Detritus
Issue #392
Week of December 4, 2006
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-Hey, BAM!, it's winter. It was in the 60s last week and then we got a
foot of snow and now it's in the teens. Chicago weather rules. :) I
know other parts of the US got it worse so I should probably keep my
mouth shut. - Tim

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-Sunstorm Brings Back The Days Of Classic, Well-Crafted Songwriting On
Debut Album

TRENTON, NJ -- A few years after hearing demos of a never-released Joe
Lynn Turner album, the folks at Frontiers Records were inspired to
assemble and release the debut album from Sunstorm, an exciting new
project featuring the acclaimed singer.

The self-titled release has been released in America through
Frontiers/Locomotive.

Though the majority of the tracks were written by celebrated
songwriter Jim Peterik, the man responsible for the band Survivor's
biggest hits, additional material was culled from a variety of
sources, including Jack Ponti, Laurence Alan Dvoskin, Van Stephenson,
Dave Robbins, Dan Huff, Jon Astley, Marilyn Martin, and John Parr.

"This project was very invigorating and brought back some great
memories," said Turner. "It is a shame these songs were not released
back in the mid-'80s when they had the perfect sound for AOR radio.
However, it's great to see Locomotive has put them out here in the
States to revive interest. The songs were very well-crafted songs that
could stand test of time in the classic sense of the word. I have
talked to so many people who loved this sound. They still love it now
but have no idea that this music is still being made. I hope to bring
back this sound and reconnect the fans who still love it."

The musicians who join Turner in the Sunstorm project are bassist
Dennis Ward (who also produced the record), guitarist Uwe Reitenauer,
drummer Chris Schmidt, and keyboardist Jochen Weyer. The group's
moniker was presented to Turner by Frontiers. "I thought it fit
perfectly," he said. "I am also a Fire Sign (Zodiac)...and I can be a
bit of a sunstorm personalitywise, so that worked as well."

With decades of recording and numerous projects and bands under his
belt, Sunstorm presented Turner with the opportunity to work with and
explore the depths of yet another group talent.

"I still put a lot of heart and soul into everything I do, musically,"
the singer said. "That has not changed. What always changes and is
always an adventure is the collaborators. Sure, I have some favorite
people I collaborate with on my solo records but I have worked with a
diverse array of writers and musicians. It's and enriching
experience...almost spiritual in some ways."

http://www.frontiers.it/

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-Perris Records New Signings For 2007

Sequel is proud to announce that they have recently signed with Texas
based Perris Records. Their new CD, entitled BACK, is scheduled for
release in January of 2007 and will enjoy a worldwide release and
distribution.

BACK, the third full-length album from Sequel, is hard rockin' and
radio-friendly. Packed with melody and guitars, the CD showcases the
shared lead vocals of bassist Todd Jensen (David Lee Roth, Alice
Cooper, Steve Perry, Paul Rodgers, Neal Schon, Hardline) and
guitarist/songwriter Greg Georgeson (Tommy TuTone). Additional
original members include David Wall (guitar) and Grant Roholt (drums).

Perris Signs Sweden's Own Blind Alley; DESTINATION DESTINY For 2007
Worldwide Release!

Blind Alley had managed to gather the best pieces from the melodic
field and also some of the best written songs to come out of Sweden in
a long time. Some of you might be familiar with these boys from
before, they have released one album in 2003 called INFINITY ENDS.
DESTINATION DESTINY is for fans of Giant, Journey and Survivor.

http://www.perrisrecords.com/

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-Tour Dates/Shows For Nightmare Records Artists

CLOUDSCAPE

DATE - VENUE - CITY - COUNTRY
2006-12-15 - Chokladfabriken - Malmö - Sweden
2006-12-16 - Klubben/Fryshuset - Stockholm - Sweden
2007-03-31 - Progpower UK - Cheltenham - United Kingdom

JOIN THE OFFICIAL CLOUDSCAPE FORUM AT:
http://forum.cloudscape.se/

ALSO VISIT:
http://www.cloudscape.se/
http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

EYEFEAR

DATE - VENUE - CITY - COUNTRY - IN SUPPORT OF
2007-2-16 - The Forum - Melbourne - Australia - BLIND GUARDIAN
2007-2-17 - The Forum - Melbourne - Australia - BLIND GUARDIAN

VISIT:
http://www.eyefear.com/
http://www.myspace.com/eyefear

POWND

DATE - VENUE - CITY - COUNTRY
2006-12-23 - The Rusty Frog - New Albany, IN - USA
2007-1-26 - The Whiskey - Richmond, KY - USA

VISIT:
http://www.pownd.com/pownd.html
http://www.myspace.com/pownd

WARMACHINE

DATE - VENUE - CITY - COUNTRY

2006-12-1 - The Metal Bar - Toronto, Canada
2007-1-20 - The Metal Bar - Toronto, Canada
2007-1-17 - The Armoury Bar @ Niagara College - Niagra Falls, Canada

VISIT:
http://www.WarmachineOnline.com/
http://www.myspace.com/warmachine

AVIAN

DATE - VENUE - CITY - COUNTRY - IN SUPPORT OF

2006-12-1 - The MYTH - Minneapolis/St. Paul - USA - TWISTED SISTER
2006-12-9 - Station 4 - St. Paul - USA - Earl Root Benefit

VISIT:
http://www.AvianBand.com/
http://www.myspace.com/avianband

NIGHTMARE RECORDS & DISTRIBUTION
7751 Greenwood Drive,
St. Paul, MN 55112 U.S.A.

Tel 763-784-9654 / Fax 763-784-7914
Email: lance@... / nightdiscs@...
Website: http://www.Nightmare-Records.com

MySpace's
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http://www.myspace.com/pyramaze
http://www.myspace.com/shiningstar7
http://www.myspace.com/suspyre
http://www.myspace.com/pownd
http://www.myspace.com/warmachine
http://www.myspace.com/avianband
http://www.myspace.com/moonlightagony
http://www.myspace.com/beyondtwilight
http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal
http://www.myspace.com/katagoryv
http://www.myspace.com/prototypeonline
http://www.myspace.com/sphericuniverseexperience
http://www.myspace.com/manticorarocks
http://www.myspace.com/sandalinas
http://www.myspace.com/eyefear
http://www.myspace.com/thelanfear
http://www.myspace.com/orderofnine
http://www.myspace.com/imagesofeden

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-The First 21 Bands Confirmed For Sweden Rock Festival 2007

Sweden Rock Festival
6-7-8-9 June, 2007 - Solvesborg

We can now proudly present the first 21 bands confirmed to play Sweden
Rock festival in June 2007. We have, after this, another 50 bands to
present before the final lineup is ready. We look forward to our most
impressive lineup ever!

We are of course very proud to present Heaven & Hell as one of our
headliners at the 2007 festival. The band that should have been called
Black Sabbath but for some reasons don't. The band contains all four
members from the albums MOB RULES, DEHUMANIZER and LIVE EVIL and three
of the members (Bill Ward was still the drummer back then) were also
involved in the album HEAVEN AND HELL. So we look forward to see
Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinnie Appice at
Sweden Rock Festival 2007!

Confirmed bands so far:

HEAVEN & HELL (UK)
They weren't allowed to use the name they actually deserved, but
what's a name when the lineup and the music is what matters? Ronnie
James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinnie Appice are Black
Sabbath, but had to name themselves after one of the two classic
albums this lineup produced (where the second is entitled MOB RULES).
When Ozzy left Black Sabbath Dio came in like a saving angel and
HEAVEN AND HELL killed all doubts about Black Sabbath risking to be
down for the count. Album tips: HEAVEN AND HELL, MOB RULES.

BLIND GUARDIAN (D)
At the time of Blind Guardian's debut BATTALIONS OF FEAR in 1988, few
would have guessed that these humble Helloween-wannabes would develop
into one of Europe's biggest and most influential metal acts. These
days the band is every bit as famous for pompous arrangements as for
musical speed, and they have successfully maintained their grip on
their devoted fanbase with their eighth and most recent album A TWIST
IN THE MYTH. Even at this early stage, it seems likely that Hansi
Kürsch & Co. will be considered one of the main attractions of SRF
2007.

MOTÖRHEAD (UK)
Well, you didn't expect them to stay away two years in a row this
time, did you? Drinking whisky, making records, touring their asses
off and showing up at SRF every other year -- Motörhead have their
traditions, and those are not for breaking! As always, expect Lemmy,
Phil and Mikkey to lambast you with volume and classic tracks. The
immense BOMBER lightrig will also grace the stage once more, and a
very special guest will also be present. Who, you ask? Be patient,
you'll find out soon enough?

REO SPEEDWAGON (US)
Time for a classic AOR-band for Sweden Rock. REO Speedwagon has
released as much as 16 albums (compilations not included) and are
regarded one of the biggest bands in the genre, together with
colleagues like Styx, Foreigner and Journey. Their biggest hits are,
of course, power ballads such as "Keep On Loving You" and "Take It On
The Run." Album tips: NINE LIVES and HIGH INFIDELITY.

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW (AUS)
The Wednesday headliner is a show which will give most nostalgics wet
dreams. Because of their big and extravagant live show they will be
the only band on the main stage this day, which will give you a
picture of the size of the show. We of course wish it would have
possible to get the original here, but as you all probably understand
it's impossible. The question is if the original actually would be
better than The Australian Pink Floyd Show.

TROUBLE (US)
Only Candlemass can equal Trouble from Chicago, when the topic is
legendary status and '80s doom. Between 1984 and 1995, this lot
released six albums, each and every one a must-have for any supporter
of this genre. Now, after 12 years and numerous delays, Trouble's
comeback album SIMPLE MIND CONDITION will appear in February 2007.
Followed swiftly by the band's very first appearance at SRF --
naturally, fronted by the classic duo Eric Wagner (vocals) and Bruce
Franklin (guitar)!

KREATOR (D)
Europe's biggest thrash metal band of all times? Who else, if not the
legends of Essen fronted by little big man Mille Petrozza? Ever since
1985 and ENDLESS PAIN, Kreator have ravaged the world with brutal
metal, excepting a couple of experimental releases in the '90s. But
ever since their magnificent comeback with VIOLENT REVOLUTION in 2001,
Kreator once more delivers nothing but fierce metal at its finest.
Brace yourself for a moshpit unsurpassed!

U.D.O. (D)
With a new and fresh album in the baggage we can expect another German
invasion at Sweden Rock 2007. Udo Dirkschneider handles the vocals as
usual, and his former Accept sidekick Stefan Kaufman is also in the
lineup. U.D.O. made their debut in 1987 with the album ANIMAL HOUSE
and has since then made 10 albums. Despite a couple of Accept reunions
he keeps coming back to his solo band and now he's here for another
dose. Album tips: ANIMAL HOUSE, SOLID, MISSION NO. X.

SUZI QUATRO (UK)
In the '70s Suzi Quatro was an icon for female bass players, posing in
tight leather as tall as the bass herself. She had several hits
together with contemporary bands like Slade, The Sweet and Mud (just
like the two latter she also had her songs mostly written by Chinn-
Chapman), where the biggest ones were "Devil Gate Drive," "48 Crash,"
"Glycerine Queen," and "Can The Can." In 2006 she was back with a new
album entitled BACK TO THE DRIVE where she proved she still knows how
to rock 'n roll. Album tips: QUATRO, YOUR MAMA WON'T LIKE ME, BACK TO
THE DRIVE.

GOV'T MULE (US)
The first southern type blues band out is a power quartet (an extended
power trio) which really deserve the label. Despite bass player Allen
Woody's tragic demise in 2000 Gov't Mule kept the flame burning and
recently released the new album HIGH & MIGHTY. This is the band's
first visit to Sweden, even though they have been high up on the wish
lists for several years. Today's lineup consists of Danny Louis, Andy
Hess, Matt Abts and Warren Haynes. Warren has also released three solo
albums and been found in the late incarnation of The Allman Brothers.
Album tips: GOV'T MULE, LIFE BEFORE INSANITY, HIGH & MIGHTY.

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR (S)
The beginning wasn't totally convincing, and for a while there the
band appeared to be at the brink of dissolution. But then, in 2005,
Hardcore Superstar returned with their fourth and eponymous album,
sounding more like Mötley Crüe than Mötley Crüe themselves,
thereby establishing the fact that sleaze is alive and well in
Gothenburg! Ever since the band have maintained a highly prolific live
act, and are now heading for Norje for the second year in a row.

BLACK OAK ARKANSAS (US)
They took the name from the city and state they came from, even if
they at first, already in 1965, were known as The Knowbody Else. In
1972 they had a drummer named Dork Johnson, who later played with
bands like Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, House Of Lords and Yngwie
Malmsteen, but under a different name -- Tommy Aldridge. The band's
current drummer is named Johnnie Bolin and is actually brother of the
late Tommy. The band's central figure if of course singer Jim Dandy
and the band Black Oak Arkansas. Album tips: RAUNCH 'N' ROLL - LIVE,
HIGH ON THE HOG.

THUNDER (UK)
With their roots in the blues-based hard rock and with influences of
bands like Free, British band Thunder have released a number of albums
through the years. They started it all with BACKSTREET SYMPHONY in
1989, an album which gave them the title "Best New Band" in Kerrang in
1990. On their new album ROBERT JOHNSON'S TOMBSTONE they have taken a
firm grip on their blues roots, moved it into the 2000's and produced
a top-notch album. Album tips: BACKSTREET SYMPHONY, LAUGHING ON
JUDGEMENT DAY, ROBERT JOHNSON'S TOMBSTONE.

THE ANSWER (UK)
It seems like Britain has exploded in some kind of back-to-the-roots-
wave, where good old '70s-influenced hard rock with wide jeans is a
word of honour. It seems like the answer to the question which band
seems to be leading the wave is -- The Answer. The band's debut album,
RISE, has made a knock out on the English audience. One proof is that
the band won Classic Rock's price for "Best New Band 2005" Album tip:
RISE.

AXEL RUDI PELL (D/US)
German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell was in the band Steeler during the
'80s, but has been active as a solo artist, at first with Jeff Scott
Soto and nowadays with Johnny Gioeli (of American hair metal band
Hardline) as a vocalist. Musically Axel has always been devoted to
melodic '80s rock, and his latest release MYSTICA certainly is no
exception. Expect strong vocals, catchy melodies and unmistakable
Rainbow-influences when Axel and his merry men enter the stage in
Norje.

CIRCUS MAXIMUS (N)
Circus Maximus is possibly Norway's brightest hope for the future in
terms of progressive metal. Being influenced by '70s rock as well as
death metal, the end result is reminiscent of giants such as Dream
Theater and Symphony X. The band will start recording their second
album in February, for the release to coincide with SRF. Don't miss
this acclaimed act, and pay special attention to singer Michael
Eriksen!

RANDY PIPER´S ANIMAL (US)
We all obviously remember Randy Piper as the guitar player of the
first two, classic W.A.S.P. albums. With Randy Piper's Animal he has
so far released two records, and the origin of the sound is not to be
mistaken -- a 100% gritty W.A.S.P. groove! The band's nucleus consists
of Randy and talented vocalist Rich Lewis, and these days the lineup
also includes Swedish axe-wielder Chris Laney (Zan Clan).

TOKYO DRAGONS (UK)
These Brits (who, coincidentally, graced the Hultsfred Festival with
their presence in 2005) like their rock basic, gritty, and topped wih
a little glam to really get in the mood for beer-drinking? The quartet
is currently working on the follow-up to their acclaimed debut GIVE ME
THE FEAR (2005) -- more party rock, unmistakably "made in Britain" but
with an American flavor, is guaranteed! And, as the crowd at SRF 2007
will soon find out, Tokyo Dragons are also already an experienced live
act.

ELDRITCH (I)
Eldritch definitely rank among the most important bands within the
floodwave of Italian melodic metal. They debuted as early as 1995 and
are currently working on their seventh album. With influences such as
Fates Warning, Annihilator, Queensr˙che and Coroner, Eldritch's music
is obviously powerful and finely crafted. And to reassure anyone who
has a problem with Italian accents: singer Terence Holler is a bona
fide American.

LION'S SHARE (S)
In 1995, this band's eponymous debut spearheaded the return of melodic
metal to Sweden. Since the release of album number four, ENTRANCE in
2001, Lion's Share have kept a somewhat low profile, but now they're
back once more with an exciting new lineup. Guitarist Lars Chriss is,
as always, at the helm, and as a front man we find the arguably most
talked-about Swedish singer of recent times: Patrik Johansson (also in
Astral Doors). Welcome back to SRF in 2007, Lion's Share!

FALCONER (S)
The Swedish kings of folk metal have previously attended SRF with
robe-clad Destiny-vocalist Kristoffer Göbel as their front man, but
this will be the first time with classically trained original singer
Mathias Blad, who made a triumphant return to the band on their fifth
and latest album NORTHWINDS. Actually, for the first time in history
Falconer officially consists of members of equal status and talent, so
this could very well turn out as one of the festival's biggest
surprises! In a positive sense, obviously?

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FESTIVAL AND HOW TO GET TICKETS:
http://www.swedenrock.com/

Sweden Rock Festival
Norjebokevägen 2 294 76
Sölvesborg
Sweden
Tel: 0456-317 95
Fax: 0456-317 94
E-mail: info@...
http://www.swedenrock.com/

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-Winger On Tour For 2007; Winger - IV On Shrapnel Records

HOLLYWOOD -- Platinum recording artist Winger has released their first
album in over a decade. The founding members of Winger, Kip Winger
(bass/vocals), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums), have
reunited for their fourth record, which is touted as their finest
album ever. Winger is joined John Roth (guitars/vocals) a Winger
member since 1993's PULL album and newcomer Cenk Eroglu
(keyboards/vocals).

Being the first Winger album in 14 years it's not what you would
expect. "The new Winger album," explains Kip, "starts where PULL left
off and moves into new directions. It mixes some classic Hard Rock
like Van Halen and early Winger style, progressive and acoustic
elements that may resemble Genesis, Mott The Hoople or King Crimson."

Now get ready for their 2007 Winger IV Tour. The following are the
first four dates confirmed and where you can see Winger on New Year's
Eve; a full tour will be released before the Holidays!

TOUR DATES – MORE TO COME FOR THE NEW YEAR

12/31/06 - The Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
2/1/07 - Mulcahy's, Long Island, NY
2/2/07 - Harper's Ferry, Boston, MA
2/3/07 - The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
2/7/07 - Amos's Southend, Charlotte, NC

For more information go to http://www.kipwinger.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/kipwingermusic .

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-Lion Music News

Hi Folks

Please find the information below on our December releases which are
out on Friday the 15th of this month. There are two releases to see
out 2006 and these consist of a special EP from the Goth Metallers
Satyrian and an instrumental release from Patrik Carlsson.

A news roundup will be going out before the Christmas season so until
then may all of us at Lion Music thank you for your support throughout
2006, and here's to a great 2007 for which we already have a number of
great releases lined up.

SATYRIAN - THE DARK GIFT EP

Released December 15th 2006
LMC193
EAN 6419922001936

The release of the internationally acclaimed ETERNITAS album saw
Satyrian gain a solid fan base. Now to round out the year the band
have put together a special EP entitled THE DARK GIFT which shows a
different side to the classy Gothic metal exploits of the debut, with
THE DARK GIFT presenting another face of the band.

THE DARK GIFT EP gives an alternative look for the fans to the music
of Satyrian and also breaks musical borders with its remixes made by
TmV from the Finnish gothic and Electro band Shade Factory and by
Roman Schoensee of The Dreamside, as well as Satyrian's own Jan Yrlund
during the last six months. Satyrian guitarist Jan Yrlund describes
the EP as "an add-on to the ETERNITAS album" which will delight gothic
fans with its new remixes.

THE DARK GIFT is presented as a limited edition digi-pack package with
stunning artwork.

Track Listing
1. Invictus (Master Of Fate ReMix) - Remix by The Dreamside
2. The Dark Gift (The Lygophilia ReMix) - Remix by The Dreamside
3. Eternitas (Infinite Synthesis) - Remix by TmV (The Shade Factory)
4. Fall From Grace (The Fallen Remix) - Remix by Örkki (SinMasters)
5. The Dark Gift (TimV Fused Radio Edit) - Remix by TmV (The Shade
Factory)
6. No Tears, No Embrace (The Satyr's Cave Club Remix) - Remix by
Örkki (SinMasters)
7. Ewigkeit (Ikuisuus Chill Out ReMix) - Remix by Örkki (SinMasters)
+ The Dark Gift (album version from ETERNITAS)

Marketing & Promotion
- Reviews in all leading printed and web press.
- Extensive promotion through Goth clubs and chains. Goth DJ's contact
us now at promo@... with "Satyrian promotion" in the subject
line.
- Satyrian are one the leading new Goth bands, a genre which is going
through a major resurgence around the globe.
- Great remixes and alternative versions.
- Stunning artwork in lavish digipack.

PATRIK CARLSSON - MELODIC TRAVEL

Released December 15th 2006
LMC192
EAN6419922001929

Patrik Carlsson is one of a hot new generation of exciting
instrumental guitarists to have come out of Sweden in the new
millennium. His debut release PHRASEOLOGY (LMC107) was released in
2004 on Lion Music and now his follow-up MELODIC TRAVEL sees Patrik
take a turn into more traditional music waters to produce a very
visual and melodic instrumental release that combines Patrik's guitar
flash with some folk and jazz inflections.

On the new music's nature Patrik comments, "This was first meant to be
a folk/jazz-inspired trip to the heart of Swedish traditional music.
But then I change my mind and started to explore various sidetracks
and musical solutions. The final result was a lot of different
alternatives and in the search for the melodic treasures new
discoveries were made. The melodic travel begins in the deep forests
of the northern mountains. You will hear the sound of ancient workers
with their tools and the melody once created with the violins
celebrating their lifestyle. Having passed through different
environments and landscapes the adventure will end up in a red cottage
on a small island far away from modern civilisation, where the water
and the winds are quiet and the sunset soon will pass into darkness."

Each song on MELODIC TRAVEL has its own story, and to accompany the
release Patrik's official Web site http://www.figstamper.com/ will
have illustrations to visualise each song's story and mood.

Musicians
Patrik Carlsson - Everything

Track Listing
1. Settler's Pleasure
2. Battlefield
3. Kristiina's Song
4. Caribbean Uptempo
5. Gate To Heaven
6. Liberty City
7. Luxian Minor
8. Archipelago Blues
9. Night Vision
10. The Great A
11. Hip 'n Melodic
12. Desederia
13. Happy Quarter
14. Naboo
15. Spanish Vaganza
16. Silence

Credits
All songs are produced, arranged, written and performed by Patrik
Carlsson.
Except for "Desederia" and "Silence," written by Johan Ekfeldt.

MELODIC TRAVEL is mixed and mastered at FigStamper Home Records,
engineered by Patrik Carlsson.

All illustrations made by Håkan "Kinky Pimp" Jonsson.
All photos taken by Fredrik Johansson © 2006.
Art direction, digital-work and text made by Patrik Carlsson.

Marketing & Promotion
-> Reviews and album showcases in all leading rock/press publications
and webzines.
-> Patrik Carlsson is at the forefront of a hot new talent of Swedish
guitarists.
-> Patrik's debut PHRASEOLOGY won critical acclaim and MELODIC TRAVEL
is expected to fare even better.

UPCOMING RELEASES IN JANUARY 2007

ENGINE OF PAIN - I AM YOUR ENEMY

A very heavy release in the vein of Testament, Pantera and The
Haunted. Engine Of Pain are one of the hottest metal bands to have
hailed from the Netherlands in the last few years and with their debut
full-length I AM YOUR ENEMY the band have produced an album that is an
uncompromising sonic statement from start to finish.

MASSIMO IZZIZZARI - UNSTABLE BALANCE

Great guitar instrumental with great songs.

Cheers,
The Lion Music Team

http://www.lionmusic.com/

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-Dynasty Metal Music To Close

Dynasty Metal Music will be closing our store at the end of this year.
We would like to sincerely thank each and everyone one of you that has
purchased from our on-line store and local store as well these past 10
years. Your support is sincerely appreciated.

We have put all items on the Web site on sale at or below our cost so
now is your chance to take advantage of these low, low prices. The new
sale prices are shown in RED. There are many rare and out-of-print
items still available so get them while you can. All orders will be
processed in the order they come in and must be placed through the Web
site.

Thank you all once again and have a great holiday season!

Dynasty Metal Music
http://www.dynastymetalmusic.com/

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-The Metal Bombshell And Music Crusader Jasmin St. Claire Will Be
Co-hosting Los Angeles' Own Rock City News' 12th Annual "Rockies"!

"I'm so excited to be a part of this Los Angeles music staple and
ceremony," expressed the beauty herself, Jasmin St. Claire. "Rock City
News has encouraged and rallied the music scene for so many years, now
it's my turn to show my support alongside such a great publication."

The "Rockies" 12th Annual Award Ceremony by Los Angeles' famed Rock
City News paper will be awarding outstanding musicians and artists in
these categories:

New Band of The Year
Solo Artist (male & female) of The Year
Alternative Band of The Year
Rock Video of The Year
Bassist (male & female) of The Year
Drummer (male & female) of The Year
Punk Band of The Year
Hardcore Band of The Year
Death Metal Band of The Year
Blues Band of The Year
Metal Band of The Year
Tribute Band of The Year
Rock Band of The Year
Glam Band of The Year
The Dimebag Darrell Award
...and many, many more!

The Rockies 2006 is sponsored by:
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Tickets and Reservations are Available at:
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E-mail webmaster@...

The Rockies 2006 will be held December 6th, 2006 at:
B.B. King's Blues Club
Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

Step into Jasmin's lair at MetalsDarkside.com. Now streaming video
interviews featuring artists such as Children Of Bodom, Wicked Wisdom,
Chimaira and more!

Metal's Darkside Volume One still available for purchase on
MetalsDarkside.com!

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-Jon Oliva's Pain To Tour

Riding the highly successful wave from the CD release MANIACAL
RENDERINGS by Jon Oliva's Pain, Savatage mastermind Jon Oliva and
company are now deep into their aggressive tour plans for 2007. JOP is
very proud to announce their partnership's with Dragon Productions,
the metal division of A.S.S. Concerts, Finance-Meets-Music (FIMM-a
tour financial managment firm) and Indevent Promotions.

JOP will take their show on the road for the Spring 2007 tour
scheduled to begin late March, 2007. JOP is headlining the ProgPower
UK festival on March 31 and also confirmed to headline both the
acoustic and metal shows at the Pestop Festival on April 20-21 in
Belgium. Current tour plans include France, Spain, Turkey, Scandanavia
and a host of other cities in Europe. Tour dates will be announced
soon!

The JOP Summer Festival run will also include their all-acoustic
performances which debuted in Europe this past summer. Fans can
continue to expect a heavy dose of Savatage classics including many
songs rarely performed live. The acoustic shows offer a unique
opportunity for fans to hear alternate versions of Savatage/JOP songs,
and the chance to learn insider history about Savatage, JOP and the
late, great Criss Oliva.

The US release for MANIACAL RENDERINGS was released by Locomotive
Records in November and in Europe by AFM Records. The CD continues to
hold steady on the European radio charts and is receiving critical
acclaim all over the globe.

All festival and concert interest should contact Jorg at
schroerg@... or webmaster@...

\m/

http://www.jonoliva.net/

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-Stormental: Free Album Download

On December 1st, Stormental has officially released their debut album.
After a successful European tour they are finally releasing it in an
unusual way, entirely FREE. That's right, all the songs, front cover,
booklet and videos, can be downloaded from their official Web site.

Singer and producer Alexei Lećo explains the attitude taken: "It was
the best way found in order to satisfy the greatest number of fans
that we have conquered throughout this year. What the band is doing is
not novelty; it is only the acceptance of the World Wide Web as the
greatest tool to expand the advertisement of the band's great work."

Download it now at:

http://www.stormental.com/
http://www.myspace.com/stormental

Thank you for the support, lets keep the music live!

Stormental

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-Sacred Reich Reunion!

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers Sacred Reich
-- Phil Rind (bass, vocals), Wiley Arnett (lead guitar), Jason Rainey
(rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) -- will reunite for several
shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken
Open Air festival on August 4, 2007. The group's schedule is shaping
up as follows:

Jul. 29 - Underworld – London, England
Aug. 01 - Hof Ter Loo – Antwerp, Belgium
Aug. 02 - Dynamo Club – Eindhoven, Holland
Aug. 04 - Wacken Open Air – Wacken, Germany

Metal Blade Records will release a Sacred Reich premium box set
including IGNORANCE, SURF NICARAGUA and loads of bonus material as a
three-disc package in the spring of 2007!

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-Listenable Records Are Proud To Welcome Swiss Noisemongers Kruger

Swiss noisemongers Kruger have inked a deal with France's Listenable
Records. The band's third studio album, REDEMPTION THROUGH LOOSENESS,
is being recorded at Belle Fontaine studios in Lausanne, Switzerland
and will be mixed by Kurt Ballou at Godcity studios in Salem,
Massachusetts. Mastering duties will be handled by Alan Douches in New
York.

Kruger's last album, CATTLE TRUCK, was released in 2005. The band
previously played shows across Europe with Isis, The Dillinger Escape
Plan, Gojira and Cult Of Luna.

Fans of Mastodon, Cult Of Luna, Breach, Isis, Tool and Entombed will
find this new piece of sinister and ridiculously loud and massively
heavy metal an enjoyable listen!

For more information, visit:
http://www.kruger.ch/
http://www.listenable.net/

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-Sodamned: New Release And Looking For Bassist And Guitarist

Brazilian death metal band Sodamned is looking for a new bassist and
guitarist to replace the musicians Gerson, who is one of the former
members, and Nagata, who played with them for one year.

The band is looking for musicians in Brazil who wish to make a serious
work playing extreme metal. People who have interest should contact
them through the e-mail address juliano@....

Their next release will be available in the first half of 2007. More
details of it will be published soon in the band's Web site
http://www.sodamned.com/ .

Sodamned
press@...
http://www.sodamned.com/

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-Listenable Records Launches YouTube Site!

That's right, you can now find all your favorite Listenable videos on
YouTube! Make your MySpace even more evil by adding videos from your
favorite underground label.

Check out videos from artists like Gojira, Aborted, Lyzanxia,
Textures, Angtoria and many, many more.

Sign up on to be a member and get the exclusives before all the posers
jump on the bandwagon.

Join our ranks by cutting and pasting this address into your browser:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Listenablerecs

Support the invasion!
http://www.listenable.net/

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-Official Statement From Trail Of Tears

With the imminent release of EXISTENTIA on January 30th, 2007 in North
America, Napalm recording artists Trail Of Tears are in a bit of a
quandary, and much speculation has ensued. Therefore, founding
vocalist Ronny Thorsen has released this Official Statement:

Mexico City, 30.11.2006.

Dear all,

The following lines are written in the attempt of clarifying the news
that have been circulating in the past few days. There is really no
easy way of telling this, so I will try to explain to the best of my
ability.

On the 26th of November, Trail Of Tears completed a 10-date tour of
Mexico, a tour which was in large part ridden with organisational
problems and resulted in a severe financial loss for everyone
involved. As a result of this, I was called to the band hotel on the
morning of November 28th, asking for a meeting by the remaining
members. Arriving to the hotel, I am instead given a message, lasting
a mere two minutes, that because of the situation they have decided to
end the band effective immidiately. The decision has been made
entirely without my consultation and approval, and thus Trail Of Tears
is NOT dead and will continue in a new shape and formation. [emphasis
added]

Needless to say, I am very disappointed by the decision and the way
that this has been handled by the leaving members. I have tried my
very best best reasoning with them, stressing that the timing could
not be worse and that in fact they are violating future obligations
with a decision made in a moment of frustration in the aftermath of
this tour. I have even offered to cover the several-thousand-euros
financial loss out of my own pocket in order for them not to worry
about paying their bills and so that we can focus on our already-
agreed obligations towards label, tour organisors and the countless
people involved. This was not accepted; however, they made sure of
giving me all their account numbers before running back to Norway.

I am truly ashamed by the lack of insight, understanding, and
responsability the leaving members have portrayed with this decision,
with absolute disregard to the fans who have bought tickets for the
upcoming tour, which we now have to cancel, and to all the parties
involved who have invested a large amount of work and money in the
upcoming release, EXISTENTIA. The decision to leave a band is an
individual choice and I respect that to the fullest, but it does under
no circumstances justify the leaving members violating obligations and
making decisions for others, going public with something that has not
been approved.

Despite the situation, I want to thank the leaving members, each and
every one of you, for the amazing times we have shared; I will always
consider you my brothers, friends and family.

Great chapters have been written and more are in the making.

This is not the end!

Sincerely,

Ronny Thorsen
Trail Of Tears

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-Mortiis Issues Update On New Material

TRENTON, NJ -- Mortiis has been busy writing and recording new
material for a new album, to be released 2007.

"The music so far is pretty varied," said frontman and band namesake
Mortiis. "There's a bunch of really heavy stuff in there, probably the
hardest stuff we've done so far, really guitar driven sh*t. Then
there's some really ambient sounding stuff, very drone-y and
atmospheric, as well as some more electronic sounding songs too."

Mortiis notes that the songs are still in various stages of
completion, leaving them open to many shifts and changes before the
follow-up to THE GRUDGE is recorded.

"It sounds really interesting right now," Mortiis said. "Some old
vibes came back to us on some of the songs, some SMELL OF RAIN vibes
and some GRUDGE vibes and some new vibes. It's all totally
dysfunctional and f*cked up in one way or another. Diseased or hurt
minds never really heal up, I guess, and because of that, all in all
it's going to be a really hard, attacking kind of album with the moody
stuff in between."

Some of the working titles are: "Zeitgeist," "Great Deceiver," "The
Ugly Truth," "Looking Glass," "Doppelganger," "Sins Of Mine,"
"Scolding The Burnt," "Live Forever," and "Road To Ruin."

Mortiis also recently completed re-mixes for Zombie Girl and Dope
Stars' upcoming releases.

For instant songs and re-mixes, visit http://www.mortiis.com/downloads
.

http://www.mortiis.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mortiis1

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-Obituary - FROZEN ALIVE From MVD Visual

NEW MVD EXCLUSIVE TITLES

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Street Date: 01/16/07

An incredible live performance from Poland featuring songs both old
and new for the first time on DVD.

Description:

One of the greatest death metal bands in an incredible live
performance from Poland -- for the first time on DVD! This DVD cannot
be missed by a genuine Obituary fan as it is a complete review of the
band's music, featuring songs both old and new, all testifying to the
musicians' technical perfection, charisma, and excellence. The DVD
also includes lots of sensational bonus materials including the
"Insane" video, the previously unreleased "On The Floor" video, an
interview with Frank Watkins & Trevor Peres, an interview with John &
Donald Tardy, three documentaries -- the making of "Insane," the
making of FROZEN IN TIME album, and "Backstage In Poland" -- and more!

Song Titles:

(Intro: Rain), Redneck Stomp, On The Floor, Insane, Chopped In Half,
Turned Inside Out, Dying, (Internal Bleeding Intro), Internal
Bleeding, Back To One, Find The Arise, Back Inside, Threatening Skies,
By The Light, (Kill For Me Intro), Kill For Me, Solid State, Stand
Alone, Back From The Dead, Lockjaw, Slow Death, 'Til Death, Slowly We
Rot

Other Info:
Label: MVD VISUAL
Running Time: 150 mins.
Region Code: 0
Format: DVD
# of Discs: 1

MVD on the web:
http://mvdb2b.com/

MVD phone:
800-888-0486

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-About Heavy Metal's "Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 1989" list is now
available at http://heavymetal.about.com/b/a/257781.htm .

-Italian "metal defender" band Anguish Force has a new EP called
DEFENDERS UNITED available now. See http://www.anguishforce.com/ for
more.

-Beatallica gig! The Beatles/Metallica mashup band is playing Rebel
Radio's Christmas Party in the Chicago area. The show is December 16
at Legends in Addison, IL, with Black Sabbath tribute band Heaven And
Hell. (No, not the Heaven & Hell with Dio, Iommi, Butler, and Appice!)

-Biomechanical's next album will be called CANNIBALISED. The band is
currently on tour in Spain with Exodus, and will support 3 Inches Of
Blood in the UK in March:

12/7 - Salatal, Villareal, Spain
12/8 - Santana, Bilbao, Spain
12/9 - Ritmo Compas Madrid, Spain
12/10 - Apolo 2, Barcelona, Spain
3/10 - Dome Festival, Doncaster, UK
3/11 - The Pitz, Milton Keynes, UK
3/12 - The Waterfront, Norwich, UK
3/13 - The Music Box, Manchester, UK
3/15 - Voodoo Lounge, Dublin, UK
3/16 - Cypress Avenue, Cork, UK
3/17 - The Barfly, Glasgow, UK
3/18 - The Tunnels, Aberdeen, UK
3/19 - Trillians, Newcastle, UK
3/20 - Rio's, Bradford, UK
3/21 - Little Civic, Wolverhampton, UK
3/22 - The Furnace, Swindon, UK
3/23 - Underworld, London, UK
3/24 - The Park, Peterborough, UK
3/25 - Central Station, Wrexham, UK
3/26 - Sin City, Swansea, UK
3/27 - The Joiners, Southampton, UK

See http://www.earacheshop.com/store/biomechanical.html for more.

-The Black Sabbath "best of" set featuring songs from the Ronnie James
Dio era lineups is due out April 3 on Rhino Records. The track list is
not finalized but there will be some new material included.

-Evergrey will enter Division One Studios in February to begin
recording its next album for a tentative May release. Hype from Tom S.
Englund: "So far the material sounds about the heaviest and darkest we
have released to date." See http://www.evergrey.net/ for more.

-According to InFlames.com, Evergrey guitarist Henrik Danhage is
scheduled to sit in for Bjorn Gelotte on In Flames' upcoming North
American headlining tour, as Gelotte's wife is due to give birth soon.
The announcement:

"For the upcoming North American tour, Substituting on guitar will be
our good friend from Evergrey. We initially planned to have Jesper
[Stromblad, guitar] with us as always on tour, but as previously
reported; he is taking the rest of the year off due to personal
reasons. As a result, Niklas Engelin (Passenger, Engel) is filling in
for him all the dates through December 20. So to clarify for those who
might be wondering, In Flames is in no way breaking up, nor are these
changes anything but temporary. We simply didn't want to disappoint
anyone, including our loyal fans, so all shows that were booked prior
to these circumstances will be done with the above-named session
guitarists. New shows/tours are being booked for next year as we
speak; featuring the five of us, so stop worrying (speculating,
gossiping) and we'll see you all very soon."

-Megadeth's new DVD entitled THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES is
due out March 6. The DVD was filmed in front of over 25,000 fans at
Obras Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 9, 2005. Track
list: "Blackmail The Universe," "Set The World Afire," "Wake Up Dead,"
"In My Darkest Hour," "She-Wolf," "Reckoning Day," "A Tout Le Monde,"
"Hangar 18 / Return To Hangar," "I'll Be There," "Tornado Of Souls,"
"Trust," "Something I'm Not," "Kick The Chair," "Coming Home,"
"Symphony Of Destruction," "Peace Sells," "Holy Wars...The Punishment
Due." See http://www.megadeth.com/ for more.

-Plastilinovy JiNN from Kazakhstan has a new album called MIRAGE. The
band consists of Anzura (vocals), Alexander Zaplagin (vocals, guitar),
George Golaev (guitar), Sergey Shkutko (bass), and Alexander
Zavgorodny (drums), and the track list is as follows: "Plastilinovy
JiNN," "Mirage," "Vmeste Mi Sila" ("Together We Power"), "I Pusty
Padaet Sneg" ("And Let The Snow Falls"), "Valim Rock" ("We Just Play
Rock"), "Derzhis!" ("Be Strong!"), "Poka Angeli Spyat" ("While Angels
Sleep"), "Zapomni Menya Takoy" ("Remember Me"), "Muzika Vetra" ("Music
Of A Wind"), "Muzika Vetra" (acoustic version). MP3s of all tracks
available in the "Music" section of the band's site. See
http://jinn.delusion.ru/ for more.

-ProgPower UK II is presented in association with Napalm Records and
is slated for March 31, 2007, at The Centaur in Cheltenham. Bands
confirmed so far: Jon Oliva's Pain, Kamelot, Leaves' Eyes, Communic,
Haggard, Dreamscape, Scar Symmetry, Cloudscape. See
http://www.progpoweruk.com/ for more.

-HeadbangerNYC.com reported a rumor that Stephen Pearcy, Warren
DeMartini, Juan Croucier, and Bobby Blotzer are reuniting as Ratt for
a tour. John Corabi -- who has been in Ratt recently along with
DeMartini, Blotzer, vocalist Jizzy Pearl, and bassist Robbie Crane --
will reportedly remain in the band as rhythm guitarist.

-Savatage-related news... Jon Oliva's Pain has some "decent" quality
live videos shot November 25 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, FL,
at YouTube.com. Search there on "Jon Oliva's Pain" and ye shall find
"Warriors/Beyond The Doors Of The Dark," "Maniacal Renderings," and
"Edge Of Thorns." Elsewhere, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is on its annual
North American Christmas tour and is planning to release its next
album, the non-Christmas themed NIGHT CASTLE, next fall. See
http://www.trans-siberian.com/ for more.

-Gene Simmons' reality show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" has been
renewed by the A&E network for a second season. Twenty one-hour
episodes are in production and will begin airing early next year.

-Somebody posted a "Van Halen 2007 Reunion Leaked Track" at YouTube,
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyccpFM1Xac . It's a short untitled
instrumental accompanied by video images of the David Lee Roth-era of
the band.

Thanks to Chad Bowar, David Tooze, and Bill "Wolfie" Kotowski for help
gathering some of this information.

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by Tim Wadzinski (tsw512@...)

-Does anyone else but me get confused by the are-they-or-aren't-they
Black Sabbath live project Heaven & Hell? First off, I guess the name
is officially "Heaven & Hell" despite the album and song titles
they're drawing from both being "Heaven And Hell." I know, I know --
ampersand vs. the word "and," big deal right? Well, I like to be
correct when I write stuff... :) Then, this week's Sweden Rock
Festival press release was the first I'd heard drummer Bill Ward
wasn't going to be part of the project. I actually thought the press
release was wrong but I did some digging at the Sabbath uber fan site
http://www.black-sabbath.com/ (Joe Siegler rules!) and found that Ward
is indeed sitting this project out. Turns out there's also some
sniping remarks about Ronnie James Dio's involvement with the project
floating around the 'net, and they are falsely attributed to Ward, but
he has his official statement about this garbage at this site,
http://www.billward.com/ . In summary, all this caused me to pull out
DEHUMANIZER and jam the bajeezus out of "TV Crimes" this morning on my
way to work. That song rules. Rock on, fellas.

-Add-on to my spiel back in issue #386 in October: Even more Spinal
Tap sightings! The other day I heard a radio commercial for some
American Express credit card and the background music was "Gimme Some
Money," which as we all know was released as a single (backed with
"Cups And Cakes") in 1965 by the pre-Tap band Thamesmen. :) (Although,
to be fair, I'm not sure if the version in the AMEX commercial is the
original -- it might be a newly recorded version by some other
musicians. I couldn't hear enough to tell.) Plus, of course, main
Tapsters Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer are
currently appearing on screen in Guest's latest movie, "For Your
Consideration."

-I forgot to hype this last week, so an official "Oops, my bad!" from
me! Steve from the Kiss FAQ ( http://www.kissfaq.com/blog/ ) also has
a funny and cool blog entitled "Heavy Metal Addiction" at
http://hardrockheavymetal.wordpress.com/ . Check it out. I cracked up
at a recent post where he said he'd probably buy Manowar's new THE DAY
THE EARTH SHOOK -- THE ABSOLOUTE POWER double DVD even though he's
still got their last couple live DVDs sitting unwatched on his
shelf... I hear ya Steve. :)

-Now in my current playlist: Europe - SECRET SOCIETY (Sanctuary/T&T),
Place Vendome - s/t (Locomotive Records), Lacrimas Profundere - FILTHY
NOTES FOR FROZEN HEARTS (Napalm Records), Kylesa - TIME WILL FUSE ITS
WORTH (Prosthetic Records).

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