveted "Hair Metal" bands in the world.  This release includes re-mastered versions of 1990's "Push N Squeeze," which fetches as much as $400 an auction on eBay, as well as 14 other never before heard archived recordings; including the rare demo sessions for CBS Records and live recordings from the infamous Gateway Theater.1. All You Need 2. Why'd You Lie 3. Movin' On 4. Push & Squeeze 5. Million Dollar Girls (MP3) 6. Wrap Yourself 7. Don't Cry (Full Band) 8. Decisions 9. Alright 10. Rockin' Horse (MP3) 11. Love Affair 12. Without You 13. Thinkin' Of You 14. Ransom 15. (Don't Do) What Your Mama Sayz 16. I Don't Know 17. Psycho In The House (Live) 18. My Lady (Live) 19. Bread & Water. xx Dr. GrindSpeechless - In 1991, living in the heart of "The Grunge Capital," Seattle, WA, DR. GRIND landed its first show in Ballard, WA at the infamous "Ballard Firehouse." This show led to an utter explosion of new found popularity, an abundance of shows, and a grueling tour schedule throughout the West Coast and the United States. Their debut, "Speechless" was recorded at Full-Voice Audio in Seattle, with late, legendary producer Maverick Gibson and mixed by Lou Michael's at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. Dual guitars, fast and intricate with crushing riffs and off-time beats; leaving an indelible impression; McCabe, provides the finest drumming to be found anywhere; the bass work is excellent and Allen at his best sounds menacing, angry, brutal, and melodic, often in the same line. This is one of the most complete, stunning releases in metal. Dr. Grind's "Speechless" is a force to be reckoned with.1. Call Of The Wild 2. Calamity 3. Livin' A Lie 4. Shotgun 5. Speechless (MP3) 6. Janie 7. Follow Your Own Road 8. Faces 9. Tears 10. Love Will Find A Way 11. Gone 12. Here And Gone 13. Something To Come 14. Time Will Tell 15. Can't Get Enough 16. Huge Wad 17. Whiskey Lover (MP3). xx AIRBORNE - NO GUTS, NO GLORY: New York, NY - Australian rockers Airbourne are pleased to announce No Guts, No Glory as the title of their second album for Roadrunner Records. The album is set for release on February 23, 2010. No Guts, No Glory was recorded in Chicago with noted producer Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind). The band relocated from their shared home in Warrnambool and moved into K's spacious studio to record the album. Frontman Joel O'Keefe says, “Working with Johnny was great, he's one of the boys. We basically just set up all the gear, chucked a few mics around and went for it! Good times!” Brother and drummer Ryan confirms the precarious microphone placement, “With this album, we threw the mics all over the building, left the doors and windows open and pressed record!" Airbourne, known for their adrenalized, “work hard, play harder” style of rock, will embark on a two-month European tour in early February that will span two months and kick off with several UK dates. The band will commence US touring of major markets beginning in April. They will live on the road through the summer.No Guts, No Glory follows up the band's 2008-released debut, Runnin' Wild, which went on to scan upwards of 250,000 units worldwide and earned the band heaps of critical accolades. Here's a sampling of what the press had to say about Airbourne:“Runnin' Wild, Airbourne's debut, is a smorgasboard of sledgehammer riffs, crass sex puns, and boozy sing-alongs.” –Spin “The latest thunder from Down Under” –Billboard“This fearsome Aussie foursome ...never stray from their 'have a good time, all the time' message.” --Revolver“Airbourne are completely about having fun, sweating, drinking, and playing their hearts out until you collapse into a heap.” –Hit Parader “Unabashedly fun and ballsy.” –ARTISTdirect.com Jim Peterik's World Stage in Queenstown New Zealand??? February 17, 2010. Indeed! Stay tuned...Rick Springfield has a new iTunes single available - a recently recorded live cover of the Paul McCartney & Wings classic Jet. Check out at www.rickspringfield.com and while you are there, check out samples from the new Son Of A Beach record that Rick has recorded exclusively for cruise goers - re-recording his hits in "tropic" reggae style. Sounds surprisingly great!Royal Hunt's Mark Boals completed vocal recordings for the band's future album – check out RH´s studio diary (at www.royalhunt.com) where you can watch a short video of Mark in the studio. The band will start mixing/mastering of their upcoming release in a couple of weeks.MILLION ADD NEW GUITARIST: Following the very successful gigs as special guests to Magnum + some rehearsal studio work, M.ill.ion now officially welcome Andreas Grövle as the new guitarist in the band. M.ill.ion founder and bassguitarist B.J Laneby says: "He´ s only 21 so he was a try out for some time. He´ s done great, both on tour and in rehearsals, so we asked him to come aboard full time and I think he will suit the band perfectly. I understand he´ s be a fan and own all the albums so he knows very well what we´ re about. Now he can leave the audience and step up on stage, where he belongs!  Musically he´ s got a great tone and a wide register and visually the look of a true viking! Looking forward to writing, recording and touring the upcoming album with Andreas - we welcome a great musician and overall nice guy to M.ill.ion!"Andreas Grövle: "I have known their singer Ulrich Carlsson and been a fan of the cool M.ill.ion music for a couple of years. And when I got the call some months back about the guitarist position, asking me if I wanted to try out, I immediately said Yes! The jokes are flying, we share the same kind of humour and playing with them is a lot of fun! I feel happy and honoured to be chosen as the new guitarplayer for this brilliant melodic rockband!" Expect more info on M.ill.ion next week! First the band will fly down to Switzerland to coheadline the "Sweden Rock Fest" in Zurich on October 31. M.ill.ion website: www.myspace.com/millionized.

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