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Week of May 4, 2009
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-Holy Smokes! Issue #500 is right around the virtual corner. - Tim

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-Heaven & Hell Take The Devil On The Road

Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice Schedule
North American Tour Dates For August

Coheed And Cambria To Be Featured As Support For Month Long Trek

Tickets For Most Dates On Sale The Weekend Of May 8

LOS ANGELES -- Heaven & Hell, the quartet of Ronnie James Dio, Tony
Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, will bring their wicked world
tour to North America for a select number of shows this August. The
band will start their summer headlining music festivals across Europe
before bringing their macabre stage show of metal classics to North
America starting on August 7 in Vancouver. Tickets for most shows go
on sale the weekend of May 8. There will also be a presale for all
shows, except Baltimore, beginning May 6 at 10 a.m. local time. Coheed
And Cambria will provide support on all shows except the Seattle date
on August 8, which will feature Neurosis in the supporting slot.

On April 28, Heaven & Hell released their first album in 17 years, THE
DEVIL YOU KNOW, and the highly anticipated set did not disappoint.
Revolver Magazine declared it "an album of ageless metal anthems" and
The Associated Press praised its "bone-crunching riffs and power
chords that can loosen the phlegm in your chest." The band plans to
mix in several tracks from THE DEVIL YOU KNOW into their set of Dio-
era Black Sabbath classics.

Heaven & Hell began writing for THE DEVIL YOU KNOW last year, first in
England at Iommi's home studio and later in Los Angeles at Dio's
studio. "The band had gotten too good to just walk away," Dio says.
"We wanted to show people that we were still capable of giving them
new music that measured up to what we'd done in the past." With that
goal in mind, the band hit the Rockfield Studios in Wales last winter
and the result is the 10-song epic THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.

Coheed And Cambria bring their unique blend of prog and metal as the
supporting act on the tour. The band just released their NEVERENDER
box set. The 4-CD/5-DVD collection chronicles a series of 2008 shows
where the band performed all four of their albums in the same city on
consecutive nights.

HEAVEN & HELL TOUR DATES
All Dates Also Feature Coheed And Cambira Unless Noted

AUGUST
7 - Vancouver, BC - Thunderbird Arena - On Sale 5/9
8 - Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater* - On Sale 5/8
10 - San Jose, CA - Event Center Arena - On Sale 5/8
11 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theater - On Sale 5/9
12 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theater - On Sale 5/11
14 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion - On Sale 5/9
15 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks - On Sale 5/9
18 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion - On Sale 5/8
19 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion - On Sale 5/15
21 - Detroit, MI - Meadow Brook Pavilion - On Sale 5/8
22 - Cleveland, OH - Nautica Pavilion - On Sale 5/8
23 - Baltimore, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion - On Sale 6/5
25 - New York, NY - WaMu Theater @ MSG - On Sale 5/8
27 - Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre - On Sale 5/9
28 - Boston, MA - Bank Of America Pavilion - On Sale 5/8

*With Neurosis (Coheed And Cambria will not appear on this date)

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-Dream Theater: BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS Pre-Orders

Roadrunner Records and Dream Theater have teamed up with The End
Records to bring you very special PRE-ORDER offers. This includes four
different configurations of the new album including a Special Edition
and a Deluxe Collector's Edition Box Set

BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS WILL BE IN STORES 06.23.09

GO HERE to pre-order, and see what you can get in each configuration:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blackclouds/

BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS Pre-Order

o Dream Theater's Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece
o Includes "A Rite Of Passage" & "Wither"
o Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

DELUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET: $132.00

Price INCLUDES shipping via Priority Mail for all domestic U.S.
customers!

Pre-order this configuration and receive an exclusive code to download
five of the newly recorded cover songs. One track per week will be
released, beginning on 5/19, leading up to album release. You'll hear
them first!

o Find a SILVER TICKET and Win a MEET & GREET with the Band!
o 3-CD Special Edition Set Includes Album, Instrumental Mixes and 6
Newly Recorded Cover Songs
o Limited Edition Audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with Exclusive
Artwork from Hugh Syme
o BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS "Producer's Edition" Disc Includes
Isolated Audio Tracks of the Entire Album (This Bonus Disc Only
Available in This Set)
o Limited Edition, Numbered Lithograph by Legendary Artist Hugh Syme.
100 Lucky Winners will Find a Litho Personally Signed by the Artist!
o Computer Mouse Pad, Exclusively Available with Box Set
o Packaged in a Silver Foil Embossed Black Velvet Box

SPECIAL EDITION: $21.99

Dream Theater's Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece in a 3-CD Deluxe
Edition includes:

o 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
o Instrumental Mixes of the Entire Album
o Expanded Artwork and Packaging

DOUBLE LP: $27.49

o 180-Gram Double LP Set: The vinyl is of the highest audiophile
quality and pressed in Germany.

STANDARD: $15.99

o Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

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-Magic Circle Music Update

Manowar To Headline Finland's Provinssirock 2009

HAIL FINLAND! Heroes have risen in support of true metal!

Manowar has found promoters with the balls to bring us to the country
of FINLAND!

Their names are Esa Koivio and Juha Koivisto. They are TRUE allies
that have joined forces to bring Manowar to Finland to headline
Provinssirock 2009 in Seinäjoki on June 13th, 2009, with special
guests, HolyHell.

For information, tickets and directions visit Web site:
http://www.provinssirock.net/ .

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhg88A8K5ko to watch a video
message from Karl Logan to all Finnish Manowar fans!

Manowar will now headline six of Europe's biggest festivals in 2009!
The power of heavy metal, Manowar-style, will now strike in Spain,
France, Finland, Norway, Romania, with the grand finale set for the
Magic Circle Festival at the Loreley on the Rhine River in Germany on
July 18, 2009!

For complete information and online ticket sales for all of Manowar's
tour dates log onto http://www.manowar.com/ ,
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ or
http://www.magiccirclemusic.com/ . These OFFICIAL sites have links to
the festivals and details on worldwide ticket agencies.

In 2009, heavy metal is on a mission from the gods, join forces with
Manowar on tour in support of true metal! Hail and Kill!

All Roads Lead To Asgard With Your "Passport" To Magic Circle Festival
III

Hail Brothers and Sisters of Steel AND future Asgardians! Worldwide
ticket agencies are holding your "passport" to Magic Circle Festival
III and admittance into Asgard! Your "passport" to the ultimate metal
event of the year is being sold in over 130 ticket agencies in Germany
alone! The tickets are also available through agencies in Holland,
Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, U.K., Poland, Slovenia,
Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Serbia! For 75 Euros,
including parking, you can experience a history making extravaganza at
the Loreley on the Rhine River in Germany on July 18, 2009, where
Asgard will be revealed at Magic Circle Festival III.

Headlined by Manowar and special guests HolyHell, Germany's best
selling fantasy author, Wolfgang Hohlbein will also take the stage to
unveil his unique collaboration, The Asgard Saga, with the Kings of
Metal, Manowar. An entire lineup of bands and complete details on the
premiere of this historical event are available on all OFFICIAL Web
sites... AND for ticket agencies in your country, visit
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ , click on TICKETS, then scroll
down to the international flags at the bottom of the page. There you
will discover no matter where you are in the world, all roads will
lead to Asgard, once you buy your "passport" to metal madness and
fantasy heaven at Magic Circle Festival III.

For more information about the Magic Circle Festival III, visit
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/ . You can also view the promo
movie trailer to Magic Circle Festival III at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpCNywLxe3E . For more information on
The Asgard Saga, visit http://www.asgard-saga.com/ . See you there!

Manowar
http://www.manowar.com/

The Asgard Saga
http://www.asgard-saga.com/

Magic Circle Festival III
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/

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

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-Jimi Jamison Hits His CROSSROADS MOMENT On New Frontiers Release

TRENTON, N.J. -- Jimi Jamison's CROSSROADS MOMENT reunites Survivor
vocalist with his former band mate, songwriter and keyboardist Jim
Peterik, for his strongest, most compelling record in his two-decade
career.

With Peterik's songwriting assistance, the two have crafted an album
that allows Jamison's silky voice to shine.

"Jim brings out the best in my voice with his song writing," Jamison
said. "Since our time in Survivor, he's just had the ability to bring
out the best of what I have to offer vocally."

The reunion happened by chance, when the two were both booked to play
a charity show. After five years without communication, the duo
decided to give it a ago and performed "The Search Is Over" with just
Jamison on vocals and Peterik on keys. The magic was still there and
it was clear they would be collaborating in the future.

CROSSROADS MOMENT is an indirect concept album -- one that didn't
start out that way but developed into a cohesive theme. "Throughout
recording, each song began to make sense with the previous song until
they each became like a piece of a puzzle that just fit together
perfectly," Jamison said. "It was strange that it worked out that way
but I'm glad it did. It's great when you start a project from scratch
and it just turns out the way you felt all along."

The title comes from the track "Crossroads Moment." "This song means
so much to me because this is exactly the point of life I was at when
Jim first played it for me," Jamison said. "I was really at a
crossroads between my past and all the options of my future. Recording
this album helped me find myself and take all the right turns."

In addition to Peterik, longtime friends and acclaimed singers Thom
Griffin, Don Barnes, Mike Reno, Mickey Thomas, Dave Bickler, and Joe
Lynn Turner all lent their talents to backing vocals "Crossroads
Moment."

Noted as one of the Top Ten Male Vocalists in the World, Jamison's
strong and powerful performances began with the nationally acclaimed
band Target in the 1970s, followed by a rise to stardom with Cobra
through the early 1980s. In 1983, he joined Survivor ant the group
went to go on to enjoy five singles in the Top Ten -- including "High
On You," "The Search Is Over," and "I Can't Hold Back" -- four gold,
and double platinum albums and multiple movie soundtracks. He later
wrote and performed "I'm Always Here" for the television show
"Baywatch."

From humble beginnings in rural Mississippi to established star in
Memphis, Jamison has never forgotten his roots and continues to be
dedicated to charity work such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, Ronald
McDonald House, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Dove House for Abused
Children, WTC Relief, Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The
Cancer Society, Fergie's Hep C Benefits, George Klein's famous annual
Christmas Charity Show and Auction, The Children's Diabetes
Foundation, The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, the ARF
Foundation (headed by Tony LaRussa of the St. Louis Cardinals), and
the Toys for Tots programs nationwide. He has been recognized by the
Governors of Tennessee, Ohio, and Arkansas for his work on and off the
stage.

CROSSROADS MOMENT is now available in America on Frontiers Records.

Frontiers Records is synonymous with quality melodic music in the
rock, progressive, and metal genres. With over 400 records under its
belt and chart success in all the core markets of Europe and Asia,
Frontiers has become the European home of rock music greats such as
Journey, Styx, Toto, Night Ranger, Winger, Dokken, White Lion, and
many more. With the strategic move to open a U.S. office and ink a
direct distribution deal with Super D, Frontiers is now looking to
increase the success story that started 12 years ago in a small room
in Naples, Italy, under the initiative of the label's President
Serafino Perugino.

Jamison has several life dates lined up for the summer.

07/18/09 Sat. - Dosey Doe, The Woodlands, TX
08/16/09 Sun. - Rock N Jock Charities, Providence, RI
08/17/09 Mon. - Rock N Jock Charities, Providence, RI

http://www.jimijamison.com/
http://www.frontiers.it/

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-Sweden Rock Festival Update

Sölvesborg 3-4-5-6 June 2009

3-Day Tickets Almost Sold Out

Now it's time to buy your tickets to this year's best festival if you
don't wanna miss it. We have now less than 3,000 tickets left.

1-day tickets to June 3, June 4 and June 6 are sold out as well as the
4-day tickets. We still have a few 1-day tickets left for June 5.

Tickets can only be bought from HERE:
http://www.tickster.com/c/swedenrock/Default.aspx?lang=en

Final Running Order Up

Click here:
http://www.swedenrock.com/running2009.htm

Lineup:
Heaven & Hell (UK/US)
In Flames (S)
ZZ Top (US)
Twisted Sister (US)
Journey (US)
Dream Theater (US)
Europe (S)
Foreigner (US)
HammerFall (S)
Motörhead (UK/S)
Uriah Heep (UK)
UFO (UK)
Johnny Winter Band (US)
Lita Ford (US)
Volbeat (DK)
Marillion (UK)
Flogging Molly (IRL/US)
Candlemass (S/US)
Immortal (N)
Amon Amarth (S)
Riot (US)
Electric Boys (S)
Over The Rainbow (US/D)
Sevendust (US)
Blackfoot (US)
Jon Oliva's Pain (US)
Hot Leg (UK)
Rage (D)
Soilwork (S)
Kamelot (US)
Forbidden (US)
The Outlaws (US)
Unleashed (S)
Demon (UK)
Dan Baird & Homemade Sin (US)
The Tubes (US)
Neal Morse (US)
Pain (S)
H.E.A.T (S)
Tyketto (US)
Tank (UK)
Voivod (CAN)
Eric Sardinas (US)
Blaze Bayley (UK)
Tim "Ripper" Owens (US)
Helstar (US)
Impellitteri (US)
Abramis Brama (S)
Deathstars (S)
Grand Magus (S)
Thor (CAN)
Deströyer 666 (AUS)
Crucified Barbara (S)
Bullet (S)
Covered Call (S)
Witchcraft (S)
Seventh Wonder (S)
Stormzone (IRL)
Torch (S)
Pilgrimz (DK)
Enforcer (S)
Vains Of Jenna (S)
Babylon Bombs (S)
Innocent Rosie (S)
The Chair(S)
Tracenine (CAN)
Hysterica (S)
Fourever (S)
Black Tooth (TUR)
Lujuria (ESP)
Chains (S)
Amberian Dawn (FIN)
Axident Avenue (N)
Powderhog (DK)
Hindenburg (S)
Goda Grannar (S)

More information about all bands confirmed so far, about our tickets
and the festival in general can be found on our Web site,
http://www.swedenrock.com/ .

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

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-OSI: New Album BLOOD

In BLOOD, OSI have succeeded in creating a fascinating album at the
crossroads between rock and progressive metal. Music that alternates
between atmospherically dense and aggressively demanding elements,
while effortlessly transcending barriers between different styles and
genres. Following its impressive predecessors, OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
INFLUENCE (2003) and FREE (2006), BLOOD is the third release by Kevin
Moore and Jim Matheos. OSI unites two exceptional composers who share
their penchant for the unusual and are on the same artistic
wavelength. "We have different musical tastes but an unspoken musical
understanding," Moore enthuses.

BLOOD will be in stores May 19th 2009 on InsideOut!

http://www.osiband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/insideoutamerica
http://www.myspace.com/spvusa
http://www.insideout.de/

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-Kansas Vets Launch Native Window -- Debut Album, "Rockline"
Appearance, And Summer Tour To Soon Follow

Longtime Kansas fans may have a hard time dealing with the fact that
the group's two main songwriters, Steve Walsh (singer/keyboards/
synths) and Kerry Livgren (guitar/ keyboards/synths) have stated that
they are done writing any more album worth's of new material for the
group. But it's time to rejoice, as Native Window -- which is
essentially Kansas minus Walsh -- will certainly help fill this void,
with a self-titled debut, issued June 23rd via StarCity Records (run
by Jeff Glixman, who produced some of Kansas best-selling releases).

"It was a bit presumptuous of us to assume we could write a whole CD
of music, considering we did not have song one when we started,"
explains Kansas/Native Window drummer, Phil Ehart. "We wrote songs
ourselves, collaborated with other writers, and even found some
outside songs."

"Without Steve singing, without keyboards, it is fundamentally
different from Kansas right out of the box," adds guitarist Richard
Williams. "A conscious effort was made to not sound like, write like,
or emulate anything Kansas would do. Kansas already does that just
fine."

Produced by Steve Rawls and Native Window, and recorded at Real 2 Reel
Studios over a two-year span, the "new" group (which is comprised of
Ehart and Williams, plus singer/bassist Billy Greer, and violinist
David Ragsdale) has picked up where Kansas left off musically,
especially after judging from the melodic rock anthems heard
throughout the disc. And all this happened despite the band members
being entirely uncertain what the material would ultimately sound
like. "That was the exciting part...we had no idea what it would sound
like! We had one criteria -- the song had to sound good acoustically.
If it sounded good with just acoustic guitar and vocals, then we
developed it from there."

Questions also arose regarding the group's vocal and lyrical makeup,
but once again, everything fell nicely into place. "We could all carry
a tune and sing in pitch, but could we actually sound good together?
It took some work to get over the hump of singing harmonies, but once
we did, you couldn't shut us up! The lyrics were a total group effort.
Someone would have a title, a one liner, a chorus, and the lyrics just
sprung from there. Sometimes Billy would have a bunch of lyrical
ideas, and we'd brainstorm from there."

When asked to pick a favorite track of the album, Ragsdale ran into
some difficulty limiting it to just one. "All of them, and why not?
Seriously, though, I really like the mood of 'Miss Me,' and how it
develops and returns. 'Blood In The Water' makes me grin a bit as
well." Greer offered his own praise about the project, as well. "The
writing and recording process on this project was more rewarding and
fun than any I have been involved in a very long time. Vocally, this
was one of the most challenging and rewarding CDs I have ever
recorded!"

The day after NATIVE WINDOW arrives, the group will be appearing on
the renowned nationally syndicated radio show, "Rockline" -- on
Wednesday, June 24th -- followed by a summer's worth of tour dates,
opening up for...Kansas! And for those who wonder how the launching of
Native Window sits with the only missing member of Kansas, Ehart is
willing to put any speculation to rest. "Steve has been very
supportive of Native Window since its inception. He has wished us the
best since day one."

Confirmed Native Window tour dates:

Jun 13 2009 - 8:00P - Landreth Park - Joplin, Missouri
Jul 24 2009 - 8:00P - Fair - Merced, California
Aug 23 2009 - 8:00P - Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, Minnesota

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

http://www.myspace.com/nativewindow
http://www.starcityrecording.com/

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-Benefit Concert For Michelle Meldrum & Family

All-Star Concert @ The Whiskey A-Go-Go May 26th

Special Guests Lemmy Kilmister, Rocky George, Nick Oliveri and MORE!

Performances By: Lizzy Borden, Meldrum w/ Gene Hoglan, Phantom Blue
(reunion) and others

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Michelle Meldrum's family and son Jake are honoring
Michelle and the one year anniversary of her passing with a benefit
concert.

On May 18, Michelle Meldrum, leader of the band Meldrum and former
Phantom Blue guitarist, was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank
in critical condition. She passed away late afternoon Wednesday, May
21, 2008 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had
restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain rendering her brain
dead.

Meldrum had just completed writing and recording the band's soon to be
released album with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the new lineup
Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band
members plan to release the album later this year in tribute to their
fallen band mate.

Those who knew Michelle recognize that she lived every moment for the
music, and was regarded as both an exceptional guitarist and a
nurturer by her associates, friends, family and son.

Location:

Tuesday May 26 2009 @ the Whisky A Go Go
8901 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Doors: 7:45 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Limited Tickets at Door, Presale purchase via PayPal on May 1 at
http://www.michellemeldrum.com/ .

Raffle will be held at the event and will include prizes from
Motorhead, Kiss, Ozzy, Motley Crue, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Twisted
Sister, Meldrum, Gene Hoglan, Tattoo and more.

Auctions to be held the week of the event on eBay will include some of
Michelle's guitars and gear, collectibles, memorabilia (eBay seller
MELDRUM2009).

Special Guests:

o Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)
o Rocky George (Fishbone/Suicidal Tendencies)
o Nick Oliveri (Queens Of The Stone Age, Mondo Generator)
o Jason McMaster (WatchTower/Dangerous Toys)
o John Norum (Europe/Dokken)
o Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot)
o Phil Varone (Saigon Kick/Skid Row)

Performing Bands:

o Meldrum with Gene Hoglan
o Lizzy Borden
o Phantom Blue reunion
o Iron Maidens

DJ Will - KNAC Radio
Leah Cevoli (Robot Chicken, Deadwood) - Mistress of Ceremony/Hostess

*Guest lineup subject to addition/change

Sponsors include:

KNAC, Sirius Radio, havocTV, Gibson, Marshall, Korg, EMG, Coffin Case,
Guitar Center, West La Music, Serious Clothing, Ebay, Yer Cheatin'
Heart Tattoo, So Cal Tattoo, Sneaky Tiki, Song Bird, Portfolio
Coffeehouse, Mui Tai, Skateboard Marketing, In Time Touring,
Blastwaves, Metal Sludge, Blabbermouth.

Portion of proceeds will be donated to brain research.

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-Z Records News

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

Z Rock 09 Update & More

With just over three weeks to go until this year's event we hope to be
able to announce merch details such as T-shirts, etc., on the official
site http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest over the next couple of days. It
is our intention to have certain products such as shirts available
prior to the event via mail-order due to numerous requests.

For those who missed Glam's [WIG WAM] interview over the weekend there
is a second chance to hear it on Wednesday between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. GMT
at http://www.arfm.co.uk/ .

We are extremely pleased to announce that contracts have been executed
for 2010's headline act, and all will be revealed 10 minutes before
Eden hit the stage on May 30th. We know the melodic community in
England where stunned when we announced John Waite for this year's
event -- the announcement on May 30th will equal this. ;O)

Remember as our thank you to those who support the show in advance,
only those who have purchased their tickets prior to 5 p.m. on
Thursday May 28th will be able to take advantage of the early bird
deal for next year's show. For those who want to order now via PayPal
or mail-order simply use zonlinesales@... please remember to
include your address or call 07818 258294 if you wish to pay by
cheque.

For Credit Card Orders 01384 230726 or 01384 253597.

On door prices will be £33 for Day 1 and £55 for day 2.

For hotel info e-mail zrockfest@... for an automated reply
with all the info you require.

Z Rock 09: The Full Monty Rundown

The rundown for Z Rock 09
- by Rob Evans [Powerplay Magazine]

Here's a rundown of this year's Z Rock weekend that takes place in
Dudley on the 29th and 30th of May. I have to say that this weekend is
probably the best that Mark has ever assembled. To stay away from this
event would be foolish. The fact that Wig Wam and John Waite are
headliners should be more than enough to convince anyone to attend.
Chuck in the fact that the cream of British AOR is also in attendance
then you have a sure-fire winner. I personally will look forward to
seeing the likes of Wig Wam, Stampede, John Waite, Lec Zorn, Newman,
Dan Reed and Eden. I salute you Mr. Alger and can't wait until the
show. Until then here's the rundown for each day.

RUNNING ORDER FOR MAY 29TH

We are proud to unveil the running order for this year's main day, the
event will run as follows:

Friday MAY 29th: Venue: JB's, Dudley [food will be available inside
the venue]

Doors 6 p.m.

06:45 - 07:25 - ANGELHOUSE. An unknown quantity as far as I'm
concerned but that doesn't mean that they'll be no good, no sir! If
TSM and Mr. Alger believe in them then that's good enough for me.

07:45 - 08:25 - REDLINE. Saw these at last year's Z Rock In Birmingham
and came away impressed. Their Judas Priest meets Marshall Law style
of metal should go down well.

08:45 - 09:40 - STAMPEDE. Some would cruelly say that this is the only
time you'll see a stampede at a Z Rock, but not me, oh no! Seriously,
I am so looking forward to seeing this band for the first time. With
both of their albums having been reissued in the last few years the
time is right for the Stampede revival.

10:00 - 10:55 - STEVE GRIMMETT. Mr Grimmett never fails to impress me
every time I see him perform. He's sure to play a good selection of
solo material as well as a few Grim Reaper tracks as well. See you in
hell, my friends.

11:15 - 01:00 - WIG WAM. Wig Wam! What is there to say about this
phenomenal band that hasn't already been said? I'll just add they they
are one of the most exciting bands to emerge on the Hard Rock scene in
the last few years. The last couple of times I saw them they blew me
away and I expect nothing less from them this time.

Tickets are still available online at http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest
or by PayPal via zonlinesales@... for £30.00 + £1 recorded
mail [please remember to include your address and details regarding
your order] or call 07818 258294 for mail-order details [Mon - Fri 9 -
7 / Sat 10- 12].

RUNNING ORDER FOR MAY 30TH

We are proud to unveil the running order for this year's main day, the
event will run as follows:

Saturday MAY 30th: Venue: JB's, Dudley [food will be available inside
the venue]

Doors 12:30

01:00 - 01:45 - CORNERSTONE. Another TSM artist and one that has been
gathering plenty of good press over the last few months thanks to a
strong debut album. A good opening to the days proceedings.

02:05 - 02:55 - LEC ZORN PROJECT. If Lec Zorn is half as good live as
his album then he'll blow people away with his brand of pomp rock. The
big question is will he be bringing Tracy White (Shotgun Symphony) as
his vocalist? Let's bloody hope so.

03:15 - 04:05 - H.A.R.D. Hungarian hard rock at its finest and another
great addition to the festival.

04:25 - 05:25 - NEWMAN. Steve Newman has a lot to prove with this
show. It's his first live outing for a few years and with the right
song selection it could be his best ever. Here's hoping.

05:45 - 06:45 - EDEN. Another solid British band who have delivered on
both of their albums. Their live show sees them take their songs to
another level. I gaurantee that they will surprise many on this day.

07:00 - 08:00 - DAN REED. Dan Reed will be performing an acoustic show
that will comprise of old Network songs and newer Dan reed material.
With him getting rave reviews of his British tour of last year he will
definitely be one to watch.

08:20 - 9:20 - VON GROOVE. Von Groove gave me one of my best ever
concert experiences when they played at Z Rock the first time many
moons ago. I'm hoping that they repeat that experience with this show.
They have the songs and the capability. Let's hope they put the two
together and blow us away.

09:40 - 10:50 - TED POLEY. If Bob Catley is the U.K.'s peoples' front
man then Ted would have to be his U.S. equivalent. I have no doubt
that Ted and Vic will give 1000% and make this a show to remember.
Sure to be one of the highlights of the whole weekend.

11:10 - 00:45 - JOHN WAITE. This, my friends, will be awesome and then
some. John Waite in the U.K. for the first time since the Eighties.
With such a rich back catalogue to choose from, John Waite has the
potential to be absolutely mind-blowing. I personally would love to
see plenty of Bad Englsih songs, a sprinkling of Babys and a liberal
amount of solo material. Please!

Tickets are still available online at http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest
or by PayPal via zonlinesales@... for £47.50 + £1 recorded
mail [please remember to include your address and details regarding
your order] or call 07818 258294 for mail-order details [Mon - Fri 9 -
7 / Sat 10- 12].

A minimal amount of tickets are available from the following outlets
on a first come first served basis:

ST Records, Dudley tel: 01384 230726
JB's, Dudley tel: 01384 253597
X Records [over counter] Bolton

http://www.zrecords.net/
http://www.myspace.com/zrockfest

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-Cruz Del Sur Updates: Free Album Streaming And More

Spread the news: the following FULL ALBUMS are streaming now on Cruz
Del Sur's Web site:

Slough Feg - APE UPRISING
Crescent Shield - THE STARS OF NEVER SEEN
Crown The Lost - BLIND FAITH LOYALTY

Check it out!
http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/newsite/download.asp

SLOUGH FEG

With a 20-year long career and seven full-length albums, Slough Feg
are a reference for metal fans around the world. As with many
underrated American bands, the band had to first build their
reputation in Europe to be appreciated stateside. Today the band's
name lies among other top contemporary metal bands; incorporating a
healthy dose of NWOBHM and love for classic metal with their own
unique attributes, the band have infected and engrossed the minds of
thousands of fans in recent years, due in part to touring U.S. with
The Sword in 2008 and having over 150,000 plays on their MySpace page.

APE UPRISING marks another step ahead in the band's colorful history,
bringing forth another dose of trademark Slough Feg metal, invoking
tragic, emotional, passionate and yet ironic views on life. Around the
figure of founding member Mike Scalzi (vocals/guitar), moves a
versatile and talented lineup (bassist Adrian Maestas, "Don" Angelo
Tringali on guitar and new drummer Harry Cantwell) whose chemistry
reaches the highest levels yet on APE UPRISING, delivering what can be
considered the heaviest Slough Feg release ever!

http://www.sloughfeg.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sloughfeg

CRESCENT SHIELD

California's traditional melodic metal band Crescent Shield and label
Cruz Del Sur Music are now streaming the entire new album THE STARS OF
NEVER SEEN. Stop by the band's site or Cruz Del Sur's site to check
out the album now! The band features the talents of former Destiny's
End guitarist Dan DeLucie and former Onward vocalist Michael Grant,
drummer Craig Anderson (Ignite, Engine) and bassist Melanie Sisneros
(ex-New Eden, The Iron Maidens, Sinergy).

Crescent Shield enlisted the talents of legendary metal producer/
engineer Bill Metoyer to co-engineer, co-mix, and master the new album
and the artwork for the CD was again created by comic book artist
Gerry Alanguilan. THE STARS OF NEVER SEEN will be released by Cruz Del
Sur Music in North America on June 2nd, 2009.

http://www.crescentshield.com/
http://www.myspace.com/crescentshield

ENSOPH

Since 1997 Italian act Ensoph has forged an extremely artistic path
with their genre-blending concoction of extreme metal, gothic,
progressive and electro-industrial styles with a unique and
immediately recognizable weird experimental taste. Their aesthetic
research has its roots in the attempt to read and interpret the modern
inquietude for an unthinking future with suggestions coming from
esotericism, philosophy, apocryphal literature and tragical theology.
The result is a perfect soundtrack for the nowadays (yet ancient)
neurotic, insatiable, desperate hunger for apocalypse, as showcased on
their their fourth studio full-length REX MUNDI X-ILE.

After many successful live shows and festivals alongside bands like
Katatonia, Deathstars, Novembre, Arcturus, Dope Stars Inc. Kirlian
Camera, Theatres Des Vampires and more over the years the band hope to
infect North American audiences more than ever on the new album, and
eventually bring their madness stateside. REX MUNDI X-ILE is a
talented and versatile album that will please fans of gothic,
industrial, extreme and progressive music (and features a cover of
Alice In Chains' classic "Would?").

http://www.ensoph.it/
http://www.myspace.com/ensoph

CROWN THE LOST

Almost three years removed from their debut album REVERENCE DIES
WITHIN, melodic thrash metallers Crown The Lost return with their
second full-length, BLIND FAITH LOYALTY. The culmination of over a
year's worth of intense songwriting, band turnover and turmoil, and
unbridled creativity, BLIND FAITH LOYALTY sees CTL expand upon its
melodic thrash metal template, adding new, exotic layers of extremity,
grace, and technicality. BLIND FAITH LOYALTY hits stores on May 5th in
North America. The band has a CD release show and other local
performances planned for the coming weeks, and much more in the works
for the rest of 2009.

5/09/2009 The Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA - BLIND FAITH LOYALTY CD
release show
5/23/2009 C-Rock Live - Pittsburgh, PA
5/30/2009 RPM's - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Jacobs Dream

http://www.crownthelost.com/
http://www.myspace.com/crownthelostmetal

HADES

New Jersey's Hades came to the thrash metal scene in 1987 with the
release of RESISTING SUCCESS. After receiving glowing reviews in all
the major metal magazines they followed up a year later with the album
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED. In the U.S. Hades performed countless
shows opening for bands that included Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax,
Nuclear Assault, Manowar, Overkill and Danzig, and during the summer
of 1989 they toured Europe for the first time. In the middle of the
tour they decided to break up after the tour was over. Alan Tecchio
moved to Texas to join WatchTower. Dan Lorenzo started a doom band
that he named Non-Fiction. Alan eventually rejoined up with Dan in
Non-Fiction; they released three albums and toured the world. In 1999
Hades got back together. Over the next three years the band recorded
three new albums for Metal Blade Records. They put in a strong
performance at the Wacken Festival in 2000. Then, just as quickly,
they were gone once again.

Never got to see Hades live? The BOOTLEGGED IN BOSTON 1988 DVD is your
chance! Watch as the band opened for Manowar and Nuclear Assault on
December 30th, 1988. The DVD includes interviews with Dan Lorenzo,
Alan Tecchio, Jimmy Schulman, Ed Fuhrman and Scott LePage, tons of old
video clips, live footage, TV appearances and more. BOOTLEGGED IN
BOSTON 1988 hits the streets in North America on May 5th.

http://www.myspace.com/hadesusa
http://www.DanLorenzo.net/hades

Cruz Del Sur Music
http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/cruzdelsurmusic

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-New Celtic Legacy Album: Writing In Progress

[Note: This is from the band's mailing list. - Steve]

Greetings!

We're very happy to report that the band has begun writing new
material which will end up on a new album to be entitled THIRTEEN
WINTERS.

We're still in the very early stages of writing so we have no
timeframe for recording scheduled as yet. But we're hoping to have all
writing completed by the end of the year with a view to recording and
releasing the new album in the first half of 2010.

So far the indications are that the next tracks will be something of a
return to the epic direction of the band's RESURRECTION album. It's
sounding good so far.

If you want to keep up to date with the very latest album information,
regular updates will appear on the band's forum over the next few
weeks and months. You can get there via the band's main Web site
http://www.celtic-legacy.com/ .

Also on the site are new YouTube videos and pics from the band's
recent live shows.

Legacy is also looking for a booking agent/tour manager to take charge
of gigs for 2010. We're trying to get things organised very early to
fill up our calendar for next year. If you know someone who fits the
bill, please get them to contact us so we can discuss where to go
next.

As always, you can hear clips of the band's music on the Facebook and
MySpace pages. The links are below.

All the best and keep the faith,
Dave

http://www.celtic-legacy.com/
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Celtic-Legacy/15297611642
http://www.myspace.com/celticlegacy
http://www.phpbb88.com/celticlegacy/

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-Leap Dog Music And danaCreative Launch The "Lives" Project

Leap Dog Music and danaCreative are proud to announce The "Lives"
Project. "Lives" is a two-year project that will consist of four
E.P.s, four books, four graphic novels, and an extensive online
presence for the project as well as the lead characters.

The brainchild of musician John Taglieri, "Lives" was born of a series
of songs written in early 2009. Taglieri and his co-writer Brad
Whitley, in the midst of writing what was to be the second in a string
of E.P.s, realized that they had a storyline in their latest round of
compositions. Taglieri took the storyline idea and mushroomed it.
Contacting storywriter Gil Gonzalez, they formulated the E.P./book
combination, with each track correlating with each chapter of the book
released with it. Taglieri then contacted long time friend and graphic
designer Tony Marchesani, and brought him into the project to handle
the graphic novel side.

Chronicling the lives of fictional characters Cate Alston and Max
Knight, "Lives" will follow them from their introduction and meeting
onto a two-year journey of life and all of the ups and downs related
to it. Self-professed rejects, Max and Cate were always unlucky, both
in life and love. Stumbling into each others lives starts a journey of
discovery, and honest soul searching that takes them across the
country.

The project will consist of four six-song E.P.s, books and graphic
novels, as well as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and blogger accounts
for the two main characters. The characters are going to build their
own friend and fan bases online to carry them through the project.

The project will release its first installment on June 2nd, 2009, with
subsequent releases in October '09, April '10, and October '10. The
project will have its home on the Web at
http://www.TheLivesProject.com/ .

CDs and books will be available at various retail outlets. Various
live shows as well as an in-store book tour are going to be planned to
support the releases.

http://www.JohnTaglieri.com/
http://www.myspace.com/johntaglierimusic

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-Powerwolf Celebrating "St. Satan's Day"!

Only a few days have passed since the release of BIBLE OF THE BEAST
and the limited edition double digi-pak (including a bonus DVD) is
almost sold out! Wolves of the World, hurry up if you still wanna get
a copy!

And then...it's Walpurgis night tonight! And for a real celebration
the Wolves have posted a third song from BIBLE OF THE BEAST on their
MySpace so click here and celebrate "St. Satan's Day":

http://www.myspace.com/powerwolfmetal

BIBLE OF THE BEAST was released in Europe on April 24th / 27th!

"For the third time in a row they have outdone themselves! Each one of
the eleven tracks, all enhanced with massive choir sections, is a real
arena hit... [...] A masterpiece!"
- ROCK HARD (D), 10/10 points

"One hit follows another... "
- HEAVY (D), 11/12 points, Soundcheck #2

METAL HAMMER (D), Soundcheck #2

"BIBLE OF THE BEAST is a very strong record, that should be
recommended to every metal fan."
- METAL.DE, 8/10 points

"These five Germans are natural-born entertainers and BIBLE OF THE
BEAST is an album capable of providing exactly that -- entertainment!
[...] Crack up the volume, lads -- it's party time!"
- getreadytorock.com

"More bombast, [...] more power, more dramatically parts, more choirs,
more Powerwolf."
- powerofmetal.dk

http://www.powerwolf.net/

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-Nigel Dupree Band Offer Good Old Fashioned "Rock And Roll" On Debut
Single/Forthcoming Album Due May 26th, 2009 On Mighty Loud!

Hailing from Kennesaw, Georgia and comprised of members Nigel Dupree
(vocals, guitar), Josh Hilton (bass), and Adam Townsend (drums), the
Nigel Dupree Band manages to be a throwback of sorts -- musically and
visually -- to such renowned goliaths as Kiss, Def Leppard, AC/DC, and
Bon Jovi. And the proof is in the trio's debut single, "Rock And
Roll," and forthcoming full-length debut, ATTRACTION, both of which
offer a healthy helping of raw high-energy rock and roll.

"We're definitely going against the grain," explains Dupree. "We're
throwing back to the '80s a little bit, and mixing in our own thing.
We have a modern sound and we're not indulging ourselves as much as
some bands with the stereotypical ''80s image.' It's just where we
find our influence, and that's what we like to stick with."

The son of Jackyl's Jesse James Dupree, Nigel and his band mates keep
it straight-ahead throughout ATTRACTION. "It just comes from wanting
to hear good simplicity in a rock song. So many bands today just
overthink what rock n' roll is. We're setting out to remind people
that rock n' roll is about having fun and playing some good music."

With a full tour being booked in support of ATTRACTION, fans can
expect to witness a pure rock n' roll spectacle when the Nigel Dupree
Band hits the stage. "No matter where we're playing, in our minds,
we're playing to a sold out Madison Square Garden, because that's what
we want the people watching it to receive. That's what we base the
band on -- we put on a great live show, high energy." And Nigel
especially is looking forward to what the future has in store for the
band. "Success comes with happiness -- success and happiness to me is
people enjoying what they do and create artistically. If people are
into it and love what we do that is success to me. And that's exactly
where I want to take it." As evidenced by ATTRACTION, the Nigel Dupree
Band has certainly taken a mighty loud n' proud first step.

The confirmed track listing for ATTRACTION is:

Late Night Girl
Rock And Roll
Sexy Little Thing
Shake It Hot
Love Machine
Darkness Of The Night
Have You Ever
Screaming
Too Hot To Handle
Top That Killer

Upcoming Nigel Dupree Band Shows:

May 1 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - McAllens - Anderson, South Carolina
Jul 10 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - McGuffys House Of Rock - Dayton, Ohio
Jul 11 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - Clarks Bar And Grill - Coshocton, Ohio
Jul 12 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - Skylight Lounge - Lexington, Kentucky
Jul 17 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - Luckys - Lancaster, Ohio

For more information, visit:

http://www.myspace.com/nigeldupreeband
http://www.mightyloud.com/nigeldupreeband.html

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-Alestorm: New Album & Release Parties

At the end of May, the crazy Scottish buccaneers will set sail again
to present their fans with their new album BLACK SAILS AT MIDNIGHT.
The upcoming full-length consists of just the right blend of sing-a-
long refrains, catchy pirate melodies, and numerous mugs of rum.
However, that's not all, because the limited edition comes with a
special bonus DVD that includes the band's performance at the 2008
Wacken Open Air. Fans may watch an exclusive teaser here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwwmglYX7QE&feature=channel_page

In addition, release parties will be held in throughout Germany to
celebrate the release of the new album. Pirates -- and those who want
to join their ranks -- will want to be part of this saucy corsair
debauchery. Start sharpening your grapnels!

23.05.09 - Kleve / Radhaus
23.05.09 - Frankfurt / Speak Easy
29.05.09 - Ludwigsburg / Rockfabrik
29.05.09 - Gelsenkirchen / Campingplatz RockHard Openair
29.05.09 - Düsseldorf / Papidoux
29.05.09 - Berlin / Halford
29.05.09 - Pitch Black / Niederkrüchten
30.05.09 - Cuxhaven / Rockcafe
31.05.09 - Hamburg / Ballroom
03.06.09 - Darmstadt / Steinbruchtheater
05.06.09 - Leverkusen / Shadow
06.06.09 - Hannover / Labor
06.06.09 - Leipzig / Hellraiser
13.06.09 - Osnabrück / DK-Dance

Presented by EMP, sounds2move, metal.de und Rock Hard!

http://www.alestorm.net/
http://www.myspace.com/alestorm

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-Swashbuckle "Cruise Ship Terror" Video Stills Available + Debut
Coming Soon!

New Jersey's very own pirate Armada Swashbuckle recently posted the
brand new song "Cruise Ship Terror" from their upcoming Nuclear Blast
debut BACK TO THE NOOSE on the band's MySpace page!

BACK TO THE NOOSE will be released on July 24 (Europe) and August 11
(North America), so be prepared for some real a** kicking pirate metal
soon!!

In other news, Swashbuckle recently shot a video for the track "Cruise
Ship Terror" which will be made available online quite soon!

Commented Commodore Redrum:

"Arrg, legendary metal music video director David Brodsky (Kataklysm,
Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder) by chance caught us pirates in the act
of looting and pillaging a fine vessel along the seas of the Atlantic.
With nary a chance of escape, David bartered passage to dry land in
exchange for rendering a motion picture tale of our nautical
pilferings."

Some video stills taken directly from the "Cruise Ship Terror" music
video can be viewed on the bands MySpace photo section:

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=13\
443692

The video will face its premiere soon, so keep your last remaining eye
peeled and prepare your peg leg for some heavy dancing!

The band are currently on Paganfest North America Part II along with
label mates Korpiklaani, Primordial, Moonsorrow and Blackguard!

http://www.swashbuckle.info/
http://www.myspace.com/swashbuckle
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swashbuckle/71641780327

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-Stream Of Passion: New Drummer & New Album

After many years of great musical collaboration, Stream Of Passion and
drummer Davy Mickers have parted ways due to personal considerations.
Davy took this step in order to devote more of his time to his family.
As a result, he found he could no longer give Stream Of Passion 100%
of his energy. The band members wish him much happiness on this new
journey in his life!

Stream Of Passion is thrilled to present their fans with their new
drummer: Martijn Peters. Martijn earned his extraordinary skills by
playing and touring with bands like novAct, Backwater and Stentorian.
He joined Stream Of Passion just in time to play the upcoming dates in
support of their highly anticipated new album THE FLAME WITHIN.

In addition, Stream Of Passion relaunched their MySpace site and new
clips from the upcoming album are available for the fans' listening
pleasure.

http://www.streamofpassion.com/
http://www.myspace.com/streamofpassionband

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-Vanexa -- The Prime Mover Heavy Metal Band From Italy

Vanexa the Prime-Mover Heavy Metal band is BACK!

We have played Heavy Metal since 1980. The FIRST Italian heavy metal
album is our VANEXA (1983), we have played on Play It Loud Festival
with Exciter, Jaguar, Jag Panzer, etc., and our singer is Robert
Tyrant (ex-Labyrinth). Robert Tyrant played with Jan Paiste, Glen
Hughes, Ken Hesley, etc. -- one of the most important metal voice
around.

Lineup:
Roberto Tiranti - Voice
Silvano Bottari - Drum
Sergio Pagnacco - Bass
Artan Selishta - Guitar
Alex Graziano - Guitar

Discography
VANEXA - Durium/DiscoIn - 1983
BACK FROM THE RUINS - Minotauro Records - 1988
METALLO ITALIA - Reflex Records - 1986
MOUNTAIN OF METAL - 1992 - Mountain Records
AGAINST THE SUN - 1994 - Minotauro Records
SAMPLER - 1994 - Lucretia Records International
TRIBU' TO MOSTAR - 1995 - Arte Musica Records
VANEXA - 1999 - Minotauro Records
BACK FROM THE RUINS - 2001 - Minotauro Records - CD with 5 Bonus
tracks
VANEXA - 2004 - Markuee Records - CD with 3 bonus tracks
BACK FROM THE RUINS - 2006 - Markuee Records - CD with 5 Bonus Tracks
1979/1980 - 2009 - Jolly Rogers Records

Please check us out:

http://www.myspace.com/vanexahm
http://www.vanexa.org/
info@...

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-Riverside - ANNO DOMINI HIGH DEFINITION

New studio album ANNO DOMINI HIGH DEFINITION by Riverside will be
released on June 22nd (Europe) and July 14th (North America).

ANNO DOMINI HIGH DEFINITION, Riverside's fourth album, is no concept
album in the classic sense, although it features a central theme and a
haunting message. "It's an album about people who know they need to
speed up or they'll get left behind," Duda summarizes the tracks,
adding: "About people who sometimes, despite themselves, will stop at
nothing to achieve their aims. It's an album about chaos, constant
race, uncertainty, stress, and the struggle to survive."

Experts have called Riverside a stylistic mix of Tool, Porcupine Tree
and Dream Theater, but Duda reckons that other influences are more
dominant on ANNO DOMINI HIGH DEFINITION: "We wanted to reflect the
energy of the early '70s and combine it with modern sounds. Now I
think there is more of a Rush, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple sound. But
at the end of the day, this record ultimately sounds like Riverside."

Available as regular edition and special edition digi-pak with bonus
DVD LIVE IN AMSTERDAM.

http://www.insideout.de/
http://www.riverside.art.pl/

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-Come On A Magical Journey With The Rhythm Devils' CONCERT EXPERIENCE,
As This Experience Is Unlike Any Other Concert

Grateful Dead Offshoot Project The Rhythm Devils Release DVD

Certainly one of the more intriguing Grateful Dead offshoot projects
is the Rhythm Devils. Led by long-time Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann
and Mickey Hart, the duo enlisted Phish bassist Mike Gordon into their
ranks in 2006 (rounding out the lineup are also guitarist Steve
Kimock, percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and former Deep Banana Blackout
vocalist Jen Durkin), and recently issued their first-ever DVD,
CONCERT EXPERIENCE. Directed by Jeff Glixman and Jim Gentile, CONCERT
EXPERIENCE is a two-DVD set (and 24-page hardcover book) -- disc one
features concert footage from Chicago, Illinois, and Sayerville, New
Jersey recorded in October 2006, featuring all original compositions
with lyrics by Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Each song is
represented visually with graphics, images, and effects that
complement the music -- a collection of "video vignettes," if you
will. Disc two features behind the scenes interviews, soundcheck
footage, and excerpts from various live concerts.

Starting in the mid-to-late 1970s, and continuing until the Grateful
Dead's last concert in 1995, most Grateful Dead concerts featured an
extended segment during the second set of improvisational drumming and
percussion by Hart and Kreutzmann who took over the stage as a duo
(with occasional guests). This segment was variously known to fans as
"Rhythm Devils," "Drums," or conversationally as "The Drums." It was
usually followed in post-1979 concerts by another extended
improvisation by the rest of the band, usually without the drummers,
which was known as "Space." The "Rhythm Devils" segment of a Grateful
Dead concert almost always segued out of a full-band song, and the
"Space" segment almost invariably would segue into the beginnings of
another full-band song as the drummers resumed their thrones with the
rest of the band.

This first run of CONCERT EXPERIENCE DVDs comes with a free download
card for one credit, and the audio is available on
http://www.fizzkicks.com/rhythmdevils . Via this link you can stream
full audio, and download the track you want. The rest of the album is
available for download, as well. Describing the concert experience as
a "72-minute magic carpet ride through time and space," Glixman mixed
the performance in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound at the StarCity Recording
Studios in Bethlehem, PA. Now fans will be able to soak up the full
CONCERT EXPERIENCE of the Rhythm Devils, in the comfort of their own
homes. "It is an experience," says Hart about CONCERT EXPERIENCE.
"Hopefully it will take you to some kind of a place that will create
some kind of good, and you will do some good things with the energy
that you would get from being part of that experience. When I look at
it, I smile; it makes me feel good and it is uplifting. That is what I
would hope you take from it."

Track listing

* "Comes The Dawn"
* "Fountains Of Wood"
* "The Center"
* "7 Seconds"
* "Your House"
* "Arabian Wind"
* "See You Again"
* "Next Dimension"

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

http://www.rhythmdevils.net/
http://www.starcityrecording.com/

About StarCity:
Formed in 2005, StarCity Recording Company was founded by Grammy-
nominated producer Jeff Glixman and partner Jim Gentile. Longtime
friend and associate Phil Ehart, founder and manager of the legendary
rock act Kansas, heads the Artist Development division. A full service
record label, StarCity houses a four-room state-of-the-art recording
studio based in Bethlehem, PA. Distributed by MRI, a division of RED
Distribution, the current artist roster includes Orange Sky, Nathan
Lee Jackson, and Native Window.

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-Jon Blank R.I.P.

We are deeply saddened by the news of Jon Blank's passing this past
Saturday night. Jon was well-known in Maryland and beyond for his time
plowing riffs with his band Rezin, and was the bassist on Scott "Wino"
Weinrich's critically-praised solo album PUNCTUATED EQUILIBRIUM.

An official statement from Jon's sister Andrea can be found on Rezin's
MySpace page:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=5165737&blogId=\
487053460

Also an official statement from Southern Lord's Greg Anderson is also
posted:
http://blog.southernlord.com/

Jon was a hell of a fun dude and will be missed greatly by us all. We
at Earsplit extend our condolences to Jon's family, friends and band
members.

-Liz and Dave / Earsplit PR

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-Emil Werstler Of Daath To Guest On Asylum Debut!

Asylum, the Chicago-based band featuring Markus Johansson (lead
vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass guitar), has confirmed that
Emil Werstler (Daath, lead guitarist) will shred a guest solo on the
debut album.

Johansson and Rox are joined on the debut Asylum album by drummer
Kevin Talley (Daath, Chimaira, Devildriver) and second lead guitarist
Larry Tarnowski (ex-Iced Earth).

In addition, Zimmers Hole vocalist The Heathen will record guest
vocals on the bonus track, a cover of Van Halen's "Get Up." Also
contributing to the CD are Gene Hoglan (Dethklok, Zimmers Hold,
Strapping Young Lad), David Shankle (Manowar, DSG), Andy La Rocque
(King Diamond), Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro, MAB), Roland Grapow
(Helloween, Masterplan), Bill Hudson (Power Quest, Cellador), and
Brendon Small ("Metalacolypse"/Dethklok creator).

Asylum is currently unsigned and seeking a suitable label to release
the CD and begin touring.

For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/officialasylum .

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-Emperor Multimedia Update

Emperor Multimedia announces it is discontinuing production of its
famous THE ALLIANCE CD as of the end of this year. The organization
cites falling CD sales and a limitation in the legal contracts
governing the release for its termination. They say it may return at a
future date but for now it must go. There is such a large stockpile of
the CD that it will most likely be seen available in retail for some
time to come, however. THE ALLIANCE was the CD that launched the
company. The organization's very first release saw several indie bands
get notoriety. The CD received international commercial airplay upon
release and retail sales in some 100 nations. Derek McDonald, the
producer (and company founder), received numerous requests for his
services by other bands and organizations as a result.

In other news Derek McDonald is back at the helm as pilot of Emperor
Multimedia, after taking a near 9 month absence to attend University
(returning to complete a degree). He will be returning to school this
fall, however. In the mean time reconstruction on many areas including
the Web sites need to be done. Several new artists have entered
Diskery, an operation that has diversified since its Metal roots to
include artists of almost every music taste. McDonald has also written
several Gothic short stories, one of which is being prepped for
publishing now. One U.S. based literary magazine is said to have
offered just under $4,000 for the rights to publish. The first story
in the series "Train Of Consequences," a 4,000-word story in the
Gothic Horror fiction category that has been cited as "a piece of
classic literature in the making," and "perfect for TV," is in the
final stages before release. It is expected to be released this fall.

Emperor Multimedia in league with the Computer Science department at
Ryerson University are set to begin construction on a new type of
electronic computer. The computer will read all formats of media and
be universally compatible to all software. The project is expected to
take 3 years to complete.

That is all, thanks for your continued support.

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*** PRESS RELEASE #24 ***
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-"Gothkill": It's Open Season On Goth Kids!

Available On DVD May 12, 2009

Wild Eye Releasing is pleased to announce the release of cult New York
midnight movie "Gothkill" on DVD, featuring the dark talents of
Flambeaux and FUSE favorite Mistress Juliya.

When Catholic priest and inquisitor Nicholas Dread finds out that
innocents are being burned as witches he decides to do something about
it. Unfortunately for him, his superiors don't agree and he's burned
at the stake alongside two women he forced confessions from. While
dying, Nick curses God and makes a pact with Satan to reign over his
own kingdom someday at any cost.

Now, in 21st century New York City, Dread has returned to finish the
deal. His end of the bargain with Satan must be fulfilled, and many
will die so Dread can take the throne in his kingdom of over one
hundred thousand corrupt souls. He just has to find the right bunch of
victims...and it just so happens the best Goth Club in the city is
ripe for this bloodthirsty butcher bent on revenge!

Can a group of Goths and wanna-be vampires hold their own when the
real thing arrives?

This tongue-in-cheek, JJ Connelly horror fest features a willing cast
of New York underground and avant guard music and fetish performers,
including Flambeaux, Eve Blackwater, and Fuse's Mistress Juliya.

"Grown men shouldn't wear shiny black lipstick, and 'Gothkill' is
bloody good fun."
- B Through Z

"Deals with the Devil may not be new to horror films, but Connelly's
spin on the premise is fresh."
- Soho Journal

Official Selections: Coney Island Film Festival (2008) and Evil City
Film Festival (2009)

Most Evil Extras:
• Audio/video commentary by Connelly, Falmbeaux, and Blackwater
• Q&A with JJ Connelly from a New York City screening
• "Gothkill" live performance chronicle
• Production and publicity still galleries
• Original trailers

Web site and Trailer:
http://www.wildeyereleasing.com/gothsite.html

UPC: 804879135296
Prebook: April 7, 2009
Street Date: May 12, 2009
Retail: $19.95
Run Time: 75 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO:

DVD artist Mike Hrubovcak: Based out of the Philadelphia/N.Y.C. area,
Mike Hrubovcak has been heavily involved in the metal scene both
musically and artistically since 1992. His artwork has graced many a
death metal album cover and he's worked with a multitude of bands,
record labels and magazines worldwide including Century Media, Metal
Blade and Relapse Records, Revolver and S.O.D. Magazines and
Mortician, Grave, Sinister, Cattle Decapitation and Avulsed among many
others. Besides spending time illustrating album covers, Mike is the
vocalist for the Monstrosity, Vile and others.

Says Hrubovcak about his first foray into the horror DVD market:
"Working on 'Gothkill' was Satanically refreshing and fun."

"Gothkill" director JJ Connelly: First time write/director JJ Connelly
has spent years working behind the scenes, and his technical
experiences run the gamut from underground art films to mainstream
blockbusters. He's also spent years working on Broadway, in
television, live rock shows, and even in opera. It was during this
time that James met many of the cast of "Gothkill." Connelly wrote
prose, poetry and short stories before he started writing for the
screen, and prefers to write escapist material. Although serious
subjects are often touched upon, his aim is to entertain. Look for
more exploitation material in the future.

Says Connelly about his first time at bat in the horror realm:
"Everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong during production
of this movie, and yet, I got exactly what I set out to create. A
campy, B-grade midnight movie that's fun to watch."

"Gothkill" star Mistress Juliya ("Devil Girl"): Juliya Chernetsky, AKA
Mistress Juliya, is a television personality best known for her stint
on the Fuse network, formerly known as MuchMusicUSA. She hosted the
heavy metal-themed program "Uranium" and a call-in and e-mail advice
program called "Slave To The Metal," for which Sirius Radio recently
signed her to do a radio version. She currently hosts several online
programs.

After over two years of being absent from Fuse, Juliya announced via
MySpace her return to Fuse to do a weekly hard rock/metal countdown
show. She also appeared on "The Weekly Riff," a panel show hosted by
Steven Smith. On September 22, 2008 she replaced Sami Jarroush as the
host of "No. 1 Countdown Rock."

Juliya and Connelly became friends during her early days at Fuse.
Connelly was on the Fuse lighting crew at the time. Juliya appears in
several scenes throughout "Gothkill," which are a must see for her
legion of loyal fans.

Flambeaux ("Nick Dread"): Scottish-born fire-breathing performance
artist Flambeaux believes he has at least one thing in common with his
character Nick Dread. Both were burned at the stake during the middle
ages. At least, that's one of the reasons he credits his life long
fascination with fire with, and for taking the lead role in
"Gothkill." Long before his recent stint as a contestant on "America's
Got Talent," Flambeaux has been doing fire shows and making exotic
costumes to go with his performances for most of his adult life. He
started out doing street performances in Ireland and Scotland. Since
then, he's done elaborate fire shows at star-studded events from Las
Vegas to Europe. Flambeaux has also had a recurring role on the TV
show "Mission Fashion," wrote and directed his own Off Broadway show
"World Of The P Cult," and has also appeared on "The Late Show With
David Letterman."

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-Sweet Cyanide To Release Their Self-TItled Debut Album July 7th On
Break Down Lane Music

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- New York's post-hardcore outfit Sweet Cyanide will
kick off the summer with the release of their self-titled debut CD,
SWEET CYANIDE on July 7th on Break Down Lane Music. Sweet Cyanide has
a knack for blending the energy of more abrasive bands with great pop
hooks, spiked with hair-raising guitar solos. The first single, aptly
titled "Crash Theory," will hit airwaves late August in time for the
band to announce tour dates. "'Crash Theory' was written about a
person who purposely destroys the relationships around themselves just
to thrive on the feeling of loneliness and the high of putting it back
together," explains singer Sal Scoca.

Sweet Cyanide is comprised of four individualistic, yet united
stimulation junkies. "All four of us are literally insane -- but each
in a totally different way," laughs Angelo Fariello. The bassist grew
up idolizing Nikki Sixx, Paul McCartney and Gene Simmons, and loves
that SC's live show is "like a punch in the face." He terms lead
singer, Sal Scoca, an evil genius, getting inside your head and making
you believe you're orange. Sweet Cyanide is the collective endeavor of
members from two N.Y.C. based bands that are well recognized on the
regional scene, Crashbox and Moment Theory. Sal Scoca (Vocals/ Guitar)
and Angelo Fariello (Bass), both from Crashbox developed a solid bond
with Mike Bambace (Drums) and Joe Salvatore (Guitar) from Moment
Theory.

SWEET CYANIDE carries a light sexual theme on the record dealing with
the typical rock concept of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll but with the
band's own little twist. It is a solid and true rock record in the
veins of Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver and all that came before them
that make this album a must-have for your collection!

SWEET CYANIDE track listing:

1. Crash Theory
2. S.L.M
3. Black & White
4. American Me
5. Certain Shadows On The Wall
6. Heart Breaker
7. Between Us
8. I Wish U Would
9. Under The Sun
10. When We Were Young

For more information go to http://www.sweetcyanide.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/sweetcyanidenyc .

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*** PRESS RELEASE #26 ***
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-Mortiis Conquers The Web With New Profiles At ReverbNation And
Twitter

TRENTON, N.J. -- Mortiis is inviting fans to visit its new
ReverbNation.com profile. Fans will be able to keep up to date on the
group's latest activities, join the new Mortiis mailing list, and sign
up to be a part of the Mortiis Street Team. Under the Widgets and
Banners tabs are customized banners ready to invade the Internet plus
a whole bunch of awesome widgets.

"Places like ReverbNation have made it a lot easier for bands like to
us to set up great street teams and working more closely with our
street team members," said Mortiis. "When you've joined the Street
Team, we'll be able to communicate with you in a much more personal
and cool way than before and we can't wait to get to do that."

The current Mortiis mailing list system will remain in place
temporarily, but be sure to sign up at ReverbNation so as not to miss
any future mailings. Click
http://www.reverbnation.com/mortiis?add_email=true and check the box
to join the street team.

The Hate Generation ( http://www.streetteam.mortiis.com ) street team
page will remain as the heart of the Street Team operation, and
flyers, banners (such as flash banners not available at ReverbNation),
and various links will be available there. The Hate Generation MySpace
page ( http://www.myspace.com/officialmortiisstreetteam ) will also
remain.

Mortiis is also now on Twitter with a profile at
http://www.twitter.com/Mortiis .

Mortiis has posted a selection of still shots from the band's two
upcoming videos at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/officialmortiis/3459141116/in/set-72157617080833012
.

The twisted images are a peak into the twisted minds of Norway's dark
industrial metal hybrid and are not for the faint of heart.

Mortiis recently completed the recording of THE GREAT DECEIVER, the
band's most ambitious and relentless recording to date.

Web:
Official Web site: http://www.mortiis.com/
Mortiisbay - Shop: http://stores.ebay.com/Mortiisbay
Vampirefreaks: http://vampirefreaks.com/u/mortiis
TRIG: http://www.trig.com/official_mortiis

For instant songs and remixes: http://www.mortiis.com/downloads
Media Centre: http://www.mortiis.com/media

Twitter: Get all our gibbering nonsense on an almost daily basis.
Follow us on Twitter.

ReverbNation: Awesome place, awesome banners & widgets. Wanna help
promote Mortiis? This is a great place to get started.

The Hate Generation: Wanna be part of our kool gang? Join The Hate
Generation. Become a hater. This is where you pick up all the promo
gadgets.

The Hate Generation MySpace: This is where you can find out about the
latest street team goings on, check out who else is on the team, etc.

Mortiisbay: Get your Mortiis merch here. We have it all: CDs, DVDs,
Shirts, Vinyl, memorabilia, rarities, you name it.

The Mortiis Rambler: This is where you get the latest Mortiis.
Whatever happens, we slap it down on the desk right here. All for you.
You can either subscribe to the blog itself, or grab the Widget and
get the news right into your own profiles.

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*** NEWS/RUMORS ***
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-VH1 announced Sebastian Bach will perform May 9 at Citi Field in New
York, as part of the New York Mets' Autism Awareness Day. Bach's set
will be "in support of VH1 Classic Rock Autism, a campaign that is
designed to help educate parents and build awareness about autism. VH1
Classic Rock Autism also helps to raise funds for a variety of autism
research, advocacy and support organizations."

-In Black Sabbath news, the latest issue of the Pilgrims Of Sabbocracy
mailing list published the set list played by Heaven & Hell at its
first show in Bogota, Colombia: "E5150" (intro tape), "Mob Rules,"
"Children Of The Sea," "I," "Bible Black," "Time Machine," drum solo,
"Fear," "Falling Off The Edge Of The World," "Follow The Tears," "Die
Young," "Heaven And Hell," "Country Girl/Neon Knights" (encore). The
show was webcast live. The band's new album THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
reportedly will debut at #8 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. See
http://www.black-sabbath.com/ and http://www.heavenandhelllive.com/
for more.

-Edguy's F*CKING WITH FIRE live set is out now on Nuclear Blast. The
show was recorded in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and comes in DVD, 2-CD, and 2-
CD + DVD formats. The DVD features 5.1 Dolby Digital and PCM Stereo
sound with English subtitles, and bonus material including a 57-minute
documentary and the "Superheroes," "Lavatory Love Machine," "Ministry
Of Saints," and "King Of Fools" video clips. Tracks include "Catch Of
The Century," "Sacrifice," "Babylon," "Lavatory Love Machine," "Land
Of The Miracle," "F*cking With Fire," "Superheroes," "Save Me," "Tears
Of A Mandrake," "Mysteria," "Avantasia," "King Of Fools," and "Out Of
Control." See http://www.edguy.net/ and http://www.myspace.com/edguy
for more.

-Epica's 2-CD set THE CLASSICAL CONSPIRACY is a double live affair
recorded with the Orchestra of Miskolc, Hungary. The first disc
"contains a classical set of original compositions," while the second
features Epica material "backed by the orchestra." CD #1: "Palladium,"
"Dies Irea," "Ombra Mai Fu," "Adagio," "Spiderman Medley," "Presto,"
"Montagues & Capulets," "The Imperial March," "Stabat Mater Dolorosa,"
"Unholy Trinity," "In The Hall Of The Mountain King," "Indigo," "The
Last Crusade," "Sensorium," "Quietus," "Chasing The Dragon," "Feint."
CD #2: "Never Enough," "Beyond Belief," "Cry For The Moon," "Safeguard
To Paradise," "Blank Infinity," "Living A Lie," "The Phantom Agony,"
"Sancta Terra," "Illusive Consensus," "Consign To Oblivion." See
http://www.epica.nl/ and http://www.myspace.com/epica for more.

-Updated Great White tour dates:

5/15 - Angels Roadhouse, Yucaipa, CA
5/16 - 4th & B, San Diego, CA
5/20 - Food City Race Night, Bristol, TN
5/22 - Club Red, Tempe, AZ
5/23 - Blue Water Resort, Parker, AZ
5/30 - Waterloo Days, Waterloo, IA
6/6 - Mid America Drag Way, Geuda Springs, KS
6/13 - Crossroads, Kansas City, MO
6/27 - KGGO Summer Jam, Des Moines, IA
7/2 - Riverfest, La Crosse, WI
7/12 - Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK
7/17 - Club Big, Great Falls, MT
7/18 - Sandy Downs Race Track, Idaho Falls, ID
7/19 - Bull Moose Saloon, Alpine, WY
7/24 - Half Way Jam, Royalton, MN
8/1 - Redwood County Fair, Redwood Falls, MN
8/13 - Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA
8/14 - Canyon Club, Agoura, CA
8/15 - Rockfest 2009 Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA
8/20 - Food City Family Race Night, Bristol, VA
8/21 - Northwood Rock Rally, Glen Flora, WI
8/22 - Rock Gone Wild, Algona, IA

See http://www.greatwhiterocks.com/ , http://www.mistabone.com/ , and
http://www.myspace.com/officialgreatwhite for more.

-The Last Vegas's WHATEVER GETS YOU OFF is out now on Motley Crue's
label Eleven Seven. Track list: "Whatever Gets You Off," "I'm Bad,"
"High Class Trash," "Loose Lips," "Apologize," "Cherry Red," "Another
Lover," "Dirty Things You Do," "White Lies," "Love Me Bad," "Outta My
Mind." The band won the "U.S. talent Make Rock History" contest, from
a field of 8,000 entrants. Check out song clips and the "I'm Bad"
video at http://musicbuymail.eu/?i=27414 .

-Check out the video for Lazarus A.D.'s "Thou Shall Not Fear" at
http://www.metalblade.de/videos/lazarus/thoushallnotfear.wmv .

-Johnny Lima's LIVING OUT LOUD is out now. Hype: "2009, after spending
the last three years lending his production skills to artists like
Dirty Penny, Miss Crazy, Diamond Lane and the new supergroup
Freakshow, Johnny Lima is back with a new album of his own. The album
titled LIVING OUT LOUD showcases a much more guitar oriented approach
then Johnny's previous releases, and includes amazing guitar work by
Danny Danzi, Christian Wolff, and Johnny's long time friend and
guitarist Craig Takeshita, and there's still lots of Melody, Hooks,
and 100+ backing vocal tracks to sing along to throughout this rockin'
new album." Track list: "All I Wanna Do," "Wildflower," "Hate To Love
You," "I'm On Fire," "Somebody To Love," "Caught In The Middle,"
"Gimme Some Rock, So I Can Roll," "Living Out Loud," "Still Waiting
For You," "Long Way Down," "Hard To Say Goodbye," "'Til Love Is Gone."
See http://www.johnnylima.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/johnnylima
for more.

-Rhino Bucket's THE HARDEST TOWN is out now via Acetate. Drummer Simon
Wright (AC/DC, Dio) and guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe (Kix) are
now part of the fold. Hype has the disc delivering a "distinct brand
of three chord boogie rock n' roll unlike any other." The album's
track list: "The Hardest Town," "Justified," "Know My Name," "Dog
Don't Bite," "No One Here," "Street To Street," "Take Me Down," "She's
With Me," "You're Gone," "To Be Mine," and the bonus track "Slip
Away."

-The 20th Anniversary Special Edition of Whitesnake's SLIP OF THE
TONGUE features a CD with six bonus tracks and a DVD. The set includes
"deluxe packaging" with a 24-page booklet with many photos, new cover
art, and new liner notes from David Coverdale. CD track list: ""Slip
Of The Tongue," "Judgement Day," "Fool For Your Loving," "Now You're
Gone," "Kitten's Got Claws," "Cheap & Nasty," "The Deeper The Love,"
"Slow Poke Music," "Wings Of The Storm," "Sailing Ships," "Sweet Lady
Luck" (B side), "Now You're Gone" (U.S. Single Remix), "Fool For Your
Loving" (Vai Voltage Mix), "Judgement Day" (LIVE...IN THE SHADOW OF
THE BLUES), "Slip Of The Tongue" (Live at The Monsters Of Rock, Castle
Donington 1990), "Kitten's Got Claws" (Live at The Monsters Of Rock,
Castle Donington 1990). DVD track list: "Fool For Your Loving '89"
(promo video), "Now You're Gone" (promo video), "The Deeper The Love"
(promo video), "The Deeper The Love" (live acoustic in Japan, from
STARKERS IN TOKYO), "Sailing Ships" (live acoustic in Japan, from
STARKERS IN TOKYO), "Judgement Day" (LIVE...IN THE STILL OF THE
NIGHT), "Slip Of the Tongue" (Live at The Monsters Of Rock, Castle
Donington 1990), "Kitten's Got Claws" (Live at The Monsters Of Rock,
Castle Donington 1990). Check out the liner notes at
http://www.whitesnake.com/new/slt-release/slipofthetongue.html .

Thanks to Two Side Moon/SLW Promotions, Alexander Ford, Joe Siegler,
HeadbangerNYC.com, Nancy B. Sayle, and Music Buy Mail for help
gathering some of this information.

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

-Yes, that was *the* Slash on "American Idol" last night. Wow. He's
been pretty universally regarded as "cool" by rockers for the last 20+
years but I wonder how his stint on the pop show will sit with his
fans. The briefly plugged his upcoming solo album, but his appearance
wasn't cheesy, and it's "Rock Week" after all so why not? (And I swear
I saw Vince Neil in the "Idol" crowd a week or two ago, too.) He
served as a "mentor" for the show's final four contestants, as each
one got to jam onstage with him and his band at the Roxy in Hollywood.
Slash was genial and offered a bit of commentary/criticism for each,
and even let one of them borrow his guitar for a song. Then with Slash
in the audience, the four performed their rock songs live with the
"Idol" house band backing them up. (It seemed like there were a few
extra guys up there, possibly including "Rock Star"/Paul Stanley Band
guitarist Rafael Moreira.) The screechy, flamboyant Adam Lambert did
Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," 17-year-old Allison Iraheta did
Janis Joplin's "Cry Baby," puppy-eyed Kris Allen did the Beatles'
"Come Together," and Tony Stark look-alike Danny Gokey did Aerosmith's
"Dream On." (And in non-competition moments, Allen and Gokey dueted on
Styx's "Renegade" and Lambert and Iraheta dueted on Foghat's "Slow
Ride." Yes, Foghat.) All in all, it was fun to see Slash on the show,
but the songs the contestants performed left me a little cold.

-The Mortiis press release had me scratching my head. Not to pick on
one guy, but does EVERYONE really need ALL those Web sites and stuff?
When does it all cross the line from being a cool way to keep in touch
with fans to being total overkill? I dunno man, I just don't have time
to check my favorite band's official site, forums, MySpace, Facebook,
Twitter, ReverbNation, YouTube, ILike, and whatever else. It's getting
crazy. Maybe I'm just old.

-So we now have that Dr. Pepper commercial with Gene Simmons and Kiss'
"Calling Dr. Love." Don't forget the recent phone commercial with
Motorhead's "Ace Of Spades," and now I saw the Arby's one with
Warrant's "Cherry Pie." What's next? A Viagra commercial featuring
W.A.S.P.'s "Animal (F*ck Like A Beast"???

-Regarding the Johnny Lima band... The guitarist's name is Craig
Takeshita. Takeshita. Really?

-In my current playlist: Devils Whorehouse - BLOOD & ASHES (Regain
Records), Orange Sky - DAT IZ VOODOO (StarCity Recording Company),
Devin Townsend Project - KI (InsideOut Music/HevyDevy Records).

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*** FEEDBACK ***
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1. From: echorider@... (Echorider)
Re: Warrant road report in #498

I've never been a huge fan of Warrent, but just had to say that that
road report from their drummer was special... really random and funny
stuff!

Cheers,
Suzanne

[We've run a couple of those now and they certainly are...random. :)
Funny, too. I don't see 'em changing any time soon, either. - Tim]

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