Detritus
Issue #396
Week of January 29, 2007
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-Go Bears! 'nuff said. - Tim

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-Glenn Hughes To Guest On "Rockline" On February 7

TRENTON, NJ -- Glenn Hughes will be the featured guest on the
nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on
Wednesday night, February 7 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST.

For a station near you, and information regarding how to log onto the
Internet for the broadcast, go to http://www.RocklineRadio.com/ .

Now in its 25th year, "Rockline" is the only nationally syndicated
radio show where fans can directly help interview their favorite Rock
and Roll stars live and on the air.

Hughes will be promoting his latest album, MUSIC FOR THE DIVINE, which
is set for release in America on January 30 on Demolition Records.

MUSIC FOR THE DIVINE is the vocalist/musician's latest collaboration
with drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), with whom he has
worked for five years. The album was recorded in Smith's Hollywood
Hills home.

http://www.glennhughes.com/
http://www.myspace.com/glennhughes
http://www.demolitionrecords.com/

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-Crimson Glory Officially Part Ways With Vocalist Midnight

[Note: This was dated January 26 and was posted at both
http://www.myspace.com/crimsonglory and http://www.crimson-glory.com/
. - Tim]

Crimson Glory is saddened to announce, that we have been forced to
officially part ways with our longtime friend and vocalist, Midnight.
This was a difficult, but necessary decision for original band members
who recently reunited for a rare performance at the Rockwave Festival,
last year in Greece.

We are brokenhearted by Midnight's personal crisis, and pray that he
seeks help for his problems. We love and care for him very much, and
really wanted him to be part of the future of this band.
Unfortunately, working with Midnight at this time would be difficult,
as his current state of mind and his present physical condition would
impede plans we have in place for future appearances, releases and
recordings.

Crimson Glory is currently in the planning stages for additional shows
in Florida beginning in March 2007, featuring former CG vocalist, Wade
Black (ASTRONOMICA; Spitfire Records (USA) and Rising Sun Records
(Europe) 1999).

Respectively,

The members of Crimson Glory

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-Vicious Rumors Bassist Departs Band

Original Vicious Rumors member and bassist Dave Starr has left the
band as of January 23.

Dave played bass on the first five Vicious Rumors albums (and was
featured in several other Vicious Rumors DVDs, MTV videos, and band
compilations). He returned to the band in 2005 to record the new
WARBALL CD in 2006. "My history with VR goes back nearly 23 years, and
in many ways the band will always be a part of me, however it's time
for me to concentrate 100% of my time and energy on my own music, my
own band, and playing guitar. My band WildeStarr (along with
incredible vocalist London Wilde) is something I have been working on
for a few years now, and I took time off from this to work with VR
again and record the WARBALL album.

"I am happy with the way the new VR CD came out, and thrilled with the
response it has received so far from the fans and press. It was great
to play and record with VR again. I remain on good terms with everyone
in the band and wish them well in the future."

Look for the debut CD by WildeStarr in late 2007. Dave describes the
bands sound as "Heavy, melodic, and intense."

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-The Journey Continues With "Global Metal"

"Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" have set a tentative September 2007
release date for their follow-up film, "Global Metal," which will
explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal
of this film is to discover what is happening in metal scenes around
the world," co-directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn previously said in
a statement. "Metal has spread throughout Asia, South America, Eastern
Europe, the Middle East, and even Africa. We want to discover what
metal means to musicians and fans who come from these diverse
cultures."

"Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" explored metal's impact and
controversy over the past 35 years and featured interviews with Tony
Iommi, Bruce Dickinson, Alice Cooper, Ronnie James Dio, Slayer, Dee
Snider, Arch Enemy, Lamb Of God, Cannibal Corpse, Emperor and many
more. The two-disc DVD set was released in North America in May 2006
and includes extended interviews, an interactive metal history chart,
and a mini-doc on Norwegian black metal.

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-Metal's Dark Side Volume 2 - The Deeply Disturbed

On this the second volume of Metal's Dark Side, sexy host Jasmin St.
Claire guides you through even more uncensored videos, intense
interviews, and extreme bonus footage. From back stage at the Key Club
in L.A., to the NAMM Music Conference and other major summer music
festivals, St. Claire invades the minds of metal legends such as Rick
Hunolt & Gary Holt (Exodus), Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy), Paul
Romanko & Brian Fair (Shadows Fall), Trevor Strand & Brian Eschbach
(The Black Dahlia Murder) and more!

Track Listing:

• Shadows Fall - Interview with Paul Romanko & Brian Fair
• Suffocation - Interview with Terrance Hobbs & Frank Mullen
Suffocation - Video: "Surgery Of Impalement"
• Exodus - Interview with Rick Hunolt & Gary Holt Exodus - Video:
"War Is My Shepherd"
• Deconstruct - Interview with Vanessa, Joe & Skitz Deconstruct -
Live Footage: "Deeper Down"
• The Black Dahlia Murder - Interview with Trevor Strand & Brian
Eschbach
• Arch Enemy - Interview with Sharlee D'Angelo

Bonus Footage:

• Fight Paris - Video: "Complete Heat"
• Firewind - Video: "Tyranny"
• Suffocation - Bonus Interview

Street Date 1/30/2007
Run Time 71 minutes
Format DVD

Metal's Darkside E-Card:
http://www.ninjuu.com/mds/

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!

Check Jasmin Co-Hosting on Metal Scene TV!

METAL SCENE TV WEBSITE
http://themetalscenetvshow.tripod.com
for show times and air dates.

WEBCAST at www.kcat.tv
(check their website for AIRINGS)

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-Adrenaline Factor

Perris Records is proud to announce the signing of Adrenaline Factor.
After kicking Austin's ass for many years with the likes of Dangerous
Toys and Broken Teeth, axe man Paul Lidel has teamed up with Big
Balls' vivacious front man Lee Scott to threaten the world with yet
more of the adrenaline laden rock it so craves. According to
Mediabase.com which monitors airplay of stations in the US and Canada,
Adrenaline Factor's song "Ride" was the NUMBER ONE most played current
release on KLBJ FM (Austin, TX) during the last week in Jan. 2007.
Release date is February 12th, 2007.

Band Members:
Lee Scott - Lead Vocals
Paul Lidel - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard
Steve Sweat - Bass, Vocals
Armando Reyes - Drums, Percussion

Track Listing:
1. Ride
2. Wrong Number
3. Boozin' Susan
4. Your Side
5. Bad Habit
6. Seven Beer Bitch
7. No Warning
8. Bet Your Life
9. Hook Slide
10. Goin' Nowhere
Catalog #PER1872
UPC Barcode 670573018728

http://www.AdrenalineFactor.com/
http://www.myspace.com/AdrenalineFactor
http://www.perrisrecords.com/

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-Akashic Posts Journey Cover Song For Download

It's available on the Akashic Web site: a cover version of the Journey
song "Open Arms." Recently the band finished the recordings of a video
clip and are going on an European tour.

Akashic is a Brazilian progressive metal band formed by Rafael Gubert
(vocals; Barros Project, The Supremacy), Marcos de Ros (guitars),
Fábio Alves (bass), Maurício Meinert (drums) and Éder Bergozza
(keyboards), and has released their second and latest album, A BRAND
NEW DAY, through Hellion Records.

The Journey cover can be downloaded through the following link:
http://www.akashic.com.br/mp3/www.akashic.com.br%20-%20Open%20Arms.mp3

Samples of the album A BRAND NEW DAY are available on the band's
MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/akashicrock

Akashic
http://www.akashic.com.br/

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-Napalm Records News

[Note: This is an excerpt of the label's latest newsletter. - Tim]

Streetclip.tv now offers every Saturday and Sunday between 8 and 9:30
PM through 11 February a special Napalm Records program complete with
many videos. Streetclip.tv streams its programming without requiring
special software: http://www.streetclip.tv/

Trail Of Tears: The Return

Trail Of Tears reclaims vocalist Cathrine Paulsen for the new lineup.
Cathrine, who can be heard on Trail Of Tears' A NEW DIMENSION OF
MIGHT, returns to her former band on a permanent basis.

Trail Of Tears' latest release, the Dark Gothic Metal Masterpiece
EXISTENTIA, is now in stores.

naio ssaion
http://www.naiossaion.com/

The Slovenian contemporary Metal band has released a new video to the
track "Miss You" from their debut OUT LOUD. Mateja Tomažincic and
Predrag Rajcic directed the video, which can be viewed on the band's
Web site, on naio ssaion's MySpace page (
http://www.myspace.com/naiossaion ), or via NapalmRecords.com.

Napalm @ Metal Female Voices Festival 5
http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/

On October 19-20, 2007, Wieze, Belgium will host the fifth annual
festival honoring the feminine side of Metal. Leaves' Eyes (
http://www.leaveseyes.de/ ) will headline this year's festival under
the motto "En Saga i Belgia" and will be filming their performance for
their forthcoming DVD. Furthermore, Napalm Records will also be
sending Battlelore ( http://www.battlelore.net/ ), Elis (
http://www.elis.li/ ) and Draconian ( http://www.draconian.se/ ) to
the unique event.

Elis' live appearance will be a special one, as the band was confirmed
for last year's MVFV 4 show prior to front lady Sabine Duenser's
passing. The festival was then dedicated to her memory. This year,
they return, with the help of their new vocalist Sandra Schleret.

MVFV 5 will also host other female-fronted bands such as Doro, Epica,
Theatre Of Tragedy, The Gathering, and After Forever.

more Napalm Records news here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/news.shtml

Upcoming releases:

Battlelore - EVERNIGHT (March 13th - North America)
http://www.battlelore.net/

Epic Fantasy Metal complete with bombastic interludes, mystic
soundscapes and heavy riffs.

Track list:
House Of Heroes
Ocean's Elysium
Summon The Wolves
We Are The Legions
Into The New World
Longing Horizon
Mask Of Flies
The Cloak And The Dagger
Beneath The Waves

Intense - AS OUR ARMY GROWS (April 3rd - North America)

U.K. natives Intense stand for stomping Power Metal in the vein of
their American counterparts. Brutal double-bass attacks, heavy
guitars, and powerful vocals, as well as excellent songwriting and
cliché-free lyrics, distinguish the band from the norm. Anyone with a
preference for solid, thrashy riffs, glorious melodies, and genuine
Metal will not be disappointed.

Visions Of Atlantis - TRINITY (May 8th - North America)
http://www.visionsofatlantis.com/

Masterfully merging their classic roots with powerful modern elements,
VOA create an album that is not only mystic and heavy, but also
insightful and bombastic.

The band will go on a tour of U.S.A./Canada with Epica in September.

Iron Fire - BLADE OF TRIUMPH (TBA - North America)
http://www.ironfire.dk/

Heroic Power Metal complete with heavy guitars, majestic melodies and
in-your-face drumming pave the way for the unmistakable and
charismatic vocals of frontman Martin Steene. This steamhammer of
traditional Metal is sure to appease the youth of steel. Get ready for
Danish Power Metal dynamite!

Serenity - WORDS UNTOLD AND DREAMS UNLIVED (May 8th - North America)

The Austrian quintet captivates with their unique brand of Progressive
Metal, which perfectly unites technical prowess and a multi-faceted
melodic approach with an extraordinary and catchy songwriting style.

Vintersorg - SOLENS ROTTER (May 22nd - North America)
http://www.vintersorganic.com/

Vintersorg have completed their forthcoming release SOLENS ROTTER.
Hymn-like passages, traditional Nordic soundscapes, cold Black Metal,
and Swedish lyrics come together to forge this latest masterpiece.

Korpiklaani - TERVASKANTO (TBA - North America)
http://www.korpiklaani.com/

Time for new songs from the wilderness: Out of 18 songs only the best
will be chosen for the new record. Recorded by Samu Oittinen and beand
leader Jonne himself, TERVASKANTO delivers wild Finnish Folk Metal par
excellance!

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

Napalm Records on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=napalmrecords

Napalm Records on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/napalmrecords

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-Eight New Bands Confirmed For Sweden Rock Festival 2007

ICED EARTH (US)
Speaking of long overdue? Iced Earth debuted in 1990, and ever since,
guitarist Jon Schaffer has brought the band to greater artistic and
commercial triumph with a faithful and yet progressive variety of bona
fide heavy metal. Losing popular front man Matthew Barlow turned out
to be another blessing in disguise when former Judas Priest vocalist
Tim Owens joined the fold for possibly the performance of his lifetime
on THE GLORIOUS BURDEN, released in early 2004. Unfortunately, Jon's
health issues and an unstable lineup prevented Iced Earth from making
the most of this release, but now they're back to make amends. With
their Sweden Rock debut, among other things. (We recommend: NIGHT OF
THE STORMRIDER, SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES, THE GLORIOUS BURDEN.)

NOVEMBER (S)
A classic name in the history of Swedish hard rock! Three-man outfit
November from the Stockholm suburb of Vällingby was formed in 1969 --
in November, obviously -- and became a cult act by performing blues-
based heavy rock, typical of their era, but with Swedish lyrics. The
band released three albums before they folded in 1972, weary from
heavy touring, and the musicians moved onto other things. Through the
years, November's repute has grown, not least because of bands like
Abramis Brama who have renewed public interest in traditional hard
rock with Swedish lyrics. So undoubtedly several generations of
nostalgians will gather around the stage in Norje to bring their
praise to this bona fide cult band! (We recommend: "EN NY TID ÄR
HÄR, 2:A NOVEMBER, 6:E NOVEMBER.)

NOCTURNAL RITES (S)
Nocturnal Rites from Umeå in Northern Sweden debuted in 1995 and have
since grown to become one of the most influential and successful acts
on Sweden's flourishing melodic metal scene. They got their first
major break with AFTERLIFE (2000), their first album with singer Jonny
Lindquist (ex-Mogg) who remains in the band to this day, to the
delight of their devoted fan base. Nocturnal Rites played at Sweden
Rock for the first time, and to great public acclaim, in 2001. Since
then, their popularity has increased even further, thanks to such
releases as NEW WORLD MESSIAH (2004) and particularly GRAND ILLUSION
(2005) -- the latter was awarded as "Best Swedish album of the year"
at the Sweden Rock Kick Off that December. The band are working on
their next album as you read these lines, and there can be little
doubt that it will both cement and reinforce Nocturnal Rites' stature.
As will, most certainly, their appearance at Sweden Rock 2007.

AMON AMARTH (S)
Their three latest releases have all brought Amon Amarth further up
the proverbial ladder, and the brand new WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE in
particular have been an unprecedented success for the proud metal
vikings from Stockholm. Finally, even their countrymen have realized
the greatness of this mighty quintet, so we're expecting a mighty big
crowd to appear for one of Sweden's finest and currently hottest acts
in melodic death metal. (We recommend: THE CRUSHER, VERSUS THE WORLD,
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE.)

TIAMAT (S)
Tiamat rank among the Swedish pioneers on the death metal as well as
the gothic metal scene. Centered around front man Johan Edlund, they
have been acknowledged as one of the foremost and most unpredictable
acts on the international gothic scene. In recent times, news on the
band has been relatively scarce, and more than three years have passed
since their latest album PREY. But now the time has come for Tiamat to
break the silence, and a new album is to be expected in a not too
distant future. (We recommend: CLOUDS, WILDHONEY, SKELETON SKELETRON.)

VOMITORY (S)
Vomitory, from the county of Värmland, is a phenomenon in Swedish
Death Metal history. Formed in the late '80s, during the early and
golden age of this genre, but for a variety of reasons their official
debut, RAPED IN THEIR OWN BLOOD, did not see the light of day until
1997. By then it was more melodic influences rather than extreme
brutality that was the flavor of the day in DM-circuits. Vomitory,
however, remained true to their roots and have consequently earned
well-deserved respect and become a true cult band. Their sixth and
most recent album is called TERRORIZE BRUTALIZE SODOMIZE, a title that
certainly divulges that Vomitory still refuse to compromise the
authenticity of their death metal. (We recommend: RAPED IN THEIR OWN
BLOOD, PRIMAL MASSACRE, TERRORIZE BRUTALIZE SODOMIZE.)

TRAIL OF TEARS (N)
Goth metal has become something of a Norwegian export product, and
among the proudest bands in the ranks are undoubtedly Trail Of Tears
from Kristiansand. The band have released five albums since 1998,
including their current release EXISTENTIA which also marks a turning
point in their history. The recording lineup split up before the
album's release. However, vocalist Ronny Thorsen persistently refused
to let the band perish, so it will be a whole new version of Trail Of
Tears, determined to prove itself, that takes the stage at Sweden Rock
2007. (We recommend: DISCLOSURE IN RED, A NEW DIMENSION OF MIGHT,
EXISTENTIA.)

ALL ENDS (S)
In 2003, In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad decided to start yet
another new and different project. Teaming up with his In Flames
colleague Björn Gelotte, a number of compositions were written and
subsequently bestowed upon a talented batch of musicians, fronted by
female vocal duo Tinna Karlsdotter and Emma Gelotte (Björn's sister).
The result is powerful, dark and melodic metal, focused around the
impressive skills of the two vocalists plus a mode of songwriting
whose origin is quite recognizable.

CONFIRMED BANDS SO FAR. OUT OF TOTALLY 70!

HEAVEN & HELL (UK) Ronnie James Dio - Tony Iommi - Geezer Butler -
Vinnie Appice
MEAT LOAF (US)
BLIND GUARDIAN (D)
MOTÖRHEAD (UK)
ICED EARTH (US)
REO SPEEDWAGON (US)
DIMMU BORGIR (N)
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW (AUS)
NOVEMBER (S)
TROUBLE (US)
KREATOR (D)
U.D.O. (D)
SUZI QUATRO (UK)
GOV'T MULE (US)
ANNIHILATOR (CAN)
NOCTURNAL RITES (S)
POINT BLANK (US)
PRETTY MAIDS (DK)
AMON AMARTH (S)
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR (S)
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS (US)
THUNDER (UK)
THE ANSWER (UK)
AXEL RUDI PELL (D/US)
CIRCUS MAXIMUS (N)
TIAMAT (S)
RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL (US)
TOKYO DRAGONS (UK)
ELDRITCH (I)
LION'S SHARE (S)
FALCONER (S)
TRAIL OF TEARS (S)
ALL ENDS (S)
MEMFIS (S)

MORE INFO ABOUT THE FESTIVAL AND HOW TO GET TICKETS AT:
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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-The Wildhearts Finishing Up New Album; To Return To America At SXSW
In 2007

English rockers The Wildhearts will be returning to the U.S. this
spring with a new album under their belts, a new lineup, and an
appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas among others. The band will begin
mixing the new album, which will be self-titled, on February 1st and
will release THE WILDHEARTS later this year on the band's own label,
Round Records in the United Kingdom and Universal Records in Japan.
Round Records is currently seeking distribution in the United States.

THE WILDHEARTS was recorded partially at London's Strongroom Studios,
partially at a country house in Ipswich, and at a haunted castle in
the Midlands. "This album is going to surprise a lot of people who
considered the last Wildhearts album too poppy," says Ginger of the
new record. "There will not be any similar accusations this time
around, that's for sure."

The Wildhearts' new lineup sees the return of original drummer Ritch
Battersby and the addition of Scott Sorry (Amen, Brides Of
Destruction) on bass. Front man Ginger regards Sorry as "the most
energetic performer I've ever shared a stage with. His youth certainly
keeps us older bastards on our toes." Ginger and guitarist CJ round
out the lineup, which judging by reactions from a recent holiday show
is the most solid ever.

2007 will see The Wildhearts return to SXSW for the first time since
2004. Prior to making a stop in Austin the band will be making several
other stops along the way including one in New York City on March 10
at Rebel. Considering the last time The Wildhearts played in New York
they sold out the Tribecca Rock Club, they are certainly looking
forward to this one as well. Details for the band's SXSW appearance
and other shows have not been released yet.

The Wildhearts are looking forward to seeing the fruits of their labor
in 2007 and the band's attitude says it all. "The vibe within the
group is so positive right now it's sickening!," says Ginger, "We are
back and hungrier than ever." For more information please visit
http://www.thewildhearts.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/thewildheartsrock .

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-Z Records News

DATE FOR Z ROCK 07 CHANGED

Due to other live events around May 27 and then Download on June 10 we
have moved Z Rock 07 back to June 24. The venue is still Maximes,
Wigan.

Tickets can be purchased via mail order only at present or PayPal.
Please e-mail midas.ent@... for further details.

Current fully confirmed lineup is HOUSE OF LORDS, LOST WEEKEND, and
TARA'S SECRET.

A announcement will be made in a few days time regarding the other
bands appearing once contracts are signed. Visit
http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest for update to date info.

http://www.zrecords.net/

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-Byzantine Unveils New Track From Forthcoming DVD

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers Byzantine have unveiled a
new track which will debut on the band's forthcoming SALVATION DVD on
the band's MySpace page ( http://www.myspace.com/byzantine ). "Cradle
Song" will appear in the DVD's six-track live set documented by
director Donnie Searls. SALVATION will feature a live performance film
featuring the new song alongside tracks from the band's two previous
albums as well as guitar and bass tutorials from guitarist Tony
Rohrbough and bassist Skip Cromer, interviews with the band members
and behind the scenes footage. The trailer is available at the band's
MySpace page.

Meanwhile, Byzantine has set OBLIVION BECKONS as the title of the
band's third full-length, tentatively due out in July through
Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2005's enigmatic ...AND THEY
SHALL TAKE UP SERPENTS will contain 12 brand new tracks and will also
contain complete note-for-note guitar transcriptions, in both standard
musical notation and guitar tablature notation. "We had such a great
response from the tablature on the last album, we decided to keep that
level of expectation high upon us and tab this album out as well,"
explains vocalist/guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda. "Nothing less for our
true fans and friends."

The band is currently recording with Byzantine's long-time friend and
producer, Charles A. Fisher, owner of 101 Productions in Sissonville,
WV before taking a break at the end of January to join up with God
Forbid on the road. The band will then return to the studio in late
February and mixing for the new album will take place at Highview
Studios by Drew Mazurek. OBLIVION BECKONS will be mastered by Alan
Douches at West West Side Music.

Byzantine on tour
(with God Forbid, Mnemic, Goatwhore, Arsis)
2/02 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
2/03 Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
2/04 Jacksonville, FL – Thee Imperial
2/05 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
2/06 Orlando, FL - Backbooth
2/07 St. Petersburg, FL - The Garage
2/09 Covington, KY - The Mad Hatter
2/10 Nashville, TN - The Muse
2/11 Springfield, VA - Jaxx
2/12 Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
2/14 Huntington, WV – Huntington Music Hall
2/16 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
2/17 Rochester, NY - Penny Arcade
2/18 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
2/19 Milford, CT – Daniel Street (Byzantine and local support only)
2/20 Boston, MA – Middle East
2/21 Montreal, QBC – Eletriques
2/22 Quebec City, QBC – L'Anti
2/23 Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Cafe

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-On-line reports indicate Joey Belladonna has once again left Anthrax,
and the band is about to start a new album.

-More on the Crimson Glory press release printed above... Midnight was
arrested January 20 in Sarasota, FL, and charged with "DUI with .20
[blood-alcohol level] or higher or having a passenger under 18" years
of age.

-According to http://www.fifthangel.net/ , "credible rumors" indicate
Fifth Angel could reunite for some gigs in 2007. Vocalist Ted Pilot
and bassist John Macko are reportedly on board.

-Check out an interview with Firewind guitarist Gus G. on-line now at
http://glclk.about.com/?zi=1/3E0f .

-Get Ready To Rock! has new competitions to win 1) a Knebworth box set
featuring "36 photographs from various festivals and a DVD containing
Knebworth performances of Genesis, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd
and Led Zeppelin," a 330-page behind-the-scenes book called "There
Must Be A Better Way," and five live discs recorded at Knebworth; and
2) "10 CDs or 10 DVDs of your choice" from the Angel Air Records
catalog. See http://www.getreadytorock.com/ for more.

-Vocalist Steve Grimmett (Grim Reaper, Onslaught, Lionsheart) has a
new project called the Steve Grimmett Band and besides a new album due
soon, the band will appear in a TV commercial for Garmin Satellite
Navigation Systems that is set to air during this coming Sunday's
Super Bowl. (It reportedly will air "approximately midway through the
second quarter" of the game.) The commercial can be viewed at
http://youtube.com/watch?v=taRPwYe1EYA . Check out new song clips at
http://www.myspace.com/thestevegrimmettbandgrimreaper .

-Check out Heavy Metal Militia, a new MySpace-like community for
metalheads, at http://www.heavymetalmilitia.com/ .

-Iron Maiden's DEATH ON THE ROAD concert DVD will be shown in U.S.
theaters on February 21, the same date the three-disc set is released.
The theatrical version will be presented in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
and will feature a special intro from Bruce Dickinson, along with
exclusive footage of the band performing "Where Eagles Dare" and
"Phantom Of The Opera" at the 2005 Reading Festival. The theaters:

Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas, Edgewater, NJ - (201) 840-0699
Brooklyn Pavilion Cinema, Brooklyn, NY - (718) 369-0836
Showcase Cinemas Randolph Theatre, Boston, MA - (781) 963-5600
Crown Theatres Village 18, Skokie, IL - (847) 673-8581
Emagine, Canton, MI - (734) 721-3456
Harkins, Arizona Mills, AZ - (480) 820-0387
The Bridge: Cinema De Lux, Los Angeles, CA - (310) 568-3375
UltraStar Fontana Theatre, Riverside, CA - (909) 356-5836
UltraStar Mission Valley Theatre, San Diego, CA - (619) 574-8684

See http://www.ironmaiden.com/ for more.

-Mad Margritt will record a new album, tentatively titled TALES FROM
THE GUTTER, in Houston in April. The disc is due out this summer on
Perris Records. Check out some new video clips and photos at
http://www.myspace.com/madmargritt . See http://www.madmargritt.com/
and http://www.perrisrecords.com/ for more.

-According to http://www.malicemusic.com/ , '80s metallers Malice have
reunited and will be "confirming European festivals and U.S. tour
dates for June-July of 2007." The band is also working on a record
deal. The lineup: new vocalist Brian Allen (Last Empire), guitarists
Jay Reynolds and Mick Zane, bassist Mark Behn, and drummer Pete
Holmes.

-A trailer for Symphorce's new album BECOME DEATH is on-line now at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM5gOHa2DU4 . The disc is due out in
late February from Metal Blade. Check out an MP3 of "In The Hope Of A
Dream" at
http://www.metalblade.de/mp3/symphorce/inthehopesofadream.mp3 . See
http://www.symphorce.net/ for more.

-Toxik's WORLD CIRCUS and THINK THIS are being reissued by Displeased
Records on February 28. Track lists: WORLD CIRCUS - "Heart Attack,"
"Social Overload," "Pain And Misery," "Voices," "Door To Hell," "World
Circus," "47 Seconds Of Sanity / Count Your Blessings," "False
Prophets," "Haunted Earth," "Victims," plus these bonus tracks: "Heart
Attack" (demo), "Haunted Earth" (demo), "False Prophets" (demo),
"Wasteland" (demo), "Skippy Windshield" (demo), "Straight Razor"
(previously unreleased), "Finer Points Of Tragedy" (previously
unreleased), "Parasite" (Kiss cover), "Radio Spot," "Radio Spot Fall
1987," "Radio Spot With King Diamond." THINK THIS - "Think This,"
"Greed," "Spontaneous," "There Stood The Fence," "Black And White,"
"Technical Arrogance," "Wir njn8 / In God," "Machine Dream," "Out On
The Tiles" (Led Zeppelin cover), "Shotgun Logic," "Time After Time,"
"Think That," plus these bonus tracks: "Spontaneous" (live), and four
untitled instrumental demos. Each disc will be "complete re-mastered"
and will include lyrics, a discography, and liner notes. See
http://www.displeasedrecords.com/ for more.

-Yes, it's starting again. Reports are everywhere that Van Halen --
David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Alex Van
Halen -- will embark on a 40-date amphitheater tour of the U.S. this
summer.

Thanks to Eddie Smith, Jason Ritchie, Chad Bowar, Lance King,
HeadbangerNYC.com, and Ray Wadell for help gathering some of this
information.

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by Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

-Trying to start the year off right by getting a column out, I kinda
got lazy with it in 2006. Anyway, 2007 looks very promising for killer
metal and shred releases, lets take a look at a few things to get
excited about:

...Vinnie Moore has a new album coming out, according to a post on his
official forum, it should be ready in a couple of months. No details
yet but keep updated at http://www.vinniemoore.com/ . I have a feeling
this is going to be worth the wait!!!

...Lots of speculation about the potential quality of the Van Halen
reunion, I must admit I am excited to see Eddie and Alex back with
Dave but it doesn't feel right without Michael. Cool to see Eddie back
on the cover of guitar magazines where he belongs, check out a really
good interview as well as explanations of his gear and techniques in
the latest issue of "Guitar World." http://www.guitarworld.com/

...Michael Harris will be playing on Vitalij Kuprij's new CD GLACIAL
INFERNO due out this month. Make sure to check out Michael's latest
solo effort ORCHESTRATE (see my review below), an absolutely killer
slice of neo-classical instrumental shred!
http://www.michaelharrisguitar.com/ ,
http://www.myspace.com/michaelharrisguitar

...Despite some abysmal reviews of several Japan tour dates, Michael
Schenker has been nominated for the "Live Entertainment Award - Best
Club Tour" from the German organization Live Entertainment Committee.
Hopefully Michael can get himself together for a U.S. tour in 2007.
One can only hope... http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/ ,
http://www.rbaraki.com/

...I'm happy to announce that Rush finally has an official MySpace
site; you can find it here: http://www.myspace.com/rushband . One of
the most anticipated albums of the year for me, tentatively titled
SNAKES AND ARROWS is sure to be an interesting listen, even described
by current producer Nick Raskulinecz as having the "sound and vibe of
an old Rush record." Cool!!! http://www.rush.com/ ,
http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/News.htm

...In more MySpace news, some cool sites (official and unofficial)
have sprung up from some rather notable shredders as well as from some
who should be more well known. Check these out and add 'em:

http://www.myspace.com/alexmasi (and make sure to check out my
upcoming interview with Alex)
http://www.myspace.com/crissoliva63 (tribute to a fallen axe hero)
http://www.myspace.com/stephanforte (Adagio shredder)
http://www.myspace.com/kikoloureiroband (Angra axeman)
http://www.myspace.com/thommathews (friend of mine with great chops)
http://www.myspace.com/killersixgun (new player with a great style,
kinda Doug Aldrich meets John Norum)
http://www.myspace.com/124011181 (another site for Magnitude Nine &
Rob Johnson)
http://www.myspace.com/guthriegovaneroticcakes (excellent U.K. based
guitarist)
http://www.myspace.com/77554080 (official site of ex-Vicious Rumors
guitarist Mark McGee)

...I guess by now all you shred fanatics have heard about this year's
G3 tour: Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, and wait for it... Paul
Gilbert!!! Now that is going to kick ass like nobody's business! Keep
up to date here: http://www.g3tour.com/ .

...For those of you who want to improve your shred chops, I found this
entertaining site with some cool exercises and demo licks:
http://www.guitarshredshow.com/ . Get to work!

...Tantalizing new releases on the way from Dokken, Judas Priest,
Scorpions, Marshall Law, Sinergy, Saxon, and Yngwie Malmsteen among
others. Watch Detritus and this space for more info...

-That's probably enough for now, I'll try to be more diligent with the
columns this year!

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*** REVIEWS ***
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MICHAEL HARRIS - ORCHESTRATE (A-/B+) Lion Music, 2006
10 tracks, RT: 50:08
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Michael Harris is one of those ridiculously talented musicians that
you can't help but marvel at. Listening to Michael's seventh solo
album ORCHESTRATE is a real lesson is composition, arrangement and of
course, mind blowing technique. On pieces such as "String Theory,"
"Notes From The Kursk," "Battle At Storm's Edge" and "Octavian II,"
Michael effectively sets himself apart from typical neo-classical
formula players by cleverly blending classical melodic themes with
metal riffs and creative segments that maintain interest and keep you
coming back for more. Like Shawn Lane and Tony MacAlpine, Micheal
impresses not only because of his out-of-this-world virtuosity on
guitar but also due to his complete mastery of all aspects of the
music (he plays everything on here except the drums, expertly handled
by Matt Thompson). Majestic and balanced, ORCHESTRATE is full of cool
subtleties that invite repeated listens. I wish I had heard this when
it first came out as it would definitely have made it into my list of
best instrumental releases of 2006. Fans of instrumental shred with a
strong but not overbearing neo-classical flavor are advised to get
ORCHESTRATE into their favorite music device, pronto!
- Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

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