Unfortunately,
we are forced to postpone the first four dates of our up-coming US
tour for now.
Our
work Visas have been delayed through no fault of our own. This has
happened each year since 2014, but so far, the Visas were always
granted at the last minute.
We don't know why, but each year it is getting harder to obtain
the required work Visas for foreign artists like myself, no matter
how far in advance we are applying and no matter what we do. The
hurdles are considerable and each year the bar gets raised it
seems.
We don’t know why that is. I suppose, one needs to be patient.
Regretfully,
the three shows in Texas and Arizona, which were supposed to
take place now, will have to be postponed until the second half
of July.
I'm are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused
you.
Please
keep your fingers crossed that we receive the work Visas soon!
Stay
tuned!
Your
friend
Uli
A
STATEMENT FROM PHIL MOGG OF UFO
Phil
Mogg has confirmed that next year’s 50th anniversary tour with
UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock
band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point
they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1969 and
Mogg is their only ever-present member, performing on all of the
group’s 22 studio albums.
“This
decision has been a long time coming, I’ve considered stepping
down at the end of UFO’s previous two tours,” Mogg explains.
“I don’t want to call this a farewell tour as I hate that
word, but next year’s gigs will represent my final tap-dancing
appearances with the band.
“2019
marks UFO’s 50th anniversary, so the timing feels right,” he
continues. “There will be a final tour of the UK and we will
also play some shows in selected other cities that the band has a
strong connection with. But outside of the UK this won’t be a
long tour. Being out on the road isn’t always tremendously
luxurious and although the playing is as great as it ever was, the
stuff that surrounds it becomes very tiresome. I always told
myself that when I reached that stage I would step down, and
that’s what I’m going to do. This is the right time for me to
quit.”
Mogg
turned 70 back in April and although his voice remains strong, he
admits that age played its part in his conclusion.
“I’m
a big reader of obituaries, and my finger always goes down to:
‘I wonder how old they were…’,” he chuckles. “The last
few years have been tough, losing Lemmy was awful and I was sad
that Jimmy Bain passed on a cruise ship. That distressed me quite
a lot.”
While
many veteran bands in such a position simply cease playing live
and continue to record, UFO will no longer be releasing new music.
Last year’s covers collection ‘The Salentino Cuts’ is set to
become a signing-off point, though Mogg insists that however
unlikely the prospect might seem – the singer is a lone strand
of consistency throughout a 50-year history – he would have no
problem with UFO continuing with a replacement.
The
band’s current line-up – completed by keyboard player/second
guitarist Paul Raymond, guitarist Vinnie Moore, drummer Andy
Parker and bassist Rob De Luca – have of course been informed of
Mogg’s decision.
“I’ve
told the guys that this is how it is,” he says. “They know
it’s my time to go and they know that they can do whatever they
want to do without me but I don’t want to play live or make
records anymore, though having said that I might go on and do an
album of my own. I’ll have to see how I feel about that.”
Of
course UFO have either split up, retired or gone on hiatus several
times before but Mogg is keen to make the distinction that next
year’s dates don’t just mark the end of his touring
commitments with UFO – for Phil, there will be no further
concerts of any kind.
“For
me, this is the end of my stint with UFO,” he clarifies. “This
is a line in the sand. I’m suggesting we call the tour ‘Last
Orders’, though I also like ‘The Bar Is Closing’. I’m also
tempted to name it ‘The Drinks Are On Parker’,” he chuckles,
referring to long-suffering sticksman Andy Parker.
You’ll
have gathered that Mogg is not about to slash his wrists anytime
soon. Of course he is sad that the finishing line is now within
sight but has had sufficient time to live with and process such a
massive personal decision.
“Maybe
the best word to use is ‘bittersweet’,” he concludes. “But
my time has arrived and all that remains is to make sure that we
have a good tour.”
KINGDOM
of MADNESS: Classic MAGNUM & GRAND SLAM
Members
of MAGNUM’s classic-era line-ups reunite for a celebration of
the band’s much- loved back catalogue covering the period
1978-94.
One
of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music, Magnum
achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and
Europe and gained a reputation as one of the hardest-working bands
on the touring circuit, delighting audiences with concerts that
were always captivating both musically and visually. Highlights of
the band’s career include regular sold-out theatre tours
including a memorable five nights at London’s legendary
Hammersmith Odeon performed during 1988 together with headline
appearances at Birmingham NEC and Wembley Arena, as well as
appearances at major festivals.
Kingdom
of Madness features Mark Stanway, Richard Bailey, Micky Barker,
Laurence Archer and Mo Birch – all of whom have toured and / or
recorded with Magnum – together with legendary bassist Neil
Murray and acclaimed vocalist Chris Ousey – establishing a
pedigree line-up of world class musicians. Kingdom of Madness not
only celebrate the legacy of Magnum’s classic period, but also
include key tracks from Grand Slam – Stanway and Archer’s
collaboration with Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott.
“There
is an extensive catalogue of great songs from the classic years of
Magnum which have not been performed on stage in many years and
which audiences have constantly requested” says Mark Stanway,
keyboard player with Magnum for 36 years. “Having said that, I
should state that we by no means consider ourselves a Magnum
“tribute” – how can it be when five of the members have a
shared legacy with the band? I’m delighted to be working with
Richard, Micky, Laurence and Mo again and in Neil and Chris we
have two musicians with their own distinct history who will
obviously bring their personal musical identity to the project. In
addition, with our focus being firmly on the music from the
earlier period, we do not perceive ourselves as being in
“competition” with the current Magnum. There is more than
enough music to keep both bands busy - a fitting testament to the
song-writing of Tony Clarkin. “I’m truly looking forward to
performing classic Magnum music as well as the best of the Grand
Slam tracks with such a prestigious line-up.”
Kingdom
of Madness will make its live debut at Newhampton Arts Centre,
Wolverhampton on Friday
December 21st 2018. Tickets available very soon from: www.newhamptonarts.co.uk
Featuring:
MARK STANWAY - Keyboards (Magnum 1980-2016, Grand Slam) RICHARD
BAILEY – Keyboards / flute (Magnum 1975-80, Whitesnake) MICKY
BARKER – Drums (Magnum 1985-95)
LAURENCE ARCHER – Guitar (Magnum 1984, Grand Slam, UFO)
NEIL MURRAY – Bass (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Snakecharmer)
CHRIS OUSEY – Lead vocals (Snakecharmer, Heartland)
MO BIRCH – Backing vocals / percussion (Magnum, Go West, UB40)
TARJA
TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM & VIDEO “ACT II” ON JULY 27th
Following
up the worldwide top 10 video chart success “Act I”, Tarja and
earMUSIC are happy to announce the release of the long-awaited
follow up “Act II” this summer.
Filmed
during Tarja’s world tour “The Shadow Shows”, during which
the influential heavy rock singer circled the world for 7 ½ times
with over 300.000 km travelled and played over 200 shows in 40
countries in front of 1 million people.
“Act
II” consists of the singer’s very intimate set filmed and
recorded live at the Metropolis Studio in London, UK and the
breathtaking live performance of one of her shows in Milan, Italy,
as well as previously unreleased interviews and photo galleries.
The
theatrical rock adventure “Act II” combines two incredible,
yet slightly different live performances on video:
The
first chapter, “Metropolis Alive”, has been filmed two months
prior to the release of Tarja’s 2016 success “The Shadow
Self”. Twenty (20) winners from all over Europe were lucky to
witness Tarja’s intimate, yet rocking 75 minute set at renowned
Metropolis Studios in London, UK where the singer performed songs
from her then unreleased album – for the first time in front of
an audience.
“Act
II’s” second chapter has been recorded on November 29th, 2016
at the magnificent Teatro della Luna in Milan, Italy and includes
hits from all four Tarja albums such as “Innocence”, “Die
Alive”, “Until My Last Breath” as well as an incredible
cover of Muse’s classic “Supremacy”. That night’s set list
also enchants the soprano’s long-time fans with a medley
consisting of the distinctive Nightwish evergreens “Ever
Dream”, “Slaying The Dreamer” and “The Riddler”. All
topped off with a remarkable acoustic set which presents Tarja
classics in a brand new way.
Even
though the shows deliberately differ in look, sound, approach to
the music and adrenalin, both have one thing in common: from the
very first to the very last tune, the state of the art production
displays Tarja’s energetic performance and her graceful,
charming presence.
“Live
videos became more and more mere documentations focusing on a
band’s performance in a remote, distant and technical way. The
lightshow and the LED’s only support the band’s performance
but have no significance of their own.
With
“Act II” it is different. Here everything has a significance,
every little detail is important because it is not only a
live-recording, a live-documentation.
In
the video, every song was treated in order to transport the
feeling I wanted to express live at the show. As close as possible
to the way the audience might have felt it that night. We used
additional footages, used video snippets, photos and graphics and
worked with lights, framings and reflections, changed colours and
created moods, distorted pictures and inserted slides. And
sometimes we kept the pure picture because itself it transported
everything we wanted.
“Act II” is not a live-video, it is a live-art-video and you
are free to discus it very controversially; what is exactly what I
want.”
“Act
II” is going to be released on July 27th, 2018 on earMUSIC as
2CD digipak, 3LP Gatefold (180g, black), DVD, Blu-ray, Limited
Mediabook 2CD+2BD (incl. two full live shows filmed at Woodstock
Festival in Poland and Hellfest in France as bonus) and Digital.
A
wide variety of exclusive, limited fan items and bundles can be
found on Tarja’s official web shop: https://tarja.tmstor.es
“Act
I”, Tarja’s first ever live release, charted Top 10 all over
Europe as well as almost all over the world, with a sensational #5
in Germany's General Charts. The video version even remained for
over two months at the peak of the Finnish music video charts.
“Act
II” keeps the energy and aesthetics of its predecessor, but adds
a new chapter to the live saga in a brand new way.
“Turn of the lights, volume up and dive into the show!” -
Tarja
CD1
No Bitter End / 500 Letters / Eagle Eye / Demons In You / Lucid
Dreamer / Shameless / The Living End / Calling From The Wild /
Supremacy / Tutankhamen - Ever Dream - The Riddler - Slaying the
Dreamer
CD2
Goldfinger / Deliverance // Acoustic Set: Until Silence - The
Reign - Mystique Voyage - House of Wax - I Walk Alone // Love To
Hate / Victim of Ritual / Undertaker / Too Many / Innocence / Die
Alive / Until My Last Breath
3LP+download
code
Side
A
No Bitter End / 500 Letters / Eagle Eye / Demons In You
Side B
Lucid Dreamer / Shameless / The Living End / Calling From The Wild
Side C
Supremacy / Tutankhamen - Ever Dream - The Riddler - Slaying the
Dreamer / Goldfinger / Deliverance
Side
D
Until Silence - The Reign - Mystique Voyage - House of Wax - I
Walk Alone
Side
E
Love To Hate / Victim of Ritual / Too Many
Side F
Undertaker / Innocence / Die Alive / Until My Last Breath
BD
// DVD
Filmed
at Metropolis Studios, London, UK, 6th of June 2016.
No Bitter End / Eagle Eye / Sing For Me / Love To Hate / The
Living End / Medusa / Calling From The Wild / Victim Of Ritual /
Die Alive / Innocence / Until My Last Breath / Too Many
Filmed at Teatro della Luna Assago in Milan, Italy, 29th of
November, 2016.
Against The Odds / No Bitter End / 500 Letters / Eagle Eye /
Demons In You / Lucid Dreamer / Shameless / The Living End /
Calling From The Wild / Supremacy / Tutankhamen – Ever Dream -
The Riddler – Slaying the Dreamer / Goldfinger / Deliverance //
Acoustic Set: Until Silence - The Reign - Mystique Voyage - House
of Wax - I Walk Alone // Love To Hate / Victim of Ritual /
Undertaker / Too Many / Innocence / Die Alive / Until My Last
Breath
Bonus Material
Interviews with Tarja and band members
PhotoGallery 1: Through the eyes of the fans
PhotoGallery 2: From stages and streets by Tim Tronckoe
Limited Mediabook
BD1
Filmed at Metropolis Studios, London, UK, 6th of June 2016
No Bitter End / Eagle Eye / Sing For Me / Love To Hate / The
Living End / Medusa / Calling From The Wild / Victim Of Ritual /
Die Alive / Innocence / Until My Last Breath / Too Many
Filmed
at Teatro della Luna Assago in Milan, Italy, 29th of November,
2016.
Against The Odds / No Bitter End / 500 Letters / Eagle Eye /
Demons In You / Lucid Dreamer / Shameless / The Living End /
Calling From The Wild / Supremacy / Tutankhamen – Ever Dream -
The Riddler – Slaying the Dreamer / Goldfinger / Deliverance //
Acoustic Set: Until Silence - The Reign - Mystique Voyage - House
of Wax - I Walk Alone // Love To Hate / Victim of Ritual /
Undertaker / Too Many / Innocence / Die Alive / Until My Last
Breath
Bonus
Material
Interviews with Tarja and band members
PhotoGallery 1: Through the eyes of the fans
PhotoGallery 2: From stages and streets by Tim Tronckoe
BD2
Filmed at Woodstock Festival, Poland, 16th of July, 2016.
Against
The Odds / No Bitter End / Demons In You / 500 Letters /
Ciaran’s Well / Supremacy / Calling From The Wild / Tutankhamen
– Ever Dream - The Riddler – Slaying the Dreamer / Innocence /
Victim Of Ritual / Die Alive / Until My Last Breath / Over The
Hills And Far Away
Filmed
at Hellfest, France, 19th of June, 2016.
No Bitter End / Never Enough / Ciaran’s Well / Calling From The
Wild / Supremacy / Victim Of Ritual / Tutankhamen – Ever Dream -
The Riddler – Slaying the Dreamer / Die Alive / Until My Last
Breath
CD1
No Bitter End / 500 Letters / Eagle Eye / Demons In You / Lucid
Dreamer / Shameless / The Living End / Calling From The Wild /
Supremacy / Tutankhamen - Ever Dream - The Riddler - Slaying the
Dreamer
CD2
Goldfinger / Deliverance // Acoustic Set: Until Silence - The
Reign - Mystique Voyage - House of Wax - I Walk Alone // Love To
Hate / Victim of Ritual / Undertaker / Too Many / Innocence / Die
Alive / Until My Last Breath
……………………..
Tarja
with her band and Stratovarius will be out on tour!
A
Nordic Symphony ‘18 - routing:
01.10.2018
- Frankfurt - Batschkapp
02.10.2018
- Kiel - Max
03.10.2018
- Hannover - Capitol
05.10.2018
- Karlsruhe - Substage
07.10.2018
- Utrecht - TivoliVredenburg
09.10.2018
- Bochum - Matrix
10.10.2018
- Cologne - Essigfabrik
11.10.2018
- Saarbrücken - Garage
13.10.2018
- Solothurn - Kofmehl
14.10.2018
- Grenoble - La Belle Electrique
16.10.2018
- Rome - Orion
17.10.2018
- Milan - Alcatraz
18.10.2018
- Munich - Backstage
20.10.2018
- Innsbruck - Music Hall
21.10.2018
- Prague - Forum Karlín
22.10.2018
- Berlin - Festsaal Kreuzberg
24.10.2018
- Gdansk - B90
25.10.2018
- Krakow – Studio
26.10.2018
- Dresden - Reithalle
28.10.2018
- Budapest – Barba Negra
29.10.2018
- Sofia - Universiada Sports Hall
FREE
MUSIC ALERT
The
New Breed is our growing stable of young, exciting, up-and-coming
bands who represent the future of hard rock and metal. The label
is focused on finding and developing new bands from many different
territories that will show the world that rock is indeed far from
dead.
We
have put together a sampler that includes tracks from some of the
New Breed bands to whet fans’ appetites worldwide for these new
signings. A FREE 12 track sampler can be downloaded from the
label's website at www.frontiers.it
and CD version of the same sampler is available from select New
Breed artists' merch booths at current and upcoming gigs.
The
New Breed sampler is also available on streaming services too,
including:
In
addition to the sampler, Frontiers has also launched a New Breed
Playlist on Spotify, which will be updated frequently. Be sure to
follow it here: spoti.fi/2IJ2dLt
Follow
the bands and the label and help FRONTIERS MUSIC show the world
that #RockAintDead
Frontiers'
President, Serafino Perugino says "In the past few years, we
have been receiving more and more solicitations from new bands
whose material has been of the utmost quality and immediately made
us stand up and take attention! Like never before have we seen
this much young talent surfacing all over the globe. So, we have
set off on a journey to rejuvenate the rock scene, trying to find
even more of the most exciting new acts in hard rock, metal, and
melodic rock.
The
NEW BREED, as we call them, are artists who will showcase to the
fans some of the best new talent in rock 'n roll music!
We
are confident fans will enjoy this music as much as we do because
at the end of the day, we are just a bunch of music fanatics too!
Music fans have an overwhelming amount of new music presented to
them these days, but if they give the New Breed acts a chance,
they will enjoy what they hear and quite possibly find their new
favorite band or bands...
Looking
forward to showing everyone out there that Rock Ain’t
Dead!"
GM
of US Operations, Nick Tieder, says of the New Breed, "New
Breed is a concept we came up with to separate our developing acts
from the established artists on the roster. Many of the New Breed
bands are certainly influenced by music from the '70s, '80s, and
or '90s, but they also have their feet firmly planted in the 21st
century. We wanted to make sure fans are aware that not only is
Frontiers the home for their favorite artists from yesteryear, but
also home to a stable of emerging new talent. We see a TON of
comments on social media from fans bemoaning the current state of
rock music, seemingly unaware that there is a wealth of great new
rock bands not only on Frontiers, but in the genre in general
right under their noses. We are on a mission to remedy the
perception that rock music is dead. It is quite the opposite, in
reality.
And
within the New Breed talent pool is a lot of diversity. They are
running the gamut from modern hard rock to alternative rock to
melodic rock to bluesy hard rock and more. The common theme they
all share is loud guitars, excellent vocals, pulsating rhythm
sections, and superb songwriting.
We
hope rock fans out there, if they are so inclined, will take the
time to download this free sampler and/or check it out on any of
the digital streaming services. We're confident you'll not only
find something you like, but something you LOVE!
Rock.
Ain't. Dead.
Bands
that make up the New Breed at the moment are…
-
Croatia
ANIMAL DRIVE
-
Finland
KING COMPANY
ONE DESIRE
SHIRAZ LANE
-
Spain
LORDS OF BLACK
-
Sweden
CREYE
PALACE
PERFECT PLAN
-
United Kingdom
BIGFOOT
CITY OF THIEVES
DIRTY THRILLS
DOOMSDAY OUTLAW
INGLORIOUS
MASON HILL
THE BRINK
THE TREATMENT
TOSELAND
-
United States
WAITING FOR MONDAY
LEAD
VOCALIST WANTED - BIGFOOT
We
are officially opening applications for the position of lead
vocalist in Bigfoot. We are a signed, touring band so serious
applicants only please.
We
are based in Greater Manchester but are willing to consider
applicants in all locations and will adapt for the right person.
If
you think you are right for the position please send a bio with
any examples of your previous work directly to us via message on
our Facebook page or to bigfootrockuk@gmail.com to be considered
and receive further details.
Thank
you in advance!
BREAKING
NEWS: SINGER PARTS WAYS WITH BAND
Sad
news from the Bigfoot camp…after nearly 4 years, singer Antony
‘Ant’ Ellis has made the decision to move on from the band for
personal reasons.
Ellis
states, “I've decided I needed this simply for my overall
happiness. I wish the lads all the luck in the world and I’m
sure they will find a suitable replacement. Don't worry, I'll not
be disappearing off the face of the earth and will be getting to
as many gigs as I can to see you all. With love my friends/family
- Ant”.
A
statement from the band includes, “We would like to wish Ant the
best of luck with his future and all that he pursues. As for us,
we are looking to the future with positivity and have made the
decision to continue the vision that we originally set out to
create with the band. We hope all the fans, friends and colleagues
we have met along the way will see this as a respectful parting of
ways in this amicable decision. Sam, Tom, Mick & Matt”.
At
present time there is no new singer in place but the band will be
hard at work sifting through suggestions and resumes. Bigfoot will
continue with plans for the next album and upcoming dates.
Ladies
and Gentlemen, let us introduce you to SIR REG!
"FOOL
(Fight of our Lives), the first single from the new SIR REG album
is about pulling yourself back from the brink the minute you feel
all hope is lost. Nothing and nobody can stand in your way when
you decide to go grab your hopes and dreams and achieve everything
you believe is rightfully yours.” - Brendan Sheehy
SIR
REG is an energetic six piece from Sweden fronted by Irishman Brendan
Sheehy on vocals, who left his home-town of Dublin to come to Sweden
to fulfill his dream – to put together the most amazing band
possible.
With
songs about everything from the issues of modern day society to
finding the right bar on a Saturday night, combined with strong
melodies and explosive live shows, SIR REG have made a name for
themselves in the Celtic punk and rock scene.
Since
the birth of the band in 2009 they have released four critically
acclaimed albums and have performed on many of Europe’s biggest
stages alongside bands like The Mahones, The Misfits, Thin
Lizzy and The Real McKenzies. The band’s latest album
Modern Day Disgrace (2016) has been hailed as their best to
date by many fans and critics.
Later
this year SIR REG will release their fifth studio album 'The
Underdogs' on the Swedish based label Despotz Records. Here's what
the band has to say about the album;
"The
Underdogs is the new album from Celtic punk band SIR REG. Everyone
loves an Underdog. They represent the belief that anyone can
achieve and accomplish whatever they believe in, despite
overwhelming odds. This album deals with the struggles and
fighting of the ordinary men and women, to make their voice heard
and their opinions count, whilst not losing their spirit and
ability to enjoy the simpler things in life, like hanging out with
friends at their favourite bar on a Saturday night.”
SIR
REG are:
Brendan Sheehy - vocals / acoustic guitar
Karin Ullvin - violin
Chris Inoue - guitar
Mattias Söderlund - bass
Filip Burgman - mandolin
Mattias Liss – drums
Discography:
SIR REG (2010)
A Sign of the Times (2011)
21st Century Loser (2013)
Modern Day Disgrace (2016)
Lizzy
Borden returns with new Album 'Obsessed With You'
For
decades, Lizzy Borden has been one of theatrical rock's
top front-men. Released on June 15th, Borden will issue
his first album in 11 years, My Midnight Things, via Metal
Blade Records. With the hard n' heavy tracks of the album opening
title cut "Obsessed With You" and "The Scar Across
My Heart", the extended layoff between albums has not dulled
his desire to rock and shock. "Although we have stayed
busy touring all over the world, I missed being a recording
artist. I look at the new album as a new beginning, I pushed the
restart button on my career," Borden comments.
The
album can be ordered (and the "My Midnight Things" lyric
video can be viewed) via this link: metalblade.com/lizzyborden -
where the record is available in the following formats:
*
exclusive bundles with a shirt, plus digital options are also
available!
Having
signed a new contract with Metal Blade on the strength of three
demo tracks, Borden opted to produce My Midnight
Things himself, with Joey Scott as co-producer, who also
handled all the drumming duties. "I knew what I was
going for and had doubts that I could find a producer who would
understand that," Borden explains. "My
approach is very different than what is happening in today's
current sound."
The
album was also mixed by Greg Fidelman (Metallica, Black
Sabbath, Adele, U2) and mastered by Tom Baker (David Bowie,
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Tom Petty).
Borden is
planning on hitting the road shortly. "I've already
started working on the 'My Midnight Things' show, and I
really can't wait to play these songs live," Borden adds. "There
are so many talented players out there in the world, I know I will
find the right musicians to be on stage with me in my touring band
in the new show. And just based on what is being talked about so
far, it will be the best show I've ever done. I really do feel a
new excitement that I have not felt in years. The best is yet to
come."
Lord
Of The Lost to release new studio album “Thornstar” on August
3rd 2018
Lord
Of The Lost
are a multi-talented, modern metal band whose music presents
itself far beyond genre stereotypes: a solid metal base featuring
industrial parts or other dark rock elements – nothing is
impossible.
This
band takes a flying leap beyond genre parameters – better than
ever! Their previous releases topped the German album charts
already, while the upcoming release “Thornstar” will in
no way be inferior to past efforts.
This,
their sixth studio album, reveals even more sonic facets of the
band, all the while remaining hard and forceful.
The
deep and emotional concept behind the album follows the story of a
doomed high civilization - “Thornstar” is a record unique in
both sound and concept
Singer
Chris Harms on this concept:
“From the beginning it has been a big vision we had with "Thornstar"
– the concept demands a lot of responsibility. And the final
result overtook us completely”.
“Thornstar”
will be released on August 3rd, 2018, via Napalm Records.
Pre-order the album here.
Tracklist:
CD1:
1. On This Rock I Will Build My Church
2. Loreley
3. Black Halo
4. In Our Hands
5. Morgana
6. Haythor
7. Naxxar
8. Cut Me Out
9. The Mortarian
10. Under the Sun
11. In Darkness, In Light
12. Forevermore
13. Ruins
CD2:
1. Abracadabra (feat. Dero Goi)
2. Voodoo Doll
3. The Art of Love
4. Lily of the Vale
5. Penta
6. Free Radicals
7. Live Pray Die Repeat
On
the “Thornstar Tour 2018” Lord Of The Lost will make their way
through Germany and Switzerland and even play their first headline
shows in Spain, France and the UK. It will be loud, relentless and
a display of pure joy for playing music – it is not without a
reason, that Lord Of The Lost are one of the most sought after
live bands of the scene!
Additional
international shows are in the works. See all dates below.
European
& UK Tour Dates 2018:
04.10.18 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
05.10.18 DE - Hannover / Musikzentrum
06.10.18 DE - Berlin / Columbia Theater
11.10.18 DE - Nuremberg / Hirsch
12.10.18 DE - Cologne / Essigfabrik
13.10.18 DE - Dresden / Alter Schlachthof
18.10.18 CH - Pratteln / Z7
19.10.18 DE - Munich / Backstage
20.10.18 DE - Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
26.10.18 DE - Leipzig / Werk 2
27.10.18 DE - Hamburg / Markthalle
31.10.18 ES - Barcelona / Salamandra 1
01.11.18 FR - Toulouse / Rex
02.11.18 FR - Nantes / Ferrailleur
03.11.18 FR - Paris / Boule Noire
21.11.18 UK - Newcastle Upon Tyne / The Cluny
22.11.18 UK - Glasgow / Ivory Blacks
23.11.18 UK - Manchester / The Ruby Lounge
24.11.18 UK - London / Electrowerkz
25.11.18 UK - Bristol / The Fleece Bristol
One
of the UK’s pioneering AOR acts, Airrace
were originally formed in 1982. Having recently re-signed to the
Frontiers label, they have today released a new single and
announced a forthcoming album and
a tour to promote it.
The
single, ‘Summer Rain’, is described by band leader and
guitarist Laurie Mansworth as “a song for the summer. I wanted
to write something upbeat with a positive feel, as there is far
too much doom and gloom around at the moment. This song will
hopefully take you to a sunny day and lift your spirit."
The
album, entitled ‘Untold Stories’, will be released on 10th
August. Mansworth continues : “We had a great time making the
record. It’s not typically Airrace, with a lot of the material
being more 70’s influenced. There is also a much wider spectrum
between light and shade in the writing. I have always liked a wide
range of different musical styles, from ELO to Led Zep, and when
writing these songs I incorporated many of my influences from over
the years.”
An
eight date UK tour in September to promote the album will see
Airrace pairing up with Frontiers labelmates The
Treatment with support from Tequila
Mockingbyrd. The itinerary is :
Known
in Hard Rock circles for being the band that saw the musical debut
of drummer Jason
Bonham, Airrace was the brainchild of former More guitarist
Laurie Mansworth. Following the acclaimed 1984 release of their
debut album, ’Shaft Of Light’, the band supported rock titans
such as Queen,
AC/DC
and Meat
Loaf, but they had crash-landed by the summer of 1985. It took
a 25th anniversary reissue of the record to reunite the group
(with a slightly amended line-up), and they eventually issued a
second album, ‘Back To The Start’, via Frontiers in 2011.
AIRRACE
Adam Payne - vocals
Laurie Mansworth - guitar
Rocky Newton - bass
Linda Kelsey Foster - keyboards
Dhani Mansworth - drums
Heavy
Pettin' announces October 2018 UK Tour Dates
Glasgow
rockers HEAVY PETTIN' have announced UK tour dates in October 2018
with Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of ANGEL - on their first ever
UK tour. Heavy Pettin' will also be doing extra Headline Shows in
Glasgow and Milton Keynes.
UK
Tour dates:
12th
OCT - Eleven, Stoke w/ Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino of Angel
13th OCT - The Underworld Camden, London w/ Punky Meadows &
Frank Dimino of Angel
14th OCT - The Robin 2, Bilston w/ Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino
of Angel
15th OCT - Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh w/ Punky Meadows & Frank
Dimino of Angel
16th OCT - The Cat House, Glasgow - Headline Show
17th OCT - Trillians Newcastle, Newcastle w/ Punky Meadows &
Frank Dimino of Angel
18th OCT - ROCK CITY, Nottingham w/ Punky Meadows & Frank Dimino
of Angel
19th OCT - The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes - Headline Show
Stardom
beckoned for Heavy Pettin' back in the early 80's with arena tours
supporting Kiss, Ozzy and Mötley Crüe and along with the help of
MTV, the band scored a couple of Stateside hits.
However,
after two hit albums with 'Lettin' Loose' in 1983 and two years
later with 'Rock Ain't Dead', they literally ended with a 'Big Bang'
after a misguided attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest in '87
resulting in the band breaking up with their third album released
after their demise two years later.
News
of their reunion came as a complete surprise when earlier last
summer Steve 'Hamie' Hayman flew over from the States from where he
now resides to exclusively announce to MetalTalk & TotalRock
that the band were reforming for a gig at WinterStorm and they did a triumphant
return - with the prospect of further gigs across Europe/UK for
2018.
Powerwolf
to release new studio album “The Sacrament of Sin” on July
13th 2018
Powerwolf,
Germany's most successful metal band, is back!
After
having released first details of the upcoming studio album “The
Sacrament of Sin”, it's time for pre-orders to go live!
“The
Sacrament of Sin” will be released on July 13th, 2018 via Napalm
Records.
Pre-order
the album here
in the following formats:
Regular
Editions:
• 2 x 1 CD Mediabook (36 pages + 24 pages)
• 1 CD Jewelcase
• 1 LP Gatefold black
Special
Editions:
• 1 LP Gatefold green
• 1 LP Gatefold gold
• “Priest-Edition”: 3-CD Earbook (regular-, cover-, &
orchester album) + Metal Cross (14 x 10 cm, Antique Copper Look) +
Manipel (Preacher Scarf - 150 x 16 cm, Cotton with Embroidered
Logo)
Deluxe
Hardcover Box (only Non-Europe):
• 3-CD Earbook (28 x 28 cm, 80 pages) incl. Bonus Track (Earbook
Exclusive) + Bonus Album (Cover Songs – 10 POWERWOLF Hits
performed by Various Artists) + Bonus Album (Orchestral Songs –
Earbook Exclusive)
• 1-LP in Gatefold (Gold)
• Bonus 1-LP in Silver (Cover Songs – Deluxe Box Exclusive)
• Cover Flag (150 x 100 cm)
• 5 Signed Photo Cards
• Cotton Bag
• Sticker
Matthew
Greywolf on the upcoming release:
“We're proud to finally unveil the album title along with the
amazing cover artwork of "The Sacrament of Sin". While
we are in the final stage of mixing the album at Fascination
Street Studios we can't wait to unleash this monster and celebrate
this new chapter together with all of you - expect nothing less
but a mass more intense than ever, bringing some new elements to
the liturgy while being as wild and wolfish as it could!”...
Tracklist:
1. Fire & Forgive
2. Demons are A Girl's Best Friend
3. Killers with the Cross
4. Incense And Iron
5. Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone
6. Stossgebet
7. Nightside of Siberia
8. The Sacrament of Sin
9. Venom of Venus
10. Nighttime Rebel
11. Fist By Fist (Sacralize or Strike)
12. Midnight Madonna (Bonus Track – only available at EMP and
Napalm Records-Mailorder)
Powerwolf's
history of success is a true metal fairytale! With their last
three records all hitting the Top 3 of the German album charts,
two of them at Number 1, sold-out headline shows and frenetically
celebrated festival gigs all over Europe, Powerwolf prove: Metal
is religion and with their new effort The Sacrament Of Sin the
best is yet to come!
After
loads of captivating live gigs, sold-out headliner shows - Grab
your chance to meet Powerwolf again at these very special summer
festival appearances as well as on a full European headlining tour
run together with Amaranthe and Kissin Dynamite! Get your tickets here.
Summer
Festivals 2018:
15.06.18 FR - Paris / Download Festival
22.06.18 BE - Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
04.07.18 DE - Ballenstedt / Rock Harz Open Air
11.07.18 HU - Budapest / Rock Marathon Festival
12.07.18 CZ - Vizovice / Masters Of Rock Festival
14.07.18 DE - Balingen / Bang Your Head Festival
03.08.18 RO - Rasnov / Rockstad Extreme Fest
10.08.18 ES - Villena / ESP Leyendas Del Rock
16.08.18 DE - Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air
17.08.18 AT - Graz / Metal On The Hill
18.08.18 SE - Falun / Sabaton Open Air
European
Tour Dates 2018:
26.10.2018 DE - Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
27.10.2018 DE - Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
29.10.2018 DE - Hamburg, Grosse Freiheit 36
31.10.2018 DE - Berlin, Huxleys
01.11.2018 PL - Warsaw, Progresja
02.11.2018 DE - Leipzig, Haus Auensee
06.11.2018 AT - Vienna, Arena
07.11.2018 IT - Milan, Live Club
09.11.2018 DE - Munich, Tonhalle
10.11.2018 DE - Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena
11.11.2018 NL - Eindhoven, Effenaar
12.11.2018 UK - London, Koko
14.11.2018 CH - Lausanne, Les Docks
15.11.2018 CH - Zurich, Komplex 457
16.11.2018 DE - Geiselwind, Music Hall
17.11.2018 DE - Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle
Seventh
Wonder to release new studio album “Tiara” on October 12th
2018
Heeding
the ravenous Seventh Wonder fans’ requests to hear new music
from the band, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to finally announce
the release of “Victorious”, the first single off of Seventh
Wonder’s brand new studio album “Tiara”, which is scheduled
for release on October 12th, 2018!
Hailing
from Sweden, progressive metal greats Seventh Wonder are thrilled
to be releasing their long in the making fifth studio album
“Tiara”, their first batch of new material since “The Great
Escape,” originally released in 2010. Having previously released
via Frontiers the live album and long-form video, “Welcome to
Atlanta” (recorded at the ProgPower Festival in 2014), the band
is now ready to “unleash the beast”!
Says
bassist Andreas Blomqvist: “It has been many years in the
making, but it is finally done and we couldn’t be happier with
it. "Tiara" is everything you have come to expect from
Seventh Wonder, but I also hope there are some new flavors in
there to keep it interesting. We really didn’t think too much
about what sound we were going for, nor did we have to force it,
it all came natural, albeit slow this time around… We are super
proud of this album and we are so much looking forward to sharing
it with you!”...
Continues
Andreas: “"Victorious" was the first song on the album
that was completed. It wasn’t written first, but it was the
first one we sat down and wrote the lyrics for, so it is special
to us. I am thrilled to finally be able to share a song off of
Tiara with you!”...
“Tiara”
will be released on October 12th, 2018 on CD, 2xLP, and MP3.
Pre-order
“Tiara” here.
Limited edition colored vinyl, t-shirt bundles, and more are
available from Frontiers' webstore here.
Originally
formed in Stockholm in 2000, the band debuted in 2005 with
“Become”. The second album, “Waiting in the Wings” - and
first to feature Tommy Karevik on vocals - followed in 2006. Two
more successful records, the concept album, “Mercy Falls”
(2008) and “The Great Escape” (2010) followed before the band
went on a hiatus of sorts following singer Tommy Karevik being
chosen to take Roy Kahn’s place in Kamelot.
Tracklist:
1. Arrival
2. The Everones
3. Dream Machines
4. Against the Grain
5. Victorious
6. Tiara's Song (Farewell Pt. 1)
7. Goodnight (Farewell Pt. 2)
8. Beyond Today (Farewell Pt. 3)
9. The Truth
10. By The Light of the Funeral Pyres
11. Damnation Below
12. Procession
13. Exhale
Line-up:
Andreas Blomqvist - Bass
Johan Liefvendahl - Guitar
Tommy Karevik - Vocals
Andreas Söderin - Keys
Stefan Norgren - Drums
Saarbrücken,
Germany based melodic black/death metal newcomers The Spirit are
pleased to announce that they've signed a deal with Nuclear Blast
Records.
In the 1990s, the harshness of melodic death metal and the attitude
of black metal were combined by a couple of Scandinavian bands,
inventing a whole new breed of darkness and kick starting a new
chapter in heavy music. The Spirit have taken this groundwork,
adding their own impressive touches and unique identity, whilst
always keeping their musical roots close to mind. Their songs are
full of creative rhythms, clashing melodies and sharp sentiment;
delivered fast-paced - vividly presenting the band's spirit.
The quartet's debut Sounds From The Vortex has already been highly
praised by press and fans for its irrepressible power and passion.
Every note is presented with a lot of heart and manic undertones. At
this year's Party.San Open Air and Summer Breeze, The Spirit will
spread their unholy atmosphere and prove their impeccable live
skills.
The band stated on their alliance with Nuclear Blast:
"We are very proud that we could arouse Nuclear Blast's
interest, which is such a renowned label that has released so many
great albums throughout the years. There is no doubt that this
collaboration is a giant step for The Spirit. Sinister music created
with high passion is what you can expect. Sounds From The Vortex is
just the beginning! We are looking forward to working with Nuclear
Blast in the future and we are glad that they will spread our sounds
all over the globe from now on."
The Spirit is: MT | vocals, guitars, AK | guitars, AT | bass, MS |
drums
The
Spirit have also announced that they'll be opening for death metal
legends and label mates Kataklysm and Hypocrisy on their upcoming
'Death…Is Just The Beginning' European run in October/November.
Full dates are below.
The Spirit live:
28.04. DE Saarbrücken - Kleiner Klub (w/ NARVIK, CARN DÛM)
09. - 11.08. DE Schlotheim - Party.San Open Air
15. - 18.08. DE Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze
'Death…Is Just The Beginning'
w/ KATAKLYSM, HYPOCRISY
18.10. DE Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
19.10. DE Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn
20.10. DE Munich - Backstage
23.10. HU Budapest - Barba Negra
24.10. AT Vienna - Arena
25.10. PL Wrocław - Zaklęte Rewiry
26.10. DE Geiselwind - MusicHall
27.10. IT Milan - Live Music Club
28.10. CH Pratteln - Z7
29.10. FR Lyon - Ninkasi Kao
31.10. ES Madrid - Sala Mon
01.11. ES Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2
02.11. FR Limoges - CC John Lennon
03.11. FR Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
04.11. BE Antwerp - Trix
05.11. DE Hamburg - Docks
06.11. SE Gothenburg - Trädgår'n
07.11. SE Stockholm - Fryshuset
09.11. FIN Helsinki - The Circus
10.11. FIN Tampere - Pakkahuone
12.11. DK Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
13.11. NL Leeuwarden - Neushoorn
14.11. DE Berlin - Kesselhaus
15.11. DE Dresden - Eventwerk
16.11. DE Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle 2
17.11. DE Leipzig - Hellraiser
I
can't believe we are back on tour next month and with Danny back in
the band, it's crazy!
Now
I'm sure you all know how volatile and unsettled a band The
Wildhearts have always been but right now there is a solidarity in
our camp. This time last year Ginger and I were not even speaking to
each other and here we are about to take our monster of a band back
out on the road. We have started work on a new album and our
differences have been well and truly buried. We have new management
and we have major plans afoot.
Life
is way too short and you need to make the most of all that you are
given. We are so lucky that we still do this for a living and that
enough folks out there give a fuck about us. Our fans are a truly
lovely bunch, the best, who sing louder than most and in May we need
you to come and support us, Reef, Terrovision and Dodgy and enjoy a
huge big slice of muthafuckin Britrock!
For
those about to ROCK!!!
Big
Love
CJ
Keyboardist
Vikram Shankar joins progressive metal band Redemption
Keyboardist
Vikram Shankar has joined progressive metal band Redemption. Nick
van Dyk - the band's guitarist and songwriter, who has also played
the majority of keyboards on Redemption's seven studio albums -
comments: "We haven't had a dedicated keyboard player since
before 2011's 'This Mortal Coil'. We were very happy and fortunate
to have had Greg Hosharian in the band for some time, but when Greg
left to focus on composing and conducting classical music, we
decided to continue without replacing him and I returned to playing
keys in addition to guitar. I'm comfortable enough handling things,
but at the same time, from a performance and also from a
compositional standpoint, it's always been in the back of my mind
that having a dedicated keyboardist allows us to do more, sound
better, and grow."
Van
Dyk continues: "Almost as soon as Tom [Englund, vocals] joined
Redemption, he introduced me to Vikram by way of Vik’s YouTube
channel, where Vik showcases both original compositions as well as
stunning arrangements of some great progressive metal songs. I was
utterly floored. This is a guy who has perfect pitch, tremendous
feeling to his playing, and is absolutely a virtuoso - I mean he
literally plays blindfolded to perfect his technique. I've never
seen anything like it. Then we spent some time together, both one on
one and then with the rest of Redemption, and learned he’s a
terrific guy as well as a terrific musician. He came out to LA for a
few days and spent some time adding some parts to our
otherwise-finished upcoming release, Long Night's Journey into Day,
and it was evident that not only does he have technique and feel for
miles to enhance our musicianship, but he and I share a similar
compositional sensibility. We hear things the same way, plus Vikram
adds fresh ideas and his tremendous talent as an arranger and
writer. I can't wait to involve him more in songwriting for future
material, and we are all thrilled to have him join us on stage and
in the studio. He's an absolutely stunning talent."
"I'm
honored to have the opportunity to play alongside the talented folks
in Redemption!" enthused Vikram. "The guys are wonderful
musicians and wonderful people, and I can't thank them enough for
welcoming me into the fold as they have. Can't wait to see and play
for all the Redemption fans at Progpower USA and elsewhere, and for
the future of our music and collaboration!"
Already
confirmed to headline ProgPower USA 2018, Redemption - featuring Tom
Englund (vocals; Evergrey), Nick van Dyk (guitars and keyboards),
Sean Andrews (bass), Chris Quirarte (drums), Vikram Shankar
(keyboards) - will release their seventh full-length album, Long
Night's Journey into Day, this summer via Metal Blade Records. The
first to be produced with Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Primal Fear,
Amaranthe, Doro, etc.), Long Night's Journey into Day also features
guest guitarists Chris Poland (Megadeth, OHM) and Simone Mularoni (DGM).
Stay tuned for more Redemption news coming soon!
Primordial
enters charts worldwide with new album 'Exile Amongst The Ruins'
Irish
Pagan Metal Gods Primordial have just released their new album,
Exile Amongst The Ruins, through Metal
Blade Records. The album entered multiple charts globally,
including a Top 10 entry in Germany. Comments Primordial: "It
gives the statistician within us a very nice smile over our first
week chart entries! Thanks to everyone who went out there and bought
it in week one and supporting real independent music and to Metal
blade for all the hard work! To the bitter end!"
Exile
Amongst The Ruins chart numbers:
USA
Current Hard Music Albums # 20
USA
Top New Artist Albums # 28
USA
Record Label Independent Current Albums # 61
USA
Top New Artist Albums Consumption # 104
Canada
Top 200: #140
Canada
Hard Music Charts: #40
Germany
album charts: # 9
Austria
album charts: # 26
Switzerland
album charts: # 27
Finland
physical album charts: # 6
Sweden
physical album charts: # 21
Sweden
metal charts: #5
United
Kingdom official rock & metal album charts: # 18
Once again building upon their signature sound, the follow up to
2014's Where Greater Men Have Fallen is a more raw, "old school
sounding" record than its predecessor. Hitting home with what
vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga describes as "a direct energy"
and wielding an urgency that is undeniable, the Irish quintet once
again effortlessly blend elements of tragedy and might like no one
else. Likewise, the evolution in their sound continues to be organic
and unforced, ensuring that Exile Amongst The Ruins is essential
listening for both their long term faithful and those only now drawn
into their world.
Heathen
Crusade 2018 tour dates
Presented by Metal Hammer, Deaf Forever, Guitar, Kulturnews,
Metal.de, Firebird Industries & Dragon Productions
Featuring Primordial, Moonsorrow, Der Weg Einer Freiheit
May 12 - Haugesund, Norway - Karmoygeddon
May 26 - Dublin, Ireland - Tivoli Theatre
June 9 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock
July 14 - Balingen, Germany - Bang Your Head!!!
July 20 - Bertingen, Germany - Rock Unter Den Eichen
July 21 - Brescia, Italy - Colony Festival
July 27 - Tolmin, Slovenia - Metaldays
Aug. 11 - Villena, Spain - Leyendas Del Rock
Aug. 12 - Kortrijk, Belgium - Alcatraz Metal Festival
Aug. 26 - Suceava, Romania - Bucovina Rock Castle
Trillium
Announce New Album, TECTONIC - Out JUNE 8th
Frontiers
Music Srl is excited to announce the release of the new studio
album, "Tectonic" from Amanda Somerville’s TRILLIUM on
June 8th !
Best
known for her collaborations with various high profile European
metal bands like Avantasia,
Epica, KAMELOT,
After
Forever, and her amazing musical partnership with Helloween
vocalist Michael
Kiske under the Kiske/Somerville
banner, Amanda Somerville is easily one of the most sought after and
gifted female vocalists of the current hard rock and metal scene.
With a vocal range from tenor to soprano and a stylistically diverse
singing ability, Amanda’s voice is well suited for multiple
styles, but this new TRILLIUM album is firmly rooted in the metal
genre, thanks also to the creative contribution from Amanda’s
husband, former After Forever and HDK guitarist Sander Gommans.
"Where
[Trillium debut album] “Alloy” was rather dark and moody and
restless, Tectonic is on the whole more uplifting and full of
strength and character, though it’s just as full of emotion,”
explains Amanda. "My life was shaken up by figurative
earthquakes through several elements shifting in recent years and
that’s what this album represents. It’s a challenge to make an
album that’s musically heavy without being dragged down by
melancholy, but that’s what Sander and I set out to do from the
beginning and it worked out beautifully!”
Amanda
continues, “The core and essence of Tectonic is very personal and
comes, basically, from the hearts and minds of a singer and a guitar
player and I think that’s very apparent when you listen to the
songs. Sander and I didn’t want to overthink things and
over-complicate the songs. There’s definitely some bombast in
there because we both have a love of keyboard arrangements, but they
don’t rule the roost here. Also, the only guest performances are
by good friends from my hometown in Flint, Michigan who also played
live with me solo and with Trillium, and also some great mates and
colleagues of Sander’s, so it’s really a “family” kind of
album. We tried to keep things simple, and yet I think it’s
anything but low-key!”
Today,
the first song and video, "Time To Shine" from the album
has been premiered:
https://youtu.be/CyOpQ932n2E
"The focus for the video was something where I wanted to show
the essence of the album’s hopeful and uplifting spirit. “Time
To Shine” depicts that positivity while maintaining a serious,
hard-edge vibe, so it’s a good combination of the elements that I
love about Tectonic. Besides being autobiographical, I feel like
this is a song that says, “OK, I’ve arrived and it’s where I
want to be: here I am, now let’s keep it going,” says Amanda.
Fans
of Trillium’s debut album, “ALLOY” as well as artists like The
Dark Element, Tarja, Cellar Darling, Lacuna Coil, and the like will
find much to enjoy in this beautiful new record!
1.
Time To Shine
2. Stand Up
3. Full Speed Ahead
4. Hit Me
5. Fighting Fate
6. Nocturna
7. Fatal Mistake
8. Shards
9. Cliché Freak Show
10. Eternal Spring
Produced
by Amanda Somerville & Sander Gommans
Amanda
Somerville’s TRILLIUM are: Amanda
Somerville - vocals, Sander Gommans - guitars & bass, Erik Van
Ittersum - keyboards, Andre Borgman - drums
Except
on: “Full Speed Ahead”: bass by Mark Burnash, 2nd guitar solo by
Paul Owsinski
Metal
Blade Records is proud to announce the addition of epic melodic
death metallers Nothgard from Germany to its roster! The Bavarian
quartet has signed a multiple album deal with Metal Blade and is
right now in the middle of recording their tentative new album, to
be released during the second half of 2018!
Comments
Nothgard singer/guitarist Dom R. Crey: "We are really happy to
announce the signing with the renowned label Metal Blade Records.
For years we have had an eye on the countless and fantastic releases
Metal Blade has launched. Eventually we can call ourselves part of
this family, something that makes us really proud. We are looking
forward to a great collaboration and cannot wait to usher into a new
era of Nothgard."
Dom
is also presenting us an outlook on the upcoming new Nothgard album:
"This exciting chapter will be initiated by a new studio album!
In the history of the band we have never worked harder on an album.
And to be honest we never had a clearer view on our approach of
composing and on our sound. We listened to both, our fans and
ourselves. We have clearly analyzed our strength and how to transfer
this awareness to our material. Right now tons of work are still
laying ahead of us and in the end our fans will judge the result.
But let me tell you: As a band we are more than happy about the
outcome so far and can't wait to present it to the rest of the
World!"
Founded
in 2008 by singer and lead guitarist Dom R. Crey, Nothgard dragged
along the winning ways since their debut album, Warhorns Of Midgard,
from 2011. The high technical quality of their guitar work and the
epic orchestration of their melodic death metal is exciting to fans
and critics alike. In 2014, the band released another epic milestone
of deadly metal, memorable melodies and influences from both
neo-classical and folk music called Age Of Pandora. After the
release, Nothgard finally signed to Noise Art Records who released
the band's latest album, The Sinner's Sake, their most serious
approach yet to enter the melodic death metal throne. On The
Sinner's Sake, deadly riffs meet playful, catchy lead guitars, while
the epic orchestration arranges for a cinematic atmosphere that will
bring goosebumps to your skin! Completed by Dom R. Crey's raw
vocals, Nothgard's sound is both stormy-spectacular and full of a
sublime atmosphere. With The Sinner's Sake, Nothgard set off into
the most spectacular chapter in the band's history so far. And the
best is yet to come!
Nothgard
line-up: Dom R. Crey -
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Studio Keyboards, Skaahl - Guitars, Nico Kolja
- Bass, Felix Indra - Drums
Nothgard
live:
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany - Wave Gotik Treffen
June 14 - Uttenhofen, Germany - Aaargh Festival
July 5 - Ballenstedt, Germany - Rockharz Open Air
July 15 - Manrode, Germany - Fest Evil Manrode 2018
Aug. 24 - Cham, Germany - Mosh Open Air 2018
Aug. 31 - Nauen, Germany - Rock for Roots XV
MICHAEL
SCHENKER FEST announce European tour for October/November 2018!
MICHAEL
SCHENKER FEST are pleased to announce that they will be touring
Europe and the UK this coming October/November in celebration of
their latest studio album release, »Resurrection«; out now via
Nuclear Blast. The dates will comprise of 12 headline shows with
support coming from multinational melodic metal band Eden's
Curse (UK only!), plus a headline festival appearance at Hard
Rock Hell XII.
"Following a really enjoyable and successful North American
tour, I'm happy to announce that I'll be touring in the UK and
mainland Europe with MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST. On tour we will play
an extended setlist with classics from across the M.S.G. eras plus
UFO,
Scorpions,
TEMPLE OF ROCK and material from the new album »Resurrection«,
too. We have had great fun performing the new songs for the first
time in North America - they've had a great reception from the
audience. Experiencing the third part of my career in such nice
company is a true pleasure. I hope to see you on our UK and
European tour, keep on rockin'!"
Touring
with internationally renowned guitar maestro Michael Schenker will
be three legendary MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP vocalists Gary
Barden, Graham
Bonnet and Robin
Mc Auley plus Michael Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK vocalist Doogie
White. Chris
Glen will be appearing on bass with Ted
McKenna on drums and Steve
Mann on guitar/keys.
MICHAEL
SCHENKER FEST LIVE 2018
featuring 3 original M.S.G. singers Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and
Robin McAuley plus Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW, Michael Schenker's
TEMPLE OF ROCK)
MICHAEL
SCHENKER FEST released their latest studio album »Resurrection«
in March of this year to widespread critical acclaim. Produced by
Michael Schenker and Michael Voss-Schoen, the record additionally
features guest appearances from Kirk Hammett, Wayne Findlay and
Michael Voss-Schoen.
Michael
Schenker is one of the most significant rock guitarists in the
history of music. He has mesmerised the rock community since the
70's with his characteristic guitar playing style and solidified
his place in music history writing hits like 'Doctor Doctor' and
'Rock Bottom' during his time in UFO, as well as composing
SCORPIONS classics such as 'Coast To Coast' and 'Holiday', among
others. His playing has proved influential for several generations
of guitar players.
Back
in 1979, the 'German Wunderkind' decided that he wanted to be his
own boss. He founded the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP aka M.S.G. and
released masterpieces such as »Assault Attack« and »Built To
Destroy«, the live legacy »One Night At Budokan« as well as the
McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP pearls »Perfect Timing« and »Save
Yourself«. M.S.G. also became a home for some great vocalists,
including Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW etc.) and Robin
McAuley. Those guys were also a part of the comprehensive MICHAEL
SCHENKER FEST, whose celebrated Tokyo show was released as live
CD, DVD and Blu-ray in March 2017. Now the time has come for
Michael Schenker to move another step forward: by releasing the
new MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST studio album, he fulfils the
long-awaited dream of all hard rock fans!
Metal
Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of long-time running
NWOBHM legends Satan to its roster.
The
heavy metal quintet has signed a multiple album deal with Metal
Blade and has just finished recordings for their tentative new album
to be released during the second half of 2018!
Comments
Satan: "Metal Blade is part of Satan's past and we are super
excited for it to be part of our future. It seems so fitting, it's
hard to imagine another label that could give us a better platform
for our music today."
While
standard bearers of the NWOBHM movement and responsible for '83's
seminal Court In the Act and '87's Suspended Sentence, with their
tentative new album Satan make it abundantly clear that in 2018 they
are not interested in simply capitalizing on past glories. Comprised
of 10 tracks of searing metal, it is blatantly and profoundly the
work of the Newcastle upon Tyne natives at their very best, infusing
their signature sound with a more raw, wild and spontaneous vibe
than they showcased on 2015's mighty Atom By Atom, in the process
displaying more passion and energy than slews of bands half their
age.
Having
reunited in 2012 and returned to touring duty, Satan - comprised of
six-stringers Russ Tippins and Steve Ramsey, bassist Graeme English,
drummer Sean Taylor and vocalist Brian Ross - once more proved their
collective mettle with 2013's Life Sentence and follow-up Atom By
Atom, both records critically acclaimed and maintaining the high
standards of their earlier releases. With such a powerful collection
in their hands the band were unsurprisingly eager to take it on the
road, and they once again had successful tours and festival runs in
Europe, North America and South America, culminating with a slot
opening for Pentagram in Helsinki, which Tippins counts as a true
honor.
Satan
will unleash their latest batch of classical Heavy Metal songs in
the second half of 2018. Be prepared for one of the best Metal
albums of the year and stay tuned for more information about it!
Satan
line-up: Brian Ross - Vocals, Russ Tippins - Guitars, Steve Ramsey -
Guitars, Graeme English - Bass, Sean Taylor - Drums
Dan
Patlansky announces dates for November 2018 UK tour
Following
his sold-out March 2018 Perfection Kills
UK Tour, South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan
Patlansky will return this year for his November
2018 UK Tour.
Earlier
this year he released his ninth studio album Perfection
Kills. The album is the follow up to 2016’s
critically acclaimed “Introvertigo” which was
voted #1 BluesRock Album2016
by Blues Rock Review.
The
tour kicks off at the Nottingham Rescue Rooms (21
Nov) and include dates in Norwich (22 Nov), Newbury
(23 Nov), Chester (24 Nov), Bury
(25 Nov), Leeds (27 Nov), Bromsgrove
(28 Nov), London (29 Nov) and Bristol (30
Nov).
Patlansky
was nominated as one of Classic Rock magazine’s hotly tipped new
artists of 2015. His album, Dear SilenceThievesreceived
accolades and praise from the British press. He’s been voted Most
Promising Male Blues Artist by Blues & Soul
Magazine, and only recently has he been nominated as Best
International Solo Artist at the Planet Rock
Radio ‘Rocks’ Awards.
Perfection
Kills was recorded at Scherzo Productions,
a recording studio in Dan’s home town of Pretoria, South Africa.
Dan chose Scherzo because he wanted to make a different sounding
record and he felt it was the right studio for his vision.
Perfection
Kills is all
about my vision of making a record that still makes the song
writing a priority as in the past, the final product delivers a
far more real and organic result.”
What
sets the new album apart from its predecessors is the honesty and
live sound of the songs. “To me it feels like a band playing
live in the studio which isn’t far from the truth. As mentioned
the songs are still the priority and always will be, but on this
album they come across far closer to the way they will sound live.
This is the album I’ve wanted to make for a few years now. So
all I wanted to do was get the sound and production in my head
across to the listeners in a raw and charmingly rough way.”
What
songs from the new album is Dan most looking forward to playing on
the road?
“The
first single, Dog Day, and the songs Johnny,
Mayday and Too Far Gone
are first that come to mind. I think all the songs will translate
at a different level compared to previous songs on the live stage.
I cannot wait to test drive the tunes.”
Perfection Kills is a concept that Dan
whole heartedly believes in. Says Dan, “In any art form
perfection doesn’t exist because there is no yard stick to
measure it by. The pursuit of perfection ends up doing far more
harm to the art than good. This was the mind set we adhered to
when we went into the recording studio, “Why try to be
perfect?”
Dan
Patlansky - never
far from like-minded genius, guitarist, singer songwriter, and
globally respected purveyor of the blues, sidles into his second
successive decade as one of the world’s finest blues-based
storytellers of his generation.
Ever
since his debut album, Standing at the Station,
followed by his 2004 major label (Blue Note, EMI produced)
masterstroke True Blues, Patlansky has
immersed himself in the rich and rollicking world of blues rock
music. In February 2005, and again in July 2006, Selwyn Miller,
the New Orleans based manager of David Gates, Bread, Randy
Crawford and Petula Clark (amongst others), took Patlansky to New
Orleans to showcase his outstanding talent.
In
2006, Fender acknowledged his talent with a guitar and amp
endorsement, making him only one of six on the continent to enjoy
such a privilege.
As
Dan settled into his groove, what followed was a
barrage of brilliantly executed eclectic and acoustic blues
albums. 2006 brought with Real, Move
My Soul in 2009, 20 Stones in 2012, and the
unplugged wonder of 2013’s acoustically anchored Wooden
Thoughts release.
With
each new release, Patlansky’s albums brought with him a tighter
and more engaging lyrical twist and even more interesting turns,
all of which led beautifully to his much anticipated 2014 full-
electric album released in May. In December 2014, Dear
Silence Thieves(produced by Theo Crous) was voted
the #1Blues Rock Album in the
world released for 2014 by Blues Rock Review,
alongside names such as Joe Bonamassa, Rival Sons, Devon Allman,
The Black Keys, Philip Sayce, and many more.
“After
over a decade of making albums for us, Dan’s seventh album
continues to deliver the goods that have made him the premier
blues rock guitar player in South Africa, if not one of the top in
the world.” – Kevin O’Rourke, Blues Rock
Review.
Patlanskystarted 2014 off with a bang when he was chosen to open
for Bruce Springsteen in front of 64 000 people
at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in February on his High
Hopes tour. Patlansky was personally approved by Springsteen
as support act, seeing as Springsteen rarely has guest artists for
his shows. A milestone, Patlansky played in front of the biggest
audience of his career.
After
touring Europe in 2013 with Everlast, Patlanskyreturned to the continent in October 2014 for another
tour to promote Dear Silence Thieves. He
impressed Norway when he headlined the Fjord Blues
Festival with words such as ‘magic’ and ‘religious
experience’ used to describe his performance.
With
successful shows in the Netherlands and Germany, Patlanskyended his European tour by headlining Denmark’s Horsens
Blues Festival, where he played at the ‘Showcase
Stage’ in the basement in 2013.
After
Dear Silence Thieveswas voted the #1Blues Rock Album in the world by Blues
Rock Review in 2014, Patlansky received raving reviews in
European and international press for the album. Dear
Silence Thieves was released in the UK on 27 April
2015, the same day he performed a launch showcase concert at The
Borderline in London. Dan also visited Europe in May,
June and July and performed shows throughout the UK, Poland, the
Netherlands and Germany.
In
March 2015, legendary guitarist Joe Satriani
announced Patlanksy as special guest on his UK Shockwave
November 2015 tour which stretched over the course of 31 days, 10
countries and 25 shows.
In
May 2016, Dan released the follow up album to Dear Silence
Thieves with Theo Crous helming the production, entitledINTROVERTIGO. Patlansky used his personal life
experiences as inspiration for the album to ultimately marry good
songs with guitar playing, and the album has been received with
critical acclaim both in SA and abroad.
Dan
kicked off 2016 with his Sweet Home Africa Solo Acoustic Tour,
followed by his INTROVERTIGO album
launch tour in April in South Africa. In May 2016, Dan
performed as special guest on award-winning Blues Rock band, King
King’s nationwide UK tour, performing 26 shows over the
course of May and June 2016 in Germany Netherlands and the UK.
Back in South Africa, Dan completed a nationwide
solo acoustic tour.
Patlansky
ended 2016 on a high note when INTROVERTIGO
was voted as the #1 Blues Rock Album in 2016 by
Blues Rock Review, becoming the first artist ever to
place #1 on Blues Rock Review’s Top 20 Albums of the Year twice
(Dear Silence Thieves 2014, Introvertigo 2016). The album was also
voted #8 of the Top 15 albums of 2016 by The Blues Magazine.
Patlanskyreturned to the UK for his first-ever headline tour in
April and May 2017 touring with special guest Ash Wilson.
After
touring South Africa, Dan returns to the UK in November 2017 as
special guest on Joanne Shaw Taylor’s tour.
His
9th studio album, PERFECTION KILLS, is
set for worldwide release on Friday 2nd February 2017.
Awards,
Nominations and Ratings:
Dear
Silence Thieves (album)
*Voted Best Blues Rock Album 2014 – Blues Rock Review 2014
*UK iTunes Top Twenty Blues Albums – November 2015
*Hot Contender “Album of the Year”- Blues & Soul Magazine
- December 2015
*Album named #41 in Classic Rock Magazine’s ’50 Best Albums of
2015’
20
Stones (album)
*UK iTunes Top Twenty Blues Albums – November 2015
Introvertigo
(album)
*Voted Best Blues Rock Album 2016 – Blues Rock Review 2016
*Voted #8 ‘Top 15 Albums of 2016’ – Blues Magazine
Dan
Patlansky
*Top 20 Blues Rock Artists – Blues Magazine – December 2015
*Male Artist of the Year – Blues & Soul Magazine –
December 2015
*#4 of 10 Best Rock Guitarists in the World – Total Guitar
Magazine - December 2015
*Nominated ‘Best International Solo Artist’ – Planet Rock
Radio ‘Rocks Awards’ February 2016
*Nominated and rated #2 in the category of Top 5 ‘Overseas
Artist of the Year' – British Blues Awards – September 2016
Discography
Perfection
Kills (2018) INTROVERTIGO (2016)
Dear Silent Thieves (2015) Wooden Thoughts (2013) 20 Stones (2012) Move My Soul (2009) Real (2006) True Blues (2004) Standing at the Station (1999)
Leverage
return to Frontiers family for new release
We
are excited to welcome back to the Frontiers' family the recently
reunited Finnish Melodic Metal masters LEVERAGE!
Leverage
landed on the scene with the independent release of their debut
album, “Tides” in 2006. With their blend of Symphonic and
Melodic Hard Rock, with some Progressive Metal twists, Leverage
created a buzz on the scene and were signed by Frontiers for the
release of their second album, "Blind Fire" in 2008
before moving to a different home for
their next album, "Circus Colossus" (2009). The band
became inactive not too long after the release of that album.
Somewhere
during the lengthy hiatus, guitarist and band founder Tuomas
Heikkinen started writing some heavy rock songs with Mikko
Salovaara for Kimmo Blom to sing. This was at first more like
’therapy’....making music just for the sake of it. However,
writing with Mikko and especially later, getting to play some Rainbow
tribute gigs under the "Wolf Moon Rising" moniker, the
guys started to get the feeling that the time was right to make
the next step and bring back the sleeping monster that is
LEVERAGE. The new lineup now includes Kimmo Blom (ex-Urban Tale)
on vocals, Tuomas Heikkinen and Mikko Salovaara on guitar, Marko
Niskala on keyboards, Sami Norrbacka on bass, and Valtteri
Revonkorpi on drums.
"Of
original Leverage members, Torsti Spoof had already switched his
career to writing film scores and Pekka Hansio Heino was busy
singing working with Brother
Firetribe,” says Tuomas. "There’s never been any
issues and nothing but brother-like friendship between any of
us, it was just obvious that we couldn’t continue LEVERAGE as
a heavy rock band with the same line-up. In a way, this is a
circle closing. Kimmo was actually supposed to be the vocalist
on the first pre-production demos of what became ’Tides’
back in the day, but he was too busy at that time with Urban
Tale for it to happen."
Leverage’s
new lineup already went into the studio and came up with an
impressive single, “Red Moon Over Sonora”, which you can see
a lyric video for here: https://youtu.be/8HlQs9biK4I
"It’s
a blast to enter a new era with the new line-up and a renewed
relationship with Frontiers, who we believe is the powerhouse
for bands like us,” concludes Tuomas. "We’re super
excited about the new music we’re working on right now and
look forward to sharing it through new releases and playing
live.”
You
can expect new music very soon as the band is set to deliver a
digital only EP this year and a new release to come in early
2019!
TNT
return with brand new studio album entitled 'XIII' this June
TNT
will release their new album, "XIII" on June 8, 2018!
More details and first single COMING SOON on Frontiers Music Srl!
XIII
tracklisting:
1.
WE’RE GONNA MAKE IT
2. NOT FEELING ANYTHING
3. FAIR WARNING
4. IT’S ELECTRIC
5. WHERE YOU BELONG
6. CAN’T BREATHE ANYMORE
7. GET READY FOR SOME HARD ROCK
8. PEOPLE, COME TOGETHER
9. TEARS IN MY EYES
10. 17th OF MAY
11. CATCH A WAVE
12. SUNSHINE
Sunstorm
return with new album on Frontiers Music Srl
The
fabulous Joe
Lynn Turner project, SUNSTORM will release their new album,
THE ROAD TO HELL on June 8, 2018! First single and pre-orders
COMING SOON on Frontiers Music Srl!
THE
ROAD TO HELL tracklisting:
1.
ONLY THE GOOD WILL SURVIVE
2. THE ROAD TO HELL
3. ON THE EDGE
4. BLIND THE SKY
5. MY EYES ON YOU
6. FUTURE TO COME
7. EVERYWHERE
8. RESURRECTION
9. CALLING
10. STATE OF THE HEART
11. STILL FIGHTING
