| June 22nd, 2009 |
- NIGHTMARE Ink Deal With AFM Records; New Album Details Available
French power metallers, NIGHTMARE have inked a deal for the world with
German giant metal label, AFM Record. The band is currently recording
their seventh studio album, co-produced by Achim Koehler (PRIMAL FEAR,
EDGUY, MASTERPLAN) at U3multimedia and Indiscreet Studios in Stuttgart,
Germany and Patrick Liotard at Peek studio in France.
The album entitled "Insurrection", will be released worldwide
through AFM on September 11th. The album cover has been made once again
by Swedish artist, Par Olofsson who did already the one of the previous
album, Genetic Disorder. Nightmare's 2009 line-up is: Jo Amore on vocals,
Franck Milleliri and JC Jess on guitars, Yves Campion on bass and David
Amore on drums.
The new album will feature nine songs including one exclusive concept-song
in two parts with two different singing on the same song: the part II
entitled 'Cosa Nostra... ' will be featured as a bonus track for Japan
and limited editions together with one more extra song.
Some of the new song titles are: 'Insurrection', 'Three Mile Island',
'The Gospel Of Judas', 'Decameron', 'Angels Of Glass' and 'Legions Of
The Rising Sun.'
Special guest vocalist on the album is Fabrice Emmanuelsson from ELLIPSIS.
Vocalist Jo Amore states: “We have come to the album of the maturity,
with strong emphasis on heavy guitar riffs in the vein of Arch Enemy,
Iced Earth but with the Nightmare heavy metal touch, but in the same
time, it’s more melodic when it comes to the vocals... We can’t
wait to play these songs live... We are recording this time in 4 different
studios: drums an arrangements at Savern Studio in France, vocals and
bass at Peek studio in France and guitars at u3multimedia studio in
Stuttgart (Germany) and mixing at Indiscreet Audio Studio in Ostfildern,
Germany."
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the band will perform a special
show as headliner for a DVD filming in their hometown of Grenoble at
the venue, Salle Edmond Vigne in Fontaine (France) on October 31st 2009
with special guests. Part of the special Metal Night : Metal Breakdown
3 Halloween Party.
For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/nightmareofficial
- Nihilitia's "Nihilist Militia" available now
To celebrate the band's debut they are offering a free mp3 from the
album, the song is "The One"
If you would like to offer it to your viewers you can download it here:
THE
ONE
"Heavy, progressive and aggressive, intrepidly going off the map
into uncharted territory. I dig it."
- Hellride Music
"The result is something that is very hard to classify with the
closest modern resemblance being maybe The Sword or a much more chaotic
version of Isis. Regardless of how one could classify Nihilitia, it’s
clear this is a new direction in rock..."
- All Metal Resource
http://www.myspace.com/nihilitia
- MANOWAR Embarks On "Death To Infidels Tour 2009"
Scheduled to headline 6 of Europe's largest heavy metal festivals, MANOWAR
embarks on this summer's "DEATH TO INFIDELS TOUR!" The undisputed
Kings of Metal have long crusaded to keep the spirit of "true metal"
alive. In 2009, the crusade blazes through Europe armed with allies,
HOLYHELL, and the legions of faithful metal warriors following the call
to raise their arms, lock their wrists and sound the cry "HAIL
AND KILL!"
"In every country in the world, there are the followers of "false
metal." MANOWAR and our fans are disciples of "true metal"
and feel the need to wipe the infidels off the face of the planet through
the power of heavy metal MANOWAR style," said Joey DeMaio, bassist
for MANOWAR.
The band sets forth on the crusade to conquer false metal tyranny, starting
with Europe this summer while headlining PROVISSIROCK 2009 in Seinäjoki,
Finland on June 13, 2009, HELLFEST in Clisson, France on June 21, 2009,
the METALWAY FESTIVAL in Zaragoza, Spain on June 27, 2009, the B'ESTFEST
AFTERSHOCK in Bucharest, Romania on July 5th, 2009 and the NORWAY ROCK
FESTIVAL in Kvindesal on July 10, 2009. The grand finale of the tour
will be MANOWAR's call to arms for true metal warriors the world over,
the Magic Circle Festival III on July 18, 2009 at the Loreley on the
Rhine River in Germany where the world premiere songs from their forthcoming
CD, entitled "Hammer Of The Gods" will be performed. The first
installment of "The Asgard Saga", their unique multimedia
fantasy adventure with bestselling author Wolfgang Hohlbein.
The "DEATH TO INFIDELS TOUR" promises to unleash the crusader
in you! For details and info on ticket sales, log onto http://www.manowar.com/
http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/.
To learn about "The Asgard Saga ," visit http://www.asgard-saga.com/.
Links: Manowar Website
- DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIER FOR "THE WRETCHED
FOREST" ON MYSPACE MUSIC!!
Nashville natives Destroy Destroy Destroy will exclusively premiere
their new music video for "The Wretched Forest" today on MySpace
Music.
The video for "The Wretched Forest," directed/produced by
Steve Stemac and edited by Ryan Kendrick of Digital Bohemia, transcends
historical time periods, taking us back to when quests for the Holy
Grail and slaying dragons were more than mere legend spoken by elders.
"The Wretched Forest," from Dx3's recent Black Market Activities
release "Battle Sluts," is in itself a perilous quest to revive
the artistic premise on which creative music videos once began, with
its 6 mm style film and fantasy-based story line.
Prepare to immerse yourself in a legend of honor, integrity and heroic
valor before the video premiers on Tuesday by checking out songs from
the band's release "Battle Sluts" on its MySpace page:
Http://www.myspace.com/destroydestroydestroy
Or on the Black Market Activities MySpace page:
Http://www.myspace.com/blackmarketactivities
Check out more work from Steve and Ryan of Digital Bohemia at:
http://www.digitalbohemia.com
- IMMORTAL: NEW ALBUM TITLE ANNOUNCED
Norwegian black metal band IMMORTAL have posted the following announcement
on their website:
“The new IMMORTAL album is finally recorded and will be released
in the autumn. The album title is: All Shall Fall. In two weeks, the
band will return to the stage at this year’s Sweden Rock [festival,
6 June]. See you there!”
All Shall Fall was recorded at Grieghallen Studio in Norway and Abyss
Studio in Sweden.
Visit IMMORTAL online at www.IMMORTALOFFICIAL.com
& www.myspace.com/IMMORTALOFFICIAL.
- Guitar Icon VINNIE MOORE releases LONG AWAITED STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW
- MAY 26TH, 2009
TO THE CORE – On MASCOT RECORDS U.S.A.
HOLLYWOOD –Almost a decade has passed as the much anticipated
Vinnie Moore’s solo release is about to invade the world –
TO THE CORE releases May 26th on Mascot Records U.S.A.
Moore’s spent the last several years out on tour with British
rock/metal band UFO. Once off tour, Moore spent time orchestrating his
new album meticulously laying down the tracks to his newest guitar instrumental
masterpiece.
Choosing a very retro-contemporary rock style mixed with many other
styles and influences, Moore decided he would make it a good old-fashioned
rock 'n' roll instrumental album. It’s just Vinnie Moore, his
guitar, and his raw guitar talent – all the ingredients that make's
this album a work of art.
TO THE CORE boasts such tracks as “Fly”, “Panic Attack”
and “Off The Hook.” All the songs take on unique tones has
Moore takes you on a journey track after track. “The only plan
I had when making this record was to do some things I have never done
before,” explains Moore. I am into many types of music and wanted
to make a record where I could just let it all pour out without limitations.
I am basically a rock guy but all these other influences that filter
into my music. You can hear many styles from an R&B/Hip Hop vibe
to one that is heavy but has an indian vibe with lots of exotic percussion.
I even have a couple tunes with techno elements, some funk, some blues
and some bepop. Hell, there is even some motorcycles on it and I even
played slide guitar on "Jigsaw" which is fairly new for me.
The common thread that ties it all together is probably the fact that
it's me playing guitar through it all.”
TO THE CORE was recorded at The Core. John “JD” Deservio
(Black Label Society/Bass) plays bass, Van Romaine on drums and Tim
Lehner on keyboards.
For more information please go to www.vinniemoore.com
or www.mascotrecordsusa.com
- THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's DVD, “Majesty”, hits Billboard
Charts in US & Canada
Los Angeles, CA – Metal Blade Records is proud to announce that
Detroit, MI's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has just hit the Billboard Top
Music Videos Chart at the #2 position in the US and #5 position in Canada
with the band's brand new and first ever DVD release, Majesty. Since
the band's inception, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has had a relentless worldwide
touring schedule ranging from successful appearances at European Festivals
to a blistering set at Loud Park in Japan to tirelessly crisscrossing
the US on Ozzfest and Sounds of the Underground, not to mention all
the headlining and support slot tours the band has been a part of. This
side splitting peek into the hard working band's humor laced brand of
daily life will have you smelling the funk of the van from coast to
coast and keep you coming back for more.
Here's what vocalist Trevor Strnad had to say about reaching the #2
and #5 spots on the Billboard Top Music Videos Charts; “We in
The Black Dahlia Murder are completely ecstatic about the reception
of our first DVD release for Metal Blade Records, Majesty! I won't lie
and say that I had no expectations of the release; throughout its creation
I had an inkling that we may be onto something. Having the second highest
charting music DVD in the states and the fifth highest in Canada is
more than enough proof that I was right! Thank you to the fans…this
DVD is dedicated to you and you alone. You are the reason this band
stays strong and keeps on going. Our most sincere thanks to our friend
and director Robbie Tassaro for his undying devotion to the project.
Without him, Majesty never would have happened. Stay tuned to the BDM…big
things are on the horizon!”
If you haven't picked up your copy of Majesty yet, the DVD (available
alone or in bundles with a t-shirt or hoodie) is available at the Metal
Blade Records online store HERE.
Majesty, 2DVD Digipak includes over 3 HOURS of footage featuring interviews,
performances and complete THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER audio/visual history.
Available everywhere May 12th 2009.
Disc 1
Feature Documentary consisting of ridiculous tour antics, live footage,
and band interviews.
Disc 2
The Black Dahlia Murder Live performing the following tracks from all
over the world:
Elder Misanthropy
Funeral Thirst
I'm Charming
Flies
A Vulgar Picture
Statutory Ape
Miasma
Everything Went Black
Worship
What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse
Deathmask Divine
Music videos:
Contagion (Directed by Jason Joseph)
Funeral Thirst (Directed by Jason Joseph)
A Vulgar Picture (Directed by Matt Bass)
Statutory Ape (Directed by Doug Spangenberg)
Miasma (Directed by Joe Lynch)
What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse (Directed by Robbie Tassaro)
Everything Went Black (Directed by David Brodsky)
http://www.myspace.com/blackdahliamurder
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- Six Feet Under Bassist Terry Butler To Replace Derrick Ramirez On
OBLITERHATE Debut
Due to Derrick Ramirez’s (ex-Dragonlord/ex-Testament) hectic schedule,
Terry Butler (Six Feet Under/ex-Death/ex-Massacre) will join the ranks
of OBLITERHATE and has recently laid down all the bass tracks at Redneck
Studios (owned by John and Donald Tardy of Obituary) for upcoming debut,
Blessing In Disgust.
Comments Terry Butler: “It's a great honor to be part of something
with musicians of this caliber. I would like to thank Calvin for offering
me the chance to play bass for OBLITERHATE. He has written some amazing
tunes for this release! Describing the music I would have to say that
it's very heavy and riffy. There's a good mix of thrash and death metal.
The lead work is amazing, the drums are crushing and what else can I
say - Dan Swanö on vocals! I had a lot of fun recording the bass
for OBLITERHATE. The bass tracks were recorded at John and Donald Tardy's
Studio - Redneck Studios. If anyone is looking to record, I highly recommend
using Redneck Studios!”
States OBLITERHATE guitarist Calvin Chiang: “Having such an amazing
musician like Terry Butler be involved in OBLITERHATE was exactly what
I needed for this band. Not only does Terry have the solid groove nailed
down to perfection, his work attitude towards this entire project was
more than spectacular! Both of us spent several weeks discussing the
song structures and Terry treated the band like it was his own. He wanted
to make sure he got every single note figured out before stepping into
the studio. A true masterclass musician in every sense of the word!
I would have no second thoughts to collaborate with Terry again if the
opportunity arises in the future. John Tardy was responsible for tracking
Terry’s bass tracks at their very own Redneck Studios, and I would
like to thank John for the total professionalism shown throughout the
entire recording and also for the patience in sending over the edited
bass tracks. The bass tracks that were laid down sound huge and monstrous!
I'm definitely very anxious to start working on the album again after
a long delay.”
OBLITERHATE is:
Calvin Chiang (Raspatul) – Guitars
Dan Swanö (Nightingale/ex-Edge Of Sanity/ex-Bloodbath) –
Vocals
Terry Butler (Six Feet Under/ex-Death/ex-Massacre) – Bass
Erik Sayenga (ex-Dying Fetus) – Drums
Mirai Kawashima (Sigh/Necrophagia) – Keyboards
James Murphy (Disincarnate/ex-Death/ex-Testament) - Guest guitar solo
Jeff Becerra (Possessed) - Lyrics
Rogga Johansson (Paganizer/Demiurg) - Lyrics and vocal arrangements
http://www.myspace.com/obliterhate
- TWISTED SISTER HUNGRY AGAIN
Rhino Re-masters 1984 Top 20 Smash Album With A Bonus Disc Of Unreleased
Studio Recordings, Plus A New Track By The Original Lineup For 25TH
Anniversary Edition
Limited Edition Pink Vinyl Package Accompanies CD and Digital Release
Available From Rhino June 30
LOS ANGELES -- After rocking clubs from Los Angeles to New York City
for more than a decade, Twisted Sister made its bones in 1984 with the
quintet's second Atlantic Records release, a Top 20 album that stormed
the charts with a string of hit singles and genre-bending videos. Rhino
proudly wears a Twisted Sister pin on its uniform, celebrating the album's
multi-platinum success with a 25th Anniversary Edition that includes
a bonus disc of unreleased outtakes and early demos from the original
sessions, as well as a new track recorded especially for this collection
by the 1984 lineup: Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Mark Mendoza,
and A.J. Pero. STAY HUNGRY 25th Anniversary Edition will be available
June 30 from Rhino Records at all retail outlets, including www.rhino.com,
for a suggested list price of $19.98 (CD), $12.99 (digital).
A limited edition pink vinyl package with the original "Stay Hungry"
album art and bonus poster will also be released this summer at the
suggested retail price of $24.98.
The first disc contains remastered versions of the nine tracks from
the May 1984 original. The album was a smash thanks to a pair of fist-pumping
anthems of youthful rebellion "I Wanna Rock" and "We're
Not Gonna Take It" that went Top 40. The band balanced those catchy
songs with the harder edge of metal classics like "Burn In Hell"
and "Horror-Teria," a macabre song that would later serve
as the inspiration for Strangeland, a 1998 horror film written by Snider,
who also starred as the sadistic Captain Howdy.
The bonus disc uncovers 15 unreleased recordings that range from alternate
versions of album tracks--including "We're Not Gonna Take It"--to
several non-album tracks such as "Death From Above," "Prime
Motivator," and "Pay The Price," a song from the band's
earlier club days. Along with the vintage tracks, the collection includes
"30," Twisted's first new song in 11 years recorded by the
band for the 25th Anniversary Edition.
"30" was originally written by Dee Snider with Marc Beeman
and Sharon Lawson for the reality series Gone Country. Dee says, "While
'30' was my attempt at a country song for the show, the realization
was that rock 'n' roll is a direct outgrowth of country music. Since
'30' was written about my Twisted Sister experience, it seemed only
natural for us to record it and rock it out."
More than a decade after Twisted Sister's last show, the band reformed
in 2001 for a benefit and continued playing together, including an astonishing
run of over 50 headline festival dates performing in front of two million
people in over 23 countries. In 2006, the band returned to the charts
with Twisted Christmas, a holiday album that buzzsaws through yuletide
classics such as, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silver
Bells." That same year, the Long Island Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inducted Twisted Sister. The band is currently at work on a new album
and a Broadway musical based on Twisted Christmas. Twisted Sister will
headline the annual Rocklahoma music festival July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Rock of Ages, Broadway's latest musical hit with five Tony® nominations,
features Twisted Sister prominently in its story line and with the band's
aforementioned iconic anthems, "I Wanna Rock" and "We're
Not Gonna Take It."
Were you there? Be sure to check out Twisted Sister's 1978 debut tour
and more at www.twistedsister.com
and www.myspace.com/twistedsister
STAY HUNGRY 25th Anniversary Edition
Track Listing
Disc 1
1. "Stay Hungry"
2. "We're Not Gonna Take It"
3. "Burn In Hell"
4. "Horror-Teria (The Beginning)"
a. "Captain Howdy"
b. "Street Justice"
5. "I Wanna Rock"
6. "The Price"
7. "Don't Let Me Down"
8. "The Beast"
9. "S.M.F."
Disc 2
1. "Death From Above"
2. "Prime Motivator"
3. "We're Not Gonna Take It" Early Demo
4. "Death Run"
5. "This One's For You"
6. "S.M.F." Early Demo
7. "We're Coming On"
8. "Call My Name"
9. "Burn In Hell" Early Demo
10. "Pay The Price"
11. "What's Love Without You"
12. "Our Voice Will Be Heard"
13. "You Got To Fight"
14. "The Price" Early Demo
15. "Stay Hungry" Early Demo
16. Radio Spot
17. "30" (New Track)
2009 TOUR DATES
May 30 – THE M3 ROCK FESTIVAL @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
MD
June 4 – Sweden Rock Festival, Solvesborg SWEDEN
June 26 – Metalway Festival, Zaragoza SPAIN
July 10 – Midnattsrocken Lakselv, NORWAY
July 12 – ROCKLAHOMA, Pryor OK
July 18 – Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne IN
Aug 22 – ROCK GONE WILD, Algona IA
Sept 12 – Memorial Hall, Plymouth, MA
- HUGE CANNIBAL CORPSE CONTEST JUST ANNOUNCED!
Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the following CANNIBAL CORPSE
contest in celebration of the band's upcoming gig, headlining the Hot
Topic Stage of this year's Rockstar Mayhem Festival, which kicks off
on July 10th in Sacramento, CA.
One Grand Prize winner will receive:
One (1) Autographed BC Rich IT Speed V guitar with EMG X-series 81/85
pickups and Twenty (20) packs of 'heavy' D'Addario strings
One (1) Cannibal Corpse T-Shirt
One (1) Cannibal Corpse Long Sleeve T-Shirt
One (1) Cannibal Corpse Hoodie
One (1) Cannibal Corpse Hat
One (1) Cannibal Corpse Patch
One (1) Cannibal Corpse "Limited Edition" Comic Book
One (1) "Evisceration Plague" CD w/ Autographed Booklet
One (1) Cannibal Corpse Poster Collection
One (1) Cannibal Corpse DVD Catalog (Includes 3 Full-length DVD's)
One (1) USB Flash Drive/Carabiner complete with Cannibal Corpse Audio
Catalog
Five Runners-Up will receive:
One (1) "Evisceration Plague" CD w/ Autographed Booklet
One (1) Cannibal Corpse T-Shirt
For terms and conditions and to enter the contest go HERE
and don't forget to catch the band live this summer on the Rockstar
Mayhem Festival.
CANNIBAL CORPSE
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL
Tour w/ Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, All
That Remains, God Forbid, Behemoth, Job For A Cowboy, The Black Dahlia
Murder, Whitechapel
07/10 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
07/11 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
07/12 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel Amphitheater
07/14 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheater
07/17 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
07/18 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
07/19 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheater
07/21 Kansas City, KS Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone
07/22 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
07/24 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheater
07/25 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Centre
07/26 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
07/29 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
07/31 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
08/01 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
08/02 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
08/04 Boston, MA Comcast Center
08/06 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
08/07 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
08/08 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
08/09 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
08/11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
08/12 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater
08/14 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
08/15 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
http://www.metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse/index.html
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- Behemoth "Evangelion" track listing revealed!
Behemoth will release its 9th full length album entitled Evangelion
on August 9th via Nuclear Blast in Europe and August 11th via Metal
Blade in US. The digi-pack edition will include a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes
footage and expanded artwork. The album is currently being mixed at
Musicbox Miloco Studios in London by Colin Richardson.
The track listing for the album is as follows:
01. Daimonos
02. Shemaforash
03. Ov Fire And The Void
04. Transmigrating Beyond Realms Ov Amenti
05. He Who Breeds Pestilence
06. The Seed Ov I
07. Alas, Lord Is Upon Me
08. Defiling Morality Ov Black God
09. Lucifer
http://www.myspace.com/behemoth
http://www.behemoth.pl
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- LES CLAYPOOL On Summer Escapade NOW!!!
OF FUNGI AND FOE released on Vinyl May 12th
HOLLYWOOD, CA - Les Claypool is taking over the northern hemisphere
as his summer tour started today May 26th in Charlotte, NC. This is
the 2nd leg of his year-long tour in support of his critically acclaimed
latest masterpiece OF FUNGI AND FOE out now on Prawn Song Records.
OF FUNGI AND FOE is the expansion of material Claypool has recorded
over the past few years for the video game “Mushroom Men”
and the motion picture “Pig Hunt”. Being inspired by these
2 projects Claypool decided to keep creating and turn it into an album.
The song Mushroom Men on this release is a more in depth version of
the theme song from the video game. Additionally a jam session with
Gogol Bordello’s charismatic front-man Eugene Hutz turned into
the track “Bite Out Of Life”. The band is comprised of Les
Claypool on bass/vocals, Paulo Baldi on Drums (Cake), Mike Dillon on
Percussion (Ani Difranco), and Sam Bass on Cello (Deadweight).
Special collectors’ addition of “OF FUNGI AND FOE”
came out on vinyl May 12th. This is a MUST HAVE for all Les Claypool
fans. This is a limited run so go to www.clubbastardo.com
and get your copy~
LES CLAYPOOL SUMMER TOUR DATES:
May
26 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
27 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
28 Hilton Head, SC Shoreline Ballroom
30 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater w/ Matisyahu
31 Orlando, FL House of Blues w/ Matisyahu
June
1 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing w/ Matisyahu
2 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle w/ Matisyahu
4 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall w/ Matisyahu
5 Ozark, AR Wakarusa
7 Dallas, TX The Palladium w/ Matisyahu
8 Houston, TX House of Blues w/ Matisyahu
9 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall w/ Matisyahu
11 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
12 Tempe, AZ The Marquee
13 Ventura, CA Ventura Theatre
19 Sacramento, CA The Grove @ Radisson Hotel
20 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
21 Medford, OR Britt Pavilion
23 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
24 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
25 Vancouver, BC Commodore
27 Edmonton, AB Event Center
28 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall
30 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings
July
1 Fargo, ND The Venue
4 Rothbury, MI Rothbury
5 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
6 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
7 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theater
9 Norfolk, VA Norva
10 Masontown, WV All Good Fest
11 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
12 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
17 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
For more information go to www.lesclaypool.com
or www.myspace.com/thereallesclaypool
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- SUNSTORM BUILDS A 'HOUSE OF DREAMS' ON NEW FRONTIERS RELEASE
TRENTON, N.J. - Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release for
the second Sunstor album, "House of Dreams."
This AOR masterpiece, featuring former Rainbow, Malmsteen, and Deep
Purple vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, will be out in America on May 19 via
Frontiers/Super D and in Japan on King Records.
The first Sunstorm album saw the light of day in 2006 when Turner accepted
Frontiers President Serafino Perugino's concept to blow the dust off
from some potential AOR hit songs that Turner had writtern for the aborted
follow up to his 1985 solo debut "Rescue You." It turned out
to be one of the most successful, straight-ahead melodic rock releases
of 2006. Jim Peterik (ex=Survivor, Pride of Lions) supplied additional
tracks and the album was rounded off with some other AOR classics picked
by Turner and Perugino.
The stunning production, courtesy of Pink Cream 69's studio wizard Dennis
Ward, was hailed as one of the highlights and key factors to the album's
success. When the second release was being planned, it was a natural
choice to ask Ward to be a part of the project again. This time, he
played bass and sang background vocals. He also enlisted Uwe Reitenauer
and Thorsten Koehne on guitars, Chris Schmidt on drums, and Gunter Werno
on keyboards.
Once again, Turner dug deep into the archives and found some classy
melodic rock gems to resurrect. One of the highlights that might sound
familiar to fans is "I Found Love," a song that Turner often
used to open up his concerts on the "Rescue You" tour. There's
also "Forever Now" and "Save a Place in Your Heart,"
where another AOR cult hero, Paul Sabu, appears among the writing credits.
Perugino also asked Turner to finally release "his" version
of the amazing ballad "Walk On" that Turner co-wrote with
Desmond Child (KISS, Bon Jovi, etc.) for the Jimmy Barnes album "Freight
Train Heart" in 1987. Additionally, Jim Peterik was called in to
offer his talents to Sunstorm once again. The results include "Tears
on the Pages" - a tune co-written by Jon Lind and Russ Ballard.
Peterik also contributed "Say You Will" and "Gutters
of Gold." Brothers Tom and James Martin (House of Lords, Khymera)
wrote the remaining tracks and were able to capture the spirit and quality
of songs expected from the Sunstorm project.
Turner, who recently returned from a tour of Russia with Over The Rainbow,
is excited about the release of "House of Dreams." “Once
again, Serafino and the staff at Frontiers have proved that they know
how to cater to melodic rock fans," he said. "I am glad that
they believed in the Sunstorm concept enough to get behind the release
of a second album. There are plenty of people all over the world that
love this genre of music and I still enjoy making it. It's also invigorating
and rewarding to be able to sing some of these songs that I co-wrote
or performed in the '80s that never had a chance to be released properly.
Jim Peterik came through again with incredible tracks - well structured
with compelling lyrics and melody changes. The Martin brothers also
brought in some songs that will probably translate great, live, and
that the fans will really enjoy.”
Sunstorm's "House of Dreams" is a real “must have”
for all JLT lovers and a stunning release for all melodic rock fans.
Final tracklisting includes: "Divided," "Don't Give Up,"
"The Spirit Inside," "I Found Love," "Say You
Will," Gutters of Gold," "Save a Place in Your Heart,"
"Forever Now," "Tears on the Pages," "House
of Dreams," and "Walk On."
www.myspace.com/frontiersrecordsusa
www.frontiers.it
www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords
- Dutch black-metal flagship CARACH ANGREN sets sail
CARACH ANGREN – STOP – RECORDING IN AUGUST – STOP
– ALBUM NAME: DEATH CAME THROUGH A PHANTOM SHIP – STOP –
RELEASED END 2009 VIA MADDENING MEDIA – STOP – SAVE YOUR
SOULS – STOP
On their pillage through the seven sickening seas, the haunted Dutch
four-master CARACH ANGREN boarded countless freighters and encountered
frightening boats to witness a story of naval terror and elemental fright
- for it is them who beheld as “DEATH CAME THROUGH A PHANTOM SHIP”!
As of August 2009, CARACH ANGREN will call at a port to record a report
of what should have better remained submerged in the fathomless depths
of the Oceans.
It shall be by the end of 2009 then when MADDENING MEDIA will open their
cursed chest and unleash the haunting contents upon the masses.
http://www.maddening-media.de
- SPIDER ROCKETS' NEWEST RELEASE UNLEASHED DIGITALLY ON MAY 19TH, NYC
DATE SUPPORTING DUFF MCKAGAN THE SAME DAY!
Crafting a sound that pushes the line between elegance and aggression,
New Jersey-based Spider Rockets has completed work on a self-titled
release that is a follow-up to 2007's buzz-worthy 'Ever After.' Comprised
of band members Helena Cos on vocals, Johnny Nap on lead guitar, Bones
Hackett on bass guitar and Dan Prestup on drums, Spider Rockets has
built a large and loyal fan base on the strength of a must-see live
show which has seen the group open for many renowned national acts.
'Spider Rockets' will be released on Tuesday, May 19th digitally through
iTunes,
Napster, Rhapsody, emusic, Amazon, Best Buy, Puretracks, FYE and other
digital portals. The same day, the group will open for Duff McKagan's
Loaded at the Gramercy Theater in NYC (the Spider Rockets' set time
is 8:00-8:30pm).
"We recorded with Eric Rachel at Trax East in New Jersey,"
explains Helena about the sessions that comprise 'Spider Rockets.' "It
was pretty stressful as we knew we had a lot to accomplish and were
on the clock for all of it with a lot of concentration on every instrument
and each layer of sound." The result is an impressively consistent
release from beginning to end, which showcases the quartet's trademark
modern rock sound that manages to be both melodic and muscular. "This
one has been well planned and thought out as collaboration between the
musicians and the engineer," adds Bones. "Every song can hook
you in just as much as the last. I don't feel like there is any filler
content at all on this album." Johnny adds "I think the quality
of the recording and the music on this CD has taken us to a new place
as a band and I'm very excited about it." Dan agrees "it was
a phenomenal experience working with Eric. I feel between us and him
in the studio, some great stuff happened."
But according to Helena, there are already some new tracks that are
her favorites. "I really like the chorus on the song 'Kiss You
Dead.' It's strong and the subject: love and hate makes it compelling.
'Disease' has a catchy main riff—how it starts at beginning of
the song, launches into the chorus and the energy that builds up to
the end. 'Let it Go' has a twisting, flowing feel that pulls you in—it
shows a different side of us, the guitar and bass bring this song to
a different place with a cool Middle Eastern vibe." Johnny adds,
"yeah, I really like 'Predator'—it has a such a hypnotic
verse that propels the song really well into a driving chorus."
Dan includes, "one of my favorites is 'Everything.' It has such
a cool dark energy to it and I love the melody."
As with their past releases, the group plan to tour heavily behind 'Spider
Rockets,' with Bones confirming that "fans can always expect a
tight energetic show from us. Simply put, we are in our element when
on stage." With the new album already quite an impressive accomplishment,
somehow, even greater things seem in store for Spider Rockets.
CONFIRMED SPIDER ROCKETS TOUR DATES:
5/19/09 The Gramercy Theatre with DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED (NYC,NY)
6/19/09 Riverstar Entertainment Complex w/DOKKEN (Cincinnati, OH)
6/20/09 Tequila Rocks w/DOKKEN (Huntington, WV)
6/26/09 Penn's Peak w/DOKKEN (Jim Thorpe, PA)
7/10/09 Riverstar Entertainment Complex w/MARCY PLAYGROUND (Cincinnati,
OH)
7/11/09 Riverstar Entertainment Complex w/JANI LANE (Cincinnati, OH)
7/24/09 The Party Zone (Jacksonville, NC)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.spiderrockets.com
www.myspace.com/spiderrockets
- Disarmonia Mundi's first album "Nebularium" remastered plus
6 new tracks in stores on the 26th of June
Italian death metallers Disarmonia Mundi announce they just signed a
deal with Coroner Records.
Before the release of their new album entitled "The Isolation Game",
scheduled for an October-November release, a completely remastered version
of their debut album "Nebularium" will see the light via Coroner
Records.
The re-release will contain a bonus cd entitled "The Restless Memoirs
EP" with 6 previously unreleased tracks and a completely new artwork.
"Nebularium + The Restless Memoires EP" will be released in
a double digipack the 26th of June.
"Nebularium" track list:
1. Into D.M.
2. Blue Lake
3. Mechanichell
4. Guilty Claims
5. Burning Cells
6. Demiurgo
7. Nebularium
8. Awakening
"The Restless Memoirs EP" track list:
1. Across The Burning Surface
2. Flare
3. Spiral Dancer
4. Kneeling On Broken Glass
5. Chester
6. Ghost Song
- Destrage's first album "Urban Being" in stores on the 24th
of June
Italian alternative melodeath metallers Destrage just signed with Coroner
Records for the release of their debut album entitled "Urban Being".
The album, presented as a breath of fresh air in the stagnant melodic
death-metal music scene, features an incredible technical approach and
some of the most versatile musicianship you will ever hear.
"Urban Being" has been produced by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia
Mundi, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Stigma) and will be released the 24th
of June.
"Urban Being" track list:
1. Trash for Sale
2. Art for Free
3. Self ID Generator
4. The H Factor
5. Joker the Fast
6. Infinite Dump System Circle
7. Beauty Clown
8. Digital Abuse
9. Very Important Pointless
10. Urban Being
A preview of the new tracks can be heard at the official Destrage MySpace
page: http://www.myspace.com/destrage
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