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Week of February 19, 2007
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-Yes, we are *extremely* late this week. It's about as late as you can
be and still call it "this week," but I will say that when I drove in
to work this morning I passed a house that still had Christmas lights
on. At least we're not *that* late. - Tim

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-Upcoming Releases On Lion Music

MOONLIGHT COMEDY - DOROTHY

Released February 23rd 2007
LMC199
EAN6419922001998

Moonlight Comedy were formed in 1998 in Italy and immediately started
to compose their own music together to present an innovative sound and
individual image. The influences of '90s progressive, power metal and
hard rock music are specific characteristics of Moonlight Comedy. It
is very evident from listening to just a few seconds of their new
album DOROTHY that the passion of the group lies in the fusion between
melodic harmonies and innovative instrumental sequences.

The greatest characteristic of Moonlight Comedy is their continuous
search for a sound that is able to integrate with completely free and
limitless technique in order to spice up the final composition.
DOROTHY marks Moonlight Comedy's second release on Lion Music
following the 2004 release THE LIFE INSIDE (LMC116).

Moonlight Comedy's members, who prefer to define themselves as "Actors
of the comedy at the moonlight," have also appeared on other numerous
Lion Music releases. Andrea Scala - actor V - played on the following
albums: WARMTH IN THE WILDERNESS 2 / A TRIBUTE TO JASON BECKER
(LMC2255 2). THE SPIRIT LIVES ON / THE MUSIC OF JIMI HENDRIX REVISITED
VOL. 1 (LMC113). SHAWN LANE REMEMBERED VOL. 2 / TRIBUTE TO SHAWN LANE
(LMC109). Mistheria / MESSENGER OF THE GODS (LMC124). Simone Fiorletta
- actor III - has undertaken a solo career that has become very
successful with PARALLEL WORLDS (LMC152) with a follow-up already in
production.

The Cast:
Actor I: Emiliano Germani – Vocals & Backing Vocals.
Actor II: Gianluigi Farina – Keyboards.
Actor III: Simone Fiorletta – Guitars.
Actor IV: Armando Pizzuti – Bass.
Actor V: Andrea Scala – Drums & Percussion.

Track Listing
01. Int(r)o Desire & Whisper
02. Solar Eclipse
03. Fallin' Under
04. The Sea And Time Of Mars
05. Metamorfosi
06. Lunar Eclipse
07. Into Whispers & Desire
08. Imperfect Mind
09. Dust Of The Past
10. ...And Why Not?
11. Side Effects

Marketing & Promotion
-> Moonlight Comedy are at the forefront of a hot new generation of
progressive metal talent from Italy.
-> Guitarist Simone Fiorletta is a highly respected lead guitarist
worldwide.
-> DOROTHY sees the band take great strides in their pursuit of the
ultimate prog metal sound.

VITALIJ KUPRIJ - GLACIAL INFERNO & REVENGE

Released February 23rd 2007
LMC196
EAN 6419922001967

Ukrainian born Vitalij Kuprij is consistently at the top of keyboard
player polls worldwide having been involved in some of the finest
progressive/neoclassical albums of recent years from acts such as
Artension and Ring Of Fire. In addition to these band works, Vitalij
has had a very prolific solo output and his new solo album GLACIAL
INFERNO marks his fifth solo adventure to date and second solo release
on Lion Music following 2004's FORWARD & BEYOND. The new solo album
sees an extremely powerful line up of Vitalij with Michael Harris on
guitar, and the former Yngwie Malmsteen/Ark rhythm section of John
Macaluso on drums and Randy Coven on bass.

GLACIAL INFERNO offers up something truly special for Vitalij's legion
of fans with a very innovative sound that has all the trademarks one
expects; but also fresh elements coming into the Kuprij arsenal with
fusing's of Vitalij's classical knowledge, progressive leanings,
fusion and even folk. GLACIAL INFERNO is a very dynamic album that
contrasts between heavy and mellow, straight virtuosic to very
powerful and epic. On the album Vitalij comments, "The aim of the
album was to express myself musically and compositionally in the best
possible way to make my friends and fans enjoy it and relate to it, as
well as to grow further as an artist and composer/instrument alist and
producer." Just one listen proves that Vitalij has succeeded in this
aim.

GLACIAL INFERNO is being released as a limited edition double pack of
just 2,000 units with Vitalij's latest band project release REVENGE,
which until now has been unavailable outside Asia. As with GLACIAL
INFERNO, REVENGE sees Vitalij team up with American guitarist Michael
Harris who recently released the critically acclaimed ORCHESTRATE on
Lion Music in 2006 to create a truly exciting musical pairing.

Vitalij Kuprij's REVENGE is home to a wealth of neo-classical treats
with an all-star lineup including vocalists Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow,
Yngwie Malmsteen, solo), Dougie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen),
Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum), Apollo Papathanasio (Time
Requiem, Firewind), Chris Catena and Shaun Leahy. The solid rhythm
foundations are again laid down by John Macaluso and Randy Coven (both
ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark).

GLACIAL INFERNO + REVENGE is a must-own release for fans of quality
neoclassical metal as well the the more progressive leanings of Ring
Of Fire and Artension making this limited edition double pack a truly
prized release.

Track Listing
GLACIAL INFERNO
[1] Symphonic Force [2] Liquid Rain [3] Fire In The Sun [4] Divided
Horizon [5] Glacial Inferno [6] Dancing Flame [7] Forgive [8] Dying To
Live [9] Burning Ice [10] Theme By Albinoni (Bonus Europe)

Vitalij Kuprij's REVENGE
[1] Burning My Soul [2] I Don't Believe In Love [3] Into The Void [4]
Revenge [5] Just Another Day [6] J. Haydn-Excerpt From Sonata In E
Minor [7] Classic War [8] Emperor's Will [9] Follow Your Heart [10]
Stand Up And Fight [11] Let The Future Unfold

Marketing & Promotion
-> Limited Edition double album run of 2,000 units.
-> Vitalij Kuprij is widely regarded as the world's leading metal
keyboardist.
-> All-star assembly of backing musicians and vocalists from such
popular acts as Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Artension, Ring Of Fire,
Ark and Firewind.
-> Vitalij is gaining increased visibility in the pure classical music
field thanks to solo piano recitals at the world famous Carnegie Hall
in addition to dates in Europe.
-> Vitalij Kuprij was chosen by world leading flute virtuoso James
Galway to provide piano on numerous live dates and seminars.

MARTONE - WHEN THE ALIENS COME

Released February 23rd 2007
LMC198
EAN6419922001981

If you thought that Canadian rock started and ended with Rush, Saga or
Triumph, think again. Canadian guitar virtuoso, Dave Martone is a
force to be reckoned with. Dave has recorded several excellent albums
with influences which range from straight-ahead rock and progressive
metal to more experimental tones, something that has brought him a
considerable amount of attention from fans worldwide.

Dave has performed in countless cities in the world, given clinics and
taught at Berklee College Of Music and the National Guitar Workshop.
He has written instructional columns for the likes of Guitarpalooza
Records, the Guitar 9 Web site, Italy's Guitar2001 as well as being
featured in one of the world's largest guitar magazines -- Guitar One
-- being profiled as one of four underground "shred gods" in the
January 2006 issue. This illustrious background shows the reputation
that comes with the Martone name and Lion Music is proud to introduce
Dave's new solo album Martone - WHEN THE ALIENS COME.

The new album is 13 tracks full of crunching guitars with the song
writing emphasis on maintaining an element of the future. Dave
comments, "My goal was first off complete it. I did a DVD in the
middle and that took some time. The main concept of the album is
trying to envision what music of the future might be. Trying to
imagine that I could hop in some alien space ship 400 years from now
and see what was playing on their I-pod equivalent!" Dave used
everyday life as inspiration for the album, "There are so many things
we go through on a day to day basis. Being able to capture them
sonically is quite challenging. Sometimes it is quite easy."

WHEN THE ALIENS COME showcases what the guitar is capable of in the
right hands in 2007 and may just show where the guitar is heading in
the future.

Track Listing
01. Starz Scarz
02. Flatulation Farm
03. The Four Horsemen
04. Really Now!
05. Mike Crow's Mailbox Of Doom!
06. Fumble Fingers
07. Pung Yao
08. Angel
09. O My God I'm Swelling!
10. Double FF's
11. Maneemanaw
12. Techno Bee'z
13. When The Aliens Come

Musicians
Dave Martone - Guitar, Keys and Bass
Daniel Adair - Drums, Percussion and Bass
David Spidel – Bass

Special Guests
Prashant Aswani - Guitar
Gene Hoglan - Drums
Chris Buono - Guitar
James Hogan - Guitar
Terry Syrek - Guitar
Cassius Khan - Tabla's
Nenah Barkley - Vocals

Marketing & Promotion
-> One of the world's most respected guitar player with worldwide
demand for guitar clinics.
-> A very accessible instrumental release.

SUN CAGED - ARTEMISIA
Released March 23rd 2007
LMC200
EAN6419922002001

Artemisia is a metaphorical place. In some ways it's akin to
Neverland, and in other ways, its opposite. People we've lost and
dreams we've let go find themselves here. There's sadness about the
place, and yet a warm glow as we stroll among memories of what
might've been. The music paints the landscape, and the lyrics serve as
our guide as we tour this place. The classical metaphors and
allegories are stripped of their pretence and rejoined with their
humanistic origins. Pain and loss are recurring themes, as is the
never-ending quest for the understanding, strength and humility that
living in the real world demands.

Back with a virtually new lineup, yet a musical nod to the past, Sun
Caged return with ARTEMISIA, their second album and four years after
their self-titled debut (LMC070).

Since the debut the band have seen almost wholesale changes in
personnel with only guitarist and band founder Marcel Coenen remaining
from the debut. Yet the typical Sun Caged sound is still present, if
anything even richer with even more different sounds and styles than
heard on the debut. The new band members and Coenen have delved deep
to deliver an album that acts on creative impulses, without limiting
themselves to the standard bag of tricks often heard in the
progressive genre. ARTEMISIA delivers an album full of unstoppable
vocal melody, virtuoso guitar work, odd time signatures and complex
chord sequences all topped off with an ultra powerful production.

Track Listing
01. Lyre's Harmony
02. A Fair Trade
03. Unborn
04. Bloodline
05. Painted Eyes
06. Engelbert The Inchworm
07. Afraid To Fly
08. Dialogue
09. Departing Words
10. Doldrums

Band Members
Paul Adrian Villarreal – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Marcel Coenen – Guitars and Backing Vocals
Roel Vink – Bass Guitar
Rene Kroon – Keyboards and Backing Vocals
Roel Van Helden – Drums and Percussion

Marketing & Promotion

» Sun Caged are the leading Dutch Progressive Metal band, their debut
did extremely well and gained worldwide attention. ARTEMISIA has been
long awaited by fans.

FRANCESCO FARERI - SECRETS WITHIN

Released March 23rd 2007
LMC202
EAN6419922002025

Italian guitar blazer Francesco Fareri will release his second album
on Lion Music on March 23rd 2007, entitled SECRETS WITHIN. The new
album contains two contrasting sides of Francesco's musical vision and
is quite different from Francesco's previous release FORBIDDEN
DIMENSION (LMC147) in his playing, ideas and approach to music in
general.

SECRETS WITHIN is divided into two movements, one heavy and one
acoustic to better show all of Francesco's ideas, feelings and the way
he considers music. Francesco simply comments, "I believe this album
to be the best material I've ever released and the one that best
represents me. This album is really introspective and very important
for me, it was inspired from the experience of the impossible things
happened in the last years and from everyday stuff. This isn't a
guitar album, as I wanted all the instruments to have the same
importance in every song. I really care recording all music in general
with particular attention."

SECRETS WITHIN two movements are subtitled. "Into The Dark Line" is
the heavy part of the album and is more into shred and progressive
metal yet with a lot of themes, melodies and unison passages, whilst
the second movement of the album "Out Of The Dark Line" is acoustic
and is only guitar and piano/keyboards with more delicate melodies and
some really introspective moments.

SECRETS WITHIN sees Francesco team up with a wealth of virtuoso
musicians in Kyle Honea on Bass and Lucrezio De Seta on Drums. On
these musicians contribution Francesco states, "The experience and
confidence of players like Kyle Honea and Lucrezio De Seta improved
the songs because they understood exactly what I wanted to record and
they played with their style but focusing on my main idea. They are
the best rhythm section ever heard!"

SECRETS WITHIN also features guest keyboard/piano solos from Vitalij
Kuprij (Artension, ex-Ring Of Fire, solo) and Bob Katsionis
(Imaginery, Firewind, solo).

The CD also contains extra material with photos, transcriptions,
videos, a diary of the making of SECRETS WITHIN and much more.

Track Listing
"Into The Dark Line"
· 7:41 - Secrets Within
· 8:11 - Circle
· 6:40 - Lies
· 2:33 - Sonic Garden
· 6:42 - The Waves
· 6:23 - Destiny
· 6:35 - Liquid World
· 2:58 - Present Glow
· 8:46 – Scenes
"Out Of The Dark Line"
· 2:49 - Parallel Lives
· 1:34 - Wood of Silence
· 3:35 - Masquerade
· 4:04 - Undefined
· 2:34 - Seasons
· 1:12 - Secret World

Total Running time: 1:12:24

Musicians
Francesco Fareri - Guitars & Keyboards
Kyle Honea - Bass
Lucrezio de Seta - Drums

Guest players
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards solos & Piano on "Secrets Within"
Bob Katsionis - Keyboards solos on "Liquid World"

Selling Points
>> Francesco has a rapid following worldwide, his previous solo album
FORBIDDEN DIMENSION is a perennial seller and featured in Guitar9.com
top 10 overall sales chart for the year 2005. SECRETS WITHIN is
expected to repeat this success.

>> Francesco is a household name in the world of shred guitar and is
renowned as one of the fastest players in the world.

http://www.lionmusic.com/

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-Krucible To Bring Their Progressive Assault To Texas Madfest

Houston progressive metal act Krucible is confirmed to take part in
Houston's Texas Madfest. This will mark one of the first live
appearances of the band's new lineup, which now includes renowned
vocal legend Lance King.

"We're so excited to have Lance in Krucible now, I can't even describe
it," states Shane DuBose, the band's bassist. Shane, who has
previously been in established metal acts such as Outworld, Stride and
Cea Serin has known Lance for a while and sees him as the perfect
front man for Krucible. "We all are big fans of Lance's previous work
on his projects and having him in the band means the world to us," he
adds.

Lance King has been the voice in many bands, progressive and power
alike. His previous work with
acts such as Avian, Balance Of Power, Pyramaze and many others has
gained stellar reviews from
respected publications around the world, Rock Hard and BW&BK included.
"I've known Eric and Shane since the days of ZLOTZ, and I love the
stuff they did with Chris Salinas (Zero Hour). It'll be great to
record those old songs and write new material alongside the band,"
says Lance. "At Madfest we'll be doing both old and new Krucible
material and we're planning a very special surprise that everyone will
love."

Krucible is in the process of composing new material that should be
performed in the upcoming shows in the summer, followed by tentative
recording sessions of their album. The band plans to have their debut
released by early to mid-2008. "Our new material is much more mature
than before, heavier and a little more proggy. I'm sure Lance will
contribute to make the songs the best we've written yet," explains
Shane DuBose regarding the direction of Krucible's new material.

Texas Madfest is schedule to take place on July 13-14, 2007 at club
FBI in Houston. To check out samples from the confirmed bands as well
as other info on the festival, visit http://www.myspace.com/madfest .

http://www.myspace.com/krucible

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-Aerosmith To Sweden Rock Festival 2007

We are more than proud to present one of the biggest rock bands of all
times -- Aerosmith

The band hasn't just lived the myth of "sex, drugs and rock n' roll"
– They gave birth to it!

With albums like TOYS IN THE ATTIC, ROCKS, DRAW THE LINE, DONE WITH
MIRRORS, PERMANENT VACATION, PUMP and GET A GRIP, and hits like "Walk
This Way," "Back In The Saddle," "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion," "Dude
(Looks Like A Lady)," "Love In An Elevator," and "Livin' On The Edge"
among others, this totally unique rock 'n' roll band are today more
vital than ever and ready to enter the main stage at Sweden Rock
Festival 2007 to deliver a rock 'n' roll show based on songs taken
from their 36 years of history as one of the biggest and baddest rock
bands ever!

Already confirmed artists among others are Heaven & Hell / Black
Sabbath (With Ronnie James Dio - Tony Iommi - Geezer Butler - Vinnie
Appice) - Meat Loaf - REO Speedwagon - Blind Guardian - Skid Row -
Motφrhead - Dimmu Borgir & Symphony X. More information about all the
confirmed bands at: http://www.swedenrock.com/

This year's festival will be held between June 6-9!

http://www.aeroforceone.com/ - http://www.aerosmith.com/

CONFIRMED BANDS SO FAR. OUT OF TOTALLY 70!

AEROSMITH (US)
HEAVEN & HELL (UK) - Ronnie James Dio - Tony Iommi - Geezer Butler -
Vinnie Appice
MEAT LOAF (US)
BLIND GUARDIAN (D)
MOTΦRHEAD (UK)
ICED EARTH (US)
REO SPEEDWAGON (US)
DIMMU BORGIR (N)
SYMPHONY X (US)
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW (AUS)
NOVEMBER (S)
TROUBLE (US)
KREATOR (D)
U.D.O. (D)
SUZI QUATRO (UK)
GOV'T MULE (US)
SKID ROW (US)
ANNIHILATOR (CAN)
NOCTURNAL RITES (S)
POINT BLANK (US)
PRETTY MAIDS (DK)
QUIET RIOT (US)
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)
MCQUEEN (UK)
RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL (US)
TOKYO DRAGONS (UK)
ELDRITCH (I)
LION'S SHARE (S)
FALCONER (S)
TRAIL OF TEARS (S)
ALL ENDS (S)
KORPIKLAANI (FIN)
MEMFIS (S)

MORE INFO ABOUT THE FESTIVAL AND HOW TO GET TICKETS AT:

http://www.swedenrock.com/

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-Keyboard Player Bill Harris Joins Images Of Eden

YORK, PA -- Bill Harris will join the passion based prog metal band
Images Of Eden to serve as their keyboard player. Mr. Harris has over
20 years of experience playing progressive influenced keys. Gordon
Tittsworth (front man for IOE) states, "Bill is a major asset to the
band and completes the fifth and final piece of our puzzle. He has
added a huge dimension to our sound. We really look forward to working
on new material in the upcoming months for the next chapter in the
Images Of Eden saga."

For more information go to the band's web site at
http://www.imagesofeden.com/ .

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-New Officially Licensed Scarface Coffin Cases Available June 1, 2007

HOLLYWOOD -- Coffin Case is proud to announce it has secured the
exclusive rights to all Scarface musical related products. The first
of many products will be the white Coffin Case with the Al Pacino
shadow profile image approved by Pacino himself. The cases feature a
deadly white diamond velvet interior, something only a gangster could
appreciate. This new case is affectionately referred to as Scarcase;
say hello to your little friend.

200W-SCAR $157.95 MSRP - fits all standard guitar shapes such as
LP/Strat styles.

300W-SCAR $179.95 MSRP - fits all standard bass shapes such as P/J
styles. Also fits the Warlock guitar.

Features:

o Heavy-duty vinyl exterior with haunting Scarface image
o Universal fit guitar, bass
o White diamond tucked velvet interior
o Extra-large storage compartment
o Professional steel latches with locks
o Sleek black hardware
o Heavy-duty road approved handle

About Coffin Case

Coffin Case is a music products company that brought the underground
revolution to musicians with the coffin shaped guitar case. The
following years saw a rapid succession of new, innovative, and award-
winning products for guitarists, bass players, and drummers, working
both on stage and in the studio. Today, Coffin Case continues to
introduce more industry "firsts" such the Black Kross Skullplate and
receive acclaims from both critics and musicians worldwide. The
revolution has begun. Visit http://www.coffincase.com/ for more
information.

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-Coffin Case -- NAMM 2007 Recap

Black Tooth Bash A Major Success

HOLLYWOOD -- Coffin Case took over NAMM 2007 as they launched new
products, clothing lines and the biggest party of the weekend.

2007 is a marker year for the up-and-coming case company located in
North Hollywood. Coffin Case has turned being a gear company into a
lifestyle by a rapid succession of new, innovative, and award-winning
products for guitarists, bass players, and drummers, working both on
stage and in the studio.

At the NAMM Trade Show -- the highlights included the introduction of
the new Scarcase and the Camo Case. The Scarcase features a deadly
white diamond velvet interior, something only a gangster could
appreciate. This new case is affectionately referred to as Scarcase;
say hello to your little friend. The Camo Case features a battle
tested camouflage scheme of various shades of green, grey, black and
brown. The entire Coffin Case Camouflage Series feature the
trademarked Coffin black diamond tucked velvet interior. This is the
case for covert action that makes a statement.

The main attraction at the booth was the introduction of the Dime
Hardware clothing. Coffin Case and Dime Hardware joined forces in 2006
to produce and continue the vision of the late, great Darrell
"Dimebag" Abbott. The line is a tribute to Dime, fashioned after his
own creations for clothing and accessories. Look for new Dime Hardware
Clothing coming in 2007.

To top the weekend Coffin Case and Monster Energy Drink threw the
party of the year at the Hilton Hotel. More then 2000 were in line
hours before the door opened for "The Black Tooth Bash" in honor of
Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. It is reported that over 1,000 were still
waiting to get in while the night kicked into action.

The night started out with metal band Meldrum with special guest drum
Gene Hoglan from Strapping Young Lad. Then the Famous Coffin Case
Fashion Show got underway with the hot Coffin Girl models showcasing
the Dime Hardware line, while showing off the new Coffin Case clothing
as presented for '07. And if that was not enough, the night closed
with The Black Tooth Band featuring Lemmy Kilmister, Vinnie Paul
Abbott, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Paul Gray (Slipknot), Jason Bittner
(Shadows Fall), Nick Bowcott (Grim Reaper, Marshall Amps), John "JD"
Deservio (Black Label Society), Nick Catanese (Black Label Society),
Brian Tichy (Billy Idol), Mike Stone (Queensryche), Noah Robinson
(Bleed The Sky), and Keri Kelli (Alice Cooper).

Amongst the nights sponsors for this extravaganza are Monster Energy
Drink, Coffin Case, Dunlop, Dean Guitars, EMG Pickups, GHS Strings,
Marshall Amps, Dime Hardware, Samson Wireless, Dickies Girls, Diamond
Amps, D Drums, Istanbul Cymbals and, Four Star Wire.

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-Enerchy

Big Bad Boys are Back with Big Bad Buddha. Check out also their brand
new single "Daydreams."

The hard-hitting rock trio from Finland have returned. Their style of
playing is very honest in-your-face-heavy-rock. Yet to balance the
edge and immediacy of their style there is clearly also a melodic
aspect in their music.

The themes on their songs vary from the joy of love to the feelings of
loneliness and abandonment, from partying and living it up to more
profound reflections on the meaningfulness of life itself. You can
listen to both of these releases in here. Check out also their video
for the smash hit "No Guarantee."

Don't forget to visit their Web site for more information.

Links:
Homesite: http://enerchy.cjb.net/
Music: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=100995
MySpace: http://myspace.com/enerchy

Best regards,
Boys from Enerchy

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-Temple Of Brutality Hit The Road With First Headline Tour

TRENTON, NJ -- Florida metal band Temple Of Brutality are preparing
for its first headline tour beginning on March 7 in West Palm Beach,
Florida, in support of their debut album LETHAL AGENDA, which will be
released on February 27 by Demolition Records.

Last year, Temple Of Brutality (Peter Scheithauer - guitar, Todd
Barnes - vocals, Dave Ellefson - bass, and Stet Howland - drums)
played several high-profile shows on the Jagermeister tour with Arch
Enemy as well as a few dates with Disturbed. The band is looking
forward to playing headline shows throughout the U.S., especially
since the album will be released before the first date of the tour.

"One of the biggest tests for any band is to play your music to an
audience who has never heard your material before," said bassist David
Ellefson. "Our first shows were incredible and they let us know we
were on the right track transitioning from the studio on to the stage.
The mosh pits and the aggressive fervor from the fans was exactly what
you'd expect from a band with our name -- pure brutality! The shows
will only get better now that the album is releasing and people can
actually hear the music before seeing the band live."

Todd Barnes' lyrics are a huge part of Temple Of Brutality. The raw
intensity of the music is the perfect platform for Barnes' words about
government corruption, secret societies, and media manipulation, to
travel upon.

"We live in times of extreme political conflict and tension," said
Ellefson. "Todd's lyrics do an excellent job of drawing unsympathetic
attention to the oppressive authorities that try to rule and control
the very people they are supposed to serve. He metaphorically paints a
great picture of the ultimate Temple Of Brutality; a supposed safe
haven run amok with officials who use their political arena as a
playground for their own lethal agendas."

Temple Of Brutality's plans to tour the U.S. throughout the spring
with Midwest and Southern legs in April and May and a West coast leg
in June.

Tour Dates

03/07/07 Wed. Mr. G's, West Palm Beach, FL
03/09/07 Fri. Bourbon Street, New Port Richie, FL
03/10/07 Sat. Zakk's Coffee House, Murfreesboro, NC
03/13/07 Tue. The Ugly Monkey, Indianapolis, IN
03/15/07 Thu. The Monkey Bar, Huntington, WV
03/16/07 Fri. Jaxx, West Springfield, VA
03/17/07 Sat. The Downtown QB, Endicott, NY
03/18/07 Sun. CC Charlie's, Vineland, NJ
03/21/07 Wed. Crocodile Rock's, Allentown, PA
03/22/07 Thu. Coconuts, Middletown, OH
03/23/07 Fri. Sudsy Malones, Cincinnati, OH
03/24/07 Sat. City Side, Wapakoneta, OH
03/25/07 Sun. House of Blues, Cleveland, OH

http://www.templeofbrutality.com/
http://www.demolitionrecords.com/

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-Damn Yankees Score Home Run With UPRISING

First-Ever DVD From '90s Supergroup Debuts March 13th

LOS ANGELES -- Damn Yankees, the rock supergroup featuring guitarists
Tommy Shaw (Styx), bassist Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Ted Nugent, and
drummer Michael Cartellone, released a pair of certified platinum
albums in the early '90s followed by the concert video UPRISING in
1992. The new DVD version of the live show features more than an hour
of music recorded in 1992 at the Rocky Mountain Jam in Denver,
Colorado. The set list that night included the Top Five hit "High
Enough" and tracks from both albums along with performances of three
songs originally recorded by members' former bands: Night Ranger's
"Rock In America," Styx's "Renegade" and Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever."
UPRISING also contains behind-the-scenes video of the band's rehearsal
and recording sessions, plus exclusive backstage footage and
interviews.

VH1 Classic will support the Rhino DVD release of UPRISING by airing a
shortened version of the concert on Friday, March 16, 2007.

ABOUT RHINO ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group's Rhino Entertainment
division serves as the central catalog development, licensing,
soundtrack, and television marketing area for the corporation.
Consisting of Rhino Home Video, Warner Music Group Soundtracks, Warner
Special Products, and WMG's Television Marketing department, Rhino
develops, markets, and promotes both audio and video products from the
vast WMG catalog. The division is also responsible for licensing WMG's
music for film, television, and video game uses, and for creating
custom premium products. Additionally, Rhino develops soundtrack
opportunities for release by WMG labels.

DAMN YANKEES: UPRISING
DVD Price: $14.99 U.S.
Street Date: March 13, 2007
Total Running Time: 79 minutes
DVD Catalog Number: R2 972672
U.S. Rating: NR
Canadian Rating: NR

TRACK LIST
Damn Yankees
Uprising
High Enough
Don't Tread On Me
Where You Goin' Now
Fifteen Minutes Of Time
Come Again
Coming Of Age
Renegade
Cat Scratch Fever
Rock In America

BONUS MATERIALS
Behind-the-scenes at a Damn Yankees recording session
Backstage footage
Interviews with the band

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-Bay Area Rock Fest

[Note: This is a compilation of two separate releases. - Tim]

Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the inaugural Bay Area
Rock Fest with Spock's Beard and Jon Oliva's Pain as the headlining
acts for a two-day progressive rock and metal festival in San
Francisco.

Legendary progressive rockers Spock's Beard come back to the Bay Area
with their unique mix of progressive rock with their latest album
SPOCK'S BEARD -- the third effort to feature the vocal stylings of
drummer Nick D'Virgilio. SPOCK'S BEARD capitalizes on the quartet's
polished and expansive take on progressive rock, all the while adding
new flavors and layers.

Jon Oliva's Pain, the solo act of legendary Savatage singer and Trans-
Siberian Orchestra composer Jon Oliva, tours on their new album
MANIACAL RENDERINGS. The Mountain King has promised a unique set which
will feature songs of his new album plus many Savatage classics and
songs never performed live as well as some stories on Savatage and the
late, great Criss Oliva.

Crimson Glory To Co-headline Bay Area Rock Fest; Mob Rules And Balance
Of Power Added To Lineup

Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the return of Crimson
Glory as a co-headliner in the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest in San
Francisco. Crimson Glory marks the return of ASTRONOMICA vocalist Wade
Black by playing for the first time in 16 years as a U.S. headliner
with the original lineup of Jon Drenning, Jeff Lords, Ben Jackson and
Dana Burnell, as well as Jessie Rojas.

"I am excited to have Crimson Glory mark our 25th anniversary by
headlining the Bay Area Rock Fest," comments guitarist/songwriter Jon
Drenning. "We promise to make our fans attending the show from San
Francisco and around the world bleed Crimson Glory!"

U.K.-based Balance Of Power returns to the United States for the first
time in six years with new lead vocalist Corey Brown from Magnitude 9
and Section 16. Corey's soulful pipes add a whole new dimension to the
strong songwriting and rhythmic foundation anchored by Tony Ritchie,
Pete Southern and Lionel Hicks. They will be performing a variety of
songs from their 12-year career, plus a few new songs.

Mob Rules from Germany makes their debut appearance in the United
States after five critically acclaimed albums. After establishing
themselves in Europe playing with acts like the Scorpions, Dio,
Symphony X, Savatage and Helloween as well as the legendary Wacken
Open Air festival, their blend of melodic and progressive metal is
destined to make a huge impact in the U.S.A. These elements are
featured prominently in the 25-minute opus "Ethnolution" off their new
album ETHNOLUTION AD" available on SPV Records.

Other bands appearing on the bill include Bay Area bands Enchant, Zero
Hour and Timeline as well as Odin's Court from Maryland. Making their
appearance for the first time in the United States is Australia's new
progressive power metal masters Eyefear.

"I am excited to bring this mix of top acts in the progressive rock
and progressive metal genre," comments David Hatchell, the festival
organizer. "The Bay Area has always had a strong rock and metal scene,
but also a history of audiences appreciating a great diversity in
music from the days of Bill Graham. I am confident that all fans of
rock and metal will enjoy seeing the best of the local and
international bands that focus on the best melodic, progressive and
hard-charging rock and roll on the planet!"

Due to visa issues, Angra will not be performing at the festival as
previously announced.

Bay Area Rock Fest will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 4th and
5th at The Independent in San Francisco. Other acts on the bill that
have been previously announced are Jon Oliva's Pain, Spock's Beard,
Enchant, Zero Hour, Eyefear, Timeline and Odin's Court. Tickets will
go on sale February 18th at the Independent box office and through
TicketWeb.com. Only 500 tickets will be made available to the public.
Ticket costs will be $85.00 for the festival covering both nights.
There will be a limited number of VIP sponsorships available for
individual patrons. Additional sponsorships are also available.

For more information visit http://www.bayarearockfest.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest .

Sponsorship and media inquiries can be addressed to
david@....

The Independent's Web site is http://www.theindependentsf.com/ .

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-Beneath The Massacre To Tour United States For First Time

On the eve of the release of the band's full-length debut, MECHANICS
OF DYSFUNCTION, Canada's Beneath The Massacre has been confirmed for
the band's first appearances in the United States later this spring
alongside Arsis and Ion Dissonance. The upcoming jaunt also includes
an appearance at the second annual California Metalfest with label
mates Light This City and The Funeral Pyre.

The 10 new tracks on MECHANICS OF DYSFUNCTION were recorded and
produced by Yannick St-Ammand (Despised Icon, Neuraxis), mixed by
Pierre Rιmillard (Cryptopsy, Krisiun) and mastered by Alan Douches
(Dillinger Escape Plan, Shadows Fall) and is the band's first new
offering since the well-received five track debut EP, EVIDENCE OF
INEQUITY released in 2005.

Beneath The Massacre on tour
(CD release mini tour with White Chapel, Body Break)
2/22 Toronto, ONT – Holy Joes
2/23 Oshawa, ONT – The Dungeon
2/24 Peterborough, ONT – The Underdog
2/25 Guelph, ONT – The Shadow

3/02 Sherbrooke, QBC – Oktoshop

(with Ion Dissonance)
3/08 Burlington, ONT – The Formac
3/09 Hamilton, ONT – The Underground
3/10 London, ONT – The Embassy
3/11 Windsor, ONT - Club 1214
3/12 Brantford, ONT – J's Place
3/13 Barrie, ONT – The Foundation

3/16 Rivieres du Loup, QBC – Maison des Jeunes RDL

(U.S.A. tour with Arsis, Ion Dissonance)
3/21 Buffalo, NY - Showplace Theatre
3/24 Nashville, TN - The Muse
3/25 Augusta, GA - Sector 7G
3/27 New Orleans, LA - The High Ground
3/28 Houston, TX - Java Jazz
3/29 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
3/30 El Paso, TX - Chic's Bar
3/31 Tucson, AZ - The Rock
4/01 Santa Ana, CA – The Galaxy Theatre (California Metalfest)
4/02 Victorville, CA - Trilogy Theatre
4/03 Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza (with As Blood Runs Black )
4/04 Las Vegas, NV - Emergency Room Lounge
4/05 Phoenix, AZ - The Sets
4/06 Albuquerque, NM - The Compound
4/07 Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
4/08 Wichita, KS - Eagles Lodge
4/09 Topeka, KS - The Static Bar
4/13 Saginaw, MI - Jamestowne Hall
4/14 Lake Station, IN - Eagles Club

more dates will be announced shortly

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-Skeletonwitch Signs With Prosthetic Records

Cleveland thrashers Skeletonwitch have officially inked a deal with
Prosthetic Records. Fresh off self-releasing the WORSHIP THE WITCH EP,
the band will now join the Prosthetic roster having already shared
stage with the likes of High On Fire, Bleeding Through, Overkill and
label mates Kylesa earlier this month.

Tentatively scheduled for a fall 2007, the forthcoming Skeletonwitch
release will be produced by Cory Smoot (Municipal Waste, Gwar) in June
and comes off the heels of a previous full-length and an EP in
addition to persistent touring. The band, regarding their sound,
declares, "Imagine a young Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Exodus
slamming beers and cranking up Immortal records at a rager in 1985.
Just when you think the keg is killed, Judas Priest joins the party
with a fresh case of beer."

To preview current Skeletonwitch material, visit
http://www.myspace.com/skeletonwitch . The band is currently working
on touring plans for the spring of 2007.

Skeletonwitch on tour
3/5 Cleveland, OH - The Beachland Tavern (with Weedeater, Stinking
Lizavetta)
4/7 Parma, OH - The Jigsaw Saloon (with 1349, Goatwhore, Nachmystium,
and Averse Sefira)
4/14 Athens, OH - The Blue Gator (with Woe of Tyrants, Dead Will Rise,
Kitten Fister)
5/5 Parma, OH - The Jigsaw Saloon (with Deceased, Insurrect)

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"Skeletonwitch is underground gold." - www.MetalCrypt.com

"It just has the feel of an '80s thrash record in every department...
If you're a fan of the era than you want this." - www.DeadTide.com

"WORSHIP THE WITCH should be quite appealing to fans of '80s thrash
metal as well as those just looking for something new to throw some
horns up to." - Lambgoat.com

"I have to say the opening of the first track really surprised me, I
was expecting some ultra heavy detuned extreme black metal. Instead I
got this great 1986 feeling of hearing some great thrash metal along
the lines of Kreator, Testament, and Overkill. The riffs are well-
constructed and have a great melody to them. Then there are the
vocals, which remind me of some bestial creature being suffocated by
its own regurgitated bile." - www.PeaceDogMan.com

"I guess you could call it blackened death thrash... a force to be
reckoned with." - www.UnboundZine.com

"Birthed from the loins of Satanic frenzy; forged in Metal and spit
out of Ohio like venom, Skeletonwitch puts a new twist on old school
by combining traditional NWOBHM arrangements with modern Melodic Death
Metal aesthetic. Top it off with throat-grinding vocals and you got
the Metal juggernaut that is the 'Witch." - www.HellRidemusic.com

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-Get Ready To Rock has new interviews with Ian Anderson (Jethrol Tull)
and Joey Tempest (Europe) now at
http://www.getreadytorock.com/interviews.htm .

-Check out In The Guise Of Men at http://www.intheguiseofmen.com/ and
http://www.myspace.com/intheguiseofmen .

-Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles had an exclusive chat with Judas Priest
guitarist K.K. Downing about the band's upcoming concept album based
on Nostradamus. At this point there are approximately 18 songs and a
running time of over 90 minutes, so the release is probably going to
be a double album that the band hopes to play live in its entirety.
The disc should be out by summertime. See
http://www.bravewords.com/news/60591 for the full report.

-Manowar's GODS OF WAR is out now in Germany, is due February 26
elsewhere in Europe, and April 3 in North America.

-Check out http://www.musicbuymail.com/index.php?r=40 for
MusicBuyMail.com's "Hot Spot" feature on the new Masterplan disc, MK
II. The band's revamped lineup is as follows: Mike DiMeo - vocals,
Roland Grapow – guitar, Jan-S. Eckert – bass, Axel Mackenrott –
keyboards, Mike Terrana - drums. MK II's track list: "Phoenix Rising,"
"Warrior's Cry," "Lost And Gone," "Keeps Me Burning," "Take Me Over,"
"I'm Gonna Win," "Watching The World," "Call The Gypsy," "Trust In
You," "Masterplan," "Enemy," "Heart Of Darkness." A limited edition
version of the disc comes with a bonus video track for "Lost And
Gone."

-Nightwish North American tour dates:

10/15 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
10/16 - Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
10/18 - Nokia Theater, New York City, NY
10/20 - The Palladium, Worcester, MA
10/21 - The Medley, Montreal, QC
10/23 - The Docks, Toronto, ON
10/24 - Peabody's Down Under, Cleveland, OH
10/26 - Harpo's, Detroit, MI
10/27 - House Of Blues, Chicago, IL
10/28 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
10/31 - The Showbox, Seattle, WA
11/1 - Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
11/2 - Slim's, San Francisco, CA
11/4 - House Of Blues, West Hollywood, CA
11/6 - House Of Blues, Anaheim, CA
11/7 - Marquee Theater, Tempe, AZ
11/8 - Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM
11/10 - White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
11/11 - Palladium, Dallas, TX
11/12 - Meridian, Houston, TX
11/14 - Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
11/15 - House Of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL
11/17 - The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

-It's been reported everywhere that the Van Halen summer reunion tour
with David Lee Roth has been called off. Folks are also whispering the
band now might not even perform at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
induction ceremony when it's inducted. Sheesh... This now may become a
collector's item: a photo of the Dave/Eddie/Wolfgang/Alex lineup was
posted at
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/02/16/exclusive-
feast-your-eyes-on-van-halen-20/
.

Thanks to Jason Ritchie and Oliver Hak for help gathering some of this
information.

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*** ROCK HARD RIDE FREE ***
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by Tim Wadzinski (tsw512@...)

-I hope I don't burn for this but it's kind of funny so I feel the
need to share... This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and I went to
church in the morning to receive ashes. If you've never seen this, a
priest rubs dark ashes on your forehead in the shape of a cross.
Sometimes you really get a big ol' "plus sign" mark on your forehead.
This happened to me on Wednesday. Over the course of the day, while
you're at work, it's hard to remember you have this on your head. This
also happened to me. I absent-mindedly rubbed my forehead at one
point, and some of the bottom part of the mark came off. I didn't
realize what happened, but later on when I looked in a mirror I saw
it. Now, I kind of wear my hair short and "slicked back," and with
part of the cross missing I looked a tad bit like King Diamond.

-Now in my current playlist: Intense - AS OUR ARMY GROWS (Napalm
Records), Temple Of Brutality - LETHAL AGENDA (Demolition Records),
Crown The Lost - REVERANCE DIES WITHIN (indie).

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