Detritus
Issue #383
Week of October 2, 2006
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-I'm back on track after basically taking last week off, and lo and
behold there is a ton of press releases below. Funny how that works.
:) - Tim
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-Europe To Release SECRET SOCIETY Via Sanctuary Records On November
7th, 2006
Cover Art Created By Legendary Artist Storm Thorgerson
Few songs in the history of hard rock can whip up a concert frenzy
like "The Final Countdown." And Europe, the composers of that anthemic
classic, are back for more with a brand new album, SECRET SOCIETY, out
November 7th, via Sanctuary Records.
With their original lineup -- singer Joey Tempest, guitarist John
Norum, bassist John Leven, keyboardist Mic Michaeli, and drummer Ian
Haugland -- back in place, Europe reunited in the early 21st century,
before issuing their first studio album in thirteen years, START FROM
THE DARK, in 2004.
As evidenced by such standout tracks as the Led Zeppelin-esque album
opening title track and the lead-off single, "Always The Pretenders,"
SECRET SOCIETY is undeniably edgier than previous releases. Says Joey
Tempest "It feels like we have finally arrived. Together we have
written some of our best lyrics and songs. We can't wait to play the
material live."
The reunion has proven to not be a mere one-off, as the group opted to
entirely self-produce SECRET SOCIETY themselves, while the album was
mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Within Temptation) and mastered
by George Marino (Velvet Revolver, U2).
Also featured is the unmistakable album cover art of Storm Thorgerson.
As a member of the design studio Hipgnosis, Storm worked on all the
classic album covers by Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Peter Gabriel, to
name just a few. Guitarist John Norum reminisces: "Growing up, my
favorite covers were done by this guy."
Storm has recently created the CD artwork for not only Europe but
bands such as The Mars Volta and Muse. You can view the cover art for
SECRET SOCIETY by pasting the following URL in your web browser:
http://www.europetheband.com/discography/album/SSbig.jpg
Europe has also committed to giving the album a major push via
worldwide touring. Promises Norum, "We will tour Scandinavia before
Christmas and the rest of Europe in the beginning of the New Year.
After that, we are aiming to do some dates in the UK. US and Asia and
play the summer festivals all over Europe next summer."
Internet:
http://www.europetheband.com/
http://www.sanctuaryrecords.com/
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-Vixen Update
The Queens of Metal ... the Female Bon Jovi ... however you have heard
Vixen described, one of the things you will definitely know is that
they were one of the most successful female rock bands in the world.
Massive hits like "Edge Of A Broken Heart" and "Love Is A Killer"
heralded their position in the rock charts, and made them a permanent
fixture on all the most popular rock compilation albums of the '90s.
Vixen was founded in Minnesota by Jan Kuehnemund and brought to Los
Angeles in the mid '80s where they continued to gig and build up an
impressive following ... finally cracking the big time in the late
'80s. Two immense albums followed, VIXEN and REV IT UP, on their
record deal with EMI, and the band toured constantly, including some
prestigious supports to the Scorpions and Bon Jovi amongst others.
The band called it a day in 1991, although Jan reformed the band in
2001 to undertake the "Voices Of Metal" tour with Vince Neil of Motley
Crue fame. A few problems beset the band, not least the fact that the
lineup changed completely mid-tour. Once sorted though, this lineup
remained strong and is the same line up that has just recorded their
new studio album, the follow-up to REV IT UP, called LIVE AND LEARN.
Whilst recording the new album, the band took a trip over to Europe,
to give the fans a chance to not only see the classic songs performed,
but also to gauge how the fans would accept the new songs ... the
result, a resounding success, which culminated in the recording of the
bands first live album and DVD at their stage headlining show at the
Sweden Rock Festival in 2005. This live album is due for release in
the US by Sony/BMG on July 11th, and in Europe later in the year.
LIVE AND LEARN will be released by Demolition Records on October 30th
2006, and will be pre-empted by a tour that encompasses the US, and
Europe, including a return to some of the venues that the band graced
the stages of in 2005.
Vixen is:
Jan Kuehnemund - Lead Guitar
Jenna Sanz-Agero - Vocals
Lynn Louise Lowrey - Bass
Kat Kraft - Drums
You can find more information at the band's Web site
http://www.vixenrock.com/ .
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-BW&BK To Celebrate 100th Birthday At 6-Pack Weekend Pre-Show Bash
To coincide with the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend IV - Back For More in
Montreal, QC, BW&BK will be celebrating their 100th issue with a Pre-
Show Bash at Montreal's famous club Foufounes Electriques (
http://www.foufounes.qc.ca/ ) on Friday, October 13, 2006. This
exclusive gathering (from 5-9 p.m.) will be open to 6-Pack Weekend
attendees/fans (with ticket to Saturday Night's show), media and
special invites only. There will be tons of door prizes (including a
special Jack Frost/Seven Witches guitar!), drink specials and of
course cake! Members of the BW&BK staff and the metal community will
also be present for this exclusive event! The general public can join
us for the party after 9 p.m. until 3 a.m.!!
Why: BW&BK's 100th Birthday Bash! We've joined the Metal Century Club!
When: Friday, October 13, 2006
Where: Foufounes Electriques (87 Ste-Catherine E. -- 514.844.5539) in
Montreal, QC
Time: 5-9 p.m. -- general public invited after 9 p.m. -- we will party
until 3 a.m.!!!
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-Skid Row Record Release Show At New Hard Rock Cafe, Times Square,
NYC!
Two decades into their impressive rock 'n' roll career, Skid Row are
proud to announce their first ever CD release party for the album
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE due out October 24th on SPV / Steamhammer.
Presented by Budweiser True Music & Eddie Trunk, the Hard Rock
Halloween Bash featuring Skid Row will be held at the all new Hard
Rock Cafe, Times Square NYC. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 8.
There will be special surprise guests, a costume contest with killer
prizes and much more. This is event is FREE to all listeners of Friday
Night Rocks with Eddie Trunk! Just listen to Eddie Trunk Friday nights
11 p.m. 2 a.m. Eastern on Q104.3 to reserve your spot on the guest
list. You can hear this show anywhere in the world by going to
http://www.q1043.com/ and clicking on "Listen Live."
Only two other bands have had the honor of breaking in the new Hard
Rock Cafe with a live performance: Velvet Revolver and Motley Crue.
Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan comments, "It's going to be a historic
night of Rock and Roll!"
The CD release party is also the launching pad for the REVOLUTIONS PER
MINUTE tour, with special guests King's X, presented by VH1 Classic
and Gibson guitars. The tour, which will also have Nashville Pussy on
select dates, officially kicks off on Halloween night. A full list of
confirmed dates can be found at SkidRow.com.
Skid Row -- REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE Tour
Oct. 20 - Pensecola, FL - Interstate Fair
Oct. 21 - Daytona, FL - Biketoberfest - Broken Spoke
Oct. 27 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penns Peak
Oct. 28 - Burgettstown, PA - Pepsi Cola Roadhouse
Oct. 29 - New York, NY - Hard Rock Cafe Times Square Record Release
Party! Presented by Budweiser True Music & Eddie Trunk
Skid Row, King's X -- REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE Tour
Nov. 1 - St. Petersburg, FL - The State Theater
Nov. 3 - Atlanta, GA - Centerstage Atlanta
Nov. 10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Nov. 11 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Nov. 12 - Bedford, NH - Marks Showplace
Nov. 16 - Glendale Heights, IL - Double Vision
Nov. 18 - Warren, MI - The Ritz
Nov. 22 - Dallas, TX Galaxy
***MORE DATES TO COME, VISIT SKIDROW.COM FOR UPDATES***
The new album from Skid Row REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE --> in stores Oct.
24th!
http://www.SkidRow.com/
http://www.EddieTrunk.com/
http://www.SPVusa.com/
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-"Run For Cover: The Art Of Derek Riggs"
With Iron Maiden proving themselves hands-down the hottest metal band
on the planet with their killer new studio album A MATTER OF LIFE AND
DEATH, what better time to commemorate all things Maiden, than with an
art book celebrating the creator of Eddie?
"Run For Cover: The Art Of Derek Riggs" is a full color explosion of
Eddie in your face. Iron Maiden's beloved neon monster is quite
possibly the most beloved and recognized character rock 'n' roll has
ever witnessed. And in Iron Maiden lore, Eddie has been there from the
beginning, helping make Maiden the epic metal juggernaut they have
become. In "Run For Cover," heavy metal's preeminent book man Martin
Popoff coaxes the life story out of Eddie's reclusive creator, with
Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood -- the prime source of ideas for
Eddie outside of Derek himself -- also adding his twist on the tale.
But "Run For Cover" doesn't stop there. We also see Derek's work
before Maiden, as well as his art for the likes of Gamma Ray and
Stratovarius, all the while Derek explaining the often esoteric
meanings behind the art, his techniques, as well as the battles with
his health that have often threatened to grind his output to a halt.
"Run For Cover" is presented as a 180-page, full color, large format,
top quality art book, sporting approximately 200 graphics, some
unpublished, some unfinished, many pristine originals from the Iron
Maiden vaults, thanks to the full cooperation of Smallwood and his
charges. In addition, Riggs has painted a stunning new Eddie to grace
the cover.
The book is offered in two formats: 1) trade paperback; and 2) hard
cover, signed by Derek Riggs, individually numbered, limited to 1,500
copies.
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-Experience The Power That Is ... Violent Storm
Founded by world-renowned bassist Mick Cervino (who has on G3 2003
tour; as well as with Yngwie Malmsteen and Ritchie Blackmore), Violent
Storm unleashes a sonic barrage of stunning vocals, ripping guitars,
relentless bass, and pounding drums, anchored around solid songwriting
you just can't forget!
The driving rhythms and compelling melodies of these songs stay in
your mind, inviting a deeper experience with each repeated listening.
Mick's decision to create a band requiring a unique blend of musical
talent and raw aggression led him to audition musicians from around
the world, and the results of that search can be heard in the soaring
vocals of Matt Reardon, and the monster drumming of Mike Sorrentino.
Violent Storm has created a sound that displays musical depth at the
same time it packs a serious hard-rock punch.
The new album, STORM WARNING has been Executive Produced by K.K.
Downing of Judas Priest, with his long fantastic career in the Rock
industry, K.K. has worked closely with Mick and has contributed his
inimitable guitar playing on two of the tracks on the album, in
addition to his production skills.
Mick Cervino (bass, guitars, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, guitar
synth): Mick has played with some of the best musicians in the
business, including legendary guitarists Ritchie Blackmore
(Blackmore's Night 1997-2000 in Japan, Europe, USA, and UK), and
Yngwie Malmsteen. Performing in every corner of the globe, including
at Europe's largest rock festivals on the center stage with the likes
of Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Dio, Slayer, HammerFall and Motley Crue
to name just a few.
Mick started playing guitar at age 7, and studied classical guitar and
music theory at the Conservatorio Juan Jose Castro in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, his birthplace. He took up the bass at age 14 (after
discovering Ritchie Blackmore) and became very interested in baroque
and classical music, and particularly the combination of classical
with hard rock. He has been playing professionally since age 16,
touring Argentina extensively backing up famous local artists.
In addition to a critically acclaimed solo album titled Ostinato, Mick
has recorded with such artists as Victor Heredia (Phillips), Banana
(EMI), and Candela (RCA). With UK jazz-rock band One Hand Clapping, he
recorded the No. 4 indie single "The Rich Get Rich."
Mike Sorrentino (drums): Mike has recorded and toured with the
legendary Ritchie Blackmore and with the gold-record-selling classic
rock band Zebra. He has performed for a number of years with New York
rock band Kid Gloves (appearing with such major bands as Bad Company,
E.L.O., Zebra, and Keanu Reeves).
Matt Reardon (lead vocals): Hailing from the USA, his roots are in
metal, grunge and Rock and Roll of today. Matt's deep and
unadulterated raw powerful baritone vocals can be heard on over 60
soundtracks to date worldwide. He has also toured in Europe with his
former band as guests for acts such as Queensryche, Saxon, In Extremo
and Steven Adler of Guns N' Roses.
In addition to K.K. Downing, who played guitar on the tracks "War No
More" and "Deceiver," other guitar duties are taken up by Yngwie
Malmsteen, who contributed to the tracks "Fire In The Unknown" and
"Pain Is For Me." The album was also mixed by world renowned producer
Roy Z.
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-Voivod Update
Official Site:
http://www.voivod.com/
Voivod, who just released their 14th album KATORZ, updates their fans
on upcoming reissues and the much anticipated DVOD-2 set. Drummer
Michel "Away" Langevin has the following update:
"Dear Voivodians, here's what we have been up to: (vocalist Denis)
Snake (Belanger) and I recently completed a whirlwind press trip of
six countries arranged by our Euro label Nuclear Blast. We just got
back from hanging out with Jason (Newsted, bassist) in L.A. where The
End Records held a CD release party July 24th at the Rok Bar. We also
jammed one night at Jason's place! He has recently produced an
incredible amount of very detailed paintings. I must say that I was
really impressed with his artwork. We then headed back to Montreal for
a special CBC radio, two hour broadcast. We had some calls from Max
(Cavalera) from Soulfly and Andreas (Kisser) from Sepultura, then were
taken to a CBC soundstage where a string quartet performed a Voivod
medley orchestrated by our friend Ram. Incredible! Right after we held
our Montreal release party and celebrated three years of hard work
finally immortalized on CD. Thank you again, Piggy! As for now, I am
putting together more art and Iron Gang demos for the Sanctuary re-
release of the Noise catalogue. Also, The End will re-release ANGEL
RAT and THE OUTER LIMITS. DVOD-2, featuring the power trio years is
under construction, to come out soon. My art book is finished and will
also be released soon, on Troubleman Unlimited. Look for our new merch
store at Bandmerch.com where we will also be adding prints of my art.
In other news we were asked by the makers of the Guitar Hero Game if
we would let them use a song for GH2, so after some thought we could
see no wrong in having two million kids learn Piggy's riff on a
Playstation! Thanks to everyone who continues to work on and support
our music. Away"
And Voivod singer Denis "Snake" Belanger shares his own update:
"Allo everyone, Here's my news: Doing well, relaxing, still doing a
lot of interviews. A few weeks ago I went to our hometown Jonquiere to
see my parents. While I was there I did a full day of promotion
covering the whole Morgoth area Saguenay, Lac St-Jean. Then my
girlfriend and I and a bunch of friends went camping for a couple of
days. It was great! Shooting fireworks in the sky by the lake,
cooking
hot-dogs on the open fire, and maybe a few beers. Great outdoor hang-
over also. This is a good story. At Piggy's funeral last year, I
brought my guitar for people to sign it, then we went to the river and
tried to burn it, (didn't work) to finally throw the guitar off the
bridge as a symbolic memoriam to Piggy... Remember? Well apparently
three months ago, a teacher who lives in Chicoutimi (a few miles down
the river) found the guitar. Looking at it, he didn't know what this
was all about. All the signatures, the burn marks, and after a full
winter, I guess the guitar was in pretty bad shape. So he kept it, and
brought it to school wondering if students could possibly explain the
wrecked guitar. One metal dude raised his hand and said I know what it
is. It's a tribute to Piggy, Voivod's guitar player who died last
year. The class went Ahhh! I hope the guy still has it. It's certainly
a keeper. More news soon. - Snake"
In other Voivod news, the band and music fans worldwide took part in
the gala launch of the band's 14th album KATORZ (The End Records). See
http://www.bandeapart.fm/ for more.
The 2-hour show aired live on
http://www.bandeapart.fm/ and on Sirius
satellite radio (channel 93).
The special event featured interviews with band members Michel "Away"
Langevin and Denis "Snake" Belanger in the studio and bassist Jason
"Jasonic" Newsted on the phone from Los Angeles. The event -- in
French -- also included discussions of the new album, the entire album
played live and friends and family paying homage to fallen Voivod
guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour. There was also a unique classical
arrangement of some of the band's most unique tracks. For the full
broadcast, go here:
http://www.bandeapart.fm/voivod .
Also, the band plans to release a deluxe vinyl version of KATORZ in
November via The End Records. The release will come in color vinyl and
include special artwork and packaging designed by Voivod artist/
drummer Michel "Away" Langevin. The release will be limited to 1,000
copies and sold exclusively through The End Records' mail order. There
will be a pre-order for the LP.
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-Napalm Records News
Elis: GRIEFSHIRE
Elis have completed their latest album GRIEFSHIRE. Featuring the
vocals of recently deceased frontlady Sabine Dόnser, Elis continues to
explore the extremes, pushing forth with even more aggressive riffs
and faster songs, while still emphasizing mid-tempo tracks and a
refined ballad-like feel. Domestic release will be early 2007.
While Elis continue to mourn the passing of Sabine Dόnser, they have
decided to continue with the band and are currently in search of a new
female vocalist. Details can be found on their official Web site,
http://www.elis.li/ .
Die Verbannten Kinder Evas: New Album
Following an unplanned hiatus of seven years, DVKE are back with their
latest output, DUSK AND VOID BECAME ALIVE. The band, comprised of
Summoning mastermind Richard Lederer (a.k.a. Protector), unveils its
maturest and darkest side. Expect this new darkwave epic in North
America in early 2007.
http://www.dvke.info/
Fairyland: Welcome To Napalm Records
French syphonic metal band Fairyland has signed to Napalm Records.
Their Napalm debut, THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE, will be released
domestically in early 2007, accompanied by the re-release of their OF
WARS IN OSYRHIA debut.
Visit
http://www.heavylaw.com/ on October 15th for an exclusive
preview of the entire THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE album.
http://www.fairyland-metal.com/
Visions Of Atlantis: In Studio
The Austro-American symphonic metal band is currently in the studio
recording their third album, to be mastered at the famous Finnvox
studios. Featuring the vocal talents of professional soprano Melissa
Ferlaak, the new album, while staying true to the band's roots, is
insistent in moving the band in a far heavier and more mature
direction. Release tentatively slated for February 2007.
http://www.visionsofatlantis.com/
Enthroned: TETRA KARCIST
Long-running black metal warlords Enthroned are currently working on
their next album, leaving the live performences aside during the
process. The new album will catapult the band in a more extreme
direction, increasing the dark and oppressive side of their music. The
album's current working title is TETRA KARCIST, and Enthroned promises
to focus as much energy into its graphic conception as it will on its
music.
Trail Of Tears: Mexico Tour And New Album
Norwegian extreme/gothic metal band Trail Of Tears have finished the
recordings of their forthcoming EXISTENTIA and are now preparing for
its early 2007 domestic release. Also, the band will be hitting stages
in Mexico:
17.11: Mexico City- Gran Forum
18.11: San Luis Potosi- La Huerta del STIC
19.11: Guadalajara- La Mancha
20.11: Morelia- Salon Arena
23.11: Torreon- El Fungon
24:11: Chihuahua- TBC
25.11: Ciudad Obregon- Salon Chaparral
26.11: Culiacan- TBC
http://www.trailoftears.net/
More Napalm Records News at
http://www.napalmrecords.com/news.shtml .
New releases:
Tyr: RAGNAROK (10/10/06)
http://www.tyr.net/
RAGNAROK has arrived! Don't pass up this authentic Viking metal
masterpiece! Also available as limited digipack including two bonus
tracks.
"The Viking metal equivalent of Queen" Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles
While the Faroese Vikings are currently touring Europe with Die
Apokalyptischen Reiter, November will be the month of the ultimate
Nordic assault when Tyr conquer stages in Europe with Amon Amarth and
Wintersun. Tour dates here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/live.html .
Draconian: THE BURNING HALO (10/10/06)
http://www.draconian.se/
Heavy guitars and intense growls meet romantic female vocals, head-
splitting drumming, and sorrowful piano arrangements. Draconian
immaculately unite these elements to create a perfect symbiosis of
gothic metal and doom.
"A stunning achievement...beautiful" - Metal Edge
Ahab: THE CALL OF THE WRETCHED SEA (10/10/06)
Far removed from commercialism and romance, Ahab's "Nautik" Funeral
Doom celebrates brutality and utter despair.
"Awash with wave after wave of desolation...a funeral doom
masterpiece" Decibel
Tour Dates:
Korpiklaani
13.10. Weimar, Weimarhalle - Hell Onion Festival
14.10. B - Vosselaar, Biebob 15.10. Essen, Zeche Carl 16.10.
Stuttgart, tba
17.10. CH - Pratteln, Z 7 18.10. Mόnchen, Backstage 19.10. A - Wien,
Planet Music 20.10. Hun - Pascs, Rocktriathlon Festival
21.10. Slo - Maribor, Klub MC-Pekarna
22.10. Hun - Budapest, Kuliplex
23.10. CZ - Zlin, Masters of Rock Pub
24.10. Nόrnberg, Hirsch
25.10. NL - Eindhoven, Effenaar
26.10. NL - Rotterdam, Baroeg 27.10. NL - Groningen, Vera 28.10.
Lόbeck, Treibsand 04.11. Sco - Perth, Ragnaroek U.K.
Midnattsol
21.10.2006 B- Female Metal Voices Festival
Naio Ssaion
21.10. B - Metal Female Voices Fest, Wieze
28.10. D - Rock Pop News Festival, Schramberg
Sinamore
17.11.2006 Switzerland,Basel, Sommarcasino (+Negative, Lacrimas
Profundere) 09.11.2006 Germany, Berlin, K17
Tyr (with Die Apokalyptischen Reiter):
21.09 D - Mόnchen, Backstage
22.09 A - Wφrgl, Komma
23.09 A - Traun, Spinnerei
24.09 A - Wien, Arena
25.09 SLO - Maribor, Klub MC-Pekarna.
26.09 D - Stuttgart, Rφhre
27.09 D - Heidelberg, Schwimmbad
28.09 D - Freiburg, Jazzhaus
29.09 CH - Winterhur, Salzhaus
30.09 CH - Bern, Gaskessel
04.10 DK - Copenhagen, The Rock (without DA Reiter)
Visions Of Atlantis
21.10. B- Female Metal Voices Festival
Upcoming tours:
November: Tyr & Amon Amarth & Wintersun
October: Lacrimas Profundere & Lacuna Coil & Poisonblack
November: Leaves' Eyes & Blind Guardian (USA)
Dates here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/live.html
Summer Catalog 2006:
Download our latest catalog (PDF file - 14.8 MB, 72 Pages)
https://ssl.kundenserver.de/s7992294.shoplite.de/shopdata/summer2005.z
ip
http://www.napalmrecords.com/
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-New Flower Kings At Radiant!
Hi!
How are ya? We just got the super deluxe new Flower Kings package in
stock. It's big and beautiful -- expensive but worth it. Here's some
info:
The Flower Kings - INSTANT DELIVERY Limited Edition
"Welcome To The Paradox Hotel! We want to make your visit as pleasant
as possible," Flower Kings' Hans Froberg greets the Tilburg audience
at the 013 where this concert was filmed last April. He adds, "We want
to make you feel at home!" And the Dutch fans gladly accept his
invitation. Now with the release of the superb double DVD INSTANT
DELIVERY, fans of the Flower Kings from all over the world can check
into the "Paradox Hotel" whenever they like and enjoy the experience.
Those who know the Flower Kings also know that a visit to one of their
live shows is never just a flying visit. With their latest double
album PARADOX HOTEL providing a lot of new song material in their
luggage, the band toured Europe in spring 2006 where they performed
for almost three hours each night. The Swedish prog band spent the
least amount of time yet recording PARADOX HOTEL live in the studio,
and live on stage the material stands up as some of their strongest
yet. Despite their vast back catalogue, Roine Stolt & Co. decided to
dedicate the lion's share of the set list to nine songs from the new
album.
Track list:
CD/DVD 1:
1. Paradox Hotel
2. Hit Me With A Hit
3. Last Minute On Earth
4. In The Eyes Of The World
5. Jealousy
6. What If God Is Alone
7. Pioneers Of Aviation
8. Love Supreme
9. The Truth Will Set You Free
CD/DVD 2:
1. Touch My Heaven
2. Mommy Leave The Light On
3. End On A High Note
4. Life Will Kill You
5. I Am The Sun
6. Blade Of Cain
7. A Kings Prayer
8. Stardust We Are
Available in PAL and NTSC.
The Limited Edition comes in a lavish DVD cover pack and contains two
DVDs and two audio discs plus a 20-page booklet! This baby's a
monster!
We also have the new Morse, Portnoy, George release COVER TO COVER so
come by and see us!
http://www.radiantrecords.com/
Thanks,
Cherie Morse
Radiant Records
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-Emperor Multimedia Gets European Deal
For the first time ever Emperor Multimedia has successfully negotiated
distribution in Europe. The deal is small but is significant as it now
means that locals in Europe will be able to purchase Emperor products
from their local stores and Web sites. Handled via Earplugged in the
Netherlands, the deal sees THE POLISHING OF METAL and other Emperor
products available via catalog to selected stores or directly through
he Earplugged distribution site:
http://www.earplugged.nl/ .
Up until now, with the exception of the signed artists Web sites
themselves, Europeans have had to purchase Emperor Multimedia
releases
on-line and have them imported. Although the releases are still
imported they are handled by local retailers when they arrive now.
This is one in a long string of deals being made by Emperor, including
a deal allowing for 2,400 stores worldwide recently, a deal with
CDBaby, renewed efforts at Diskery, and now Earplugged. EMD hopes more
such deals are coming to give its customers unprecidented access to
some of the most technologically advanced recordings on Earth at fair
prices!
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-Herege Concert Posted On-line
The traditional heavy metal band Herege posted on-line the video of
their concert in Expo Ijuν 2005, where they played the songs "Fall Of
The Church," "Die By My Hands," "Bang Your Heads," "Metal World" and
"Limit."
The video can be downloaded through the band's Web site,
http://www.herege.com/ , or watched on YouTube through the address
http://www.youtube.com/emanuelseagal .
Besides of the videos, some samples of the band's first EP, titled
BANG YOUR HEADS, are available on MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/heregemetal .
Herege - True Heavy Metal
press@...
http://www.herege.com/
http://www.myspace.com/heregemetal
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-Lion Music News
House Of Shakira To Tour Italy In November
Swedish melodic hard rockers House Of Shakira are set to rock Italian
fans with a six live gigs over six days in November. The band signed
to Lion Music have won worldwide acclaim with albums such as LINT and
FIRST CLASS and for their live performances at Firefest 2005 (captured
on the live DVD LIVE AT FIREFEST 05) and 2006's Sweden Rock Festival
have taken a break from the writing and recording of their forthcoming
studio album to perform to their Italian fans.
House Of Shakira vocalist Andreas Eklund comments, "When this
opportunity came up it was too good to turn down. The chance to play
live in Italy to fans that haven't seen us before and have some fun on
the road will help fire us up even more with the new material when we
get back in the studio."
The confirmed dates and venues are:
THU 2 NOVEMBER - BERGAMO (KELLER)
FRI 3 NOVEMBER - PORTO D'ASCOLI (TITTY TWISTER)
SAT 4 NOVEMBER - ROMA (Venue to be announced)
SUN 5 NOVEMBER - BOLOGNA (DERKINDERGARTEN)
MON 6 NOVEMBER - MILANO (TRANSILVANIA LIVE)
TUE 7 NOVEMBER - PADOVA (BANALE)
Web links
http://www.house-of-shakira.nu/
Shadrane To Be Finished Soon
The production of Shadrane - TEMPORAL is almost over. TEMPORAL tells
the story of an impossible love between a fictional US Army Commander
and a Hawaiian Lady during the American-Japanese war in the 1940s.
This highly anticipated debut from Shadrane features Gφran Edman
(vocals), Vivien Lalu (keys), Joop Wolters (guitars), Matt Bissonette
(bass), Gregg Bissonette (drums), Virgil Donati (drums) and a few
guest musicians (guitarist Marco Sfogli from James LaBrie and Italian
keyboard prodigy Alex Argento, amongst others).
Expect a full energetic blend of prog-metal, melodic rock,
neoclassical and even jazz/fusion!
Here is the final track listing:
"Skipjack" (instrumental)
"Temporal"
"Madoka"
"Requiem For A Rose"
"She Writes"
"The Seed Of Love"
"Lanterns' Dance"
"Morpheus"
"Manzanar"
"Consider It"
"Babies In The Bath" (instrumental)
"The Dance Of Solitude"
"Scarabee" (instrumental)
A pre-production medley is now available at the band's MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/shadrane .
The album is currently being produced/mixed by Vivien Lalu in France,
and Scott Cooke* in Canada (*sound assistant/editor for Devin
Townsend, Strapping Young Lad and bass player of Bif Naked,
Evenlight).
Over and out
Lion Music
http://www.lionmusic.com/
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-Perris Records: Looking For A&R Reps
Perris Records is looking for A&R reps worldwide and will pay for each
signed artist to Perris Network.
Perris Records has launched Perris Network for a Worldwide promotion
for bands. Perris Records has been in business over 12 years
distributing and promoting the label's hard rock bands such as Stephen
Pearcy, L.A. Guns, Eidolon, Bang Tango, Vain, Roxx Gang, Vicious
Rumors, Enuff Z'Nuff, Helstar, Di'Anno, Odin, Nasty Idols, Love/Hate,
Jetboy, Zan Clan, Beautiful Creatures, Every Mother's Nightmare and
many more.
For more details contact Tom Mathers at:
perris@....
Perris Network has launched the VOLUME 1 CD with great success
featuring 17 bands from all over the USA including New York,
California, Utah, Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Texas,
Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Perris Network has started booking for a Europe CD version. More
details at
http://www.perrisnetwork.com/ . Many bands from Italy,
Germany, England, Denmark, and France have already signed on for the
first Europe Network release.
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-Emperor Multimedia Expands Its Distribution Horizons
Emperor is serious about pushing their latest CD THE POLISHING OF
METAL, and it appears the rest of their releases will be going for the
ride!
Following up on Emperor Multimedia's coup of signing into CDBaby's
network, gaining access to 2,400 retailers, and their first deal in
Europe all this past month, they make one more attack right on month's
close. On September 30th start-up catalog service IndieCentric and
Emperor Multimedia sign a deal that will see Emperor products,
including the famed POLISHING OF METAL, in IndieCentric's system
within a week. This deal potentially opens up the company to thousands
of IndieCentric subscribers hungery for Emperor's brand of
"Infotainment" CDs and CD-ROMs giving the public unpresidented access
to EMD's recordings like never before in the company's history.
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-Dominus Praelii Heads Back To Brazil After Playing For 35.000 People
After two months and a half of the "Be A Banger Or Be A Bastard" tour
which passed through six countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia,
Paraguay and Brazil) making 34 shows, the heavy metal cult Dominus
Praelii is finally back to Brazil.
They finished the first part of this successful tour which began in
their home city, Londrina, and ended in Cuiabα. The second part of the
tour will begin in October and will be extended until December, with
the objective to reach 50 shows and enter in the Guinnness Book Of
Records with the biggest South American tour made by a rock/metal
band, and then it'll be the time to think about an European tour.
Producers from South America interested to be part of this historical
tour should contact the band through the e-mail at
contato@....
In this tour Dominus Praelii played for more than 35.000 people which
joined this heavy metal cult to promote the band's latest album,
BASTARDS & KILLERS.
Every news related to the tour is available on the band's Web site,
http://www.dominuspraelii.com/ , and also some samples of the new
album were posted on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/dominuspraelii .
Related links:
Official Web site -
http://www.dominuspraelii.com/
MySpace -
http://www.myspace.com/dominuspraelii
Orkut -
http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=679165
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-Wendy O. Williams And The Plasmatics - 10 YEARS OF REVOLUTIONARY ROCK
& ROLL Available On DVD November 21, 2006 Through MVD Visual
MVD Visual by exclusive arrangement with Pandemonium Merchandising is
pleased to announce the home viewing release of Wendy O. Williams &
The Plasmatics - 10 YEARS OF REVOLUTIONARY ROCK & ROLL for North
American distribution on DVD.
In the words of Chris Knowles of Classic Rock Magazine, they were "THE
RAMONES TIMES TEN. THE CLASH TIMES TEN. THE SEX PISTOLS TIMES TEN."
Banned in London, busted in Cleveland and Milwaukee, the legendary
Wendy O. Williams (aka "Queen Of Shock Rock", "Queen Of Punk,"
"Dominatrix Of The Decibels," and "High Priestess Of Metal") and the
Plasmatics, the band of changing musicians built around her,
revolutionized American culture and music creating a seismic shock
wave still being felt today. "Way more than a rock band," as John Levy
said in a recent interview on VH1, Wendy O. Williams and the
Plasmatics "were a phenomenon." They introduced the mohawk to mass
American culture, fused punk and metal when these groups despised each
other and produced stage shows which included the chainsawing of
guitars and the blowing up of full size cars that Roman Kozak of
Billboard called "The absolute limit of what can be accomplished in
rock and roll theatrics" and have yet to be equalled today.
First performing in 1978, by 1981 they were introduced by Tom Snyder
on his late night TV show as the "greatest punk band in the world." By
1982 their next album, whose companion video had the fearless Williams
driving a school bus through a wall of TVs, climbing to the roof and
jumping off before it blew up, was described by the L.A. Times as the
"best slice of heavy metal since the last AC/DC album." The following
album, produced by Gene Simmons of Kiss (and featuring Ace Frehley,
Paul Stanley and others) got Williams a nomination as "Best Female
Rock Vocalist Of The Year" and an accompanying video had her going
from a moving car to an airplane on a rope ladder without a safety
harness.
Here for the first time in over three hours of material, featuring a
two-hour "rockumentary" including live and other footage never
released before, as well as an additional hour of live and video
performance footage, is the story of the full 10 jaw-dropping years,
the eight studio albums, arrests, controversy, triumphs and
challenges, plus interviews with critics, historians, band and crew
members most of it never seen before. This DVD shows why Wendy O.
Williams and the Plasmatics were an absolute one of a kind, and why in
the words of rock critic and historian Malcolm Dome Wendy was
completely "in a league on her own."
"Every major female performer in the rock or metal sphere over the
last 15 years has carried (some part of) Wendy's philosophy within
them." - Malcolm Dome, Rock Critic and Historian
"Wendy was the patron saint of the Riot Grrrl Movement. That
archetype...comes directly from Wendy." - Chris Knowles, Classic Rock
Magazine
Full songs include:
"Butcher Baby"
"Pig Is A Pig"
"The Damned"
"Party (Tonight)"
"Masterplan"
"F**K And Roll"
"Living Dead"
and more...
Partial songs include:
"Ain't None Of Your Business"
"Black Leather Monster"
"Brain Dead"
"Bump And Grind"
"Concrete Shoes"
"Corruption"
"Country Fairs"
"Day Of The Humans Is Gone"
"Fast Food Service"
"Fight For The Right"
"F**k That Booty"
"Goin' Wild"
"Headbanger"
"Hitman"
"Hoy Hey (Live To Rock)"
"(I Am Your) Priestess"
"I Love Sex (And Rock And Roll)"
"Lies"
"Living Dead"
"Lunacy"
"Mistress Of Taboo"
"Monkey Suit"
"Nothing"
"Party (Tonight)"
"Path Of Glory"
"Pedal To The Metal"
"Propagators"
"P-S-Y-C-H-O"
"Put Your Love In Me"
"Ready To Rock"
"(Make You) Squirm"
"The Doom Song"
"Tight Black Pants"
"Twelve Noon"
"Want You Baby"
"You're A Zombie"
and more...
UPC: 022891452294
Street Date: 11/21/06
Retail: $19.95
Run Time: 191 mins.
Please visit us on the web at
http://www.mvdb2b.com/ .
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-Hirax To Enter Recording Studio For New Label's Compilation SPEED
KILLS...AGAIN; US Tour In November
LOS ANGELES -- Thrash metal icons Hirax will enter the studio in
October to record the first new material since 2004's THE NEW AGE OF
TERROR.
The band is scheduled to begin recording four new tracks on October 13
at Shiva Industries Studio in Santa Ana, California. John Haddad will
produce the tracks "Lucifer's Inferno" and "City Of The Dead" for the
compilation SPEED KILLS...AGAIN, to be released on the new label,
Heavy Artillery, a subsidiary of Punk Core Records. The other two
tracks, "Summon The Death Dealers" and "Crown Of Thorns," will
tentatively be released on limited edition vinyl through Black Devil
Records. The compilation will also feature two songs each from
Merciless Death, Warbringer, Violator, Enforcer, Meltdown, and Avenger
Of Blood.
"Hirax has never been a conventional metal band," said vocalist Katon
W. De Pena. "We realize the importance of the younger bands and we
have always reached out to them the same as the older metal heads.
Punk Core Records started this subsidiary label so that they could
release thrash metal bands. They really support underground music.
Their Punk Core division has released great acts such as The
Causalities, The Virus, and Lower Class Brats."
This will be the first studio recording with recent additions Lance
Harrison (lead guitar), Steve Harrison (bass), and Fabrico Ravelli
(drums) -- joining Hirax founding member vocalist Katon W. De Pena and
lead guitarist Glenn Rogers, who has just received an endorsement from
Jackson Guitars.
Hirax plan to record their full-length record, ASSASSINS OF WAR,
beginning in early 2007. The band recently sold out of the first
pressing of its first DVD, THRASH TILL DEATH.
Following a four-date tour of Mexico, Hirax's first-ever US tour will
begin in Philadelphia on November 10.
"We are fired up to do these upcoming tour dates!" said De Pena. "This
is the first time in Hirax history that we will be doing an extended
tour. We have played New York and Boston before and the fans TOTALLY
KICK ASS! They are very loud. We are looking forward to playing for
them again. We will be playing some new songs from our upcoming album,
ASSASSINS OF WAR, for the first time live as well as Hirax classics.
The band is looking forward to tear it up for the East Coast
thrashers."
Radio Interview:
10/07/06 Sat. - KBEACH.org, 2-4 p.m. PST California State, Long Beach,
CA 562-985-1624
10/08/06 Sun. - KNAC.com, 3-5 p.m. PST
10/19/06 Thu. - KUCI.org, 88.9 FM midnight - 3 a.m. PST 949-824-5824
Tour Dates:
Mexico
10/29/06 Sun. - Circo Volador, Mexico City, DF
East Coast Leg
11/10/06 Fri. - The Boiler Room Philadelphia, PA
11/11/06 Sat. - North Six, Brooklyn, NY
11/12/06 Sun. - Middle East, Boston, MA
11/13/06 Mon. - TBA, Albany, NY
11/14/06 Tue. - Bug Jar, Rochester, NY
11/15/06 Wed. - Jigsaw, Cleveland, OH
11/16/06 Thu. - Lawrenceville Moose, Pittsburgh, PA
11/17/06 Fri. - The Sterling Hotel, Allentown, PA
11/18/06 Sat. - The Ottobar, Baltimore, MD
11/19/06 Sun. - Legion Hall, Wallingford, CT
West Coast Leg
12/09/06 Sat. - Bulldogz, Phoenix, AZ (all ages)
12/15/06 Fri. - Annie's Social Club, San Francisco, CA (21 and up)
12/16/06 Sat. - Safari Sam's, Hollywood, CA (all ages)
http://www.HIRAX.org/
http://www.BlackDevilRecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/heavyartillerymetal
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-MTV Europe Nominates Moonspell, Best Portuguese Act!
MTV Europe recently announced that Moonspell are nominated for Best
Portuguese Act. This is the first time that a hard rock group has been
included in this category. Moonspell are thrilled to have been granted
such an honor. The award show will be held November 2nd in Copenhagen,
Denmark. For more information visit
http://www.mtveuropemusicawards.com/ .
Moonspell's latest album, MEMORIAL, was released in April via SPV
Records. The CD was recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany
with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Lacuna Coil, Tiamat, Grip Inc.).
Their first video from the album, "Finsterra," recently made it's
debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball." There is currently a second video
in progress for the song "Luna" which is scheduled to be available in
October, just before Moonspell hits the road on their headlining tour
with Katatonia and Daylight Dies. The "Nocturnal Mourning" tour kicks
off October 20th in Poughkeepsie, NY and will wrap up on November 19th
in Hartford, CT.
Nocturnal Mourning Tour
w/ Moonspell, Katatonia, Daylight Dies
10/20 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
10/21 - Bedford, NH - Mark's Showplace
10/22 - New York, NY - B.B. King's Blues Club
10/23 - Montreal, QC - Le Medley
10/24 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial
10/25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
10/26 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's Down Under
10/27 - Detroit, MI - I-Rock Nightclub
10/28 - Mokena, IL - Pearl Room
10/29 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
10/31 - Aurora, CO - Illiff Park Saloon
11/2 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
11/3 - Portland, OR - Rock N Roll Pizza
11/4 - San Francisco, CA - The Pound SF
11/5 - Los Angeles, CA - Whiskey A Go Go
11/6 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
11/9 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse
11/10 - Albuquerque, NM - The Launch Pad
11/11 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
11/12 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
11/13 - Ft. Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
11/15 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theater
11/17 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
11/18 - Latham, NY - Saratoga Winners
11/19 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre / Underground
The new album MEMORIAL
--- IN STORES NOW!!! ---
http://www.moonspell.com/
http://www.myspace.com/moonspell
http://www.spvusa.com/moonspell
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-Lyzanxia Post E-Card!
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 Nordstrφm and Patrick J.
Sten. The mastering was done by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid
Studio. The album has 12 tracks and Alain Trιhard 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
View the Lyzanxia e-card at the below link or cut and paste the
address into your browser:
http://www.listenable.net/ecards/lyzanxia/
For more information please visit:
http://www.listenable.net/
http://www.lyzanxia.com/
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-The Esoteric Unveils Artwork For SUBVERTER, Announces Fall Touring
Plans
Critically-acclaimed Lawrence, Kansas-based innovators The Esoteric
have unveiled artwork for the band's forthcoming album SUBVERTER at
http://www.prostheticrecords.com/theesoteric/cover.html . Produced and
engineered by Paul Malinowski (Shiner, Open Hand) along with guitarist
Eric Graves, the genre-defying album SUBVERTER is the band's sophomore
effort for Prosthetic Records and is slated for an October 17, 2006
release date.
Several new songs from SUBVERTER, including "Destroy, She Said," the
titanic "Shipyards Of Foreign Cities," and "Clone Culture And The Cut-
Up Method" are all available on the band's MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/theesoteric . Fresh off headlining the "Through
The Looking Glass" tour alongside Mouth Of The Architect, The Esoteric
have also begun finalizing fall touring plans alongside Dog Fashion
Disco, including one date with Mindless Self Indulgence. Confirmed
dates are below.
The Esoteric on tour
9/23 - Joplin, MO The Foundry (w/ The Handshake Murders, Hope Has
Failed Us, Treaty As Allies)
10/7 - Lawrence, KS The Replay Lounge (w/ Valient Thorr)
(w/ Dog Fashion Disco)
10/20 - Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
10/21 - Amityville, PA Village Pub South
10/22 - Red Bank, NJ Red Bank Rocks Festival
10/24 - New York, NY Knitting Factory Tap Bar
10/25 - Kingston, PA Backstage Enterprises
10/26 - Buffalo, NY Club Diablo
10/27 - Sandusky, OH The Underground
10/28 - Toledo, OH Club Bijou (w/ Mindless Self Indulgence)
10/29 - Freeport, IL Freeport Convention Center
10/31 - Springfield, MO Remington's
11/1 - Wichita, KS Eagles Lodge North
11/2 - Dallas, TX Galaxy Club
11/4 - Metairie, LA The High Ground
11/5 - Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits (w/ Retard-o-bot)
11/6 - Tallahassee, FL Big Daddy's
11/7 - Gainesville, FL 1982
11/8 - Tampa, FL Transitions Art Gallery @ Skatepark Of Tempa
11/9 - Orlando, FL The Liquid Cellar
11/10 - Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
11/11 - Raleigh, NC The Brewery
11/12 - Huntington, WV Monkey Bar Live
For the latest news and tour information, please visit the band's
official Web site,
http://www.THE-ESOTERIC.com/ , as well as
http://www.myspace.com/THEESOTERIC and
http://www.PROSTHETICRECORDS.com/ .
"It's tricky work, integrating genuine feeling, dignified angst and
melodic riffs into heavy music. Few pull it off with the musical
prowess and sincerity that The Esoteric prove...a head above the rest
of the crowd." OUTBURN
"A seamless progression of melodic guitar lines, remorseless vocals
and kinetic percussion patterns...amazing to behold." DECIBEL
"Gnarly, hungry and virtually unaffected by anything that's moving
units in metalcore today. Which is a beautiful thing if you're of the
mind that a single well-placed cymbal accent, guitar squeal or off-
time breakdown can pack more power that 100 perfectly-executed At The
Gates riffs." ALTERNATIVE PRESS
"Challenging the boundaries of hardcore." REVOLVER
"An intriguing mix of vein-busting hardcore and symphonic
wall-of-noise orchestration that slithers out of any pigeonhole you
try to put it in." METAL MANIACS
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-Gojira Confirmed For North American Tour Dates, Debut On
"Headbanger's Ball," Interview On-line
French metal titans Gojira have been confirmed as support for Children
Of Bodom's upcoming North American, alongside Amon Amarth and
Sanctity. The tour will cross the continent from late-November to mid-
December and marks the first time Gojira will play live to North
American audiences.
Already showered with praise from Alternative Press, Metal Maniacs,
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Decibel, and Blabbermouth.net, the
touring news comes hot off the heels of the band's first domestic
release, FROM MARS TO SIRIUS, which was released August 22 through
Prosthetic Records after seeing a late 2005 European release through
Listenable Records. Gojira has already logged over 300 live shows in
France and throughout Europe in its decade-long career.
MTV2 will also debut the album's first video, "To Sirius," this
Saturday on "Headbanger's Ball." Check local listings for time and
channel. Directed and produced by Alain Duplantier of Les
Telecreateurs, the video can also be seen Prosthetic Records' YouTube
page:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k2rLuTJzaKQ .
While recently in New York, Gojira vocalist/guitarist Joe Duplantier
also took time out to handle radio interviews at New Jersey's WSOU and
with Anchorage, Alaska's KRUA. KRUA 88.1 FM's "Adrenaline Therapy"
program has posted the latter interview on-line in two parts,
available at
http://krua.uaa.alaska.edu/shows.htm or at these direct
links:
http://krua.uaa.alaska.edu/Sounds/Unearth_interview_part_1_air_9-06-
06.mp3
http://krua.uaa.alaska.edu/Sounds/Unearth_interview_part_2_air_9-06-
06.mp3
Gojira on tour
(with Children Of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Sanctity)
11/29 - Philadelphia, PA Trocadero (no Amon Amarth)
11/30 - Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall (no Amon Amarth)
12/1 - Detroit, MI Harpo's Concert Theatre
12/2 - Milwaukee, WI The Eagles Club
12/4 - Dallas, TX Gypsy Ballroom
12/6 - Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
12/8 - San Diego, CA Soma
12/9 - Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
12/11 - Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
12/12 - Lawrence, KS Granada
12/13 - Minneapolis, MN The Quest
12/15 - Washington, DC 9:30 Club
12/16 - Worcester, MA The Palladium
12/17 - New York, NY Nokia Theatre
12/18 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
http://www.gojira-music.com/
http://www.prostheticrecords.com/
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-Kylesa To Tour With Converge In November
Savannah, GA-based sludge rockers Kylesa have been confirmed to
support Converge in November for a string of live dates. Also
appearing alongside Some Girls and Modern Life Is War, the domestic
dates will be the first batch of touring plans Stateside after
returning from the band's current tour throughout Europe. The live
shows will also be the first dates scheduled for the band following
the release of Kylesa's forthcoming album, TIME WILL FUSE ITS WORTH on
Oct. 31.
Previously, Kylesa revealed artwork, and track info for the TIME WILL
FUSE ITS WORTH. Snippets of the foldout artwork, which was constructed
by Kylesa guitarist/vocalist Laura Pleasants, can been seen at
http://prostheticrecords.com/kylesa/cover.html , and links are also
provided to both an MP3 and a video for the album's fourth track,
"Where The Horizon Unfolds." Prior to departing for the band's current
European tour, Kylesa met up with director Tony Costello of SSD Films
to shoot footage for what would become the video for "Where The
Horizon Unfolds," which mixes psychedelic imagery with the track's
haunting, building atmosphere. Marking the debuts of drummers Jeff
Porter and Carl McGinley, TIME WILL FUSE ITS WORTH will see an October
31 release date through Prosthetic Records (a day earlier in European
territories).
"When we first started the band, we had planned on having two drummers
but it didn't work out, so now it feels like everything is coming
together," Pleasants previously said. "There is definitely a new level
of intensity to Kylesa now. Since the new lineup has gotten together
we have felt the strongest creative spark yet."
Kylesa on tour
(European tour)
9/25 - Prague, Czech Republic Klub 007 (w/ Spacehorse)
9/26 - Vienna, Austria Arena
9/27 - Brno, Czech Republic Yacht Club (w/ Spacehorse)
9/28 - Munich, Germany Cafι Kult
9/29 - Bremgarten, Switzerland - KuZeB
9/30 - Mannheim, Germany - JUZ
10/1 - Kontich, Belgium - Lintfabrik
10/2 - Birmingham, UK Flapper & Firkin
10/3 - Glasgow, UK - Nice N Sleazy
10/4 - Belfast UK - The Bunker
10/5 - Galway, Ireland The Drums Bar
10/6 - Dublin, Ireland Voodoo Lounge
10/7 - Leeds, UK - Fenton
10/8 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
10/9 - Nottingham, UK Old Angel
10/10 - London, UK - Underworld
10/11 - Brighton, UK Engine Rooms
10/12 - Gent, Belgium
10/13 - Hogeveen, Holland
10/14 - Leiden, Holland Bar & Boos
10/15 - Utrecht, Holland
(w/ Converge, Some Girls, Modern Life Is War)
11/9 - Birmingham, AL Cave 9
11/10 - Metairie, LA The High Ground
11/11 - Houston, TX Meridian Red Room
11/12 - San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
11/13 - Austin, TX Emo's
11/15 - Atlanta, GA Masquerade
11/16 - Nashville, TN The Anchor
11/17 - Louisville, KY 1386 Lexington Rd
11/18 - Pittsburgh, PA Lawrenceville Moose
11/19 - Syracuse, NY The Furnace
11/20 - Albany, NY Valentine's
"...it's fiery, bottom-heavy and lethal in large doses; every
gloriously foul thing a blend of crust, metal and Southern swamp water
should be... If Kylesa's sludgy, metallic assault really is the stuff
'next big things' are made of, this is one bandwagon we're happy to be
jumping." - Alternative Press
"Somewhere in the bowels of Savannah, Georgia, an eight-legged, three-
cocked monster is having its way with the locals, forcing them to
perform unspeakable acts in the name of good citizenship and the
advancement of culture. Its name is Kylesa, and it is the new
standard-bearer for sludge-mongering and crust-punkery in a section of
the country that has already produced more than its fair share of
dirty noise." - Decibel
"...an evocative dystopiaand one hell of a metal album... MIDDLE
COURSE delivers more forearm smashes than technical finesse and has
the same untamed, primal aggressiveness and psychedelic tinges of the
first couple of Black Sabbath albums." - Revolver
"Kylesa's songs are full of sudden tempo shifts, raw-throated lyrics
and sludgy guitar parts borrowed from the slower end of the heavy-
metal spectrum. TO WALK A MIDDLE COURSE, the band's second full-length
album, is not only engrossing but satisfying: the riffs alternately
gallop and ooze, and soon the apocalyptic, stream-of-consciousness
lyrics start to make a dreamy sort of sense." - New York Times
"Play this loud and be prepared with dry wall compound because your
walls will not know what hit them." - Caustic Truths
"Easily one of the more refreshing takes on heavy music as of late, TO
WALK A MIDDLE COURSE leaves its mark..." - Outburn
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-THE BEST OF FEAR FACTORY On Roadrunner Records -- In Stores Now
HOLLYWOOD -- THE BEST OF FEAR FACTORY [Roadrunner Records] is in
stores now. Listen to the evolution of Fear Factory on one album!
From their brutal early days to their transformation into the
techno-metal powerhouses we've come to love, it's all here! THE BEST
OF FEAR FACTORY includes such trademark songs as "Replica,"
"Linchpin," and their smash hit cover of Gary Numan's "Cars." Buy THE
BEST OF FEAR FACTORY now or the Edgecrusher will come knocking down
your door!
Track Listing:
1. Martyr
2. Scapegoat
3. Scumgrief
4. Demanufacture
5. Self-Bias Resistor
6. Zero Signal
7. Replica
8. Shock
9. Edgecrusher
10. Resurrection
11. Cars
12. Linchpin
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-More Municipal Waste On YouTube
YouTube face the waste!
Not only can you see the new Municipal Waste DVD trailer (that is
gonna f*ck you up!) but you can also find new Municipal Waste footage
on YouTube from Reading and Leeds festival!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwwLyuEtPQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU_-P8CXMuQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3HJuYL-0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrt2vE4klG8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd-hcIJfb40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTArg5Nt7QY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzhiYksNeY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWBbBGcvclE
Municipal Waste reissue HAZARDOUS MUTATION with a special DVD on
October 30th UK and Europe including naked stage divers, the wizard,
drummer Dave Witte playing with a sharks head on, stupid interviews
and crazy thrashcore.
To see them is to love them. Check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzQWIuCCDF8
Face the Waste live in the USofA:
10/4 - Jaxx, West Springfield, VA
10/13 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
10/14 - Palladium, Worcester, MA
10/15 - Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
10/16 - Norva, Norfolk, VA
10/17 - Ziggy's, Winston-Salem, NC
10/19 - Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, PA
10/20 - Saratoga Winners, Cohoes, NY
10/21 - Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT
10/22 - Club Soda, Montreal, QC
10/23 - Opera House, Toronto, ON
10/25 - Peabody's Down Under, Cleveland, OH
10/26 - Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY
10/27 - Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
10/28 - Harpo's, Detroit, MI
10/29 - The Vogue, Indianapolis, IN
10/30 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
10/31 - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
11/1 - House Of Blues, Chicago, IL
11/2 - The Beaumont Club, Kansas City, MO
11/3 - Ogden Theater, Denver, CO
11/4 - Avalon Theater, Salt Lake City, UT
11/5 - Big Easy Concert House, Boise, ID
11/7 - Big Easy, Spokane, WA
11/8 - The Fenix (formerly The Premier), Seattle, WA
11/9 - Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
11/10 - Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
11/11 - Midtown, Bend, OR
11/12 - Senator Theater, Chico, CA
11/13 - New Oasis, Sparks, NV
11/14 - The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
11/15 - House Of Blues, San Deigo, CA
11/20 - House Of Blues, West Hollywood, CA
11/22 - Marquee Theater, Tempe, AZ
11/24 - White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
11/25 - Gypsy Tea Room, Dallas, TX
11/26 - Meridian, Houston, TX
11/27 - House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA
11/28 - Floyd's Music Store, Tallahassee, FL
11/29 - Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
11/30 - Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg, FL
12/1 - House Of Blues, Buena Vista, FL
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-HourCast To Tour With Godsmack And Breaking Benjamin, Beginning
October 20th And Running Through November 21st
In perhaps the ultimate example of "taking care of your own," rockers
Godsmack will be taking out fellow Boston, Massachusetts residents
HourCast, on a month's worth of arena dates.
Touring in support of their just-released debut full length, STATE OF
DISGRACE, the group -- which is comprised of Patrick McBride: vocals,
David Henriquez: guitars, David Sullivan: bass, and Jerry Clews: drums
-- should have no problem gaining a legion of new fans with their
tough, industrial metal sound.
"I think I'm speaking for all of us when I say that we are honored to
be keeping such company on this tour," explains frontman McBride.
"Godsmack wrote the book on how a band can bust their ass and make it
happen. When you speak about legendary east coast hard rock...it's
Aerosmith and Godsmack. Period. And Breaking Benjamin? Their songs
have been ringing in my head for the last two years...great band,
great songwriters. We are ecstatic to have this opportunity to play in
front of these bands and it is our intention to kill it each and every
night, and inspire their fans with our music...the way they inspired
us."
Released via the Alkamedia label, STATE OF DISGRACE is fast
establishing HourCast as one of the most-talked about new metal bands
to hit the scene, as their video for the track "Freeze" is already
creating a buzz on video outlets coast to coast.
Also, HourCast's song "Sakarra" from STATE OF DISGRACE has been added
to the soundtrack for the latest installment in the "Saw" movie
series..."Saw III."
"All of us in HourCast are really pleased to have our music featured
on the 'Saw III' Soundtrack. We loved the first movie and the sequel.
I think our music is a perfect fit to the vision of this movie,"
states Patrick McBride.
The movie and the soundtrack will be released THIS HALLOWEEN.
Here are the confirmed dates for the HourCast/Breaking
Benjamin/Godsmack tour:
Fri 10/20/06 - Glens Falls, NY - Glens Falls Civic Ctr.
Sat 10/21/06 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center
Mon 10/23/06 - Syracuse, NY - OnCenter
Tue 10/24/06 - Columbus, OH - Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Thu 10/26/06 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center At CSU
Fri 10/27/06 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens
Sat 10/28/06 - Evansville, IN - Roberts Stadium
Mon 10/30/06 - Grand Rapids, MI - DeltaPlex
Tue 10/31/06 - Dayton, OH - Hara Arena
Fri 11/3/06 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center
Sun 11/5/06 - Moline, IL - Mark Of The Quad Cities
Mon 11/6/06 - Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium
Thu 11/9/06 - West Valley City, UT - E Center
Sat 11/11/06 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
Sun 11/12/06 - Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Arena
Tue 11/14/06 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
Wed 11/15/06 - Prescott, AZ - Prescott Valley Event Center
Sun 11/19/06 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
Tue 11/21/06 - Orlando, FL - TD Waterhouse Centre
Internet:
http://www.hourcast.com/
http://www.myspace.com/hourcast
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-Taiwanese Black Betal Masters Chthonic To Release Fourth Album
SAN FRANCISCO -- Taiwan's biggest metal export, the symphonic black
metal band Chthonic, will release its fourth album, SEEDIQBALE, on
October 3 through Down Port Music/RED.
The weepy sounds of the er-hu, a two-string violin that dates back to
Tang dynasty (618-907), gives Chthonic's music an ethnic flare while
adding another eerie layer to the band's sounds of strife and tragedy.
"The Oriental two-string Violin is a common traditional instrument in
many Eastern Asian countries like Taiwan, Korea, China, Hong-Kong, and
Singapore," said vocalist Freddy. "What is special about it is its
plaintive, sad tone. I decided to learn from a traditional musician
and started to play it in Chthonic's music."
Chthonic has stirred up controversy in the past with its strong
Taiwanese pro-independence stance, which has been the focus of much of
the band's past material. In keeping with its culturally-inspired
concepts, SEEDIQBALE reaches further back into Taiwanese history to
the legend of the Seediq and its struggle with Japan over land and
religion.
Like two of the band's previous albums, SEEDIQBALE was recorded at
Borsing Recordings in Denmark. "When Chthonic was formed in 1996,
there was no extreme metal scene in Taiwan, not to mention the studios
capable of producing this kind of music," said Freddy. "So when we
were prepared for our first album, we compared some of the black metal
albums we had and chose Illdisposed's album, because we liked its
recording quality. Then we hooked up with the studio that recorded
that album and became good friends with the boss, Jan Borsing. He has
been working with us since then, including in some big live concerts
in Taipei as our sound engineer."
Hailing from a country with a little-known metal scene, Chthonic has
gained national attention in its native land where it was awarded
"Best Rock Group" at the 14th Annual Golden Melody Awards, the Eastern
Asian equivalent of a Grammy. The award was presented to the band by
none other than the country's President Chen Shui-bian. "Music is more
powerful, more moving than politicians," the President said before the
band joined him on stage.
The group capped off that momentous year by playing the annual New
Year's Eve live, nationally broadcasted concert in front of
President's Hall and the release of the band's Mandarin theme for the
21st Century Fox Taiwan release of "Freddy Vs. Jason."
Chthnonic's previous albums WHERE THE ANCESTORS' SOULS GATHERED, 9TH
EMPYREAN, and RELENTLESS RECURRENCE, have been recorded in both
Mandarin and English.
The group made its United States debut at the 2002 Metal Meltdown
festival and returned that year for a performance at the Milwaukee
Metalfest.
"My favorite find of the year was Chthonic from Taiwan. Tightly
executing vigorous and beautiful black metal, lead singer Freddy
played an Oriental two-string violin." -- Illinois Entertainer
"...the Black Sabbath of Asia..." -- Taipei Times
http://www.chthonic.org/
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-Layne Staley Book Being Made Into A Movie!
ARTS Publications announces that Argentinean Journalist/Author Adriana
Rubio has been contacted by Writer/Director Eric Moyer from
Philadelphia to turn her latest published book, titled "Layne Staley:
Get Born Again" into a movie.
This book has a very profound message related to the life and death of
the treasured and talented Alice In Chains rock singer, Layne Staley,
who sadly died on April 5th, 2002 of a heroin overdose. It includes,
in full version, the last interview of Staley, revealing to Author
Rubio the harsh truth behind heroin addiction. He gave Rubio his
blessing to tell the truth on how his last living months were, in
hopes that someday people don't do drugs and can understand how
painful the every day living of a drug addict is. Although Staley
didn't like much talking to journalists, he finally made his sad
statement and, Adriana Rubio was the only one from the media who spoke
with him just before his death.
Writer/Director Eric Moyer is in the process of writing the first
draft of the script. Moyer fully understands the subject and will work
in cooperation with Rubio in highlighting Layne Staley's human side
from above the rock star.
Eric Moyer's Statement
"I am determined to make this film about Layne Staley, not only to
celebrate his life and talent, but to warn others through his
compelling story that heroin will kill you...no matter who you are.
"Adriana Rubio's book 'Get Born Again' reached out to me in many ways.
I was initially drawn to the material as an Alice In Chains and Mad
Season fan, but thanks to Adriana, I left the book understanding Layne
as person that we can all relate to. Our lives are surrounded by
addiction, in one form or another, but unfortunately, most choose not
to see it. Hopefully, this book will open their eyes."
For more information on Writer/Director Eric Moyer's films and
professional career, visit
http://www.ericmoyer.com/ .
"Layne Staley: Get Born Again" is available through the publisher's
Web site,
http://www.artspublications.net/ and
http://www.amazon.com/
.
FIND OUT READ
"Layne Staley: Get Born Again"
ISBN 0-9766590-1-8(Paperback 176 pages) $19.95
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-Crematorium To Tour With Misery Index
Los Angeles murdercore innovators Crematorium will embark on a two-
week touring schedule supporting Misery Index. The two bands will be
joined up by Blessing The Hogs and Fuck The Facts along the way.
Crematorium is continuing to support the band's most recent release,
2005's THE PROCESS ENDTIME, but is continuing to play a handful of new
songs from what will be the band's next album.
Crematorium on tour
(w/ Misery Index, Blessing The Hogs)
10/2 - Seattle, WA Studio 7
10/3 - Portland, OR The Gravity Room
10/4 - Reno, NV 14th Ward
(w/ Misery Index)
10/5 - Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza
10/6 - Hollywood, CA The Knitting Factory (w/ Gatekeeper, more)
10/7 - Riverside, CA The Parkview (w/ Ivebeenshot, Gather)
(w/ Misery Index, Fuck The Facts)
10/8 - Phoenix, AZ Skrappy's
10/9 - Albuquerque, NM The Compound
10/10 - Tulsa, OK The Pinkeye
10/11 - Dallas, TX The Red Blood Club
10/12 - San Antonio, TX The Sanctuary
10/13 - McAllen, TX The Smoke Shack
10/14 - Corpus Christi, TX Zero's
10/15 - Baton Rouge, LA The Darkroom
(solo shows)
10/16 - Austin, TX RedRum
10/17 - El Paso, TX Chic's
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-Through The Eyes Of The Dead Confirmed Saints And Sinners Festival
South Carolina's Through The Eyes Of The Dead have been confirmed
alongside labelmates All That Remains, headliners Killswitch Engage,
and a handful of other bands on the second day of the Saints And
Sinners Festival in Asbury Park, NJ. The addition of Through The Eyes
Of The Dead comes off the heels of the band's successful runs on this
summer's Sounds Of The Underground and the recently completed Sanctity
Of Brothers tour. After playing, the band will headline clubs
throughout the US alongside From A Second Story Window, The Acacia
Strain and If Hope Dies.
For more information on the Saints And Sinners Festival, including
full lineups, visit
http://www.saintsandsinnersfest.com/.
Through The Eyes Of The Dead on tour
10/29 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (Saints And
Sinners Fest)
(Draven Shoes & Decibel magazine present Through The Eyes Of The Dead,
From A Second Story Window, The Acacia Strain and If Hope Dies)
11/16 - Richmond, VA Alley Katz
11/17 - Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
11/18 - Baltimore, MD The Ottobar
11/19 - Worcester, MA Upstairs @ The Palladium
11/20 - New York, NY The Knitting Factory
11/21 - Cleveland, OH Peabody's Down Under
11/22 - Mt. Clemens, MI Hayloft Liquor Stand
11/24 - West Dundee, IL Clearwater Theater
11/25 - St. Paul, MN Station 4
11/26 - Lawrence, KS Granada
11/27 - Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre
11/29 - Boise, ID The Venue
11/30 - Seattle, WA El Corazon
12/1 - Portland, OR Satyricon
12/2 - Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
12/3 - Corona, CA Showcase Theater
12/4 - West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
12/5 - Tempe, AZ The Clubhouse
12/6 - San Diego, CA Soma
12/8 - San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
12/10 - Dallas, TX The Door
12/12 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
12/13 - Orlando, FL The Social
12/14 - St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
12/15 - Atlanta, GA The Masquerade Downstairs
12/16 - Charleston, SC The Music Farm
12/17 - Wilmington, NC Lucky's Pub
"BLOODLUST is a terrifying onslaught that wouldn't have the first clue
what to do with a sing-along chorus. Except stab it in the face,
obviously." Kerrang!
"Through The Eyes Of The Dead are a monstrous proposition; seething,
scything intensity and superhuman kick-drum violence are their stock
in trade, but the songs are shrewdly written and arranged too..."
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles
"BLOODLUST can only be described as premeditated musical warfare." -
AMP magazine
"Call them death, metalcore or even deathcore, it doesn't alter the
fact that these guys know exactly what it takes to make a brutal
record, bolting together a variety of styles to create a fearsomely
deranged sound." Metal Hammer
"Metalcore, my arse. There are no cop-out, radio-friendly choruses
here nor any concession to mainstream appeal. TTEOTD are a death metal
band at heart and BLOODLUST is a blistering onslaught from start to
finish..." Kerrang!
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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
*
-About Heavy Metal's "Best Heavy Metal Albums Of 1987" list is on-line
at
http://heavymetal.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/1987top10.htm . It
includes discs from Guns N' Roses, Anthrax, King Diamond, Helloween,
Testament, Celtic Frost, Voivod, Napalm Death, Candlemass, and Death.
-Angtoria's video for the song "God Has A Plan For Us All" is now
"distributed worldwide to most metal and rock TV stations," and also
available on-line at
http://www.myspace.com/angtoriaofficial .
-The Black-Sabbath.com mailing list Pilgrims Of Sabbocracy reported a
rumor from Madrid-based webzine Rafabasa, where Tony Iommi, Geezer
Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James Dio will supposedly reunite "for a
number of festival apperances next summer" -- as Heaven & Hell, not as
Black Sabbath, supposedly due to "legal reasons" -- and play songs
from the Dio-era Sabbath albums HEAVEN AND HELL, MOB RULES, and
DEHUMANIZER. (Earlier this year Dio and Iommi were working on two new
songs together, for possible inclusion on an upcoming box set called
BLACK SABBATH: THE DIO YEARS.) Black-Sabbath.com then indicated it
hadreceived word from "an official source" that there really are no
"legal reasons" why the Dio/Iommi/Butler/Ward lineup couldn't use the
name Black Sabbath, as Iommi owns it, so going with Heaven & Hell
instead must simply be an "artistic choice." Stay tuned.
-Bullet For My Valentine has five videos available on its Web site,
http://www.bulletformyvalentine1.com/ . The band is currently on tour
with Iron Maiden in North America:
10/6 - Agganis Arena, Boston, MA
10/7 - Tweeter Center At The Waterfront, Camden, NJ
10/9 - Colisee Pepsi, Quebec City, QC
10/10 - Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
10/12 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
10/13 - Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
10/16 - Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON
10/17 - Palace Of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI
10/18 - Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
10/21 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
-The Dead End Kidz have unleashed four new songs at their MySpace
page,
http://www.myspace.com/dekmusic . This is the first new DEK
music in over six years, and the tracks can be downloaded as well as
streamed. Also, the band is offering their MySpace player to your
MySpace page; go to
http://www.jukeshare.com/ and insert their MySpace
page's URL, and their player will appear on your page.
-Evergrey has lined up the following European tour dates with Avatar
as support:
10/24 - Metropolis, Munchen, Germany
10/25 - Rainbow, Milano, Italy
10/27 - Caracol, Madrid, Spain
10/28 - Kafe Antzoki, Bilbao, Spain
10/29 - Apolo, Barcelona, Spain
10/30 - Transbordeur, Lyon, France
10/31 - Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
11/2 - Laiterie, Strasbourg, France
11/3 - De Bosuil, Weert, The Netherlands
11/6 - Dingwalls, London, UK
11/7 - JBs, Dudley, UK
11/8 - The Soundhouse, Bolton, UK
11/9 - Rio, Bradford, UK
11/10 - Kade, Zaandam, The Netherlands
11/12 - The Matrix, Bochum, Germany
11/13 - The Rock, Copenhagen, Denmark
-We reported some vague Grave Digger news two weeks ago, and alert
reader/massive Grave Digger fan Eric Gaumann wrote in to slap us
around. Here's the clarified release information, straight from the
band's official site
http://www.grave-digger.de/ ... Last week
Locomotive Records released a single for "Yesterday 2006," featuring
two new re-recordings of the band's song "Yesterday." Track list:
"Yesterday," "The Reaper's Dance," "No Quarter," "Yesterday"
(orchestra version). The single comes with a bonus DVD featuring the
band's live performance at the 2001 Rock Machina Festival. A new album
is expected out in January, and a double headliner tour with Therion
will follow.
-HeadbangerNYC.com reported Kiss founding members Gene Simmons, Paul
Stanley, and Peter Criss will be included in the inaugural induction
class at the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. Hype: "The Hall honors
artists or groups that were either born on Long Island, or resided on
Long Island for a significant portion of their career." The induction
ceremony -- and obligatory all-star jam -- is slated for October 15 at
the Patchogue Theater For The Performing Arts in Patchogue, NY.
(Criss, Billy Joel, Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, and Leslie West and
Mountain are confirmed to attend.) See
http://www.limusichalloffame.org/ for more. In other Kiss news, check
out
http://www.kissfaq.com/news/paulsolo05.html and
http://www.kissfaq.com/discography/livetowin.html for *tons* of
information on Stanley's upcoming solo album, LIVE TO WIN.
-In Manowar-related news, former guitarist Ross The Boss has
reportedly replaced Flotsam And Jetsam on the Keep It True VII
Festival's bill, and will play a set of old Manowar songs. The fest is
set for November 4 at the Sporthalle in Dittigheim, Germany.
-Pillar's THE RECKONING is out this week, and the sold-out "Days Of
The Reckoning Tour" with Day Of Fire, The Showdown, and Kids In The
Way starts October 21. The first single from THE RECKONING,
"Everything," is at radio now; stations include:
WJJO - Madison, WI
WKLQ - Grand Rapids, MI
KEYJ - Abilene, TX
XSQU - XM/Squizz
KISW - Seattle, WA
KILO - Colorado Springs, CO
KLAQ - El Paso, TX
KXXR - Minneapolis, MN
WRXW - Jackson, MS
KDJE - Little Rock, AR
WBZX - Columbus, OH
WTPT - Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
WGRD - Grand Rapids, MI
WRZX - Indianapolis, IN
WHBZ - Oklahoma City, OK
WMYZ - Tulsa, OK
KXTE - Las Vegas, NV
See
http://www.pillarmusic.com/ for more.
-Check out Savatage performing "Tonight He Grins Again" on the 1992
Tampa Music Awards at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY9NrULkQk8 .
(HeadbangerNYC.com indicated this is "believed to be some of the best
existing live footage of the band's STREETS lineup" of Jon Oliva,
Criss Oliva, Johnny Lee Middleton, Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz, and
touring member John Zahner.) In related news, Jon Oliva's Pain has a
US gig lined up in support of new album MANIACAL RENDERINGS: the
Bourbon Street Nightclub in New Port Richey, FL, on November 25.
-Steelheart, featuring main man Miljenko Matijevic, have some US dates
lined up:
11/3 - Bourbon Street Night Club, New Port Richey, FL
11/4 - Bourbon Street Night Club, New Port Richey, FL (w/ Naked
Beggars)
11/8 - Jaxx Night Club, Springfield, VA
11/9 - Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
11/10 - Club Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY (opening for King's X & Skid
Row)
11/14 - Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT
-Tenacious D's movie "Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny" is due in
theaters November 17, and the official Web site is
http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/ . The soundtrack album is due out
November 14, and the first video from it is the D's "The Pick Of
Destiny." The soundtrack tune "Kickapoo" features guest spots from
Ronnie James Dio (who is also in the movie, playing himself) and Meat
Loaf. See
http://www.TenaciousD.com/ for more.
-Thy Majestie announced former singer Dario Grillo has returned to the
band. Six new songs have been written, with a seventh to follow soon,
and the band hopes to hit the studio early next year. Grillo is still
part of the band Violet Sun; see
http://www.platens-opera.com/ for
more. See both
http://www.thymajestie.com/ and
http://www.myspace.com/thymajesty for more on Thy Majestie.
Thanks to Joe Siegler, Tara Buzzell, Chip Ruggieri, Chad Bowar,
Mikey@..., Tommy Rehn, and Bill "Nacho Libre" Kotowski
for help gathering some of this information.
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*** FLAMES FROM THE LAKE ***
*
by Sean P. Gahgan (
lof@...)
-I wanted to thank everyone who sent well wishes and congratulations
to me and my fiancee. I greatly appreciate all of the kind words.
-So here is a quick review of Kamelot and Epica, which I had the
pleasure to see on September 30 at The Pearl Room in Mokena, IL.
From what I am told, Epica pretty much duplicated their set from
ProgPower VII although I can't confirm as we showed up halfway through
their set.
Most of you know I am a total mark for Kamelot, especially the
incredible voice of Roy Khan. Kamelot played close to two hours and to
my surprise played almost the entire THE BLACK HALO album minus three
or four songs. This was welcomed as it is a fabulous release. Roy has
incredible stage presence, his facial expressions and body language
emphasizes the emotion that pours out in his voice. I apologize for
not having a set list as I was too busy enjoying the show to write
anything down. As picky as I am about the sound I was fairly pleased!
The drums were audible but not overbearing. The guitars were right up
front and every time Mari came out to sing she could be clearly heard.
Roy's voice was a little buried in during the first few songs but then
leveled out for the remainder of the show.
Here are some quick highlights of their set:
...Roy performed "Epilogue" -- the Japanese bonus track on THE BLACK
HALO -- as a thank you to all of the fans around the world. He sang
the song beautifully accompanied by keyboardist Oliver Palotai.
...Simone came out to sing "The Haunting" and the crowed loved it.
...Mari sounds as beautiful live as she does on the records... I
actually like her voice better than Simone's.
...Sean Tibbets did a great job filling in for Glen Barry (whom was at
home with his wife who is expecting their second child). He was
bouncing all over the stage and was very enthusiastic.
...Casey Grillo is a machine on the drums -- his timing and meter are
both impeccable.
...A mosh pit almost broke out in the beginning of "Moonlight."
...The song "Karma" was a personal favorite of mine.
...A few disappointed fans that nothing off of THE FOURTH LEGACY was
played.
...The way they ended "March Of Mephisto" with an extended fist
pumping, crowd chanting roar was very powerful. I hope that a similar
ending is on the upcoming DVD.
Just an awesome show that I would recommend to all!!! Don't forget
that Kamelot's first ever two-disc DVD package will be released on
October 24 in the US.
http://www.kamelot.com/
http://www.epica.nl/
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TONY HERNANDO - THIII LIVE! (DVD) (B+) Lion Music, 2006
CD: 13 tracks, RT: 69:35
DVD: RT: 58:48
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http://www.tonyhernando.com/ ]
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Fans of melodic shred guitar can look forward to hearing (and seeing)
yet another quality player as Tony Hernando makes his presence on the
scene known with this very well done DVD/CD package. Tony is a Spanish
guitarist who has taken inspiration from some of the best in the
business, his music recalling the glory days of masters such as Joe
Satriani, Tony MacAlpine, Andy Timmons and Joey Tafolla. The seven-
track DVD is a lot of fun to watch, as Tony utilizes the talents of no
less than drummer extraordinaire Mike Terrana who keeps the energy
level high throughout. Tony's sound does owe quite a bit to his
heroes, but he manages to set himself apart by employing rhythm
guitarist Chema Herrero to bolster the sound as bassist Tony Ferrer
and keyboardist Boris Dimitrov provide excellent support. DVD
highlights include "Into The Black," "Duelling Waters," "Now" and "The
Awakening," Tony displaying a knack for melody, technique and feel in
the live setting. Also included on the DVD is a video for "Men &
Machines," Mike Terrana's drum solo, a visual documentary of the show
and a photo gallery. The CD includes some of the same songs featured
on the DVD but adds in some different versions, remixes of earlier
material and two new songs, one of which features Tony on vocals. The
sound is great, the performance solid and the material familiar but
characteristically strong on both discs. Recommended for those who
enjoy spirited metal instrumentals with lots of guitar!
- Neal Woodall (
MysticX9@...)
SAGA - TRUST (A-/B+) Inside Out Music, 2006
11 tracks, RT: 49:39
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http://www.saga-world.com/ ]
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http://www.sagaontour.com/ ]
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Canadian prog hard rockers Saga are back with their 17th release TRUST
and the enduring band have produced an excellent album worthy of their
esteemed reputation as world class composers and musicians. TRUST
opens with the 1-2 punch of "That's As Far As I'll Go" and "Back To
The Shadows," and they're about as good as anything in the Saga
discography, with characteristically atmospheric keyboards mixing with
the exceptional vocals of Michael Sadler to time-honored effect. Just
a little momentum is lost on songs like the sensitive "My Friend," but
Saga get right back in the groove with the dynamic title track and the
incredibly good "It's Your Life." Saga is one of those bands I love
because they are so distinctive and consistently write great songs. In
addition to founder Michael Sadler, Saga now features original members
Jim Gilmour (keyboards) along with Jim and Ian Crichton (bass and lead
guitar, respectively) and new drummer Brian Doerner. The interplay
between the members is as stunning as ever -- just check out "Ice In
The Rain," "You Were Right" and closer "On The Other Side" for
evidence. TRUST may not quite match up to the lofty heights of early
'80s classics like SILENT KNIGHT, WORLDS APART and HEADS OR TAILS, but
I can't see any longtime Saga fan disappointed with the new material.
Saga continue to create quality rock music and I hope I can finally
catch them live this year. Terrific stuff, trust me!
- Neal Woodall (
MysticX9@...)
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