Detritus
Issue #449
Week of March 10, 2008
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-Alert...alert...alert... There are actual Spring-like conditions in
Chicago today. I almost forgot what the sun looked like and what
birds
sounded like. - Tim

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-Iron Maiden - SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME

With the overwhelming success of the current "Somewhere Back In Time
World Tour '08," and the recent No 1 selling DVD LIVE AFTER DEATH, EMI
Records are proud to release a very special album on CD and double
picture disc vinyl on 12th May to chart the first decade of the band's
extraordinary career. The album celebrates the essence of the current
tour by featuring most of the essential tracks from the band's first
seven studio albums and one live album, recorded between 1980 and
1989, and is aptly also entitled SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME (full track
listing below).

In an unprecedented move to let younger fans hear, understand and
appreciate the quality of these recordings EMI launch the unique
Somewhere Best In Sound whereby the curious/adventurous can download
the entire album without charge from http://www.ironmaiden.com/ as a
high quality audio file (WMA) which is a typically powerful 320 kbps.
Fans will then be able to listen to the entire album at their leisure
three times before the download expires. The listener is then given a
simple option to upgrade and purchase the album as a full traditional
DRM-free download (so they can then copy or do as they like with the
album).

Manager Rod Smallwood explains the thinking behind this innovative
move:

"Maiden have a huge catalogue that is highly treasured by fans and
media alike. However we recognize that our ever-increasing fan base is
very young and can't be expected to know all the earlier albums, which
is why we have put this collection together for them. Many of our fans
weren't even born when the original albums were first released,
although amazingly they seem to know all the lyrics when they sing
along with the band at our concerts! We also recognize that 'albums'
as such have become unfashionable to many over recent years with TV-
generated pop artists stringing a couple of 'hit' singles together
with filler tracks and releasing them as a quick fill album which
disappoints and quickly becomes dated. So this is both an introduction
to the band's recording history and a chance for young fans to try a
full-length Maiden album and realize they're getting the real deal!

"We wanted to give the kids of today a fair chance of hearing the
music as we would have first heard and experienced it in our day when
checking it out in a record shop -- top quality sound, in their own
time and in an environment of their own choosing so they are able to
absorb the depth and worth of the music and lyrics that make Iron
Maiden the phenomenon they are. What better way to use modern means
and a very high quality download! Sadly the WMA (Windows Media Audio)
isn't compatible with Macs or iPods but we are confident that our
young fans are adept and fluent with modern technology and we will
post simple instructions on our Web site for any that need guidance."

The full track listing for the album SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME is as
follows: "Churchill Speech," "Aces High," "2 Minutes To Midnight,"
"The Trooper," "Wasted Years," "Children Of The Damned," "The Number
Of The Beast," "Run To The Hills," "Phantom Of The Opera" (live), "The
Evil That Men Do," "Wrathchild" (live), "Can I Play With Madness,"
"Powerslave," "Hallowed Be Thy Name," & "Iron Maiden" (live).

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-Lordi Updates

[Note: These come from MetalManiacs.com. - Tim]

Lordi Debut Reissue Due In May

The End Records has set a release date of May 13th, 2008 for the
reissue of the 2002 debut album GET HEAVY from Finnish monster rock n'
roll band Lordi.

The reissue comes with the exclusive bonus track, "Don't Let My Mother
Know."

The full track listing is:

1. Scarctic Circle Gathering
2. Get Heavy
3. Devil Is A Loser
4. Rock The Hell Outta You
5. Would You Love A Monsterman?
6. Icon Of Dominance
7. Not The Nicest Guy
8. Hellbender Turbulence
9. Biomechanic Man
10. Last Kiss Goodbye
11. Dynamite Tonite
12. Monster Monster
13. 13
Bonus track: Don't Let My Mother Know

You can hear the song "Devil Is A Loser" on The End Records' official
MySpace page by clicking here:
http://www.myspace.com/theendrecords

The debut album showcases the band's early sound and style, potently
packed with anthemic choruses and memorable riffs. About the
songwriting process, Mr. Lordi explains, "Create the band that you
would like to see on stage. Write the songs you'd love to sing along
to. That's pretty much all that we love to do."

Lordi released THE AROCKALYPSE in March of 2007 and toured all summer
as one of the main stage acts on OzzFest 2007 alongside Ozzy Osbourne
and Lamb Of God.

Lordi Working On New Material

Finnish monster rock n' roll band Lordi has posted an update on their
official site about recording new material and upcoming live dates.

"We are busy writing new material right now for an upcoming album.
We've also been confirmed for a few summer festivals in Europe, so
keep checking our tour page to find out where you can see us.
Confirmed festival dates are:

07/02/08 Wed @ Castle Fest - Smederevo, Serbia
07/05/08 Sat @ Waldrock 2008 - Bergum, Netherlands
07/12/08 Sat @ Oluset-festival - Iisalmi, Finland
07/25/08 Fri @ Noc. Festival, - Benatska, Czech Republic
08/02/08 Sat @ Wacken Festival W:O:A - Wacken, Germany

"Also, please check out our new killer MySpace site:
http://www.myspace.com/lordi "

More Info:
Official Lordi homepage: http://www.lordi.org/
Official Lordi MySpace.com site: http://www.myspace.com/lordi

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-Magic Circle Music Update

Magic Circle Festival Battle Of The Bands 2008

Magic Circle Music and Manowar are launching a Battle Of The Bands
Contest where bands from around the world will compete against each
other to win the once in a lifetime chance to play on the main stage
at the Magic Circle Festival 2008. The winning band will be invited to
play three songs on the main stage on Saturday, July 12th, 2008. The
winning band will also be featured on the Magic Circle Festival Volume
2 DVD and will have their single released by Magic Circle Music.

Visit http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ for information on how to
enter.

Click HERE to watch the Battle Of The Bands announcement by Karl
Logan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch--Q-v--E-hebJ4vDdhFI

Magic Circle Festival Web site
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/

Battle Of The Bands YouTube Announcement
http://www.youtube.com/watch--Q-v--E-hebJ4vDdhFI

Limited Edition HolyHell.de Forum T-shirt

HolyHell and Magic Circle Music are giving every HolyHell fan
(registered on holyhell.de) the opportunity to help design a limited
edition forum T-shirt. There are no restrictions and no parameters
regarding the design of the shirt. Just let your imagination run wild!

All of your ideas will be collected and presented on this thread:
http://www.holyhell.de/t356_Der-Offizielle-Forenshirt-Thread.html

When the fans agree upon a final design, the layout will be presented
to Magic Circle Music.

Magic Circle Music has agreed that everyone who contributes to the
final design will receive a T-shirt for free. Everyone who attends the
forum party at the festival will also receive a free T-shirt. Yes, you
heard that right. Keep a close eye on the forum for that major party
announcement. More details to follow!

All we ask is that you send us your ideas and designs as soon as
possible. The forum needs to make a final decision by April 18th so
that the limited edition forum T-shirt can be available in time for
the Second Annual Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen, Germany
beginning on July 9th, 2008.

For more information please visit http://www.holyhell.de/ .

HolyHell Web site
http://www.holyhell.com/

HolyHell Forum
http://www.holyhell.de/

HolyHell MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/holyhellofficial

Magic Circle Festival Volume 1 DVD Now For Sale At The Kingdom Of
Steel

The Magic Circle Festival Volume 1 DVD is now available for sale at
the Kingdom Of Steel Online
Store.

This double-DVD package features songs from Manowar, Sadian, Imperia,
Mob Rules, Lion's Share, David Shankle Group, Heavenly, Messiah's
Kiss, HolyHell, Stormwarrior (featuring Kai Hansen), Black Situation,
Mordeen and Sixth Sense. For more information and to buy, click HERE:
http://store.magiccirclemusic.com/product/912/Magic-Circle-Music---
Double-DVD-Magic-Circle-Festival-Volume-1

Magic Circle Festival Web site
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/

The Kingdom Of Steel Online Store
http://store.magiccirclemusic.com/product/912/Magic-Circle-Music---
Double-DVD-Magic-Circle-Festival-Volume-1

Magic Circle Music
http://www.magiccirclemusic.com/

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-Latest Lion Music News

Twinspirits' Debut Video "Fire" Now Online

The video clip "Fire" is currently in the Top 20 of SKY channel
"MusicBox" (717) and will be soon in rotation on RockTV, 3Channel
(GetRocked) and many others. A YouTube version is NOW available at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w3Cp8h8flQ . Check it out!!

Twinspirits At "RockTV Night"

Twinspirits will be playing a gig in the famous Rolling Stone live
club in Milan, on March 22nd during a "RockTV Night." The event has
been organized by RockTV to support the forthcoming release of Pino
Scotto's new solo album DATEVI FUOCO (LO SCOTTO DA PAGARE).

The show will be recorded for a live broadcast on RockTV. A lot of
guests will attend the show, such as Enrico Ruggeri, Saturnino, Tommy
Massara, Mario Riso, ...

More info at:
http://www.pinoscotto.it/
http://www.myspace.com/pinoscottoofficial
http://www.rocktv.it/

John Macaluso Getting Regular Exposure In Modern Drummer Magazine

The world's most popular drum magazine Modern Drummer (
http://www.moderndrummer.com/ ) has been giving John Macaluso a lot of
exposure over the last couple of months. The April 2008 edition gave
John Macaluso & Union Radio - THE RADIO WAVES GOODBYE a great review
whilst the February 2008 issue of the magazine features a look at
John's drum clinic held at ProgPower VIII in Atlanta, GA. Check it
out!

Be sure to see what all the fuss is about on John Macaluso & Union
Radio's THE RADIO WAVES GOODBYE and at http://www.johnmacaluso.com/ .

Seventh Wonder Gear Up For Busy 2008

Following the success of their critically acclaimed 2006 release
WAITING IN THE WINGS and playing across Europe in its support, Seventh
Wonder have reported in with the following...

"All songs are written for the new album and demo recordings are being
made to fine-tune the pieces. Shortly more detailed news regarding the
album will be announced. For the time being however, we can confirm
that the studio is booked, so is the mixing, the schedule is set and
the songs are great. Thanks for hangin' in there!"

An anticipated release in September 2008 is set (subject to change).

Seventh Wonder have also been confirmed for the Metal Rock Fest (
http://www.metalrockfest.no/ ) in Norway, August 15-16 2008. The band
will be performing with (amongst others) Opeth, Evergrey, Freak
Kitchen and SW buddies Circus Maximus.

Web Links
http://www.seventhwonder.nu/
http://www.myspace.com/officialSW

More Live Action From Errorhead

Catch Marcus Deml live at the following dates...

Musikmesse - March 12, 2008 - Frankfurt - Yamaha Soundstage
Musikmesse - March 13, 2008 - Frankfurt - Yamaha Soundstage
Musikmesse - March 14, 2008 - Frankfurt - Yamaha Soundstage
Musikmesse - March 15, 2008 - Frankfurt - Yamaha Soundstage
Concert - March 20, 2008 - Bedburg-Hau - Nordrheinwestfalen
Rockbuehne Niederrhein Workshop - May 17, 2008 - Westerstede -
Wunderbar
Concert - May 17, 2008 - Westerstede - Wunderbar

Also look out for Marcus advertising Yamaha guitars in leading guitar
magazines across Europe.

http://www.lionmusic.com/cd/errorhead_hippy_file/marcus_yamahalg.jpg

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-MEMORY CRASH -- Out Now On Magna Carta Records

Guitar Icon Steve Stevens Of Billy Idol Releases First Solo Album In
Over 10 Years March 4th, 2008

HOLLYWOOD -- After a decade, the much-anticipated Steve Stevens solo
release is invading the world -- MEMORY CRASH released March 4th, 2008
on Magna Carta Records.

Stevens spent the last few years out on tour in support of Idol's
album DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND. Once off tour, Stevens spent time
orchestrating his new album and signed to Magna Carta Records. He
spent the last year meticulously laying down the tracks to his newest
guitar masterpiece.

Choosing a very retro-contemporary style, Stevens decided he would
make this a very real and well-conceived album, something that has not
been heard in years. Reasserting the quality that made him a star,
Stevens just calls it good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. It's just
Steve Stevens, his guitar, and his beloved effects -- all the
ingredients that makes this album a work of genius.

MEMORY CRASH boasts such tracks as "Water On Ares," "Hellcats Take The
Highway," "Small Arms Fire," an interpretation of Robin Trower's "Day
Of The Eagle" (featuring Dug Pinnick of King's X), and the rousing/
psychedelic "Cherry Vanilla." "I have a lot of weird little segues
going on with this record," Stevens explains. "I've always loved that
about the prog records, like DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. You enter this
little theater of the mind. It's a true headphone experience."

Guitar World magazine once said that Steve Stevens "orchestrates the
growls and snarls that come of his guitar much the same way that
Bernstein conducts the Philharmonic." It's this variety of aural
characteristics that also explains Stevens' musical career path. Not
only is he the longtime musical partner and friend of British punk-
rock icon, Billy Idol -- together delivering the million-selling
albums BILLY IDOL, REBEL YELL, WHIPLASH SMILE, VITAL IDOL, and
GREATEST HITS, as well as a new CD, DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND -- but he's a
Grammy Award winner (Best Rock Instrumental for his work on the "Top
Gun" soundtrack), a sought-after songwriter (co-wrote "Bolero" for the
"Once Upon A Time In Mexico" soundtrack), a noted session guitarist
(Michael Jackson, the late Robert Palmer, The Cars' Ric Ocasek and
most recently, Pink), and a solo artist with two vastly divergent
albums, rock 'n rolling ATOMIC PLAYBOYS and the Latin-influenced
FLAMENCO A GO GO. Not bad for a shy kid from the rough and tumble
section of the Ramones' Rockaway, Queens on the edge of New York City.

MEMORY CRASH was recorded and engineered by Steve Stevens and Beazle
T. Monk at the Purple Room. Brian Tichy (Billy Idol/drummer) plays all
percussion and drums, Stevens plays guitar and all other instruments.

For more information please go to http://www.stevestevens.net/ or
http://www.magnacarta.com/ .

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-The Stript Come Undone On Debut Release

LAS VEGAS -- Fast rising Las Vegas hard rock merchants The Stript have
released their self-titled debut six-song EP through the already
defunct Iffiym label. Yes, you read that correctly. Front man Mike
Lorenzo explains, "Iffiym was a local label who had released a couple
of albums and as they were getting ready to put our EP out they went
bust so they gave us the copies that had been manufactured and we
basically called it even."

Watching their record label dissolve before their eyes didn't put off
the determined quartet, rather it invigorated them and they started
hitting the local clubs hard with the intensity of a sledgehammer and
made several trips out of town. Lorenzo elaborates, "We just said
screw it and booked ourselves two tours up and down the west coast,
playing anywhere and everywhere. We went out for three weeks, came
home for a bit and went back out for five more weeks. Who says you
can't do it on your own?"

Attitude infused tracks such as opener "Come Undone," "Runnin' N'
Screamin'," and the EP's focus track "Where Will You Go" call to mind
the likes of Sunset Strip heroes such as Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns
and Bang Tango as well as contemporary "glamsters" such as Sweden's
Backyard Babies and Hardcore Superstar among others.

For more information: http://www.myspace.com/thestriptrock

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-Rat Skates Hosts "Thrash Metal Roots" Radio Special -- Airs This
Sunday

NEW JERSEY -- "Thrash Metal Roots" a radio special hosted by
filmmaker/ Overkill founder Rat Skates, will be broadcast on WRAT 95.9
FM "The Electric Ballroom," Sunday March 16, 2007 at 10:00 p.m.
Eastern.

Veteran Sirius radio DJs Keith Roth and Aimee Kristi welcome Rat
Skates to "The Electric Ballroom" for an in-depth look at the bands
that inspired the 1980s Thrash Metal movement. "Instead of playing
actual Thrash Metal or just no-brainer cuts from the obvious bands, I
culled about 20 songs from punk, metal, rock and hardcore that
distinctly reflect the 'stepping up' of our playing styles and
attitudes that inspired the evolution of the Thrash genre, going back
to 1977, and ending up in 1987," says Skates. "There,s some of the
bigger names, some smaller, but each song has a unique component,
whether it was double bass drumming, lyrical content, palm-muted
guitar playing or maybe just pure aggression that was totally ground-
breaking for that time period, all of which had a very significant
impact in pushing the envelope for us back in the '80s. The bands that
we're playing are the dirtiest and perhaps very unknown roots that
will unearth what inspired us all: Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Anthrax,
Megadeth, Overkill, on and on...which directly set the footing for
what's going on today."

"This show will be a great listen, it will take the audience right
back to 'the day.' Undoubtedly it will educate the 'new school,'
remind the 'middle school' and take the 'old school' back to 'pre-
school!'"

"Thrash Metal Roots" will be broadcast on New Jersey's WRAT 95.9 FM
"The Electric Ballroom" on Sunday, March 9, 2007 at 10:00 p.m.
Eastern, and will also be streamed worldwide on the Web via
http://www.wrat.com/ , by clicking "Listen Live."

Rat Skates is the founding drummer of Overkill and a filmmaker. His
latest release "Born In The Basement" is an autobiographical
documentary about the birth of Overkill and the Thrash scene. The
film's origins begin in 1980, as the East Coast of North America
experienced a massive culture clash of Punk, Disco, Stoner Music, New
Wave and Heavy Metal. Frustrated by this Suburban identity crisis and
fueled by "The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal," a small group of
energetic youths were unknowingly creating the most extreme music ever
to assault global eardrums: Thrash Metal. Skates was one of the
movement's most recognized pioneers. "Born In The Basement" is a drive
through his tunnel vision to success, and the philosophy that turned
his dreams into reality...THE "DIY" MINDSET! This movie boldly goes
well behind the scenes, deep into the NY/NJ cover band circuit and
pre-digital tape-trading underground to candidly reveal the hidden
hurdles that every young musician must jump in the quest for rock
stardom, the passion of their vision, and dedication to their family.

The film is available on DVD at http://www.ratskates.com/ and at
retailers worldwide through The MVD Entertainment Group,
http://www.mvdb2b.com/ .

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-Sweden Rock News: Vinny Burns Back With Dare!

Sweden Rock Festival
4-5-6-7 June 2008
Solvesborg, Sweden

Dare + Vinny Burns = Truth!

After Thin Lizzy folded keyboard player and singer Darren Wharton
formed the band Dare in 1986, together with guitar player Vinny Burns.
Two years after the debut OUT OF THE SILENCE saw the light of day and
they supported acts like Jimmy Page, Gary Moore and Europe. The album
even entered the Swedish charts at three occasions. The heavier and
now classic follow-up BLOOD FROM STONE was released in 1991, and they
got a pretty good fan following. Despite this it all became quiet
after this. Finally Darren decided to resurrect the name Dare in 1998
and the more melodic and Celtic influenced CALM BEFORE THE STORM saw
the light if day, with a new band lineup. After this the band released
two more studio albums and a live CD/DVD. Now it's finally time for
Vinny Burns to again enter the ranks of Dare after several years in
bands like Ten, Asia, Ultravox and Burns Blue. This probably means
they will play some classic songs from the first two releases.

IMPORTANT ABOUT 4-DAY TICKETS!

If you want to go all four days it is time to buy the 4-day ticket now
as we only have 200 tickets left.

4-day ticket: limited - 1990:- (less than 200 left)
3-day ticket: regular - 1790:-
3-day ticket: limited w/exclusive CD - 1890:-
1-day 4 june: 390:-
1-day 5 june: 990:-
1-day 6 june: 990:-
1-day 7 june: 990:-

All prices are in Swedish Krona!

BUY TICKETS? CLICK HERE
http://www.tickster.com/c/swedenrock/Default.aspx?lang=en

All information: http://www.swedenrock.com/

CONFIRMED BANDS SO FAR:

JUDAS PRIEST (UK)
DEF LEPPARD (UK)
POISON (US)
TRIUMPH (CAN)
WHITESNAKE (UK/US)
DISTURBED (US)
TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA (D)
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (UK)
former members of ELO and ELO Part II
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT (US)
SAXON (UK)
RATT (US)
ACE FREHLEY (US)
TESTAMENT (US)
JOE SATRIANI (US)
TESLA (US)
APOCALYPTICA (FIN)
AT THE GATES (S)
SEBASTIAN BACH (US)
SATYRICON (N)
HANOI ROCKS (FIN)
DERRINGER BAND (US)
MINISTRY (US)
BLACK STONE CHERRY (US)
HAVANA BLACK (FIN)
PRIMORDIAL (IRL)
SIR LORD BALTIMORE (US)
THE BLUES BAND (UK)
COHEED AND CAMBRIA (US)
CARCASS (UK)
AIRBOURNE (AUS)
HENSLEY/LAWTON & LIVE FIRE (UK)
PICTURE (NL)
DARE (UK)
MUCC (JAP)
ULI JON ROTH (D)
SHAKIN' STREET (FR)
ELÄKELÄISET (FIN)
GOTTHARD (CH)
MUSTASCH (S)
SABATON (S)
PRIMAL FEAR (D)
LIZZY BORDEN (US)
BONAFIDE (S)
SONIC SYNDICATE (S)
GLYDER (IRL)
FASTWAY (UK)
AXEWITCH (S)
FIVE FIFTEEN (FIN)
ASTRAL DOORS (S)
AVATAR (S)
VOLBEAT (DK)
ROYAL HUNT (DK)
VIVIAN (CH)
H.E.A.T. (S)
NEGATIVE (FIN)

All-inclusive
SWEDEN AT IT'S BEST -- WELCOME TO VISIT SOUTH SWEDEN AND SWEDEN ROCK
FESTIVAL 2008 THE 4-5-6-7 JUNE

We offer you the complete All-inclusive Sweden Rock packages,
accommodation and festival transfer.

Check up our services.
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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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-Belladonna Update

The Legendary Joey Belladonna, former lead vocalist of Anthrax fame,
is proud to announce the addition of guitarist Jack Frost (ex–Savatage
& Seven Witches) to Belladonna, a stellar musical ensemble that
already includes RC Ciejek on bass and Paul Marciano on drums.

"I am happy to have Jack in the family and to have someone of his
caliber on board. He is a great guitarist/musician and it is an honor
to play with him. I cannot wait to hit the road and play for all the
fans," says Belladonna.

"It is a great honor to be playing with Joey and such great musicians
who have the same work ethic as me. I could not be happier to be a
part of this band," echoes Frost. "After bouncing around from gig to
gig, it is great to finally find a home. I cannot wait to get out on
the road and perform and hit the studio to write and record with these
guys."

Belladonna is gearing up for their worldwide Never Look Back tour,
going on the road April 1. The seven-week multi-city engagement will
take them across the U.S. and Canada, then sending them to Mexico,
South America, Europe and Australia by year's end. In their downtime
from touring, Belladonna will be hard at work on a new album due some
time this fall.

For tour dates and up to the minute band information you can visit
Belladonna on the Web at http://www.joeybelladonna.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/joeybelladonna .

Joey Belladonna - Never Look Back World Tour 2008

United States & Canada (7 weeks)
04/01/08 - Depew, NY - Rock n' Roll Heaven
04/02/08 - Albany, NY - Jack Rabbit Slims
04/03/08 - Columbus, OH - Underworld Concert Club
04/04/08 - Imperial, PA - The Lighthouse
04/05/08 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
04/06/08 - Cincinnati, OH - The Blue Note
04/08/08 - Kansas City MO - The Riot Room On Broadway (formerly the
Hurricane)
04/09/08 - Denver, CO - 3 Kings Tavern
04/11/08 - Coronoa, CA - Angles Sports Bar
04/12/08 - Apple Valley, CA - Angels Roadhouse
04/13/08 - Flagstaff, AZ - The Museum Club
04/14/08 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
04/16/08 - Modesto, CA - Fat Cat
04/18/08 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
04/19/08 - Victoria, Canada - Element Nightclub
04/20/08 - Vancouver, B.C. - The Cobalt
04/22/08 - Salt Lake City, UT - Club Vegas
04/23/08 - Farmington, NM - Big City Nightclub
04/25/08 - Houston, TX - Acadia Bar
04/26/08 - San Antonio, TX - Rosedale Park
04/27/08 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
04/29/08 - Tulsa, OK - The Otherside Event Center
04/30/08 - Nashville, TN - The Muse
05/01/08 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
05/02/08 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Sound Garden
05/03/08 - Secaucus, NJ - NJ Kiss And Rock 'N Roll Expo @ The Crowne
Plaza Hotel (appearance only from 3-6 p.m.)
05/03/08 - Trenton, NJ - Championship Sports Bar And Grill
05/05/08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Triple Rock Social Club
05/07/08 - Aurora, IL - Doug's Place
05/08/08 - Milwaukee, WI - Vnuk's Lounge
05/09/08 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
05/10/08 - Parma, OH - Jigsaw Saloon
05/11/08 - Chillicothe, OH - Cardo's
05/13/08 - Brooklyn, NY - Europa
05/16/08 - Manchester, NH - Mark's Place
05/17/08 - Yonkers, NY - The Haunt
05/18/08 - Hamilton, Canada - The Casbah
05/19/08 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - The Big Bop Concert Hall
05/20/08 - London, Canada - TBA
05/21/08 - Montreal, Canada - TBA
05/22/08 - Kingston Ontario, Canada - Time To Laugh

South America - June (2 weeks)
06/05/08 - Mexico City, Mexico - Hard Rock Live
06/14/08 - Santiago, Chile - Galpon Victor Jara

United States - June/July (3 weeks)
06/19/08 - Wantagh, NY - Mulcahy's
06/20/08 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Club Cranell – The Loft (The Chance)
06/21/08 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater (TBA)
06/27/08 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights (TBA)
06/28/08 - Staten Island, NY - L'amour
07/19/08 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz

More to come...Florida, North and South Carolina, Atlanta, Florida,
Oklahoma and more...!

August - ENTER THE RECORDING STUDIO

Europe - September/October (4 weeks)
09/19/08 - Glasgow, Scotland - The Ferry
09/20/08 - Grimsby, South UK - Yardbirds Rock Club
09/24/08 - Dudley, Midlands UK - Dudley JB's
09/26/08 - London, UK - London Astoria 2

Australia - November (2 weeks)

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-New Neal Morse And Ayreon From Radiant Records!

Hello Fan of all things Musical,

We have returned from Europe armed with some great new releases
designed to stir your heart, soul and mind. Talk about diverse! We've
got a new worship CD from Neal Morse, and a new Sci-Fi extravaganza
from Ayreon!

Neal Morse – SECRET PLACE (WORSHIP SESSIONS VOLUME 3)

This is the stunning new release that the message boards are all
talking about. It was available only on Neal's last visit to Europe
and many are already talking about how much they are enjoying this
one. Particularly the beautiful addition of Julie Harrison's vocals is
of note here. There is an even mix of new songs from Neal and others
that he and Julie have been known to sing at these worship events. In
fact, the album was born because so many would ask where they could
get the song that they sang together and it didn't exist. Now it does.
With the same crew as the last worship disc, SEND THE FIRE, Neal takes
us boldly into a spiritual secret place where we can linger at the
throne of grace, if that's your idea of a good time!

Ayreon – 01011001 Special Edition and Limited Deluxe Edition

With his Ayreon project, legendary multi-instrumentalist, composer,
producer and vocalist Arjen Anthony Lucassen single-handedly revived
the rock opera genre in the 1990s. Since then, Ayreon has achieved
worldwide critical acclaim and success with albums charting in various
countries. The seventh Ayreon output, 01011001, finds Lucassen both
exploring new musical frontiers and revisiting his roots.

With a running time of 102 minutes, 01011001 shines with all of
Lucassen's beloved musical styles. Progressive space metal,
electronic-, folk- and symphonic rock seamlessly intertwine, resulting
in Ayreon's trademark contrasts and dynamics. Keyboardists Derek
Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater), Tomas Bodin (The Flower Kings) and Joost
van den Broek (After Forever) provide the shredding and symphonic
virtuosity that are sure to please prog enthusiasts everywhere.

We have two versions: The Special Edition box (with 28-page booklet
and bonus DVD), and the Limited Deluxe fold-out slipcase (with 36-page
booklet and bonus DVD). Other DVD features include a 45-minute behind-
the-scenes, Ed Warby's drum session, demos, bloopers, and a state-of-
the-art six-minute computer animated video for "Beneath The Waves"
(created by Simon van Vegten at DPI) in 5.1 surround sound mix. We
only have the NTSC version.

Amazing artwork! Incredible stuff!

Available now at http://www.radiantrecords.com/

Inner Circle News

The March Inner Circle release is printing and ready to ship! It is a
fine audio disc with two demos of new proggy stuff (that may be on his
new prog album) and two audio tracks from the upcoming SOLA SCRIPTURA
AND BEYOND DVD. The two tracks from the DVD are a 33-minute piece
called "Testimedly" (you figure it out) and "The Good Don't Last/Open
Wide The Flood Gates." You must be signed up for the Inner Circle by
March 15th to be part of this shipment so, go to
http://www.nealmorse.com/ , click on the Inner Circle banner and sign
up today!

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

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-Z Records News

Z Rock 08 Two Months And Counting

We are now just two months away from Z Rock 08 on May 16 / 17. Certain
adjustments have been forced upon us regarding the lineup due solely
to band internal problems which are beyond our control. We believe
that the additions we have made more than compensate for the losses
and we now forge forward.

The lineup for day one on May 16th is now....

HOUSE OF LORDS
BOMBAY BLACK
ROCKSTAR
with one more band to be added

tickets: £25.00
doors: 6:30 p.m. 'til late

The lineup for day two on May 17th is now....

BLACK 'N BLUE
BONFIRE
SHY
VON GROOVE
EDEN
STEVE GRIMMETT BAND
STORMZONE
REDLINE

tickets: £45.00
doors: Noon 'til late

Tickets are only available online at http://www.zrecords.net/ [online
store] or http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest . If you do not have a
credit card and wish to send a postal order or cheque please e-mail
zrockagency@... or call 07724 606920. Tickets will go on sale
from one over the counter outlet only: ST Records will commence over
the counter sales on March 22nd.

Ticket sales to date have been good but really do need to increase
drastically if we are to ever stage another festival. We did have the
option to rerun the show on May 18th if the 17th sold out but this
idea has been scrapped. The Asylum has a state-of-the-art PA and
lights system but is also smaller capacity-wise than last year's
venue. We therefore urge people to buy now rather than risk
disappointment. Our full-scale promo starts on Monday which will
automatically increase sales so be forewarned.

We would like nothing better than to announce another Z Rock on the
day for 2009 so your support in advance is greatly appreciated and we
look forward to seeing you all.

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-Danger Announces U.K. Tour Dates!

The Swedish glam/hard rock band Danger will hit the road again and has
scheduled the following dates to rock the United Kingdom:

April 18 - The Varsity - Wolverhampton
April 19 - Glitter Trip - London
April 20 - Engine Rooms - Brighton
May 2 - Bar Monsta - London
May 3 - Wildside - Nottingham

Danger is the new sleaze/glam hard rock sensation from Sweden. In two
years' time they have released four CD singles and played an
overwhelming amount of shows in Sweden in a short period. This was
followed recently with a very successful tour through Germany and
Holland.

Currently the band is writing and recording new material and more
shows will be added as well. A huge tour through Europe is planned for
late 2008.

For free downloads of all songs, please visit the brand new Web site
http://www.danger.se/ or visit Danger on MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/bestdanger .

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-Nation Beyond - THE AFTERMATH ODYSSEY

Label: Sensory / The Laser's Edge
Street Date: March 18, 2008

In the past few years Sensory has presented the metal community with a
number of amazing debut releases. Bands such as Circus Maximus and
Pathosray are generating maximum buzz and sales continue to climb.
Nation Beyond is our latest discovery and we are proud to introduce
them to North America. Nation Beyond began life as a side project from
Debase guitarist Jonas Karlgren and Face Down bassist Joakim
Hedestedt.

These two industrial/death metal bands have a multitude of releases
between them on labels such as Nuclear Blast, Black Lodge and
Sanctuary/Noise. It was the desire to create an epic concept album
with a different musical direction that united these two talented
musicians together. Using Debase and Face Down band mates as well as
some fresh new faces, they set to work.

Vocalist Nielz Lindstrom is quite a discovery. His emotion filled
delivery brings to mind Evergrey's Tom Englund as well as Dead Soul
Tribe's Devon Graves. They have found the perfect counterpoint in the
angelic voice of Sara Heurlin.

THE AFTERMATH ODYSSEY is a dramatic tale of love, hate and betrayal
set in the wake of a nuclear apocalypse. Symphonic arrangements and
the use of a real choir adds a dynamic contrast to the snarling riffs
and hook filled melodies. Karlgren and Hedestedt have come up with the
perfect balance of power and progressive elements evoking the spirit
of classic metal albums like Savatage's DEAD WINTER DEAD and
Queensryche's OPERATION: MINDCRIME. This is intense, angst-ridden
music dripping with atmosphere that will draw you in as the story
unfolds.

A masterpiece such as this demands a graphic presentation that matches
the music and the band delivers. Nation Beyond arrives in a gorgeous
digi-pak with a beautifully illustrated 28-page full-color booklet.

http://www.nationbeyond.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nationbeyond
http://www.lasersedgegroup.com/

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-Akashic: DVD Recordings Are Finished

The progressive metal band Akashic finished the recordings of their
first DVD. After the release of two albums, TIMELESS REALM and A BRAND
NEW DAY, the group gathered together to show live some of their songs.
Still untitled, the new release was recorded in January and is being
produced by the band members, which didn't announce yet a release
date.

The presentation featured the guest singer Tita Sachet, in the ballad
"Coming Home."

The track list of the DVD is:

1. For Freedom
2. Voices And Signs
3. Who Am I?
4. Dove
5. Be The Hero
6. Revealed Secrets
7. Give Me Shelter
8. Coming Home
9. Vaudeville

Meanwhile, when waiting for the DVD release, the fans can watch the
band's video clip made for the song "For Freedom," which is available
in MySpace and YouTube through the following links:

http://www.myspace.com/akashicrock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH-MF_CoU4k

http://www.akashic.com.br/
http://www.myspace.com/akashicrock

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-Axemaster Update

While the band finished the music for the new CD and turned the
recording over to new singer Dan Kaisk to lay down the vocals for what
will be BY FAR the best Axemaster ever, there has been some news...

The band's release 5 DEMONS (IMPERATIVE IS THEIR DEMISE) from 1991 has
been added to Smog Veil Records' iTunes roster for downloading
(joining BLESSING IN THE SKIES). 5 DEMONS was the last release the
band did while still active and the last time they released all-new
music. It's quite possibly the best of their old material. Check it
out at http://www.smogveil.com/ecom/ .

Sol Music Management ( http://www.solmusicmanagement.com/ ) hooked the
band up with the Independent Artist Company and KAIC to create a page
which includes two of the band's most popular old songs to
specifically be downloaded by radio stations for airplay. The songs
have gotten great response from several shows/stations. You can see
the page at http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx?id=93089 .

Promo clips of new material available at:
http://www.myspace.com/thebandaxemaster
http://www.myspace.com/jsguitar

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-Monster Energy Bash With 2 Days, 3 Stages, 26 Bands

Jasta, In This Moment & Many, Many More

Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th In Austin, Texas

HOLLYWOOD -- If you are attending SXSW in Austin Texas this year, let
loose at the biggest parties of the weekend. Monster Energy partnered
up with Side One Dummy and Swinghouse to bring you the Kick-a@#
parties of the year with 26 bands blasting our eardrums for two days
straight on three stages.

Friday, March 14, 2008:

Cedar Door Noon – 6:00 p.m.
201 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78701

Monster Energy, Side One Dummy & Swing House Present:

Mock Tigers - 12 noon - 12:20
Gaslight Anthem - 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band - 1:15 - 1:45
Eddie Spaghetti - 1:55 - 2:25
Charlie Overbey - 2:35 - 2:55
Chuck Ragan - 3:05 - 3:35
Astra Heights - 3:45 - 4:05
Delux - 4:15 - 4:45
Authority Zero - 5 p.m. - 5:30

Saturday, March 15, 2008:

RED 7 – Indoor Stage
611 E. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Monster Energy and Swinghouse Present:

the Buck Brothers - 12:30 - 12:50
Drive A - 1:05 - 1:25
Astra Heights - 1:40 - 2:20
Von Iva – 2:35 - 2:55
Moving Picture Show - 3:10 - 3:40
Chain Gang of 1974 - 3:55 - 4:15
Monte Negro - 4:30 - 4:50
The Dear & Departed - 5:05 - 5:35

RED 7 – Patio Stage

Subversa - 12 noon - 12:20
Phantoms - 12:35 - 12:55
Koopa - 1:10 - 1:30
On A Pale Horse - 1:45 - 2:05
Black Tide - 2:20 - 2:50 p.m.
At All Cost - 3:05 - 3:35
In This Moment - 3:50 p.m. - 4:20
Jasta (The voice of Hatebreed, Icepick, and Kingdom of Sorrow) - 4:35
- 5:15

Special Thanks to: Marshall, Ashdown, and Ddrum for all their support
for making these parties happen.

http://www.monsterenergy.com/
http://www.sideonedumm.com/
http://www.swinghouse.com/

*** Please note that this is not a party sanctioned by SXSW.

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-Lair Of The Minotaur... WAR METAL BATTLE MASTER Poised To Strike

Lair Of The Minotaur's third full-length on Southern Lord Records, WAR
METAL BATTLE MASTER, is a concept album about solving conflicts with a
big f*cking axe. Recorded at Volume Studios in Chicago by Sanford
Parker and mastered by Scott Hull, the album shall be unleashed for
human consumption on March 25, 2008. The songs are a mix of the
thrashing aggression & mega-riffage of The Ultimate Destroyer and the
unrelenting beatings & Sabbath chugs of Carnage, mixed with a new
emotionless ferocity reserved for an executioner.

CD track list:

1. Horde Of Undead Vengeance
2. War Metal Battle Master
3. When The Ice Giants Slayed All
4. Slaughter The Bestial Legion
5. Black Viper Barbarian Clan
6. Assassins Of The Cursed Mist
7. Doomtrooper
8. Hades Unleashed

The album features art by Jeremy Mohler and layout by Seldon Hunt
(Neurosis, Jesu, Isis). The CD version contains a 20-page booklet with
graphic illustrations for each song. A limited edition version will
contain dropcard with a password activated web link to download
exclusive live tracks recorded at a show in Chicago in October 2007.
The LP version will be released on Southern Lord sometime this summer
with bonus tracks.

And also coming soon is the uncensored video for the title track "War
Metal Battle Master." Directed by Gary Smithson (High On Fire, Exodus,
Goatwhore).

Until then, catch them on the road or at the free WMBM listening party
March 18th at Chicago's Kuma's Corner; the heavy metal burger joint
where Lair Of The Minotaur just had a burger named after them.

Lair Of The Minotaur w/ Today Is The Day, Mouth Of The Architect,
Complete Failure:

02/28/2008 The Ritz - Warren, MI
03/29/2008 Ravari Room - Columbus, OH
03/30/2008 Peabody's Pirate's Cove - Cleveland, OH
03/21/2008 Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN
04/01/2008 The Note - Chicago, IL
04/03/2008 Mojo's - Columbia, MO
04/04/2008 Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
04/05/2008 Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN
04/06/2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA

A U.S. May/June tour with The Ocean (Germany), Kylesa and Intronaut is
planned and we'll have official dates announced soon!

http://www.lairoftheminotaur.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lairoftheminotaur

http://www.southernlord.com/
http://www.myspace.com/southernlordrecordings

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-Century Media Records, Mediaskare Records, Hot Topic And Alternative
Press Present The 2nd Annual "Metal For The Masses" Tour

Century Media Records, Mediaskare Records, Hot Topic and Alternative
Press are teaming up to present the 2nd annual "Metal For The Masses"
Tour. This massive six-week trek, which kicks off on April 12th,
features some of the Century Media family's hottest new acts including
As Blood Runs Black, Stick To Your Guns, Winds Of Plague, The Ghost
Inside (on select dates) and Veil Of Maya. With Dead Hands Rising (on
select dates) and Belay My Last (on select dates) round out the bill.
This devastating package is one of the most brutal, fan-friendly and
affordably-priced tours this spring and is sure to be the perfect
alternative to the upcoming oversaturation of festival events. For
additional information on any of the bands or to view the tour's
itinerary feel free to visit http://www.myspace.com/metalforthemasses
.

The L.A.-based quintet As Blood Runs Black created quite a buzz for
themselves with their debut Mediaskare release, ALLEGIANCE, and the
hype for their sophomore effort continues to build to epic
proportions. The band's live presence is a force to be reckoned with
and is built on aggression, speed and depth-defying musicianship. You
don't want to miss out on this headlining set; prepare yourself for
their new full-length release this summer.

Never one known to rest on their laurels, As Blood Runs Black welcomes
this undying touring schedule, which sees them come straight from the
Unearth and Bury Your Dead tour into this much-anticipated headlining
run. This trek marks their first full headlining U.S. tour and will
feature a slew of new material from their upcoming album. This is your
first chance to hear this material live, so don't miss out.

As Blood Runs Black states: "We are looking forward to being back on
the road after being home for three months, especially with all our
Southern California brothers and Midwest label mates With Dead Hands
Rising and new members to our extended family Veil Of Maya on the
tour. It will be great to play new songs in front of a live audience
to give them a taste of what's to come from our new album, which will
be coming out at the end of the summer. Starting this year in the
studio has left us starving to get back on the road."

Guitarist Sal Roldan says: "From working at Hot Topic and selling the
Metal For The Masses CD, it's definitely a trip to be on the tour for
it." Guitarist Ernie Flores further comments: "Being a part of this
tour is a privilege, headlining this tour is an honor."

Another Southern-California based quintet, Stick To Your Guns, have
just completed work on their much-anticipated new full-length
offering, COMES FROM THE HEART, with acclaimed producer Zeuss
(Hatebreed, Shadows Fall), which is set for a May 13th release. The
album is crushing with diversity, with something for everyone. It has
everything you could possibly need, from giant melodic singing
choruses, to intensely fast beats with devastating guitar riffs. In
2008, Stick To Your Guns will deliver an album that will have the
thrashers headbanging like its 1984, while the hardcore kids create a
flurry of circle pits.

Casey Lagos (drums) further comments: "We are so excited to do this
tour and play some new tunes from our upcoming album. We've been great
friends with As Blood Runs Black and Winds Of Plague for almost five
years now. We all started around the same time and played shows
together a lot when we were younger. It's been so awesome to watch our
friends' bands grow, and be able to travel the nations together doing
what we love and are called to do. See you out there!"

Winds Of Plague is currently one of the hottest bands in the genre as
their debut CM offering, DECIMATE THE WEAK, stormed out of the gates
with a vengeance. The group just completed the "Arthropodan Eroticism
Tour" with Dead to Fall, Impending Doom and Belay My Last, leaving a
trail of disaster throughout each city. The addition of Kristen
Randall (keyboards) added another deadly element to their already
devastating assault.

Johnny (vocals) further describes his excitement over the tour: "When
I first started getting into metal I would always anticipate the
release of Hot Topic's Metal For The Masses compilation. It's a great
way to discover new up and coming bands and sample new material from
old favorites. Being featured on the comp. as an artist this year is a
huge personal accomplishment and an awesome opportunity for the band.
The lineup for the 2nd annual tour promises to be one hell of a show
and we couldn't be more proud to play alongside our California
brothers As Blood Runs Black and Stick To Your Guns, as well as the
very powerful Veil Of Maya. This is one show you don't want to miss.
We hope to see you all there."

DECIMATE THE WEAK retains the band's hardcore roots while the
atmospheric sounds of Scandinavian black metal and classic American
metal reign supreme. This stunning slab of brutality annihilates the
listener with its razor sharp riffs and sheer intensity backed with a
monsoon of angst and inner demons that is just waiting to be expelled
on stage.

In 2008, Winds Of Plague pave their own path of destruction unlike
anyone has yet witnessed.

The Metal For The Masses Tour w/ As Blood Runs Black, Stick To Your
Guns, Winds Of Plague, The Ghost Inside, Veil Of Maya

With Dead Hands Rising opening: 4/12 – 4/26
The Ghost Inside joining: 4/28 – 5/17
Belay My Last joining: 5/18 - 5/25

4/12 - Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange
4/13 - Albany, NY @ Valentine's
4/14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The School
4/15 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
4/17 - Covington, KY @ The Madhatter
4/18 - Chicago, IL @ Savage Event Center
4/19 - Detroit, MI @ The Ritz
4/20 - Toronto, ON @ The Reverb
4/21 - Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
4/22 - London, ON @ Call The Office
4/23 - Ottawa, ON @ Maverick's
4/24 - Montreal, QC @ Savoie
4/25 - Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti
4/26 - Worcester, MA @ New England Metalfest
4/28 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
4/29 - Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
4/30 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
5/01 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
5/02 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
5/03 - Miami, FL @ Studio A
5/04 - Cocoa, FL @ The Anvil
5/05 - Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo's
5/06 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
5/08 - Tulsa, OK @ King of Clubs
5/09 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/10 - Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
5/11 - Dallas, TX @ Fat Daddy's
5/13 - El Paso, TX @ Chic's
5/14 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
5/15 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
5/16 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
5/17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Outer Rim
5/18 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
5/19 - Spokane, WA @ The Blvd
5/20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
5/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
5/23 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
5/24 - Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
5/25 - Fresno, CA @ The Exit

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-Middian To Play March Into Darkness Fest, Tour The West Coast

Eugene, Oregon's almighty Middian, as they continue to battle the
courts and fight for their existence in gracing us with with their
pummeling psychedelic doom, are hitting the West Coast with Indian
this month. The trio will be joining Indian, Red Fang, SubArachnoid
Space, Agalloch, Red Sparowes, Grayceon, Russian Circles, Asunder,
Witch Mountain, Nadja and Trees at the March Into Darkness fest in
Portland this month, kicking off their tour.

Check out the slew of site links below to keep up to date and help
Middian out in their time of need!

Middian with Indian:

03/21/2008 Berbati's - Portland, OR - March Into Darkness Fest
03/22/2008 El Corazon - Seattle, WA w/ Asunder, Brothers Of The Sonic
Cloth (Tad's new band)
03/25/2008 Samurai Duck - Eugene, OR w/ Ninth Moon Black, Black Waves
03/26/2008 Musichead - Medford, OR
03/27/2008 Maxwell's - Oakland, CA
03/28/2008 Mountain Bar - Los Angeles, CA w/ Ancestors, Harrassor
03/29/2008 Annie's - San Francisco, CA w/ Asunder
03/30/2008 Alibi - Eureka, CA

http://www.middian.org/
http://www.myspace.com/middiandoom
http://www.nanotear.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nanotear
http://www.myspace.com/marchintodarkness

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-Ihsahn's ANGL Set For Release

Candlelight Records today confirms May 27 as the American release date
for ANGL, the second solo album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist
Ihsahn. The album features nine new songs all written and performed by
the highly respected musician. The album features guest performances
by drummer Asgeir Mickelson, bassist Lars Koppang Norberg (both of the
band Spiral Architect) and Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth).

Recorded and mixed by Ihsahn at Symphonique Studios in Notodden,
Norway (the studio owned by Ihsahn and partner Heidi Tveitan),
additional work was completed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon
Amarth) at Fascination Street Studios and Borge Finnstad (Mayhem,
Borknagar) at Toproom Studios. Commenting about the record's musical
collaborations, "Asgeir (Mickelson) did such a great job on my last
album (THE ADVERSARY, Candlelight 2006), that while in preproduction
for ANGL I programmed a much more generic drum track to leave more
creative license for him. It was on Asgeir's recommendation that Lars
(Koppang Norberg) contribute to the album. They both recorded at
Asgeir's studio (Multimono Studios) and it came together nicely."

Working with Mikael (Akerfeldt), "Mikael and I go back as friends
since the early Nineties. We met up when Emperor headlined Wacken in
2006 and had a great time watching bands together. We talked then
about doing something together at some point and in spite of busy
schedules on both sides this luckily came to happen. Rough mixes of
'Unhealer' with lyrics were sent to Mikael with the idea for both
clean and growl vocals. He worked on it during his off-time recording
the new Opeth album. I could not be any happier with the results."

Writing for ANGL began early in 2007 and picked up momentum after the
Emperor U.S. performances early last summer. "I knew to a greater
extent where I wanted to go with this album, though I feel all albums
are a kind of struggle to overcome. Regardless of how many you make,
it never gets any easier." An aggressive schedule to complete the
album, in addition to recording projects for Hardingrock (in which
Ihsahn also contributes) and Starofash (released February 26), Ihsahn
completed album tracking in early December. With mixing and mastering
completed early this year, the musician is already starting promotion
with for the album; efforts that will take up much of his time over
the coming months leading up to album release.

Track listing for ANGL (not in running order) is: "Alchemist,"
"Elevator," "Malediction," "Misanthrope," "Monolith," "Morningstar,"
"Scarab," "Threnody" and "Unhealer."

Spellemann (Norwegian Grammy) Award Nominee Ihsahn (born Vegard
Tveitan) began playing music at a very early age. As a teenager, his
friendship with Tomas Haugen (a.k.a. Samoth) would trigger the start
of his music career -- one that to date includes over fifty individual
recordings, five high-profile Emperor European tours (the band
reaching U.S. shores on only three occasions) and the respect of fans
and peers worldwide.

http://www.ihsahn.com/
http://www.myspace.com/ihsahn
http://www.emperorhorde.com/
http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com/
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecordsusa

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-Dark Funeral To Release A Second DVD Recorded During The Band's World
Tour For ATTERA TOTUS SANCTUS

ATTERA ORBIS TERRARUM - PART 2, OUT on May 22 in Europe and July 8 in
America through Regain Records!

This is the second in a series of two DVDs featuring outstanding,
killer material that was recorded during the band's worldwide touring
for ATTERA TOTUS SANCTUS.

The first DVD, ATTERA ORBIS TERRARUM - PART 1, which landed on the
Swedish DVD chart as number 5, focused on European shows. Part two
focuses on South American shows, where the band has a fanatical
following.

A must-have!

Two New Dark Funeral Shows Confirmed!

30.05.2008 Legacy Festival - Belgrade (Serbia)
Web site:
http://legacy-promotion.net/festival/festivalarea.php?lang=en
Tickets: http://legacy-promotion.net/festival/tickets.php?lang=en

28.06.2008 Peace And Love Festival - Borlänge (Sweden)
Tickets: https://secure.tickster.com/Intro.aspx?ERC=YWFUN5FJ933XXZV
Web site: http://www.peaceandlove.nu/festival/?artister&aID=83
Web site: http://www.peaceandlove.se/

http://www.darkfuneral.se/
http://www.myspace.com/darkfuneral
http://www.regainrecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/regainrecords

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-Atrocity's WERK 80 II hit #19 on the German album charts, and
"cracked the Top 20 as the second-best Chart Entry of the week."

-Brainstorm is on tour now with Pagan's Mind, with Powerwolf at some
shows:

3/14 - Noumatruff, Mulhouse, France
3/15 - Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium (no Powerwolf)
3/16 - Stadthalle, Langen, Germany
3/18 - Zeche, Bochum, Germany
3/19 - Hirsch, Nürnberg, Germany
3/20 - Komma, Wörgl, Austria
3/21 - Szene, Wien, Austria
3/22 - Avalon Club, Budapest, Hungary (no Powerwolf)

See http://www.Brainstorm-web.net/ for more.

-Upcoming Contrive gigs in Australia:

3/13 - Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast, Queensland (w/ At Time Has Come,
Torn Asunder, Driven Fear, & Sixlip)
3/14 - Murphy's Pub, Brisbane, Queensland (w/ Submission, Prophecy Of
Kaos, & Genedefect)
3/15 - Inferno Fest @ Step Inn, Fortitude Valley, Queensland (w/
Dreamkillers, Hollow, D-Nine, The Quickening, Beyond Terror Beyond
Grace, Dead Letter Opener, In-Cyde, Genedefect, & Submission)

See http://www.myspace.com/infernobrisbane for more on Inferno Fest,
and http://www.myspace.com/contriveaustralia for more on Contrive.

-House Of Lords' COME TO MY KINGDOM is due out March 14 on Frontiers
Records, with this hype: "The new album is filled with expertly
crafted songs that cross over from the melodic world to 2008, without
missing a beat. The sheer power of the vocal and music will make you a
believer that COME TO MY KINGDOM is destined to become a true classic
House Of Lords album." Track list: "Purgatorio Overtoure N.2," "Come
To My Kingdom," "I Need To Fly," "I Don't Wanna Wait All Night,"
"Another Day From Heaven," "In A Perfect World," "The Dream," "One
Foot In The Dark," "Your Every Move," "I Believe," "One Touch," "Even
Love Can Save Us," "In The Light," "Another Day From Heaven
(acoustic)" (European bonus track). See
http://musicbuymail.eu/index.php?a=364 for a "Hot Spot" feature
including a slideshow, album information, and song clips.

-In Kiss news, season three of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" premiered
this week on A&E. The network hyped the premiere with a ton of new
online videos and goodies:

"Meet The Family"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0Qs60EO

"Video"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0irI0E5

"Photos"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0Qs70EP

"Gene's Jewels Game"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0ibt0EX

"Season One Recap"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0irJ0E6

"Season Two Recap"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0irB0Ex

"Shannon Embarrasses Nick"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0irC0Ey

"The Twisted Tales Of Crime"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hblq0LaPaA0DuT0irK0E7

-Mercenary's new album ARCHITECT OF LIES is now being streamed in its
entirety at the band's MySpace page,
http://www.myspace.com/mercenarydenmark .

-According to MetalSucks.net, Sammy Hagar, Motley Crue, Buckcherry,
and Drowning Pool have been added to the lineup for this year's
Rocklahoma festival. Also, the latter three bands are teaming up for a
U.S. tour this summer.

-Salem is finishing its upcoming DVD, SALEM UNDERGROUND, which
includes performances from four different shows. See
http://www.salemband.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/salemband for
more.

-Sound Of Urchin released REJOICE last fall and will be promoting it
as a part of Tone Deaf Touring's SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX. The band
will perform at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 14.

-Upcoming John Taglieri shows:

3/12 - Delaney's Tap Room, New Haven, CT
3/14 - Mighty Joe Young's, White Plains, NY
3/15 - Jose O'Reilly's, Norwood, NJ
3/20 - The Richboro Pub, Richboro, PA
3/21 - Private Party
3/22 - Cheeseburger In Paradise, Exton, PA
3/26 - Delaney's Tap Room, New Haven, CT
3/27 - The Richboro Pub, Richboro, PA
3/28 - Hood College, Frederick, MD
3/29 - The Sand Bar, Brielle, NJ

Taglieri will then team up with Gareth Asher and Akiva for a tour in
May:

5/5 - The 8x10, Baltimore, MD
5/6 - The Luna Lounge, Brooklyn, NY
5/7 - Delaney's Tap Room, New Haven, CT
5/8 - TBA
5/9 - Mighty Joe Young's, White Plains, NY
5/10 - Kennedy's Midtown, Boston, MA
5/12 - Sullivan Hall, NYC, NY
5/13 - Blend, Ridgewood, NJ
5/14 - The Goldhawk, Hoboken, NJ
5/15 - The Acoustic Cafe, Rockaway, NJ

See the artists' MySpace pages for more on the tour:
http://myspace.com/johntaglierimusic , http://myspace.com/akiva ,
http://myspace.com/garethasher . See http://www.JohnTaglieri.com/ for
more.

-Check out a new interview with former Nightwish vocalist Tarja
Turunen at http://glclk.about.com/?zi=1/4x9u .

-White Lion will release RETURN OF THE PRIDE -- its first studio album
in over 16 years -- via Frontiers on March 14. Lead singer Mike Tramp
and bassist Claus Langeskov produced the disc, which Tramp describes
it as "classic rock in its truest form and a representation of the
musical influences that have attached themselves over time." Track
list: "Sangre De Cristo," "Dream," "Live Your Life," "Set Me Free," "I
Will," "Battle At Little Big Horn," "Never Let You Go," "Gonna Do It
My Way," "Finally See The Light," "Let Me Be Me," "Take Me Home"
(European bonus track). Check out a new "Hot Spot" feature at
http://musicbuymail.eu/index.php?a=362 , with a slideshow, album info,
and song clips.

Thanks to zrtenenb@..., Nathan Birk, Vince Neilstein,
Andrew Haug, Andrew Demarest, and Chad Bowar for help gathering some
of this information.

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

-What's up with the rock 'n' food all of a sudden? Not quite a month
ago I was blabbing here about Kuma's Corner -- the Chicago spot that
serves burgers named after metal bands, and is mentioned in the Lair
Of The Minotaur press release above -- and now the other day I saw an
article on a new hot dog joint called Rockstar Dogs. It's located at
801 N. Ashland in Chicago and the bare-bones Web site is
http://www.Rockstar-Dogs.com/ . I haven't been there but according to
the article I read, and online sources, Rockstar is decorated with
musical instruments, classic rock photos, and a flat screen TV showing
videos, and serves items such as The Kiss (a chili-cheese "masked" hot
dog) and The Tommy Lee (a footlong, natch). There's also a stripper
pole that female patrons can try out, to earn free food and a chance
at getting their picture posted on the establishment's Web site.

-My new favorite dumb lyric comes from Iron Savior's "The Omega Man,"
off of last year's MEGATROPOLIS: "The sun is up, a lonely man roams an
empty city / omnipresent death is all around." Um, yeah, isn't that
what "omnipresent" means? :) And yes, I probably should've chosen all
the lyrics to "Cyber Hero" from the same album -- a blindingly goofy
ode to video games -- but this one just cracks me up on so many
different levels. For me it's on par with Sammy Hagar's "It's a fact,
and you know that it's true" and Ratt's "You broke my heart in pieces
but I got the glue to glue it." Classics, all of 'em.

-Now in my current playlist: Iron Savior - MEGATROPOLIS (Dockyard 1),
Fall Out Boy - INFINITY ON HIGH (Island), Doro - ALL WE ARE: THE FIGHT
(Locomotive Records), Threshold - DEAD RECKONING (Nuclear Blast
Records).

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*** REVIEWS ***
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OVERDRIVE - LET THE METAL DO THE TALKING (B+) Lion Music, 2008
12 tracks, RT: 54:21, multimedia section
[ http://www.overdrive.se/ ]
[ http://www.myspace.com/overdrivesweden ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/cd/overdrivemetal.html ]
[ http://www.starkmusic.net/ ]
[ http://www.myspace.com/jannestark ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ ]
[ http://www.myspace.com/lionmusiclabel ]
Roaring back after almost 24 years (!) with their third album LET THE
METAL DO THE TALKING is Overdrive, recently reformed with their
classic lineup minus original vocalist Pelle Thuresson. I rate their
1984 opus SWORDS AND AXES as an underground gem, and one certainly
worth seeking out, but damned if these guys haven't come back with an
album almost as good. LET THE METAL DO THE TALKING is unabashed
traditional '80s metal with no hint of modern influences in the music,
only an updated production distancing it sonically from their earlier
work. On tracks like "Army Of Darkness," "Fight To The Finish,"
"Trapped Under Ice," and "Sinister Warfare," the band stuns and
impresses with killer riffs, old-school solos and new member Per
Karlsson's workmanlike vocals. Half of the songs were written back in
'85, adding to the faithful sound, but you would be hard-pressed to
tell which ones were written way back when and which were penned
recently. Frankly, Per's vocals are going to require a bit of
acclimation for some listeners, and the updated production polishes
away an element of the heaviness found on SWORDS AND AXES, but overall
LET THE METAL DO THE TALKING is one kick ass slab of authentic metal.
Highly recommended to ye olde metalheads!
- Neal Woodall (MysticX9@...)

WHITESNAKE - ALL FOR LOVE (SINGLE) (B+) SPV/Steamhammer, 2008
3 tracks, RT: 15:18
[ http://www.whitesnake.com/ ]
[ http://www.spv.de/ ]
[ http://www.spvusa.com/ ]
GOOD TO BE BAD -- due out next month -- is the first "proper"
Whitesnake studio album since 1989's SLIP OF THE TONGUE. Only front
man David Coverdale remains, but the signature sound of the '80s is
still present. Now joined by guitarists Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach,
bassist Uriah Duffy, keyboardist Timothy Drury, and drummer Chris
Frazier, Coverdale appears -- if the three tracks on display here are
a true representation anyway -- to have on his hands an album that
will undoubtedly please long-suffering fans of the band's climactic
SLIDE IT IN/WHITESNAKE/SLIP OF THE TONGUE era. "All For Love" is a
signature classy rocker, "All I Want All I Need" is a husky-voiced,
melodic love song, and "Lay Down Your Love" is a slithering, bluesy
stomper with start-stop riffing that's all about...uh...you know. As
I said, the faithful should be well pleased.
- Tim Wadzinski (tsw512@...)

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