Detritus
Issue #385
Week of October 16, 2006
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-Wow, yeah, *real* late again this week but here we are. Enjoy. - Tim

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-METALLICA: THE VIDEOS 1989-2004 Music Video Compilation On DVD To Be
Released December 4/5, 2006!

[Note: This comes from Metallica.com. Please don't sue us. - Tim]

We've been getting requests for many years to release all the
promotional videos on DVD and it's finally happening! In addition to
every video we've ever made, for the first time ever the 2 OF ONE,
release (which up until now has only been available on VHS) will be
available on DVD. Also included is "Mama Said," which never aired in
North America, maybe not even anywhere in the world, and a few little
extras such as "The Unforgiven" theatrical version and the "Some Kind
Of Monster" film trailer. Plus, all the audio has been re-mixed in 5.1
surround sound.

Look for the DVD at your favorite music store on December 4 in most of
the world, December 5 in North America. Keep an eye on the
Metallica.com Store for more details on how you can pre-order your
copy...coming soon!

Here is the track listing:

One 7:41
Enter Sandman 5:28
The Unforgiven 6:21
Nothing Else Matters 6:24
Wherever I May Roam 6:05
Sad But True 5:26
Until It Sleeps 4:32
Hero Of The Day 4:30
Mama Said 4:51
King Nothing 5:26
The Memory Remains 4:37
The Unforgiven II 6:33
Fuel 4:35
Turn The Page 5:49
Whiskey In The Jar 4:43
No Leaf Clover 5:33
I Disappear 4:28
St. Anger 5:50
Frantic 4:55
The Unnamed Feeling 5:29
Some Kind Of Monster 4:28

Bonus
2 OF ONE - Introduction 5:43
One (Jammin' Version) 5:05
The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version) 11:29
Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster Film Trailer 2:27

METALLICA.com

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-Please Cast Your Vote For Heaven & Earth For The All Access Magazine
Music Awards!

It's that time of the year again!!! The All Access Magazine Music
Awards are right around the corner! (Saturday, November 4th at the
Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA -- Get tickets now at
http://www.allaccessmagazine.com/awards/contact.html .) The boys of
Heaven & Earth have been nominated in several categories (see below),
and they'll need YOUR vote to win! So please take the time to vote
NOW!!! You can cast one vote in each category, from one computer or IP
address, in any 24 hour period, so tell all your friends to vote
too!!! So vote everyday if you like! To make things easier, we have
noted the category number along with the category name. Thanks for
your support!!!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE:
http://www.allaccessmagazine.com/vote.php

Heaven & Earth has been nominated in the following categories:

Category 8 - Best Male Vocalist : KEITH ST. JOHN

Category 9 - Best Keybordist : STU SIMONE

Category 10 - Best Bassist : JOE PETRO

Category 12 - Best Drummer : RICHIE ONORI

Catagory 14 - Best Guitarist : STUART SMITH

Catagory 15 - Best Rock Group/Artist : HEAVEN & EARTH

Catagory 44 - Best Overall Group/Artist of the Year : HEAVEN & EARTH

Heaven & Earth thanks you for your support!!!!

http://www.heavenandearthband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/heavenandearthband

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-New Napalm Records For North American Release, 1/16/07

Today, Napalm Records announces three new releases for North America,
confirmed for a street date of January 16th, 2007:

Die Verbannten Kinder Evas - DUSK AND VOID BECOME ALIVE
http://www.dvke.info/

Long-awaited new album, and the project's first in nearly seven years.
Die Verbannten Kinder Evas is the brain-trust of Summoning member
Richard Lederer (AKA Protector), and is built solely around classical
strings, sparse percussion, and ethereal female vocals. Although far
from metal, the aptly titled DUSK AND VOID BECOME ALIVE is a haunting,
spellbinding work of melancholy and tension, spaciousness and shadow.
DVKE's previous IN DARKNESS LET ME DWELL is hailed as a darkwave
classic, and this new record is guaranteed to garner attention based
on new frontwoman Christina Kroustali's ghostly voice alone.
Recommended for fans of Dead Can Dance, The Cranes, This Mortal Coil,
and Hagalaz Runedance.

Elis - GRIEFSHIRE
http://www.elis.li/

Final Elis recording to feature vocalist Sabine Dünser, who tragically
died earlier this year. Giving the performance of a lifetime, the
dynamic Dünser recorded her vocal tracks prior to her death, and the
band decided to complete the sessions since the vocalist often
referred to GRIEFSHIRE as her "baby." Fittingly, GRIEFSHIRE is a
compelling epitaph, whereby Elis' characteristic symphonic metal
emphasizes more the band's METAL roots and less on the gothic
flourishes that earmarked the preceding DARK CLOUDS IN A PERFECT SKY
-- altogether, an Elis that's heavier than ever, with expansive
production courtesy of Alex Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes).
Recommended for fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, and
Leaves' Eyes.

Fairyland - THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE
http://www.fairyland-metal.com/

Don't let the band name fool you: Fairyland are heavy metal warriors
to the last. Napalm's latest signing, this French quintet excel at
extremely epic, raise-your-swords traditional HEAVY METAL, yet
embellish their swashbuckling sagas with dazzling instrumental prowess
and oft-symphonic synths. THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE is the band's second
album, and sounds exactly like the cover looks -- epic, and fantastic!
Additionally, Fairyland's OF WARS IN OSYRHIA debut, which was
critically acclaimed in the European press and led to a successful
tour with Sonata Arctica, will be reissued by Napalm worldwide.
Recommended for fans of Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, and
Stratovarius.

http://www.napalmrecords.com/

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-Diamond Head, The Murder Junkies, Detention Lounge, Catamania, Grave,
And Sinister DVDs From MVD Visual

Diamond Head - TO THE DEVIL HIS DUE

This powerful performance was recorded at the London Astoria on
November 4, 2005. The show captures the resurrected band storming
through all their classics including "The Prince," "Sucking My Love"
and "Lightning To The Nations." The DVD includes an exclusive
interview with the band and as a bonus, the making of "All Will Be
Revealed" filmed by Mike De Jager has been included. Deeply affected
by Diamond Head's idiosyncratic style, metal legends Metallica have
covered "Am I Evil?," "It's Electric" and "Helpless," all of which are
featured on the DVD. Both Metallica and Megadeth have famously cited
the band as an important early influence.

DVD
SKU#: DR-4538
UPC: 022891453895
SRP: $19.95
RUN TIME: 142 mins.
LABEL: MVD VISUAL
STREET DATE: 2006-11-21

The Murder Junkies - EUROPEAN INVASION 2005

In November of 2005, after many years of anticipation, The Murder
Junkies finally toured Europe for the very first time. First arriving
in Switzerland, the journey took them across eight countries over a
30-day period. Each night they performed for enthusiastic audiences
and were treated to an overwhelming crowd response. The combination of
their high energy show and the intensity of their crazed fans led to
one hell of a rowdy kick ass tour. This DVD includes the very best
audio and video tracks from various performances. "This is by far the
coolest footage I've seen of the band." - Merle Allin. Bonus - GG
Allin spoken word performance from 1989.

DVD
SKU#: DR-4540
UPC: 022891454090
SRP: $19.95
RUN TIME: 60 mins.
LABEL: MVD VISUAL
STREET DATE: 2006-11-21

DETENTION LOUNGE

America's Heavy Metal Comedian, Jim Florentine, joins forces with New
York City hardcore rockers in two heavy-hitting and hilarious
"Hee-Haw" inspired sketch comedy episodes. Bocko, lead singer of
critically-acclaimed New York City hardcore band Weedkiller, developed
this concept based on his perception of the New York City music scene
and all the visionless, gutless club promoters who try and run it. The
DVD also features heavy metal music from Weedkiller, Jesus Knevil,
Krust, Purple Pam, Sun Lord and an appearance by the New York City
underdog, Bobby Hambel, legendary hardcore guitarist. As a bonus,
additional musical performances are included.

DVD
SKU#: EDD02075
UPC: 022891207597
SRP: $14.95
RUN TIME: 105 mins.
LABEL: ECLECTIC
STREET DATE: 2007-01-30

Catamenia - BRINGING THE COLD TO POLAND

This DVD features Catamenia, the charismatic melodic-black-metallers
from Finland live for the first time on DVD! It features an
electrifying performance from August 24, 2006 in Warsaw. Here they
present both classic songs and material from their brand new album
LOCATION:COLD: a musical feast of Angst, loneliness and despair. They
also cover W.A.S.P.'s "I Wanna Be Somebody" and Satyricon's "Fuel For
Hatred." Bonus features include an interview with Riku Hopeakoski and
Ari Nissila, a doc exploring the recording sessions of LOCATION:COLD,
"Tuhat Vuotta" video clip, and songs from a demo recorded by the band
in 1995 and from the demo WINDS recorded in 1996.

DVD
SKU#: DR-4554
UPC: 022891455493
SRP: $19.95
RUN TIME: 85 mins.
LABEL: MVD VISUAL
STREET DATE: 2007-01-16

Grave - ENRAPTURED

Descend into the Grave! The masters of brutal and technical music --
one of Sweden's longest running death metal bands -- appear here for
the first time on DVD! Chaos, gloom, death and madness: a genuine
feast for the fans of apocalypticaly aggressive music! This recording
from a superb show in Poland features the band's new crushing
compositions as well as classics such as "Into The Grave" or "You'll
Never See." The DVD also offers to the fans of legendary Grave loads
of bonus video materials, such as a selection of songs and footage
from various gigs which Grave played between 1990 - 2004, an interview
with the current frontman of the band Ola Lindgren, and "Soulless"
video.

DVD
SKU#: DR-4555
UPC: 022891455592
SRP: $19.95
RUN TIME: 130 mins.
LABEL: MVD VISUAL
STREET DATE: 2007-01-16

Sinister - PROPHECIES DENIED

Sinister displays some of the best technical death metal in the world
on this their first live DVD entitled PROPHECIES DENIED. The concert
-- recorded at Stodola club in Warsaw -- clearly shows that despite
many lineup changes the band is still in great shape and deserves its
place among such death metal stars as Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, or
Obituary -- bands with which Sinister has shared the stage. The DVD
features both new and old Sinister songs, all played with just as much
charisma as deliberation. It also includes an interview with the
band's frontman Aad Kloosterwaard and the guitarist Alex Paul a
documentary "Angels Of The Apocalypse" and rare footage.

DVD
SKU#: DR-4556
UPC: 022891455691
SRP: $19.95
RUN TIME: 140 mins.
LABEL: MVD VISUAL
STREET DATE: 2007-01-16

On the Web:
http://mvdb2b.com/

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-Industry Showcase: Tracenine & Six O'Clock News

Metal Queen Management and Ignition Sound Studios present Industry
Showcase of Tracenine & Six O'Clock News

Friday, November 3
Bovine Sex Club
542 Queen St. W, Toronto

11 p.m. – Six O'Clock News
12 a.m. – Tracenine

Tracenine

Tracenine has been perfecting their live performance and songwriting
skills since late 1999. Their intense passion for life and music
provides a solid foundation for their distinct heavy-hitting rock
sound and their incredibly tight and powerful delivery has earned them
the right to play with reputable names like Matthew Good, The Salads,
Meredith Brooks, Bif Naked, Social Code, Not By Choice, Out Of Your
Mouth, Nazareth, The Mudmen, Helix and The Killer Dwarfs.

This Cambridge band creates a groundswell with every opportunity and
is often compared by avid new music fans to Metallica, Disturbed and
Sevendust. Tracenine's combination of heavy-rock hooks and memorable
melodies are cutting edge and radio ready. Hungry and poised to take
the World by Storm Tracenine is most definitely "Ready to Roll"!

Tracenine recently recorded a full-length CD with Producer Koil (Peter
Boshart) at Ignition Sound Studios. Orange Music is currently
mastering the CD.

Tracenine EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/tracenine
Official Tracenine Web site: http://www.tracenine.com/

Listen to samples of the new album here:
http://www.myspace.com/tracenine

Six O'Clock News

In a world dominated by designed "pop artists" and bands born on TV
talent shows, it's refreshing to find this five-piece group who
refuses to give in. Meet a band who believes in the true foundations
of hard rock and who refuses to compromise their principles. Six
O'Clock News prowls the musical terrain that encompasses everything
from past, present and future rock with songs that have a message and
purpose.

Six O'Clock News has shared the stage with Evans Blue, The Salads and
Killer Dwarfs to name a few, and earned a personal invite to play in
the prestigious CSMT (Canadian Showcase for Model and Talent.) This
band needs to be seen to be truly heard. Their live show presents a
high-energy auditory onslaught that has garnered rave reviews from
critics and fans alike that salivate at every grinding guitar chord.

Six O'Clock News' new album SKIN FLIX AND POLITICS is a commentary on
the current cultural climate, currently being recorded with producer
Koil (Peter Boshart) at Ignition Sound Studios.

The future is Six O'Clock News!

Official Six O'Clock News Web site: http://www.sixoclocknews.net/
Six O'Clock News MySpace Site: http://www.myspace.com/sixoclocknews

Management for Six O'Clock News:
Kevin Johnson, Lamont Edwards Management, Jersey City NJ,
LAMONTEDWARDSMGMT@..., 201.659.6039

For more information and show confirmation, please contact:

Betty Dworatschek of Metal Queen Management
http://www.metalqueenmgmt.ca/
betty@...

Koil (Peter Boshart) of Ignition Sound Studios
http://www.ignitionsoundstudios.com/
koil@...

Information on Special Guests*:

* Enochian [on at 9:45 p.m.]

For fans of Nightwish & Evanescence... Born out of the ashes of
formerly fallen bands, the members of Enochian are a determined group
of individuals driven to overachieve. Collectively, they have played
in the Toronto Indie Scene for many years, and have played venues such
as the Rivoli, Kathedral and also a Sony/BMG Showcase at the Reverb.
Their sound is like no other, mixing dirty, heavy guitar rock with
melodic piano and female driven. Some have said the sound is what
might have been Tool hooked up with Evanescence, with a hint of Tori
Amos. Enochian is not afraid to push the envelope, and have made a
commitment to set themselves apart from the standards of the
alternative rock sound. The members of Enochian are professional
musicians with a solid resume of performing in Toronto and Surrounding
areas.

Enochian MySpace Site: http://www.myspace.com/enochianband

* littleSUNDAY [on at 10:20 p.m.]

Nominated for the 2006 Toronto Indie Awards for "Best Alternative"
Band at The Phoenix Concert Theatre on October 5th, 2006.

* BRAAP6 DVD: littleSUNDAY's song, "black and blue," to be featured on
the new X-Treme Sports DVD released this week in stores. The video
includes high octane snowboarding action; huge cliffs, jumping
immeasurable distances, and cutting through mounds of untouched
powder. the DVD contains a two-CD soundtrack featuring the best of
IndieRock talent.

*IN THE STUDIO: littleSUNDAY have been working on some new material
that is currently in pre-production. They are slated to enter Orange
Lounge Recording Studio in the next few months.

* ENDORSEMENTS:

FIREWIRE STRINGS WELCOMES littleSUNDAY: Guitarist JP, bassist Mario,
and lead singer and guitar player Rick Farrell were recently welcomed
into the Endorsee family of FireWire Strings! Great news boys.
http://www.firewire.net/

Bass player Mario has recently become the newest endorsee of Spector
bass guitars: http://www.spectorbass.com/NewFiles/gall3.html

Drummer Eric Bonatti has also landed an endorsement deal with Monolith
drums:
http://www.monolithdrums.com/artists.html

* NEW REVIEWS: littleSUNDAY is currently featured on Spill Magazine,
and on-line magazine, Tangible Sound. For complete listings of
published material visit:
http://littlesunday.homestead.com/PRESS.html

* ULTIMATE ROCK STAR: Please continue to cast your votes daily for
littleSUNDAY, and crown them Canada's Ultimate band:
http://littlesunday.ultimaterockstar.com

Official littleSUNDAY Web site: http://www.littlesunday.com/
littleSUNDAY MySpace Site: http://www.myspace.com/littlesunday
Management: TDL Music, http://www.myspace.com/tdlmusicgroup

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-Leaves' Eyes North American Tour Dates Finalized

"A voice like an angel...save a place on your wall for a poster of Liv
Kristine" – Metal Edge

"Atmospheric, strangely beautiful, yet heavy and metal to the core...a
trip to another dimension" – Hit Parader

"The epitome of elegance...so powerful, you can almost feel the ocean
wind and sea spray on your skin" – Metal Maniacs

"Dreamy, medieval-style metal" – Grammy.com

"About as epic as it gets" – Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles

The moment everyone's been clamoring for since they made their first,
all-too-brief North American sojourn a year ago, Napalm recording
artists Leaves' Eyes will be embarking upon an extensive, month-plus
trek across the continent supporting Nuclear Blast recording artists
Blind Guardian. Fronted by former Theatre Of Tragedy vocalist and
Roadrunner Records solo-recording artist Liv Kristine, Leaves' Eyes
will be touring in support of their latest LEGEND LAND MCD, released
domestically this past July.

While tour dates have been announced earlier this year, the dates/
venues below are the FINALIZED, fully confirmed ones:

11.8.2006 USA - Tempe, AZ / Marquee Theatre
11.9.2006 USA - San Diego, CA / House of Blues
11.10.2006 USA - Santa Ana, CA / Galaxy Theatre
11.11.2006 USA - Los Angeles, CA / The Avalon
11.12.2006 USA - San Francisco, CA / The Fillmore
11.14..2006 CAN - Vancouver, BC / Commodere Ballroom
11.15.2006 USA - Seattle, WA / El Corazon
11.18.2006 MEX - Monterrey / MONTERREY METAL FEST-Festival
11.20.2006 USA - Englewood, CO / Gothic Theatre
11.22.2006 USA - Minneapolis, MN / The Quest
11.23.2006 USA - Chicago, IL / House of Blues
11.24.2006 USA - Cleveland, OH / Agora Theatre
11.25.2006 USA - Detroit, MI / Harpo's Concert Theatre
11.26.2006 CAN - Toronto, ON / Opera House
11.28.2006 CAN - Sainte-Foy, QC / Salle Albert-Rousseau
11.29.2006 CAN - Montreal, QC / Le Medley
11.30.2006 USA - New York, NY / B.B. Kings Blues Club
12.01.2006 USA - Worcester, MA / The Palladium
12.02.2006 USA - Philadelphia, PA / Trocadero
12.04.2006 USA - West Springfield, VA / Jaxx
12.05.2006 USA - Charlotte, NC / Tremont Music Hall
12.07.2006 USA - Lake Buena Vista, FL / House of Blues
12.08.2006 USA - Atlanta, GA / Roxy Theatre
12.09.2006 USA - New Orleans, LA / House of Blues
12.10.2006 USA - Houston, TX / Meridian
12.11.2006 USA - Austin, TX / Emo's

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-Pillar's THE RECKONING Debuts At No. 70 On Billboard's Top 200

Impressive Ranking On Multiple Sales Charts And Critical Acclaim From
Key Media Combine For Notable First Week

The "Days Of The Reckoning" Tour Kicks Off Oct. 26

NASHVILLE, TENN -- Rock band Pillar debuts on sales charts this week
with its fourth studio album THE RECKONING (10/3) making an impressive
impact on sales charts overall, this week, debuting at No. 70 on the
Billboard Top 200 chart, with more than 14 thousand in sales its first
week at retail.

On the Nielsen SoundScan charts, the band claimed an impressive No. 6
on the Hard Music Chart Overall; No. 3 Record Label Independent
Current Album chart; No. 19 on the Alternative chart Overall and No.
47 on the Internet Album chart.

Impressive chart positions reflect acclaim given the band by media
outlets including Hit Parader Magazine, All Access Music Magazine, AOL
Music, Guitar World Magazine, CNN Radio Networks blogcritics.org,
musictap.net, rockmymonkey.com and Metal Express Radio Networks while
consumer support is evident in sales and well as rapid tour sell outs.


Andy Secher of Hit Parader Magazine offers, "Throughout THE RECKONING
it is crystal clear that Pillar's down-to earth approach (with a touch
of celestial guidance thrown in for good measure), is just what the
rock and roll doctor ordered. Such tracks as riff-powered 'Everything'
and the skittery 'Sometimes' show a band that's not afraid to take
chances while brandishing their 'pure-bred' rock and roll
convictions."

Metal Express Radio Networks notes, "Pillar shows a truly successful
heavy rock album can be made while still keeping it clean. With an
insightful and unsullied lyrical approach, THE RECKONING confirms the
band's songwriting has reached full artistic stride ... and the
musical power burned into this album proves Pillar has indeed not
forgotten how to ROCK!"

Additional reviews include blogcritics.org who notes, "[Pillar's] THE
RECKONING is strong start to finish," and rockmymonkey.com with,
"Pillar has the right formula for staying power."

With multiple adds at radio the band is readying for its eighth
national headlining tour, the "days of THE RECKONING" tour, featuring
Day Of Fire, The Showdown and Decyfer Down.

Opening in Minneapolis on Oct. 26, the tour will visit more than 30
cities through mid-December. Among those major markets are Chicago,
Cincinnati, Baltimore, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle.
Already, industry gatekeepers are billing this tour as the "loudest
tour this fall."

(A complete tour itinerary is available at http://www.pillarmusic.com/
.)

Simultaneously released was the special edition of THE RECKONING,
comprising the new album and featuring a bonus DVD with more than
three hours of footage. The video portion includes a 2006 performance,
as well as song commentaries by Pillar, and a "how to" section in
which the members explain their equipment, technical aspects of songs,
and other helpful hints.

Since the band's Award-winning 2001 debut ABOVE, Flicker Records
artist Pillar has seen unprecedented success in every aspect of its
career. With seven No. 1 radio singles and 12 Top 5 hits to its
credit, Pillar has earned an additional three Dove Awards, headlined
seven national tours, performed for more than two million people, and
been featured on the covers of Radio & Records, Rockline Magazine, CCM
Magazine, 7ball Magazine, Breakaway Magazine, HM Magazine, and
Christian Retailing. The band has also received print coverage in
Rolling Stone, Spin, Bass Player, and Hit Parader.

Pillar's video "Bring Me Down" saw heavy rotation on the Fuse TV
program "Rockzilla" and was voted No. 1 at Fuse TV's "Oven Fresh." The
band additionally won Fuse TV's Next Big Thing award. Most recently,
Teen Mania tapped Pillar's "Frontline" as the 18-month-long theme song
for its "BattleCry" campaign with the organization filming an
accompanying music video that aired at events in arenas nationwide.
Pillar released its fourth studio project, The Reckoning, Oct. 3. The
album's first radio single, "Everything," currently reigns at No. 2 on
R&R's Christian Rock chart.

Also, look for Pillar on the cover of HM Magazine's November/December
issue.

For more information on Pillar, visit http://www.pillarmusic.com/ .

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-Metal Queen Joins Wild Child

Betty Dworatschek, President of Metal Queen Management, joins Wild
Child Magazine ( http://www.wildchildmag.com/ ) as President of the
Canadian Chapter. Betty will maintain the Canadian Chapter, adding
Wild Children representatives from each province. Watch for music
news, interviews, reviews and "Ask MQM" Column.

Wild Child Magazine is the brainchild of Bonny "The Wild Child" Tuller
who had brought the idea of networking back into the music scene. The
on-line magazine officially launched September 8, 2006. Besides the
typical interviews and pictures, Wild Child Magazine features North
American bands, J.D. Bradshaw's Riff Notes, monthly feature by Metal
Monger, reviews and other Wild Children features. Wild Child Magazine
was also designed to network musicians across North America. Everyone
from promotional teams to the bands themselves can network, share and
integrate ideas throughout the musicians' network.

To date, there are as many as 100 member/staff across the United
States and now into Canada with the addition of our Canadian
President, Betty of MQM.

Wild Child Magazine is hosted by the very sexy Wild Children and these
beautiful women promote and support music across North America.

Wild Child Magazine: http://www.myspace.com/wildchildmag
Wild Child Canada: http://www.myspace.com/wildchildcanada

Contact MQM for more information:

Metal Queen Management
http://www.metalqueenmgmt.ca/
http://www.myspace.com/mqm
http://www.myspace.com/mqmusicfest
http://www.myspace.com/wildchildcanada

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-New Axemaster Material / BLESSING IN THE SKIES Update

I'm happy to let everybody know that the band just finished recording
three new songs, the first new Axemaster material since 1991!!!!!! The
final mix will be done very soon and then it'll be mastered and posted
on our MySpace page. I'll be in touch as soon as the songs are on the
site. Track titles include...

"Unresting Place"
"Lost"
"Marching Into Madness"

Work on the BLESSING IN THE SKIES re-release is moving forward. The
first preview of the cover artwork is kick ass and the master of the
material sounds excellent! We will soon be working with Burning Star
Records to begin advance promo for the release. We hope everyone will
spread the word to help make the CD a huge success!!!!!

http://www.myspace.com/thebandaxemaster
http://www.burning-star.net/

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-Metal Queen Management Judges The Rogers Paragon $tage $tar Band
Competition

TOTAL PRIZE:

* $5,000 CASH from ROGERS WIRELESS
* A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR FROM METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT
* AN OPENING GIG AT THE ROGERS PARAGON MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JULY 7TH,
2007 FOR A MAJOR SIGNED HEADLINER @ YONGE & DUNDAS SQUARE
* $3,000 worth of RECORDING TIME from STUDIO 8
* $1,000 GRAPHIC DESIGN PACKAGE from DIRTY LAUNDRY
* $1,000 PHOTO PACKAGE from IMAGE CONTROL PHOTOGRAPHY

A PRIZE WORTH OVER $20,000!

The following are the bands that will be competing in the Rogers
Paragon $tage $tars Competitions listed in alphabetical order by date
of performance:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2006 @ REILLY'S (340 Yonge St.) 8 p.m.

NURSE - http://www.myspace.com/nurseband
CRAZY BABIES - http://www.crazybabies.com/
EJUNE - http://www.ejune.ca/
HARPOON DODGER - http://www.harpoondodger.ca/
JAPHY RIDER - http://www.myspace.com/japhy
LIAR AND A THIEF - http://www.liarandathief.com/
SIN - http://www.myspace.com/thesinproject
THE NO JIMMIES - http://www.myspace.com/nojimmiez
THE WAY - http://www.myspace.com/thewayonline

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2006 @ REILLY'S (340 Yonge St.) 8 p.m.

BETE NOIRE - http://www.myspace.com/betenoiremusic
CATCHING FIRE
DIRTY HOLIDAY - http://www.myspace.com/dirtyholidaycanada
EXECUTIVE RELIGION - http://www.executivereligion.com/
JACK D. AND THE NONE ALCOHOLICS - http://www.myspace.com/jackdatna
ON THE VERGE - http://www.myspace.com/onthevergeca
TERRA INCOGNITA - http://www.myspace.com/terraincognitatoronto
THE JONES http://www.sonicbids.com/thejones
WHATEVER - http://www.myspace.com/whateveronline

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2006 @ REILLY'S (340 Yonge St.) 8 p.m.

CANARY MINE - http://www.canarymine.com/
COAL MINE CANARIES - http://www.coalminecanaries.com/
DALI CIRCUS
FIRST ROAD WEST - http://www.myspace.com/firstroadwest
KILL LINCOLN - http://www.myspace.com/thestenographers
RED HAVEN DRIVE - http://www.7161.com/~redhavendrive
SOMA - http://www.somamusic.ca/
THE APPOLLO EFFECT - http://www.purevolume.com/sutterkain
THE SHAPE SHIFT - http://www.theshapeshift.com/
TRANQUIL - http://www.myspace.com/tranquilmusic

Nine of these talented bands will be competing at the Paragon $tage
$tars Finals on Friday, December 15th at Revival (783 College St.). We
hope you check out the Web sites for these amazing bands and that you
come out to the competitions. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at
the door. Get yours from your favourite band.

Judges for the preliminaries will include:

JAMES RATCH - Band Manager and from Long and McQuade Head Office
BETTY DWORATSCHEK from METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT
JOHNNY LEGEND from the JOHNNY LEGEND SHOW

For the finals, one of our industry professional judges will be
internationally renowned music producer DAVE THOMPSON. He is also in
the band High Holy Days, http://www.digitalunderdog.com/ .

On October 7 MQM helped judge the All-Access Rogers Paragon $tage $tar
Band Competition [All Ages].

The Winners:

First Place: Flap Jack http://www.myspace.com/flapjackmusic
Second Place: Blucore
Third Place: The Real Underground

First Place won the following prizes:

* AN OPENING GIG AT THE ROGERS PARAGON MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JULY 7TH,
2007 FOR A MAJOR SIGNED HEADLINER (TBA)
* $1,000 CASH from ROGERS WIRELESS
* RECORDING TIME from STUDIO 8
* A GRAPHIC DESIGN PACKAGE from DIRTY LAUNDRY

For further information regarding Paragon, please contact:

Lital Rotman
Media and Marketing Director
Paragonyx Entertainment Inc.
647.883.8118
lital@...
http://www.paragononline.ca/
http://www.myspace.com/paragononline

Metal Queen Management
http://www.metalqueenmgmt.ca/
http://www.myspace.com/mqm
http://www.myspace.com/mqmusicfest
http://www.myspace.com/wildchildcanada

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-GRTR! News Update

Competitions

Competitions running until 25th of this month include a chance to win
a selection of Wienerworld DVDs and Chris De Burgh and Deacon Blue
CDs.

Starting October 17 win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Glenn Hughes
UK gig, and a signed CD!

Just go to our Competition Page for further details:
http://www.getreadytorock.com/comps.htm

News: Coming This Month

You can now get a RSS feed from GRTR! Just click
http://www.getreadytorock.com/rss.htm for further information.

Due in the next month (October 15 - November 14), CDs from DEF
LEPPARD, TALISMAN, WINGER, WETTON-DOWNES, HAMMERFALL, PAUL STANLEY,
SKID ROW, THUNDER, WHITESNAKE, ICON (WETTON-DOWNES), STYX and W.A.S.P.

Tours/Dates in the UK include JON ANDERSON/RICK WAKEMAN, DAN BAIRD,
LORDI, MUSE (starts Nov. 10), NEW YORK DOLLS, ROADSTAR/THE ANSWER,
STATUS QUO (starts Nov. 12), W.A.S.P.

Tour/Dates in the USA include ALICE IN CHAINS, IRON MAIDEN, JOUNEY/DEF
LEPPARD, MOTLEY CRUE/AEROSMITH, QUEENSRYCHE, DAVE LEE ROTH, PAUL
STANLEY (starts Oct. 21).

Tour/Dates in Europe include INXS, KEN HENSLEY, LACUNA COIL, WINGER.

Full details, access the New Release and Tour Dates from the main home
page (updated 25 September):
http://www.getreadytorock.com/index1.htm

Reviews

In the past month we've added over 50 album reviews including A.C.T.,
ED ALLEYNE-JOHNSON, BLIND GUARDIAN, CARMEN, BILLY RAY CYRUS, DEACON
BLUE, THE DUNES, EDEN, THE FEELING, FELONY, FIELDS OF NEPHILIM, FREE,
GMT, GIGANTOUR, GORDON GILTRAP, ARTISTS FOR CHARITY, HEAVEN 17,
HELLOWEEN, HELMET, JANE'S ADDICTION, JETHRO TULL, JYNXT, RAY
LAMONTAGNE, ELEANOR McEVOY, J.J. MARSH, MASTODON, JOHN MAYER, MERCURY
REV, RATTLESNAKE REMEDY, RIOT, ROXETTE, BOB SEGER, STACKRIDGE, VAN
TRAMP, ALAN WHITE and KATHRYN WILLIAMS, amongst others.

GIG REVIEWS added recently include TERRY REID, ELEANOR McEVOY, PAUL
RODGERS, IMOGEN HEAP, Z ROCK, BUCK CHERRY, JOE BONAMASSA and WALTER
TROUT.

http://www.getreadytorock.com/album_reviews.htm

Interviews

Check out recent interviews with DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics), KEVIN
GODLEY (10cc) and ANDY POWELL (Wishbone Ash):
http://www.getreadytorock.com/interviews.htm

Featured Album: Jynxt

"...a superb debut of melodic hard rock tinged with electronica"

http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews/jynxt2.htm

Pure Metal

Latest album reviews include UNEARTH, MY DYING BRIDE, MISERY SIGNALS,
INDESINENCE, DARK AT DAWN, BLIND GUARDIAN, THE ARCANE ORDER amongst
others...

Latest interviews: ... NECROPHOBIC, RAISING FEAR, BATTLEWITCH,
HAMMERFALL, MOTHERTRUCKER

You can now get the latest Metal News (with news of upcoming tours and
releases):
http://www.getreadytorock.com/pure_metal.htm

What's New On The GRTR! Primer?

JYNXT - our featured album

ELEANOR McEVOY - New album showcase

WALTER TROUT - Interview

Exclusive MP3s in our new Band 2 B Primer!

CHRIS SINGLETON, NEO-PROPHET

Access the audio primers from our main home page:
http://www.getreadytorock.com/

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-Z Records News

Albums Delayed Until October 31st

The official release of Lost Weekend's FOREVER MOVING ON and the
Andersson Mills CRANK IT UP has been delayed until October 31st due to
pressing plant delays and a small print error. Some lucky fans already
managed to get hold of both albums at the recent Z Rock festival but
those of you who have been eagerly awaiting the releases will not be
disappointed.

Z Rock 07 Details

We have received many e-mails concerning next year's show and contrary
to rumour we can confirm that Z Rock 07 will go ahead during May of
next year and a press release will be made shortly.

Dante Fox Update

We have parted company with Dante Fox on very amicable terms. The
split was agreed during late August and the band went on to appear at
Z Rock 07. We wish Tim, Sue and the guys good fortune.

http://www.zrecords.net/

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-New Release From Radiant!

Hello there,

Enjoying the fall season? Here in Nashville things are getting
colorful, in more ways than one. Take for example this new release
from Swedish prog outfit A.C.T. ...how was that for a tie in? :)
Here's a blurb about it:

A.C.T. - SILENCE

Many secrets surround the Swedish quintet A.C.T, who are about to
release their fourth studio album SILENCE. What does the abbreviation
A.C.T actually stand for? "We won't tell you," says Keyboardist and
vocalist Jerry Sahlin, "it's up to the fans to guess." What about the
album title SILENCE? "Well, it's good that this word has so many
meanings..." Okay, let's move on from this. It's also a mystery as to
why the band are still only considered a "hot tip," despite their
extraordinary song material and strong tour supports for well-known
acts such as Fish and Saga. With SILENCE however, their first release
for InsideOut Music, this all looks set to change.

The band's music, which the protagonists themselves call "Melodic/
Prog/Rock/Pomp/Pop," has become much more mature and concise with each
album. The band's skills are not just limited to impressive solo spots
but can be best appreciated in their ensemble playing. There are some
stand out examples on the new album such as the guitar and keyboard
interplay in the middle section of "Hope," or the bass and keyboards
working together in "No Longer Touching Ground." The first half of the
album is a collection of individual songs, while the other half tells
the tragic story of Joanna, a young woman desperately wanting a child,
who ends up experiencing a tragic turn of events. It is in this second
half of SILENCE where the band really shines and captivates the
listener with its finer tones and complex song structures. Each listen
reveals something new in the music without ever taking the magic away
from it. How the band achieves this will probably remain A.C.T.'s
biggest mystery.

Full CD comes with bonus live footage of this exciting band.

Now available at http://www.radiantrecords.com/ .

And while you're there check out all the great titles we've got in
stock! Don't forget about the new Flower Kings super DVD and Live CD
package INSTANT DELIVERY and Morse, Portnoy and George's COVER TO
COVER CD.

INNER CIRCLE NEWS: Just this morning Neal came to me and said "what
can we give the Inner Circle people in this next mailing to make it
even more special?" We appreciate all of your kindness and patience
through this time while my Mom has been sick (she's getting better
now!) and are planning a big mailing at the beginning of November. We
are planning to send: one behind the scenes at Neal's summer tour of
Europe, One bootleg DVD of Neal playing the whole Question Mark album
in London, AND one audio CD as yet to be determined. That's three
Discs in all! Now Neal wants to add a free gift as well...so sign up
now to get in on this November mailing. We are hoping to ship between
November 1 - 7. This will be the September AND November shipment...but
if you sign up now you can get BOTH!

Thanks for all of your support. We appreciate you.

Cherie Morse
Radiant Records
http://www.radiantrecords.com/

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-Napalm Records Update

Napalm Records News

Lacrimas Profundere: New Video Online!

German Gothic Rockers Lacrimas Profundere have recorded a new video
for their club hit "My Velvet Little Darkness," from their
Euro-chartbreaking album FILTHY NOTES FOR FROZEN HEARTS.

See this excellent video at http://www.napalmrecords.com/products.html
in preparation for Lacrimas Profundere's tour with Lacuna Coil and
Poisonblack this month!

http://www.lacrimas.com/

Die Verbannten Kinder Evas: Pre-listening

Die Verbannten Kinder Evas' new darkwave epic DUSK AND VOID BECAME
ALIVE will be released in North America Jan 16th, 2007. Begining on
October 27th through the album's release date, you will be able to
pre-listen to the new songs exclusively on the Sonic Seducer Web site:
http://www.sonic-seducer.de/ .

http://www.dvke.info/

Napalm Records @ Metal Female Voices

On October 21st in Wieze, Belgium, the Metal Female Voices Festival
goes into its 4th round.

Featuring Napalm Records artists Midnattsol (
http://www.midnattsol.com/ ), Visions Of Atlantis (
http://www.visionsofatlantis.com/ ) & naio ssaion (
http://www.naiossaion.com/ ), this festival will be dedicated to the
late Sabine Dünser (Elis, http://www.elis.li/ ).

A condolence book, signed by all the artists and fans, will be
presented to the remaining Elis band members on stage during the
festival.

Furthermore, all Napalm bands, including Elis, will be available for a
signing session, hosted by Mindview magazine, http://www.mindview.be/
.

MFVF IV will aslo include artists like Tristania, Lullacry and
Xandria.

http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/

Sinamore: New Video And Tour

Sinamore have released a new video for "Fallen" from their album A NEW
DAY. See and download the video at
http://www.napalmrecords.com/products.html .

Also, Sinamore will join forces with countrymen To/Die/For on their
European tour. Click http://www.napalmrecords.com/live.html for
complete Tour dates.

http://www.sinamore.com/

More Napalm Records News:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/news.shtml

Upcoming Releases

Elis - GRIEFSHIRE
January 16, 2007 (North America)
http://www.elis.li/

Fairyland - THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE & OF WARS IN OSYRHIA (Re-Release)
January 16, 2007 (North America)
http://www.fairyland-metal.com/

Trail Of Tears - EXISTENTIA
January 2007 (European territories; North American release TBA)
http://www.trailoftears.net/

Current releases:

Tyr: RAGNAROK (10/10/06)
http://tyr.net/

RAGNAROK has arrived! Don't pass up this authentic Viking Metal
masterpiece! Also available as limited digipack including two bonus
tracks.

"As glorious as QUEEN!" - METAL EDGE

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.

"Desolate, godforsaken, and unmistkably heavy" - METAL MANIACS

Ahab: THE CALL OF THE WRETCHED SEA (9/29/2006)

Far removed from commercialism and romance, Ahab's "Nautik" Funeral
Doom celebrates brutality and utter despair.

"A funeral doom masterpiece" - DECIBEL

Upcoming tours:

November: TYR & AMON AMARTH & WINTERSUN
October: LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE & LACUNA COIL & POISONBLACK
November: LEAVES EYES & BLIND GUARDIAN (USA)
November: SINAMORE, TO/DIE/FOR, DAS SCHEIT
December: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS & EDENBRIDGE (CHINA)

http://www.napalmrecords.com/live.html

Napalm Records
http://www.napalmrecords.com/

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-Yakuza Schedules Live Shows To Finish Off Year, Will Debut New
Material

Chicago's prog-minded metal band Yakuza have secured several more live
appearances before the end of the year, including an October
appearance supporting fellow Chicagoans Pelican in Cleveland Heights,
OH and a string of dates in November and December alongside Misery
Index, Intronaut and labelmates Burn In Silence. More dates will be
announced as they are confirmed.

Yakuza continues to support the critically-lauded SAMSARA, the band's
Prosthetic Records debut, but will be road testing some new material
the band has already written for a forthcoming record tentatively
scheduled to be recorded early next year. Yakuza has already shared
tour dates earlier this year with Dysrhythmia, Behold...The Arctopus,
3, Angel Eyes, The Number 12 Looks Like You, and The JonBenet, as well
as appearance at the Eighth Annual New England Metal And Hardcore
Festival.

With praise from metal and indie press alike, Brave Words & Bloody
Knuckles has proclaimed that Yakuza's "foaming at the mouth musical
delivery is complemented by some of the raddest and most cohesively
efficient song structures out there." Meanwhile, Kerrang has labeled
SAMSARA "a stupefying collision of lumbering, fuzzed-up riffs, prog-
jazz oddness and warped psychedelia, played with enough shamanistic
force to make the sky collapse itself." Recorded with producer/
engineer Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Isis) in the band's hometown, SAMSARA
features guest appearances from pianist Jim Baker, cellist Fred
Lonberg-Holm, Sanford Parker, and Mastodon's Troy Sanders.

Yakuza on tour
10/16 Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop (with Pelican, Sun God)

(with Misery Index, Intronaut, Burn In Silence)
11/22 Toledo, OH – Club Bijou
11/23 Columbus, OH – High Five
11/24 Akron, OH - Daily Double
11/26 Nashville, TN – The Muse
11/27 Marietta, GA – Swayze's
11/28 Charleston, SC – Village Tavern
11/29 Wilmington, NC – Lucky's

"This is extremity as art, uncompromising, dynamic, and unforgiving as
an avalanche of bricks. Hopefully, the rest of the metal world can
catch up to these cats in time to give SAMSARA the recognition it
deserves." - Blabbermouth

"...foaming at the mouth musical delivery is complemented by some of
the raddest and most cohesively efficient song structures out there."
- Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles

"...a stupefying collision of lumbering, fuzzed-up riffs, prog-jazz
oddness and warped psychedelia, played with enough shamanistic force
to make the sky collapse itself." - Kerrang

"The Chicago quartet's newest nose-bleeding excursions, free-jazz
workouts and tribal-drum barrages thrust thrash, hardcore, noise and
prog elements into a food processor, the songs eradicating conventions
as they bound between harsh heaviness and wander-through-the-desert
calmness." - Chicago Tribune

"It'd be easy to tag Yakuza as a prog-metal band and be done with it,
but that would somehow be selling its range and versatility (not to
mention its creativity) short. This is progressive only in the sense
that it is attempting to take the genre forward. But make no mistake:
This is a metal album, and a damn fine one at that." - Chord

"So scary, we think you'll crap your pants...This could be the next
step on for heavy music." - Metal Hammer

"Yakuza no longer have to whip out every trick in their book on every
track; they're now making music that, like the best jazz and rock,
develops organically as it goes along." - Alternative Press

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by Keith Abt (Keithabt@...)

-Iron Maiden/Bullet For My Valentine
Continental Airlines Arena, NJ
October 13, 2006

It seemed almost too perfect when I first heard that Iron Maiden's A
MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH tour would be touching down at the
Continental Airlines Arena in my home state of New Jersey on Friday
the 13th of all days! The idea of seeing Maiden again was incredibly
tempting despite the fact that I'd been in self-imposed "concert
retirement" for over four years. For a while, I thought I was going to
have to miss them again anyway, due to financial restraints. One of my
friends called me about five minutes before tickets went on sale back
in late August asking if I wanted "in," but due to extreme poverty at
the time I had to pass. It was with a heavy heart that I had to do so,
needless to say. I was kicking myself for over a month, but then my
true metal compatriot Brian Aberback (hails, bro!) came in with a
MASSIVE save at the last minute. Brian is a reporter for The Record
newspaper (part of the media conglomerate that also employs Yours
Truly) and when he interviewed Dave Murray for the paper a week or so
before the show, he was put on the guest list for the Continental gig.
When he asked me if I'd like to go to the show with him as his "plus
one," I obviously jumped at the chance.

Things took an odd turn in the days leading up to the concert, when
word leaked out that Maiden was taking the unusual step of playing the
ENTIRE new album in its set, at the expense of most of the usual
classic tracks that have been concert staples for years. Fan reaction
was rather sharply divided, as you might expect (i.e. "It's a
BRILLIANT idea!" or "It's a HORRIBLE idea, I'm selling my tickets on
eBay!") so when Brian and I headed to the Continental on Friday night
we were curious to see how the evening would turn out. Would the
notoriously tough New York/New Jersey crowd welcome the overabundance
of new material in the set, or would Maiden be showered with flying
objects and screams of "YO, PLAY F**KIN' 'NUMBER OF THE BEAST,'
MOTHERF**KERS?" Read on for the answer...

Newcomers Bullet For My Valentine started off the evening with a half
hour set that was...well, nothing special. (I STILL say that Motorhead
should've been opening... Their new album came out the week before
Maiden's, and they're on the same label, for cryin' out loud, so it
should've been a no brainer!) I'm not familiar with the band at all,
but they seem to be saddled with the dreaded "emo" tag (even though
I'm still not really sure what constitutes "emo."). To my ears they
sounded like a pretty decent, if unspectacular, melodic thrash band
(with vocals that were a little too "WOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRGH" for me) that
hinted at In Flames/Children Of Bodom. This is the sort of stuff that
tends to go over better in small clubs than in huge arenas, but
despite the small audience (the Continental was less than half full
while they were on), the young Brits seemed totally jazzed to be
opening for Maiden. They had some decent twin-guitar harmonies going
on (and they had the synchronized headbanging moves down pat). So I
may never buy a Bullet For My Valentine album, but I've sat through
worse opening acts.

The arena had filled up nicely by the time Maiden came on but still
wasn't totally sold out, which made me wonder if the word of mouth
about the new material-heavy set list had hurt ticket sales. The crowd
greeted Maiden warmly nonetheless as they launched into "Different
World" off the new CD. Maiden had a cool, military-themed stage set,
painted to resemble a World War I "trench" (sand bags, barbed wire,
etc.) with a ramp going up around the drum riser for Bruce to run
around on. The sound quality, at least from where I sat, was a little
watery at times... On and off throughout the show, Bruce had a
tendency to get drowned out by 'Arry's bass or the guitars, but
naturally whenever he screeeeeeamed we could all hear him just fine!!
Bruce was his usual athletic self, running from one end of the stage
to the other, leaping over the monitors onto one of the three "ego
ramps" that jutted out from the front of the stage, and leading the
crowd in many "Scream For Me, New Jersey!" moments that cemented his
rep as one of metal's leading ringmasters. Janick Gers, on the other
hand, continues to annoy me with his flat-out goofy interpretive dance
moves, just like he did when I last saw Maiden on the BRAVE NEW WORLD
tour.

About three songs in, Bruce announced to the crowd that they were
going to be playing the A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH album from
beginning to end. I expected people to start throwing stuff at that
point but the majority of the crowd seemed to take the news well, as I
only heard a few scattered "boos." (I know my brother, who was also in
attendance and who does not yet have the new CD, was QUITE pissed off,
however.) I bought A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH on the first day it was
released; I like it just fine and it was played EXTREMELY well and
with much passion by the Maiden members, but even so, I will admit
that by the time they got to "The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg" I
leaned over to my friend and asked him, "This is what, track #7,
right? Three more to go." Of the new album tracks, I'd say that
"Brighter Than A Thousand Suns," "For The Greater Good Of God" and
"The Longest Day" definitely packed WAY more punch in the live
setting. The acoustic part at the beginning of album-closer "The
Legacy" also sounded pretty damn cool over the humongous sound
system...I'm still trying to figure out how they got ACOUSTIC guitars
to sound THAT heavy? At the conclusion of "The Legacy," Bruce said "A
Matter of Life... and Death. Thank you," took a bow, and the stage
went dark for a brief moment. When the lights came back on and Maiden
tore into "Fear Of The Dark," you could definitely feel the sigh of
relief from the assembled crowd, i.e. "FINALLY!" From there they
ripped into "Iron Maiden" (still one of the best live sing-along songs
EVER) complete with on-stage appearance by Eddie (who wore military
gear and waved a machine gun), and "2 Minutes To Midnight," all of
which had the crowd on their feet and roaring along throughout. "The
Evil That Men Do" followed and the show closed with an awesome
rendition of "Hallowed Be Thy Name." There were some additional "boos"
when the house lights came up at the end of "Hallowed Be Thy Name,"
which I could understand; hearing only five classics seemed like a
tease more than anything else, but I still left the arena feeling
mostly satisfied. Do I wish that they'd cut the number of new album
tracks in half and played more classics? Sure. Am I a little
disappointed that they didn't throw in "The Trooper," "The Number Of
The Beast" or "Run To The Hills?" Of course. If I were in charge
(which I'm not, obviously, but let me fantasize for a minute), I would
have suggested to Maiden that if they wanted to play A MATTER OF LIFE
AND DEATH in its entirety, that's fine (they can do whatever they
want, after all), but perhaps they should've started the show off with
a couple of classics to get the crowd going, THEN gone into the new
stuff. Then, if necessary, throw in another oldie or two at around the
halfway point of the new album, and finish the show with another
clutch of classics to end things with a bang. Just my two cents. On
its own merits, it was a decent show (well, hell, it's MAIDEN, how
could it NOT be a decent show?), although nowhere near as good as the
gig I saw on 2000's BRAVE NEW WORLD tour at Madison Square Garden. Of
course, I really have no right to bitch about any of the proceedings,
because I got in for free and was simply happy to be there at all. The
folks who paid $60 and up for their tickets probably have a slightly
different take on the night's events. :) My advice to anyone who plans
to catch the remaining dates on Maiden's tour, would be to make sure
you're familiar with the new album first, otherwise you may find
yourself a bit lost and disappointed.

Set List:
1. Different World
2. These Colours Don't Run
3. Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
4. The Pilgrim
5. The Longest Day
6. Out Of The Shadows
7. The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
8. For The Greater Good Of God
9. Lord Of Light
10. The Legacy
11. Fear Of The Dark
12. Iron Maiden
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13. 2 Minutes To Midnight
14. The Evil That Men Do
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Relevant links:

Iron Maiden
http://www.ironmaiden.com/

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-The Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins has left the band. "After
openly admitting his drug addiction and completing rehabilitation
therapy Justin decided the he needs to focus on his recovery." Bassist
Richie Edwards will reportedly assume lead singing duties. See
http://www.thedarknessrock.com/ for more.

-Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius are on the road, about to release a
DVD called FIDDLE TRIP FUNK LIVE!, and working on a new album called
HEADSPACE. The band's "combines rock, fusion, funk, jazz, blues, even
hip hop for its unique jam band sound." See
http://www.joedeninzon.com/ for more.

-Dream Evil's new album UNITED is due out October 31. There is a video
for the song "Fire! Battle! In Metal!" on Century Media's Web site,
http://www2.centurymedia.com/ . Check out Dream Evil's newly designed
Web site at http://www.dreamevil.se/ for more.

-There's a review of Gigantour 2006 at About Heavy Metal, at
http://heavymetal.about.com/b/a/257726.htm .

-Heaven & Earth's new DVD should be finished and available very soon.

-GetReadyToRock.com has a contest to win Glenn Hughes concert tickets
and a copy of his new album. See
http://www.getreadytorock.com/glenn_hughes_comp.htm for more.

-Kamelot's new album and DVD, both entitled ONE COLD WINTER'S NIGHT,
will be released via Steamhammer/SPV in Europe on October 30 and in
the US on November 21. See http://www.kamelot.com/ for more.

-Michael Kiske plans to record an all-acoustic disc of Helloween songs
that he co-wrote while he was in the band, for release on Frontiers
records. See http://www.MichaelKiske.net/ for more.

-HeadbangerNYC.COM reported Kiss main men Paul Stanley and Gene
Simmons will sign copies of the new DVD, KISSOLOGY: VOLUME ONE 1974-
1977, the night of October 31 at the Virgin Megastore in New York
City. Fans can buy the DVD starting that morning -- at the Times
Square location only -- and "receive a wristband that will give you
the opportunity to meet Gene and Paul later that evening." There
reportedly will be two more volumes in the DVD series. both due out
next year.

-Check out http://www.myspace.com/maxmidsun for the cover art and a
track ("Plaguedoctor's Mask") from Max Midsun's new album MAX THE 1ST.
Upcoming gigs in Norway:

10/20 Tribute, Sandnes, Norway (w/ Keep Of Kalessin & Imbalance)
10/21 Garage, Oslo, Norway (w/ Keep Of Kalessin & Imbalance)
10/31 Blæst, Trondheim, Norway (album release party)

See http://www.maxmidsun.com/ and http://www.morningstarrec.com/ for
more.

-According to the official Saxon mailing list, the band has canceled
its South American tour dates "because of recording commitments." See
http://www.saxon747.com/ for more.

-Steelheart has the following tour dates scheduled:

11/3 - Bourbon Street Night Club, New Port Richey, FL
11/4 - Bourbon Street Night Club, New Port Richey, FL
11/6 - Floyd's Music Store, Tallahassee, FL
11/8 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
11/9 - Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
11/10 - Chance Theater, Poughkeepsie, NY
11/11 - Goodfella's Warehouse, Pottsville, PA
11/14 - Webster Theater, Hartford, CT
11/16 - Top Cat's, Cincinnati, OH
11/17 - Funky Frog, Mentor, OH
11/18 - Cadillac Jacks, Grove City, OH
11/21 - The Wet Spot, Caledonia, OH
11/22 - RPM's Rock Club, Bridgeville, PA

-"Survivor" (the CBS reality show...) contestant Billy Garcia, from
the metal band Forsakken, has a new interview posted on-line at
http://www.TheInterviewArchives.com/ . Check out
http://forsakken.com/band.html for more no his band.

-Renato Tribuzy and Roy Z are in Brazil this month to finish mixing
the new Tribuzy live DVD, which was recorded last November 2005 at the
Creditcard Hall in Sao Paulo. Contact fc@... or see
http://www.tribuzy.com/ for more information.

-Vicious Rumors' new album WARBALL is due out October 24 in the US.
The band has lined up a few dates:

10/21 - John Mclaren Park, San Francisco, CA
10/25 - 505 Club, Santa Rosa, CA
10/26 - Roosters Road House, Alameda, CA

More dates to be announced at http://www.viciousrumors.com/ .

Thanks to Stuart Smith, Anne Leighton, David Lee Wilson, Chad Bowar,
Mark Blair Glunt, Jason Ritchie, and Luiz Correra for help gathering
some of this information.

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MARCO FERRIGNO - HANGING GARDENS (B+/B) Lion Music, 2006
8 tracks, RT: 42:16
[ http://www.myspace.com/marcoferrigno ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ferrigno_gardens.htm ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ ]
Lion again discovers excellent shred talent in Mexico's Marco
Ferrigno, a technically adept player who certainly has his arpeggios
and speed picking down! I can pretty much tell you here at the outset
that HANGING GARDENS is going to appeal almost exclusively to other
guitar players and musicians, but I'm sure it's well understood that
these folks are the main audience for albums such as this. Musically
everything is right on the money, although the production suffers from
a somewhat thin rhythm guitar sound, fortunately this is made up for
by the exceptional playing of star bassist Tony Franklin. Marco often
sounds like George Bellas (his teacher and a guest here) channeling
Tony MacAlpine, and that is my main criticism: he needs to develop
more of an original voice. Otherwise HANGING GARDENS displays some
stunning shred excursions, some of the highlights include impressive
opener "Temple Of Time," the precise "Tower Of Babel," atmospheric
"Mediterraneo" and ripping "Varanus Komodoensis" (don't ask me what
that means!). A portion of the credit must go to Franklin and drummer
Marco Minnemann for really spicing up the proceedings with some fine
performances. Marco has the tools; all that's left is for him to break
free of his influences and establish a distinctive identity, and
that's probably the most difficult task of the modern day guitar
virtuoso. A player to keep an eye on...
- Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

TY TABOR - ROCK GARDEN (B-) Inside Out Music, 2006
11 tracks (12th hidden), 45:50
[ http://www.tytabor.net/ ]
[ http://www.myspace.com/tytabor ]
[ http://www.myspace.com/kingsx ]
[ http://www.insideoutmusic.com/ ]
[ info@... ]
I've never been a huge fan of side projects from the King's X members,
save for some of the stuff Doug (Dug?) Pinnick has been involved in;
even though the guys are extremely talented I always felt their solo
material kind of lacked the right chemistry to make it essential
listening. ROCK GARDEN is Ty Tabor's third official solo outing and
while it's not my favorite style of rock, I must admit the songs are
infectious and gratifying in their own way. It should come as no
surprise to hear a strong Beatles influence in many of the songs, but
for the most part this is tastefully incorporated. Actually much of
ROCK GARDEN reflects '90s alternative pop rock, from the gritty
quirkiness of tunes like "Stalker" to the should-be-a-hit singles "I
Know What I'm Missing" and "Afraid." Things get a little too poppy on
"She's A Tree" and the album goes into average territory on
"Thankful," but overall ROCK GARDEN is a pleasant listen especially
well-suited for driving. Probably best recommended to fans of bands
like Foo Fighters and Goo Goo Dolls, King's X completists will also
likely enjoy portions of ROCK GARDEN.
- Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

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