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TYSON LESLIE RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
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Friday,
the 11th of April is a day that will live on in Tyson Leslie's mind
for quite a while to come. That's the night the
multi-instrumentalist was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award
by Project Backstage as part of the 4th annual Midwest Music Awards
ceremony.
"What an absolute honor and evening of surreality!" exclaimed Leslie. "It's been one incredible weekend being among so many outstanding musical peers all in one place. The awards show was unlike anything I'd ever performed, and I was proud, but greatly humbled as well to be a part of something so extraordinary!"
Leslie
began making a name for himself throughout the Midwestern United
Stated, and in Kansas City in particular, when he was just a teenager.
Getting his feet wet by playing guitar in local metal bands which, in
turn led to a keyboard stint with another local act before playing
various instruments in different bands, often at the same time.
"Music is pretty well all I've known and all I've done with the majority of my life," relates Tyson, who has gone to be a sideman role for the likes of Corey Taylor (Stone Sour), George Lynch (Dokken / Lynch Mob) and Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big / Racer X), amongst others. "I have zero limitations when it comes to genre exploration. Hell, I'll even play a polka if you ask me to. There's something to be found in every style out there. There's always something to love if you dig deep enough."
In
2014, Tyson Leslie released his first solo album,Train Wrecks, Havoc
& Heartbreak, mostly a power pop affair, which has traces of Butch
Walker, Cheap Trick and Tom Petty sprinkled throughout. "I
love my metal and some R&B and funk, but when it comes to writing
my own songs, this is where it's at for me," he says. "I
love a good pop rock song and hopefully people think that I have about
fourteen of those on this album."
Train
Wrecks, Havoc and Heartbreak is out now.
Relevant
Links: www.tysonleslie.com
https://www.facebook.com/tysonlesliemusic
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| London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have been nominated for an award at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods |
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The
band have been nominated in the "Best New Band" category,
following the release of their new album, THE FATEFUL DARK, which has
proven to be a hit amongst critics and fans alike. SAVAGE MESSIAH frontman DAVE SILVER comments: "We're feeling extremely honoured right now to be have been recognised by Metal Hammer and nominated for 'Best New Band' at this year's upcoming Golden Gods awards. We're all serial attendees at the Gods so we know what a truly killer event it always is, and to take part in it as a nominee will be incredible. We humbly ask that you go to their website and vote for us, as winning it would be a monumental achievement for our band! We'd like to extend a massive thanks to everyone who has supported us and who continues to support Savage Messiah!" Vote for SAVAGE MESSIAH in the "Best New Band" category at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods now at http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk/vote Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH's music video for the track "Hellblazer", featuring famed London contortionist PIXIE LE KNOT (GAME OF THRONES Season 3, THE DEVIL INSIDE), at http://youtu.be/qMLgbl7yU98 SAVAGE MESSIAH members DAVE SILVER and JOFF BAILEY recently took over the Lyn Connolly Rock Residency on Roundhouse Radio, with the show due to air on Tuesday, April 15th from 11pm to midnight UK time. Tune in then at http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/roundhouse-radio Don't miss SAVAGE MESSIAH on tour at the following shows: Apr. 19 - Norwich, UK - Thrashersaurus Festival Apr. 28 - London, UK - Underworld (w/ TOXIK) May 17 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip Jun. 28 - South Lanarkshire, UK - Les-Fest Jul. 19 - Manchester, UK - SOS Festival Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest Dec. 13 - London, UK - Underworld (w/ LAWNMOWER DETH, EVIL SCARECROW) Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah |
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Pearl Jam add special guests Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to Milton Keynes Bowl show |
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Pearl
Jam today announce that Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will join them as
special guests at their Milton Keynes Bowl show on Friday 11th July.
Tickets for the show are on sale now priced £65 (subject to
per-ticket charge plus order processing fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk
or www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
Big Green Coach, the Music Travel Company, will be operating a
national network of return coach services direct to the gates of the
Milton Keynes Bowl. For more information visit www.biggreencoach.co.uk/pearljamcoach
Pearl
Jam are set to for over two hours at the July date, which is the final
show of their 11 date 2014 European tour. The band's summer tour kicks
off on June 16th in Amsterdam, includes two festival headlining slots
(Open'er Festival on July 3rd and Rock Werchter Festival on July 5th),
and wraps up with two UK dates, at Leeds Arena on July 8th and the
Milton Keynes Bowl show on July 11th.
Written
by the band and produced by Brendan O’Brien, Pearl Jam released
their much-anticipated tenth studio album ‘Lightning Bolt’ in
October. It is their first studio album in four years, and their tenth
to date. It debuted at number 2 in the UK charts, their highest chart
position since ‘Vs’ while also debuting at number 1 on ITunes in
over 50 countries and became their 5th number 1 album in their native
US.
PEARL
JAM PLAY:
JUNE
MON
16TH
NETHERLANDS, AMSTERDAM, ZIGGO DOME
FRI
20TH
ITALY, MILAN, SAN SIRO STADIUM
SUN
22ND
ITALY, TRIESTE, STADIO NEREO ROCCO
WED
25TH
AUSTRIA, VIENNA, STADHALLE
THURS
26TH
GERMANY, BERLIN, KINDL-BUHNE WUHLHEIDE
SAT
28TH
SWEDEN, STOCKHOLM, FRIENDS ARENA
SUN
29TH
NORWAY OSLO, TELENOR ARENA
JULY
THURS
3RD
POLAND, GDYNIA, OPEN'ER FESTIVAL
FRI
5TH
BELGIUM, WERCHTER, ROCK WERCHTER FESTIVAL
TUE
8TH
UK, LEEDS, LEEDS ARENA
FRI
11TH
UK, MILTON KEYNES, MILTON KEYNES BOWL
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Twilight Force - Tales Of Ancient Prophecies |
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Hailing from Falun, from the same town as Sabaton, the band have the mission to bring back The Golden Age of Epic Symphonic Power Metal! And Twilight Force really knows how to combine strong melodies with orchestral arrangements and fast tempos! The band wants to create an intense and memorable listening experience; immersing the audience in a magic universe filled with wonder, heroic tales and mesmerizing mythical worlds. The first sign from the band will be the single "The Power Of The Ancient Force" which is taken from the upcoming album "Tales Of Ancient Prophecies" that is set for a release early June. URL lyric video "The Power Of The Ancient Force": http://youtu.be/XJ7mCRncAXE Official Live dates: Aug 16th - Falun, Sabaton Open Air Line-Up: Christian Hedgren - Vocals, Felipe - Lead, Solo and Acoustic Guitars, Lute Daniele - Keyboards, Piano, Cembalo, Violin Borne - Bass Roberto - Drums, Percussion Album Release on: 2014-06-06 WEB: http://www.twilightforce.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Twilight-Force/548969448494708 |
| ARENA ROCKERS NIGHT RANGER’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM “HIGH ROAD” CONFIRMED FOR JUNE 10TH NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE VIA FRONTIERS RECORDS |
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Iconic
arena-rockers Night Ranger are set to release their new studio album,
HIGH ROAD, on June 6th in Europe and June 10th in North America via
label home Frontiers Records. Produced by the band itself, HIGH ROAD
will be available in two formats – a standard CD version and a deluxe
version which includes two bonus tracks and a DVD featuring a background
look at the making of the album along with video clips. To access the
cover art for HIGH ROAD, which incorporates elements of the artwork from
the band’s previous releases, please click
here and see below for the full track listing. Click
here to check out an EPK on the making of the album. HIGH ROAD can
be pre-ordered now at Amazon as the standard version here,
and as the deluxe version here.
The album’s full track listing can be seen below. Look for the band to
tour North America and around the globe this year in support of HIGH
ROAD. Of the new album, frontman/bassist/songwriter Jack Blades commented, “It’s almost summer and a great time to take a trip down the HIGH ROAD! Our new record features classic Night Ranger feel-good, high-energy kick-ass rock n’ roll. We can’t wait for our fans to hear.” Drummer/singer Kelly Keagy added, “We’re so proud of this new record and excited to get back on the road to bring the new music to our fans.” Night Ranger’s legendary hits "Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America," and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" are songs that have each significantly impacted popular culture and expanded their ever-growing fanbase since the band’s inception thirty years ago. Over the years, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured in many different areas of media and popular culture. Night Ranger’s songs can be heard in the Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games; Rock of Ages hit Broadway musical and film; the Oscar-nominated film Boogie Nights; FOX’s hit TV Show American Dad; JBL’s “Hear The Truth” campaign; and many more! To date, Night Ranger has sold 17 million units worldwide and boasts several platinum- and gold-certified albums. Night Ranger is Jack Blades (bass guitar, vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), Brad Gillis (lead & rhythm guitars), Joel Hoekstra (lead & rhythm guitars) and Eric Levy (keyboards). Night Ranger HIGH ROAD track listing: 1. High Road 2. Knock Knock Never Stop 3. Rollin’ On 4. Don’t Live Here Any More 5. I’m Coming Home 6. X Generation 7. Only For You Only 8. Hang On 9. St. Bartholomew 10. Brothers 11. L.A. No Name 12. The Mountain Song* *only available on deluxe edition For more information please visit: www.nightranger.com www.frontiers.it |
| H.E.A.T. unleash their long-awaited new studio album Tear Down The Walls |
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Released
on April 14th, 2014 via earMUSIC,
featuring
the new single ‘A Shot At Redemption’ taken from the same titled
4-track EP - released February 14th, 2014 "What can you say about H.E.A.T? If you don't like these energetic Swedes you must be dead inside, as this year they've shown the UK crowd how to be the most complete band on the planet." - Classic Rock Magazine
April 14th, 2014 sees the UK release of
the long awaited new studio album ‘Tearing
Down The Walls’ by Swedish rock band H.E.A.T
via earMUSIC. Once
again the band decided the move into Bohus Studio with Grammy-award
winning producer Tobias Lindell and
created an explosive, fresh sound. The
first sneak peak of the album is the lead single ‘A
Shot At Redemption’. It confirms all that H.E.A.T showed
before and more: a catchy hookline, a driven beat, the obligatory guitar
solo and the raw, beyond comparison vocals of singer Erik
Grönwall. ‘A
Shot At Redemption’ will be released digitally as part of a 4-track
EP on February 14th, 2014 via earMUSIC.
Added
on top to the ‘A Shot At Redemption’-EP
are the previously unreleased ‘Under
Your Skin’, a goosebumps worthy acoustic version of
H.E.A.T’s ‘In
And Out Of Trouble’ and a sensual cover of one of the greatest
ballads, ‘She’s Like The Wind’. Four
songs to enjoy the energetic and explosive side of H.E.A.T and their
great talent for ballads, to ease the wait for the very anticipated new
studio album. Follow the link to watch what H.E.A.T has to say
about ‘Tearing Down The Walls’:http://youtu.be/LYjLPVTc7PUU. ‘Tearing
Down The Walls’ – their brand new studio work – is the follow-up
to the successful ‘Address The Nation’
which was praised by media worldwide as one of the best album’s in
2012 and consolidated the band’s reputation as the new leading band in
hard edged melodic rock. H.E.A.T had
a huge hit in Scandinavia with the song ‘1000
Miles’ in 2009 and the band’s 2nd Album, ‘Freedom
Rock’, was nominated as one of
the Top 50 albums in 2010 by Classic Rock Magazine UK. Since then, they
have been touring all over the world, convincing everyone with
their powerful performance. In
a moment when artists like Foreigner, Journey and Whitesnake are
enjoying a second youth, when teenagers are re-discovering the melodic
approach to hard rock which these artists have mastered and when proudly
wearing their logo on T-shirts all of a sudden turned “hip”, when
classic hard rock songs are again in the single charts and among the
most downloaded … – H.E.A.T is the
hope for carrying this genre to the future. They are young, ambitious
and full of energy. H.E.A.T’s
music is not a revival, and it’s not nostalgic. Still… it’s by far
the best you can have today if you love “classic rock” or
“AOR”… or more simply if you think that rock music means energy,
great songs, and the ambition to be on top of the world. The
band will hit the road in 2014. On
March 7th they will support the Scopions in Madrid.
On October 24th they will headline Firefest in Nottingham, UK.
More dates will be announced soon. Tracklist
– A Shot At Redemption EP 1.
A Shot At Redemption 2.
Under Your Skin 3.
In And Out Of Trouble (Acoustic) 4. She’s Like The Wind H.E.A.T line-up: Erik Grönwall – Vocals, Eric Rivers – Guitar, Jimmy Jay – Bass, Jona Tee – Keyboards, Crash – Drums www.heatsweden.com |
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“FISH” - “MOVEABLE FEAST UK TOUR” MAY 2014 |
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Today,
Scottish singer and songwriter FISH unveils the striking video for his
new single Blind
To The Beautiful. Featuring breathtaking imagery, much of it
courtesy of Greenpeace, the video shines a light upon the huge
ecological disasters that climate change is already bringing to the
world. The video and single precedes his upcoming his UK tour
dates in May. The
single is available to pre-order on iTunes. Blind To The Beautiful
features upon the album A
Feast Of Consequences, which is released through Cobalt Music in the
UK on April 28. A remarkable collection that is being hailed as
the finest of his long and illustrious career, the album is produced by
Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile/Prefab Sprout). Watch and embed
the stunning new video HERE. FISH,
the critically acclaimed progressive rock singer/songwriter, and former
lead singer of Marillion, will embark on an extensive 13-date UK tour in
May 2014. Billed as “The Moveable Feast
Tour,” the UK trek is named after his upcoming album “A Feast Of
Consequences”, released on September 13th and exclusively available
for pre-order from his official website http://fishheadsclub.com/.
Tickets,
priced £22.50, can be booked online
from www.thegigcartel.com
or by calling 0844 478 0898.
Fish
will perform songs from the new album, as well as his solo album tracks,
including early Marillion classics. Dates
include: Sheffield City Hall (May 2), Liverpool
o2 Academy (May 3), Durham Gala Theatre
(May 4), Wolverhampton Robin (May 6), Norwich
Waterfront (May 8), London Islington
Assembly Hall (May 9), Cardiff Globe
(May 10), Bristol Fleece (May 11), Brighton
Concorde (May 13), Exeter Phoenix
(May 15), Northampton Roadmender (May
16), Holmfirth Picturedrome (May 17),
and Glasgow o2 ABC (May 18).
The
new album “A Feast of Circumstances”
features over 68 minutes of
original material including "The High Wood Suite" and six
other songs produced by Calum Malcolm (13th Star, Blue Nile, Prefab
Sprout) and written by Fish, Steve Vantsis, Foss Paterson and Robin
Boult. The
Deluxe Limited Edition will be
available on 25th September, but can be ordered from the 14th September
from http://fishheadsclub.com/.
The
Deluxe Limited Edition Version contains a
'Making of' DVD “Preparing the
Feast” directed by David Barras, which includes live concert
footage, studio footage, demos, interviews and other
versions of the songs with both discs housed in a beautiful 100
page casebound book with exquisite artwork designed by Mark Wilkinson
and containing his illustrations/drawings/paintings/photography as well
as lyrics and other writings from Fish housed inside a sturdy slipcase.
It also comes with a 24 bit FLAC download and PDF of the album artwork. The
album, which has a running time of 68 minutes, is available as a
standard jewel case with 20 page booklet, a 24 bit 44.1 khz FLAC and a
320 BPS MP3, together with PDF files of the 20 page booklet. Any
orders that were placed before 31st August 2013 will receive an A5
digital print taken from the album artwork, personally autographed by
both Mark Wilkinson and Fish as well as a code for a 24- bit high
quality download of the album. MP3
and 24-bit High quality downloads and a standard CD with 12 page booklet
of 'A Feast of Consequences' will be available to buy through the new
shop on the website after the release date in September. The deluxe
limited edition will still be available after August 2013 but without
the signed print. A double vinyl album will be made available in
November 2013. "It’s been a while since '13th Star' was released and this new album has been a long time coming,” says Fish. “I've been writing with Steve, Foss and Robin for over a year now, making sure that I was going to be delivering something very special and an album I can be proud of. It's a very elaborate project on all levels and a major investment for an independent artist like me who exists only with the backing from my fans. Mark and I have put together a package that we think is the finest we have worked on in the 30 years we have been working together.” “MOVEABLE
FEAST UK TOUR” - MAY 2014 24 HR BOX OFFICE - 0844 478 0898 Book Online: www.thegigcartel.com |
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM “CATACOMBS OF THE BLACK VATICAN” |
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RELEASED IN THE UK ON MONDAY 7th APRIL 2014 Guitar
icon and Black Label Society frontman Zakk
Wylde has announced a brand new studio album entitled "Catacombs
of the Black Vatican," released April 7th via Mascot label
Group in the UK and Europe. "Catacombs
of the Black Vatican" is the first all-new Black Label Society
studio album since "The Order of the
Black" (2009), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200
chart. In
2013, the band released the 2-CD set and DVD “Unblackened,”
which found Black Label Society in a mellower mood in a performance
filmed at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Since
their inception in the late 1990s, Black
Label Society, formed by guitar legend Zakk
Wylde, has been at the forefront of the rock genre. Their taste for
hard riffs and blazing solos has resulted in a slew of hugely successful
albums and a reputation as one of the most powerful live bands of their
generation. Zakk
Wylde, hailed as one rock’s greatest guitar heroes, served as Ozzy
Osbourne’s guitarist for over 20 years in addition to his work
with BLS. This collaboration led to a string of multi-platinum albums,
including Osbourne’s biggest selling "No
More Tears," for which Wylde wrote all the music. Recently
bestowed with such accolades including "Metal
Guru" from the UK’s recently held Classic Rock Awards, "Golden
God” by Metal Hammer and the “Best
Guitarist” Award from Revolver Magazine, Wylde has proven time and
time again that his songwriting, guitar prowess, and on-stage persona,
along with his larger-than-life personality, have made him a force to be
reckoned with. Black
Label Society continues to captivate fans around the globe. "Catacombs
of the Black Vatican" promises
to be another incredible chapter in the band's catalogue. BLACK
LABEL SOCIETY - ZAKK
WYLDE – VOCALS/GUITAR, DARIO
LORINA - GUITAR, JOHN
DESERVIO - BASS, CHAD
SZELIGA - DRUMS ALBUM
TRACK LISTING - 1.
FIELDS OF UNFORGIVENESS, 2.
MY DYING TIME, 3.
BELIEVE, 4.
ANGEL OF MERCY, 5.
HEART OF DARKNESS, 6.
BEYOND THE DOWN, 7.
SCARS, 8.
DAMN THE FLOOD, 9.
I'VE GONE AWAY, 10.
EMPTY PROMISES, 11.
SHADES OF GRAY, 12.
DARK SIDE OF THE SUN (*BONUS TRACK), 13.
BLIND MAN (*BONUS TRACK) *Available
on the limited edition CD and the digital deluxe edition blacklabelsociety.com
zakkwylde.com
mascotlabelgroup.com
www.facebook.com/blacklabelsociety
https://twitter.com/zakkwyldebls
http://instagram.com/zakkwyldebls#
www.facebook.com/zakkwylde?fref=ts
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| California Breed |
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NEW
POWERHOUSE TRIO FEATURING
LEGENDARY VOCALIST- BASSIST GLENN HUGHES, DRUMMER EXTRAORDINAIRE JASON
BONHAM AND 23-YEAR-OLD NEWCOMER GUITARIST-SINGER-SONGWRITER ANDREW WATT SELF-TITLED
DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED BY FRONTIERS RECORDS, UK RELEASE: MONDAY MAY 19,
2014 AVAILABLE ON CD AND CD/DVD DELUXE EDITION Think
of California and you think of brilliant color and bright sunlight.
Think of a breed and it's all about bloodlines and brotherhood. Put the
two together as CALIFORNIA BREED, and you have the most exciting new
band of 2014, built around
the foundation of legendary vocalist-bassist Glenn Hughes,
drummer extraordinaire Jason Bonham and 23-year-old newcomer
guitarist-singer Andrew Watt. Mixing massive riffs, gutsy vocals and gale force rhythms, this powerful three-piece band will release their self-titled debut album in the UK on Monday May 19th on Frontiers Records. The album is produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Lindi Ortega, Shooter Jennings). Look out for future announcements on the band at www.californiabreed.com. CALIFORNIA BREED was recorded at Cobb’s Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup. “It’s proper rock,” Hughes told Classic Rock Magazine - “but at the same time it’s very now. Andrew is as influenced by Mick Ronson as he is Jimmy Page.” “This kid is an amazing guitarist,” says Bonham. “The first time we met I thought he looked like the white Jimi Hendrix. He plays in the studio likes he’s onstage!” Glenn Hughes, nicknamed The Voice of Rock, is a true original, a legendary icon whose credits include Deep Purple and guesting with everyone from Black Sabbath to Earth, Wind & Fire, and his most recent collaboration with rock supergroup Black Country Communion. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes' calling card. The legacy of Led Zeppelin lives on in Jason Bonham, British drummer and son of Zep's legendary John Bonham. He has inherited the best of his father's skills while mastering his own distinctive and dynamic technique. Jason has followed his own distinctive path over the years, fronting his own successful outfits like Bonham, and playing with Led Zeppelin, Foreigner, Heart and, most recently, movie composer Hans Zimmer. Andrew Watt is a soulful singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose high-energy aggressive style and creative spirit are synonymous with the energy and vibe of New York City. “I live in the moment, it’s all about now,” says Hughes. “California Breed is exactly where I live, breathe and where my freak flag flies". |
| MOTHER ROAD - Drive |
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Named after “The Mother Road”, another name for the US’ legendary, historic Route 66 highway, this international Hard Blues Rock band is impressively transferring the vintage sounds and the trademarks of this genre into the new decade. Founded in 2011 and based on mutual musical influences, Slack & Lyne promptly felt the chemistry between them was right and the song-writing process soon accelerated. In the meantime, the line-up was completed with keyboard player Alessandro Del Vecchio, drummer Zacky Tsoukas and bassist Frank Binke. Guitarist Chris Lyne is well known for his astonishing work with his previous group Soul Doctor. His main influences include some of the greatest British guitar players such as Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Paul Kossoff and John Sykes. American singer Keith Slack acted as frontman of the bands Steelhouse Lane and Michael Schenker Group (MSG), and also his own blues-influenced Hard Rock band Mudpie. Slack’s influences include a whole variety of styles and music from bands including Paul Rodgers, Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes, King’s X and The Cult. “Drive” is the band’s first full-length album and will be released on the group’s very own Road Songs label with the distributor AOR Heaven. Line-up: Keith Slack – vocals, Chris Lyne – guitars, Zacky Tsoukas – drums, Frank Binke – bass, Alessandro Del Vecchio – hammond & piano Track list: 1. The Sun Will Shine Again, 2. Feather In Your Hat, 3. Drive Me Crazy, 4. Out Of My Mind, 5. These Shoes, 6. Dangerous Highway, 7. Poor Boy (Long Way Out), 8. Dirty Little Secret, 9. Blue Eyes, 10. Still Rainin, 11.On My Way Sound clips in advance: MOTHER ROAD - Drive Me Crazy (Edit) MOTHER ROAD - Out Of My Mind (Edit) |
| FATAL SMILE - R.I.P. ! |
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At some point in your life you'll have to 'kill your darlings'...and it's with a heavy heart I have to inform you that I'm laying my dear band FATAL SMILE to rest... I sure know it's a really bad timing with a new album to be released & we just kicked off our first show of the tour last nite... But at a certain point in life you'll have to make decisions if things are really worth doing it...?? I have come to that point when the answer is no, it's no longer worth sacrificing everything in my life, my heart & soul just to keep the 'FS-train' rolling... It's been an epic journey since I started the band back in 1995 & I had a blast 'living the dream'... A million thank's to all of you for your endless support & love during those 'Fatal years' & thank's to all the band members during this time.I will sure keep writing & playing music, that's for sure!!!Take care & be well. Peace & Love, Yüksel Unutmaz aka 'MR. Y'" |
| Blackberry Smoke UK Tour Tickets On Sale Now |
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Atlanta-based
southern rockers BLACKBERRY SMOKE announced dates earlier this week for
a European tour, with tickets now on sale for the UK leg. Following an exclusive pre-sale for UK fans on Wednesday, tickets are now on sale to the general public and sure to be snapped up fast following the band's recent sold out UK tour. BLACKBERRY SMOKE's latest album, THE WHIPPOORWILL, was released in Europe in February and stormed into the UK albums chart at number 30. Get tickets for the UK shows now at http://bit.ly/bbs-tickets See BLACKBERRY SMOKE on tour in Europe at the following shows: Oct. 15 - Dublin, Ireland - The Academy Oct. 16 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC Oct. 17 - Manchester, UK - The Ritz Oct. 19 - London, UK - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Oct. 21 - Cambridge, UK - Junction Oct. 22 - Birmingham, UK - The Institute Oct. 24 - Paris, France - Alhambra Oct. 25 - Cologne, Germany - Kantine Oct. 26 - Hengelo, Netherlands - Metropool Oct. 27 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Oct. 29 - Leuven, Belgium - Depot Oct. 30 - Mannheim, Germany - Alte Seilerei Oct. 31 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex Klub Nov. 02 - Nuremburg, Germany - Hirsh Nov. 03 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club Nov. 04 - Esbjerg, Denmark - Tobakken Nov. 06 - Malmo, Sweden - KB Nov. 07 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Tradgarn Nov. 08 - Oslo, Norway - John Dee Nov. 09 - Stockholm, Sweden - Tryol View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1k80z7R THE WHIPPOORWILL (3 BONUS TRACK UK/EU EDITION) is available now on digipak CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP. The album is also available in an ultra-limited edition pine box set for collectors and mega-fans. The authentic pine box is hand-stencilled by the band members themselves, and includes the album on exclusive white vinyl signed by the band, an album cover t-shirt, BLACKBERRY SMOKE playing cards and two BLACKBERRY SMOKE shot glasses. Get the album now at http://www.earache.com/bbs THE WHIPPOORWILL is also available now on iTunes, including the three European bonus tracks plus two more exclusive tracks, at http://bit.ly/bbsitunes Watch BLACKBERRY SMOKE's new music video for the track "Shakin' Hands With the Holy Ghost" at http://youtu.be/K9NvO3hf1sg Get more BLACKBERRY SMOKE news and info: Official site - http://www.blackberrysmoke.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/blackberrysmoke Twitter - http://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke |
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VANDENBERG’S MOONKINGS ANNOUNCE NEW DOWNLOAD AND LIVE SHOWS |
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Hot
on the heels of their critically acclaimed eponymous debut album,
Vandenberg’s MoonKings announce two live dates in April along with a
video of featured track Close To You.
Guitar
legend Adrian Vandenberg has not been seen on stage in this country
since the 1990’s during his tenure with Whitesnake, and is delighted
to be bringing his new band of accomplished musicians to these shores
to perform their debut album for fans hungry to experience
Vandenberg’s MoonKings live!
Previous
featured track Good Thing was enthusiastically received by
UK rock radio, where it received heavy rotation on the airwaves. Close
to You is sure to follow in it’s footsteps; an earthy hard rock
classic underpinned by Vandenberg’s eclectic style.
An
excited Adrian Vandenberg comments: “Vandenberg's MoonKings are
looking forward to the shows on the 23rd and 24th immensely. Since
the MoonKings album is our first, we'll also be playing some
Whitesnake songs in the set. This visit will be short, but sweet…
and we're looking to come back for more ASAP!”
Praise
for Vandenberg’s MoonKings:
“A
deliciously hedonistic cocktail of moody rockers and emotional
ballads…hard rock succinctly encapsulated into one utterly
irresistible package…10/10” Powerplay
“Adrian’s
playing is as free and mercurial as ever and in singer Jan Hoving he
has found the perfect foil... a big, big sound that is surely destined
for arenas around the world” Classic Rock Society VANDENBERG’S
MOONKINGS LIVE DATES APRIL 2014:
Date City Venue Box
Office Ticket
Prices
23rd Bilston Robin
2 01902
401 211 £16
in advance www.therobin.co.uk
24th London O2 Academy
Islington 0844 477
2000 £17
in advance www.ticketweb.co.uk
All
tickets subject to booking fees
CLOSE
TO YOU available to download from Amazon: http://preview.tinyurl.com/k8cmvq5
VANDENBERG’S MOONKINGS available to download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/moonkings/id818679885 |
| Death And The Penguin |
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Brixton based Death and the Penguin have announced the release of their debut EP ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, to be released on May 5th through Best Before Records, featuring the singles ‘Strange Times’ and ‘Snuffed Out’. The debut single 'Strange Times', available as a free download and included on the new Big Scary Monsters compilation, is an impressive statement of intent and sets the standard for the remainder of the debut EP ‘Accidents Happen’. “Relentless in pace with all the volume and energy of a great hardcore band, it drives forward with profound lyricism and off-kilter rhythms contrasted by chorus hooks big enough to rival any platinum selling pop band”. The track ‘Strange Times’ is currently enjoying airplay on BBC INTRODUCING, XFM ‘Featured Artist’ and Amazing Radio. DEATH AND THE PENGUIN are: Tobias Smith (Vocals, Guitar); Christopher Olsen (Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals); Andrew Acred (Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals); and Timothy Brennik (Drums, Percussion, Vocals). 28.03.14 Old Blue Last, London 02.04.14 Nice N Sleezy’s, Glasgow 03.04.14 Electric Circus, Edinburgh 04.04.14 The Market Inn, Ayr 10.04.14 Oakford Social Club, Reading 24.04.14 Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London |
| XANDRIA premiere the lyric video for brand new track “Dreamkeeper” with Team Rock Radio |
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See
it here: http://www.teamrockradio.com/news/video-premiere-xandria-dreamkeeper.
The German symphonic metallers will release their sixth album, "Sacrificium",
on May 5, 2014 in the UK. According to the band, the follow-up to 2012's "Neverworld's End" will continue the musical journey and direction of the last CD but will bring in even more of everything people liked about "Neverworld's End". XANDRIA - Tour 2014 14.03.2014 - AT - Innsbruck - Live Stage 01.05.2014 - DE - Aalen - Rock It 02.05.2014 - DE - Memmingen - Kaminwerk 03.05.2014 - AT - Graz - Explosiv 04.05.2014 - AT - Wien - Szene 09.05.2014 - UK - London - Underworld 10.05.2014 - UK - Bilston - Dames of Darkness Festival 17.05.2014 - DE - Bielefeld- Movie 22.05.2014 - DE - München- Backstage 23.05.2014 - DE - Heidelberg - Schwimmbad Club 24.05.2014 - DE - Schüttorf- Komplex 25.05.2014 - DE - Hamburg - Marx 28.05.2014 - DE - Köln - Underground 29.05.2014 - DE - Geiselwind - Out & Loud Open Air festival 30.05.2014 - CZ - Pilsen - Metal Fest CZ Open Air Festival |
| DEVILDRIVER UK tour kicks off this week |
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DEVILDRIVER
kick off their UK leg of their only UK tour this year in Cardiff on
April 3, 2014 that will bring the legendary Metal institution to major
cities on the old continent. Along for the ride are support bands
SYLOSIS and BLEED FROM WITHIN. The Californian Groove Metallers DEVILDRIVER recently premiered their new lyric video for their cover of the AWOL NATION track “Sail” from their new album ‘Winter Kills’ with Metal Hammer. Check it out here: http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/devildriver-release-sail-lyric-video DEVILDRIVER’s sixth studio album "Winter Kills" was released in late August 2013 via Napalm Records and was met with overwhelming praise from fans and critics alike. "Winter Kills" debuted at position No. 32 at the US Billboard 200 chart and entered numerous charts in Europe (e.g. No. 24 in Germany, No. 26 in Austria, etc.). Rest assured that the band revolving around legendary frontman Dez Fafara will present a perfect blend of old classics and new tunes at the upcoming dates! Get ready for the most intense Metal experience of 2014! See you in the pit! DEVILDRIVER / Live in Europe 03.04.14 UK - Cardiff / Solus 04.04.14 UK - London / Electric Ballroom 05.04.14 UK - Wolverhampton / Wulfrun Hall 06.04.14 UK - Glasgow / Garage 08.04.14 IR - Dublin / The Academy 09.04.14 UK - Manchester / O2 Academy 2 10.04.14 UK - Southampton / Mo Club 11.04.14 FR - Cambrai / Betiz Fest 12.04.14 DE - Herford / CLub X 13.04.14 DK - Aarhus / VoxHall 15.04.14 SE - Stockholm / Klubben 16.04.14 SE - Gothenburg / Sticky Fingers 17.04.14 SE - Hamburg / Grünspan 18.04.14 BE - Antwerp / Trix |
| Docker's Guild Update |
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Dear
Friends and fans, The team is taking shape! Special guests Anna Portalupi (Tarja Turunen), Roberta Raschellà (Shooting Stars), Fiamma Cardani (Shooting Stars) and Mio Jäger (Frantic Amber) announce their participation on the new "Heisenberg Diaries" album. Preproduction is now 2/3 finished. Album recording should begin in June. Submissions for the 2014 Female Guitarist Competition are now closed. Results on April 15. Keep in touch and see you next month! Douglas |
| Bloodshot Dawn Announce new Album Guests |
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UK
melodic extreme metallers Bloodshot Dawn have announced some of the
guests that are set to appear on their second album which is set to be
recorded this summer. Sven De Caluwé from Belgian death metal band
Aborted will be weighing in with vocals, Swedish guitar maestro Per
Nilsson of Scar Symmetry and Wintersun’s Teemu Mäntysaari will also
be adding pieces to the forthcoming album. The band announced recently that album number two would be a crowd-funded project that will launch on 16th April. Bloodshot Dawn have since then started releasing a series of videos on the build up to the launch offering sneak previews of the new album content including artwork, music, etc. Video 1 - Crowd-Funding Project Announced & First Glimpse Of New Drummer Janne Jalmona https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUIfAfWMtHI Video 2 - Artwork Sneak Preview & Guitar Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEVsjbLzL60 Video 3 - Album Guests Announced & Bass Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A0XTNUAu54 Catch Bloodshot Dawn this summer at Underwall Festival, Croatia and Bloodstock Festival, UK. The band are also touring Japan November 2014 with Krisiun & Gorguts. Bloodshot Dawn 'Vision' - Official Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40PMzd-xjos www.facebook.com/bloodshotdawn |
| Estrella - UK Top 40 Entry / New Single Preview |
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We
are delighted to inform you all that yesterday Estrella’s
single ‘Shout (I Wanna Hear You)’ reached No 1 in the Amazon Rock
Chart!! Estrella has the social media campaigners, Erupt The
Volcano, whose aim is to help up-and-coming rock bands gain entry into
the Official UK Top 40 Charts, for helping our band with this
achievement!
So #EstrellaWarriors if we get even more downloads on Amazon or iTunes before midnight on Saturday (5 April) this could mean an Official UK TOP 40 CHART ENTRY for your favourite rock band! If we're successful each and every one of our fans who downloads the track, ESTRELLA PLEDGE to give you a preview of the band’s next single, ‘HERE I AM’, to be released later this year. ‘Here I Am’ was recorded at the infamous Rockfield Studios (Black Sabbath, Motorhead, The Darkness and Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’) with music producer Nick Bryne (Bruce Springstein and The Darkness).
Your
support and help are always appreciated by Estrella so please join
us now and let’s make a difference for the rock community in the
UK!
To download please use one of the links below!
You
can also keep posted on the current chart position here - https://www.facebook.com/events/372324412906511/
P.S If you are not currently in the UK and able to download the track please feel free to pass this onto any family, friends and colleagues that could help support. Slainte Mhath Paul, Luke, Nathan and Leo - Estrella |
ACCEPT REVEAL TITLE & ARTWORK OF NEW STUDIO ALBUM |
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German
heavy metal legends ACCEPT have announced Blind Rage as the title to
their third studio album since their 2010 comeback and fourteenth studio
album of their career. Set for release this summer in North America,
Blind Rage will be produced, mixed, and mastered by Andy Sneap (EXODUS,
MEGADETH, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY). “Something happened to us, something subliminal and impetuous,” states ACCEPT guitarist and main songwriter Wolf Hoffmann. “It is wild and scary and it’s called Blind Rage! The cover artwork done by Daniel Goldsworthy shows the beast coming over us - in blind rage - all over the planet. Wherever we go, whenever you turn on the TV, there is blind rage in the works – either natural catastrophes or man-made madness.” Proudly representing the “Made in Germany” trademark, ACCEPT fashioned distinct musical blueprints that have influenced multiple generations of followers. They have kept their music and artistry relevant around the world and have overcome staggering odds to maintain international careers for over three decades. The band’s 2010 career comeback album, Blood Of The Nations, debuted at #25 on the iTunes Top Rock Albums chart and at #187 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. In Canada, the album debuted at #53 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart. ACCEPT’s 2012 album, Stalingrad, debuted at #81 on the Billboard Top 200 and clinched the #13 position on the Top Independent Albums chart. In Canada, the album debuted at #101 on the Top 200 Albums chart and #7 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart. Official ACCEPT videos: • “Teutonic Terror” - http://youtu.be/req-oDf2ZRc • “Pandemic” - http://youtu.be/ZJxS1Bpnkl4 Visit ACCEPT online at http://www.ACCEPTWORLDWIDE.com. Like: Facebook.com/ACCEPTTHEBAND Follow: Twitter.com/ACCEPTTHEBAND Watch: YouTube.com/ACCEPTTUBE 
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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN – explains each track on »The Life And Times Of Scrooge« |
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Only
one week left, until the release of the solo debut »The Life And Times
Of Scrooge« of TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN. The keyboardist and main songwriter
of NIGHTWISH spent most of 2013 writing and producing his album which
will be released on April, 11th. The whole album is based on a graphic novel called »The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck«, written and illustrated by Don Rosa. TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN also released his debut solo single, ‘A Lifetime Of Adventure’ from his highly anticipated upcoming album »The Life And Times Of Scrooge«. The vocals on ‘A Lifetime Of Adventure’ are contributed by Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela. Guitars were played by Finnish Jazz musician Mikko Iivanainen, whose wife Johanna did the backing vocals. The single is available on CD, colored vinyl and digital! Order the single here: http://bit.ly/1kYuvQh Or via iTunes here: http://georiot.co/TuomasLivetime The video was directed by Ville Lipiäinen and includes Mika Jussila's photos of TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN and Don Rosa in the recording studio. The tracklist of the album will be as follows: 01. Glasgow 1877 02. Into The West 03. Duel & Cloudscapes 04. Dreamtime 05. Cold Heart Of The Klondike 06. The Last Sled 07. Goodbye, Papa 08. To Be Rich 09. A Lifetime Of Adventure 10. Go Slowly Now, Sands Of Time Bonus: 11. A Lifetime Of Adventure (alternative version) You can pre-order your copy of » The Life And Times Of Scrooge « at the following address: http://smarturl.it/HOLOPAINEN-SCROOGE |
EQUILIBRIUM - parts ways with founding members Sandra and Andi |
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German
Epic Metal outfit EQUILIBRIUM announced unexpectedly the leaving of
founding members Sandra Van Eldik (bass) and Andreas Völkl (guitar). Andreas and Sandra have released following statements on their facebook sites: "Dear family, friends, fans and crew, I would like to tell you my decision, that my sister Sandra and I left the band Equilibrium. With all of you together, and more than a decade, I had the most beautiful concerts and tours, an exciting time in my life that I do not want to miss. Happieness and sorrow, line-up changes of all kinds, there was always something going on. René, Robse, Hati and crew, thank you for the nice time. I wish you all the best, go full blast! Every end is a new beginning. There will be a new band for me, which I will stay with you, musically and on stage. Best regards, Andi " "Dear friends, family, crew and fans! Today is the day; for me the era of Equilibrium has come to an end. My brother Andi and I have decided to leave the band. In the past 13 years I got to learn a lot, had many ups and downs and I got to know a lot of people who enriched my life in many ways or have given me the opportunity to learn and grow. I would like to thank each and every one of you for all the energy, for the happy moments, feedback and support. I will keep it all in my heart for all times. René, Robse, Hati and crew. Thanks and all the best for you guys! For me it’s time to open new doors and find new challenges, for this it was necessary to leave behind the old and move on to something new. Thank you all!!! Sandra" EQUILIBRIUM Mastermind René Berthiaume states: "Many years have passed now since Sandra, Andi and I founded this band and I can still remember very well the first sessions playing Metallica songs. I owe both of them great thanks because they helped me a lot to build up this band and they always stood by my side. So I was really surprised by their announcement to leave the band. But I know Sandra and Andi and I understand if they want to concentrate on other things in their life. They are out of the band now but not out of the world. And of course we are still friends! My feelings are mixed: On the one hand I regret the departure of Sandra and Andi. On the other hand we are just before releasing an kick-ass new Equilibrium album and great shows. I'm someone who looks ahead and so we will intensively look for 2 musicians that fit into the band and will go the next steps with us in Equilibrium. To calm the concern of many fans: Equilibrium will continue as well as the music will not be affected in any way by this change inside the band." Singer Robse adds: "After all these great tours and friendly intensive concert-adventures it strikes me deep in my heart to hear that my bandmates leave so suddenly and unexpected. Before I can make my comments I have to digest this shock first." And Drummer Hati adds: "Last weekend was full with question marks and mixed feelings. Equilibrium had suffer a tremble, yet it is and will stay balanced ! I would like to wish Sandra & Andi all the best with their future endeavours. I had the pleasure to work with you fine people and we did share a lot of moments together. will sure miss you guys... Rest assured that Rene, Robse and myself will continue the Equilibrium adventure and we are looking forward with positive and high expectations to what future holds." The new EQUILIBRIUM album „Erdentempel“ will be released June 06, 2014 via Nuclear Blast! |
THE 69 EYES - to be featured in Finnish reality TV show |
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Helsinki
based Goth’n’Rollers THE 69 EYES will start celebrating their 25th
anniversary by starring in the Finnish reality TV show called
“Tavallista Elämää” (Ordinary Life). The show focuses on the
band’s singer Jyrki 69 & drummer Jussi69 among four other Finnish
celebrities (a professional fitness model couple, a lawyer & a
Playboy model) but follows the whole band on the road on their recent
tours.
Commented
singer Jyrki69: “I thought it’s the right time to document THE 69
EYES to the show. To show people what it means to be in the band these
days. It’ll be also interesting for our fans. It’ll look like a
Rock’n’Roll movie at least from my part, I’ve been also recording
and gigging with my dark rockabilly band THE 69 CATS as well. I’ll
take everybody with me on my trips to Berlin, Paris, Austin, Las Vegas
& Hollywood to see some nightlife and real rockers out there!” |
| Updated Statement From GWAR Regarding The Passing of Dave Brockie |
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Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR has issued this official statement: On behalf of Dave Brockie's family, Slave Pit Inc. and GWAR, we would like to thank all the loyal fans worldwide for the outpouring of love and support shown to us over the past few days. Knowing that we have such amazing family, friends and fans is truly helping us all get through this tough time. We are awaiting a toxicology report from the medical examiners office to confirm the cause of death. The medical examiners office has informed us that the results can take one to three months to be processed. Standard protocol exists that a toxicology procedure be performed. We have made funeral arrangements and a private memorial has been scheduled for close friends and family. As Dave and Oderus would have wanted, this year's GWAR-B-Q scheduled for August 16th at Hadad's Lake (7900 Osborne Turnpike Richmond, VA) will still take place as planned. We have scheduled the Dave Brockie public memorial to take place the day prior to the GWAR-B-Q, Friday August 15th, also at Hadad's Lake. More information shall be released as the details are confirmed. |
| EDGUY NEWS - NEW SONG AVAILABLE |
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On
April 18th the new EDGUY album “SPACE POLICE - DEFENDERS OF THE
CROWN“ will hit the stores (UK April 21st, North America April 29th),
followed by a world tour later that year (tourdates, ticket information
for the first shows and details about how they consider to have the NASA
help them build the stage at edguy.net) On
April 18th the new EDGUY album »Space
Police – Defenders Of The Crown« will be released (UK April 21st,
North America April 29th). NB
MP3:
http://smarturl.it/Edguy-Tyger-NB-MP3
Amazon
MP3:
http://smarturl.it/Edguy-Tyger-Amazon Google
Play :
http://smarturl.it/Edguy-Tyger-Google
"Defenders
Of The Crown" Preview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogaFcaqFjLY German
dates presented by Metal Hammer, Rocks, Musix, Blast and Metal.de
21.09.14
S Göteborg -
Brewhouse 27.09.14 D Bremen -
Aladin 09.10.14
D Saarbrücken -
Garage |
| MASSIVE: FREE DEBUT ALBUM 'FULL THROTTLE' WITH CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE |
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The
UK's Classic Rock magazine is offering up a very special treat for its
readers this month by including a copy of Aussie rockers MASSIVE's
high-octane debut album completely free with every issue. |
|
SABATON –
first single »To Hell And Back« released! |
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On
the 16th of May, Swedish Heavy Metal band SABATON
will release their new studio record called »Heroes«. NB
MP3:
http://smarturl.it/Sabaton-Hell-NB-MP3
Amazon
MP3:
http://smarturl.it/Sabaton-Hell-Amazon
Google
Play :
http://smarturl.it/Sabaton-Hell-Google
Don’t
miss the first two album trailers, which were filmed during the band’s
album presentation in Stockholm, on February 22nd. They were produced
and edited by David Havlena of Spark
Magazine (CZ) at the Pax studio. Trailer
#2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J08IPJdmtZ8 |
| U.D.O.: "Steelhammer - Live From Moscow" to be released on May 23rd! |
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Russia
has a special meaning for Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O.. They
were one of the very first international artists to tour the huge
country of Russia - and their fans are still very thankful until this
day. So recording a LIVE DVD to highlight the “Steelhammer” tour was
an opportunity the band didn’t want to miss. It is the first LIVE
release of U.D.O.’s new line-up (with Russian band member) which
easily convinced fans and critics alike on recent festivals and
headlining gigs. The band comes up with an exceptional setlist, incl. many classics that haven’t been played for a long time, fan favorites and tracks from the recent success album “Steelhammer”. U.D.O. once again prove why they are hailed as one of the best European live bands. “Steelhammer - Live From Moscow” will be available as DVD/2-CD, Bluray/2-CD and triple-Vinyl in Russian national colors (tricolor).  Disc 1: 1 Intro 2 Steelhammer 3 King of Mean 4 Future Land 5 Cry of a Nation 6 Trip to Nowhere 7 They Want War 8 Never Cross My Way 9 Stranger 10 Stay True 11 In the Darkness 12 Azrael Disc 2: 1 No Limits 2 Mean Machine 3 Burning Heat 4 Metal Machine 5 Devil's Bite 6 Go Back to Hell 7 Timebomb 8 Holy 9 Metal Heart DVD / BLU-RAY 1 Intro 2 Steelhammer 3 King of Mean 4 Future Land 5 Cry of a Nation 6 Trip to Nowhere 7 They Want War 8 Never Cross My Way 9 Stranger 10 Stay True 11 In the Darkness 12 Azrael 13 No Limits 14 Mean Machine 15 Burning Heat 16 Metal Machine 17 Devil's Bite 18 Go Back to Hell 19 Timebomb 20 Holy 21 Metal Heart Bonus Content: Behind The Scenes Russia Travel Documentation Trainride in Russia |
| GOATWHORE Announce Title of New Studio Album - "Constricting Rage Of The Merciless" - out July 7 |
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Goatwhore's
new album, "Constricting Rage of the Merciless," is scheduled
for release in North America on July 7th. "Constricting Rage of the Merciless" was recorded with producer Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, FL. This is Goatwhore's fourth studio outing with Rutan at the helm, and to achieve an even more dark and powerful tone on this album, all drums, bass, and rhythm guitars were tracked to 2-inch tape! Fans will hear new music within the next few weeks at metalblade.com/goatwhore. Erik Rutan commented on the recording sessions: "Working with Goatwhore again for our 4th album together was amazing! It is through our experience and established trust and bond in the studio that allowed us to push each other to the limits, only to achieve the best performances and tones we could. This album came out so dynamic and huge, partly due to the fact that we recorded drums, bass, and main rhythm guitars to analog tape. Goatwhore has a massive sound and we all felt recording to analog would be the best way to capture it, giving it a very unique quality and feel, built off of integrity and vibe. This is our finest moment working together and the guys did an incredible job creating and performing all the songs on this record. Goatwhore fans be prepared!" "Constricting Rage of the Merciless" track listing: 1. Poisonous Existence In Reawakening 2. Unraveling Paradise 3. Baring Teeth For Revolt 4. Reanimated Sacrifice 5. Heaven's Crumbling Walls Of Pity 6. Cold Earth Consumed In Dying Flesh 7. FBS 8. Nocturnal Conjuration Of The Accursed 9. Schadenfreude 10. Externalize This Hidden Savagery In other news, Goatwhore's "A Haunting Curse and "Carving Out the Eyes of God" are being pressed on vinyl for the first time ever! "A Haunting Curse" has been printed in a double gate fold sleeve on clear gold vinyl. "Carving Out the Eyes of God" is in a gatefold sleeve on clear vinyl. Release date in the UK is March 31, 2014 Goatwhore will be on tour as part of Metal Alliance Tour 2014 beginning next month. They will be supporting headliners Behemoth, along with 1349, Inquisition, and Black Crown Initiate. The Metal Alliance tour will begin April 4th in Tempe, AZ and runs through May 3rd. Dates are listed below, as well as on facebook.com/thegoat666. GOATWHORE Tour w/ Black Crown Initiate 04/02 San Antonio, TX Korova w/ Old and Ill, Aggravator, Plutonium Shore 04/03 El Paso, TX Tricky Falls The Metal Alliance Tour w/ Behemoth, 1349, Inquisition, Black Crown Initiate 04/04 Tempe, AZ Club Owl/ Club Red 04/05 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues 04/06 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom 04/08 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre 04/11 Dallas, TX House Of Blues 04/12 Austin, TX Emo's East 04/13 Houston, TX House Of Blues 04/15 Orlando, FL Beacham Theatre 04/16 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall 04/17 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts 04/18 Worcester, MA The Palladium 04/19 New York, NY Irving Plaza 04/22 Montreal, QC Club Soda 04/23 Toronto, ON The Opera House 04/24 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre 04/25 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 04/26 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theater- Studio B 04/27 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick 04/29 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall 04/30 Edmonton, AB Union Hall 05/02 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theatre 05/03 Seattle, WA Studio Seven End Tour Headlining shows w/ Black Crown Initiate 05/05 Missoula, MT The Palace 05/06 Salt Lake City, UT Gino's 05/07 Cheyenne, WY Ernie November Records 05/09 Oklahoma City, OK Leon's Lounge @ the Chameleon 05/10 Bossier City, LA Back to Back http://www.facebook.com/thegoat666 http://twitter.com/goatwhorenola http://www.youtube.com/Goatwhorenola666 |
| BELOW release 2nd song taken off debut album 'Across The Dark River' |
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Epic
doom metal band, BELOW, spent the end of 2013 at Sonic Train
Studios in Sweden with none other than Andy La Rocque (King Diamond) to
record their debut full-length album "Across The Dark
River". Make
sure to stream the 1st single "Portal" on metalblade.com/below The
album will be released on April 14th in the UK via Metal Blade Records. BELOW is: http://www.metalblade.com/below http://www.facebook.com/Belowmetal http://www.facebook.com/Howlinowlofficial http://www.soundcloud.com/howlinowl |
| METAL BABE MAYHEM IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD... ONE SHIRT AT A TIME |
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(27
March 2014 - Los Angeles, CA) Founded in 2005 by Hollywood
transplant, Alison Cohen, Metal Babe Mayhem is on a mission to be your
rock lifestyle outlet. With a clothing and accessories line consisting
of unique t-shirt designs and types (including see through shirts and
tank tops, dresses and hot pants), jewelry (a variety of necklaces,
earrings, pendants and wrist cuffs), onsies, hoodies and more. Metal Babe Mayhem also has a selection of handmade guitar pick jewelry and a variety of necklaces and bracelets from other manufacturers, including Alchemy Gothic. Cohen began Metal Babe Mayhem (originally Metal Babe Productions) because she was working on a rock n' roll game show and wanted to build a following and gain recognition for her lips/crossbones logo prior to the release of the television show. Unbeknownst to her, Metal Babe Mayhem really took off, and Cohen was so happy with the success that she put all her focus into designing, producing, and marketing her brand. Metal Babe Mayhem tank tops have been featured on VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show’ by Miss Box of Junk (Jennifer Leah Gottlieb) and seen onstage by musicians such as Jeff Duncan, (Armored Saint/DC4) Troy Patrick Farrell, (White Lion/Gilby Clarke/Cheap Thrill) Chris Sanders (London/Night Fury) David Shankle, (DSG) and Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro). The St. Louis native is about more than just her clothing and accessories, however. Cohen also has a blog with live concert reviews, interviews, CD reviews and features a calendar of upcoming events and a rotating monthly playlist, making metalbabemayhem.com your one stop rock music source. "This is a way for me to share my love for music and my Hollywood rock n' roll lifestyle with people all over the world," she says. "When I write, I want you to feel like you are right by my side the whole time. I love giving people the opportunity to live vicariously through me, and even better if they do it while wearing some Metal Babe Mayhem Merchandise!"' Alison "Metal Babe" Cohen: "I do it all for the love of the music." Relevant Links: www.metalbabemayhem.com blog.metalbabemayhem.com https://www.facebook.com/MetalBabeMayhem |
| SANDI THOM SET TO MAKE LIVE DVD CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AS PART OF APRIL UK TOUR’ |
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"Authentic and Intimate" says The Independent "Pure, Flowing Vocals" says The Guardian "Exquisite" says The Times Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandi Thom, widely recognised for her million selling debut 'Smile…It Confuses People' will make a Live Concert DVD at the newly refurbished Historic Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen during her UK tour in April. Hot off the heels of the release of her 5th album, the Classic Rock covers album, simply entitled ‘The Covers Collection, the DVD will be released in Autumn 2014. Thom’s latest release, a covers album, which consists of stripped back versions of some of classic rocks greatest hits including a stunning rendition of Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Rain Song’, a heart wrenching take on the Nine Inch Nails ‘Hurt’ and her wonderfully original version of ‘November Rain’ by Guns N Roses which has already clocked 120,000 views on you tube and is set to become a viral hit. Classic Rock Magazine says "She wails with Soul" on The Covers Collection. WATCH NOVEMBER RAIN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-TdrNeUlA A SAMPLE TRACK FROM THE COVERS COLLECTION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FREE THROUGH THOM'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE - http://www.sandithom.com/freecover AND full versions can be heard at http://www.soundcloud.com/sandi-thom In the eight years since Sandi Thom first burst on to the music scene she has released 5 albums, one of which was a collaboration with Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson and received wide critical acclaim. America's Huffington Post called it "Fierce and Honest". She has collectively sold in excess of one million records, been nominated for a Brit , won a Digital Music Award, won Album Of The Year at the Scottish Music Awards with her 3rd studio album, and been given an Ivor Novello Award for excellence in songwriting. Having successfully founded her own record company in 2008, she orchestrated a ground breaking deal with the major distributor In Grooves Fontana in 2011, secured an admin deal with Sony ATV in 2012 for her publishing company, whose writers include former MCA Artist Rebekah Ryan and founded a boutique booking agency responsible for all of Thom’s upcoming 2014 tour dates in the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Europe. She has also acted as a distributor for many releases including most recently the debut album of Eminem’s D-12 band member Kuniva. It would appear many underestimated Thom’s staying power in this industry and having dumbfounded her critics with her undying commitment, she has actually, quietly and consistently, become one of the most innovative and successful Independent artists around today. After a successful run of 2013 tour dates in the UK, Scandinavia, Australia, China & North America, including two nights at the legendary Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, home of the late, great Les Paul, Thom is now pleased to announce a UK Tour for Spring 2014. The highlight of the tour will be at Thom's home town of Aberdeen, Scotland where she is set to film an "in the round" DVD with well-known confirmed guests. Thom is set to thrill UK audiences with her spectacular ‘One woman show” which sees her play a number of instruments including piano, guitar and Harmonica as well as wow crowds with her powerful vocals. The tour is set to begin in April, and will stretch out across the month, expecting to draw dedicated UK fans to venues such as The Sage, Gateshead, The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen, and Nottingham Arts Theatre, Nottingham. Sandi will be visiting the following venues on her upcoming tour: Apr 02, The Brook, Southampton, UK Apr 03, Dorchester Corn Exchange, Dorset, UK Apr 04, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK Apr 05, Gulbenkian Theatre, Kent, UK Apr 06, The Stables, Milton Keynes, UK Apr 08, The Sage (Northern Rock Hall), Gateshead, UK Apr 09, Nottingham Arts Theatre, Nottingham, UK Apr 10, Market Hall, Egremont, UK Apr 11, The Maltings Theatre, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, UK Apr 13, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, UK Apr 15, Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen, UK Apr 17, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, UK Apr 20, INEC Killarney, IE Press passes are available, please just contact Tom to arrange them. Tickets are on sale now through http://www.sandithom.com |
| Pavic - In Your Eyes Video |
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Italian rock band PAVIC is releasing their new video clip for the song “In Your Eyes” today which is taken from their recent album “Is War The Answer?” (Anteo/NVM): http://youtu.be/BTNPtaNu1mQ "In your eyes" means that you have to find your truth, your way and your answers inside yourself. There's no other better than yourself to find all the answers to your questions. For this video (the third taken from Is War The Answer?) we wanted to take a different approach and use an abstract story to tell the idea behind the song. Our video maker Alessandro Russotto suggested to contact Roberto Recchioni, writer for the horror comics series Dylan Dog, to write the story for the video. Roberto is a big fan of heavy rock music and horror movies. He liked our song and so he decided to combine the two and instantly we had the perfect concept for the video. It took some research before we found the right place to shoot the video. Alessandro was looking for a car dismantling area for a more horror movie-like location. We found the right place at the suburbs of Rome. The owner of the area was more than excited to have the video shooting at his place. The video was shot on a sunny but cold day in January. The weather was a big question mark, as we were afraid of possible rain. Fortunately everything went smoothly that day and we had a lot of fun with all the makeup and preparation needed to create zombies! The message behind the story (even if it's made in a very abstract and dark way) is that you have to look inside yourself to see in a different way the things that surrounds you, even if you can't understand that. If you could change your mindset, your point of view, you could see everything in a different way and maybe you would understand that the truth is always in your eyes. So, all the meaning is that you should leave all your fear behind to take a step inside yourself. You would learn to take possess of your life. |
| Bonded By Blood Announce UK Tour |
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Tapestry Management are proud to announce Southern California’s thrash
merchants Bonded By Blood will be returning to UK soil this May. Comments the band, "Were very excited to announce that we will be returning to the UK for a short headlining tour. Our fans over seas never disappoint and we want to express our thanks by giving them a new set with a few surprises. This is going to be a tour you won't want to miss and it's an exclusive treat to our fans in the UK. See you in the pit!!!" Bonded By Blood return to the UK in support of their third album ‘The Aftermath’, having last made appearances across the UK on the Vader ‘Back To The Black European Tour’ which took place January/February 2013. ‘The Aftermath’ was released July 2012 via Earache Records and was produced by Logan Mader (Machine Head, Soulfly, etc). The album was also the first to feature new vocalist Mauro Gonzales, who joined the band in 2010 and new bass player, Jessie Sanchez. Joining Bonded By Blood will be the UK’s very own Flayed Disciple who also appeared on part of the Vader ‘Back To The Black European Tour’ and Seprevation who have been making waves across the UK and beyond over the last two years. Tour
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| IAN ANDERSON ANNOUNCES HOMO ERRATICUS CD & UK TOUR |
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Legendary prog pioneer Ian Anderson has announced the imminent release of new studio album Homo Erraticus. The record will be out on 14th April on the artist’s own label imprint Calliandra Records in conjunction with Kscope, to coincide with Anderson’s 2014 UK tour. In 1972 Jethro Tull released iconic concept album Thick As A Brick, based on a poem by child prodigy Gerald Bostock; in 2012, as fans wondered what happened to Bostock, Ian Anderson explored the different paths his life might have taken in Thick As A Brick 2. With Homo Erraticus enfant prodigy Gerald is back for real. Following a 40 years’ political career, Bostock reunited with Anderson taking the role of tour manager on a string of shows. ‘Homo Erraticus’ marks his return to songwriting, and it’s based on an unpublished manuscript by amateur historian Ernest T. Parritt (1865-1928). In Homo Erraticus Parritt examines key events of British history with a string of prophecies stretching to the current day and the future; visions of past lives caused by the delirium of malaria generate the characters through whose eyes the stories are told, including a nomadic Neolithic settler, an iron Age blacksmith, a Christian monk, a turnpike innkeeper and even Prince Albert. Track listing is: PART ONE: CHRONICLES Chapter
1 Doggerland Chapter
2 Heavy Metals Chapter
3 Enter The Uninvited Chapter
4 Puer Ferox Adventus (Wild Child
Coming) Chapter
5 Meliora Sequamur (Let Us Follow
Better Things) Chapter 6 The Turnpike Inn Chapter
7 The Engineer Chapter 8 The Pax Britannica PART
TWO: PROPHECIES Chapter
9 Tripudium Ad Bellum (Instrumental) Chapter
10 After These Wars Chapter 11 New Blood, Old Veins PART
THREE: REVELATIONS Chapter
12 In For A Pound Chapter
13 The Browning of the Green
Chapter
14 Per Errationes Ad Astra Chapter 15 Cold Dead Reckoning The
album release will be followed by an extensive UK tour, where Homo
Erraticus will be performed in its entirety followed by a selection of
Tull classics updated with video and theatrics.. Tour
Dates are: Date
City
Venue
Box Office
Ticket Prices APRIL 28th
Brighton
Dome
01273 709 709 £26 + £30 29th Southampton O2 Guildhall 023 8063 2601 £26 + £30 MAY
01st
Salisbury
City Hall
01722 434 434 £26 + £30 02nd
Liverpool
Philharmonic
0151 709 3789 £26 + £30 03rd
Birmingham
Symphony Hall 0121 345
0600 £27.50 + £32.50 04th
Oxford
New Theatre
0844 871 3020 £28 + £32 06th
Bristol
Colston Hall
0844 887 1500 £28 + £32 07th
High Wycombe Swan
Theatre
01494 512 000 £28 + £32 08th
Guildford
G Live
0844 7701 797 £28 + £32 09th
Cambridge
Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
£26 + £30 10th
Ipswich
Regent Theatre 01473 433 100
£26 + £30 11th
Leicester
De Montfort Hall 0116 233 3111
£26 + £30 13th
Derby
Assembly Rooms 01332 255 800
£26 + £30 14th
Manchester
Palace Theatre 0844 871 3019
£28 + £32 15th
York
Royal Opera House 0844 871 3024
£28 + £32 16th
Gateshead
Sage Theatre
0191 443 4661 £26 + £30 18th
Edinburgh
Festival Theatre 0131 529 6000
£26 + £30 19th
Perth
Concert Hall
01738 621 031 £26 + £30 20th
Aberdeen
Music Hall
01224 632 080 £26 + £30 21st
Inverness
Eden Court
01463 234 234 £26 + £30 24th
London
02 Shepherds Bush Empire 0844 477 2000
£28 + £32 25th
London
02 Shepherds Bush Empire 0844 477 2000
£28 + £32 Tickets - online booking: www.gigantic.com/artist/ian-anderson or from venue box offices. Tickets are subject to booking fee. Ian Anderson will be onstage at 7.30pm. There is no support. Ian
Anderson recently won The Prog God Award from Prog Magazine, celebrating
the innovators of rock who have inspired generations and carved a way
for others to be at their creative best. There is no one who has pushed
the boundaries more than Ian Anderson, who to this day remains immersed
in his love for the music. Fronting seminal Prog outfit Jethro Tull and as a solo artist, Ian Anderson has performed in more than 54 countries over 45 years; he is widely considered an icon of the genre and he’s recognised as the one who introduced the flute to rock music. With over 60 million albums sold in their career, Tull have been characterised by Anderson’s trademark acoustic textures, created with ethnic flutes and whistles together with acoustic guitar and the mandolin family of instruments. In his most recent solo shows, Anderson has played with orchestras, string quartets and featured soloists. His eclectic acoustic performances are also a hit with fans of the genre. www.jethrotull.com @jethrotull |
| THE GRAVIATORS to stream entire album with Terrorizer |
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THE
GRAVIATORS will release their highly anticipated 3rd album on Napalm
Records in the UK on March 31, 2014 For a week prior to release date the Swedish stoner doom outfit have teamed up with Terrorizer who will be streaming the album in its entirety. Hear it here: http://www.terrorizer.com/news/streams/stream-graviators-new-album-motherload-terrorizer "Motherload" will be made available as a limited Digipack Edition and 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl Edition! Tracklist: 1. Leifs Last Breath / Dance of the Valkyrie 2. Narrow Minded Bastards 3. Bed of Bitches 4. Tigress of Siberia 5. Lost Lord 6. Corpauthority 7. Drowned in Leaves 8. Eagles Rising 9. Druid's Ritual Check out the video for “Narrow Minded Bastards” here: http://www.terrorizer.com/news/video/graviators-premiere-new-video-narrow-minded-bastards-exclusively-terrorizer MOTHERLOAD is scheduled for release on March 31 in the UK on Napalm Records PRE-ORDER IT HERE: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherload-The-Graviators |
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