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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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• 09 Nov 2009 20:49

  November 9Classifieds: November 9

  Monday, November 09, 2009 BLACKWOOD CREEK AND ON THE RISE FOR FRONTIERS IN DECEMBER:Blackwood Creek self titled debut album on December 4 in Europe and January 12, 2010 in the USA.Blackwood Creek is a Kip Winger side project put together with his brother Nate on drums and childhood friend Peter Fletcher on guitar. It all actually started in 1969 in Littleton, Colorado when a 7 year old Kip Winger walked up to Peter Fletcher and said: "Hey, you got big lips, you wanna fight?". Fletcher then stood up and towered over Winger at which point they started a band instead! They reconvened in the basement of the Wingers house where Kip's older brother Nate was pounding on the drums. Blackwood Creek was born. They went on to play every Jr. High and High school and eventually night clubs in their path, performing songs by their favourite bands like Grand Funk, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and their original songs which they were particularly passionate about, to the point of getting fired from jobs for not playing enough popular material. In 1980 they went their separate ways. Nate and Fletcher went to Los Angeles, Kip went to New York, where he landed a gig with Alice Cooper and then went on to form Winger. Nate recorded with many bands in L.A. including Ratt, Kix, Europe. Fletcher formed the Pigmy Love Circus, including drummer Danny Carey from Tool. Blackwood Creek reformed in 2007 to record 11 new songs. It's obvious that the chemistry is still rock solid. These 11 tracks embody 40 years of blood, sweat and tears of 3 musicians who started out together, went their separate ways and reform on common ground.“Blackwood Creek” includes: Out In Outer Space; Nothing But The SunYour Revolution; Dead Stung; After Your Heart; Albatross; Jimmy And Georgia; Rack Of Greed; Love Inspector; Joy Ride; Wooden Shoe. Weblinks: www.myspace.com/blackwoodcreekwww.frontiers.itwww.myspace.com/frontiersrecords is pleased to announce the release of the long awaited On The Rise second album Dream Zone on December 4 in Europe and January 12 in the USA. On The Rise debut album caused a stir among the Melodic Rock fans community in 2003. Several magazines stated that On The Rise created the Melodic Rock ultimate debut album, boasting influences from the likes of Toto, Nelson and Boston with elements of the typical Scandinavian melodic rock. Thanks to the amazing songwriting and vocal abilities of founding member Terje Eide, On The Rise were catapulted in a few weeks on the headlines of all the Melodic Rock press. Hailing from Bergen, Norway, Terje Eide is now the only member of On The Rise. His musical career started at 17 when he won a local talent contest. He later enjoyed a stint with the band Heaven & Hell, a rock institution in Bergen in the 80s. In 1986 he won the Norwegian National Rock Championship on national TV with the band The Heat. Terje went back to his Melodic Rock roots in 2000 starting a project who later on became On The Rise. A demo was made in early 2001 which immediately raised the interest of Frontiers Records who signed the project in June 2002."I'm very happy with the new album” says Terje, “The songs are catchy, groovy and they've got the strong choruses and melody lines that I always want them to have. It's been a joyful musical journey. It's an album I can support 110%. It's got the typical On The Rise sound, but at some point it's a little rougher than what has been written and produced before". Some songs have been written by Terje in collaboration with Christian Wolff (who also appears playing keyboards and some bass and guitars on the record). Christian appeared already as songwriter in the Ambition album (featuring vocals by Thom Griffin of Trillion) and is currently collaborating with Joe Vana on the second record. Other musicians include Erik Engebretsen on drums and on keyboards, while Terje took care of the vast majority of the guitar parts and all vocals, together with some keyboards and bass.Dream Zone final tracklisting includes: Lifeline; Lost Your Track; Dream ZoneEdellyn; Alive; In the Line of Fire; Get Out of Here; Fly Away; No Time To Lose; Why Wait Another Day; Tomorrow Never Dies; Howling at The Moon, Find a Way (bonus track). November 6 was the official release date in Europe of the highly anticipated W.E.T. debut album featuring Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman), Erik Martensson (Eclipse)Robert Sall (Work of Art). The album has gathered some amazing reviews on the specialized Rock and Hard Rock press, getting a glowing 100% review on the Melodicrock.com website which wrote “W.E.T. might just be the perfect balance of power and melody, emotion and attitude...” More amazing reviews include:“A great record!” – Angel Lorenzo (This Is Rock Magazine, Spain) 10/10 - Review on Metal Hammer Hungary“Brilliant Melodic Rock Album” 90% - Joost (Virtuosity One website)“This album has some of the year's finest songs” Rock Realms website“Sensational” – Fabio Magliano (Metal Maniac Magazine, Italy) The album is being released in the first pressing as a digipak release with a bonus DVD which includes an in-depth interview with the band members plus the videoclip of “One Love”, “Brothers In Arms” and for the haunting ballad “Comes Down Like Rain”, the second single off the album. Enjoy the video clip by clicking on the image below: MONTROSE AND AIRRACE ON ROCK CANDY: The two latest Rock Candy releases are available now. Both are now in stock and available from www.rockcandyrecords.com for a limited two week discounted price, including shipping to anywhere in the world, of £11.99.Montrose 'S/T' CANDY062 - The debut Montrose album is universally regarded as one of, if not the greatest hard rock albums of all time. Released in late 1973, it introduced both a sound and a swagger that single-handedly dragged heavy rock kicking and screaming from its turgid proto-metal roots into a modern streamlined era, opening up a brave new world of possibilities. It was the sound of a mould being smashed to smithereens and the birth of a new epoch; a sound that Van Halen would co-opt for their own earth shattering debut four years later. For guitarist Ronnie Montrose and frontman Sammy Hagar, this was indeed history in the making. It has been rightfully said that there is not a weak track on this album. Every guitar riff, drum break and ball-squeezing vocal rings out with a pristine clarity that sounds as astounding now as it did when it was first released. Essential to their monumental sound is the creative axis of Sammy Hagar and Ronnie Montrose, who provide the classic guitar/vocalist foil, in a tradition set by Plant/Page, Jagger/Richards and Tyler/Perry. With Hagar's immediately identifiable vocals and Montrose's juggernaut guitar riffs the results are truly mind blowing. It is an album full of classic hard rock moves. From 'Rock The Nation', to 'Bad Motor Scooter', through 'Rock Candy' (a track so good, in fact, that a record company was named in its honour!) to the truly Herculean 'Space Station #5' there is no denying the sheer thermo-nuclear power. With the emphasis on maximum mayhem we ask only that no prisoners be taken. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 4,000 word story of the making of the album, full involvement by the band, rare photos, all spread out over a superb 16 page full colour booklet.1. Rock The Nation 2. Bad Motor Scooter 3. Space Station #5 4. I Don't Want It 5. Good Rockin' Tonight 6. Rock Candy 7. One Thing On My Mind 8. Make It Last.Airrace'Shaft Of Light' CANDY061 - Influenced predominantly by superstar American acts such as Foreigner, Journey, Survivor and Heart came a new breed of British melodic rock band ready and willing to take on the competition with a sense of energy and professionalism that, if lady luck had been smiling in the right direction, might have catapulted them to the same dizzying heights of success. FM, Shy, Tobruk, Lionheart, Strangeways and Grand Prix were the main frontrunners but it wasn't until Airrace arrived on the scene that the scene gained a real contender for the NWOBMM (New Wave Of British Melodic Metal) throne. Signed to the giant and hugely influential Atlantic label, they headed straight to New York City, recording with one of the top American producers of the day, namely Beau Hill, the man behind platinum albums from Ratt, Warrant, Winger, Kix, Europe and Twisted Sister. 'Shaft Of Light', originally released in 1984, is a masterpiece of catchy hook laden rock with tough-guy guitar riffs, quality keyboards and the superior vocals of frontman Keith Murrell, who has one of the greatest rock voices of all time. With Jason Bonham providing a solid swing to the rhythm section it remains a mystery why Airrace failed to connect on a multi-platinum level. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 4,000 word story of the making of the album, full involvement by the band, rare photos, two bonus tracks, all spread out over a superb 16 page full colour booklet.1. I Don't Care 2. Promise To Call 3. First One Over The Line 4. Open your Eyes 5. Not Really Me 6. Brief Encounter 7. Caught In The Game 8. Do You Want My Love Again 9. Didn't Wanna Lose Ya 10. All I'm Asking. Bonus Tracks: 1. Not Really Me (demo) 2. She Can't Come Out (demo). Has Steven Tyler walked from Aerosmith? Is it "Brand Tyler" time? Will teh remaining 'smiths carry on without the iconic frontman?? All these questions are to be answered in the near future. Here is one of the latest articles on the mess: www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/06/joe-perry-steven-tyler-has-quit-aerosmith New Axel Rudi Pell for 2010 - from Axel's website"I'm still in the process of getting the finishing touches to the new songs. We will be in the studio for the recordings starting at the end of November. All I can say is that I´m damn proud of the new material, a few of the best songs I ever wrote. There will be a new DVD coming out this year, called "One Night Live" and will feature our complete performance of this years "Rock Of Ages" Festival. Stay tuned for the cover and the release date very soon." A new interview with much respected artist and album designer Ioannis can be found at: www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2009/11/06/interview-with-ioannis/The Classic Metal Show has posted interviews with Judas Priest Vocalist Rob HalfordThe Company Band/Fireball Ministry Guitarist Jim Rota on YouTube. The links to those interviews are as follows: Rob Halford - Part 1Part 2 Jim Rota / The Company Band: Part 1Part 2The Classic Metal Show can be listened to Saturdays Nights at 9pm at: www.cmsradio.netEDGE OF FOREVER IS BACK: After their first two successful releases Feeding The FireLet The Demon Rock 'n' Roll the band is ready to hit the hearts of melodic hard-rock fans again with their new album Another Paradise. This much anticipated disc shows their usual hard hitting rock style renovated by a new and far more powerful line-up: Alessandro Del Vecchio on vocals and keyboards; Walter Caliaro on guitars; Nik Mazzucconi on bass; Francesco Jovino on drums. The new album also features amazing performances by Bob HarrisAxe, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai and former Edge Of Forever singer) who contributed marvellous backing vocals on "What I've Never Seen"; Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth) who sang on the title track in an emotional duet with Alessandro Del Vecchio; Jgor Gianola (U.D.O., Gotthard, Jorn) who played a hi-test guitar solo and Carsten "Lizard" Schulz (Evidence One, Domain) who did impressive background vocal work on the song "Edge Of Life". The album has all that an AOR record needs: strong melodies and impressive backing vocals; sophisticated arrangements; power-house drums; stunning guitars and keyboards; bombastic production and big sing-along choruses. The new line-up features EOF veteran keyboardist extraordinaire Alessandro Del Vecchio stepping up his game to take over the job of lead vocalist too. And you won't be disappointed! His intense interpretations and melodic vocal lines will capture any rock fan's heart and quickly conquer their soul. Comparisons with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, James Christian, Russel Arcara and John Sykes are the band's confirmation that their crucial decision to make Del Vecchio lead vocalist was the right one. Walter Caliaro, who replaced Matteo Carnio back in 2005, is the new guitar player. He not only brought a new wave of ideas to the songwriting but played a great role in arranging the entire record. Edge Of Forever has seen two previous bassists (Christian Grillo and Dimitri Oldani) replaced by one of the top bass players in Europe, Nik Mazzucconi. His distinctive straight ahead rock bass lines inject Edge Of Forever's sound with a new solidity and a ripping groove. EOF superb drummer Francesco Jovino, strong of his long-time playing with U.D.O. (solo band of Udo Dirkschneider of Accept), is always armed and ready to declare war at each drum fill. All members have impressing curricula vitae with reference names such as: Ian Paice, Glenn Hughes, Andre Matos, Eden's Curse, Carmine Appice, James Christian, Robin Beck, Axe, Ken Hensley, U.D.O. and many others. Production of the new record was also handled by Alessandro Del Vecchio, another crucial step for the band, leaving him with some big shoes to fill since in the past the band was produced by none other than the late Bobby Barth The mastering was done by well-known award-winning German producer and engineer Michael Voss from Casanova, Mad Max and Voices Of Rock. The album will be released in Japan through Spiritual Beast/Universal Dec. 9th 2009 and in Europe through 7Hard Jan. 15th. FOZZY LIVE PACK AVAILABLE NOW:Fozzy, the band featuring WWE Wrestling Superstar Chris Jericho & Stuck Mojo Mastermind Rich 'The Duke' Ward release their first ever live album Remains Alive as part of a special very limited edition 'Survival Pack' as a lead up to their upcoming new album Chasing the Grail to be released via Riot Entertainment on 26th January, 2010.Remains Alive was recorded in Brisbane, Australia on the 'Fozzy in Aussie' Tour in September 2005 and contains songs from all 3 previous Fozzy albums! 'Remains Alive' is ONLY available in this limited edition 'Survival Pack' – Strictly Limited to 500 packs – only! Inserted randomly in ONE pack is a ticket that will win the holder a New Black Epiphone Guitar - Signed by Rich Ward and Chris Jericho. Inserted randomly in 20 packs will be Gold Tickets that will win the holders a personal phone call from Chris Jericho, that's correct Chris will call the holders personally! Apart from the 'Remains Alive' CD the pack also contains: Fozzy Messenger Bag / Fozzy 'We Are Huge Rock Stars T-Shirt' / Fozzy Lanyard w/ VIP Laminate (Access to meet the band at any Fozzy Show) / Fozzy All That Remains CD / Fozzy Guitar Picks / Fozzy Beer Cooler / Fozzy Badges x 2 / Fozzy Shoelaces / Fozzy Dog Tags / Fozzy Metal Belt Buckle / Fozzy Sweatbands / Fozzy Bandana / Fozzy New Band Photo 8 x 10 / Fozzy Metal Key Chain!. The 'Remains Alive' CD & Survival Pack is only available online from Riot click here to check it out in the Riot Store. 'Remains Alive' features the tracks: 1. Nameless Faceless 2. Don't You Wish You Were Me 3. Daze Of The Weak 4. Wanderlust 5. Crucify Yourself 6. End Of Days 7. Freewheel Burning 8. Eat The Rich 9. Feel The Burn 10. With The Fire 11. To Kill A Stranger 12. Enemy. And it features the line up of: Chris Jericho – Vocals Rich "The Duke" Ward – Guitars, Backing Vocals Mike Martin – Guitars Sean Delson – Bass Frank Fontsere' - Drums. Fozzy have also launched two tracks from 'Chasing The Grail' via YouTube.www.fozzyrock.comwww.myspace.com/fozzytour DARE'S ARC INTO AMAZON CHARTS:Darren Wharton reports: "Hi everyone great news, Dare CD Arc Of The Dawn is the 27th best selling Rock CD on Amazon.co.uk: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/music/690892/ref=pd_ts_pg_2?ie=UTF8&pg=2 And Germany: #31 www.amazon.de/gp/bestsellers/music/264898/ref=pd_ts_pg_2?ie=UTF8&pg=2 Best Regards, Darren." WebLink: www.myspace.com/daredarrenwhartonPRIMAL FEAR TOUR MUST GO ON: News from Primal Fear management: "We want to inform you about a bus crash (attached picture) of German metal band Primal Fear on the way from Oslo/Norway to their next show in Bergen/Norway. Thanks to god nobody got injured and after a few hours stop/work the travel party could continue their travel but had to cancel the show in Bergen. All further shows on this tour will happen as scheduled!!!" NEW BLAZE BAYLEY PROMISES TO BRING THE TERROR:Blaze Bayley's second studio album 'Promise and Terror' will be released on the band's own label - Blaze Bayley Recordings - on 1 February 2010 and distributed by Plastic Head. The accompanying World Tour kicks off in the UK on 6th February 2010 with European & South American tour dates to follow. On 25 September the book 'At The End Of The Day' was released. This follows the story of 'Blaze' Bayley Cooke from Wolfsbane to Iron Maiden to Blaze and, ultimately, to the current self-titled Blaze Bayley band. 'At The End Of The Day' is available to buy from the band's website. The double live album and live DVD 'The Night That Will Not Die', recorded at Z7 in Switzerland, have also been released on Blaze Bayley Recordings; the concert filmed by director Kris McManus and all audio mixed and mastered by producer Jase Edwards WebLink: www.blazebayley.net DARKNESS FALLS ON UK ROCKERS SACRED HEART:Sacred Heart'sDarkness Falls is set for release on 7th December 2009. The album has 13 studio tracks and the CD has 4 bonus demo's (not available as part of the digital download - iTunes, Amazon MP3 etc). You can hear tracks from "Darkness Falls" at www.youtube.com/sacredheartband & www.myspace.com/sacredheartshakes Pre-orders come with a free gift and are being taken now, at www.sacredheartband.com. A promo video URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbSP0klCOYU MASS HITS THE STUDIO!: News from Mass: "We have postponed a few live appearances in order to concentrate on our next full length studio album. Mass has been in pre-production for the last month and a half now. We are happy to announce that twelve (12) tracks have been selected and the recordings will start in November 2009! All basic tracks will be recorded and engineered by the great Kenny Lewis at Mixed Emotion Studios in Middleton, MA. Mixing & Mastering will commence in January 2010 and will be handled once again by Martin Kronlund (Crack of Dawn) at JM Studios in Sweden. We will keep you posted on any further updates but look for what we believe to be the best MASS album yet in early 2010 on the UK's Escape Music label."FIREFEST 6 T-SHIRTS: Having sold out on the day, and having several requests this past week, we have decided to do a limited run re-print of the Firefest 'Crest' design t-shirt, in black only. These will be Mens (M,L,XL,XXL) and Ladies (S,M,L,XL). Price will be £15 plus postage. Anyone wishing to order a shirt please Email us directly at fireworks.mag@ntlworld.com by end of the week (Friday 13th). ANOTHER VAULT RELEASE FROM RENEGADE SOUNDS:Renegade Sounds is excited to announce that Spin by Stiletto will drop Monday November 23. This album is a melodic hard rock dream recorded by the Vancouver Canada band in the late 80's early 90's. The band features vocalist David Steele, known for his work on Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, The CultMotley Crue albums, and guitarist/writer Kenny Geatros, both also from the bands Double Dealer and Renegade. Producer/engineers on this record also include Ken Lomas an/d John Webster (known for Aerosmith), Paul Dean (Loverboy)Jim Buckshon, executive producer for the label and responsible for Renegade, Matrex, Vertigo, and now Stiletto albums. This is the real thing, 11 well-crafted, catchy, melodic hard songs plus a bonus track, recorded on analog in the era and mastered in sizzling clarity. Check out a few samples at www.myspace.com/stilettocanada while you wait and get ready for Spin by Stiletto. WebLink: www.renegadesounds.comACCEPT: NEW RECORDINGS UNDERWAY IN ENGLAND; ANDY SNEAP PRODUCING:Accept have entered Backstage Recording Studio in Birmingham, England to complete their long awaited comeback CD, the band's first studio recording in 13 years and their first with lead singer Mark Tornillo (ex-TT Quick) . The as-yet untitled new album will be produced by acclaimed heavy metal producer Andy Sneap (Exodus, Arch Enemy, Cathedral, Masterplan, Kreator, Megadeth) and will include about 12 songs. Long time metal journalist and fan John Strednansky was the first (and so far only one) invited to listen to the new songs: "I had to promise to keep this to myself, as the band wanted to keep the sessions top secret, but I cannot control myself! This new stuff is mind-blowing! I got to hear 15 new tracks and one was better than the next! Holy smoke!!! Accept is reborn and better than ever! We all know that they have been writing songs with Mark but that they'd be able to recapture the metal spirit of the eighties this perfectly, well that blew me away! No way has it been 13 years since the last record.... The songs are heavy, melodic and have a killer groove, Wolf's guitar playing smokes all over the place. There are fast songs, and then there are those epic numbers! The music is stunning and will surprise everyone! Mark is singing from his heart and soul and sounds brilliant; he truly amazed me.... And, you get the ingenious Andy Sneap producing this thing! Very cool indeed . I can't wait for 20100 and for this masterpiece to come out! Brilliant" Adds Mark proudly: "I am not going to try to fill Udo Dirkschneider's shoes. I am different. What I will do is be true to myself. However, when we play the old stuff, I will try to also be true to the originals. The fans deserve that. They want to hear Accept so I will do the best to make it sound like Accept, be it on this new album or on stage." The last Accept studio album Predator was released in 1996. The band's biggest success and best selling album was the 1984's Balls to the Wall, certified gold in the United States for sales of over 500,000 units and featured the single and video of the title track.ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF FINDLEY R.I.P.: Rock Photographer Jeff Findley passes away. Many of you know Jeff Findley as one of the best rock photographers in the business. Jeff suddenly passed away on Monday evening, November 2nd. No cause of death has been determined as of yet. An autopsy is being conducted but will take up to 15 weeks for the results. Jeff has been battling problems with his knee for quite a few years and has had multiple knee replacements, all of which failed. This left him in an extreme amount of pain. He is now at peace and pain free, leaving behind a legacy of his wonderful photography for all to enjoy. Please visit his work at: www.jfindley.com The following information was posted on his Facebook page this morning: Memorial Fund for Jeff Findley & Family... We have set up a fund to for Jeff and his family. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to his family at: "Ray of Hope" P.O. Box 2789 Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (Please reference Jeff Findley in the memo section). Cards and letters may also be sent to this address. The Memorial Service is set for 3 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Huntington Beach (Main Beach). More details on the location will follow as we secure space. The family would like to honor his memory after the service at a nearby restaurant... details also to follow. Thank you for your out pouring of love during this very difficult time. His family and I appreciate your emails, posts on Facebook, pictures, and phone calls! Thanks again on behalf of myself and Jeff's entire family! It's so comforting to know how many people loved him and how many lives he has touched during the time he was here! Rest In Peace Jeff, you will be missed!MORE LOST CLASSICS FROM RETROSPECT RECORDS: Now available at www.retrospectrecords.comThe ScoreThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly (1984-1990): For the first time ever on cd meet 80s AOR act 'The Score'. This New Jersey-based band produced some great quality Melodic Rock / AOR that has never been released, until now. This 11 song collection features rich keyboard work interlaced with tasty guitars and unforgettable hooks. From the Toto-ish 'Standing On This Borderline' to the Survivor-influenced 'Chyna', there are some very classy tunes on offer here. Very Highly Recommended to fans of: Toto, Survivor, Adrenalin, Fortune, Arrival, The Innocent etc..AliasAlias (1987): Yes! Finally , for the first time on cd - the official re-issue of this underground classic 80s Melodic Metal release. This almost-forgotten gem should not be confused with the Freddy Curci-led AOR band from 1990. This Alias hailed from Florida and released 2 albums in the 80s, "Metal To Infinity" and this self-titled debut. Features ex-members of Crimson Glory, Kamelot , Surgeon and Tyger Tyger. Digitally Remastered. A very nice addition to the 80s Metal collection!Michael FurlongUse It Or Lose It (1985) + Breakaway (1987): The wait is over! AOR fans have been screaming for a cd release of these two slabs of Melodic Rock for over 20 years and here they are...with bonus tracks!! Michael had earned some success in the mid-80s scoring a major label deal with Atlantic as well as Music For Nations and would go on to front the band Wild Dogs. These 2 cd's showcase some top-notch hook-laden songwriting and classy AOR in the style of Bryan Adams, Tim Feehan, Robert Tepper and even Steve Perry's solo work. Highly Recommended!Cadillac BratzFasten Your Seatbelt (1991) - Here's quite a rare indie release that gets its long overdue re-issue. With prices on eBay soaring over $300 for the original pressing , this is a Hair Metal / Melodic Hard Rock gem that lives up to its hype and is finally affordable to all 80s Rock Fans.Lickity SplitStick It In (1989) - Another treasure dug up by Retrospect Records and first time ever on cd for the enigmatic L.A. Sunset-Strip based 80s Hair Metal / Glam act Lickity Split. Headlining clubs like the Troubadour, the Whiskey , Gazzarri's and The Roxy alongside bands like Guns n Roses , Tuff and LA Guns , Lickity Split was a band that unfortunately slipped thru the cracks. Now they have been resurrected and this is an impressive slice of 80s Hard Rock. Lickity Split re-united for Rocklahoma 2009 and won over a legion of new fans. Great stuff!OntrayC'mon Taste It (1988) - A sadly overlooked and underrated Melodic Hard Rock CD from this Michigan-based band originally released in 1988 finally gets a facelift and digitally remastered audio!! This is true 80's commercial rock with one foot in Glam and the other in AOR -- with hooks galore, plenty of big harmony vocals and smokin' guitar work, this once elusive CD deserves a spot in any rock music collection!!ThresholdMidnight Dreamer (1993) - Awesome Washington-based Melodic Progressive Metal band featuring virtuoso guitarist/vocalist Kicho Forrest before forming the more recent Atomic Clock. Originally released in 1993 and now digitally remastered. Laden with a powerful rhythm section, monstrous riffs, impressive guitar / keyboard interplay, melodic vocals and strong memorable songs -- this release comes highly recommended to fans of the best in prog metal and melodic metal bands!FascinationFascination (1995) - Killer Florida-based melodic hard rock / metal band's only album, originally released in 1995 and impossible to find for many years finally gets a well-deserved re-issue. An excellent powerful 'transitional' CD where you will hear a superb blend of 80's and early to mid 90's hard rock and metal. Gritty melodic soaring vocals, tons of vocal harmonies, crunchy guitars and a meaty rhythm section combined with strong songwriting and a big production make this a release well worth checking out!!MontrealMontreal (1987) - This mega rare vinyl-only release FINALLY sees light of day on CD for the first time ever! This New Jersey-based band recorded this indie gem in 1987 and is a beacon for pure 80's melodic hard rock / AOR!! These songs were criminally overlooked by the majors and we could only imagine what COULD have happened with these guys! Check out the solid songwriting, catchy hooks, big vocals and ripping guitar work! This is certainly a treasure that will shine in your collection! Highly recommended to all fans of quality 80's melodic hard rock and AOR.DavidIII (2006) - Silver-pressed re-issue of David Mikeal's (guitarist / vocalist formerly of early 80's cult AOR band MPG, and currently in Tin House) most recent solo album and arguably the best in his catalog. David pretty much recorded this entire CD himself in his Winter Park studio in Florida. The songs are stellar; a melodic feast of huge vocals, anthemic hooks, superb musicianship and big warm production reminiscent of all your favorite arena bands of the 70's and 80's. David's brand of melodic hard rock mixed with classic AOR and pomp rock stylings truly showcases his masterful songwriting, fiery guitar playing and strong vocals which clearly show his love for classic arena rock!! Highly recommended!ZigguratMelodic Scandal: The Complete Ziggurat (1979/1982) - Here they are - both of Ziggurat's obscure and collectible vinyl albums "Ziggurat" (1979) and "Melodic Scandal" (1982) both released on a single CD for the first time ever!! This excellent Atlanta-based bands' highly acclaimed albums have been sought after for many years garnering many great reviews among top AOR collectors. Their classic arena rock sound mixed with dashes of southern rock and pomp rock lends to an aural feast of tasty keyboard / guitar interplay, lots of vocal harmonies, rich production and memorable songs. They impressed so much from the first album that their second release was produced by the legendary Eddie Offord with some musical arrangement help from none other than Steve Morse. Essential to any 70's and 80's melodic rock / AOR collection. Digitally Remastered.Inner StrengthShallow Reflections (1993) - Originally released in 1993 to much acclaim (especially in Europe) this superb powerful melodic prog metal band from NY features guitar virtuoso Joe Marselle (Sonic Revolution, Arioch) and the monster pipes of Scott Oliva (of Oceans Of Night, Wind Wraith, Scott Mosher, Last Vision Black). Joe Marselle has painstakingly remixed and remastered all these recordings resulting in a crystal clear punchy powerhouse kick-in-the-nuts!! Also included are the "Within The Dream" sessions where Scott Oliva went in recently to re-record vocals on one of the tracks and he sounds better than ever! From the blistering guitar work, the endless barrage of meaty riffs, melodic vocals, and phenomenal rhythm section, this is a CD that will be in regular rotation in your CD player! These guys have been compared to Dyoxen, Psychotic Waltz and even Watchtower and of course Queensryche and Fates Warning. Lots more to come! Please keep in touch with us at: www.retrospectrecords.com IT'S A NEW DAY FOR EVERCLEAR: The word is out: Everclear is back, better than ever, and ready to re-connect with their audience. Frontman Art Alexakis has gone back to basics: recruiting a new band, releasing In A Different Light, a new album that reinterprets the Everclear songbook with some fresh surprises, and finally returning to the road, to the delight of fans nationwide. Alexakis says, "It's so amazing to see the enthusiasm and intensity of our fans.....not to mention the diversity in age...they range from 15 to 50...it's great to see kids who were in middle school singing all the words to every song!" In A Different Light is the band's first release on record label 429 Records, and, in celebration, finds the band revisiting their past work with refreshed, stripped-down arrangements of some of their best songs. Classics such as "Everything to Everyone," "Santa Monica," and "Father of Mine" stand comfortably alongside new tracks "At the End of The Day" and "Here Comes the Darkness." Like many rock greats before them, Everclear revisits their back pages with ease, intrigue, and a more mature perspective, making for an album that is a listening experience in itself. With new members, bassist Freddy Herrera, guitarist Johnny HawthornSasha SmithJordan Plosky, Alexakis has been performing a slew of intimate tour dates with a rejuvenated Everclear, packing clubs and reconnecting with longtime fans around the country - proving that the band is as vital and needed today as ever before. They've also reached out to their audience in a radical move: allowing fans to vote for the tour's opening bands city-by-city on the internet. The band just completed a successful October run through the East Coast, and will be returning to the West Coast this month with special guest Clayton Senne for a series of dates alongside the fan-selected openers. Refreshed, revamped, and reinterpreted, Everclear is ringing in a new era in their already storied history, and making strides with both older and newer generations of fans around the country. Don't miss your chance to see this already legendary re-emergence of an old favorite in a new shape.www.everclearonline.comwww.myspace.com/everclear Tour dates: November 6 Rialto Theater, Tuscon, AZ November 7 Hard Rock Café, Las Vegas, NV November 9 The Independent, San Francisco, CA November 11 House Of Blues, San Diego, CA November 12 The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA November 13 House Of Blues, Anaheim, CA November 14 The Big Pour Festival, Scottsdale, AZ November 16 Bluebird Festival, Denver, CO November 17 Murray Theatre, Murray, UT November 18 Knitting Factory, Boise, ID November 19 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, ORNEW SINGLE & BONUS TRACK FROM SWEDEN´S FATAL SMILE!: Finally the new Fatal Smile"Run For Your Life" is released! It includes a "radio edit" version and also the never, ever released bonus track "Pissed Off", co-written with Paul Sabu (Madonna, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, W.A.S.P.). The band will have a release party for the single and also play their first live show in Stockholm this year at The Cave on Friday Nov 6. For more info: www.fatalsmile.com MOTORHEAD - IN THE STUDIO BOOK: On November 2nd, UK-based publisher John Blake Publishing Co. will publish the authorized 'Motorhead: in the Studio' by biographer Jake Brown w/exclusive interviews from band founder/frontman Lemmy Kilmister. The first comprehensive study of the in-studio making of the legendary catalog, including such classics as 'Overkill,' 'Bomber,' 'Ace of Spades', 'Orgasmatron,' 'March or Die,' and 'Motorizer' among others, told via first-hand interviews with engineers and legendary producers as Tony Platt, Trevor Hallesy, Will Reid, Thom Panunzio, John Burns, Howard Benson, Ryan Dorn, Mark Dearnley, Chuck Reed, Peter Solley, Arabella Rodriguez, Cameron Webb, and former drummer Pete Gill. The book's cover was conceived by Kilmister and features the band's classic warpig logo sporting sunglasses and headphones. The book is available for pre-order at: www.amazon.com/Motorhead-Studio-Jake-Brown/dp/1844548503/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256091107&sr=1-2"BACK" FOR NOW: "My sincere apologies for the sudden lack of updates. As posted earlier, I have some long standing back problems which came to a head (or a spine at least) last week, which resulted in a 3 day hospital stay and what looks like a prolonged period or physio ahead of me. I consult both the specialist and the physio Tuesday to gauge whether surgery is needed, but I'm hopeful that will not be the case. Sadly this event has further pushed me behind, so much so that I'm not sure I'll ever catch up and may have to do what I can until I call a January 1 clean slate to ensure that 2010 is not plagued with as many problems as 2009 has presented. Business conditionals remain as dire/challenging as ever, so there's been a lot to deal with. Thanks for staying patient and loyal to the site and many thanks for all the e-mails over the last week. I'm chronically behind with e-mail also - so bare with me why I try and get up to date while working around this damn back problem! Cheers... Andrew." Culled from Anthem Entertainment and Zoë Vision's three other Rush releases ­ Track Listing: ( to their roster! After 5 consecutive instrumental shred albums, Pastor Brad is back with a full-length vocal album!  And while the old-school guitar shred influences are still here, this album will hit you square in the face with some of the heaviest sounding riffs ever recorded on any Pastor Brad album!

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  Friday, November 6, 2009 Apologies for the lack of updates this week. I am in fact, editing this update from hospital via iPhone. I hurt my back mid-week and have been completely immobile and am under care here for a narrowing of the spine and 2 discs rubbing against the spine. I'm hoping it will be business as semi-usual from Monday, but still not sure when I can escape this place. ASAP at any rate! If there is any breaking news in my inbox, I'll send info out via Twitter.com/MelodicRock. Thanks.... Andrew. Culled from Anthem Entertainment and Zoë Vision's three other Rush releases to their roster! After 5 consecutive instrumental shred albums, Pastor Brad is back with a full-length vocal album! And while the old-school guitar shred influences are still here, this album will hit you square in the face with some of the heaviest sounding riffs ever recorded on any Pastor Brad album! - 1990, the Chicago Rock Scene was drunk on Metal and fast becoming a major breeding ground for new bands on the rise. Sgt. Roxx had arrived and everyone took notice including every major label! There was a little hint of every major influence of the time from the full-bodied meshing of guitars of Lillian Axe, the dangerous and dirty edge of Ratt, to the dripping sleaze of Motley Crue. Their sound took from everything and imitated no one, becoming something entirely unique, delivering something special and different to everyone that listened, and many did and still do. "Weapon of Miss Distraction" features19 of the rarest recordings by one of the most coveted "Hair Metal" bands in the world. This release includes re-mastered versions of 1990's "Push N Squeeze," which fetches as much as $400 an auction on eBay, as well as 14 other never before heard archived recordings; including the rare demo sessions for CBS Records and live recordings from the infamous Gateway Theater. - In 1991, living in the heart of "The Grunge Capital," Seattle, WA, DR. GRIND landed its first show in Ballard, WA at the infamous "Ballard Firehouse." This show led to an utter explosion of new found popularity, an abundance of shows, and a grueling tour schedule throughout the West Coast and the United States. Their debut, "Speechless" was recorded at Full-Voice Audio in Seattle, with late, legendary producer Maverick Gibson and mixed by Lou Michael's at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. (MP3) 6. Janie 7. Follow Your Own Road 8. Faces 9. Tears 10. Love Will Find A Way 11. Gone 12. Here And Gone 13. Something To Come 14. Time Will Tell 15. Can't Get Enough 16. Huge Wad 17. "He´ s only 21 so he was a try out for some time. He´ s done great, both on tour and in rehearsals, so we asked him to come aboard full time and I think he will suit the band perfectly. I understand he´ s be a fan and own all the albums so he knows very well what we´ re about. Now he can leave the audience and step up on stage, where he belongs! Musically he´ s got a great tone and a wide register and visually the look of a true viking! Looking forward to writing, recording and touring the upcoming album with Andreas - we welcome a great musician and overall nice guy to M.ill.ion!""I have known their singer Ulrich Carlsson and been a fan of the cool M.ill.ion music for a couple of years. And when I got the call some months back about the guitarist position, asking me if I wanted to try out, I immediately said Yes! The jokes are flying, we share the same kind of humour and playing with them is a lot of fun! I feel happy and honoured to be chosen as the new guitarplayer for this brilliant melodic rockband!"

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