Detritus
Issue #454
Week of April 14, 2008
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-Did you all hear about the 150-pound cougar shot dead by Chicago
police earlier this week? Pretty crazy. - Tim

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-Judas Priest Roar Back With An Instant Epic, NOSTRADAMUS On Multiple
Classic Formats & A World Tour!

Think "Double vinyl, gatefold sleeve concept album," and some of
rock's all-time classic recordings come to mind. But in the realm of
heavy metal, there has never been a double vinyl (now disc!) concept
album that has managed to balance a thought-provoking storyline with
metallic thunder. That was, until now. Metal legends Judas Priest will
be releasing their sprawling double disc concept album, NOSTRADAMUS
via Columbia Records on Monday, June 16th in the U.K./Europe, and a
day later in the U.S. on Epic Records.

Long in the works, NOSTRADAMUS takes epic storytelling to a whole new
level, as it recounts the life of this mysterious, world-known 16th
Century French prophet. Some of the events that Nostradamus experts
have interpreted as his predictions include the great fire of London
in 1666, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and most recently, 9-11, among
countless other renowned events.

"As in any concept piece, the lifeline needs to be of a solid source,
taking the music over many levels of interest and perception," points
out singer Rob Halford. NOSTRADAMUS contains new frontiers explored
and defined. The sense of adventure and the journey we undertook
bringing the man's life alive with metal was a real labour of love."

As with all new Priest releases, the group -- singer Rob Halford,
guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, bassist Ian Hill, and
drummer Scott Travis -- will embark on a mammoth worldwide tour in
support of NOSTRADAMUS. Priest will be performing at the 2008 Download
Festival -- on a bill also featuring Kiss -- which will serve as a
"homecoming" of sorts for the group, as they performed at the
first-ever "Monsters Of Rock Festival" at Donington Park in 1980.

Since 1974, Judas Priest has been one of heavy metal's most successful
bands, issuing such all-time classic albums as 1980's BRITISH STEEL,
1982's SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE, and 1990's PAINKILLER, and such arena-
rocking anthems as "Breaking The Law," "Living After Midnight," and
"You've Got Another Thing Comin'." However, Priest's influence goes
far beyond their music -- they were the first metal band to embrace
the "leather biker look," a fashion that has since become synonymous
with the musical genre. Additionally, Halford's powerful four-and-a-
half octave vocal range and the twin guitar harmonies of Downing and
Tipton have been "studied" by countless metal bands in Priest's wake.

"The NOSTRADAMUS album -- above all others -- is perhaps the one I'm
most proud of," says Tipton.

"Whilst in essence and character still very much Judas Priest, it has
afforded the opportunity to explore areas of classical and operatic
dimensions that the band normally wouldn't. As a guitarist and writer
it has inspired me to greater heights and opened new doors to intrigue
and passion. From start to finish, it will take you through a magical
experience filled with light, shade, drama, melody and emotion that
reflects this unique man and his life."

"For me, NOSTRADAMUS has been a musical journey without comparison,"
adds Downing. "The intrigue and mystery that surrounds this revered
man has expanded my perception of heavy metal to the highest plateau
and enabled me to reach the outer limits of my imagination and
transport unique feelings and emotions to the instrument that allows
me to express myself."

In addition to the regular jewel case double CD version of the album,
collectors will undoubtedly be interested in hunting down a copy of a
Deluxe Double CD housed in a 48-page hardbound book package. But
that's not all -- a Super Deluxe Box-set version will also be
available with triple vinyl, the double CD, an expanded booklet & a
poster.

Most bands of this high stature would be happy to play it safe. But
not Judas Priest, who continue to take chances and break new ground.

No other rock band could have pulled off such a grand statement, and
Judas Priest have raised the bar once more with NOSTRADAMUS.

As to why they chose to make a concept album about Nostradamus, Tipton
explains: "We didn't -- he chose us. We feel it was meant to be!"

To get a taste of what awaits for you within NOSTRADAMUS, go to
http://livenation.com/judaspriest on Monday, April 21st to download
exclusive free MP3 of the album's title track, as well as view the
world premiere of the album cover art.

NOSTRADAMUS Track Listing:

Dawn Of Creation
PROPHECY

Awakening
REVELATIONS

The Four Horsemen
WAR

Sands Of Time
PESTILENCE AND PLAGUE

DEATH

Peace
CONQUEST

LOST LOVE

PERSECUTION

Solitude
EXILED

ALONE

Shadows In The Flame
VISIONS

Hope
NEW BEGINNINGS

Calm Before The Storm
NOSTRADAMUS

FUTURE OF MANKIND

For more information and tour dates please visit:
http://www.judaspriest.com/

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-Magic Circle Festival Update

Third Night Of Music Confirmed For The Magic Circle Festival 2008
Featuring Ted Nugent And Alice Cooper

The rock 'n' roll rebel Ted Nugent is the latest artist confirmed to
perform at the spectacular Magic Circle Festival 2008 in Bad Arolsen,
Germany. Ted Nugent joins an impressive lineup that includes heavy
metal powerhouses Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, W.A.S.P.,
Doro, Brazen Abbot (featuring Joe Lynn Turner), HolyHell, Gotthard and
many more, with the mighty Manowar headlining the whole festival and
celebrating the 20th anniversary of THE KINGS OF METAL.

Two days of music was not enough to contain such an impressive lineup,
so a third full day of music has been added to the Magic Circle
Festival at no additional charge. "Magic Circle Music is all about
value for the fans, and three nights at the original price is the best
way we could think of to add to that value," says Magic Circle Music
founder and Manowar bassist Joey DeMaio. The Magic Circle festival
will begin on Wednesday, July 9 with opening ceremonies, followed by
three days of music on Thursday, July 10 with Alice Cooper appearing
as very special guest, Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12.

Tickets for the Magic Circle Festival are available now at
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ , http://www.nuclearblast.de/ ,
http://www.ticketsonline.de/ , http://www.eventim.de/ , and
http://www.ticketagenten.de/ .

For more information, visit http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ or
http://www.magiccirclemusic.com/ .

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

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-Ozzy Osbourne Headlines Monsters Of Rock In Canada

[Note: This comes from CFRB.com. - Tim]

Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest will headline a one-day celebration of
heavy music for Canadian fans at the Monsters Of Rock festival, set
for Saturday, July 26th at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Other
performers include System Of A Down front man Serj Tankian,
Massachusetts rockers Shadows Fall, Canadian space-metal outfit
Voivod, thrash legends Testament, Cavalera Conspiracy, 3 Inches Of
Blood, Priestess and Zimmers Hole.

Tickets go on sale Friday (April 18th) via Ticketmaster.ca and
UnionEvents.com. Special VIP packages including express admission,
laminate pass, floor access and a private hospitality area will be
available for a limited time.

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-Leverty News: New FireHouse Shows!

[Note: This is from Bill Leverty's e-mail newsletter. - Tim]

Hey Everybody -

I just wanted to let you know about a few new FireHouse shows that
have recently been added to our calendar.

We're really excited about the show on May 1st at the National Theater
in Richmond, VA. The National Theater is a new, world class venue that
recently opened up in downtown Richmond. This show should be very
cool. Michael Foster and I both grew up in Richmond, and we're really
looking forward to seeing all of our friends there. We'll do a meet
and greet after the gig, so come on out and say hi. Get in touch with
The National Theater about showtime. I've heard that we're going
onstage early since it's a Thursday night.

Here is a list of all of the confirmed FireHouse dates right now:

04/19/2008 Tokyo, Japan *Akasaka Blitz* With Night Ranger
04/20/2008 Tokyo, Japan *Akasaka Blitz* With Night Ranger
04/22/2008 Shibuya, Japan *Lemon Hall* With Night Ranger
04/23/2008 Nagoya, Japan *Aichi Kinro Kaikan* With Night Ranger
04/24/2008 Osaka, Japan *IMP Hall* With Night Ranger
05/01/2008 Richmond, VA *The National Theater* 708 E. Broad St. / Tel:
804.612.1900 / http://www.nattickets.com/
05/02/2008 Raleigh, NC *The Twisted Fork* 3751 Sumner Blvd. / Tel:
919.792.2535
05/03/2008 New Port Richey, FL *Bourbon Street* 4331 US Hwy. 19 /
727.843.0686
05/10/2008 Henderson, NV *Club Madrid / Sunset Station Hotel and
Casino* 1301 West Sunset Road / Tel: 702.547.7777
05/17/2008 Richardson, TX *Wildflower Arts and Music Festival* 2351
Performance Dr. (Galatyn Parkway & US 75)
05/29/2008 Rochester, MN *Whiskey Bones* 3820 Hwy. 63 N. Broadway /
tel: 507.287.8017
05/30/2008 Amery, WI *The Tac Entertainment Center*
05/31/2008 Fridley, MN *G.B. Leighton's Pickle Park* 7820 University
Ave.
06/01/2008 Maplewood, MN *Myth* PRIVATE EVENT
06/13/2008 Freeport, IL *Logans Bar & Grill / Outdoors* Tel:
815.232.4592
06/14/2008 Decatur, IL *Macon County Fair* 3700 N West Lawn / Tel:
217.433.8531
06/19/2008 Monterrey, Mexico *Club 183* With SKID ROW
06/20/2008 Chihuahua, Mexico *TBA* With SKID ROW
06/21/2008 Leon, Mexico *El Domo* With Skid Row
06/28/2008 Cedar Falls, IA *Tourist Park - Sturgis Falls Celebration*
400 Center Street / Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
07/12/2008 New Richmond, WI *New Richmond Fun Fest*
http://www.newrichmondfunfest.com/
07/13/2008 Boerne, TX *Javelina Harley Davidson* 29078 IH - 10 West /
Tel: 210.336.0619
07/18/2008 Chicago, IL *Joe's* 940 W. Weed Street / Tel: 312.337.3486
07/20/2008 Newton, IA *Iowa Speedway* Showtime: 2:30pm / Tickets: Free
w/ admission to race.
07/25/2008 Sioux Falls, SD *Dakota Rock Festival * 4000 W. 12th Street
/ Tel: 605.360.8274
07/26/2008 Eagle River, WI *Hi Pines Amphitheatre* 1919 Highway 45N
/Pre order tickets: Tel: 920.336.8920
08/09/2008 Glendive, MT *Dawson County Fair* w/ LA Guns / 2200 North
Merrill Ave.
08/15/2008 Denver, CO *Grizzly Rose* With SKID ROW /
http://www.grizzlyrose.com/
08/31/2008 Montpelier, IN *Montpelier Jamboree - Downtown* Main Street
- Free Show!!
10/26/2008 Nottingham, UK *Firefest / Nottingham Rock City*

Also, my latest solo album, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, is getting some great
reviews. If you haven't gotten youself a copy yet, you can get one
through my Web site:
http://www.leverty.com/

You can also download either CD for only $5 through these links:

BILL LEVERTY - SOUTHERN EXPOSURE
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/leverty2

BILL LEVERTY - WANDERLUST
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/leverty

I've also got some complete songs you can listen to for free on my
MySpace page as well:
http://www.myspace.com/billleverty

Another piece of cool news, Premier Guitar Magazine will be doing an
interview with me tomorrow. They already visited Grem Guitars and
interviewed Greg Reszel, who is the "G.R." of Grem. You can check out
his video interview here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrKpYTcIvKw

There's also a video on YouTube of me doing my most recent clinic at
David's Guitar Loft near St. Louis, MO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxZjZGJ8c4s

Until then, thanks so much for being on my mailing list and supporting
my career for so long.

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-HammerFall - Stefan Elmgren Leaves The Band!

Guitar player Stefan Elmgren has made the decision to leave HammerFall
to concentrate on his second passion, flying. He has been working hard
the last couple of years to get various flying certificates, and was
recently offered a position at an airline:

"My interest in aviation has been growing very strong during the last
couple of years, and I would have hoped for an opportunity like this
maybe in a couple of years," says Stefan and continues: "I feel it's
time for me to take the step and become a pilot on a professional
level, another dream come true for me after travelling around the
world and playing metal for eleven years. We have discussed the
possibility of combining the piloting work with HammerFall, but we all
realized that it would be impossible given the rigorous schedule of
the band."

"There is never a good timing to lose a great guitarist like Stefan,
but considering we're in between touring and recording it could
definately have been worse," says drummer Anders Johansson. "We'll
announce his replacement shortly so we can continue working on our
next record, the recordings are scheduled for this summer and we will
not let this affect anything we have scheduled. The show must go on,
as we all well know."

HammerFall Video Message From Stefan
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=60273902&blogID=373243290

HammerFall MySpace Page
http://www.myspace.com/hammerfall

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-Napalm Records News

Napalm Records - New And Improved

After two years in the making, it is finally complete: Our brand-new
Napalm Records Web site is online and includes an intergrated store
that will offer our customers an even more convenient way to shop.

Atrocity: Atrocity Vs. VfB Stuttgart

Atrocity will perform live at the DFB Bundesliga finals match between
VFB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld. This event will take place on 17
May at the sold out Gottlieb Daimler Stadium (56.000 spectators)! Alex
Krull: "I am very proud that we have the chance to perform live in the
stadium in front of my favorite team and reigning German soccer
champion! We are looking forward to this great event!"

http://www.atrocity.de/

Lunatica - New To Napalm Records

Napalm Records has signed Lunatica. The Swiss band is right in the
middle of recording their new album. Michael Levine (Hans Zimmer's
arranger -- "Pirates Of The Carribean," "The Rock") has provided his
expertise on one track. In addition, Jimi Jamsion (Survivor's ex-
vocalist) as well as John Payne (ex-Asia) will perform two songs with
front lady Andrea.

An album release is tentatively scheduled for winter 2008/2009. Make
sure to check out Lunatica's music and art on MySpace.

http://www.lunatica.ch/
http://www.myspace.com/lunaticametal

Kampfar - New Album

Norway's Kampfar has begun working on their new, yet untitled, album.
Charismatic front man Dolk and his companions entered the Silvertone
Studio in Norway to forge another Pagan Metal classic. A release is
tentatively scheduled for fall 2008.

http://www.kampfar.com/

Iron Fire - Lineup Changes

Danish Power Metallers Iron Fire have undergone yet another change in
their lineup with the departure of guitarist J.J. Nonetheless, the
band has started working on their new studio album (tentatively
scheduled for an early release in 2009). For the time being, Kirk
Backarach has taken over all guitar responsibilities.

http://www.ironfire.dk/

Napalm Records - Studio News

Battlelore ( http://www.battlelore.net/ ) is working hard on the
finishing touches of their forthcoming album. The band's latest hymns
will be mixed by legendary Dan Swan๖. The album is to hit the streets
later this year.

Austrian band Artas will work with Jacob Hansen (Tyr, Hatebreed, Amon
Amarth.) on their upcoming recording. Fans can expect an energetic mix
of Death and Thrash Metal.

Jacob Hansen is also in charge of the mix of Serenity's (
http://www.serenity-band.com/ ) latest album. However, friends of
Austria's first class Progressive Metal heroes will have to wait until
the album's release in the fall.

Midnattsol - New Web Sites

Midnattsol has successfully reinvented their presence on the World
Wide Web. The band re-designed both their official homepage and
MySpace site. Make sure to check out both -- as well as their latest
album NORDLYS.

http://www.midnattsol.com/
http://www.napalmrecords.com/hp_news.php

More Napalm news here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/hp_news.php

Upcoming Releases:

Edenbridge - MYEARTHDREAM (May 13)

Edenbridge makes an unforgettable entrance on MYEARTHDREAM delivering
Symphonic Metal a cut above the rest. Grandiose hymns, driving double
bass, and sensual melodies form a homogeneous and complete work. The
musical achievement of Lanvall's crew is crowned by the excellent
vocal work of Sabine Edelsbacher, who undoubtedly outdoes herself on
this release. She understands how to perfectly bring out the nuances
of this profound concept album. MYEARTHDREAM is a magnificent
conglomeration of sweeping and sophisticated epic tracks. Fans of
Nightwish and Within Temptation should not not hesitate obtain a copy
of this early 2008 highlight!

Tracks include: "Shadowplay," "Paramount," "Undying Devotion,"
"Adamantine," "Whale Rider," "Remember Me," "Fallen From Grace,"
"Place Of Higher Power," "MyEarthDream"

http://www.edenbridge.org/

Power Quest - MASTER OF ILLUSION (May 13)

Power Quest (featuring former DragonForce member Steve Williams)
celebrates the resurgence of classic Power Metal. Driving double bass
attacks, sweeping melodies, and virtuous solos are bound to speed up
everyman's heartbeat. Catchy hook-lines and top-notch traditional
riffs are naturally a part of the deal, thus assuring Power Quest's
induction into the premier league of melodic Power Metal. Undoubtedly
a must-have for fans of DragonForce and Stratovarius.

Track list: "Cemetary Gates," "Human Machine," "Civilised," "Kings Of
Eternity," "Master Of Illusion," "The Vigil," "Save The World,"
"Hearts And Voices," "I Don't Believe In Friends Forever," "Never
Again"

http://www.power-quest.co.uk/

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

Napalm Tour Dates
http://www.napalmrecords.com/indexl.html

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

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

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-The Dead End Kidz Update!

[Note: This is a compilation of several updates. - Tim]

Hey friends! It's been a while since we posted, and more stuff is
going on!

The Kiss tribute CD we are on was released on April 1. It's called
LICK IT UP: A MILLENNIUM TRIBUTE TO KISS. You can find it at Best Buy
and on the internet at sites like Amazon.com and Target.com.

Our new CD titled UNFINISHED BUSINESS is available on iTunes, and
various sites like CDBaby.com and StretchTheSkies.com (FYE's site) and
now, on a new site called BONXO -- check
http://www.bonxo.com/thedeadendkidz for the band page and
http://www.bonxo.com/albums/Unfinished_Business_2450 to buy the CD
from them.

DEK On New York Radio!

Okay Rockers, we told you there was DEK action in the air! We are
readying a online assault where we hope to be gaining airplay and
reviews on various Ezine Web sites and Internet Radio Stations. The
great thing is, no matter where in the World these occur, you can all
dial in via the Internet! Case in point, local NY radio station WBAB
here on Long Island (102.3 FM). They will be playing DEK on their show
"Homegrown" on April 22 and April 23. The show broadcasts at 11:50
p.m. Eastern. Here's a link to check it out:
http://wbab.com/homegrown/april08bands.html . WBAB streams live, so
you can all check it out. Whether you listen or not, after these shows
air, we would appreciate it if you could drop them a line thanking
them for giving DEK a chance. You can e-mail the DJ of the show,
Fingers, at Fingers@... or the station itself at wbab@....
Thanks!

DEK Vocalist Interviewed On Rock Zone!

Hey friends! Recently, The Dead End Kidz' lead vocalist John Erigo was
interviewed by Jason Houston at Rock Zone (on MySpace).

Please cruise on over to http://www.myspace.com/rockzoneone and check
the blog section for a link to the interview.

Also, our MySpace has undegone a minor face lift -- check it out if
you haven't been there in a while. We are also plotting for some 2008
shows so we can rock in front of our friends and fans! Keep checking
http://www.myspace.com/dekmusic (why not subscribe to our MySpace
blog?) for updates.

Thanks.

-DEK

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-Erik Norlander's "Neurosaur" Included In MTV Fashion Show

Models walk the runway to "Neurosaur" in MTV's "If I Were King"

EL DORADO HILLS, CA -- Models walked the runway to keyboard virtuoso
Erik Norlander's song "Neurosaur" in the new Bad Boy Films MTV show
"If I Were King" which premiered April 9th. The documentary celebrates
the 10th anniversary of Diddy's Sean John fashion line. It offers a
private look at one of the most public figures in entertainment. The
premiere episode will be rebroadcast on Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Eastern.

"Neurosaur" songwriter Erik Norlander comments, "I was really
impressed with how well my song suited Diddy's event. The cathedral-
like hall in which the runway segment was staged -- giant hanging
chandeliers and all -- certainly called for a weighty, epic soundtrack
with some strong gothic and classical overtones. I am happy to have
provided it with 'Neurosaur.' The show's producers have really shown
some great vision, both optically and sonically."

"Neurosaur" was originally released in 1997 on Erik Norlander's debut
solo CD THRESHOLD and then re-released and re-mastered on the
THRESHOLD Special Edition two-CD reissue in 2007 on Norlander's Think
Tank Media label, distributed by ProgRock Records / Ryko Distribution.
Norlander's strong compositional vision, state-of-the-art production
sensibility, command of vintage technology and masterful keyboard
technique permanently burned THRESHOLD into progressive rock history.
Virtuoso keyboardist Erik Norlander was joined by drummer /
percussionist Greg Ellis ("The Matrix" films, Vas) and bassist Don
Schiff (Rocket Scientists, Lana Lane) to create a prog rock power trio
whose depth and range matched past greats such as ELP, Rush and Cream.
In 2007, Erik re-released the astounding two-CD version of THRESHOLD
complete with 10 bonus tracks and a high-resolution Quicktime video of
Erik performing his legendary "Trantor Station" live at the California
ProgWest progressive music festival on his famous modular Moog
synthesizer. In addition, the Special Edition package includes an
ultra-deluxe 20-page full-color CD booklet with extensive liner notes
by Erik, rock keyboard icon Keith Emerson, the participating musicians
and numerous others contributors associated with the album.
"Neurosaur" also appears on Erik Norlander's two live releases, the
STARS RAIN DOWN CD (2004) and LIVE IN ST. PETERSBURG DVD (2006).

For more information about Erik Norlander, please visit
http://www.eriknorlander.com/ and
http://www.myspace.com/eriknorlanderandlanalane . For more info about
"If I Were King," please visit
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/if_i_were_king/series.jhtml .

Disclaimer: Erik Norlander, Think Tank Media, and Serge Entertainment
PR are in no way affiliated with Bad Boy Entertainment or Bad Boy
Films.

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-Ripio: Heavy Metal From Argentina 1998-2008

Ripio (from Buenos Aires) is recording its fourth CD, till the moment,
the guitars and basses of the 11 songs had been recorded in the studio
Sonosfera.

In April 2006 was edited its third CD, recorded in the studio --
Sonosfera -- with Juan Albari๑o and Daniel Ibarrart (Sound technicals)
in the console. Eduardo Costanzo played all the instruments again,
this CD has 12 new songs. They are edited for sell like its CDs from
2001-2003. Songs: "Lejos De La Distancia Mental," "Aliandome Con Los
Inmortales," "Un Soldado Iitaliano (1942 - La Travesia)," "Aqui, Desde
Una Torre," "Profanando El Futuro," "El Comerciante Vespertino," "La
Furia De Un Guardian Ciego," "De Que Se Rien Los Idiotas," "Miradas De
Ilusion," "Hoy Me Olvido," "Ma๑ana Recuerdo," "Y Este Tren Que No
Para," "Igual Seguire."

In 2002/2003 Ripio recorded its second album also in the same studio.
CD has 10 tracks, the music of Ripio is a mix of all heavy metal
(power, hard, trash, etc.), the lyrics talk about to be hard in front
evils acts, intimate feelings, etc. Tracks: "Todo Por Fuera Y Nada Por
Dentro," "Perdiendo Los Sentimientos" (this song was included in the
compilation METALLIC BROTHERHOOD VOL. 7, from Argentina's Magazine
Metalica 45 in December 2004), "Nunca Dire Nunca, Nunca Mas," "Alla En
Lo Alto," "Across The Sky (A Traves Del Cielo)" (in English)," "Jamas
Sera Ma๑ana," "Sobre Mi Propia Traicion" (this song was included in
the compilation METALLIC BROTHERHOOD VOL. 6, from Magazine Metalica 42
in December 2003), "Llovizna De Ripio" (instrumental), "Vamos Quedando
Pocos," "Abrazando A La Luz." Also was included a song from this album
in the compilation KIMIKO 1 (2005-Junin-Argentina).

Before this CD, Ripio edited CONDENADO A VIVIR (2001), recorded in the
studio with Willy Castillo in the console. CD has eight songs:
"Condenado A Vivir (Intro)," "Adios Al Pasado," "Horas Faltantes De
Amor," "Las Dudas Del Ayer" (this song was included in the 2002
compilation GLADIATORS OF METAL - PART 2 in Austria), "Aun Sigo Siendo
El Mismo," "En Mis Ultimas Horas," "Esta Noche Estare Muerto," "Quizas
Ma๑ana Este En El Cielo." Some songs are fast and another slower,
lyrics talk about sadness, pain, loneliness (hard aspects of life).

Ripio was born in 1998. Before, Ripio Eduardo played in the bands
Hangar 18, Kalpas, Cianuro, Galpon 64, etc.

E-mail: ripio1@... (For messages, to sell CDs, questions,
etc.)
Page: http://www.ripio.8m.com/ (News, history, guest book, mp3, etc.)

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-Warrel Dane Streams Entire New Record On MySpace Metal

Nevermore front man Warrel Dane is set to release his first solo
album, PRAISES TO THE WAR MACHINE, on May 13th. Starting today MySpace
Metal will be streaming the entire new album so be sure to head over
by clicking the link below to check it out because it will only be
available for one week. He has also delivered a detailed track by
track video description discussing the meaning behind each track.

PRAISES TO THE WAR MACHINE is an absolute must for all Nevermore fans
and will soon be hailed as Dane's most ambitious offering yet. Prepare
yourself for the sheer beauty and elegance that awaits.

Stream Warrel Dane's Entire New Album Now on
http://www.myspace.com/metal .

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-Eden Announces New Member

Eden are pleased to announce the arrival of new drummer Lynch Radinski
who has previously played drums in Vince O'Regan's former band Pulse.
Vocalist Nick Workman has said "Lynch brings in an energy and groove
that the material on our new album OBLIVION requires."

OBLIVION will be released through Z Rock Records on May 12th and
features the following tracks:

1. Oblivion
2. Nothing
3. Karma Coming
4. New Tattoo
5. As Good As It Gets
6. The Last Goodbye
7. Higher
8. For Cyring Out Loud
9. I Don't Do The Blues
10. Say That You Will
11. Can't Slow Down

Eden will be on tour with House Of Lords in May and will also be
appearing at Z Rock on May 17th in Birmingham (
http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest ). Further tour dates are currently
being planned and details will be released shortly.

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-Alberto Rigoni's "Trying To Forget" Live Performance On YouTube

Bassist Alberto Rigoni has just made a live video available of "Trying
To Forget" from his debut solo album SOMETHING DIFFERENT (out now on
Lion Music) available for your viewing pleasure on YouTube. To view
this live performance visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_aaL1vD5gk
.

[Alberto Rigoni - Live @ Rolling Stone (MI) - RockTV Night]

In related news SOMETHING DIFFERENT has been picking up some very
positive press.

"Ten tracks of instrumental and vocal performance of extraordinary
caliber! Punchy rock and a variety of musical types cover a broad
range of feels."
- Bass Musician Magazine
http://amaze.typepad.com/bassmusicreviews/2008/03/bass-musician-
m.html#\more (US)

"Thirty-five minutes was perfect for this disc. It was so out of the
ordinary. There was absolutely zero flashiness or Alberto trying to be
the showstopper on all tracks. Everyone plays nice with each other and
each track is different from the next. This something that all
musicians should give a chance to. Thank God someone like Mr. Rigoni
had the smarts to take a pretty much vocal free disc and turn into
something special and not make it into a clinic session. Each track
was composed with great care and it shows. I know this will fly under
the radar and not many people will get it cause it's not from the
likes of a Steve Harris, Sheehan or Stu Hamm, but I seriously suggest
checking this out. This is a worthy listening experience."
- Live 4 Metal
http://www.live4metal.com/reviews-596.htmv (US)

"Since the title seemed to oblige, my expectations concerning the
stuff were enormous. Fortunately, Alberto didn't squander his talent,
and I wasn't disappointed! He plays jazz/fusion with bit progressive
guitar parts and intelligent use of electronica. Mr. Rigoni produces
an enormous sonic space where ingenious conceptions and very special
atmosphere meet. All tracks are perfectly balanced and performed,
emphasizing Alberto's elegant command of the instrument. A distinct
bass sound and great arrangements without longueurs are the strongest
points of the album."
- Department Of Virtuosity (Poland)

"This CD contains a wide spectrum of music, from solo bass settings to
more progressive songs. Each displaying the dynamic playing and
writing skills of a young and exciting bassist in Rigoni, as well as a
cast of equally talented guests, Rigoni's bass playing is very good
whether doing funk, fusion, rock, metal or whatever, he is one who
appears to draw as much of his influences from progressive music as he
does fusion and has obviously dedicated his time to become a complete
musician"
- ProGGnosis.com
http://www.proggnosis.com/MUSIC_DBCDInfo.asp?txtCDID=25726 (US)

"One of today's hottest Bass players would have to be Alberto Rigoni.
What makes Alberto really good in my opinion is his discipline mixed
with technique. His compositional skills are really good as well. On
SOMETHING DIFFERENT, you get some very good Bass driven instrumental
rock. There is a very good balance in the playing where it isn't
totally about the Bass. It obviously drives it, but the rest of the
parts shine equally as well. You get some Funk, some atmospheric stuff
and some good hard driving rock. I have always been a big fan of the
Bass when played with taste and Rigoni is very good at this. Enjoyable
listen!"
- Heavy Metal Resources
http://www.heavymetalresource.com/reviews404.html (US)

"More than just a fusion or shred record, SOMETHING DIFFERENT is an
album that not only brings the four strings, or in Rigoni's case, 'six
of a thicker gauge' to the forefront, but it offers up musical
intrigue, without any boring new age overtones, keeping the right
balance of low end mayhem & melody in foresight."
- Ytsejam.com
http://ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1378
(US)

Official Alberto Rigoni Web sites
http://www.albertor igoni.net/
http://www.myspace.com/albertorigoni

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-New Stuff From Radiant Records

Happy Springtime to you! Here's a great new adventurous prog release
to renew your ears this season.

The Tangent – NOT AS GOOD AS THE BOOK (Special Edition)

For keyboardist/vocalist Andy Tillison, it's mainly the
inconsistencies of an alleged zeitgeist that provoke him to realize
his musical visions. Together with his band, The Tangent, Tillison has
assigned himself the rather difficult task of creating with a
successively changing lineup music which, despite all cross-references
to the Seventies, still sounds topical and future-oriented. "The idea
behind the first three albums was to rediscover the styles and sounds
and ambition of the 1970s progressive music scene before it was
artificially replaced by record companies and the media," he says.
"However, just because an idea is thirty years old does not mean that
it is backward looking." With their fourth offering, the double album
NOT AS GOOD AS THE BOOK, The Tangent have even gone one step further.
Tillison: "Our new album, while rooted in the same tradition, has a
bigger palette of sounds and styles. This time we did not restrict
ourselves to formulae at all, and the overall idea is having
established the Tangent's basic roots, we can now develop them and do
something different. It's a more live sounding record than its
predecessors, and I think it rocks more than the other three."

An unusual album such as NOT AS GOOD AS THE BOOK naturally deserves
unusual packaging, so the special edition of this double CD comes
complete with a 100-page booklet and a short story with ingenious
illustrations. "It's a humorous sci-fi story about a man lost in
time," Tillison explains, "with lots of references to progressive
music and the way in which it is seen, in the past, the present and
the future. It has been beautifully illustrated by French Bande
Dessin้ artist Antoine Ettori, and altogether the package of the
special edition is a quite new and original form, an album with a
novel is not something you come across every day!"

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

Live News

Neal Morse will be in the New York area next weekend. Here's the info:

The Oasis
30-D Grove Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone - 631-289-8641
Saturday 4/26/08 8:00 p.m.

This will be a music and worship/Testimony evening. Come join us! Neal
will be playing music and telling his story.

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

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-Sensory: New Releases Galore

There's an avalanche of new releases from Sensory Records out now or
hitting shelves very soon...

Easily a major priority for Sensory Records, California's Zero Hour's
extremely anticipated, dizzying new full-length DARK DECEIVER is now
available, and will have you selling your Dream Theater records the
second you experience this monster. Much, much more news is to come on
ZH in the coming months...

http://www.zerohourweb.com/
http://www.myspace.com/zerohourband

Licensed from Prophecy Productions for North America, Germany's Dark
Suns display a unique and talented blend of progressive metal styles
into something they can truly call theirs on their album GRAVE HUMAN
GENUINE, and have one of the coolest godd*mn videos you have ever seen
posted on their site...

http://www.darksuns.de/
http://www.myspace.com/dunklesonnen

Formed of members of FaceDown and Debase, Nation Beyond creatively
mesh and mold countless metal elements never really approached by
their other bands on THE AFTERMATH ODYSSEY, available now and licensed
to Sensory for North America from Burning Star Records.

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

Kingfisher Sky boasts ex-Within Temptation member Ivar de Graaf and a
crew of diverse musicians that create a mix of ambient, soulful,
thought-provoking melodic rock, licensed to Sensory from Suburban
Recods.

http://www.kingfishersky.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kingfishersky

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com/

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-The Ghost Inside Streams New Album Online, Post Music Video For
"Faith Or Forgiveness"

With The Ghost Inside's album FURY AND THE FALLEN ONES hitting stores
this week, Mediaskare and DecoyMusic.com have teamed up to stream the
album online in its entirety, you can check out at
http://www.decoymusic.com/ . Additionally, the band's music video for
their track "Faith Or Forgiveness" has been posted online for viewing.
You can watch the video, which was directed by Nicole Bossier (Belay
My Last), on the band's MySpace page located at
http://www.myspace.com/theghostinside .

The band is currently on the road with HeavenShallBurn and Embrace The
End, and will follow that up with runs on the Metal For The Masses
Tour and an Australian tour with I Killed The Prom Queen and Bring Me
The Horizon. Here is the band's upcoming tour schedule:

w/ HeavenShallBurn, Embrace The End
4/16 - St. Paul, MN – Station 4
4/17 - Mokena, IL – The Pearl Room
4/18 - Cleveland, OH – Peabody's
4/19 - Toronto, ONT – Wreck Room
4/20 - Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
4/21 - Louisville, KY – Uncle Pleasants
4/22 - Nashville, TN – The Muse
4/23 - Charlotte, NC – The Casbah
4/24 - West Springfield, VA – Jaxx Nightclub
4/25 - Pompton Lakes, NJ – Mainstage

New England Metal And Hardcore Festival
4/26 - Worcester, MA – The Palladium

Metal For The Masses Tour w/ As Blood Runs Black, Stick To Your Guns,
Winds Of Plague, Veil Of Maya
4/28 - Virginia Beach, VA – Club Relevant
4/29 - Raleigh, NC – The Brewery
4/30 - Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
5/1 - Jacksonville, FL – The Pit
5/2 - Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
5/3 - Miami, FL – Studio A
5/4 - Cocoa, FL – The Anvil
5/5 - Pensacola, FL – Sluggo's
5/6 - Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
5/8 - Tulsa, OK – King Of Clubs
5/9 - 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

w/ I Killed The Prom Queen, Bring Me The Horizon, The Red Shore
5/22 - Adelaide, South Australia – HQ
5/23 - Ballarat, Victoria – 21 Arms
5/24 - Melbourne, Victoria – HiFi Bar (under 18)
5/24 - Melbourne, Victoria – HiFi Bar (18+)
5/25 - Melbourne, Victoria – HiFi Bar (under 18)
5/26 - Wangaratta, Victoria – St. Patrick's Hall
5/27 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory – UCU Refectory
5/28 - Wyong, New South Wales – Oasis Youth Center
5/29 - Sydney, New South Wales – The Roundhouse
5/30 - Wollongong, New South Wales – Berkeley Community Hall
5/31 - Sydney, New South Wales – The Roundhouse
6/1 - Fremantle, Western Australia – Fly By Night (under 18)
6/1 - Fremantle, Western Australia – Fly By Night (18+)
6/2 - Castle Hill, New South Wales – The Den
6/3 - Adelaide, South Australia – The Governor Hindmarsh
6/6 - Southport, Queensland – Ashmore PCYC
6/7 - Brisbane, Queensland – Club 299 (under 18)
6/7 - Brisbane, Queensland – Club 299 (18+)
6/8 - Brisbane, Queensland – Club 299 (under 18)
6/8 - Brisbane, Queensland – Club 299 (18+)

w/ The Broderick, Abandon All Hope
6/12 - Melbourne, Victoria – Next
6/14 - Adalade, South Australia – Enigma
6/15 - Melbourne, Victoria – The Castle
6/19 - Brisbane, Queensland – Snitch

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-Hirax: EL ROSTRO DE LA MUERTE Studio Report; Split 7" Releases;
Double Live Album In The Works

TRENTON, N.J. -- Following last year's release of Hirax's highly
acclaimed EP ASSASSINS OF WAR, the Long Beach thrashers have recorded
six new songs with producer John Haddad for their upcoming album, EL
ROSTRO DE LA MUERTE. This will be the band's first full-length since
the 2004 release THE NEW AGE OF TERROR. The album will also include
re-recordings of classic Hirax tracks "Broken Neck" and "Blind Faith"
as well as the bonus track "Chaos And Brutality" from the European EP
released last year.

"Some of the song titles are inspired by the religious fanatics in the
United States and the hypocrisy surrounding church and state," said
Hirax vocalist Katon W. De Pena. "There are tracks which deal with
morals of mankind, and there is a bit of war influence; naturally,
because there is so much of it still going on all over the world.
There are a lot of dark subjects on this new album as well, which
reflects the overall concept of the music. The title of the album is
EL ROSTRO DE LA MUERTE, which in Spanish means 'The Face Of Death.' I
have no doubt in my mind that this will be our heaviest and most
intense record to date!!"

Hirax is in the process of writing of five more songs that will be
recorded after their return from an appearance at the Long Live Metal
Festival in France on May 10. EL ROSTRO DE LA MUERTE is expected to be
released in August 2008 on Black Devil Records and Deep Six Records.

"It has been a great writing process so far, but a lot of hard work,"
said De Pena. "Steve, Fabricio and I are very involved in the overall
process of compiling and putting the songs together. The guitarists
Lance and Glenn have been writing a LOT of riffs for us to choose
from. We are only keeping the best and throwing out anything that just
does not fit in with what we are trying to create musically. We are
being very picky because we want the album to be the best that it can
be."

Coinciding with the full-length release, Hirax will expand the
resurging thrash metal brotherhood by collaborating on three split 7
inches -- Sweden's F.K.U., Crucifer from Greece and the Malaysian
crossover maniacs Sarjan Hassan. The three Hirax tracks will be
"Satan's Fall," "Baptized By Fire," and "Death Militia," respectively.
All three 7 inches will be released on Black Devil Records.

Also, slated for a summer release is THRASH AND DESTROY, Hirax's first
live album. THRASH AND DESTROY will feature the band's entire 75
minute performance at the Keep It True Festival IX on November 3,
2007, in Dittigheim, Germany. It will be released on Black Devil
Records and Deep Six Records in a double vinyl with gatefold cover
version as well as CD and DVD formats.

"We had a killer time at Keep It True and once we had heard the master
tapes from our set, we knew we had to make an interesting and
collectable release out of it," said De Pena. The difference between
early live albums and today's live albums is that most of them are
released as DVDs. We wanted to mix a bit of the new with a bit of the
old, so that's why we are releasing THRASH AND DESTROY as a double
vinyl 12" record as well as CD and DVD format. Back in the early '80s,
a lot of heavy metal bands -- like Venom, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, and
Saxon -- released live albums so we're continuing the tradition. We
are proud of our live concerts and now that we have a professional
LIVE recording that has been put together and packaged correctly, the
timing is right for this HIRAX LIVE album!"

The artist for the cover of THRASH AND DESTROY will be Bill Hauser,
who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Gorilla Biscuits, Brody's Militia,
and Toxic Holocaust.

Live Dates

Sat., 10 May 2008 - Long Live Metal! Festival - Chaptire 2
"Le Splendid" 1 place du mont de torro | 59000 Lille - FRANCE
w/ Sacred Steel, Portrait, Released Anger, The Bottle Doom Lazy Band,
Lone Wolf, Excalibur
http://www.myspace.com/emanesmetalrecords

Sat., 5 July 2008 - Tidal Wave Festival 11, Jerry Garcia Amphitheater,
McLaren Park
featuring: EXODUS AND HIRAX (also Attitude Adjustment and Detente)
40 Shelley Drive, San Francisco, CA 94134
12:00 p.m. FREE Admission
http://www.thetidalwave.com/

http://www.hirax.org/
http://www.blackdevilrecords.com/

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-Spiritual Beggars Debut Reissued By Regain Records

TRENTON, N.J. -- Regain Records is proud to reissue the debut album
from Spiritual Beggars.

Originally released in 1994 by Wrong Again Records (the label that
later became Regain Records) the self-titled album was the world's
introduction to former Carcass guitarist Mike Amott's hard rock alter
ego. Through the course of six albums, all released as as Amott's
schedule has permitted in between his work with current band Arch
Enemy, Spiritual Beggars has shaken its image as a mere side project
and established itself as a genre-defining band in its own rite.

Wrong Again's second release ever, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS has been a tough
find for quite some time, and now more recent converts to the band
will have the opportunity to sample the band's beginnings. Older fans
will also be interested to find four bonus tracks on the reissue:
"Blind Mountain," "If You Should Leave," "Nowhere To Go," and "Sour
Stains."

"You know, I spent at least five years dilligently looking all over
the U.S. and Europe for this album, and after many frustrating dead
ends, I decided that it's one tough motherf**ker to track down. Then
one day, it appeared on eBay, and for a mere $71.00, it's finally
mine, all mine, all f**king mine [and no you can't borrow it, touch it
or even think about asking me to play it for you]! So, what's so
special about Spiritual Beggars'...debut? ...Spiritual Beggars is a
f**king amazing '70s/psychedelic/stoner rock band and I had to know
what their debut sounded like. ...Mike Amott plays all guitars for the
band, so you know that no matter how many years ago it was made,
there's got to be some killer guitar sh*t on this disc." -
Deadtide.com

"...the bonus tracks give the other songs a run for their money,
surprisingly. Not filler at all. Everyone sounds great on this album
though, especially Ludwig, his drumming is noticeably jazzy and well-
executed." - Metal-Archives.com

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

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-Sirenia Announces New Vocalist

Norwegian gothic metal band Sirenia have recruited 25-year-old Spanish
singer Ailyn (Birth Name: Pilar Gim้nez Garcํa) as the replacement for
Monika Pedersen, who left the group last fall after only one album due
to "musical differences."

Ailyn is best known as a member of the young team in the Spanish
version of "The X Factor," the biggest television talent competition
in Europe. Spanish TV footage of Ailyn performing on "The X Factor" in
May 2007 can be viewed below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3BONESCpHA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk8FWwD_gvA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6MAZX5Q0Is

Commented Sirenia in a statement: "Sirenia is finally ready to
introduce their new female singer. Ailyn -- born 1982 in Barcelona,
now settled in Granada, Spain. Ailyn has been strongly attached to
music all her life, and began singing at an early age. Later on she
studied singing at The School Of Music Alb้niz, and obtained singing
lessons with several singing teachers around Spain. In the past she's
been singing and performing all kinds of styles and genres, but in
2004 she discovered the sounds of metal combined with atmospheric and
classical elements, this style of music made a big impression and she
knew right away in which direction she wanted to take her career.

"Sirenia has done pre-productions of several new songs and recognizes
that Ailyn's voice match perfectly with the new song material. The
band is very pleased to have Ailyn onboard and we all look forward to
a future collaboration."

Sirenia Announce New Vocalist
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=82394503&blogID=376160409

Sirenia MySpace Page
http://www.myspace.com/sirenia

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-THE ART OF MEN CD -- Seeking Male Artists For New Compilation

THE ART OF MEN CD celebrates talented male artists from around the
world, delivering songs in a tapestry of different genres and styles
of music dedicated to messages empowering human equality,
communication and vitality. The compilation series is associated with
the already critically acclaimed FEMALES ON FIRE series (
http://www.gilli.net/wgm/store/index.htm ), produced by Warrior Girl
Music, which celebrates over 100 talented female artists from around
the world through its three double compilations. To properly create
balance where balance is due, Warrior Girl Music is very excited to
announce a compilation dedicated to magnificent male artists, equally
looking for recognition, promotion and elevation in the music
industry.

THE ART OF MEN CD invites male solo artists and male fronted bands to
apply to be on the compilation. (It's absolutely OK for female
musicians to be in the band, but the voice must be male.) A panel of
judges will choose the best songs submitted to be selected for the
compilation. Your song must be positive, motivating and inspiring and
embraces global and human issues that we can all relate to and be
inspired by. Promotion and distribution are directed to music
supervisors (film and television), music publishers, national music
conferences and seminars, record labels, the media (print and radio),
producers, and artists looking for songs. The CD is a perfect vehicle
for artists to access the music industry, the media and make potential
long lasting business relationships for their music. Retail
distribution includes direct sales through the Warrior Girl Music
Store and distributors in the U.S., Canada and Australia.

are you our next artist?

Go to http://www.artofmencd.com/ for details and application.

DEADLINE JULY 15, 2008

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-Immortal Dominion And Horror/Comedy "Teeth" Continue To Take Off

Renowned Producer Sterling Winfield To Man Boards Of Next Studio
Recordings

With extreme metal being one of the more "theatrical sounding" types
of rock music out there, it's a bit puzzling why more of these types
of bands don't pop up in movie soundtracks. But perhaps the tide is
changing, as evidenced by the presence of Immortal Dominion throughout
the movie, "Teeth." After the band's distributor, Fist Music/Hapi
Skratch Entertainment, hooked them up with the filmmakers, Immortal
Dominion was asked to contribute a total of five songs to the
soundtrack. The film won a juror's award for best actress at the
Sundance Film Festival, and was then purchased by Lionsgate/The
Weinstein Company. The film was released nationwide in February via
Roadside Attractions (and will be released on DVD on May 6th, via
Dimension Extreme), and has created a buzz around Immortal Dominion,
on the strength of the instantly memorable song, "Sold My Soul."

Formed in 1992 in Fort Collins, Colorado, Immortal Dominion is
comprised of members Ray Smith (guitars/lead vocals), Brian Villers
(guitars/vocals), Bryan (Edward) Schmidt (bass), and Ben Huntwork
(drums/vocals).

The group has issued two full-lengths (ENDURE and AWAKENING - THE
REVELATION) and an EP (BIRTH), and are hard at work on a new studio
album, set to be released later this year. Additionally, Immortal
Dominion are in talks with music video director Frank Nasso (who has
previously worked with Mudvayne, Hatebreed, All That Remains for the
"Saw III" soundtrack) about working on some clips for the songs that
appear in "Teeth."

With all these simultaneous projects, 2008 is quickly shaping up to be
the year that Immortal Dominion break through to the metal masses,
while AWAKENING - THE REVELATION is also still contributing to the
buzz.

"This album is a soundtrack to one of the darkest periods we have ever
been through as a band," recalls Villers, "Yet as we stayed tight with
each other, and found new ways to collaborate in the songwriting
process, we experienced an AWAKENING as far as who we are as a band.
We hope the listener feels the wide range of emotions we were
experiencing as we compiled this material."

The masses are certainly agreeing with Villers, as Immortal Dominion's
distributor has joined forces with CBUJ entertainment distribution (
http://www.cbuj.com/ ) which has led to in-store distribution with Hot
Topic in the 15 Colorado stores, Alliance Entertianment, Baker and
Taylor and Super D Distribution stocking title for retail consumption.

Additionally, the group was recently the #3 most added on FMQB, and #4
most added on CMJ for Loud Rock radio charts.

Immortal Dominion is also about to get started on their next album,
and have lined up renowned producer Sterling Winfield (who has worked
with Pantera, Damage Plan, Nickelback, and Hellyeah, among others) to
man the boards.

"I am very much looking forward to recording this summer with Immortal
Dominion, after hearing their brand of metal and seeing their
enthusiasm for what they do," says Winfield.

"As the recording industry undergoes such a radical and much needed
change it is refreshing to see a band such as them, pull together in a
very professional manner to adapt to this new and exciting time."

Track listing for AWAKENING - THE REVELATION:
1. Punishment
2. Will To Survive
3. Eat Your Flesh
4. Sold My Soul
5. World
6. Something To Change
7. Fear Free
8. Not Good
9. Awakening
10. Christian Witchcraft
11. Blasphemy
12. Untouchable
13. Shallows In The Vatican Darkness
14. The Other Side Of Pain

For more information, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/immortaldominion
http://www.mileghighmusicstore.com/ (to order the AWAKENING CD, or
visit iTunes.com, Rhapsody.com, and Napster.com to purchase downloads)

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-Javelina Tour Announced

Philadelphia's Javelina will be embarking on a tour in May in support
of their self-titled Translation Loss debut, which is getting rave
reviews from the likes of Decibel Magazine, Revolver, Metal Maniacs
and countless more.

Javelina (pronounced ha-va-lE-na) started crafting their massive sound
in October of 2005. Formed by ex-members of Philadelphia bands
Lickgoldensky, SMUT and Otophobia/Endless Nightmare they spent over a
year honing their sound before playing their first show. Javelina's
sound embodies the massive sludgy nature of Buzzoven and Eyehategod
with the raw punk intensity of His Hero Is Gone and the
straightforward nature of High On Fire all wrapped up into one.

04/18/2008 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA w/ Disfear,
Parasytic, Dissystema
04/19/2008 Khyber Pass - Philadelphia, PA w/ The Claw, Hatchetface
05/07/2008 The Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Plastered
Bastards
05/08/2008 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH w/ Rue, If He Dies He Dies
05/10/2008 Ronny's Bar - Chicago, IL w/ Raise The Red Lantern
05/11/2008 The Haunted Kitchen - Lawrence, KS w/ Samothrace
05/12/2008 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK
05/13/2008 Downtown Music - Little Rock, AR w/ Power Bastard
05/14/2008 The Cavern - Dallas, TX w/ The Dead See, Vorvadoss
05/15/2008 Red 7 - Austin, TX w/ The Dead See, Lions Of Tsavo
05/17/2008 The Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA w/ Withered
05/18/2008 Hell - Chapel Hill, NC w/ Tooth, Horsefang
05/19/2008 NARA Sushi - Richmond, VA w/ Tooth, Lord By Fire, Inter
Arma

http://www.myspace.com/javelinaphiladelphia
http://www.translationloss.com/
http://www.myspace.com/translationlossrecords

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-Check out Anguish Force's new video for "Into The Arena Of Blood" at
http://www.myspace.com/anguishforce . See http://www.anguishforce.com/
for more.

-Brazen Abbot's new DVD, LIVE AT BERKROCK, was filmed last year and is
due out this summer. The band's site has now been moved to
http://brazenabbot.nostramusic.com . See http://www.nostramusic.com/
for more on main man Nikolo Kotzev and his various projects.

-Firefest V is scheduled for October 25 - 26 at Nottingham Rock City
in the U.K. Check out the stellar lineup: Day 1 - Tyketto, Pink Cream
69, Jeff Scott Soto, Tony Harnell, Mitch Malloy, Paul Laine, Loud &
Clear, Talon. Day 2 - FireHouse, Danger Danger, Tall Stories, White
Sister, Valentine, Pretty Maids, Rox Diamond, David Readman, Burn. See
http://www.thefirefest.com/ and http://www.melodicrock.com/ for more.

-Confirmed Judas Priest tour dates for North America, courtesy of
http://www.judaspriest.com/ :

7/22 - WAMU Theatre, Seattle, WA
7/23 - Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC
7/24 - General Motors Place, Vancouver, BC
7/26 - McMahon Stadium - 2008 Ozzfest, Calgary, AB
7/27 - Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB
7/29 - Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK
7/30 - MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB

-In Kiss news, drummer Eric Singer has confirmed rumors the current
lineup (Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Singer) recently
re-recorded some Kiss classics, so as to have "control over the
copyrights." Singer stated the band now "doesn't have to get into a
bureaucracy with the record label" if someone wants to use a Kiss
song. Check out the full interview with Rockpages.gr at
http://www.rockpages.gr/interviews3/kiss2008-en.htm . In related news,
check out these "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" videos:

"Beer Pressure"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hb210LaPaA0BiL0kNe0Ea

"Driving Under The Influence"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hb210LaPaA0BiL0j8d0EC

"It's A Ruff Life"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hb2L0LaPaA0DuT0jxW0Eq

"Hip Hop Gene"
http://newsletters.aetv.com/cgi-bin15/DM/y/hb2L0LaPaA0DuT0j8e0E1

-According to online reports, Motley Crue's new album SAINTS OF LOS
ANGELES -- the working title had been THE DIRT -- is due out this
summer on Motley Records. The first single is the title track, and
it's currently at iTunes and streaming at Spinner.com. The band is
also launching a summer "Crue Fest" tour produced by Live Nation, with
Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Trapt, and Sixx: A.M.:

7/1 - Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL
7/3 - Ford Amphitheatre @ State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
7/5 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
7/6 - Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
7/8 - Nikon At Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
7/9 - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
7/10 - Sarnia Bayfest, Sarnia, ON
7/12 - Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ
7/13 - Nissan Pavilion At Stone Ridge, Bristow, VA
7/15 - DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
7/16 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
7/18 - Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/19 - Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI
7/20 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis, Maryland Heights, MO
7/22 - Toyota Center, Houston, TX
7/23 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Selma, TX
7/24 - Superpages.com Centre, Dallas, TX
7/26 - Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque, NM
7/27 - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, Englewood, CO
7/29 - Usana Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, UT
7/31 - Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ
8/1 - Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, NV
8/2 - Hyundai Pavilion At Glen Helen, Devore, CA
8/5 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
8/6 - Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
8/8 - White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, WA
8/9 - Rose Garden Amphitheatre, Portland, OR
8/11 - General Motors Place, Vancouver, BC
8/13 - Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
8/14 - Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
8/15 - Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK
8/17 - MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
8/19 - Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
8/20 - Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
8/22 - Tweeter Center For The Performing Arts, Mansfield, MA
8/23 - PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
8/24 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
8/28 - The Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON
8/29 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
8/30 - Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA
8/31 - Post-Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, PA

-Jon Oliva's Pain's third album, GLOBAL WARNING, will get a North
American release on May 6. Upcoming European tour dates with Manticora
and Masterstroke are as follows:

4/23 - Headbanger's Ballroom, Hamburg, Germany
4/25 - Karmaygeddon Metal Festival, Haugesund, Norway
4/26 - The Rock, Copenhagen, Denmark
4/28 - Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany
4/29 - Planet Music, Wien, Austria
5/1 - Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
5/2 - Fillmore, Piacenza, Italy
5/3 - Viper Club, Florence, Italy
5/6 - Azkena, Vitoria, Spain
5/7 - Madrid, Spain (w/ Scorpions)
5/8 - Salamandra 1, Barcelona, Spain
5/10 - Gagarin, Athens, Greece
5/11 - TBA, Thessaloniki, Greece
5/13 - Turock, Essen, Germany
5/14 - 013, Tilburg, The Netherlands

U.S. tour dates with Circle II Circle and Manticora:

9/20 - Bourbon Street, Tampa, FL (no Manticora)
9/27 - ProgPower USA IX @ Center Stage, Atlanta, GA (Jon Oliva's Pain
only)
9/29 - Pop's, St. Louis, MO
9/30 - Legends Music Cafe, Addison, IL
10/2 - The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
10/3 - I-Rock, Detroit, MI
10/4 - Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
10/10 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
10/11 - Volume 11, Raleigh, NC

See http://www.jonoliva.net/ for more.

-Online reports indicate this year's Ozzfest will be made up of two
separate two-day events, with Ozzy Osbourne headlining one day and
Metallica the other. One of the events will be in Dallas.

-Poison's new CD and DVD entitled LIVE, RAW & UNCUT is due in June. A
tour of the same name, featuring Dokken and Sebastian Bach, will begin
in July:

7/3 - Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
7/5 - Greeley Stampede, Salt Lake City, UT
7/8 - Sommet Center, Nashville, TN
7/9 - Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
7/11 - Moondance Jam 17, Walker, MN
7/12 - Willow Island, Madison, WI
7/13 - Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
7/15 - Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
7/17 - Rockfest, Cadott, WI
7/18 - Jackpot Junction Casino, Morton, MN
7/19 - MetroCentre, Rockford, IL
7/20 - Eastern KY Expo Center, Pikeville, KY
7/22 - Ford Amphitheater, Tampa, FL
7/23 - Cruzan Amphitheater, W. Palm Beach, FL
7/25 - Coushatta Casino, Kinder, LA
7/26 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL
7/27 - Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
7/29 - Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
7/30 - Nikon @ Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY
7/31 - Nissan Pavilion, Washington, DC
8/2 - Greenville Lions Park, Greenville, WI
8/3 - First Midwest Bank Ampitheater, Tinley Park, IL
8/5 - Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA
8/7 - Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, MA
8/8 - Hershey Park Pavilion, Hershey, PA
8/9 - Freedom Hill, Detroit, MI
8/10 - Post Gazette Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA
8/12 - PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
8/13 - Innsbrook Pavilion, Richmond, VA
8/14 - Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, OH
8/15 - Verizon Wireless Music Center, Indianapolis, IN
8/16 - Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
8/17 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO
8/22 - The Pearl, Las Vegas, NV
8/23 - Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA
8/24 - Dodge Theater, Phoenix, AZ
8/27 - Antelope Valley Fair, Lancaster, CA
8/28 - Pala Casino, Pala, CA
8/29 - Konocti Harbor, Kelseyville, CA
8/30 - Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR
8/31 - Boulevard Casino, Vancouver, BC
9/4 - Eastern Idaho State Fair, Blackfoot, ID
9/5 - Rock Jam, Grand Junction, CO
9/6 - Coors Amphitheatre, Denver, CO
9/7 - Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, KS

-Check out a new "Hot Spot" feature on Whitesnake's GOOD TO BE BAD at
http://musicbuymail.eu/?r=39&l=2 , complete with slideshow, album
info, and song samples. The disc is out in various territories over
the next week on SPV/Steamhammer, in multiple versions. The track list
of the basic CD and double vinyl versions is: "Best Years," "Can You
Hear The Wind Blow," "Call On Me," "All I Want All I Need," "Good To
Be Bad," "All For Love," "Summer Rain," "Lay Down Your Love," "A Fool
In Love," "Got What You Need," "Til The End Of Time." The limited
edition in Europe includes a bonus CD with "Summer Rain" (acoustic),
"All I Want All I Need" (radio edit), "Take Me With You" (live), and
"Ready To Rock" (enhanced video). The limited edition in the U.S.
includes a bonus CD with "Burn-Stormbringer" (live), "Give Me All Your
Love Tonight" (live), "Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues" (live),
"The Deeper The Love" (live), "Ready & Willing" (live), "Don't Break
My Heart Again" (live), "Take Me With You" (live), and "Ready To Rock"
(enhanced video).

Thanks to Chad Bowar and HeadbangerNYC.com for help gathering some of
this information.

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

-I was just reading about the 25th anniversary reissue/special edition
of ZZ Top's ELIMINATOR. It's a cool-looking CD/DVD combo with bonus
tracks and videos, and it inspired me to dig out my copy for another
listen. I put the tape (yes, tape!) in and started listening, and
wouldn't you know -- it started squeaking badly about halfway through
"I Need You Tonight" on Side 1. My 3-year-old asked, "What's that
noise, Daddy?" I said "That's a tape that's about to die. When you're
old enough to understand what I'm talking about, you won't even know
what tapes are." :)

-So by now you've all seen the AT&T commercial with Ronnie the
dillweed, right? It's nothing epic but it's funny. There's a doofus
metalhead named Ronnie shooting pool in a bar, and he misses a cell
phone call about getting Motorhead tickets for that night. He's
wailing away playing air guitar (cue guitar? air cue?) on his pool
stick, and he's got a Motorhead T-shirt on and even sings a bit of
"Ace Of Spades." Lemmy made some cash for that. Good for him. :)

-Just saw in the TV listings that Flogging Molly -- featuring former
Fastway and Katmandu vocalist Dave King -- will perform on "The
Tonight Show With Jay Leno" tonight.

-I am still digesting all the Judas Priest information. Wow.

-Now in my current playlist: Kamelot - GHOST OPERA - THE SECOND COMING
(SPV/Steamhammer), Pharaoh - BE GONE (Cruz Del Sur Music), Mattsson -
DREAM CHILD (Lion Music), Midnattsol - NORDLYS (Napalm Records).

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