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  Tuesday, November 24, 2009 FRONTIERS RECORDS ARTIST ROUND-UP:Bleed Me Dry, the new single from Sweden's The Murder Of My Sweet, has entered the national chart in the band's home country at position No. 14. The song is also on #2 on the singles download charts.Bleed Me Dry was released in Sweden last November 13. The band also presented the release with a launch gig in their hometown on the same day at the Roq Club. The CD single track listing includes: 01. Bleed Me Dry, 02. Bleed Me Dry (instrumental version), 03. Sands Of Time (non-album track).The Murder Of My Sweet's debut album, entitled Divanity, will be released worldwide on Frontiers Records in late January 2010. The band was formed by drummer, songwriter and producer Daniel Flores, who ­ after a few false starts of what was to become The Murder Of My Sweet ­ just by coincidence came across the magnificent singer Angelica Rylin, well endowed with the right look, voice and talents, being exactly what Daniel was searching for. The rest of The Murder Of My Sweet's lineup followed ­ guitarist Daniel Palmqvist, bass player Johan Niemann and keyboardist Andreas Lindahl all being mentally, creatively and spiritually the right combination to complete the perfect match. The Murder Of My Sweet's sound is rich in influence and yet distinctly unique. The lush melodic cinematic landscapes reflect the diversity of the five members own musical experiences. From Angelica's soaring vocal melodies and sweeping choruses to the explosive layers of guitars from Palmqvist and the thrilling orchestral keyboard arrangements painted by Andreas Lindahl backed by the bombastic and dynamic rhythms of Niemann and Flores. The resulting collaborations are a work both haunting and uplifting ­ fuelled by the curiosity of seeing where their burning ambitions will take them. The band will shortly embark on a promotional tour in France and Germany and will host personal meetings with the press and radios. In the meanwhile the band launched their official website: www.themurderofmysweet.com. Watch the “Bleed Me Dry” video clip on YouTube clicking on the image below. Danish hard rock veterans Pretty Maids are about to enter the studio in January to begin recording their new studio album for a late spring/early summer release on Frontiers Records. Pretty Maids' last album, entitled Wake Up To The Real World, was released in November 2006 still on Frontiers Records. Singer Ronnie Atkins stated about the CD, "The new record has all the trademarks a good Pretty Maids album should have, and that's the overall combination of good melodies and strong guitar riffs. But the key word, as far as I'm concerned, is it's gotta be melodic: whether it's the heavier and faster tracks or the more ballad/AOR-oriented kind of stuff; in other words 'good songs', and I think the album has got that!" Pretty Maids is a legendary hard rock/heavy metal combo from Denmark founded in early 1982 by Atkins and guitarist Ken Hammer. They have released 11 studio albums and over the years have sold hundreds of thousands of records. Drummer Brian TichyForeigner, Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Velvet Revolver) and bassist Michael "Denim" Devin (Kenny Wayne Shepherd) have joined Lynch Mob as the band's new touring rhythm section. Commented Tichy: "It will be fun to get loud and powerful with George [Lynch], Oni [Logan] and Denim as I've always been a fan and I'd be a liar if I was to say I didn't attempt to learn all his rhythms and leads on 'Tooth and Nail' [Dokken] in high school when I was 16! C'mon, he was tearing it up! I was obsessed with guitar back then, as I am now, and he was one of the cats... Well, he still is as so many people nowadays were influenced by him.”"George is so cool that he came over my house with a little rig and he, myself and Denim had two days of jammin' the tunes in my bedroom turned drum room. There was barely any space but we had a great time. Total high school vibe! I should have gotten a picture."Upcoming Lynch Mob shows: Nov. 27 - Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues (w/ Dokken) Nov. 28 - San Diego, CA - The 4th and B (w/ Dokken) Nov. 29 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues (w/ Dokken) Dec. 12 - Las Vegas, NV - Feelgoods Jan. 23 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Manifesto Jan. 24 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Hard Rock Cafe Audio samples songs that appear on Lynch Mob's comeback album, "Smoke And Mirrors", are available for download at the Frontiers website following this link: www.frontiers.it/Default.aspx?tabid=85&pl=L. The CD was released in Europe on September 18 (October 13 in the U.S.) via Frontiers Records. Lynch Mob's recording lineup on "Smoke And Mirrors" included Logan and Lynch alongside bassist Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Scot Coogan (Brides Of Destruction, Ace Frehley)INTRODUCING ROCK-A-HOLICS RECORDS:Rock-a-holics Records is a new and exciting record label, owned primarily by a London based company, with it's headquarters located in Athens, Greece. Our motto is: We have a serious ROCKIN' problem and our intention is, to sign many bands and some exciting solo artists, both new and old, releasing many albums (both re-releases as well as originals) on CD and vinyl, over the course of the next few months! Our repertoire promises to be really eclectic as our A&R team is highly selective and our editions are going to be characterized by the same principle, by being very lavish and offering the fans more value for their dollar/euro/yen...(We are talking about CDs and CD/DVD combos with chrome plating - cutouts - selective UV coating, Steel-boxes etc). We are open to most kinds of modern rock oriented music! Anything from Lite-AOR to the most blackened Black Metal, will be considered, but only the best artists/releases will be chosen. Since our main A&R guy has a spot for all things classic and melodic however, we might as well be a little more inclined to center our attentions around those genres more often. At any rate, our label consists of many different sub-labels, so each genre, artist and release is going to be treated separately, by a different team, so as to attain the best possible results in a highly competitive market. We do not intend to flood the market with sub-par releases. Every time that you will see the logo of our company – you will be guaranteed a release that will really sweep you off your feet, mesmerize your senses and blow your mind! We will also be embracing the modern technology and distribution methods as well, for our newer releases, but with a few interesting twists in the concept and the business model. Stay tuned for more information, like where to send your press packages, as well as our first artist and distributor announcements, very soon! In the meantime feel free to visit us, bookmark us and become our friends: www.rockaholicsrecords.comwww.myspace.com/rockaholicsrecordswww.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61324178218 Also feel free to use the contact forms to get in touch with us or alternatively you could use your email client to send a mail our way at info@rockaholicsrecords.com Now to the label's first signings:Arch Rival's debut, “In The Face Of Danger” is an excellent album by a great hard 'n heavy band from out of Ohio and will be re-released as a remastered and expanded 2 disk set featuring the original album plus 2 live cuts, as well as a 13 song, multi-camera DVD with promos and live performances. It's cover is newly designed and printed with selective matt UV coating which lends it a pseudo 3D/comic book cover look! Watch out for it. More info on it, will be made avail very soon! We're also putting out Darkology's debut album Altered Reflections which is an awesome album and one that we hope could redefine the metal scene and make it interesting once again. It combines the best aspects of Megadeth (riffing, solos) with some brutal drumming, that either is pedal to the metal double bass pounding, or it grooves in a way not too dissimilar with a certain Vinnie Paul and also with some amazing vocals that rival Priest at their best (courtesy of Kelly “Sundown” Carpenter – those of you who have head him, know what we 're talking about – those who don't should check him out immediately.) The songs however are what set this album apart from all antagonism. Mark our words. This is one of the most technical but at the same time most catchy albums you 've heard in a long, long time. Maybe the best album of 2009 ! And some pretty big bands have put out some pretty respectable records this year Again the cover is matt UV coated, with details and the logo, sticking out done in pearlesque varnish. The digipack, simply looks stunning! More details on this album will be made available soon as well, along with proper samples from it. Both releases should see the light of day in mid to late November, depending on your locale.Arch Rivalwww.myspace.com/archrivalofficialDarkology - www.myspace.com/darkologymetal Release Dates: UK, Greece and LTD US release Nov. 16 / Worldwide, incl Japan, January 8. xx Last but certainly not least we 're now open to Demo/Promo submissions: You can send your promo package to Rockaholics Records, P.O Box 60093, Post Code: 15301, Athens, Greece. Please include a photo, a brief bio and either a previously published sample of your work or more, if you 've released an album or an EP previously, or a 3-4 song demo with your best work if you're a newcomer. Also include anything else that you think might support your case. (like printouts or cutouts of good reviews etc.) All styles from lite AOR to extreme black metal will be considered, but will be put out through different sub-labels, should we decide to sign you. Also please make sure that you really kick @$$ before you submit us anything. We've heard about a million mediocre releases, being touted as either the next big thing or being called “masterpieces” and guess what, they're neither. No weak productions, no tuneless/hapless vocalists and no 'I recorded this on my laptop crap' please, unless you feel that you have money to waste on postage and CDs! Bribes in cold hard cash, naked photos and promises of rivers of alcohol, will not work (but feel free to try!) We promise to review your submission and in most cases we will respond to you, anywhere from within a few days after we've received your package, or up to a month at the latest! Don't be discouraged if we turn you down, you can always hit us back with (a brick or) something new after a few months! Also note that you will need to have sorted your copyrights issues, before you send us anything. Unsolicited works will be received, and might as well be heard or just as easily placed in the bin, as we will carry no responsibility whatsoever about them. After all, you 're the ones who sent them, so please secure your legal rights before you submit anything to us. We're professionals and we expect you to be professional too. Check out our website (www.rockaholicsrecords.com) (www.myspace.com/rockaholicsrecords) also join us on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Reverbnation. That's all folks, now get those promo packs prepared and watch out for our releases in November! Ah... and mark the last week of May on your calendars – for maybe the biggest release of 2010!!!FM BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM AND LAUNCH PARTY: After their overwhelming success at 'Firefest 6' FM hit the boards again early in 2010 with a gig to coincide with the launch of their brand new studio album “Metropolis”. Come and join them for the biggest party of 2010 and see The Mighty FM perform live at the Metropolis album launch extravaganza. The Roadhouse Covent Garden London, Sunday 7th February FM on stage 9.00pm Your ticket enters you into a free prize draw for a signed Peavey guitar used by Steve and Jim on "Metropolis". Full playback of the "Metropolis" album. Meet and Greet. Plus a wealth of other goodies and surprises. After show party with drummer Pete Jupp on the decks. Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets £12.00 including postage are available, in advance only, from www.fmofficial.com It's been a long time coming, so make sure you're there to witness this monumental event when the boys in the band reclaim their crown as Britain's favourite AOR act. Please note tickets will be posted out during the first week of January 2010. More details will be posted on the bands official web site www.fmofficial.comERIC MARTIN FROM MR. BIG RELEASES DEBUT SONY CD TIMELESS:Eric Martin, the lead vocalist from the seminal 90s pop-rock group Mr. Big (who scored with the song To Be With You) releases his first solo CD Timeless on Sony International. The song reached #1 in six different countries. In early 2008, Eric was approached to do a project wherein he covered various ballads sung by female artists. The resulting CD, Mr. Vocalist was released in Japan in November 2008 and was a chart topper for months. The multi-format success resulted in the follow-up, Mr. Vocalist 2 Martin's take on such classics as Time After Time, Hero, Eternal Flame, and I Will Always Love You, make them shine again with his signature vocals. Says Eric, "I sang them with my own interpretations. I inherited these songs as a new messenger." Martin's song choices have once again brought a renewed spotlight to the works. The online infotainment site The Improper said of the CD, "Frankly, the treatment he brings to each of these songs is tremendous and compelling. And, Times Square Gossip said, (Martin's) take on such chestnuts as Time after Time and My Heart Will Go On are decidedly terrific. He makes them his own!"Mr. Big reformed earlier this year and are currently on the second leg of their European tour.www.myspace.com/ericmartinband / www.myspace.com/mistervocalist xx BORISLAV MITIC DISCUSSES THE MURDER OF MUSIC:Lion Music have sent out this open letter from artist Borislav Mitic - his take on Internet piracy. Other Lion Music artist news follows... "My internet friends, I would like to send a message for all those who intend to download my album for free: Here are a few words on a very important subject to me - illegal Internet file sharing download!!! This is also known as - MURDER OF MUSIC! Since I have a new album "The Absolute" coming out on December 4th now would be the right time to get into this matter of life and death. You see,... it is very hard to master an instrument. It takes a lot of years of practice, discipline, study and dedication (like going to a university and more) to reach the level of playing that I and similar musicians are at. It is really very hard work to compose quality music and create something special for you listeners out there. It is very hard to make records too because the studio time is very expensive (making your own project studio is a big cost too and not many can afford it or even know how to operate it). It is also very hard to find a Record label to publish your music these days,... and even harder to arrange real retail music store distribution to circulate the music on the market and make it available everywhere. But musicians go through all these pains because they love and believe in music and they believe in fair and just financial reward return for hard work of producing beauty of music they offer to the world. Don't you agree that musicians should be paid for their work? When people illegally post or download free MP3 files on Internet of the music that musician made so many sacrifices to create - it is the sign of ULTIMATE DISRESPECT! This means literally taking the bread off the musician's table and spitting in their face! The music business works like this... (if you don't know). Musicians who make the music give the album to the label under certain conditions. Then label sells it through its distribution channels and shares the percentage of return income with the musician. Stores and distributors also get their cut for the retail sale service to you - the customer. So the bottom line percentage per a CD that goes back to the musician is quite small in the end. Also don't forget that musician invested money in studio time so this has to be covered before musician makes any real profit money!!! To make a living from music this way a lot of CDs have to be sold. That CD money also gets re-invested in touring, new albums, promotion, etc. Everybody in the chain of music industry is living from this system of sale... magazines, concert promoters, labels, music stores. Every single CD sold counts and especially today for smaller artists like myself who do not have a big budget at their disposal to promote themselves in mainstream media, TV, Magazines, etc (yes, all that actually has to be paid for and costs quite a lot). I know,... CDs in stores cost money (16$ a piece?), the world is in economic crises and it's easier to get a free download so that you can put that money into buying your pants and cookies, right? Hey, you can make a cool free collection of thousands of albums with no money invested at all! Woohhhoooo, viva la internet!! How cool is this!!!??? Well,... NOT COOL AT ALL!!!! Do you eat? Yes...? Me too! (in spite of legends you might have heard even we musicians need to eat). To get food I have to go to the grocery store and pay money for it like you. The same goes for clothes and other products. If you would try to take (or "download") food or clothes from the grocery or clothing store the people dressed in blue outfits called THE POLICE would try to stop you since this is considered a crime of stealing. What if everybody starts stealing food unpunished? How will the grocery store employees survive? What about their family? How would the farmers producing food survive if we take it from them for free? They would not. Do you catch my drift? Just because you CAN download music for free today on the Internet doesn't mean you SHOULD. You CAN also beat up an old lady on the street and steal her pension from her wallet ... but somebody CAN beat you up too and do the same to you. Would you like this? Or would you perhaps like to go to work 9h-17h for free? Would you like musicians to visit your home and take some of your property for free? Why not? They can use it... the same way you can use illegally downloaded music without paying for it. This all would be called robbery of course and is illegal and if we would apply this pattern of behaviour to the society in general as a rule of life we would very soon have a society of filthy, wild savages! My point is - if there is no money coming back to us musicians for the ultra hard work we invest we will all eventually give up and stop making music. If the unchecked Internet theft goes on much longer very soon there will be no more new albums from the artists you like and cherish so much on your illegal free MP3 collections!!! This will be THE END OF TIMES FOR MUSIC! After we musician give up the labels will fold, the music stores will turn into ... shoe shops for example (you can't download those through internet can you now?)! Soon after that the whole music industry, concerts, fun time, guitars,... will be dead and gone - thanks to Internet and illegal global pirate system! Game over! So if anyone of you wants to continue supporting - KILLING MUSIC (that you are supposed to love) go and join the Internet gang of music hijackers for free through torrents and file sharing sites! The blood will be on your hands...But If you want the music to SURVIVE please treat it like you would like to be treated yourself and do the right thing by paying for it. I always paid for the music I wanted and I don't see why each of you can't - there's really no excuse! SPREAD THE WORD!!! SAVE THE MUSIC YOU LOVE! Or let it bleed and die... It's all in your hands - the choice is yours to make. I vote for life but if it's death of music - so be it! We can also live in a world without real music but then don't complain in the future to come how the music in the media around you is bad and lame and "where have all the good times gone". You have been warned!" - Borislav MiticBorislav Mitic - The Absolute Available 4th December 2009 - more information at: www.lionmusic.com/cd/absolute.htm. Get Your Free Lion Music 2009 Sampler - Every order (whilst stocks last) from the Lion Music Store will receive a free 16 track sampler featuring tracks from a wide selection of our 2009 releases. Packed in a cardboard sleeve with artwork by Carl Andre Beckston (Monowasp) these are a cool freebie to thank you for your support in 2009. We also hope they might entice you to check out more of the artists on the compilation. The Lion Music store not only holds all the Lion Music back catalogue but a massive selection of releases across the rock/metal genre. All in stock items are generally dispatched same day and we aim to offer the best prices possible. Visit the store at www.lionmusic.com/ShopSelect.htm.Vendetta Featured On Bruce Dickinson's BBC Radio 6 Rock Show - British traditional metallers Vendetta who have just released their 2nd album "Heretic Nation" received airplay on BBC Radio 6's Bruce Dickinson's Rock Show, with the Iron Maiden frontman declaring the bands new album as "Classic metal all the way". Fans in the UK can catch the band live at Trillians Rock Bar in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Saturday 12th December 2009. More information and new merchandise is available now from the bands official website at www.vendetta-theband.com also check out www.myspace.com/nosafehole. In addition also view the bands new video for the track "New Horizon" at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9SElfrEEYg.Twinspirits, YtseJamKr and OnStage Agency are proud to announce a kickass Italian tour happening in December. The two progressive bands will bring what they can do best: a mix of powerful yet melodic songs from the new release "The Forbidden City" and a great selection of Dream Theater songs for the thousands of fans out there. Every stage will host a local prog-metal opening act! Every night will be unique and worth a visit! Here's the calendar, with more dates still in the works: 03/12 - Zoe Club - Milano 04/12 - Ke Me Meo - Argelato (BO) 05/12 - Country Star - Albignasego (PD) 06/12 - Il Blocco Music Hall - San Giovanni Lupatoto (VR) 10/12 - Urban - Perugia 11/12 - Oddly Shed - Caserta 13/12 - Locanda Blues - Roma The new Twinspirits website has just been launched at www.twinspirits.net, also check out www.myspace.com/twinspiritsband.Simone Fiorletta has officially become an ESP Guitars Endorser! Simone who released his third solo album When Reality Is Nothing on Lion Music in August 2009 is one of Italy's leading guitar authorities and is also a member of progressive metal merchants Moonlight Comedy who are in the process of writing their third album. More info on Simone Fiorletta can be obtained at www.myspace.com/simonefiorletta or www.simonefiorletta.it. Guitarist Sean Baker of the Sean Baker Orchestra was recently interviewed by on the worlds leading metal Podcasts "Talking Metal" in Podcast #283 which available via i-Tunes or by following this link. Sean has also just scored an endorsement with Randall amplification. More information on the Sean Baker Orchestra can be found at www.theseanbakerorchestra.comwww.myspace.com/theseanbakerorchestra.LAST CHANCE FOR DANNY VAUGHN TITLES: Frontiers Records have deleted Danny Vaughn's last studio album Traveller and it is now officially out of print. Luckily Danny, together with HardRockHouse, were able to strike a deal with the label and have purchased the final 225 copies that Frontiers had in stock and these are now on sale via www.hardrockhouse.com/Shop.htm. As an added bonus to fans who may not have the album Danny has individually signed and numbered each of the 225 CD's to make this last batch of CDs even more special. In addition to HardRockHouse also have available a very limited number of the 2 CD version of The Road Less Travelled. Only 500 of these were printed and from that batch 50 copies were held back from sale on the initial release as contingency in case of any that were lost or damaged in transit. These are now being released for sale so fans have a final chance to pick up a copy of the full line show recorded at the Cluny, Newcastle in December 2008. The 2 CD edition adds superb versions of Tyketto classics Burning Down InsideWings together with Danny's cover of Happy Christmas (War is Over), Is That All There Is, Fly Away & finally Better By Far to the songs contained on the single disc edition of the album. Both of these albums are available individually, however in the run up to Christmas there are also some fantastic bundled offers available from HardRockHouse with Traveller, The Road Less Travelled & the Standing Alone EP all available @ www.hardrockhouse.com/Shop.htm.LATEST BON JOVI DVD OUT TODAY: In 2008 Bon Jovi returned to New York City from a globe-spanning, world-conquering tour to rock their spiritual home of Madison Square Garden. That night was an epic, career-spanning set of greatest hits including 'Always', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Livin On A Prayer'. Now for the first time you can experience the power of live Bon Jovi in stunning high-definition and surround sound with the release of 'Live At Madison Square Garden' on DVD and Blu-Ray. Watch the trailer here. In an exclusive Blu-Ray bonus feature you can discover the inner secrets of one of the biggest success stories in rock music. Threading intimate band interviews together with candid scenes of life on the road, 'When We Were Beautiful' is a vivid no-holds-barred look at 25 years of brotherhood in one of the greatest rock & roll bands of all time. 'Live From Madison Square Garden' is released on TODAY worldwide (except in the US and Canada). Click here to purchase your copy!MELODIC BRIEFS:Roger Taylor's first solo track in a long long time - The Unblinking Eye (Everything Is Broken) - can now be heard and seen at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ZtaDOniZ0. The Kiss - Live At Cobo Hall DVD (recorded in Sept 2009) - will get an official release in the summer 2010 (probably June my source suggests).Carmine Appice interviewed at: piercingmetal.com/wordpress/?p=2240.Joe Perry in concert feature: piercingmetal.com/wordpress/?p=2235. KISS OVER EUROPE: Kiss' European tour - dubbed Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom commences in May 2010. The dates are: Fri 7th May – Dublin 02 Arena Sun 9th May – Glasgow SECC Mon 10th May – Manchester MEN Arena Tue 11th May – Birmingham LG Arena Thu May 13th – London Wembley Arena Sun 16th May – Zurich, Hallenstadion (Switzerland) Mon 17th May – Geneva, Arena (Switzerland) Tues 18th May – Milan, Mediolanum Forum (Italy) Thurs 20th May – Vienna, Stadhalle (Austria) Fri 21st May – Ostrava, Cez Arena (Czech Republic) Sun 23rd May – Prague, O2 Arena (Czech Republic) Wed 26th May – Berlin, O2 World (Germany) Thurs 27th May – Leipzig, Arena (Germany) Sat 29th May – Bratislava, Stadium (Slovakia) Mon 31st May – Hamburg, Colorline Arena (Germany) Tues 1st June – Oberhausen, Koenig Pilsner Arena (Germany) Tues 8th June – Trondheim, Lerkendal Open Site (Norway) Thurs 10th June – Tampere, Sauna Rock (Finland) Sat 12th June – Stockholm, Stadium (Sweden) Sun 13th June – Malmo, Stadium (Sweden) Mon 14th June – Oslo, Valhall (Norway) Wed 16th June – Aalborg, Gigantium (Denmark) Fri 18th June – Arnhem, Gelredome (Holland) Sun 20th June – Clisson, Hellfest (France) Tues 22nd June – Madrid, Palacio De Los Deportes (Spain) Fri 25th June – Vitoria, Azkena Rock Festival (Spain) Sun 27th June – Graspop Festival (Belgium) SUNCITY RECORDS RETURN TO ACTION: Suncity Records are back in action and here's their new update. For more information on the bands and audio previews from these - log onto www.suncityrecords.com. Hello all, We are back in action after a turbulent start to 2009. 2009 has been anything but smooth sailing with natural disasters, the well-publicized death of Gregg Fulkerson as well as a family tragedy too. But the show must go on and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for being so patient and hopefully the next bunch of signings will be well worth the wait. Today we will be announcing 7 new signings, yes that's right 7 cracking new signings that will have fans drooling at the chops. I will start with the announcement of the signing of Femme Fatale. Suncity Records will be releasing one of the most talked about, infamous unreleased albums of all, as we will be presenting Femme Fatale's second unreleased album Lady In Waiting. Femme Fatale are an outfit that were remembered for the hot looks, rockin' voice and over the top stage presence of its front woman Lorraine Lewis. In an era that was dominated by testosterone driven rock, Femme Fatale became a popular frontrunner in the 80's Rock and Roll scene. The band came together in their hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico and consisted of Lewis (vocals), Mazzi Rawd (guitar), Bill D'Angelo (lead guitar), Rick Rael (bass and Lewis' brother) and Bobby Murray (drums). They quickly picked up and moved to Los Angeles amid the late eighties glam explosion, and after only ten live shows managed to score a major label contract. The band remixed the song "Touch And Go" from their debut album to release it as a fourth single, which was released by Kerrang! (England's leading metal magazine) as a 'free' flexi disc with their magazine. Femme Fatale was asked by MCA to record a second album and even though a lot of songs were already written, the album was never released, Until now, And with that Suncity Records is proud to announce the release of Femme Fatale - Lady In Waiting. The album was written and recorded in 1988 in Hollywood California. It has been re-worked, re-mixed and re-mastered. The original recordings were engineered by Toby Wright and Femme Fatale. The album was re-mixed by Scott Gutierrez in Hollywood, California. Stand out tracks include, "Lady in Waiting", "I Know" (Co-written with Wes Arkeen - considered the sixth member of Guns 'N' Roses), "One More For The Road" and the heartfelt ballad, "Buried Alive". Lewis' voice is at the top of its game and the band sounds like an aggressive well-seasoned force to reckon with. Rock out! Merri Hoaxx - Before Cats In Boots, Heavy Bones or Ellis Island there was The Hoaxx. Merri Hoaxx was forged out of the mid 1970s Rock and Roll melting pot of Cleveland, Ohio, the birthplace of "Rock and Roll". Its members; Joel Ellis, Denny Holan, Chris "Grizz" GryzbowskiKenny Delaro were weaned on the greatest rock era in history as the music blazed like a volcano from FM radio giants WMMS "The Home of the Buzzard" and M105. The band hung out nightly in the notorious Rainbow Bar and Grill in the heart of Sunset Strip during its heyday, stepping out from time to time to play the Sunset Strip club scene in clubs like The Whiskey A Go-Go, The Roxy, Gazzarri's, The Troubadour, The FM Station, The Country Club in Reseda, Palominos' and other undisclosed spots in the L.A. underground and after hour parties. This is where they began to melt into the scene gaining immediate recognition from their peers. Merri Hoaxx also started attracting major record label interest from Atlantic Records, who brought the band onto the label for development through Kenny Ostin where the band worked with production greats like George Tutko and Richie Podlar at American Studios. The band began getting calls from helpful guys like Gene Simmons and Dweezil Zappa off of the cassette tape demos they handed out everywhere. They eventually found themselves becoming major Rock debut contenders in the mid-1980s. Before signing with Atlantic Records, Kenny was replaced on drums by Houston, Texas drummer Randy Meers of Black Oak Arkansas fame. The 1980s Sunset Strip scene was, to say the least, wild!! The boys became deeply entrenched in the wild side of Hollywood. Unfortunately the record label dragged its feet due to the band's A&R staff at Atlantic being even farther gone into the void of Hollywood's wild side. Joel recalls: "I remember going up to the Atlantic Records offices on Sunset to meet with Kenny (Ostin) or Nick (Loft) to discuss the record's mastering or art work, ya know, the band's business and there would be more cocaine on Kenny's desk than contracts. There was always music playing on his stereo from some new band they were signing but I never heard any of those great new bands make it into the mainstream,". The tracks that the band recorded between 1983-1987 in Southern California will be released on one CD called Merri HoaxxThe Hoaxx Never Jokes. So to the next signing we go. Please welcome to the Suncity family, Oregon, Portland's very own - X-Piracy. X-Piracy are a very hard band to describe but have all the trademarks that Suncity Records loves! In the summer of 1985 in Eugene, Oregon, population 100,000, singer Shane Thornton, guitarist Robb Dee Crabaugh, guitarist Tony Antone, Bassist Danny Jack and stepbrother, drummer Kevin Stacey had found their ways to one another via the popular record store, Record Garden. Thornton, Crabaugh and Antone had attended high school (most of the time) together in nearby Elmira, while Jack and Stacey attended Churchill High. In no time at all, the young men formed a tight bond of music and friendship a Brotherhood, if you will which would blossom into something very special for a long time to come. In 1989, due to strong audience turnouts at a popular Portland club known as Starry Night (The Roseland, today), the band was invited to take part in the Northwest Battle of the Bands. The competition was solid, with a full evening of worthy talent taking the stage. Around midnight, as the event was winding down, X-Piracy was heralded as the evening's winner and there wasn't a soul in the house who felt inclined to protest. Feeling confident and strong, the group returned home victorious and scheduled what would be the third sell-out in the Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. It would also be perhaps the most talked about X-Piracy performance in the band's history, due in part to the mysterious showering of smelt upon the audience and stage at the end of the set. The group was well known for unauthorised stunts and surprises, but this would prove to be all the Hult Center would tolerate. X-Piracy was banned indefinitely from ever again performing at the prestigious hall. Despite early warnings from some that the recording industry was turning it's attention north, away from California, the band prepared for a win all/lose all move to L.A., which took place between August and October of 1990. Despite many moments of exuberance and triumph there, the ensuing year would prove to be a tumultuous one for X-Piracy. As 1991 began, X-Piracy continued to write and record new material, music coming forth amid a backdrop of big city turmoil and increasing hardships. The resulting songs struck a new level of maturity and depth, even pain. The track, "Ever-Lovin' River", set a new precedent within the band's growing repertoire and was as strong a song as any in the industry. Shane one a national poetry contest, which led to meeting comedian Sam Kinison. This new friendship, in turn, led to an invitation for X-Piracy to be the sole music entertainment at Kinison's Halloween Bash. Kinison, who had recently starred in a popular Motley Crue video, vowed to help promote the pirates. Sadly, however, he was killed when he was struck by a 17-year old drunk driver. The Brotherhood had been broken. Stacey's departure and circumstances leading to it had dealt a painful blow to the pirate camp and the ship was losing momentum. By late summer of 1992, to the great dismay of many faithful fans, X-Piracy disbanded. Eight lives gone, in a time not so long ago, in a galaxy of leather, lipstick, guyliner and lace sees our next signing Priscilla jump aboard the Suncity train. There is no denying that Priscilla deserves their place in the footholds of eyeliner addicts and glam junkies the world over. Few bands have emerged onto the arena of rock music and immediately garnered the mass attention of audiences, critics and radio stations alike that Priscilla did when they exploded onto the scene. Sex, drugs and rock n' roll, it was all there in abundance for Priscilla. From an enigmatic frontman awash in groupie-adorned excess, who nearly died after an accidental drug overdose, to a guitarist who battled his own demons and was at odds with the sudden and immediate glory of success that was thrust upon him and his band and felt he had to get out. The Priscilla story is a story of wasted youth. Not wasted in the classical sense, but in the sense that the rewards that are thrust upon the overnight heroes of a local glam generation are sometimes too much for any one group of young men to physically and mentally withstand. The lyrics to the band's Z-Rock chart topping anthem "Wake Up The Neighborhood" could have easily been "Grab Yourself A Line And A Joint" rather than "Grab A Bottle Of Beer", would it not have caused the song to be banned from being played on the radio. But, with the tragedy of chemical and physical excess there also comes the glory and this is also a tale of rock and redemption, atale of conquering hometown heroes set on the streets of a metropolitan city that was begging for something different. So, as all good things eventually do, Priscilla had come to an end. But still, for a time the group were indeed the darlings of the underground glam and music scene. People who are fans of early Poison, early Tuff, Pretty Boy Floyd and even Roxx Gang will really dig these boys. The album will be entitled "Wake Up The Neigbourhood". Signing number 4 sees the hard rocking Live Tongue get brought to the limelight. From the ashes of killer glam group Pretty Please, Live Tongue formed in the early 90's. Hailing from Texas, Live Tongue caught the eyes of the public, the world press and the music community in South Texas when they signed to independent label Perris Records. The band released their first self-titled debut album in 1995 with rave reviews. Some scribes calling it one of the best produced and energetic independent hard rock CD's to emerge in recent decades. The roaring, melodic leads of Chris Johnson and Meatt, the blusesy sound of bassist Joey Monosmith, the thundering, powerful drums of Larry Jentz combined with the dymanic voice and individualistic style of singer Chase Jentz all serve to punctuate electro-acoustic music of Live Tongue. Following trends is not the path Live Tongue have ever chosen. Their music is straight ahead, in your face, rock 'n' roll; music that has withstood the test of time and is heavily supported by millions of loyal fans throughout the world. They are a powerful live band that captivate their audience with realism and confidence. Suncity Records will be releasing Live Tongue's second unreleased album that will be titled Snake Eyes. Next up WOW! another amazingly talented group of rock and rollers with the signing of New Jersey's Kidd Skruff. Kidd Skruff started as a side project for then Lead Singer/Guitarist Jimmy Forest, who was performing with the popular New Jersey band "Push" in the late 80's and early 90's. At that time, Jimmy was the Drummer/Songwriter for "Push", and had a plethora of musical ideas that he wanted to express but they just didn't quite fit the style of the band and he really needed another outlet. By this time the Seattle "Grunge" scene had totally taken over and just as quick as it rose to the top, the new sound of Rock and Roll buried the successful 80's and 90's commercial metal scene. The days of long hair, make up, glitter, over indulgence and unrestricted partying was over. The small record company that had recorded "Skruff's" one and only album had gone bankrupt. The original recording was sold only on cassette, had a short release and sold only a few thousand copies. With the overwhelming popularity of the internet, a lot of these classic "Hair Bands" have gained a whole new audience. Those same bands now tour again with the original lineups and sell out concert venues on a nightly basis. Now as the music of that time is being teamed with the development of guitar video games that often uses these bands songs as the backbone of the game, the youth of the world is once again yearning for that big sound of the guitars, bass, personalities and attitudes that only the 80's could deliver. As Forest sits back with that reminiscing look in his eyes, he states...."We never forgot how to play, people just forgot how to listen. Suncity Records will be releasing the 10 track full-length album entitled Angels With Dirty Faces. xx The last signing for today are true legends of the sleaze rock scene. First we brought you Swingin' Thing, then there was Blackboard Jungle, now Suncity Records are thrilled to announce the signing of another killer group Alleycat Scratch. Every Hard Rock fan that loves their Hollywood Glam/Sleaze bands will know about Alleycat Scratch's classic debut album Deadboys From Trash City. Regarded as one of the top Glam/Sleaze albums of all-time, Deadboys was sadly the only album that the boys ever released. The whole "In with the Grunge, out with the Rock" story doesn't need to be rehashed but Alleycat Scratch were just another band that fell by the way side with the change of the musical scene. Alleycat's unreleased recordings were touted to be released on the Regeneration Records sometime is 2008 but the band were dropped from the label. Good thing is Suncity Records will be releasing a CD/DVD double disc package that will capture all the attitude, energy & unruly fun that the Deadboys had when headlining the Strip back in the day. 15 years later, the time has come for the world to hear the rest of the material Alleycat recorded as well as a bunch of amazing live material. Prepare yourself for Alleycat Scratch - Last Call.

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• 22 Nov 2009 21:50

  November 23

  Monday, November 23, 2009 Do Ya Wanna Taste some Wig Wam?? The Norwegian Glam Kings Wig Wam are finally back in the ring with their brand new album Non Stop Rock and Roll - released via Frontiers Records in Europe on January 29, 2010! Aptly titled, this new record shows all the elements that made up the monster reputation these guys are internationally known for: driving energy, unstoppable force and neverending fun. This is easily the band's most complete album to date that offers 12 fresh sounding, breathtaking songs, that wears the guitars on it's sleeves, still showing a more mature and less cheesy band. The catchy hooklines and melodic hardrock anthems that Wig Wam are known for are still very much present, yet the feel of this album brings you right in front of the Marshall amps. Blowing your speakers with full blown Rock'n Roll this album is a Hard Rocking musical journey from the catchy opening track and first single “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” to the electrifying riff of “Walls Come Down”, from the Glam Rock happy going sing along anthem "C'mon Everybody” to the fast and furious title track. And hey, the boys also have the ability to set your girlfriend's heart on fire with a couple of unique ballads for the ride. With three gifted songwriters in the camp, “Non Stop Rock And Roll” shines, tweaks and pounds a full blooded rock'n roll album ought to. Wig Wam is finally ready to take you to the ultimate rock trip, and bring their wild live performances on the road in 2010. Line-Up: Glam — vocals, Teeny — guitars, Flash — bass, Sporty — drums. Track Listing: Do Ya Wanna Taste It; Walls Come Down; Wild One; C'mon Everybody; Man In the Moon; Still I'm Burning; All You Wanted; Non Stop Rock And Roll; From Here; Rocket Through My Heart; Chasing Rainbows; Gotta Get It On (*) *Bonus track. WebLink: www.myspace.com/wigwamania Right now you can taste some Wig Wam right here! Download a 90 second MP3 preview of: Do Ya Wanna Taste It. LIGHT UP A LIBERTY & JUSTICE PRE-ORDER:Retroactive Records and Liberty N' Justice are excited to announce they are taking pre-orders for LNJ's new CD Light It Up. With a release date of 1-19-10, anyone who preorders will receive the CD way before the release date and as an added bonus Retroactive Records is throwing in a free CD sampler called A Salute To World Class Rock and a free Liberty N' Justice 11x17 poster. The disk features Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Chris Jericho (WWE Wrestler), Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), CJ Snare & Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Phil Lewis (LA Guns), Marq Torien (Bulletboys), Oz Fox (Stryper), Jeff Pilson (Dokken/ Foreigner), Pete Loran & Steve Brown (Trixter), Robert Mason & Jerry Dixon (Warrant), Ted Poley (Danger Danger), Vic Rivera (Crunch), "Bumblefoot"(Guns N' Roses) JK Northrup, Dale & Troy Thompson (Bride), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Lynn Louise Lowrey (Vixen), Harry Hess & Pete Lesperance (Harem Scarem), Kelly Keeling (Baton Rouge), Keri Kelli (Alice Cooper), Chris Holmes (WASP), Sheldon Tarsha (Adler's Appetite/Tarsha), Shawn Pelata (Line Of Fire), Stephen Chesney (Frontiers) and many more... OrderLink: www.bombworksrecords.com/cdInfo-retro.php?cd_id=5098.Reviews to date:Rock Eyez (5 out 5) "It's really cool when you can release a masterpiece like this" www.rockeyez.com/reviews/cd/libertynjustice/rev-2009-11-br-light-it-up-liberty-n-justice.htmlThe Refinery Rock (5 out of 5) "star-studded classic." www.therefineryrock.com/reviews.php?reviewid=11.Shipwreck Island Studios (4.98 out of 5) "quite honestly I can't think of any other project which is this exciting to listen to" www.shipwreckislandstudios.com/?p=1293.White Throne Metal Reviews (9 out of 10) "Listening to this disc I'm transported back in time and I enjoyed every minute of it." whitethronereviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/liberty-n-justice-light-it-up.htmlBanophernalia (4 out of 5) "This really is the best yet" www.banophernalia.com/reviews/music/artists_lnj.htm#lnj2010Rock Realms (88%) "essential purchase for lovers of hard rock" www.rockrealms.com/archive/l/lnj_liu.php. OFFICIAL NEW VIDEO "SONIC SENSATIONS" from FACTORY OF DREAMS:"Enter this World Of Living Music Where Everything is sound" Watch it @ Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9HuKCProUA.Factory of Dreams and First Edition Pictures proudly presents, Sonic Sensations, the music video. A brand new production taken from Factory of Dream's new album 'A Strange Utopia'. A mysterious video, depicting the World of the Sonic Sensations song. Breathe the music, hear it loud, feel the beat and let yourself and your eyes go as the mysterious film plays... This is what Factory of Dreams proposes with the Sonic Sensations video and song theme, after the successful Weight of the World videoclip already released here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVFKGBI8uGo. Produced by Hugo Flores. Directed by Emil Jonsvik. Hear and download the song 'Sonic Sensations' for free at: strangeutopia.com or www.myspace.com/projectcreation.MELODIC BRIEFS: Special price for the Rocklahoma 2008 Coffee table book. We are having a special Holiday price of $35.00 plus FREE shipping between now and the Christmas Holidays. (December 31st). Click below for the special price of $35.00 and we will mail you a copy of the Rocklahoma 2008 coffee table book with FREE SHIPPING! WebLink: www.vernongowdy.com/index.htm. A new interview with NILS LOFGREN of E STREET Band is online at: www.bestofwny.com/nightlife. TIME TO ROCK FOR A DIFFERENCE NEW YORK: Rock For A Difference will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at club Locale in Staten Island, located at 1221 Bay Street. There will be live musical performances, and an auction/raffle consisting of 2 Round Trip Airline Tickets donated by Spirit Air and an autographed Epiphone Les Paul Studio, Heritage Cherry Sunburst with Hardshell Case, in addition to other music and sports related items. All proceeds from this benefit go directly to POAC (Parent's of Autistic Children) of Brick, New Jersey. POAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and has a proven track record of providing services to children and adults with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. POAC has provided training, services, outreach and support for thousands of people throughout New Jersey and across the country. The vast majority of these services are provided 100% free of charge. POAC has focused its attention and resources on how best to help the children and families who are struggling with autism today. Donating their time and talents to this great cause are The Spines, with The Infinite Staircase and Craving Strange. The Spines are an Alternative Rock band out of Long Island New York with a reputation for catchy hooks, tasteful songwriting, solid musicianship and powerful live performances. The bandsdebut album Radiolarian has something for everyone from catchy, harmony laden songs to darker, heavier and more progressive material. Their album was released last February on Strawhouse Records/Sony Red, and is gaining national and international attention. www.myspace.com/thespinesinfo. The Infinite Staircase, fresh off an 18 Date Tour with Legendary Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band Black Label Society along with Sevendust & Dope. They have also opened for Candlebox, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Hellyeah, Alter Bridge, The Hiwatts, L.A. Guns, White Lion, Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister, and many more. In March of 2009, they released their full length debut album entitled 'The Road Less Taken' with a guest appearance by Former Poison band member and guitar virtuoso Blues Saraceno in addition to a guest appearance by Legendary Guitarist Earl Slick, currently of the David Bowie band and Slinky Vagabond. www.myspace.com/theinfinitestaircase. Craving Strange is also from Long Island and consists of 4 musicians, combining personal and musical backgrounds in metal, pop, rock, indie, and alternative to create a new yet familiar sound. The music is intense and emotional, transcending age groups and musical tastes. The songs are filled with instant hooks, catchy choruses, and driving rhythms, without sacrificing heart or resorting to tired cliches. Their live shows have captivated a variety of different audiences throughout the east coast, earning the band a reputation as a must see attraction. www.myspace.com/cravingstrangemusic. Our mission at Rock For A Difference is to improve the lives of families living with autism by providing financial support to the leading education provider for the Autism Community, POAC. We will provide this support through a collaboration with Musicians, Performers and Celebrities and by holding special Concert, Theatrical and Sports Related Fundraiser Events throughout the the year. Additional support will be solicited from partnerships with major sponsors and corporations. We will achieve this mission, one gig at a time. ROCK ON!"

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• 21 Nov 2009 09:25

  November 21CD Reviews: November 21 November 21

  Saturday, November 21, 2009 METAL HEAVEN - THE RELEASES FOR JANUARY 29, 2010: Four years after the last Frontline studio album "Circles“, time was ripe for State Of Rock, the new band around Frontline guitarist Robby Böbel“Hutch” BauerRami Ali, two old Frontline comrades, jumped on board, so the only question left open was who could take the place behind the microphone. That was when label boss Georg Siegl pulled the strings and got in contact with (Shy/TNT) After only three demo songs it was clear that the chemistry between the two songwriters, Robby Böbel and Tony Mills, was great. Their strengths complemented each other and pushed them to new horizons. It turned out instantly that this new band is about to become something special! Their debut album, A Point Of Destiny, follows the slogan “75 % Frontline + 25 % Shy = 100 % State Of Rock”, as it combines the qualities of these two classic Melodic Rock bands: melodic vocals by Tony Mills at the times of Shy classics like “Excess All Areas” plus the unique guitar-licks by Robby Böbel. September Tony Mills came to Germany to put final touches on the album. The band used the opportunity and played some showcase-gigs in front of a handpicked audience to emphasize that State Of Rock are a real band and not just another project. “A Point Of Destiny” will be released on January 29th, 2010 – a date that any Melodic Rock fan should mark in his calendar.1. Black & Blue, 2. Without My Love, 3. Heartless Dreamer, 4. Don't Make Me Cry, 5. Hanging In The Balance, 6. Freedom, 7. Count Me Out, 8. A Point Of Destiny, 9. Friction, 10. Somewhere. Soundfiles in advance: A Point Of DestinyBlack & BlueFreedom WebLink: www.stateofrock.net Angels Of Baylon is a brand new line-up of metal stalwarts featuring former Manowar drummer Rhino, Arizona based power-metal vocalist David Fefolt, guitarist Ethan Brosh and former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Their forthcoming debut album “Kingdom of Evil” comprises 10 new original songs, featuring cuts like “Conspiracy Theory”, “Second Coming” and “Apocalypse 2012”. Rhino states: “I started compiling these songs many years ago but was patiently waiting for the optimum lineup to record and release an album like this. I was introduced to Fefolt, Ellefson and Brosh a couple years back, and they provided the inspiration to forge ahead and complete the album. I think we have something really special for our fans with this new record. Comments vocalist David Fefolt, “I think this album will surprise a lot of people due to its classic metal sound but with such majestic arrangements throughout. The melodic power on this album is definitely a force to be reckoned with!"Kingdom of Evil will be released January 29, 2010 on Metal Heaven for Europe, with releases in other territories around the world to follow. Line-Up: Drums – Rhino; Bass – Dave Ellefson; Vocals – David Fefolt ; Guitars – Ethan Brosh. Track list: 1. Conspiracy Theory, 2. Apocalypse 2012, 3. Night Magic, 4. Tear Out My Heart, 5. Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen, 6. Tarot, 7. Kingdom Of Evil, 8. The Remnant, 9. Angels Of Babylon, 10. Second Coming. Sound clips in advance: Conspiracy TheoryHow The Mighty Have Fallen / Tear Out My Heart WebLink: www.myspace.com/officialangelsofbabylon JSS 'ONE NIGHT IN LONDON':Hillock Productions/JSS PromotionsFablusis Promotions would like to announce the only UK Gig for Jeff Scott Soto! Jeff Scott Soto will be gracing this 'green and sceptred isle' with his new band for the only time in 2010 at Camden's renowned 'Underworld' on Wednesday January 20th, a date not to be missed. Hillock Productions/JSS Promotions have teamed up with FaBluSis Promotions to book one of melodic rock's most prolific artistes for this unique date in London. Its been a long time since Jeff appeared in the UK and this time it will be with his new line up including; Jorge Salan (guitar & vocal), BJ (guitar, acoustic, keyboards and vocals), Fernando Mainer (bass and vocals) and Edu Cominato (drums & vocals). This will be the only opportunity for fans in the UK to experience the show that was recorded live for the 'One Night in Madrid' DVD (released on Frontiers Records) with tracks from all his solo albums including 'Beautiful Mess', 'Talisman' and much, much more. Tickets will be in demand, so book yours now! Tickets: SEE Tickets: www.seetickets.com Ticket Web: www.ticketweb.co.uk Jeff will be ably supported by two great UK bands ­ 'Liberty Slaves' and 'LiViD' ­ a bill that promises to be a real treat for Jeff and Melodic Rock fans. For more information please contact: www.hillockproductions.com / www.jeffscottsoto.comJORN, WINGER AND DANGER DANGER LIMITED PICTURE DISCS ANNOUNCED:Inner Wound Recordings are proud to announce the first releases on the label. The albums JornSpirit BlackDanger DangerRevolveKarma will all be released as limited 12" picture-disc editions, strictly limited to 250 copies. A deal was inked with the Italian label and the release date is set to January 21st for the three releases. The discs are available for pre-ordering at www.innerwound.bigcartel.com Inner Wound recently signed their first two bands, with albums coming out early 2010. More details will be released during the coming month.Jorn - Spirit BlackSide A: 01. Spirit Black 02. Below 03. Road Of The Cross 04. City In Between / Side B: 01. The Last Revolution 02. Rock And Roll Angel 03. Burn Your Flame 04. World Gone Mad 05. I Walk Alone.Danger Danger - RevolveSide A: 01. That's What I'm Talking About 02. Hearts On The Highway 03. Rocket To Your Heart 04. Dirty Mind 05. Fugitive 06. Beautiful Regret / Side B: 01. Ghost Of Love 02. Killin' Love 03. F.U.$. 04. Keep On Keepin' On 05. Never Give Up.Winger - KarmaSide A: 01. Deal With The Devil 02. Stone Cold Killer 03. Big World Away 04. Come A Little Closer 05. Pull Me Under 06. Supernova / Side B: 01. Always Within Me 02. Feeding Frenzy 03. After All This Time 04. Witness. xxx BAD COMPANY ANNOUNCE 8 EXCLUSIVE 2010 UK DATES: London 17th November 2009 – The original members of Bad CompanyPaul Rodgers, Mick RalphsSimon Kirke have announced that they will reunite for a series of eight UK shows in April 2010. This marks the first time the original members have performed in the UK together in over three decades. The opening show will take place at the Birmingham LG Arena on 1st April and the final show will take place 11th April at Wembley Arena. All dates will feature very special guests, the Joe Perry Project. Tickets go on sale beginning 10am Friday 20th November. VIP Packages are on–sale now. Additionally, a new Bad Company live CD/DVD set iss set for release prior to the tour on 9th February 2010 (Image/Universal Music Group). Rodgers, celebrating over four decades as a writing and recording artist (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen + Paul Rodgers), was recently presented with the Classic Songwriter award by Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck at the annual Classic Rock Magazine Roll of Honour 2009. Rolling Stone recently named Rodgers one of the Top 100 Singers of All Time, Classic Rock UK placed him at #2 on their 50 Greatest Singers in Rock list and England's Planet Rock Radio fan poll placed him at #3 on their Greatest Voices of Rock list. His debut solo DVD Live in Glasgow is certified Gold and charted at #1 in Canada, #2 in Japan, #3 in the US and #4 in the UK. These dates are to thank the fans for keeping the music alive, said Rodgers. It's great to be with Paul and Simon, said Ralphs. We made great music together and had the time of our lives doing it. I'm really looking forward to us bringing Bad Company back to the UK. Ralphs recently regrouped with 70s rock band Mott the Hoople for five sold–out reunion shows at the Hammersmith Apollo in London Autumn 2009. After the break up of Free (known internationally for their smash hit All Right Now co–written by Rodgers) Paul connected with ex–Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs. Free drummer Simon Kirke would later join that year and the trio would begin rehearsing. Ex–King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell came aboard a few months later and the supergroup Bad Company was solidified. In 1974 they signed to Swan Song Records (owned by Led Zeppelin and distributed via Atlantic Records) to release their highly anticipated debut album, titled Bad Co. Rodgers' concept to write a song titled the same as the band's name was a first. Propelled by the hit single Can't Get Enough, the album would quickly hit #1 on the charts and remain in the Top 40 for four straight months. Bad Company were at the forefront of the 70's arena rock movement. To this day, the multi–platinum Bad Coo. album arguably remains one of the most accomplished debuts in rock history, reading as a virtual greatest hits set in itself. Straight Shooter, Run with the Pack, Burnin' Sky and Desolation Angels would all follow within a five year run throughout the '70s with the writing team of Rodgers and Ralphs yielding more multi–platinum awards with hit after hit, Feel Like Makin' Love, Seagull, Run with the Pack, Burnin' Sky, Rock N' Roll Fantasy, making Bad Company one of the biggest concert attractions of the decade. In 1982, the band released their final recording Rough Diamonds and the single Electricland would be their last before disbanding. The group's multi–platinum award–winning greatest hits set 10 from 6 has become a music collectors staple. Bad Company Confirmed UK Tour Dates - April 2010: Thursday 1 Birmingham LG Arena Friday 2 Manchester Evening News Arena Sunday 4 Sheffield City Hall Monday 5 Cardiff CIA Wednesday 7 Newcastle Metro Arena Thursday 8 Glasgow Clyde Saturday 10 Brighton Centre Sunday 11 Wembley Arena Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday 20th November priced 38.50 London / 34.50 Regional (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk. VIP Packages are on–sale at: www.ticketmaster.co.uk. For more information, please visit: www.badcompany.comwww.paulrodgers.comTHE OUTFIELD REGAIN JACKMAN: Press Release / "It gives us great pleasure to announce that Alan Jackman has now rejoined The Outfield on a permanent basis and is looking forward to working with John and Tony on the new tracks being prepared in the studio for release in 2010. John and Tony had always wanted to pick up the pieces with Alan and feel that in working together again on the new album they will re-create the energy of 'Play Deep', 'Bangin' and 'Voices of Babylon'. (It will also make a lot of AJ fans really happy). When the Outfield toured between 1998 - 2003 the fans were continually asking if AJ would ever come back to record with the guys again. We think it's fair to say that Most fans feel 'this is the way it should be'. We will keep you updated on a regular basis about their progress from the studio." WebLink: www.theoutfield.com/news.htmlBRUCE KULICK SET TO RELEASE BK3 FEBRUARY 16: Los Angeles - If you ever play Six Degrees of Bruce Kulick, the former KISS/current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist's resume will keep you happily busy for hours. Having been tapped by artists as diverse as Meat Loaf and Kanye West, the veteran axeman's boundless creative energy permeates his third solo LP, BK3. In the works for nearly six years and produced by Jeremy Rubolino, BK3 delivers explosive hard rock arrangements and addictive pop melodies that honor both Kulick's singular past and bright future. And then there's the jaw-dropping guest list, boasting members of KISS, the Knack, Toto, Motley Crue and more."Bruce was to KISS what Ronnie Wood is to the Stones," says Rocket Science GM & Fanboy Enterprises A&R executive Ken Gullic"The new guy to one generation, and the long standing stable horse to another." After getting his solo feet wet with 2001's Audio Dog and 2003's Transformer, Kulick—the often unheralded driving force on 12 years of cllassic KISS records, from 1984's Animalize to 1992's Revenge—assembled his own rock n' roll dreaam team. The roster: KISS icon Gene Simmons and up-and-coming son Nick (each vocally appearing separately), longtime friend John Corabi (Motley Crue, Kulick's own Union), Knack mainman Doug Fieger, Toto axe authoritarian Steve Lukather, Edguy power metal stalwart Tobias Sammet and even current KISS drummer Eric Singer."Many albums lack cohesion with different vocalists, but I know that my guitar playing is the glue on BK3," Kulick says. "There was the clear goal of making absolutely the best record that I could put together. I feel like this is my Revenge."BK3 will be released February 16th on Twenty 4 Records/Rocket Science Ventures: www.brucekulick.netTHE CLASSIC METAL SHOW'S NOSTRADAMUS TRIBUTE: During an appearance on The Classic Metal Show (heard Saturdays from 9p-3a EST at www.cmsradio.net) on November 7, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford commented about Nostradamus superfan Jim Bartek and his decision to end his listening streak of the album. Below are excerpts of the conversation:The Classic Metal Show: You and the band too time this summer to graciously meet with one of our hardcore fans, Jim Bartek, who just won't stop listening to Nostradamus. Be honest. Was it kind of creepy meeting this guy?Rob Halford:No, it wasn't. It was a joy because he's a really cool guy and he's a hardcore fan. He's like a Trekkie; like a Star Trekkie or a Star Warsie or whatever those fanatics are called. Those people are wonderful, you know. They just show you how much they love a particular band and that particular band's music. I wonder where he is today. I wonder how many times he's listened to it. He's definitely got to go into the Guiness Book Of Records.The Classic Metal Show: Well Rob, I can actually tell you. He's over 500 times now. The streak is due to end; he's talking about putting an end to it on November 21. Would you like to take a moment and tell him not to?Rob Halford:Well, you know Jim, firstly, you're a very special guy because I think you've listened to that particular record more than anybody else on the planet now, and probably forever in the future. I suppose there's a saying that all good things come to and end. Maybe after 24 hours with no Nostradamus you'll get withdrawal symptoms and fall the wagon (laughing). But Jim, we thank you very much for your support. We genuinely do. You certainly caused a lot of interest to the Nostradamus release; pretty much on a worldwide level because people were talking about Jim all over the planet. We got a bit of a bump from that. Anyway, I'm sure your dog is looking forward to listening to something different (laughing), (your dog) that sits with you each time you listen to Nostradamus. So thank you, Jim. Thanks for being a fan. Jim “Nostradamus” Bartek will end his streak on Saturday, November 21 with one last listening party at the Maple Grove Tavern in Maple Heights, OH. The listening party is scheduled to be broadcast live online on the CMS Radio Network from 3p-7p EST, complete with the music of Judas Priest and recent interviews with Judas Priest members Rob Halford and Ian Hill. To listen, go to www.cmsradio.netMR-X has been updated with 3 'by request' features, while I await a fresh batch of goodies to feature in the coming weeks. Online today is:Tommy ShawLive In Montgomery 1985 - Stan Bush - 80s Demos (15 Tracks) - Bad English - Live, San Jose, CA 1989MR-X Membership Details.REVIEWS UPDATED: have been updated. Online today is new reviews for Mastedon, Blanc Faces, Kings Of Modesty, Angel HouseMarkoneeRead New Reviews MRCD6 Pre-Order Now

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• 19 Nov 2009 21:55

  November 19

  Thursday, November 19, 2009 AEROSAGA CONTINUES: Yet more Aerosmith speculation - more from Billboard: www.billboard.com/news/aerosmith-bandmates-fear-steven-tyler-is-1004043540.story#/news/aerosmith-bandmates-fear-steven-tyler-is-1004043540.story. "Kramer and Whitford both say Tyler has become increasingly isolated from the rest of the band, hiring separate management and not communicating directly with anyone. "I have called him and left voice mails and texted him to no avail," says Kramer, who chronicles his complex, passive-aggressive relationship with Tyler in his new memoir "Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top." "I get no reply. One of his biggest things is that, 'Well, nobody calls me.' Well, that's bullshit, 'cause I have. I've always been there for him and I probably always will be. I can only hope and pray that Steven will put the focus on Steven and get healthy."STAGE DOLLS PREVIEW: Check out the brand new Stage Dolls single Raining On A Sunny Day at their website: www.stagedolls.com/rainningonasunnyday.mp3.YNGWIE COMPILATION DUE:Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new album called High Impact internationally on December 7/8. The set features a "surprise" bonus track — Yngwie's never-before-released interpretation of the Michael Jackson mega-hit classic "Beat It", which features Tim Ripper Owens on Vocals."High Impact" track listing: 01. Caprici Di Dablo 02. Brothers 03. Blitzkrieg 04. Trilogy Suite 05. Red House 06. Finale 07. Magic City 08. Arpeggios From Hell 09. Far Beyond The Sun 10. Cantabile 11. Blue 12. Overture 1622 13. Fugue 14. Beat It.OWN A PART OF ZNUFF HISTORY: Own A Song: SongVest To Auction Royalties From Enuff Z'Nuff Hits Fly High Michelle And Baby Loves You. New Music Industry Revenue Model Allows Fans To Receive Royalties When Their Favorite Band Does; Music Memorabilia With A Paycheck Auction November 21-28 At SongVest.com. Madison, WI - November 2, 2009 – SongVest, the company that reinvented music memorabilia by auctiooning song rights directly to fans, has announced their next auction will feature MTV hits Fly High Michelle And Baby Loves You from 80's power pop band Enuff Z'Nuff. The auction will take place November 21-28 exclusively at: www.songvest.com. To help commemorate the band's 25th anniversary, Enuff Z'Nuff founders Chip Z'Nuff and Donnie Vie are rewarding fans with a piece of their shares to singles from their first two critically acclaimed albums. "Fly High Michelle," a touching rock ballad that topped the MTV Video chart, and "Baby Loves You," an in-your-face pop gem that combined metal and melody, will be available for bid. In addition to a portion of the song's royalties, the winners will also receive a personalized and signed one-of-a-kind platinum album award. The auction will begin at 3PM EST on Saturday, November 21 and end at 3PM EST on Saturday, November 28. Fans can register now at www.songvest.com to learn more about royalty history and how the songs were written. Since 2007, SongVest has offered music fans, collectors, and investors the unique opportunity to share royalties with the writers of their favorite music. Past auctions have included the rights to songs recorded by Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Natalie Cole, and The Monkees. About SongVest - SongVest, Inc. is the world's first and only song rights auction house. The company provides 'music memorabilia with a paycheck' to fans, collectors, and investors by acting as a broker between songwriters (or their heirs) and rights buyers. When a songwriter is compensated for the performance, sale, or use of their song, so to will high bidders at SongVest auctions. The company's unique business model has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, CNBC, USA Today, Forbes, and countless online music, fan, collector, and investment outlets all over the world.

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• 18 Nov 2009 07:34

  November 18

  Wednesday, November 18, 2009 UK ART-ROCK LEGENDS CITY BOY GETS RARE CD RELEASE: 11/17/2009 - Philadelphia, PA - Along the lines of 10cc, Be-Bop Deluxe, Roxy Music, Alex Harvey and countless other bands of the UK Art-Rock movement in the '70s and early '80s comes City Boy, who also garnered much attention. In the course of their history, City Boy released several albums to much critical praise from fans and music press across both sides of the Atlantic. On November 10th foremost US reissue label Renaissance Records in conjunction with ItsAboutMusic.com (who have released all of the City Boy catalog) will be releasing the band's unreleased album from 1982 called 'It's Personal'. Formed in the UK in the early 1970s, Lol Mason, Steve Broughton, Max Thomas and Mike Slamer were playing folk music in the Birmingham area. Towards the end of 1975 they were offered a contract by Phonogram records on the condition that they add drums and a bass. So Roger Kent and Chris Dunn were recruited. Although some critics wrote quite favorable reviews for 'City Boy' (1975) and 'Dinner At The Ritz' (1976), it was not until 1978 and their hit song "5-7-0-5" on the subsequent album 'Book Early' that the public began to take notice. The single went right into the Top 10 of the British charts, and the album entered the Top 30 in the album charts. "We were on tour in Germany at the time, and I remember one of our managers talking to Steve and Lol for ages on the phone as we were lying around in this hotel room in Munich," Max Thomas recalled "Lol said 'Right, I've got an idea we'll give them a telephone love-songg – '5-7-0-5' (or something like that anyway!) So the vocal was re--recorded, the record company expressed delight, and promised to really plug the song, and lo and behold, out of the blue – because it seemedd like that at the time – we had a hit single on our hands in thee UK, two months before we were committed to a four month tour in America! Fine, we thought, with a bit of luck, we'll carry our success to the States and will become extremely rich and famous." They were able to repeat their success with their 1979 album 'The Day The Earth Caught Fire' and its title song as a single release. City Boy had one more successful album with 'Heads Are Rolling' in 1980, which many critics believe to be their best, before their recording contract with Atlantic expired. "Atlantic had already written us off," said Thomas. "They responded to 'Heads' very lukewarmly, and delivered the last part of the advance most reluctantly for us to record 'It's Personal', which they never released. I think it was only released in Scandinavia because we were still signed to Polygram in certain territories. Zomba half-heartedly tried to sell 'It's Personal', but by 1982, all the contracts, including our management contract expired and then the money ran outt, and suddenly there were no more wages. And we were all out of a job, and out of a career." Unable to secure a contract with a major label, the band released a single on their own City Boy label in 1982. After this failed completely to attract anyone's attention, the group split. Now much to the elation of City Boy fans worldwide, the band's final album 'It's Personal' has been reissued on CD from the master tapes. City Boy 'It's Personal' will be available from Amazon, iTunes and your local retailer on November 10th. Other titles scheduled for release by Renaissance Records include Graham Parker & The Rumour 'Live In San Francisco 1979', Network - s/t and 'Nightwork', Duke Jupiter 'White Knuckle Ride', Fran King 'My Sweet Elixir', Phoenix - s/t and 'In Full View' (ex-Argent), Unicorn - 'Blue Pine Trees', 'Too Many Crooks' (prod. by David Gilmour), Nick Gravenites 'Bluestar' and Roxy Music 'Manifesto Alive' (live 1979). For more information: www.itsaboutmusic.com.INTRODUCING UNISONIC: A new band is about to enter the rock world: Unisonic marks the fusion of exceptional vocalist Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween) with Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany´s Pink Cream 69. Swiss guitarist Mandy Meyer who is known for his work with Asia, Gotthard and Krokus completes the line-up. Unisonic features Michael Kiske joining a real band situation for the first time in almost 16 years: Since his departure from Helloween in late 1993, he participated in various projects and released several solo albums. In the project Place Vendome four years ago he not only recorded with Ward and Zafiriou, he found two musical soul mates as well. After the sequel album of PV, the trio decided to join forces for a new band. Dennis Ward, who had previously produced a record for Krokus, suggested Mandy Meyer as the perfect addition for the vacant job on the guitar. Sharing the vision of a rock band free from any musical corsets, the foursome already started writing songs for their debut album, which is scheduled for release in late spring of 2010. Michael Kiske, one of the finest and most unique voices in contemporary rock music, explains his motivation of becoming a part of a band again: "Since the Place Vendome-productions I was impressed by Dennis Ward's skills as a songwriter and producer. We were occasionally fooling around since then via email that we should do more together in the future, so the idea came up to do a new band. I was generally getting a bit tired of doing everything on my own for so many years, so it just felt like the right thing to do now. We can all only benefit from working together. No matter how good you are solo, four people will always be better than one I think, if they manage to function together. And a real band is also a very good reason to finally go on tour again - after 17 years I can´t wait to get back on stage and have some fun with the band and the fans!" In summer 2010, Unisonic will hit the festival stages all over Europe, further territories will follow the rest of the year, so watch out for dates in your area!THE LATEST FRONTIERS RECORDS YOUTUBE PROMO: MELODIC BRIEFS:Solid Rock's latest interview features the one and only Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. in a revealing interview: www.solidrock.gr/index.php/lang-en/interviews/1138-wasp-blackie-lawless-interview-09. With a Grammy Nomination with their last release Comatose and their new release Awake reaching Billboards top charts. John Cooper of Skillet talks about many different areas of the band and life. Read complete interview on RockEyez.com. Be at RoadrunnerRecords.com at 11 AM Eastern U.S. time to watch the "Wither" video immediately when it launches. Get some special insight into Dream Theater as they tour: www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Dream-Theater--Wither-Debuts-Tomorrow-20706.aspx.WICKED TEMPTATION FOR 2010:Wicked Temptation is featuring Peter Wagner (ex-Powergod) on guitar, Marc Hermann (ex-Jo Hartmann Band) on bass and Dirk Hackenberg (ex-Salvage, Essex) on vocals. In the Rhein-Ruhr-area Dirk Hackenberg is also known from the cover band Powerstation with ex-Running Wild-guitarist Bernd Aufermann on guitars. The music of Wicked Temptation can be described as hard n' heavy rock of the 80ies and 90ies, in tradition of icons as Ozzy Osbourne or Dokken. The band is now working on their debut album called "Seein' Ain't Believin'" which will be released at Rhine Rock Records/Sony Music on March 14th, 2010. More info: www.wicked-temptation.de.PRETTY BOY FLOYD WORLD 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR: Formed in 1987, Pretty Boy Floyd is most famous for its 1989 LP "Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz" and the two singles from it, "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)" and "I Wanna Be With You". This year brings upon the 20th Anniversary of "Leather Boyz" where founding members Steve "Sex" Summers and Kristy "Krash" Majors, along with newcomers Criss 6 and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (White Lion) will embark on a four week tour starting in Japan onto Australia, Great Britain, Sweden, Italy and finally back in Los Angeles. Plans for 2010 is to release a new original album as well as a cover album and release a DVD of the "20th Anniversary Tour". More information can be found @ www.myspace.com/prettyboyfloydband. Pretty Boy Floyd Live in Las Vegas, NV: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i_hit_UTDs.Pretty Boy Floyd 20th Anniversary Tour Dates: 11/22/09 Tokyo, Japan Cyclone 11/23/09 Tokyo, Japan Cyclone 11/26/09 Sydney, Australia Gaelic Club 11/27/09 Brisbane, Australia The Step Inn 11/28/09 Melbourne, Australia The Hi-Fi 12/03/09 London, United Kingdom The Underworld 12/04/09 Sheffield, United Kingdom Corporation 12/05/09 Nottingham, United Kingdom Rock City 12/06/09 Grimsby, United Kingdom Yardbirds 12/07/09 Dudley, United Kingdom JBs 12/08/09 Malmo, Sweden Horns Up 12/09/09 Stockholm, Sweden Harry B James 12/10/09 Stockholm, Sweden Harry B James 12/11/09 Vaxjo, Sweden Club Dirty Harry 12/12/09 Trollhattan, Sweden Backstage Rockbar 12/13/09 Moazzate, Italy Motorockas 12/18/09 Santa Ana, CA Galaxy Concert Theatre 02/27/10 Mexico City, Mexico Hard Rock Live 03/05/10 Guadalajara, Mexico Teatro Diana 03/06/10 Guadalajara, Mexico Private Function BLACK ROSE RETURN: After 23 years since their last studio release back in 1986, NWOBHM band Black Rose are going to release their third studio album tentatively titled Cure For Your Disease in early 2010. As a taster for the upcoming album some new song samples have been uploaded to the bands myspace site at www.myspace.com/blackroserockband. Also a new book by author Mark Gregory called 'No Sleep Till Saltburn' has just been released and tells the story of the nwobhm scene in the North East of England in the early 80's featuring bands like Black Rose, Blitzkrieg, Raven, Satan, Battleaxe and many more.and is available from lulu.com with a free download link with each purchase for a brand new Black Rose track called 'Twice Shy Once Bitten'.

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• 17 Nov 2009 15:26

  November 17

  Tuesday, November 17, 2009 HUGO PRESS RELEASE: Vocalist Hugo sent me this message in hopes of clearing the air further about the recent news surrounding Evolution (the Journey tribute band) and Valentine: "I guess it's about time I post about the facts. As much as I loved doing Valentine the band broke up in 1993, I'm kinda thinking that's when I was no longer a part of Valentine?!? I continued doing my own stuff. Three solo albums, two co-written albums and then Valentine decided after Firefest IV to start an album. We did, and I am glad that we did-but honestly, it was more of a project album considering that we havn't been a band in nearly 20 years-but with no good material or inspiration it didn't make sense to get back together. I do think that they have some things happening. Steve Augeri and I spoke a couple of months ago regarding using the Valentine band for his solo stuff. I said "Absolutely. You're a great singer and they need to keep playing. We don't play together, and I'm busy getting songs together for my next solo album anyhow so why not...go for it!!!" Steve is an amazing guy and we are all friends. I hope it works out for him if that's the direction he moves. I really do think they should play w/Steve though. It would be difficult to start something new at this point in the game. Evolution was also something that needed to go away. We were wrongly promoted, mishandled, surrounded by inexperienced individuals that I was trusting were leading us in the right direction and almost ended up in a lot of hot water!! We were lucky. But it's a lesson in life and we go forward...no one died here. But on a different note, I am compiling songs for a brand new album, looking to play live with my originals and going forward paying tribute to the best rock band, past and present. I will be careful not to be involved with any promoter, manager or musician who does not understand the trademark/infringement issues and now I surround myself with experienced and informative people and educate myself to know these things. Thanks for the forum, hardly newsworthy or consequential to the music scene especially when my buddy Nuno is playing with Rihanna. Thanks for listening. And please check out my website www.hugotunes.com for updates to be posted soon." - HugoSLAYER, MEGADETH TEAM UP FOR "AMERICAN CARNAGE": Co-Headliners to Tour the U.S. Together For the First Time in Nearly Two Decades Testament to be Special Guest. Recession-Proof $10.00 Tickets Available in All U.S. Markets Los Angeles, CA - Monday, November 16, 2009 -- Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it."American Carnage" will kick off on January 18 in Seattle, WA for a 26-date trek across North America that will include the six Canadian dates postponed earlier this month. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, November 20. Ticketmaster is offering a special presale for most shows from Wednesday November 18 at 10am until Thursday November 19 at 10pm. "American Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour. To celebrate that and in recognition of the tough economic times that many of their fans are having, Megadeth and Slayer have decided to roll back the price of a chunk of tickets at every U.S. show to the "1991 price" of $10.00. These specially-priced tickets will be limited and when they're gone, they're gone. Megadeth has also teamed with iloveallaccess.com to provide an Ultimate Fan Package including premium seats, meet and greets, pre-show parties and more. In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, and making this a "must see" metal event. Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road supporting new albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, Endgame, while Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, hit stores November 3. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010, with special unreleased bonus tracks. Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S. - first with four explosive dates in June, 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years; and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed in October. According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights ...went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome." Slayer. Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo - brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman, who's spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague, Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." Fans got a couple of early morsels of the brutal new Slayer material -- "Psychopathy Red," a Hanneman song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Then, the King-penned track, "Hate Worldwide," was made available in July as a limited-edition single through Hot Topic. For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos." Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of Endgame, what has been heralded as Megadeth's best album in years. It's the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth's signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of Endgame, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that's Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of Endgame, “One of their best albums.” VH1's That Metal Show deemed it, “One of the metal albums of the year”, and Popmatters said, “the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace.” Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it." Slayer and Megadeth are also re-scheduling the east coast leg of the “Canadian Carnage” tour, postponed from this fall. For more info, contact: www.slayer.net / www.megadeth.com / www.testamentlegions.com.CAGE VOCALIST SEAN PECK FEATURED IN NEW THE RIGHT TO ROCK PODCAST:TheRighttoRock.com has issued their latest podcast (episode #90), featuring vocalist Sean Peck. Sean took time out of his busy schedule to discuss Cage's latest release Science of Annililation as well as their current tour. Sean gives us the lowdown of how their latest CD came together as well as what fans can expect for the next one. Interview last approx. 45 min. Boo! Alright, alright, we hear ya. You guys have demanded the Halloween show and you got it, baby! Sorry for the delay, but Genghis and I had been “detained”. Long Story. Anyway it's long past that time of year again and we have protected you, the fan, once more from infestation. Yeah, while you pussies hunt deer, we hunt the undead (Put that in your pipe and smoke it). Join Genghis and Ragman as they go on their annual zombie hunt and talk some metal, discussing their favorite horror movie soundtracks and metal-related horror movies. Next the boys channel in West Coast Zombie Killing Correspondent, Sean Peck from Cage, who called in during his battle with those menacing a-holes to discuss Cage's latest release, Science of Annihilation. So turn off the lights and light a candle, because this is our spookiest show yet.JETBOY LOOK FOR NEW BLOOD:Jetboy is vigorously searching for a new bass player and percussionist to replace the recently departed Michael Butler and Doug Hovan. The band has no intention of taking these departures lightly, and is totally focused on the task at hand which is moving ahead in a professional manner. Jetboy has contractual obligations in place that the band is prepared to honor, not to mention the obligation the band feels to their very loyal fan base. "We have a new record for release in January of 2010, and just met with iTunes this past week, to map out strategies in conjunction with Jetboy's record company for our new EP" says Billy Rowe.  "This Band has faced a myriad of uncontrollable variables and the fans know this, as they also know that this is just an insignificant blip on Jetboy's radar".  "Our fans have already indicated their loyalty to the band through many positive blogs and personal e-mails, the same loyalty they've displayed throughout our career" writes Fernando Rodriguez.  "As the old adage goes, "What doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger", and in the end our fan base will be rewarded for their patience". Additional information on Jetboy can be found on the band's website: Jetboyrocks.com, as well as their myspace page at: myspace.com/jetboyrocks.SPV PRESS RELEASE: Following its insolvency on May 27, 2009, SPV GmbH, Hannover, is realigning itself with a new repertoire strategy, building on the reputation which it has gained in over 25 years in the recorded music market with artists such as Whitesnake, Motörhead, Xavier Naidoo, Simply Red and Alice Cooper. "SPV is one of the most renowned addresses for rock and metal both nationally and internationally," says insolvency administrator and lawyer Manuel Sack. In the last few weeks following the signing of a partnership venture agreement with Sony Music Entertainment, under which Sony will be exploiting SPV rights initially for large acts and some selected parts of the catalog in the GSA territories, efforts have been focused on securing SPV's future with its remaining attractive assets. "SPV's reputation with record buyers has not suffered and the company will continue to play a significant role in the market as an independent." With its own organizational structure, SPV GmbH will be actively engaging in the global exploitation of its existing catalog, which currently comprises more than 1,500 catalog-numbers. A team of experienced employees will be concentrating on the relevant core elements of the repertoire. Under the aegis of the insolvency administrator Manuel Sack, Frank Uhle will be responsible for the operational management of SPV GmbH. He attaches particular importance to ensuring that export business, which has also been completely restructured, remains one of SPV's mainstays. Uhle is pinning great hopes to BVM, the company's new partner in Bremen, explaining that this will additionally enhance the quality of services and underpin the future service guarantee in the inventory and logistics segment. In this way, it will be possible to execute worldwide business professionally. Sales and marketing manager Sven Gerke has announced the release of top premium products at SPV, namely the Max Raabe & Palast Orchester 2DVD/CD box set "Heute Nacht Oder Nie - Live in Berlin" and the 2CD Loreena McKennitt "A Mediterranean Odyssey", as well as the Live DVD/CD Annihilator "Live At Masters Of Rock". Further top sellers are also planned for early 2010 release and include Molly Hatchet and Axel Rudi Pell.

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• 16 Nov 2009 08:23

  November 16

  Monday, November 16, 2009 NUNO BETTENCOURT, WORLD RENOWNED GUITARIST, TO PERFORM ON WORLD TOUR WITH RIHANNA: Chicago, IL—November 16, 2009— Guitar virtuoso, Nuno Bettencourt, has joined forces with Rihanna and will be her 2010 world tour lead guitarist. The unexpected combination of Grammy Award winning R&B artist, Rihanna, and Rock guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt, has in fact become what Nuno says, “A great opportunity to blend our talents to create a high energy experience” Nuno is best known for his work in the multiplatinum rock band Extreme, where they were Grammy nominated for their Billboard Chart topping hit, “More Than Words”. Nuno has worked on many projects including, multiple solo albums, film scores and has also worked with notable artists such as Janet Jackson, Perry Farrell, Robert Palmer and many others. Rihanna's choice to have Nuno in her band is a great surprise, and Nuno assures that her live sound is really complimentary to his “style”. When he heard the direction Rihanna wants to go in a live setting Nuno said, “Wow, this rocks! It's heavy and funky, and it hit me that this is “my” thing, this is “my” style ” Once Nuno and Rihanna blended their talents and began the first round of rehearsals, Nuno stated, “ it did not disappoint. Even better than what I expected because she also has the most incredible band, and I get the privilege to add to their wall of sound. It's gonna be fun. Come see and hear it for yourself!“ Streaming Live from London, November 16, Rihanna and Nuno will be performing tracks from her album, Rated R, to a free online audience. Join in on the largest free music event of the year at: nowplaying.nokia.com/join-us/. Rihanna's latest album drops November 23rd. Nuno's new endeavor as lead guitarist for Rihanna has just been one of many significant events for him in 2009. The renowned guitarist recently wrapped up dates of the Extreme reunion tour and just recently made a music video for the CBS hit comedy, “How I Met Your Mother”. In addition, Nuno celebrated his twenty year anniversary as an endorser of Washburn Guitars with the debut of his signature N4XX and also released a signature Randall half stack, the NBKING100, both to critical acclaim. It is clear Nuno has been one of the most influential rock guitarists of our time, and will continue to do what he does best, perform. As for the future of Extreme, Nuno explains, “NO this is NOT the end of Extreme. We have a live DVD and CD coming out in early 2010 and we will be writing new material throughout the year. We had a great run across the globe on Saudades de Rock... and we'll be back.”VALENTINE PRESS RELEASE: November 12 2009: "It is with great regret we inform you that Hugo is no longer part of Valentine. The band released Soul Salvation last year, the first Valentine release since their debut album back in 1990. The band was overwhelmed with the positive response to the album, and were looking forward to continuing to write and record new material in the future. Valentine played the Lokern Festival in August 2009 to almost 15,000 people and were completely blown away by the reaction. Unfortunately, Lokern was Valentine's final performance. Faced with the challenge of finding a singer capable of replacing Hugo and continuing as Valentine, the four remaining members decided after twenty years together that it would be unfair to both themselves and the fans who have supported them loyally to continue without Hugo, who was an integral part of the band. The remaining band members are currently working on a brand new project, which will be announced shortly. Gerard Zappa had the following to say “We'll miss Hugo. He made the decision to leave. We were all disappointed, especially as we had been together so long, but for whatever reason he just didn't want to be part of Valentine any more. We've been friends and in bands together for over twenty years. That's not something to be taken lightly. It's sad, as it marks the end of a long road together. We all love Hugo and we wish him nothing but happiness in the future. The rest of us have began a new journey that we will tell you about soon”. - Gerard, Craig, Adam, Mike.OUTLOUD'S WE RUN ALL OVER GREECE TOUR 2009: Press Release: "We are proud to announce and bring to you the first Outloud Tour across Greece in December 2009, presented by Crossroads Productions! After the successful release of their debut album on August 28th in Europe, September 15th in North America and on September 30th in Japan, the band decided to get on the road and present their first album live! Difficult times or not, Outloud seems to be restless and worked very hard to achieve their status and promises a strong performance of 80 + minutes pure groovy rock! 5 cities in Greece have been targeted and will be launched on December 13th with one show on Crete island, one TV appearance on one of Greece's most successful TV talk shows "Radio Arvylla" on ANT 1, and 3 more shows in Northern and Central Greece, and last closing with a unique show with friends and special guests in Athens at the legendary "Kyttaro " Live Club! 13.12.09 - "Notos Club" Hania, Crete Support: Soundtruck www.soundtruck.gr Location: Kalergon 12 - 73 100 Hania, Crete island Web: www.myspace.com/notoslive Tickets: 15,00€ 16.12. - "Radio Arvyla" TV Talk Show Channel: ANT 17.12.09 - "Eight Ball" Thessaloniki Support: 1. W.A.N.T.E.D. www.myspace.com/wantedhome 2. Blank inverse www.myspace.com/blankinverse Location: Pindou 1 - Ladadika Thessaloniki Web: www.8ballclub.gr www.myspace.com/8ballclub Email: eightballclub@yahoo.gr Tickets: 15,00€ 18.12.09 - "Stone Bar" Patras Support: Myst - www.myspace.com/myst2007 Location: Ermou 118 - Patras 26 500 Web: www.stonebar.gr Email: mail@stonebar.gr Tickets: 15,00€ 19.12.09 "Legacy Rock Club" Ioannina GR Support: Dimansion - http://www.myspace.com/dimansiongr Location: Joseph Elegia 13 & Ethn. Antistasis 20 Tickets: 10,00€ (with drink) 20.12.09 "Kyttaro Club" Athens GR Support: 1. Cyanide 4 - www.myspace.com/cyani4de 2. Danger Angel - www.myspace.com/dangerangelrock Location: Ippirou 48 & Aharon Av. Web: www.kyttarolive.gr www.myspace.com/kyttarolive Tickets: 18,00€www.myspace.com/outloudthebandwww.myspace.com/crossroadsproductions2009ROBERT TEPPER'S FIRST TWO ALBUMS RECEIVE DIGITAL RELEASE:Legacy Recordings/Sony have digitally released the first two albums by Robert TepperNo Easy Way OutModern Madness. Released in 1986, His debut album title track No Easy Way Out became a smash hit at rock radio and was prominently featured in the Rocky IV Soundtrack. It remains an international rock anthem. The debut album also includes Angel Of The City and Don't Walk. The follow-up Modern Madness was released in 1988 and includes The Unforgiven. Both digital albums are available at iTunes, Amazon.com, and all major online stores. Robert Tepper lives in Los Angeles and has been producing, engineering, and remixing artists locally and abroad. Recently, Robert has been writing with Grammy winner Jeff Silbar ('Wind Beneath My Wings') and Mark Goldenberg (Jackson Browne). His official site is www.myspace.com/roberttepperonlineJOHN WAITE SOLO TOUR DATES: Updated John Waite European tour dates for 2010: February 17th: Vienna (A), Szene Wien February 18th: Munich (GER), Metropolis Music Hall February 20th: Karlsruhe (GER), Brauhaus February 21st: Essen (GER), Zeche Carl February 22nd: Verviers (B), Spirit Of 66 February 24th: Zoertermeer (NL): Boerderij February 25th: Weert (NL), De Bosuil February 26th: Hellendoorn (NL), De Lataarn February 28th: Carlisle (UK), The Brickyard March 1st: Wolverhampton (UK), The Robin 2 March 2nd: London (UK), The Underworld Camdenjohnwaitethegreatest.web-log.nlQUEENSRYCHE'S GEOFF TATE GOes "INSANIA" ONCE AGAIN: Press Release / "Hot on the barrels of his sold out "Insania" red wine signature blend, Queensryche front man Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winerywww.threeriverswinery.com) for a white wine blend of the same name. The new "Insania" -- an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot -- is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will be available early next year for an anticipated price of $25 per bottle. The initial tasting and launch of the new blend will take place at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2010 in conjunction with Queensryche's forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated "Queensryche Cabaret." (heralded as "The First Adults Only Rock Show!"). Crisp and lively, the finish of the "Insania" white lends itself to an encore performance with its bright, crisp acidity, leaving you wanting more... "Insania" (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) has become a labor of love for Geoff Tate, who remains deeply involved with its development and looks forward to further collaborations with Three Rivers Winery in the future."Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy," states Geoff. "I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it... and that's likely going to be for a very long time. May everyone enjoy this new white blend." "Insania" is certainly off to a good start as Geoff and his red wine signature blend were prominently featured in the March 31, 2009 issue of Wine Spectator (online version available at: www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Talk-Geoff-Tate_4436).

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• 14 Nov 2009 07:40

  November 13 November 13

  Friday, November 13, 2009 EDEN'S CURSE BACK FOR ANOTHER UK TOUR: Multinational Melodic Metallers Eden's Curse have confirmed their full run of December UK Tour dates as follows: 03/12/09 - The Yardbirds, Grimsby - England 04/12/09 - Hard Rock Hell III Festival, Prestatyn - Wales 05/12/09 - The Nightowl, Cheltenham - England 06/12/09 - Moho Live, Manchester - England* 07/12/09 - The Corporation, Sheffield - England* 08/12/09 - JB's, Dudley - England* 09/12/09 - The Cathouse, Glasgow - Scotland* 10/12/09 - Rock City, Nottingham - England* 11/12/09 - Central Station, Wrexham - Wales* * - On tour with Alestorm and The Rotted. For further details on the shows visit: www.edenscurse.com.DELANY'S "BLAZE AND ASHES" RELEASED AND OUT NOW:Delany is a brand new fascinating project with internationally well known musicians such as Lana Lane, David Readman and Davy Vain. The concept album “Blaze & Ashes” is based on Wolfgang Hohlbein's continuation of his successful fantasy novels “Chronicle of the Immortal”. The adventures take place in London and are wrapped up in an exciting and emotional rock album. The main book actors Andrey, Abu Dun, Inspector Marcus, Frederic, Loki and Meruhe are spectacularly played to the gallery by the singers! Dennis Ward was once again responsible for a brilliant mix and mastering! Available at www.musicbuymail.eu and a lot other fine rock shops around the world. BASSIST JAMIE MALLENDER ENTERS SOLO ARENA: This summer, former Black Sabbath vocalist, Tony Martin should have been undertaking a 3 month tour of the USA and Canada, and was then scheduled to play several dates in Brazil. As was widely reported in the rock press at the time, the tour was pulled the night before the band were due to fly. Like the rest of the band, bass player Jamie Mallender was left devastated and without work. He returned home to his family and poured all his anger and frustration into completing his solo instrumental album. The album has now been released independently and CDBaby are looking after the sales: www.cdbaby.com/cd/mallenderjamie. CDBaby describe the album as, "A bass guitar oriented fusion, crossover, progressive, instrumental album featuring a mishmash of genres, time changes and mood swings with a loose Sci-Fi B-Movie feel - more musical journey than virtuoso showcase, nevertheless displaying impressive chops." Jamie Says, " In making "Return To Bass" I have ignored every formula in the book, every critic with an opinion of any kind and every opportunity to make it more commercially accessible. I have skipped from one genre to another and spliced musical styles together, always avoiding the obvious route. This album was not written to please anyone but me. Each track expresses how I felt at the time of recording, and goes on a musical journey that I enjoyed taking. It was not recorded to make a lot of money, or to make me famous. This album is my one finger answer to a music industry that needs a good old shake by the throat, and to all people who are happy to be spoon-fed manufactured music." All instruments on "Return To Bass" are played by Jamie himself."RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" - NEW VIDEO FROM FATAL SMILE: The new video from Sweden´s number one kick ass hardrockers Fatal Smile had worldpremiére for their new video "Run For Your Life" at The Cave Rock Club last friday. The video was filmed in Czech Republic earlier this year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofqixjvlWU.STEEVI JAIMZ PLAYS ROCK CITY:Steevi Jaimz plays Rock City, Uster, Switzerland, Saturday December 5th 2009. The band features Mick Priestley (Lead Guitar) Rob Wylde (Rhythm Guitar) Shell (Bass) and Alex Martin (Drums). The new and long-awaited studio album My Private Hell is out now through Cargo/SCS Records. Jaimz was the legendary original voice of Tigertailz for the "Young & Crazy" album. My Private Hell combines Steevi's trademark Glam style melodies with Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne style Hard Rock. The album was written, performed and produced in Sweden with Chris Laney and Anders Ringman aka Platform (Europe, Candlemass, Crash Diet ) and mixed at Polar Studios (ABBA) in Stockholm. WebLinks: www.steevijaimz.com / www.myspace.com/steevijaimz.MAD MAX RE-ISSUES DUE:Mad Max debuted on the German metal scene in 1982, delivering a brilliant combination of hard rock and heavy metal. Throughout the years the band managed to record eight full-length albums and one EP, with each release proving their amazing musical skills. This exclusive set of re-released early Mad Max albums - "Mad Max", "Rollin' Thunder", "Stormchild" and "Night of Passion" - brings back one of the most underrated German rock legends ever to walk the face of this planet... "Mad Max" Their self-titled debut album was released in 1982 (and reissued by Roof Music in 1983), presenting nine dazzling tunes inspired by old school hard rock and heavy metal."Rollin' Thunder" The group's second full-length album (and first for Roadrunner Records) saw the light of day in October 1984, instantly gaining a lot of success on the European rock scene. As the LP received more and more excellent reviews, the label decided to release it in the U.S.A. "Rollin' Thunder" was eventually picked "album of the year" by the American heavy metal magazine Iron Planet. "Stormchild" Mad Max released their third LP in 1985, showcasing a great musical progression. The album received great reviews in the British music press (especially in Kerrang!) and soon the band decided to organize a small tour across the UK. The tour turned out to be a great success, ending with a sold-out show in London's Marquee Club. New edition includes a bonus track. "Night of Passion" Re-release of their fourth studio album from 1985. The album proved to be a very valuable work and once again the band met with warm reception from critics and fans (the LP was in the Top 10 of Germany's best selling rock albums). New edition includes a bonus track.Metal Mind Productions will re-release Mad Max's albums on 9th November in a new digipak edition, each limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on a golden disc. LabelLink: www.metalmind.com.pl. YouTube Promo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqH6rPa7804. MR-X UPDATED: MR-X Updated with the following new features: - Diving For Pearls - Rough Mixes (3 tracks from the Texas album) Feature Albums - Tower City - All Or Nothing & Manic Eden - Manic Eden. - Video Clips: Jerry Cantrell - My Song, Winger - Right Up Ahead (Live) and U2 - Magnificent. MR-X Membership Details. SITE UPDATE: Apologies once again for the late update. My back is still giving me significant trouble and I'm doing my best to work around that. I hope to get back in order next week and get some long overdue Reviews online as well as catch up on e-mail - which I am running seriously behind with.

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• 12 Nov 2009 03:57

  November 12CD Showcase: November 12

  Angel HouseThe Gun The Love & The Cross StargazerStargazer FireThrill Me Steve Grimm BandHistory Of A Bad Boy VandettaHeretic Nation Thursday, November 12, 2009 STAGE DOLLS RELEASE DATES CONFIRMED + SERPENTINE: February 26, 2010 is the date that everybody with an interest in rock music should make a note of, as this is the day when Stage Dolls – one of Norway's best bands through more than a quarter of a century – are releasing their seventh studio album via AOR Heaven in Europe (excluding Norway). The title Always underlines that this is a band you always can trust. And simultaneously with the release, the band can mark the 25th anniversary of their debut album, "Soldier's Gun" Life on the road has been almost endless for Stage Dolls, but between concerts the boys have found the time to visit Nidaros Studio – where they made their earlier records – and the result is their new album, "Always". Torstein Flakne co-produced it with Ronny Wikmark, who also mixed it with Stage Dolls' former producer, Bjørn Nessjø. The American back-up singers from their success album "Stage Dolls" are also featured, so everything suggests a classic Stage Dolls album. Here comes the official promo clip as a teaser for the album: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQbO1JgLbKQ Stage Dolls are: Torstein Flakne (guitar, vocals), Terje Storli (bass), Morten Skogstad (drums).Stage Dolls comment further on the release at their website: "Finally the wait and the work is over, as you probably have noticed the first single from our new album is now being played on radio. Raining on a sunny day is a song that we wrote early in the process and you may have heard it in our live-show the latest year. The recorded version differs a lot from the 'live'-one but this is how we ended up...and we hope you like it. If you wonder, our good friend Darryl Tookes from NY has been contributing with some 'magic' lines in the middle and throughout the song. We're right now in the finalizing stages in the studio, things are looking good... We're really looking forward to the release-shows in Trondheim and Oslo." For the record - the Norwegian release date is January 5. Serpentine are delighted to announce that they have signed a worldwide deal with the respected German label AOR Heaven. The UK based band who feature the stratospheric vocals of (Shy, TNT) are set to release their 10 track debut A Touch Of Heaven in March 2010 and intend to play live dates to support the album. More info about the band can be found at their MySpace site: www.myspace.com/planetserpentine The band is: Vocals - Tony Mills; Lead & Rhythm Guitars; Christopher Gould; Rhythm & Add. Lead Guitars - John Clews; Keyboards - Gareth David Noon, Bass - Gareth Vanstone; Drums - Charlie SkeggsDavid Reece and his band Reece and the Dutch/German combo Cooper Inc. will perform at Dec 4th, 2009 at the Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium. David Reece is one of the world best heavy rock shouters with a respectful career, he was with Accept, Bangalore Choir, Sircle of SilenceGypsy Rose before he recently released “Universal Language”, his first solo CD on Metal HeavenCooper Inc. has just released their new record titled “Pulling The Trigger”. The 4 piece band has been on tour with Toto in Germany 2005, 2006 and 2007 and did plenty of shows in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Cooper Inc. is led by frontman John Cuijpers (Ayreon), guitarist Christian Tolle (Christian Tolle Project) and drummer extraordinaire Hans In't Zandt (Ex-Vengeance, Mad Max). Additionally to this date, Cooper Inc. will support Norwegian singer Jorn Lande at the following date: 03.12.2009 - NL-Kerkade, Rock Temple.www.cooperinc-music.com & www.reecerocks.comA COUP FOR TREAT FANS: Coup De Grace - The New Album Coming Soon On Frontiers Records AEROSMITH CONFUSION CONTINUES: The Aerosmith saga just took another bizarre twist...or two! First Steven Tyler turned up backstage in NYC at a Joe Perry solo show during the encore break, to be invited on stage for a version of the Aerosmith classic Walk This Way. But then he was gone and Joe Perry later told Billboard magazine that the band was till not prepared to wait 2 years for Tyler to work on his own projects and that anything was 'still possible' with the band. Here ya go: www.billboard.com/#/news/aerosmith-s-joe-perry-on-steven-tyler-we-1004041884.story Tyler joined Perry and company for an encore rendition of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," telling fans before the song that "I want you to know that I'm not leaving Aerosmith." Now, Perry tells Billboard.com that Tyler "never said he was leaving the band" but further explains that the singer "said he wanted two years off to do his other projects," which is where things become problematic."Aerosmith wants to work," says Perry, who Tweeted earlier in the week that the band was "positively looking for a new singer to work with." He adds, "the band's been playing together for 40 years. It's a really powerful rock band, and I don't want to see it just go to waste and I don't think any of the other guys do, either. We're gonna work and we're gonna do something -- I'm not exactly sure what yet, but the band's too good to let it sit around. We're not going to wait for Steven." Perry says he's had one conference call during the past week with bandmates Brad Whitford, Tom HamiltonJoey Kramer, but they have not made any firm decisions about anything -- including working with another singer while Tyler is pursuing his outside endeavors. "We're waiting for things to kind of settle down, and then we'll figure out what we're gonna do. Anything is possible," the guitarist says. Perry also says that Tyler's appearance at Irving Plaza on Tuesday caught him completely by surprise. Tyler, he says, appeared backstage just as the Project was taking its encore break. "He was really the last person I expected," Perry recalls, "and then I saw him. He said, 'How ya doin'? What's going on? What songs are you playing -- anything good or what?' I said, 'Well, we've got a couple more to go...You want to come and sit in with the band?' and he said 'Yeah' and...[chose] 'Walk This Way.'""I was really blown away that he came to the show," says Perry, "but he showed up and was really anxious to come and sit in and play, so I figured, what the hell? He's been my partner for 40 years, and I figured I'd let him have some fun and...give the fans an extra treat." As for spreading Internet rumors about Tyler's health, Perry says that the singer "came and went so fast I didn't even get a chance to check him out that much...We read the Tweets and the different bits of gossip here and there, but that's stuff you need to talk to Steven about."JOHN WAITE IN EUROPE LIVE - 2010:John Waite is in the middle of preparing a series of live dates for Europe, while also working on a new live album and an all new studio album set for 2010 release. Dates so far are: February 18th Munich Germany     Metroplis Music Hall Frbruary 19th Germany (T.B.A.) February 20th Germany (T.B.A.) February 22nd Verviers Belgium     Spirit Of 66 February 24th Zoertermeer Netherlands     Boerderij February 25th Weert Netherlands      De Bosuil February 26th Hellendoorn Netherlands      De Lataarn UK dates are being arranged and will be added to the Newsdesk when announced.EROL SORA RETURNS WITH NEW DESIRE:Sora, the band formed by guitarist/vocalist Erol Sora (John Lawton Band) release their 2nd album Desire And Truth on Marquee/Avalon in Japan on January 20th and on Avenue Of Allies throughout Europe mid February. Says Erol, "My aim was to recapture the spirit and sound of great bands like MSG, Whitesnake, Rainbow, UFO, Thin Lizzy from the late '70s/early '80s era. I'd describe "Desire & Truth" as a very heavy, guitar oriented album, yet still melodic in terms of vocals and songwriting. It's taken a long time to complete but I simply didn't want to rush this 2nd release and honestly couldn't be happier with the results. If compared to the last album, I'd say this one's heavier, more intense in terms of both vocals and guitar playing but most importantly still based on the songs first and foremost. I really hope people give it a listen." Sora's 1st album "Demented Honour" released on MTM Music in 2006 received rave reviews globally and earned them a position in melodicrock.com's Top 10 New Artists of that year. Tracklist: 1. Taste Of Rock & Roll 2. The Storm Has Just Begun 3. What's It Gotta Do With You And Me 4. Winter 5. When You're Gone 6. Diamonds In The Wind 7. Invitation 8. Stop Messin' Around 9. Rock & Roll Dog 10. When You Gonna Love Me 11. Highway To Nowhere (Remix)* Bonus track for Japan. Band: Erol Sora – All vocals and guitars; Jay Solyom – Drums; Brendon Mooney – Bass; Gregory MacDonald – Hammond Organ.www.erolsora.comwww.myspace.com/erolsora xx INTRODUCING SAHARA RAIN:Sahara Rain is a mixture of modern and classic rock paired with oriental influences. Although the band was formed in 2007, it took another year until the final line-up was in place with Ricci (Vocals), Boet (Bass), Dave (Lead Guitar), Adrian (Lead Guitar), Bo (Keyboards) and Levent (Drums). All musicians have been playing their instruments for over 20 years, played in various bands and developed their own style on their instruments over time. In 2009 they successfully released their debut album Sand In Your Hands. Since the album was released, songs like 'Black Gold', 'The Man You Are' and 'Shadow' receive regular airplay in the USA and Europe as global interest for the band keeps growing. Sahara Rain will be touring Germany and Switzerland between October 2009 and January 2010. In early 2010 they will be recording their 2nd album in Germany, which will be released early next year. This new album will also be produced by Michael Bormann and pre-production work has been going on since April this year. Tracklisting: 1- Feels Like 2- Black Gold 3- Jungle 4- Higher Sky 5- The Dance 6- Shadow 7- Center Of Pain 8- Blinded Eyes 9- Be The Man You Are 10- With These Hands. For more details: www.sahararain.comwww.myspace.com/sahararainmusic xx CD SHOWCASE UPDATED:CD Showcases added to the site today include: Angel HouseEscape Music, November 20 release); Fire, Stargazer & Steve Grimm BandAvenue Of Allies Music, all out now) and Vendetta, The Dreamside & Borislav Mitic (, out now and December 4 release).Check them out now.

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• 11 Nov 2009 09:25

  November 11 November 11

  Wednesday, November 11, 2009 MRCD6 - We Will Rock YulePre-Order Now. Ships December 1. MRCD6 is once again under the spotligtht for pre-order! I lost the plot there for a week dealing with my back, and before that had track delivery delays. So I'm pushing for it all to come together in time for the December 1 ship-out. A few changes - Sadly the Mecca track just was not ready in time to take part, but maybe I can pass that along at a later stage. But I have added two extra tracks to compensate - one of them being a just amazing dirty little JK Northrup rock treatment of the tune You're A Mean One Mr. GrinchThe Grinch slots in behind the slamming opening track from Bombay Black (yes...same song as Screaming Santas, but this is a new 2009 recording with huge production). Also - Jimi Jamison has kindly sent along his Keep It Evergreen track for inclusion - slotting in mid-way thru the compilation. Below you can also take in audio samples of all songs for the first time - just added JK Northrup, Erkka Korhonen's Heavy Christmas, plus new Spin GalleryTango Down exclusives! The link for ordering We Will Rock Yule is below. Also featured is links to various options for purchasing the MRCD Packages featuring past volumes you may not yet have. All essential of course! The tracks are final, but audio samples are not yet mastered...but the audio below gives a great indication of the quality of these artists. Those that once again support this series get an additional thank you in the way of 8 bonus tracks to download once the order is placed. Links to the bonus tracks are just about ready and will be e-mailed out tomorrow. MRCD6 - We Will Rock Yule US$23.00 each (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1CD / 19 Tracks PRE-ORDER NOW We Will Rock Yule Final Track Listing and MP3 Samples: 01) Bombay Black – Going Insane At Christmas (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive New Track) 02) JK Northrup – The Grinch (Previously Unreleased) 03) Kick – All I Want For Christmas (Previously Unreleased) 04) 7th Heaven – Merry Christmas In Chicago 05) Fraze Gang – Christmas Time In Canada (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive New Track) 06) Heartland – Merry Christmas (Unplugged) 07) Keith LuBrant – My Best Gift Was You 08) Jimi Jamison – Keep It Evergreen (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive New Track) 09) Stratocruiser – Holidaze 10) Tango Down – Under The Tree (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive New Track) 11) Spin Gallery – Christmas Home (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive New Track) 12) Goober Gun – In Reflection (Merry Xmas Baby) 13) Save Pluto – It's Christmas Time, Alright! 14) Secret Smile – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 15) Helix – Christmas Time Is Here Again 16) Steve Lukather & Friends – Joy to the World 17) Ides Of March (feat. Jim Peterik) – Sharing Christmas (2009 Remaster) 18) Ted Poley – A Letter To Santa 19) Erkka Korhonen's Heavy Christmas feat. Marco Hietala – The First Noel (Medley) - Live at Tavastia-Club, Helsinki, Finland December 2006 (Previously Unreleased/Exclusive Track)Bonus MP3 Downloads for pre-orders:Seven - Little Drummer BoySeven - O Holy NightGus Santana - Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasIdes Of March - Distant TrumpetMarkonee - I Believe In Father ChristmasTango Down - Under The Tree (Vox Accapella Rough)Tommy Denander - MiraclesTommy Denander - We Wish You A Merry Christmas Package 1:MRCD6 + MRCD5US$40.00 (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x 2CD set + 1 x single CD / Total 53 TracksPre-Order Package 2:MRCD5 + MRCD4US$38.00 (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 2 x 2CD Sets / Total 71 TracksPre-Order Package 3:MRCD5 + MRCD3US$30.00 (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x 2CD set + 1 x single CD / Total 56 Tracks Pre-Order Package 4: MRCD6 + MRCD4 + MRCD3 US$48.00 (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x 2CD set + 2 x single CD / Total 71 Tracks Pre-Order Package 5: MRCD5 + MRCD4 + MRCD3 US$48.00 (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 2 x 2CD sets + 1 x single CD / Total 90 Tracks Pre-Order Package 6: MRCD6 + Harem Scarem EP US$31.00 each (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x CD / 1 x 5 Track EP Pre-Order Package 7: MRCD5 + Harem Scarem EP US$31.00 each (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x 2CD set / 1 x 5 Track EP Pre-Order Package 9: MRCD6 + MRCD5 + Harem Scarem EP US$46.00 each (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 1 x CD / 1 x 2CD set / 1 x 5 Track EP Pre-Order Package 8: MRCD6 + MRCD5 + MRCD4 + MRCD3 + HSEP US$65.00 each (Price Includes Worldwide Airmail Shipping) 2 x 2CD sets + 2 x single CDs + 1 x EP / Total 113 Tracks Pre-Order

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