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Angelmilk Records is pleased to announce a new partnership with Andrew McNeice (owner/operator of MelodicRock.com), who will join the Angelmilk team to help develop the label further.
British based Angelmilk Records (www.angelmilkrecords.co.uk) has to date released the acclaimed Nexx album Another Dawn and recently signed Vox Tempus for a wider release of their debut album.
With a desire to expand the label, but a lack of time to do so, label boss Andy Bramhall approached McNeice, who he felt was in an ideal position to accept a new challenge.
Believing there is always room for a label with a desire to release only the highest quality music, a deal was struck.
McNeice will have a hands on role effective immediately, handling A&R (new signings and project development) and expanding distribution among other things.
Angelmilk owner Andy Bramhall comments: "I am extremely excited to have Andrew working for the label in his role heading up the A&R. Both of us think that there is room for more great music and artists to be developed in and around this scene.
Angelmilk has been kicking about for a year or so now and although we have a couple of projects in the pipeline, it has just been impossible to give the business the time and effort it deserves to be taken seriously, enter Mr. McNeice!
Andrew will be taking care of the day to day running of the label from sunny Australia. I have supported Andrew where I can over the past 2 years and I hope that with both our efforts we can build Angelmilk into a true force to be reckoned with, we are both looking beyond the standard here.
Please welcome Andrew to the team as I have done, and go easy on him while he settles in…stay tuned, its going to be great!!"
Andrew McNeice comments: "I couldn't be happier with my new role at Angelmilk. I must emphasize the fact that it is business as normal for MelodicRock.com. Absolutely nothing will change in regards to the site or the way it is run – with my daily updates and regular features all online as per usual.
This is simply a separate role for me and something that will help keep my creative juices flowing. I am always open to new challenges and after running MelodicRock.com for more than 10 years now, this seems perfectly timed. Staying inspired and focused upon the melodic rock world which I love is vital.
I will however, refrain from reviewing any Angelmilk releases. There is no way I will compromise the integrity of the site and I know Andy agrees with me on that. Angelmilk news and previews will continue to be presented on the site alongside all the other great labels and artists that I work with and help promote.
And further to that, while there is definitely a competitive streak among some labels in this business, it is not my desire to join in that game. With the regrettable demise of MTM Music, I believe there is a vacancy for another quality label to fill the big gap left by them, and present the record buying public with some quality releases that might otherwise not have found a home.
While I am at it, this will be a great opportunity to try out a few ideas I have up my sleeve and perhaps also do things a little differently at times.
There will be a few pet projects planned and importantly, some new talent too, always with the aim of releasing music of the highest possible quality. I talk about these things often enough on the site, so I view this as my chance to put that into action.
Angelmilk has always been a supporter of MelodicRock.com and was one of the few labels to actively sponsor MelodicRockFest last year. They believe in this music and this scene and that's exactly what I am all about. Let the challenge begin!"
Should anyone have any questions, comments, enquiries or submissions in relation to this announcement or Angelmilk in general, they can contact myself via the usual e-mail address: ajm@melodicrock.com.
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Feature Interviews: Helloween, WASP, Dee Snider, Doro Pesch, Ted Poley, Gamma Ray, The Poodles, Work of Art, Bobby Kimball, Rob Rock, Rik Emmett, Crystal Ball, Tomy MacAlpine, Jordan Rudess and more.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
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EDEN'S CURSE – ACOUSTIC E.P. AND IN THE RECORDING STUDIO:
Metal Mayhem Music take great pride in presenting the brand new recording from multinational International Recording artists Eden's Curse....Seven Deadly Sins - The Acoustic Sessions.
Produced and mixed by Paul Logue and Mastered by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69 / Angra / House Of Lords), Seven Deadly Sins features, you guessed it, seven renditions of tracks from the well received debut album from Eden's Curse.
The track listing includes: Judgement Day, Eyes Of The World, Stronger Than The Flame, What Are You Waiting For, Don't Bring Me Down, Heaven Touch Me, The Bruce / Fallen King.
Wrapped up in the usual killer artwork by Thomas Ewerhard (Edguy/Jorn/Asia), the E.P. will be released by Metal Mayhem Music in the United States and around the world on June 10, 2008. The album will be available via Digital Download and of course at CD retail outlets to be announced soon. A special autographed collector's edition will be available via select retail outlets.
Eden's Curse are also currently in the recording studio working on the follow up to their well received debut record. Production duties will once again be handled by Dennis Ward as the band continues their world wide assault via AFM Records (Europe) Metal Mayhem Music (North America) and Spiritual Beast (Japan).
Frontman Michael Eden comments "From the greasy spirit that is Eden's Curse, the truly loud and proud will surely stand with us on the frontlines screaming for more as they have in the past. The utter clueless will scratch their collective heads in disbelief as always. The Curse has set out to deliver a no holds barred sonic assault, giving the fans what they expect from us and nothing less. And yes kids……. more freaking guitars!!!!"
Tracks being recorded: Angels & Demons, Games People Play, Just Like Judas, Lost In Wonderland, Lost Soul, Man Against The World, Masquerade Ball, Prisoner Of The Past, Raven's Revenge, Ride The Storm, Sail On, Signs Of Your Life and West Wind Blows.
Check in soon with MelodicRock.Com as the band gives you an exclusive video sneak peek into their daily activity with Dennis Ward. Available exclusively here on MelodicRock.Com!
The record is scheduled for release in late October 2008.
Official website: www.EdensCurse.com / Official MySpace: www.myspace.com/edenscurse.
STEVE OVERLAND LIVE ON ARFM:
FM frontman and vocal maestro Steve Overland will be joining Steve Price this coming Sunday on ARfm (11th May - 6PM UK) to chat about his forthcoming solo album Break Away.
To listen to ARfm go to www.arfm.co.uk.
NEW BACK CATALOGUE RELEASES FROM HEART:
(Los Angeles) The next two months will have a whole lot of Heart the superstar rock band, that is with three releases of classic and recent music coinciding with the group's three-month, 40-plus date nationwide summer tour. On May 13, Epic/Legacy will release a Heart twofer set that combines their landmark, multimillion selling albums Little Queen (1977) and Dog & Butterfly (1979) into one eco-friendly package as part of the debut of the X2 series. The X2 set boasts five bonus tracks, including a live recording of Heart performing Led Zeppelin's “Stairway To Heaven.” And the liner notes by critic Michael Hill for the Heart Playlist collection make the case that “You could call Heart the first great indie-rock band” they debuted with Dreamboat Annie on a Canadian independent label and observe how “The Wilson sisters flipped the script on male-dominated rock, fronting a group of guys while never acceding to the role of rock-chick window dressing. Their up-tempo numbers were loud, fast, and economically arranged, focusing on Ann's amazing pipes and some killer guitar licks, but they also displayed a gentler, more hippie-like side that was equally appealing.”
Epic/Legacy will also release a Heart title as part of its Playlist series that gathers 14 of the group's best songs all re-mastered and mp3 ready into an also eco-friendly digi-pak set that includes computer accessible pdf files containing liner notes essays, discographical information, photography, bonus features, and more.
The two packages also coincide with the recently announced June 3 re-release of Jupiter's Darling, Heart's most recent studio recording from 2004 that was hailed as “probably their best album to date” from the influential and beloved band and “the only album you need to buy this year” by England's Rave magazine. All Music Guide praised it as “easily the band's finest moment in over 20 years [that] proves in spades that Heart is a vital and creative rock'n'roll unit and a force to be reckoned with.”
Heart's 32 years of ongoing and consistently high-quality rocking has had a cumulative effect that finds the band's appeal resurging as they make 2008 a particularly active year. The recent appearance by Ann & Nancy Wilson on the Idol Gives Back TV charity special performing “Barracuda” with Fergie powered a sales surge on iTunes for the original track as well as the clip of the song from the show. And since the announcement of the group's summer tour with Journey and Cheap Trick (dates listed below), membership in the Heart fan club (“Heartmongers”) has doubled. On the tour fans will be able to enjoy performances from the extensive catalog of hits as well as songs from Ann Wilson's recent Zoe/Rounder Records solo album Hope & Glory.
The group's many 2008 activities and resurgent popularity suggest that even after 30 million albums sold to date, a groundbreaking legacy and a stature to rival rock's biggest stars, Heart's fourth decade of rocking will be as notable as those that came before.
More info & Tour Date list at: heart-music.com / www.myspace.com/heart.
NEW SIGNINGS FOR SUNCITY RECORDS:
David Moors of Suncity Records comments on the label's latest signings:
"Suncity Records are very proud to announce yet another great signing. This time we have landed in Poland, of all places. Our new signing is a band called Lessdress and they have to be heard to be believed!
Some die hard collectors of Melodic Rock outside of Poland may have heard of these guys before due to their mega rare 1993 release entitled Sex Industry. Sex Industry fetches up to $US250 when it's rarely seen on Ebay and if you think that album is good, just wait to hear what Suncity Records will be releasing!!
Now I know what you're thinking and I'd be thinking the exact same thing. Poland isn't known for its top quality Melodic Rock bands and also the first thing I think of when I hear about a European band is - I hope the singer's accent isn't too over the top! The answer to the question is absolutely NOT!! You would swear black 'n' blue that the singer "Pawel Nowakowski" picked up his accent and attitude straight outta the streets of Hollywood, CA. All songs are of course sung in English too.
The album that Suncity Records will be releasing is Lessdress' mega rare (even in their home country) previously cassette only debut from 1989 Dumblondes. Of course, being a Suncity product you can expect the music has been fully digitally re-mastered and taken straight from the original master tapes, which I may add sound out of this world!! The production on this album is second to none. Not many Hard Rock releases can boost about having better production than this in 1989. Believe me when I say, there are not enough good things I can say about the album. To this day, the Dumblondes cassette still attracts in excess of $US150 on eBay so you get an idea of what the collectors think of it.
I had searched high and low for these guys over the last 3-4 years now and due to the language barrier and a few other things, it has been extremely difficult. I was beginning to think it was never going to happen. But I just couldn't go to my grave knowing that the fans would never have the chance to own this superb album on CD. I guess albums like these are what drives me to keep Suncity Records on top of the pile.
Lessdress are every bit as good as the greats of the scene. When I'm cranking the album I think of the glory days of Skid Row, Slash Puppet, Wildside, Dirty Rhythm, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Shotgun Messiah, Nasty Idols, Slam St. Joan, Barely Legal, Roxx Gang, Bang Gang, Sweet Cheater, Dirty Penny, Swedish Erotica, Smash L.A., Spoyld, Southgang and the Canadian band Jester. I have absolutely no doubt that if Lessdress were in the States back in the Hard Rock boom time, they would have been signed to a major label. They would have blown most of the Sleaze/Glam bands on the strip out of the water."
More news at Suncity Records about more new signings - Sweden's Road Ratt and Hollywood's Masque.
Suncity chief David Moors would like to add: "I would like to quickly take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the fans that have purchased our latest 3 releases in Johnny Crash, Cruella D'ville & Androids. All feedback so far has been nothing short of fantastic!! The next website update will be on May 16 and will feature the artwork for the upcoming CD's - Flash Addict - Live Fast… Die Pretty, Lessdress - Dumblondes, Road Ratt - You Love Us & Masque - Face First. There will also be release dates for the 4-featured albums (which won't be long!! - I promise!)."
WebLink: www.suncityrecords.com
BILLBOARD HONOURS IRON MAIDEN:
Billboard magazine, the hugely influential New York based weekly "bible" of the international music industry, is set to feature Iron Maiden in a special supplement contained in its May 17 (street date May 10) issue in recognition of the band's continued and increasing North American and global success.
Running 40 pages or more, Billboard magazine will give an overview of Maiden's current "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour," the band and the key people around them, and their illustrious history as one of the world's premier live bands. Issued the same week as their 'Best of' album Somewhere Back in Time (which is out in Canada on May 13), the magazine will also pay Maiden the unique honour of having the front cover Billboard logo in Maiden font style, marking the first time in the magazine's history that it will not have the copyrighted Billboard logo on the cover.
2008 continues to be a very busy year for Iron Maiden. Due to phenomenal ticket demand, the band returns to North America in May and June as the second leg of their 'Somewhere Back In Time World Tour' before returning to Twickenham on July 5 for their only UK show this year. International News media have been fascinated by the breadth of the band's touring and means of travel on the first leg of their tour (on Ed Force One, the unique customized Boeing 757, which contained band, crew and equipment and piloted by vocalist Captain Bruce Dickinson) resulting in news pieces and interviews running on virtually every national News network from the international markets visited, including CTV, Sky, CNN, Fox, ABC and Globo Brazil.
CNN International, one of the World's premier international News broadcasters, traveled with Maiden on Ed Force One in March through Colombia and Brazil to film live and behind the scenes with the band during "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour." The footage will appear both online and on the CNN International TV channel broadcasts of "Revealed," "a monthly profile of some of the worlds most successful, inspirational, creative and influential personalities" (CNN Int).
Maiden marks the first time that "Revealed" has ever covered a group of people rather than an individual, let alone a Rock band, and a Metal one at that. CNN International is available for viewing online from May 10 at www.cnn.com/revealed.
The Iron Maiden shows in Western Canada sold every available ticket in each market in just four days and the band recently announced that they will be opening the HEAVY MTL event on Saturday, June 21 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.
Somewhere Back In Time -- World Tour 08' Canada Summer Tour Dates:
June 3 - Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC
June 5 - Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
June 6 - Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
June 8 - Brandt Centre, Regina, SK
June 9 - MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
June 21 - Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, PQ
In an unprecedented move to let the younger fans hear, understand and appreciate the quality of the 14 classic 80's tracks from the album Somewhere Back In Time, EMI launch the unique Somewhere Best In Sound promotion which allows new fans to listen to the entire album at high quality WMA, without charge, at their leisure three times before the download expires. The listener is then given a simple option to upgrade and purchase the album as a full download.
Finally, vocalist Bruce Dickinson is renowned for his many talents. As well as flying airliners and hosting his own rock programme for the BBC's Radio 6 digital channel, Bruce has moved into the world of film and has co-written the screenplay for the forthcoming supernatural thriller Chemical Wedding. This will be released theatrically around the UK at the end of May after a special launch at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. The film stars Simon Callow as Professor Haddo, a reincarnated Aleister Crowley, who was once dubbed "the most evil man in Britain". WebLink: www.chemicalweddingmovie.com.
For the latest up to date news go to www.ironmaiden.com.
BRIAN MAY'S MISSION TO SAVE PLANET ROCK:
Another Planet Rock update for UK readers - this time from Queen guitarist Brian May:
"In response to many of your kind enquiries .... yes, those few words on the Soapbox about Planet Rock DID lead to me getting involved in mounting a rescue operation to save the station. I can't tell you who I am 'in league' with, but I am part of a small group of people who have great hopes that we will succeed in taking over the station, and putting it on a firm footing, for the benefit of its growing audience.
I regard Planet Rock as rather more than just a radio station - it is a symbol of free radio ... radio which is not run by large corporate organisations for the purpose of making tons of money, and has a free choice of what it plays. I'm not going to run down any particular radio station - this country has some talented and dedicated people working in music radio...
But I do feel that, for a healthy climate for music in this country, we need to allow small independent stations to exist alongside the huge FM giants. I listen to radio in my car, one of the few times I am 'in my own space' - and, for me, who grew up with Zeppelin, the Who, Hendrix, Traffic, AC/DC, Van Halen ... The Beatles ..... tell me, where can you hear music from these kinds of artists these days ? You'll have a hard job finding "Kashmir" flicking through the channels in the UK.
DAB Radio has had a brave start, and can provide freedom from domination by commercially minded programming, but it might, at this point, slip between the cracks. I believe this cause is worth supporting ... and will be doing my best to put my money and expertise) where my mouth is ! We hope to be able to make an announcement soon. In the meantime, of you agree with me ... Demand your Planet Rock !! Demand your DAB!
Cheers, Bri."
WebLink: www.brianmay.com.
MR-X UPDATED:
MR-X has been updated. Online today is a new Feature Video - a conversion of the 1984 VHS release from 38 Special - Wild Eyed & Live. Also online is 9 demos from Bonfire circa 1993, featuring vocalist Michael Bormann.
And the following new Video Clips are also online: Bruce Springsteen - Girls In Their Summer Clothes, Motley Crue - Saints Of Los Angeles, Paul McCartney - Ever Present Past and Richard Marx - Angelia.
MR-X Membership Information.
REVIEWS UPDATE PENDING:
Due to an ongoing issue with my change over to a new server, I am as yet unable to update the Feature Reviews section. I know there are many waiting to add their Whitesnake and Def Leppard reviews, but I ask for a little more patience while this is sorted and hopefully early next week we will be back in business.
And due to some personal issues that needed attending to today, planned CD Reviews will be bumped over until Monday.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
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HAREM SCAREM - THE MELODICROCK ACOUSTIC EP:
I am very pleased to announce that the exclusive Harem Scarem MelodicRock EP is available for sale via Digital Download as of right now.
Last year, Harem Scarem unfortunately had to withdraw from appearing at MelodicRockFest in South Bend, USA. To try and help recoup money lost on non-refundable airline tickets, Harry Hess & Pete Lesperance recorded 5 acoustic tracks exclusively for MelodicRock.com. These 5 tracks were all recorded in the studio late in 2007 and they can be purchased now.
The tracks listing is: Caught Up In Your World (from Human Nature) / Coming Down (from Rubber) / Honestly (from Harem Scarem) / Human Nature (from Human Nature) / If There Was A Time (from Mood Swings).
The EP is for sale for US$7.50 with MP3s encoded at 320kbps. Full Artwork, including front and back cover and lyric insert are included. The download link is a .jpg file, but simply rename that to .zip to open contents of the art folder.
For those that would rather download the files in lossless FLAC or even the original WAV files, then I am happy to provide those. Simply purchase the EP via the regular method, then e-mail me your preferences and I'll advise another download link for those files.
In addition to that - the artwork is also available in PDF format, should that be your personal preference. I believe every angle has been covered here!
That said - if downloads are not your thing, then all 5 tracks will also be part of MRCD5, which is in development for release some time mid-year. MRCD5 will again be a 2CD set, CD1 filled with as many exclusive tracks as possible and CD2 filled with the same - except CD2 will be entirely acoustic/unplugged tracks.
So - to purchase the MelodicRock EP, simply go to the MelodicRock.com MP3 Store, or click on the graphics below.
NEWS REGARDING MATT FILIPPINI'S MOONSTONE PROJECT:
Press Release / Moonstone Project - Hidden In Time is going to be released in May 2008 on Mausoleum Records; it's not a brand new studio album but a revamped reissue of the debut album, originally released as Time To Take A Stand back in 2006.
That new enhanced edition, with a new title, will also feature a brand new artwork by Rainer Kalwitz, already known for his works for Century Media, Metal Blade, Frontiers & more. And a part of 9 tracks featuring guests like Graham Bonnet, Carmine Appice, Steve Walsh, Eric Bloom, Tony Franklin and more, the new release features three bonus tracks featuring Deep Purple men Ian Paice and Glenn Hughes!
Guitarist Matt Filippini says: "It's useless to hide what happened with my old management and old record company. They both contributed to fuck all the things about my 1st album...so it didn't get the right exposure I think it would deserve! Not to speak about the huge loss of money I had for their faults! And it's a pity cuz everyday lots of guys write me to ask where to find the album... Luckily enough my new management did believe in the project and the chance to re-release it again with a brand new package and bonus material. And here it is…while waiting for the new studio album release!"
About the new studio album, yet untitled, Matt is working with his buddy and co-producer Alex Del Vecchio on the final sessions before to start the mix process in June. All the guests taking part and more details to be announced soon. The release is scheduled for winter 2008.
Official websites: www.moonstone.it / www.myspace.com/moonstoneproject.
UPCOMING ROCKLINE GUESTS:
Rockline Radio Show will feature the following high-profile rocking guests on these dates:
Boston - May 14th
Journey - May 28th
Dokken - June 11th
Motley Crue - June 16th & 18th
Foreigner - June 25th
Night Ranger - July 9th
Judas Priest - July 21st & 23rd
REO Speedwagon - August 27th
JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED:
Press Release / Buckshot of Woozyfly's show called Buckshots Bonanza recently conducted an interview with Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo. James discussed Megadeth's schedule and stories about the first couple of weeks of the Gigantour, the difference between playing in Megadeth and Black Label Sociey, working with Dave and Zakk, writing new jams on the tour bus and the new LoMenzo Hyper Drive disortion pedal coming out in June.
You can enjoy the interview with James Lomenzo here at Buckshots Bonanza: www.woozyfly.com/buckshotsbonanza.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
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FRONTIERS TO RELEASE RICHIE KOTZEN LIVE:
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the European release of Live In Sao Paulo, Richie Kotzen's first-ever live album on July 4. With much prompting from fans, Kotzen chose for the purpose a stellar performance from his South American tour in 2007.
Live in Sao Paulo is an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's songs throughout the years. His live performance reflects the guitar style's that has defined his career as a virtuoso. Kotzen reveals to fans live his true diversity with the rhythmic labours of "A Love Divine" to the poignant ballad "Remember". The performance continually travels between moments of classic-rock song "Shapes of Things", to the uplifting original "Stand".
Kotzen is influenced from such bands as Bad Company, Free, early Van Halen and Cream. They are the inspiration for his songs, but having deep Philly roots Kotzen tends to combine rock with the Motown influences he heard as a kid. "Much influence for my songs comes from the likes of the Spinners, O-Jays, and Curtis Mayfield", explains Kotzen. "Growing up outside Philadelphia and listening to those old soul stations I ended up with that sound being a heavy influence in my writing even though the core of what I do is Rock".
Kotzen burst onto the heavy metal scene as a teenager with a lightning-fast guitar techniques. With his talents, Kotzen has played with some of the best musicians; securing such major collaboration with the band Mr. Big and renowned jazz great Stanley Clarke as well as his own solo projects. "I have been lucky, in the sense, that I have been able to play with guys who I could learn from. The biggest musical lesson for me was playing in a band with Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. Obviously these guys are jazz musicians and I am not, but I learned so much from the time we recorded and toured together. My favourite rock bassist is Billy Sheehan and we were in Mr. Big together for 3 years which was awesome".
Live In Sao Paulo track listing includes: Socialite; High; Remember; Fooled Again; Faith; So Cold; A Love Divine; Shapes Of Things; Doin' What The Devil Says To Do; I'm Losing You; Mother Head's Family Reunion; Stand.
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Primal Fear's "10 Years Of Metal" Tour continues with the confirmation of the bands summer festival schedule!
10.05.2008 Cz - Kurim - Rockfest
17.05.2008 IT - Cremona - Motorock
05.06.2008 SE - Solvesborg - Sweden Rock Festival
21.06.2008 IT - Moraro - Mora Rock Festival
27.06.2008 Cz - Trinec - Noc Plna Hvezd Festival
28.06.2008 Cz - Porici - Basinfirefest Festival
11.07.2008 RO - Bucharest - B'estfest Aftershock
26.07.2008 SK - Martin - Inferno Boom Fest
27.07.2008 BE - Deinze - Brielpoort Festival
02.08.2008 Cz - Nikolcice - Motonalet Festival
15.08.2008 UK - Derbyshire - Bloodstock Festival
16.08.2008 D - Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze Open Air
20.09.2008 RU - St. Petersburg - Orlandino
21.09.2008 RU - Moscow - Tochka Club
More festival dates are under negotiation and will be announced soon! After finishing their successful European anniversary tour, the band featuring: Ralf Scheepers – Lead Vocals, Randy Black – Drums, Henny Wolter – Guitars, Magnus Karlsson – Guitars, Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals.
... will start the songwriting process for their next album under the working title 16.6 now. Recordings will take place in November/December 2008.
MARCELLO/VESTRY RELEASED IN JAPAN TODAY:
Danger Danger guitarist Rob Marcello has a new project almost ready for release - Marcello/Vestry. The classic styled melodic rock album is due out today in Japan! The album was produced by DD bassist Bruno Ravel, who also features throughout the album.
The Track Listing is: 1 Fireworks, 2 Ready Or Not, 3 All I Wanna Do Is U, 4 Gone, 5 Without You, 6 Live Life, 7 What You Mean, 8 Love Injection, 9 Gangster Of Love, 10 One More Night, 11 Gone (Acoustic Version).
Sample the album with soundbytes at: www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2694114.
Order the album via: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/ZRcokempdVE/514/A867157/detailview.html?KEY=MICP-10727.
Z ROCK 08 UPDATE:
It goes from bad to worse for organisers of Z Rock 2008. This update comes only a week after Von Groove's appearance at the show was cancelled. Now Black N Blue are out:
"As everyone is aware the credit crunch has been hitting all aspects of the western worlds economy. During the last 9/10 months we have seen events such as Firefest, Progpower, Thunderfest and many others either cut back or completely cancelled. Z Rock 08 is not alone and despite the efforts of the team behind the show this years event has been hit. As of Thursday last week the entire Saturday was going to be pulled, however after consultation with the acts and other people involved the decision was made to stage the show for the sake of the scene, the last thing it needs is another festival disappearing.
We where on target to make a £9000 loss this has been reduced to a possible loss of £3000 by not bringing Black n Blue over for the show. Before anyone points the finger, no tickets have been sold via our
site since April 22 that's 2 full weeks and sales from the outlets have been low during that time when they should be flying. To compensate for the loss we will be offering a £5 refund to those who paid the full price for their Saturday ticket and £3 to those bought theirs at the discounted rate. A simple form will be given out on the Saturday for people to complete with details of their ticket no's and such payments will be made when we return to our offices on May 22.
Fridays line up is as advertised and Saturdays remains the same minus Black n Blue, on a positive we are currently looking into the possibility of touring Black n Blue during the autumn to support their forthcoming album."
LION MUSIC ARTIST UPDATE:
Lion Music is proud to be a sponsor of the worlds' biggest International online Guitarist Talent Search designed to find the hottest new guitarists!
How does it work? Visit www.guitar-idol.co.uk, Contestants upload audio or video's of their entries which are then voted for by thousands of guitar fans worldwide in order to win both `The People's Choice' Award and - in combination with a panel of top music industry professionals - the chance to be one of 10 finalists to play live in front of thousands at the London International Music Show on June 14 and be awarded the `Guitar Idol 2008' crown.
Uniquely the 10 finalists will have the chance to appear on an album released by top international guitarists label Lion Music with worldwide distribution. The Winner will also collect top of the range prizes from Paul Reed Smith, Peavey and Roland - as well as a cash prize from exam board Rockschool - and interviews/promotion and professional opportunities with The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, www.alloutguitar.com, www.licklibrary.com and Guitar Buyer magazine.
As if that is not enough, the eventual Winner will get to open up for Joe Satriani on June 15tat The London International Music Show, and be able to play over the weekend on the various sponsors stands – what a chance to kick-start a career!
For more information contact: Owen Edwards - Editor www.alloutguitar.com.
The new album from one of the world's hottest metal acts Venturia has just been mastered and a release is anticipated in September 2008. The new album entitled Hybrid takes off from where the bands critically acclaimed debut The New Kingdom left off, yet shows impressive growth from the band incorporating new sounds and a killer production.
Charly Sahona of the band comments, "We're extremely proud of the result: the production, the song writing and the performance of everybody is a step higher than the previous album. The musical approach is the same as before, a blend between metal, prog, pop, classical, electronic music and the technical parts are even more crazy. The title "Hybrid" , it's a good name to reflect the musical direction, influences and sounds with different styles of music".
"Hybrid" is home to 10 new songs on the album: 01. Intro/Will You Save Me?, 02. Swearing Lies, 03. Be The One, 04. Running Blind, 05. Pearls Of Dawn, 06. Sparkling Rain, 07. Hottest Ticket In Town, 08. Love Gamers, 09. Why? / This Women's Life, 10. Sublimated Dementia.
Hybrid was recorded at Artsonikstudios in Switzerland in the winter of 07/08 and you can check all the different steps of the recording on Venturia's official blog at: blog.venturiaofficial.com.
WebLinks: www.venturiaofficial.com / www.myspace.com/venturiamusic
Emir Hot has announced his first tour dates in 2008 to support the release of Sevdah Metal which is currently picking up tremendous praise worldwide. This is only a short summer tour on both sides of beautiful Adriatic Sea with a big European tour to follow a couple months after this "warm-up". The following dates are confirmed:
Wed 23th July: Split – Croatia (Special guest Markonee – Italy)
Fri 25th July: Rimini - Italy
Sat 26th July: Verona – Italy
The line up will be: Emir Hot – Guitars / backing vocal; John West (ex Royal Hunt, Artension)– Vocal; John Macaluso (ex Malmsteen, Ark)– Drums; Ivan Cvitkovic – Bass; Muhamed Sehic – Keyboards/Accordion; Lonnie Park - Backing Vocals.
Emir adds, "As you can see Mike Terrana is not playing with us on this one due to his every day music obligations. But could we have got a better replacement than John Macaluso? Probably not! We welcome one of the greatest drummers in the metal world ever. Check out www.johnmacaluso.com. In between our tour dates there will be some acoustic shows with John West and Lonnie Park. That will make this little tour even more interesting. As soon as these dates are confirmed we will let you all know. We hope to see some of you there and get ready to rock!!!"
If you haven't heard "Sevdah Metal" check out this free album sampler mp3 (9.32mb)
WebLinks: www.emirhot.com / www.myspace.com/sevdahmetal.
Drummer John Macaluso (John Macaluso's Union Radio/MCM) has become the DJ for the Saturday night prog rock radio show broadcasting every week on Solar Guitars radio. Last week John had Mike Portnoy (drummer of Dream Theater) on the show and this Saturday night is the legendary Drummer Rod Morganstein (Dixie Dregs, Winger, Morganstein/Rudas) with loads more names lined up for future shows.
To tune into the "The Johnny Mac Prog Rock Show" on a Saturday night at 11:00 PM (23:00 EST) Eastern Standard visit www.solarguitars.com and listen online for great music and great chat.
Seventh Wonder being the recordings of their third album Mercy Falls on May 5th as the band once again teams up with Daniel Flores in the studio. After the massive sound of "WITW" the band has also decided to hook up with Tommy Hansen again to do the mixing and mastering at the famous Jailhouse Studios in Denmark. This is scheduled for late June. The album will be released late this summer on Lion Music worldwide and there will also be a very limited first edition with bonus material; more news on this will follow.
As soon as the actual recordings start, there will be a studio log accessible from: www.seventhwonder.nu - where you can track the progress and the making of the album. Make sure to join the new forum (link below) and make it as alive as the old one was or even more for that matter!
Andreas Blomqvist of the band states, "Updates have been scarce lately and the band wishes to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. Every minute of time has been put into the writing and producing of this album to make sure it is the best that can be. Now we invite you to join us in this endeavour."
WebLinks: www.seventhwonder.nu / www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/seventh-wonder-488.
SQUEALER FINISHED RECORDINGS FOR NEW ALBUM:
The guys from Squealer just finished the recordings for their new studio album The Circle Shuts. Currently, the songs will be mixed in the "Gernhart Studios" in Siegburg before Mika Jussila will do the mastering in the famous Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. According to the first audio samples, "The Circle Shuts" will include a perfect mix of heavy riffing and great melodies. Soon, you can check out some audio samples on www.afm-records.de.
Furthermore, "The Circle Shuts" will come with a big surprise for all longtime Squealer fans. Stay tuned for further information.
RATT TO THE UK AND EUROPE:
Ratt brings 25th Anniversary Tour To Ireland, England, Sweden and Spain! We look forward to connecting again with all of our fans on the other side of the pond! See you in May!
5/30 - Sheffield-Corporation
5/31 - Nottingham-Rock city
6/1 - Belfast-Spring & Airbrake
6/3 - Dudley-JB's
6/4 - London Astoria 2
6/5 - Leeds-Rio's
6/7- Sweden-Sweden Rock Festival
6/9 - Bilbao-Rock Star Live
6/10 -Barcelona- Razzmatazz
ECLIPSE ANNOUNCE NEW DRUMMER:
"Since the departure of former drummer Magnus Ulfstedt in late 2006 the drum spot in Eclipse has been empty. Until now when the young gun Mr Robert Bäck from Falun, Sweden stepped in for an audition and totally blew our heads away with his talent. He is one of Sweden´s best kept secrets but we can promise that you´ll hear much more from him in the future. His playing sounds like a combination of all our favourite drummers. Tight, heavy, technical and very musical.
We welcome him warmly to the Eclipse family and we are very eager to present this new leathal combination along with our upcoming next album for you soon. Check out www.myspace.com/eclipsemania for more info."
MANCHESTER LAUNCHES FIRST CLASSIC ROCK STATION:
UK reader Chris Clark was kind enough to send in this report from the recent launch of Greater Manchester's first classic rock music station. This is what Chris had to say:
"Just like to say a big thank you for the news last week regarding the free launch show for the new classic rock radio station in Manchester. Living about 40 miles outside of Manchester, I knew nothing of this until I read about it on melodicrock.com. Anyway I went to Manchester in the afternoon for a spot of shopping and then went to the free gig and got there in time for Lets Zep and stayed until two songs into Bad Company's set. Had to leave to go to the stock car racing which was also on that evening down the road in Manchester.
Lets Zep were good, Salford Jets were also good for old rockers reliving their youth. But Gun were absolutely fantastic, and they nearly shock the place to the ground. Toby Jepson fitted in real well and got the entire crowd going and got them all to join in singing and clapping. Forgot how many Gun tracks I actually still knew after all this time.
Bad Company musically were ok, but sadly the singer had come down with flu, so bless him, he tried to sing but simply was not able to do so properly which was a shame, so it was kind of Bad Company without vocals. Harry James got a big “Harry, harry, harry” chanting when they introduced him.
The day looked to be a complete success and there was maybe 4000 – 5000 people packed in to watch the concert and they even had a big screen TV up showing the gig for all to see."
And for the record - Gun's set list was: Better Days, Welcome To The Real World, Don't Say Its Over, Taking On The World, Steal Your Fire, Word Up, Shame On You.
Gun will next play the "T in the Park" music festival in Scotland, appearing on Saturday July 12.
NewsLink: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1048298_rocking_for_radio_revolution_
OPPORTUNITY FOR UNSIGNED BANDS:
An interesting update here for unsigned bands, coming from of all places, Clear Channel radio in the USA:
Have you ever wanted to hear your music on the radio? Here is your chance!
By submitting to NEW!, your music could possibly be played on air! In addition, you could be exposed to more than 10 MILLION PEOPLE PER MONTH on nearly 400 radio station web sites across the country! Are you unsigned and ready to shine? Complete the form below!
See Details at: www.clearchannelmusic.com/cc-common/artist_submission/.
MELODIC BRIEFS:
Ted Poley has a tour update to pass on: "I have added a special solo date to my South American Solo Tour in Lima Peru on May 14th at Discoteca Etheria Calle Ucello 220, Al Costado De Wong De San Borja."
Interesting that Lou Gramm Band guitarist Don Mancuso mentions this week that Lou's new solo CD will be a Christian Rock disc. I hadn't picked up on that fact before. I'm looking forward to hearing what the great man can deliver in 2008. Keep up to date at: www.lougramm.com.
Lightning Strikes Again, the new Dokken album due in the USA on Tuesday, May 13 on Rhino Records, has been posted in it's entirety for stream on VH1's THE LEAK website. To listen to the album in it's entirety, go to: www.vh1.com/artists/az/dokken/2074386/album.jhtml.
Additionally, vocalist Don Dokken will be a special live guest of The Classic Metal Show on Saturday, May 10th to talk about the release of Lightning Strikes Again. Chuck Billy from Testament will also be appearing on the show. For more information or to listen online to the broadcast, go to www.theclassicmetalshow.com beginning at 9pm EST on Saturday, May 10.
DAVID GILMOUR LIVE ALBUM DUE:
David Gilmour has announced the release of Live In Gdañsk in September, 2008 on Columbia Records. The album was recorded during the last concert of Gilmour's 2006 summer tour, which was held in front of 50,000 people at the shipyards in Gdañsk, Poland. The concert was the only occasion on which Gilmour performed the tour material with an orchestra, using the 40-strong string section of the Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zbigniew Preisner, who was responsible for On An Island album's orchestral arrangements.
Other unique features of the show included the special 6-screen design, created by lightmeister Marc Brickman to allow each band member his own dedicated screen for the edification of the audience; the performance of “A Great Day For Freedom” with the orchestral arrangement of the late Michael Kamen, and a guest appearance by prominent Polish pianist Leszek Mozdzer, who reprised his piano part from On An Island's “A Pocketful Of Stones”.
David Gilmour's most recent offering, On An Island, was multi-platinum around the world, hitting number 1 in Europe, number 1 in the UK and number 6 in the U.S. Best known as guitarist, vocalist and writer with Pink Floyd, Gilmour is also renowned for his solo work and collaborations with other artists including Kate Bush, Paul McCartney and Pete Townshend.
David Gilmour Official Website: www.davidgilmour.com.
CD SHOWCASE UPDATED:
New Showcases have been added for: Overland (Escape Music, due May 21); and Mattson, George Bellas & Emire Hot (all Lion Music, all out now). Check them out now.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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TESLA "COMIN' ATCHA LIVE! 2008" DVD SET FOR RELEASE:
May 5, 2008 -- After 25 years, 12 albums, over 2,500 shows, over 16 million albums sold worldwide, Tesla is stronger than ever.
Continuing on that momentum, Tesla--Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitars), Brian Wheat (bass), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar)will release their third DVD, Comin' Atcha Live! 2008, on June 24 on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings label (in partnership with Ryko Distribution).
"This DVD marks a new era creatively for Tesla because we put it all together ourselves, capturing the band's concert and life on the road," says lead guitarist Frank Hannon. "Nowadays, we are more involved in every aspect of our music career than ever before. We are very excited about the creative results and it really shows in the new DVD."
It's Tesla's first DVD in 17 years (since 1991's Five Man Video Band) and is filled with over two hours of live music, over an hour of special behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen material, including footage of Tesla interacting with fans, giving viewers a personal tour of Seattle, and an up-close look at their touring equipment and guitars.
Comin' Atcha Live! 2008 also marks the world premiere of "Dear Pvt. Ledbetter," a new song written in honor of the troops from the band's forthcoming album, which is currently being recorded at bassist Brian Wheat's studio, J Street Recorders with producer Terry Thomas (who was behind the boards on the band's 1994 Bust A Nut album) and will be released this September. More details to be announced in the coming weeks.
The DVD was filmed at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota on February 22. At the sold-out show, Tesla treated fans to numerous classics such as "What You Give," "Signs," "Modern Day Cowboy," "Love Song" and "Little Suzi."
Tesla has been non-stop touring all around the world the past 12 months in support of their two-disc critically acclaimed Real To Reel covers album. After taking their current hiatus from the road to record the new album of all original material, they're getting right back out on the concert trail. Their 2008 worldwide tour starts June 6 in Solvesborg, Sweden at the Sweden Rock Festival. After the European dates conclude on June 27, they'll start a U.S. trek on July 12, lasting throughout the summer and well into the fall. Their summer trek includes a stop in Pryor, OK on July 13 as part of Rocklahoma.
Here are the current tour dates. Fans should stay tuned to the band's official website and MySpace page (see addresses below) for more dates which will be added in the coming weeks.
Fri 6/6 Solvesborg, Sweden Sweden Rock Festival
Sat 6/7 Copenhagen, Denmark Vega
Tue 6/10 Prattein, Switzerland Z7
Wed 6/11 Ludwigsburg, Germany Rockfabrik
Fri 6/13 Berlin, Germany Columbia Club
Sat 6/14 Essen, Germany Weststadthalle
Mon 6/16 Dudley, England JB's Club
Tue 6/17 Leeds, England Rio's
Thu 6/19 Sheffield, England Corporation
Sat 6/21 Bilboa, Spain Kobeta Sonic Festival
Sun 6/22 Zaragoza, Spin Oasis
Tue 6/24 Paris, France Trabendo
Wed 6/25 Zoetermeer, Netherlands De Boerderij
Fri 6/27 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting
Sat 7/12 Boerne, TX South Texas Rockfest
Sun 7/13 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma
Sat 7/19 Waukesha, WI Waukesha County Fair
Sun 7/20 Cadott, WI Chippewa Valley Rock Fest
WebLinks: www.teslatheband.com / www.myspace.com/teslatheband.
MOTLEY CRUE'S LA UPDATE:
An update to the Motley Crue Saints Of Los Angeles album track listing, is as follows: 1. L.A.M.F., 2. Face Down In The Dirt, 3. What's It Gonna Take, 4. Down At The Whisky, 5. Saints Of Los Angeles, 6. Mutherfucker Of The Year, 7. The Animal In Me, 8. Welcome To The Machine, 9. Just Another Psycho, 10. Chicks = Trouble, 11. This Ain't A Love Song, 12. White Trash Circus, 13. Goin' Out Swingin'.
HAREM SCAREM DELIVER HOPE TO FANS:
Harem Scarem's new album is finished and will be titled Hope. The album of 10 brand new studio tracks will be released in the next few months and you can expect a press release on the album anytime now...It is the band's last planned release after announcing their split last year.
GLOBAL WARNING LANDS MAY 6 BY JON OLIVA'S PAIN:
New York, NY (May 5, 2008)—Locomotive Records will unleash an important Global Warning by Jon Oliva's Pain on May 6.
Oliva—singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist/drummer/keyboardist—contents himself by just singing and adding some keyboard flourishes on this, the band's third album. The band—drummer Christopher Kinder, bassist Kevin Rothney, guitarist Matt LaPorte and keyboardist John Zahner—smokes through 13 toxic cuts of metallic Hard Rock, sure to please fans of Doctor Butcher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Circle II Circle, Jon Oliva's Pain and Savatage (the bands Oliva's played in during the course of his legendary career).
He's been warming down in Florida writing this material and fine-tuning it, overcoming an obstacle that would have withered mere mortals: the death of engineer/co-producer Greg “Super G” Marchak. Oliva, who had already survived the 1993 death of his guitarist brother Criss (with whom he formed Savatage) marched on, teaming up with engineers Tom and Jim Morris from Morrisound Studios in Tampa.
As with the last album, Maniacal Renderings, several of the new songs are from tapes that Jon's wife found in an old shoebox. “The new album is like a buffet,” says Jon. “There will be something for everyone.”
“No More Saturday Nights” was originally supposed to be a Savatage song. Now, it's a bonus track for the limited edition of this CD.
Much of the material hearkens back to his Gutter Ballet and Streets eras. From the distorted vocals of “Master” to the complexity of the breathtaking “Firefly,” Oliva, on Global Warning, has fashioned a Metal gem, one you would only expect from the man known as “The Mountain King” himself!
Tracks: 1) Global Warning, 2) Look At The World, 3) Adding The Cost, 4) Before I Hang, 5) Firefly, 6) Master, 7) The Ride, 8) O To G, 9) Walk Upon Water, 10) Stories, 11) Open Your Eyes, 12) You Never Know, 13) Someone/Souls.
SWEET SAVAGE RETURNS:
The greatest of all blonde glam melodic bands of the 80's, were Sweet Savage, and they are currently reforming with prospects of a Rocklahoma spot (in July), European dates, and an album of tunes that prove they should have been up there with the Poison and Warrants' of this world.
The band Joey C Jones (GloryHounds, CCDeville, Rick Nielsen ,Robin Zander) on lead vocals, Chris Sheridan guitars, Laine Sheridan bass, and Randy St John, came out at the same time as Poison but were mainly mid west based and despite a huge following and turning down the Enigma Records deal that Poison eventually took, proving major deals were not the problem; only they were too good for LA!
They've now secured promotion with glam guru Kelv Hellrazer, who has been helping Joey C Jones prior to this project, (with his latest cd release "Melodies For The Masses-Best of Vol1" available on CD Baby and iTunes)
WebLink: www.myspace.com/sweetsavagetunes / www.myspace.com/joeycjones.
MELODIC BRIEFS:
Syrym is a new hard rock band hailing from California's San Francisco Bay Area. Formed at the end of 2007 by Babylon A.D. founding member/guitarist Ron Freschi and vocalist Jeffrey Winslow, Syrym is a throwback to a time when bone-crushing riffs and huge melodic hooks ruled the day. The band's debut album is slated for release Summer 2008. WebLink: www.syrym.com.
MelodicDownloads.com have signed an agreement with Avenue Of Allies Music, and therefore have the great new Frozen Rain CD available for digital download purchase right now. www.melodicdownloads.com.
Yes drummer Alan White lives in Seattle and is having a fundraising concert on May 9 that includes touring members of Queen and Jeff Scott Soto on vocals. Fans can take advantage of a rare US appearance from JSS by checking out: www.yelp.com/events/seattle-the-white-sox---members-of-yes-queen-journey.
Official tour dates are finally online (again) for the upcoming Cinderella, Warrant, Lynch Mob & Lynam US Tour: www.cinderella.net/08_index.html.
Graham Bonnet can be found on MySpace at: www.myspace.com/grahambonnetofficialmyspace.
Billy Idol tour updates online now at: www.myspace.com/billyidol.
StoneLake have another video for fans to check out - this time the metal power ballad (Tonight) You're Beyond The Shadows:
Shooting Star have a brand new song and video on YouTube - the re-recording of the new single George's Song featuring new vocalist Ronnie Platt can be viewed by checking out: www.youtube.com/shootingstarband or clicking below.
BURN TO HEAT UP HAIRSPRAY HEAVEN SHOW:
British Melodic Hard Rock band Burn will be be featuring in a special edition of Chris Nelson's Hairspray Heaven Show on www.rock247online.co.uk on Saturday May 10 (1700hrs BST). Original band members, Jeff Ogden and Barney Stackhouse, will be appearing live in the studio and will be picking the tracklisting for the show, which will include a number of classic rock tracks that have influenced the band over the years. Chris will also be featuring tracks from Burn's comeback album, Global Warning, which has gained tremendous reviews from around the world and is now available globally on Formula One Records.
Chris chose the track 'Pray For Rain', from 'Global Warning', as his favourite song of 2007. BURN are also making a rare live appearance in the UK at Nuneaton Queen's Hall on Saturday May 17.
WebLinks: www.burn.uk.com / www.myspace.com/burnuk.
SINNER ANNOUNCE PRE-RELEASE SHOW ON MAY 30 IN HAMBURG WITH ROSS THE BOSS:
After spending a couple of weeks in the studio recording their new album Crash & Burn (to be released on Sept 19 via AFM), German rock veterans Sinner need to get out - for some noise, lights and ROCK!
They will play a special pre-release show on May 30 at Headbanger's Ballroom in Hamburg. This is where a pre-listening session for the new album will be held during the day for international media. The concert is, of course, open to the public! Expect some surprises in the set…
Also on the bill will be label mate Ross The Boss of Manowar fame, who will release his CD New Metal Leader at the end of August.
Sinner + Ross The Boss / 30.05. D-Hamburg, Headbanger's Ballroom.
DOUG ALDRICH INTERVIEWED ON WOOZYFLY:
Doug Aldrich recently stopped by the Woozyfly.com metal compound to discuss all things metal. Doug and Buckshot chatted about the upcoming Whitesnake release, touring this summer, Doug's all time memorable moment in rock, working with Dio and plans for the future.
You can check out the interview with Doug Aldrich on Buckshot's Bonanza on Woozyfly.com at www.woozyfly.com/buckshotsbonanza.
TACERE IS SEARCHING FOR A NEW SINGER AND STARTS RECORDING 2ND ALBUM:
Finnish melodic metal band Tacere and singer Helena Haaparanta have gone their separate ways. Helena is not a part of Tacere anymore due to personal reasons that have nothing to do with the band itself or its music. Because of this Tacere is now looking for a new female singer to fill the position left open by Helena. The application process is open for anyone, and more information about how to apply for the position can be received by sending e-mail to taceresinger@gmail.com.
The band has also announced that despite of the vocalist situation, the recordings of their new (2nd) album will start at the end of May this year at Astia-Studio, Lappeenranta, Finland. The recording sessions will continue until late in the autumn in several different locations and the album will be produced by the band's front man Karri Knuuttila together with producer guru Anssi Kippo who is known for his groundbreaking work with bands such as Children of Bodom. The album will feature 12 new songs with massive orchestrations.
WebLink: www.myspace.com/tacere.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
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NEW BOSTON CD WILL INCLUDE CORPORATE AMERICA MATERIAL:
Comments that are bound to raise the eyebrow's of Boston fans came from Tom Scholz last Friday, interviewed by Billboard.com. Seems the ill-fated Corporate American album isn't entirely dead:
"Boston leader Tom Scholz tells Billboard.com he hopes to finish recording the band's next studio album after its summer tour and have it out "just after the first of the year."
Scholz says the album -- Boston's first since 2002's "Corporate America" -- is a mix of "really straightforward rock 'n' roll songs and some things that are pretty esoteric.
"When I first started," he continues, "I was doing music that had pretty simple themes. Then as I got into 'Third Stage' and 'Walk On' I got a little more technical and a little more involved, more complicated. In this one I'm trying to do both."
The new album will also include several songs from "Corporate America" that Scholz is remixing, rearranging and, in some cases, completely re-recording -- including the title track, "You Gave Up on Love" and "Someone."
"'Corporate America' was a really poor seller," Scholz acknowledges. "Very few people have heard it. I'd like to give some of these songs another chance to be heard."
Brad Delp, whose 2007 suicide "completely derailed" Scholz, appears on a couple of tracks on the new album. Scholz says he felt "very weird" about playing Boston music without Delp at a tribute show last August, but has grown more comfortable with the idea during rehearsals for the summer tour with former Stryper singer Michael Sweet and Tommy DeCarlo, a fan Scholz discovered via a Delp tribute DeCarlo posted to YouTube.
"Brad was the most amazing musician [and] singer I've ever known. There's nobody on the face of this Earth that could replace him and do what he did," Scholz says. "But I have to say that these two guys, Michael and Tommy, do a really impressive job of performing these songs live.
"So it seemed wrong not to take it back out, and there were an awful lot of people out there that don't want to hear Boston go away," he adds. Boston's tour kicks off June 6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Scholz has prepared a revised version of the group's "Greatest Hits" album to coincide with the tour.
WebLink: www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003798064.
- Has anyone suggested to Tom that the reason Corporate America didn't sell very well is because fans didn't like it?
CARL DIXON SENDS A MESSAGE TO FANS:
More news for anxious Carl Dixon fans via this update from wife Betty:
A Note from Carl through Betty....
Hello everyone. I've been reading Carl your messages over the last couple of days and he has listened, smiled and at times been overwhelmed. Today I asked him if he felt ready to send a message to all of these wonderful people. This is what he said.
“To my family, relatives, friends and loved ones of all stripes, I lie here in a hospital bed in Melbourne Australia for almost the third week running following the worst accident in my life. Today I asked for a list of my injuries and was startled to see how bad it looked on paper. They are as follows: head injury consisting of haemorrhage and cerebral oedema, right orbital wall fracture and sev | | | | |
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