Skarlett Riot are excited to announce the release of the first single and video from their forthcoming CD, ‘We Are The Brave’ (out Feb 16th).

From the crunching opening guitar riff ‘Rising’ powers into Skarlett’s emotion filled vocals which lift the chorus onto another level. 

Already proving a hit at radio, ‘Rising’ marks another step forward in this remarkable young band’s career.

The four piece head out on the road in support of ‘We Are The Brave’, with dates confirmed with Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind guitarist Gus G and the legendary Kamelot.

Check out Skarlett Riot’s fabulous new video clip here; https://youtube.com/watch?v=yxBxe0KSgqA

Keep an eye out for the track on Scuzz and Kerrang TV and get those requests in!

Catch the band on tour in February and March with Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) and Kamelot! 

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Mikael Erlandsson from Gothenburg is one of the best singer songwriters in Sweden today, and this band, originally formed in 2002, has been only one of his many projects in a career which has seen many highs. Beside LAD for example, he has since 2006, also been the front man in Swedish super group Secret Service and has participated in the band’s many live tours all over the world. He has recorded four successful solo albums and his Japanese record company (together with XTC Productions) originally came up with the idea of putting him together (in 2002) with fantastic Fair Warning guitar player Andy Malecek – the result being some ten albums in a fruitful career that has run consistently from then ‘til now.

Mikael and Andy were originally joined by Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Leven of Europe-fame and their self-titled debut album represented the best of Scandinavian melodic rock heritage, but it also added a distinctive Fair Warning influence of course, which came from the presence of Malecek’s guitar.
  
Three-fifths of the line-up soon departed; due in no small reason to the comeback of Europe itself, but since then the band has forged ahead as a four piece with great musicians such as bassist Marcel Jacob (Talisman), who sadly tragically died in 2009 and was replaced by Nalley Påhlsson (Treat, Therion), and drummer Jamie Borger (Talisman, Secret Service).
 
Malecek himself sadly departed the band in 2014 because of personal reasons but his replacement was none other than guitar genius Peter “Pac” Söderström, a guitar player that had earlier added rhythm guitars to many of the band’s previous albums.
 
Album number 11, “Level Eleven” is already released in Japan but coming out through AOR Heaven here on February 23rd 2015, it looks set to raise the bar on Swedish melodic rock to new levels with a combination of classic rock references and modern sound; all given that huge and dynamic Erlandsson touch!
 
All LAD albums are recorded at XTC Studios in Stockholm, and this is no exception. Executive producer is once again Ulf Wahlberg (Secret Service).

AOR Heaven - Release: 23 February 2015

Released on 20 February 2015 - Frontiers Music 

Cd1 : Against The Odds; Overload; Traveller In Time; Sunrise; Stealin’; I’m Ready; Can’t Take That Away; Between Two Worlds; One Minute; Nail On The Head.

Cd2 : Into The Wild; Gypsy; Look At Yourself; Box Wah Box; July Morning; Lady In Black; Free’n’Easy; Easy Livin’.

Dvd (Blu Ray) : Against The Odds; Overload; Traveller In Time; Sunrise; Stealin’; I’m Ready; Can’t Take That Away; Between Two Worlds; One Minute; Nail On The Head; Into The Wild; Gypsy; Look At Yourself; Box Wah Box; July Morning; Lady In Black; Free’n’Easy; Easy Livin’.

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 40 million albums since their inception in 1969. From their early incarnation as Spice (joined by members of the Gods), through record breaking tours, gold and platinum selling albums, timeless chart scaling anthems and a fiercely dedicated fan base of worldwide proportions, Uriah Heep can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Originally founded by vocalist David Byron and guitarist Mick Box, Uriah Heep have been through an incredible number of permutations, with Mick Box always at the helm. Long standing keyboard player Phil Lanzon and vocalist Bernie Shaw were recruited nearly 30 years ago in 1986. Drummer Russell Gilbrook who has now been with the band 7 years, has recorded studio albums “Wake the Sleeper”, “Into the Wild” & “Outsider”. “Wake the Sleeper” heralded an exciting new phase for the band, taking Heep’s classic sound right into the future. The band celebrated its 40th anniversary an aptly titled greatest hits re-recordings album called “Celebration”. Dave Rimmer, who had been standing in for Trevor Bolder (ex-David Bowie's Spiders From Mars), continues as the bassist, and with the band’s diary for the foreseeable future as full as ever.

In January 2011, the band returned to the studio once again to record “Into the Wild” which began with a strong start in Germany at #32 and the band once again returned to the road for a worldwide tour. Playing to nearly 150,000 people, in Eastern Europe, Australia, Japan, and America and playing in 58 different countries in total.

“Recording a live DVD in London at Koko's was just fantastic. Our fans travelled from all over the world to be there, and be part of this magic night,” says Mick Box. “This added so much to the atmosphere, and thankfully it was captured on camera. We debuted two songs from our new CD, 'Outsider,' that night, and the reaction was just incredible, proving that we have the best fans in the world.”

URIAH HEEP
Mick Box, Philip Lanzon, Bernie Shaw, Russell Gilbrook, Dave Rimmer

PRODUCED BY
Mike Paxman

We are very pleased to announce the following US Headline tour dates as part of the 'War of Kings' World tour 2015

Sat/Apr-25 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

Good morning .. On June 2 Jason left California Breed.

We had just gone on sale with tickets for the USA and Europe tours. I felt it necessary to commit to these shows, as we had recorded an album and we needed to play and promote our work.  Joey C came in and played drums and helped us out on tour, and I am supremely grateful for this.

What I couldn't commit to was a second album. Cali Breed was Jason Andrew and myself, and there was no way moving forward without all 3 original members.

Over the past 4 decades I have built a very loving and loyal fan base, where I know most of you , through touring , signing autographs for all , or on social networks, where I see your photographs or avatar , and answer you, in whatever you wish to ask or share with me.

Those of you who have met me , or know me , know that I deeply care about LIFE...

I am currently working on 3 projects , 2 musical & one movie ...I will give more details as I move forward .

This is a loving ... And safe Place.
The Canvas of my LIFE is vast ...and I go ...where my spirit.. Leads me ..
Big love to all my fans, friends and GOLDEN ones across our Planet ...
In my world LOVE is the answer .. Remember this

A few words from Kane Robert regarding the sad passing of Victor Ruzzo.

A few days ago I got the news that drummer, Victor Ruzzo had died. He was a key player in my band in New York called Criminal Justice back in the day before hooking with Alice Cooper. Alice and I recorded a lot of demos in his garage studio in upstate New York and Victor also played on my first major release on MCA. Great guy, great drummer, great singer.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CHRIS : OK guys, just a quick update with what's going on, and i know some people are asking, why a solo acoustic project? Basically, every year Absolva tends to have Jan & most of Feb off touring and Blaze Bayley is over in Brazil this year. Which also tends to lead me going stir crazy at home or spend most of my time in the pub. So I said I was going to do something different this time. 

So I had some studio time available at Bart's in Belgium during in the last European Tour, so with my days off I recorded this Acoustic Album 'Restless'. Featuring Wizz Wizzard & Luke Appleton, so I decided to tour this acoustic show, in Jan & Feb, to keep myself busy. The reaction I've got from this has been fantastic, and the 2 tracks that have been released online everyone seems to dig them.

After losing his best friend and band mate to a drug overdose, 80's metal rock star Frankie Banali must forge ahead to conquer his loss, regain his life, and get the band back together one more time.

QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back - on Showtime 29th January 2015, iTunes / DVD 19th May 2015!

King's X planning CD and vinyl re-issues for 2015; band seeks old photos, flyers, etc.

E-MAIL PHOTOS AND IMAGES FOR CONSIDERATION TO kingsxphotos@gmail.com.

New Download Single ´Broken` - Band has started initial preparations for upcoming new studio album

Punk Rock Holiday: First names!

Symphonic Metal Masters KAMELOT entered the studio in mid 2014 to begin recording their follow-up to the highly acclaimed chart topping album Silverthorn. The new album will make KAMELOT history as it will be released worldwide (excl. Asia) on Napalm Records/Universal and Napalm Records / ADA-Warner as an exclusive licensing deal through the band's KAMELOT Music LLC this April/May 2015. In support of this highly anticipated release, KAMELOT will hit the road starting in March for select UK shows, followed by a massive North America Tour this Spring, with special guests Dragonforce (UK). Select Summer Festivals will follow and the band returns to Europe in September/October for their biggest headliner tour to date.

“We are extremely excited about having a growing and hungry independent label like Napalm with the power of major distribution that we will get with Universal and ADA Warner.” states KAMELOT founder and guitarist Thomas Youngblood.

 Thomas Caser, Vice President of Napalm Records:
“Being a fan since the band’s Epica release it has always been a dream for me to work with KAMELOT! Finally this dream has come true and we at Napalm Records are delighted and honoured to announce this signing. I foresee a bright future and we will spare no effort to bring the band to where they deserve to be – the top! Watch out for the band’s monumental new album this spring and witness KAMELOT & Napalm Records conquering the world in 2015!”

KAMELOT have held their own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music: their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progressive elements as well as cross-references to doom/gothic metal and classical music, which have allowed their songs to define their own genre. Two of their most successful releases in particular, namely the albums Karma (2001) and The Black Halo (2005), are prime examples of KAMELOT’s multi-layered approach, intensity and outstanding musicality. Their last effort Silverthorn, saw the band raise this demanding standard even higher, because the album stands the test of time as a true masterpiece of grand gestures, gritty melodies and haunting atmospheres, showcasing KAMELOT at their finest.

Catch KAMELOT live on their upcoming live shows:

12.03.2015 IRL – Dublin / Button Factory
13.03.2015 UK  –  Pwllheli / HammerFest VII Festival
14.03.2015 UK  –  London / O2 Academy Islington
25.04.2015 MX – Mexico D.F. / José Cuervo Salón
09.07.2015 CZ  –  Vizovice / Masters Of Rock Festival

KAMELOT North American Tour With Special Guest Dragonforce:

4/27: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
4/28: Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theater
4/29: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
5/1: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
5/2: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
5/3: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theater
5/5: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
5/6: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
5/7: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
5/9: Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre
5/10: Saskatoon, SK @ Louis Pub
5/11: Calgary, AL @ MacEwan Hall
5/12: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
5/14: San Francisco, CA @ Regency Center
5/15: Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove
5/16: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
5/18: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
5/20: Austin, TX @ Emo’s
5/21: New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Civic Theater
5/22: Birmingham, IL @ Iron City Live
5/23: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

For More Info Visit:
www.kamelot.com
www.facebook.com/kamelotofficial
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords