Detritus
Issue #379
Week of September 4, 2006
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-We're a day late due to the Labor Day holiday here in the US earlier
this week. Either that or I'm still reeling from some weird stuff I've
seen this week on the streets here in downtown Chicago, including (but
not limited to) people dressed up like ninjas and handing out free
copies of a newspaper yesterday. O-kayyyy... :) - Tim

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-Overkill, Hades, And Non-Fiction Vets Launch The Cursed

One of the most instantly recognizable voices in all of heavy metal,
Overkill's Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth has for the first time in his
career momentarily stepped out of his full-time band. With the launch
of The Cursed, Ellsworth is joined by guitarist Dan Lorenzo (ex-Hades
and Non-Fiction), bassist Job the Raver (Murder 1), and drummer Mike
Cristi (ex-Non-Fiction). Ellsworth and Lorenzo began collaborating
together in late 2005, and came up with a style that while still
heavy, is a departure from the intense metal of Overkill.

"Dan and I always 'fit' on a personal level," explains Ellsworth.
"We've been friends since Non-Fiction toured with Overkill in '93 --
professionally, he's a riff-monster. I always thought, 'If I could get
my hands on one of those riffs...' Well now I can and the result is by
all means cursed." The New Jersey-based group soon caught the
attention of Screaming Ferret Wreckords, who recently signed the
quartet.

"Being a long time fan of Bobby's and Dan's work, I'm both excited and
honored to be launching their new project," Screaming Ferret president
Tim Koukos points out. "This band has a powerful, fresh sound.
Listening to their demo was like getting hit with a sack of bricks --
simply killer! I look forward to a long relationship with Bobby, Dan
and The Cursed."

Screaming Ferret Wreckords plans an early 2007 release.

Songs from the forthcoming yet-to-be-titled Cursed debut include:

1) Sweeter
2) Evil, In The Bag
3) Breaking Her Down
4) Best Of The Worst
5) Native Tongue
6) Serpentine Slither
7) All's Right
8) Leven Als God In Frankrijk (English translation: God In France)
9) One Time
10) Queen Of The Down
11) Generate Her

Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth - vocals (from Overkill)
Dan Lorenzo - guitar (from Hades)
Mike Cristi - drums (from Non-Fiction)
Job the Raver - bass (from Murder 1)

Internet:
http://www.the-cursed.net/
http://www.screamingferret.com/

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-METAL'S DARKSIDE VOL. II Featuring Jasmin St. Claire Update And
Streaming Interviews On-line!

METAL'S DARKSIDE VOLUME II - THE DEEPLY DISTURBED
Hosted by Jasmin St. Claire

COMING SOON on DVD - interviews posted online NOW!

The metal bombshell and music crusader, Jasmin St. Claire, has
wrangled her appetite for brutality and deviance into the homes of her
extreme music allies by virtue of her successful entrepreneurship of
the METAL'S DARKSIDE DVD collection distributed through MVD.

The "completely unabashed and quite compelling" as dubbed by Metal
Maniacs, Jasmin St. Claire has succeeded in apprehending premier
artists to reveal without reservation to their feinding music addicts.

Step into Jasmin's lair at MetalsDarkside.com.

Now streaming video interviews featuring artists such as:
Children Of Bodom, Wicked Wisdom, Chimaira and more!

Also included are newly updated photo galleries, media downloads and
tons more!

Stay tuned to MetalsDarkside.com for all the latest news on the
upcoming Metal's Darkside radio show as well as frequent media and
artist updates!

METAL'S DARKSIDE VOLUME ONE still available for purchase on
MetalsDarkside.com!

Track list for VOLUME ONE:

1. Interview with George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher of Cannibal Corpse
2. Video: Cannibal Corpse "Decency Defied"
3. Interview Ted Aguilar and Dennis Pepa of Death Angel
4. Video: Death Angel "Thicker Than Blood"
5. Interview with Nevermore
6. Video: Nevermore "The Final Product"
7. Interview with Satyr of Satyricon
8. Video: Satyricon "Fuel For Hatred"
9. Interview with Pat Lachman of Damageplan
10. A Tribute to Dimebag Darrell
11. Clips from METAL'S DARKSIDE VOLUME II

Bonus:
Additional interview footage with George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher of
Cannibal Corpse

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-Music Marketing Bulletin From Bob Baker Of TheBuzzFactor.com

Are You Ready to Do Music Full-Time?

It's the dream of virtually every aspiring musician. Being able to
generate enough steady income from your music to quit your day job --
and live a fulfilling life centered around music and creativity, on
your own terms.

Does this describe you? If so, please visit this new, special Web page
right away:

http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/full-time-indie-music.html

What you'll find there are details about an in-depth, three-hour
interview I did with indie success story John Taglieri. I've been so
impressed with John over the years, I've featured him in three of my
books. He's not only smart and talented, but he lives the essence of
what it means to be a self-empowered independent artist.

A few years ago he set a goal of playing music full-time. Through
sheer determination and drive, he worked methodically toward that
goal. He quit his last job nearly two years ago and has since sold
thousands of his self-released CDs, tours the country when he wants
to, and has thousands of fans around the world.

John is a living, breathing example of what a focused artist can
accomplish on his own. Read more about what he has to say right now
at:

htp://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/full-time-indie-music.html

You'll be glad you did. Thanks!

-Bob

P.S. There are lots of places to turn for good ideas and music career
advice. But much of it is abstract theory. The best way to learn is
from someone who has not only done it, but is doing it right now.

John Taglieri is doing what most musicians only talk and dream about.
Listen to him. Learn from him. Be inspired by him. Visit this Web page
right now:

http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/full-time-indie-music.html

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-BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend - Friday Night Show Cancelled

BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend organizers have announced the cancellation of the
Friday, October 13th show that was dubbed the Night Of Power and was
set to feature headliners Helloween before they backed out of their
previously scheduled North American tour. The following is a statement
from BW&BK President/CEO "Metal" Tim Henderson:

"Words can't express how disappointed we are at having to cancel the
first night of the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend IV that was scheduled to take
place on October 13th, 2006 at the Medley in Montreal, QC. Ticket
refunds will be honored via TicketPro (for purchases made at TicketPro
outlets) and Medley (for purchases made elsewhere) as of September 11,
2006. We will also honor the Friday night ticket on Saturday (October
14th) -- the Night Of Extreme Metal featuring Testament, Brutal Truth,
Dismember, Grave and two other acts TBA.

"Both Stephan Mellul (BCI President) and myself have been desperately
working to try to fill up a bill, but we've run into numerous
obstacles such as competing festivals (Live N' Loud festivals in South
America and Loud Park in Japan on the same weekend) that have many of
the possible key replacement bands booked already, and other potential
acts currently in the studio/busy. Trust me, we did NOT want to travel
down this path as hundreds of tickets had been sold so far for the
Night Of Power. Despite Helloween's claims of 'economical and routing'
issues, we tried at great lengths to renegotiate with them, as to be
left in the cold with such short notice to find a replacement was a
serious blow. And the fact that they cancelled the show that coincides
with the 100th Anniversary of BW&BK Magazine adds more to our
frustration and displeasure. But don't fret, our Night Of Extreme
Metal is on full speed ahead with the following 'committed acts':
Testament, Brutal Truth, Dismember, Grave and two more bands to be
announced.

"Once again, we deeply apologize for the cancellation."

Tickets are still on sale now for the the Night Of Extreme Metal
(Saturday, October 14th) at TicketPro.ca for $34.99 CDN (plus
applicable taxes). For more information visit the official Web site
for the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend IV - Back For More at
http://bwbk6pack.com/ .

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-Howard Leese Solo Album To Feature Guest Stars

Guitarist Howard ( http://www.myspace.com/howardleese ) Leese, (Heart/
Paul Rodgers) whose solo album is being recorded for Stuart Smith and
Richie Onori's Black ( http://www.blackstarrecords.com/ ) Star Records
label, has had Joe Lynn Turner sing a song on the record called "Alive
Again." Joe Lynn has also sung a smoking duet with Deanna (
http://www.myspace.com/deannajohnston ) Johnston, ("Rock Star: INXS"),
called "Hot To Cold" which is possibly being slated for the single.
The album is nearing completion and should be released towards the end
of this year. Leese says he feels "Alive Again" is one of the best
vocal performances he's heard in years and was blown away by Deanna
Johnston's performance on "Hot To Cold" and was amazed at how well her
and Joe's voices blended together. The duet's lyrics and melody were
written by Deanna Johnston. More guests will be announced soon.

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-W:O:A Newsletter September 2006

W:O:A 2006 - Thanks for your support!

The 17th Wacken Open Air festival is over and over the three days
we've been able to celebrate the friendliest Heavy Metal festival on
this planet.

40,000 visitors from all over the world, made sure even before the
festival kicked off, that a big "SOLD OUT" could be reported. We would
like to thank all of the metalheads, who have made this festival what
it is today, the biggest and most important metal party of the year.

We also thank the journalists for their support. There were 3,500
writers and photographers from 36 countries reporting the harmony with
which Heavy Metal brings to all races. Thanks a lot for your amazing
support and good work over the last 17 years.

So that 2006 could also run smoothly we needed quite a few helping
hands.

A crew of a thousand managed in just two weeks, to change 140 hectars
of grazing land into a festival area. In this short time the logistics
for a small town was formed.

600 security people guaranteed the safety of the visitors over the
three days along with 1,600 paramedics, police and firemen/women were
on call who luckily didn't have any nasty situations to deal with.

This year our site crew set up over 16,000m of wire fencing and then
hung 6,000 cover sheets over them, alongside this came the 1,500m
stage and entrance barriers. 500 different signs and 1,000m of
emergency roads had to be produced. Our tent builders erected 8 giant
tents in a short space of time.

So that the logistic behind and on the stage functioned, 100km of
electric cable was layed and 45 containers with 40 telephone
connections were set up.

The stage builders used 100 tons of steel to build four stages and 70
generators produced enough electricity to supply a small town.

For this year's festival, 1,000 mobile toilets and 250m of pissoir
piping was set up over the whole area.

The result being that 140,000 m³ of waste water per day was disposed
of.

The catering crew provided food for 600 workers and 1,500 artists 24
hours a day.

And finally, in just two days enough rubbish to fill 50 artic lorries
was disposed of.

The 17th W:O:A had a few innovations running. One of these was the
Full Metal Bag. As we were forced to take a camping fee this year just
to keep up with the costs of efficiently disposing of all the waste,
for 10 EUROS the visitor could not only camp and park in the camping
area but also received a bag filled with goodies such as a torch, rain
cape, seat cushion, CD and other gimmicks. The extra 5 EUROS was
received back when the rubbish bag was returned to us at the end of
the festival.

We are proud that the W:O:A 2006, was not only completely sold out,
but that once again it was the most peaceful of all of the European
music festivals.

The Wacken Open Air enjoys the reputation in the Metal scene as being
the most uncompromising festival in the loud and heavy section.
Whereas similar festivals over the years have chased the trends, the
organisers of Wacken have stayed true to the Metal genre. Through
this, W:O:A has established itself to be the trusted institution for
the heavy section and made the first weekend in August an obligatory
date in the calender for fans all over the world to take the
pilgrimage.

This year 3,000 villagers from Wacken and the surrounding area were
our guests. To these people and all of the administrive bodies in the
local area we give special thanks. Without you and your support the
festival would not be what it is today.

The festival is the Headliner and the bands play their Best of
Programme...

We're looking forward to next year, when for the 18th time we'll be
screaming:

Faster - Harder - Louder -- see you in Wacken - rain or shine --

Thank you all Metalheadz for your support

W:O:A 2006 Survey

We're very interested in your opinion of the W:O:A 2007 so we put a
sorvey online!

Everybody who will fill out the form will have the chance to win some
prices like DVDs, CDs and Merch!

So, please fill out the survey!

Thanks!!

Link: W:O:A Umfrage
http://www.wacken.com/en/woa2007/main-bands/umfrage/

W:O:A 2006 Gallery online

The gallery is back online this year with many images from the W:O:A
2006!

And this year again you have the possibility to upload your own
images. Just register yourself at the gallery:

Link: W:O:A Gallery
http://gallery.wacken.com/

W:O:A Merchandise

From now on you'll find the latest W:O:A Merchandise at
http://www.metaltix.com/ !

There'll you'll find everything a Metal heart wants!

Link: Merchlink
http://www.metaltix.com/link/?cat,2737,nlwoa200609

W:O:A 2007 - and the Party goes on!

Next year in August the W:O:A will take place again!

Date 2007: 02.08. - 04.08.2007

The first confirmed bands are:

BLIND GUARDIAN
IMMORTAL - Reunion, The one and only Open Air Show in Germany 2007
SAXON - A Night To Remember
STRATOVARIUS - Only Open Air Show in Germany
GRAVE DIGGER
THERION
SAMAEL
SCHANDMAUL

and many more!

Limited X-Mas Tickets available: X-MAS Package 2007, inkl. Kult T-
Shirt & Special Gimmick!

3 Days Festival Ticket: 65,- EUR (incl. 7% MwSt, plus 5,- EUR VVK Fee)

Send-out at mid september 2006! Limited to 10,000 units!

Link: Ticketlink
http://www.metaltix.com/link/?cat,2013,nlwoa200609

Wacken Radio
Wacken Videocast
Wacken Podcast

Here an message about our online stuff about the W:O:A 2006:

Wacken Radio
Metal on the Internet Radio:
http://www.wackenradio.com/

Wacken Videocast
Some of the gigs of the W:O:A 2006 as a videocast:
http://streaming.wacken.com/

Wacken Podcast
Some of the pressconferences and our Metal Harry on Tour:
subscribe to podcast (ITunes needed):
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?
id=163608353
Download Wacken Podcast:
http://podcast.wacken.com/

For more news please visit our W:O:A homepage:
http://www.wacken.com/

And now we still wish you some peaceful and restful days:
SEE YOU IN WACKEN - RAIN OR SHINE!

Yours W:O:A Team

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-Dream Theater SCORE DVD Debuts At #1 On Billboard's Music DVD Chart

Release Marks Band's First #1 Chart Debut

LOS ANGELES -- Dream Theater's newly released DVD, SCORE: 20th
ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR LIVE WITH THE OCTAVARIUM ORCHESTRA, has debuted
at #1 on Billboard's Music DVD chart.

Dream Theater concluded its lengthy 20th Anniversary World Tour
earlier this year with a triumphant sold-out concert at New York
City's famed Radio City Music Hall. The emotional performance included
songs representing two decades of music from the acclaimed progressive
hard rock quintet and featured the band backed by a 30-piece orchestra
during the show's second set. Rhino Records captures every note from
that special evening with CD and DVD versions of SCORE: 20TH
ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR LIVE WITH THE OCTAVARIUM ORCHESTRA. Both became
available from Rhino on Aug. 29 at all retail outlets and
http://www.rhino.com/ for a suggested retail price of $24.98 for the
three-CD collection and $24.99 for the double DVD. A digital version
of the album is also available for download at all digital outlets.

The CD and DVD versions both feature the Apr. 1 concert in its
entirety and contain nearly three hours of virtuoso metal from
guitarist John Petrucci; drummer Mike Portnoy; vocalist James LaBrie;
bassist John Myung and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. As the culmination
of two decades spent mostly on the road, Portnoy says the Radio City
Music Hall performance was a defining moment in the band's legendary
20-year run that captures the group at the pinnacle of its prowess.
"Never before have I been moved onstage as much as I was that night,"
he recalls. "There were several points where I was literally brought
to tears by the power and emotion in the air."

A treat for the legion of longtime Dream Theater fans devoted to the
band's dynamic sound and marathon live shows, SCORE touches upon every
era of the band's career. Ranging from "Another Won," the first song
the band ever wrote when they formed in 1985 at the Berklee College Of
Music in Boston, spanning all the way through the band's latest studio
album, 2005's OCTAVARIUM.

The first disc includes "Afterlife" from Dream Theater's 1989 debut,
WHEN DREAM AND DAY UNITE, along with "Under A Glass Moon," from 1992's
breakthrough album IMAGES AND WORDS, "Innocence Faded" from 1994's
AWAKE, "The Spirit Carries On" from 1999's SCENES FROM A MEMORY, and
the rare outtake "Raise The Knife," an 11-minute workout from 1997's
FALLING INTO INFINITY sessions.

The second and third discs of SCORE feature Dream Theater backed by a
30-piece orchestra. Led by conductor and arranger Jamshied Sharifi,
the Octavarium Orchestra accompanied the band as they tackled one of
DT's most complex pieces of music, the 40-minute epic "Six Degrees Of
Inner Turbulence." The inimitable New York-based band ended its
anniversary concert with an intense, 30-minute version of "Octavarium"
before returning for an encore to thank their rabid supporters with a
performance of the fan favorite "Metropolis."

Directed by Portnoy, the DVD version of SCORE is fueled by Dream
Theater's inspired performance and highlights the concert's
spectacular light show. The DVD also features video backdrops that
projected sly references about the band's past throughout the evening.
In addition to the complete concert, the DVD contains several extras,
including the animated sequence played during the band's performance
of "Octavarium," and a one-hour documentary -- "The Score So Far..."
-- covering the band's career, unreleased footage, and interviews with
current and previous band members. As another bonus, the DVD includes
three live performances culled from Portnoy's archives: "Another Day,"
from a 1993 concert in Tokyo; a 2002 performance of "The Great Debate"
in Bucharest; and a 2005 performance of "Honor Thy Father" in Chicago.

A grassroots phenomenon for 20 years, Dream Theater continues to
record studio albums acclaimed for award-winning musicianship as well
as artistic vision. To meet the demands of a demanding global fan
base, the band also maintains an active touring schedule that
regularly includes sold-out performances around the world. "The
biggest reason we've been able to endure is our devoted fan base,"
says Portnoy. "Our fans are a big part of our story -- just as big as
the members and the music."

SCORE: 20th ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR
LIVE WITH THE OCTAVARIUM ORCHESTRA

CD/DVD Track Listing

"The Root Of All Evil"
"I Walk Beside You"
"Another Won"
"Afterlife"
"Under A Glass Moon"
"Innocence Faded"
"Raise The Knife"
"The Spirit Carries On"
"Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
"Vacant"
"The Answer Lies Within"
"Sacrificed Sons"
"Octavarium"
"Metropolis"

DVD Bonus Material
1. 20th Anniversary Documentary "The Score So Far..."
2. Octavarium Animation
3. "Another Day" (Tokyo - 1993)
4. "The Great Debate" (Bucharest, Romania - 2002)
5. "Honor Thy Father" (Chicago - 2005)

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-A Wicked Triangulation Of Black Metal Hell From Blackened Moon
Productions

New Releases Now Available From Blackened Moon Productions

Empty - THE LAST BREATH OF MY MORTAL DESPAIR

On their second blasphemous Blackened Moon assault, Empty unleashes
yet another devastating attack in their pronounced unholy Spanish
Black Metal war. The follow-up to their BMP release, A SOURCE OF
HOLLOW ESSENCE, THE LAST BREATH OF MY MORTAL DESPAIR, is seven
requiems dedicated to the hopelessness of the human being. Movingly
morose and driven by blackened despair, this is one album you won't
want to miss!

Track list:

1. The Horrible Drawing Back Of The Veil (7:17)
2. A Source Of Hollow Essence (2:08)
3. The Spectral Paleness Of The Skin (8:21)
4. The Last Breath Of My Mortal Despair (9:01)
5. Mortuary Tune Of The Prisioner's Anguish (4:51)
6. Manifest Of Endless Sorrow In Sanity (6:25)
7. Owner Of Wailings (6:18)

Total playing time: 44:25

"The Last Breath Of My Mortal Despair" MP3:
http://www.blackenedmoon.com/Empty%20-%20The%20last%20breath%20of%
20my%20mortal%20despair.mp3

Official Web site: http://www.emptyhorde.com/

Grimuack – GOETICA SUMMA

A relentless onslaught of vile hatred, GOETICA SUMMA establishes
Grimuack as one of the most important underground Black Metal acts
today. Not only is Grimuack making a major impact on underground
radio, the new album is being hailed by fans and critics alike as one
of the best Black Metal monstrosities of 2006.

Track list:

1. Sacrificio Ritual (6:39)
2. Cruzada Contra La Cruz (7:17)
3. Ofrenda de Sangre (5:31)
4. Esfera (7:29)
5. Nuevo Orden (6:51)
6. Goetica Summa (4:34)
7. Funeral (9:07)

Total playing time: 47:32

"Cruzada Contra La Cruz" MP3:
http://www.blackenedmoon.com/Grimuack%20-%20Cruzada%20contra%20la%
20cruz.mp3

Helwulf - WOLVES OF WAR AND BLOOD

Vicious, harsh, Anti-Christian war for the underground elite! Helwulf
kills the masses with WOLVES OF WAR AND BLOOD, an album that's
guaranteed to appeal to any follower of grim, true Black Metal. Hail
or DIE!!!!!!!!

Track list:

1. Veri Ja Viha
2. Our Great Revenge
3. Harha Ja Viha
4. Of Grand Desolation & Void
5. Mustan Auringon Kaste
6. Veri Juottaa Mustaa Maata
7. Heidän Poismenonsa
8. Wolves Of War & Blood
9. Winds Of Honour
10. Helwulf
11. Kahlittuna Vuosien Siipiin
12. Malja Kuolemalle

Total playing time: 48:35

"Wolves Of War & Blood" MP3:
http://www.blackenedmoon.com/Helwulf%20-%20Wolves%20of%20War%20&%
20Blood.mp3

Blackened Moon releases are also available through Red Stream and
Moribund Cult!

More unholy assaults from Blackened Moon Productions...

Shemhamphorash - DEMENTIA
Dark Psychosis – OBSESSED BY SHADOWS
Corpsevomit – RAPING THE EARS OF THOSE ABOVE
Sauron (US) – THRASH ASSAULT

Check out http://www.blackenedmoon.com/ for rare patches, T-shirts,
LPs and CDs from the most blasphemous bands around!

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-Supreme Chaos Records Newsletter

LABEL NEWS

We are happy to announce Soulfood Music as new distribution partner
for Germany / Austria / Switzerland. For wholesale in these
territories you may contact Soulfood ( http://www.soulfood-music.de/ )
directly. At the moment we are also looking for interested
distribution partners all over the world.

We have moved! Our new contact details are:

Supreme Chaos Records
Königsbacher Str. 3
75203 Königsbach-Stein
Deutschland
Tel ++49 (0) 7232 / 315 965 - Fax 315 964

Holidays 2nd until 19th of September! After the heavy moving we
decided to close the office for 2 weeks.

UPCOMING RELEASES

Agrypnie - F51.4 (29.9.2006)

Due to manufacturing problems the release date is now set to
29.9.2006! Meanwhile you may download the free do-it-yourself online
single "Auf Den Nackten Korridoren" including artwork on the band's
homepage: http://www.agrypnie.de/ . Do not worry, we can promise you
that this killer debut album was worth the wait!

The limited digipak version is already available on our Web site. The
first 100 orders will include Agrypnie posters!

To order:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop.php?viewitem=scr-cd023

MP3:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop/cds/agrypnie_-_f51_4.mp3

Homepage:
http://www.agrypnie.de/

Gut - "Pimps Of Gore" (15.09.2006)

Unfortunately the manufacturer was a little bit confused about the
layout of the Gut vinyl single which includes a full colour printed
inner sleeve. So time went by and still the single did not arrive. BUT
the CD version is already released and fully available. The vinyl
version will arrive next week and will be sent out as soon as we are
back from the holidays! Save your copy now! The CD version is already
half sold out, the vinyl version is almost sold out because of
preorders!

To order:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop.php?viewitem=vl-cd011

MP3:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop/cds/gut_-_pimps_of_gore.mp3

Homepage:
http://www.gut-grindcore.de/

Crisis Never Ends - A HEARTBEAT AWAY (15.09.2006)

Again it was due to the manufacturer and the distributor change that
we had big delays. But finally this piece will arrive the next days
and send out as soon as possible! Expect nothing but melodic death
metal with a heavy Swedish impact and hardcore influences. The first
100 copies will include a poster! As the band is touring heavily, the
500 copies will be sold out quite fast, so save your copy now! You
should check also out their tour dates below!

To order:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop.php?viewitem=scr-vl012

MP3:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop/vinyl/crisis_never_ends_-
_a_heartbeat_away.mp3

Homepage:
http://www.crisisneverends.de/

CURRENT RELEASES

Cockroach offer old school Thrash Metal straight into your face! But
the fourth album of the Southern Germans also includes very modern
influences and comes along with a killer sound!

To order:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop.php?viewitem=scr-cd020

MP3:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop/cds/cockroach_-_the_observer.mp3

Homepage:
http://www.cockroach.s-c-r.de/

Listening to Subconscious is always amazing. What this band offers is
simply a big deal ! Death / Thrash Metal in the vein of new Death and
maybe even more progressive!

To order:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop.php?viewitem=scr-cd019

MP3:
http://www.s-c-r.de/shop/cds/subconscious_-_irregular.mp3

Homepage:
http://www.subconscious-metal.de/

BAND NEWS

Agrypnie
http://www.agrypnie.de/

Agrypnie offer the free do-it-yourself online single "Auf Den Nackten
Korridoren" for download -- visit http://www.agrypnie.de/ . The single
is available only before the album release (29.09.2006).

Karkadan
http://www.karkadan.de/

Karkadan have inked a new booking deal. The first booked show is Rage,
Communic, Legion Of The Damned, Hidden In The Fog and Cockroach. See
below in the tour dates for details!

Nocte Obducta
http://www.nocte-obducta.de/

After the announcement of their split up, Nocte Obducta are recording
on their farewell album SEQUENZEN EINER WANDERUNG which will be
finished at the end of the year.

Subconscious
http://www.subconscious-metal.de/

Suprisingly Subconscious were asked to open up this years Summer
Breeze open air. The band was informed about this opportunity right
the night before and have stated now:

"Subconscious would like to thank all visitors of the Summer Breeze
Festival which supported us in this amazing way. It was a pleasure for
us to fill in this slot and to open up the festival for you."

Meanwhile the band is working on the follow-up of IRREGULAR. A first
rehearsal recording of a song entitled "Navigation Obtain" can be
downloaded at the discography section of their homepage (
http://www.subconscious-metal.de/ ) and at the recently set up MySpace
profile (http://www.http://www.myspace.com/subconsciousmetal ).

TOUR DATES

Cockroach
10.03.2007 Hannover (Ger), Faust (Rage, Communic, Legion of the Damend
+ more)

Crisis Never Ends
09.09.2006 Ulm (Ger), Schilli (Lowlife, One On One)
06.10.2006 Leising (Ger), AJZ (Do Or Die)
14.10.2006 Niesky (Ger), H.o.l.z. (Do Or Die)
29.10.2006 Leutkirch (Ger), JuZe
11.11.2006 Ravensburg (Ger), JuZe
17.11.2006 Oettingen (Ger), JuZe
23.12.2006 Augsburg (Ger), Kantine

Karkadan
29.09.2006 Coesfeld (Ger), Fabrik (Obscenity, Spawn, Laid in Ashes,
Gomorrah, Militia)
30.09.2006 Illingen (Ger), Juz Cheeno, Berserk Inc.
13.10.2006 Nütingen (Ger), Kuckucks-Ei Hidden in the Fog, Targa, In
Fight
10.03.2007 Hannover (Ger), Faust Rage, Communic, Legion of the Damend
+ more

Subconscious
28.10.2006 Stuttgart (Ger), JuHa M9 (Abrasive, Immortal Rites, Credic
+ more)
25.11.2006 Calw (Ger), Rising Sun (Crystal Crow, Katharsis)
29.12.2006 Stuttgart (Ger), LKA-Longhorn (Davidian + more)

Contact:

Supreme Chaos Records
Königsbacher Str. 3
75203 Königsbach-Stein
Germany

Tel: ++49 (0) 7232 / 31 59 65
Fax: ++49 (0) 7232 / 31 59 64
Mail: info@...
Web: http://www.s-c-r.de/

Distribution
Soulfood Music
info@...
http://www.soulfood-music.de/

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-Municipal Waste Announce Forthcoming Fall North American Tour Dates
With Legendary Gwar!

Fresh off the heels of an all out summer headlining tour and stint of
UK festival dates, Municipal Waste a roaring up to deliver their beer
laden antics to a city near you! Municipal Waste have announced fall
supporting tour dates with the legendary Gwar and metal thrashers, The
Red Chord. Municipal Waste's much sought after live show paired with
the established insanity of Gwar'S live show is sure to yield an
outrageous time. Come check out Municipal Waste on the road and check
out their latest release, HAZARDOUS MUTATION at the US and UK Earache
web store!

Announced dates are as follows:
October 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
October 14 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
October 15 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
October 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
October 17 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy's
October 20 - Latham, NY @ Saratoga Winners
October 22 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
October 23 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
October 26 - Louisville, KY @ Headliner's
October 27 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
October 28 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
October 29 - Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue Theatre
October 31 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club
November 1 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
November 2 - Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club
November 3 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
November 4 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Th./Church

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-Lyzanxia Update

As recently reported, French metallers Lyzanxia have inked a worldwide
deal with Listenable Records. The group's third full-length album,
UNSU, was released in September all over Europe and on November 7th,
2006 here in the US.

The follow-up to 2004's MINDCRIMES was recorded and mixed at Studio
Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden by Fredrik Nordström and Patrick J.
Sten. The mastering was done by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid
Studio. The album has 12 tracks and Alain Tréhard designed the cover
artwork.

"This band is all killer and no filler right off the bat. These guys
show that Thrash isn't dead."
-www.metal-observer.com

"An intoxicating display of flowing melodic death metal that takes on
an identity of its own, failing to ponder to the current melodic death
sound that runs rampant. With a two-pronged vocal attack that melds
Alice In Chains-like dramatics (oh yes!) and traditional growls,
Lyzanxia easily distances itself from its contemporaries."
9 out of 10
-www.blistering.com

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-Burn In Silence And Year Of Desolation Team Up For Fall Tour

Fresh off a hugely successful appearance at Boston's Locobazooka 2006
festival, Burn In Silence and Indiana thrashers Year Of Desolation
will team up for a tour across America this fall. Currently gearing up
for a month long run through the States, Burn In Silence will meet up
with label mates Year Of Desolation in mid-September and stick it out
on the road together in November. Also teaming up with The Red Death
and A Love Ends Suicide along the way, Burn In Silence will continue
to support the band's full length debut on Prosthetic Records, ANGEL
MAKER, having already toured heavily throughout the United States in
2006 alongside Black My Heart, Too Pure To Die, The Autumn Offering,
and Jacknife.

Recently meeting up with director Mike Wildt, Burn In Silence's debut
video, for the track "Lines From An Epitaph" will make its debut on-
line and at video outlets shortly. The band met up with Wildt in Costa
Mesa, Calif. in July. Current, confirmed tour dates are as follows,
and more shows will be announced as they are confirmed:

Burn In Silence
9/02 Cedar City, UT – The Grind Coffee
9/05 Modesto, CA – Fat Cat Music House
9/06 Victorville, CA – The Trilogy Theatre (with Fight Everyone, The
Side Of Nightmare)
9/07 Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza
9/08 Lancaster, CA - Cedar Centre (with Fight Everyone, Thriller, The
Side Of Nightmare)
9/09 Albuquerque, NM – The Compound
9/10 Austin, TX – Red Rum (with By Any Means Necessary)
9/11 San Antonio, TX – Club Kristal
9/13 McAllen, TX - Smokeshack
9/14 Joplin, MO – The Foundry

(with Year Of Desolation)
9/15 Metropolis, IL - Ezekiels
9/16 Louisville, KY – Bulldog Café
9/19 Jacksonville, FL – Thee Imperial
9/20 Winter Park, FL - The Haven
9/21 Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
9/22 Reading, PA – The Silo

(with The Red Death, Year Of Desolation)
10/06 Saratoga Springs, NY – The SSCC
10/08 Cincinnati, OH – Poison Room
10/10 Crown Point, IN – On The Square Sports
10/11 Chicago, IL – Nite Cap Lounge
10/12 Milwaukee, WI – Shorewood Legion Hall
10/13 Fargo, ND – All-Star Bowl
10/14 Rapid City, SD – Venue Eight

(with Year Of Desolation, A Love Ends Suicide)
10/15 Denver, CO – Hubba's
10/16 Ogden, UT - Club Boom Va
10/17 Missoula, MT – Hellgate Elk's Lodge
10/18 Tacoma, WA – Hell's Kitchen
10/19 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
10/21 Eureka, CA – The Eureka Vets Hall
10/22 San Marcos, CA – The Jumping Turtle
10/25 Fullerton, CA – The Alley
10/27 Mexicali, MX – La Cantina
10/28 El Paso, TX – House of Rock N Roll
10/29 San Antonio, TX – Sanctuary
10/30 Gainesville, TX – The State Theater
10/31 Fayetteville, AR – The Dart Room
11/03 Columbus, OH – High Five

"heavy synths laid atop crushing start-stop rhythms lay the groundwork
for a surprisingly solid and very satisfying debut album....these guys
know their way around death metal, metalcore, hardcore, and every
other element they tear off and throwm bleeding, into their sonic
stew." - Blabbermouth.net

"Burn In Silence consistently pump color and heat into choruses that
ring angelic..." - Decibel

"Burn In Silence's addition to the genre is a promising angle that I'm
sure will be cloned to death over the next as the band hits OZZfest
and/or either Sounds Of The Underground 2007." - Digital Metal

"This band's debut CD will turn heads and will be remembered for a
long time to come." 9/10 - Metal Exiles

"This is hands down the best debut of the year." - RUIN magazine

"...I was about to blow a load in my pants." - Live4Metal.com

Prosthetic Records
http://www.prostheticrecords.com/

Burn In Silence MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/burninsilence

Die Crawling Media
http://www.myspace.com/diecrawling

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-Contrive Update

Melbourne power trio Contrive have been hard at work penning new
tracks for their upcoming sophomore album due for release sometime in
2007. In the meantime you can catch the band Live this Thursday
September 7th with Anarchsphere and the recently reformed Doom Metal
legends Paramecium @ The Arthouse Hotel, Melbourne. Contrive hit the
stage @ 10:00 p.m.

The debut album THE MEANING UNSEEN (Mixed by Fredrick Nordstrom) is
available @ JB Hi-Fi and all other Independent stores in Australia
through Shock Records or directly from us.

Check out these killer reviews of the latest album THE MEANING UNSEEN:

Review from Metal Historian Martin Poppoff from Brave Words.com
http://www.bravewords.com/hardwares/1000978

Review from Maelstrom Zine San Francisco USA
http://www.maelstrom.nu/ezine/review_iss44_3134.php?
sid=657299296c86570112810723b379befa&page_rs=3&osCsid=657299296c865701
12810723b379befa

Review from Metaljudgement.com Los Angeles
http://www.metaljudgment.com/demos/contrive_tmu.html

Review from The Metal Forge.com Australia
http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?
name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=394

Interview on BLISTERING.COM USA
http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/1017
5/tempidx/5/menuid/3

To hear & Download several tracks from the album go to:
http://www.myspace.com/contriveaustralia

CONTRIVE.COM.AU Web site will be updated soon.

CONTRIVE LIVE SHOWS
Thursday September 6th
The Arthouse Hotel, 616 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
W/ Anarchsphere, Paramecium
CONTRIVE on Stage 10:00pm

Saturday November 4th
METAL FOR THE BRAIN FESTIVAL
CONTRIVE on Triple J Stage 3:15pm
ALL AGES – Check out www.metalforthebrain.com

Write CONTRIVE
PO Box 134
East Keilor 3033
Melbourne, Victoria

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-Free Downloadable Album IN MEMORY OF JESSE PINTADO

To honour the passing of the long-term recording artist Jesse Pintado,
Earache Records is offering a free downloadable MP3 album. The album
entitled IN MEMORY OF JESSE PINTADO features some of Jesse's most
well-known songs recorded during his time as guitarist for both Napalm
Death and Terrorizer.

The sad news of Jesse's death in hospital in Holland on Sunday August
27th 2006 has shocked fans throughout the world, and this album serves
as our small tribute to the outstanding music he created during his
career.

Earache label manager Dan Tobin had the following to say about Jesse's
sudden death:

"Jesse was one of the most genuine people I ever met, extremely
friendly and easy-going. It's such a tragic waste. I'll remember him
as part of what is my all time favourite Earache record, Terrorizer's
WORLD DOWNFALL, which is simply a grindcore masterpiece, and for all
his amazing work with Napalm Death that I was honoured to be a small
part of. I don't think Jesse's passing has been recognised as the huge
loss it is -- the worlds of extreme music and grindcore/death metal
have lost a true pioneer. We owe him a massive debt and for that I'll
always remember the guy fondly."

The MP3 album can be downloaded at http://www.metaltracks.com/jesse ,
the full track listing is as follows:

01. Terrorizer - Ripped To Shreds
02. Napalm Death - The World Keeps Turning
03. Napalm Death - Throwaway
04. Terrorizer - Storm Of Stress
05. Napalm Death - Upwards And Uninterested
06. Napalm Death - I Abstain
07. Terrorizer - Corporation Pull-In
08. Napalm Death - Purist Realist
09. Napalm Death - Remain Nameless
10. Napalm Death - Inner Incineration

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-Steve-O's Metal Show - Deicide Present Own Show

Deicide take over the radio waves, for a 90 min. special show on
Totalrock.com

"Steve-O's Metal Show"

An hour and a half with Steve Asheim and Glen Benton will air on
http://www.totalrock.com/ on Thursday 14th September at 12 noon BST (7
a.m. EST) and again on Sunday 17th September at 9 a.m. BST (4 a.m.
EST).

Totalrock is one of the foremost rock stations worldwide, playing 24-7
rock on http://www.totalrock.com/ . Glen Benton and Steve Asheim
visited the London studios in August to jump in at the deep end and
present their first ever radio show! Steve Asheim took the chair, and
locked himself in a room with some of his favourite meta...and this is
the result!

The show involves Steve Asheim impersonating a stoned Arnold
Schwarzenegger, and Glen Benton doing Lemmy, plenty of metal and, of
course, the stench of redemption!

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-Agentz's 1987 album STICK TO YOUR GUNS has been reissued by Brannick
Records out of Los Angeles. Track list: "Stick To Your Guns," "Don't
Tread On Me," "Time Will Tell," "Take A Chance On Me," "Bite The
Bullet," "Fire In The Heart," "When The Axe Falls," "Waiting In Vain."
Hype: "Finally this ultra rare Melodic Rock gem from 1987 in the vein
of Dokken, Prophet and Icon got re-mastered and officially released."

-An Arcade (remember them?!) update from Stephen Pearcy's site,
http://www.stephen-pearcy.com/ :

"Stephen will be releasing a new Arcade CD/DVD (The DVD will have live
footage, recording sessions, photo shoots, backstage and more) package
in November. He also has plans on the table to reunite the original
Arcade to go out on tour. Stephen said 'It is likely I will have the
original members back with me for some unfinished business. Arcade had
no boundaries and I'll throw down the best of Ratt music in there
somewhere! Arcade will be announcing special dates late for 2006."

-Dream Evil has announced a few dates which will be the first with new
drummer Patrik Jerksten, who recently replaced Snowy Shaw:

11/4 - Ragnarok UK Metalfest, Perth, Scotland
11/5 - Camden Underworld, London, UK

-Gigantour 2006 -- featuring Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Opeth, and Arch
Enemy -- has the following dates planned:

9/6 - Idaho Center, Boise, ID
9/8 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA
9/9 - Cox Arena, San Diego, CA
9/10 - Hyundai Pavilion, Devore, CA
9/12 - House Of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
9/13 - Dodge Theater, Phoenix, AZ
9/15 - USANA Amphitheater, West Valley City, UT
9/16 - Coors Amphitheatre, Englewood, CO
9/17 - Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque, NM
9/19 - Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK
9/21 - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
9/22 - Congress Theater, Chicago, IL
9/23 - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
9/24 - DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
9/25 - Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON
9/27 - Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
9/28 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
9/29 - Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA
9/30 - PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
10/1 - House Of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ
10/6 - St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
10/7 - Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
10/8 - Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL

-Max Midsun's "Feeding Frenzy," from the forthcoming album MAX THE
1ST, is now available for download at the band's MySpace site,
http://www.myspace.com/maxmidsun . The album is due out October 30
through the Norwegian label Morningstar Records. See
http://www.morningstarrec.com/ and
http://www.myspace.com/morningstarrec for more.

-Metal Blade has a couple new MP3 available for download:

Amon Amarth's "Runes To My Memory" (from WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE)
http://www.metalblade.de/mp3/amonamarth/runestomymemory.mp3

Falconer's "Northwind" (from NORTHWIND)
http://www.metalblade.de/mp3/falconer/northwind.mp3

-Network, the new project from Triumph guitar virtuoso Rik Emmett and
Von Groove singer Mike Shotton, has completed its album AIRTIME and is
in the process of shopping it for a record deal. There is no release
date yet.

-Check out an MP3 of Poisonblack's "Rush" on-line now at
http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Poisonblack/LustStainedDespair/Poisonblack
_Rush.mp3
.

-Pretty Maids will release WAKE UP TO THE REAL WORLD through Frontiers
on November 10. It's the band's first new studio album since 2002's
PLANET PANIC, and the first with new drummer Allan Tsichaja (ex-Royal
Hunt). Track list: "Wake Up To The Real World," "All In The Name Of
Love," "I Am The End," "As Guilty As You," "Why Die For A Lie," "Such
A Rush," "Where True Beauty Lies," "Brave Young New Breed," "Terminal
Violence," "Perfect Strangers," "Another Shot Of You Love." Check out
MP3 samples of four tracks at
http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx?tabid=73&cond3=where%20ItemID=164
.

-Primal Fear will release a "best of" disc on Nuclear Blast, to
fulfill its contract now that the band has signed a new deal with
Frontiers Records. The set will include a bonus disc featuring many of
the cover songs the band has recorded for various compilations. Track
lists: CD 1 - "Metal Is Forever," "Chainbreaker," "Seven Seals,"
"Nuclear Fire," "Final Embrace," "The Healer," "Rollercoaster,"
"Armageddon," "Angel In Black," "Under Your Spell," "Evil Spell,"
"Running In The Dust," "Suicide And Mania," "Iron Fist In A Velvet
Glove," "Fear," "Tears Of Rage." CD 2 - "Out In The Fields" (Gary
Moore & Phil Lynott), "Kill The King" (Rainbow), "Speed King" (Deep
Purple), "Die Young" (Black Sabbath), "Metal Gods" (Judas Priest),
"Breaker" (Accept), "Seek And Destroy" (Metallica), "2 Minutes To
Midnight" (Iron Maiden), "The Rover" (Led Zeppelin).

-Queensryche's October 5 performance of OPERATION: MINDCRIME II at the
Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles will be "a special one" because
Ronnie James Dio is scheduled perform his role of Dr. X during the
song "The Chase."

-John Taglieri now has five songs done for his next album, WIDE AWAKE
& DREAMING. Studio updates are being posted at his MySpace site,
http://myspace.com/johntaglierimusic . Upcoming live dates:

9/8 - Cyber Cafe West, Binghamton, NY (opening for Brian Vander Ark)
9/9 - Cafe Arabica, Morristown, NJ (opening for Brian Vander Ark)
9/20 - Delaney's Tap Room, New Haven, CT
9/22 - Murphy's Third Rail, Dover, NJ
9/28 - The Green Rock, Hoboken, NJ

See http://johntaglieri.com/ for more.

-The Taz Taylor Band's newie, WELCOME TO AMERICA, features Graham
Bonnet (Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz) on vocals. Check out reviews and a
band interview at http://taztaylor.com/tazpress.htm .

-An MP3 of Twelfth Gate's "Inner Core" is on-line now at
http://www.metalmaniacs.com/MP3/Twelfthgate.InnerCore.mp3 .

-Check out a new interview with UFO drummer Andy Parker at
http://www.strangers-in-the-night.com/mrparker.htm . The band's new
disc THE MONKEY PUZZLE, due later this month from SPV, has the
following track list: "Hard Being Me," "Heavenly Body," "Some Other
Guy," "Who's Fooling Who?," "Black And Blue," "Drink Too Much," "World
Cruise," "Down By The River," "Good Bye You," "Rolling Man," "Kingston
Town." See http://www.ufo-music.info/ for more.

Thanks to Target Records, Liz Ciavarella, and Batttttty for help
gathering some of this information.

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by Tim Wadzinski (tsw512@...)

-Yep, more "Rock Star: Supernova" drivel. I am really starting to
worry about this album. The guys in the band (Gilby Clarke, Jason
Newsted, and Tommy Lee) debuted another new song last night with show
contestant Magni on vocals, and it was another snoozer. Wow. So of the
four songs they've debuted so far, I've dug maybe only one. Not a good
percentage there...

But on the other hand, the original songs performed this week by Magni
and fellow contestant Toby were both very cool. I'm a little scared
that these two "unknowns" are writing better songs than the "super
group" guys. :)

And, real big surprise here -- not! -- but "Rock Star" co-host Dave
Navarro's new band The Panic Channel has been added to the Supernova
tour that kicks off on New Year's Eve.

-Are you having problems sleeping? If so then I highly recommend you
check out the new Iron Maiden disc. Wow. I've only listened twice so
far but this is easily my least favorite of the three Dickinson/
Murray/Smith/Gers/Harris/McBrain albums. The songs are just too long
and there aren't that many exciting parts nestled in there... On the
bright side, it's on sale at Circuit City this week for only $8.99.
Surely that's cheaper than a bottle of sleeping pills, right?

-Now in my current playlist: Iron Maiden - A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
(Sanctuary), e(v)olocity - s/t (Nuerra Records), Bob Catley - SPIRIT
OF MAN (Frontiers/Locomotive), Ahab - THE CALL OF THE WRETCHED SEA
(Napalm Records).

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*** REVIEWS ***
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WETTON/DOWNES - ICON: ACOUSTIC TV BROADCAST (DVD) (A-) Locomotive
Records, 2006
RT: 82:30
[ http://www.johnwetton.com/ ]
[ http://www.geoffdownes.com/ ]
[ http://www.originalasia.com/ ]
[ http://www.locomotiverecords.com/ ]
[ principal@... ]
I remember as a young headbanger I thought of Asia as something of a
joke, way too commercial for my tastes and the epitome of "wimp rock."
Now more than two decades away from the arrogance of my youth, I've
come to a new appreciation for the band and its style of ultra melodic
pop rock. Icon is actually just two of the four original members of
Asia, John Wetton and Geoffrey Downes, but on this DVD they perform
music from the debut Icon album as well as a good selection of popular
Asia songs. The choice of material is impeccable, from the Brian
Wilson tribute "Voice Of America" to heartfelt closer "In The End,"
John and Geoff handling everything with the assistance of Hugh
McDowell (ELO) on cello and Annie Haslam providing backup vocals for
one track. The Icon material is really good -- not surprising with a
strong Asia flavor featuring lush harmonies and excellent
arrangements. Check out "God Walks With Us" or "Meet Me At Midnight"
for proof -- these guys haven't lost any of their songwriting skill.
The familiar Asia material translates well to the acoustic format,
with superb renditions of "Only Time Will Tell," "Don't Cry" and of
course, "Heat Of The Moment" offering a new take on the nostalgic
hits. The sound quality is near perfect with only the visuals a little
lackluster, as there is nothing much to see but the guys performing in
a somewhat sterile studio environment. The DVD also includes a "Behind
The Scenes" feature, an interesting brief interview and a photo
gallery. Overall a great addition to the discerning AOR fan's
collection, and absolutely essential for Asia completists.
- Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

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