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TONY HARNELL Departs SKID ROW

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TONY HARNELL has sensationally left SKID ROW, without explination or comment from the band. Within minutes of the news breaking, speculation of both SEBASTIAN BACH's return and a possible support slot on the GUNS N ROSES tour started up.

No other information to hand, but watch this space...

Tony has just posted this update:

I was not fired from SKID ROW, I quit. Being ignored and disrespected isn't my thing. I had a great time performing with the band and singing so many great songs. I don't regret a thing! xo TH

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Dec

GUNS N ROSES Reunited Lineup & Tour Announced January 6

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Guns N Roses

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2015

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Billboard has added their name and credentials to the list of sources openly discussing details of the planned Guns N Roses reunion. You can read what they have posted here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6828129/guns-n-roses-reun...

Most of the article mirrors what I have previously posted here (repeated below), but I can now add that the launch date is apparently January 6. Stay tuned!

GUNS N ROSES have been the subject of continued reunion speculation for several years now, but the whispers become a roar earlier this year when guitarist Slash publicly stated that he and frontman Axl Rose had patched up differences that kept them estranged for nearly two decades.

So what is the future of what used to be rock n roll’s “most dangerous band”?

It is no great secret that a reunion is coming. The pitch has been with concert promoters for several months now, with confirmation coming from a couple of those agents that the band is looking to play select festivals in 2016 before moving onto a larger stadium tour in 2017 – to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Appetite For Destruction album.

But what hasn’t been discussed however, is who exactly will be involved in the reunion. The rumors have all touted a reunion of the “classic” or “original” lineup.

But it’s not what people might have expected.

From everything I have heard from multiple trusted sources, the new Guns N Roses lineup will consist of:

Axl

Slash

Duff

With:

Richard Fortus

Frank Ferrer

Dizzy Reed

Plans are still evolving, but it appears the band is pitching a few high-profile European rock festivals and Coachella in the USA has been mentioned too.

All of this is rumoured until confirmed, but from what I’ve heard, Steven Adler, Izzy Stradlin and Matt Sorum are not going to be involved.

Stay tuned…

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Dec

The World Reacts To The Death Of MOTORHEAD Icon LEMMY

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Lemmy

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I was only away from Facebook for 30 minutes and I discovered on my return that legend, icon, rock God LEMMY had passed away. I found it amazing to see my newsfeed fill up so quickly and so totally with news of the passing of metal giant Lemmy. A tribute to his vast influence.

The Motörhead frontman has been battling ill health for a few years now and stayed true to his word and rocked until the very end.

The contribution and influence over the metal scene bares witness through the hundreds of posts already made.

I'll never forget my introduction to Lemmy via The Young Ones in the early-mid 80s. One of a kind and one louder than anyone else.

In his own iconic words, Lemmy has now finally been Killed By Death.

RIP Lemmy.

Here's how the news is being reported around the world:

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/motorhead-frontman-lemmy-ki...

http://www.spin.com/2015/12/motorhead-lemmy-dead-ian-fraser-kilmister-70...

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/dec/29/lemmy-lead-singer-of-motorh...

http://nbcnews.to/1NT99Ro

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35192060?ocid=socialflow_face...

And the many reactions from those in the rock community can be summed up with a few comments such as these:

Alan Frew: Sad to hear they legendary "Lemmy" of Motörhead has died. He lived the way he sang. Raw & on the edge....always.

Sean McNabb: This guy was Everything #R&R Stands for and then some!

Paul Stanley: Lemmy has passed away. Truly one of a kind. Much more to him than many knew. RIP.

Dee Snider: I love and miss you, my brother! Owe you the world! You were the real deal!

Doug Aldrich: R.I.P. Lemmy. Condolences to his family and friends.... Aside from how much he did for music, he was a nice dude...

Michael Sweet: I met #Lemmy in Germany & we talked about the bible. I'll never forget that. May god Bless Lemmy & the @myMotorhead family & fans worldwide!

Joey Kramer: RIP #Lemmy heaven is Rockin tonight

Brian May: A Horrible shock tonight.

Tony Franklin: RIP Lemmy! We hung for a little while in the early Firm days, 1984. Farewell to a true rocker. Pic: Robert Knight.

Jeff Scott Soto: Another Metal legend gone...RIP Lemmy!

And finally - the band's own official statement:

There is no easy way to say this - our mmighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family.

We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.

We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please play Motörhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD.
Have a drink or few.
Share stories.
Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself.
HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.

Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister

1945 -2015
Born to lose, lived to win.

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Wed

Dec

VAN HALEN Not In Discussions With SAMMY HAGAR

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Van Halen

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Despite wild rumors and other media outlets stating as so, I can absolutely confirm that there are NO talks initiated or going on between VAN HALEN and SAMMY HAGAR and/or MICHAEL ANTHONY.

DAVID LEE ROTH is out of contract with the group and his future is unknown, but sources indicate it is unlikely there will be any further recording or touring with the original vocalist. Which leaves a big, obvious gap in the lineup.

However, based on information from an impecable source close to the Hagar camp, there has been no discussions or communication with the Red Rocker at all.

Hagar's 2016 plans seem to revolved around his CIRCLE lineup recording original material and continuing their touring.

DAVID LEE ROTH meanwhile is indeed looking for the right opportunity to reunite with the Eat Em And Smile lineup, but there is no word if that will go beyond the one event at this stage.

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Tue

Dec

AOR Heaven January 26 Releases LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM & THEANDER EXPRESSION

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Last Autumn's Dream

Friday, February 26, 2016

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AOR Heaven’s upcoming February 26 releases are from LAST AUTUMN’S DREAM and THEANDER EXPRESSION.

Last Autumn’s Dream - Paintings
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9VwB021b8U

Mikael Erlandsson from Gothenburg is one of the best singers/ songwriters in Sweden today. Beside LAD he has since 2006 been the front man in the Swedish super group Secret Service on live tours all over the world.

He has recorded four successful solo albums and his Japanese record company together with XTC Productions came up with the idea of putting him together with the fantastic guitar player Andy Malecek from the successful German hard rock band Fair Warning for an album project.

Mikael and Andy were both hooked by the idea and a plan for the album began to grow. Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Leven of Europe-fame were asked if they were interested to join - which they did, and the band LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM was born in 2003!

Their self titled debut album resembled the best Scandinavian melodic rock heritage, but also added a distinctive Fair Warning influence coming from Malecek’s guitar playing.

The band lost 3/5's of their members due to the comeback of Europe. After the release of their second album bassist Marcel Jacob (Talisman) tragically died and was replaced by Nalley Påhlsson (Treat, Therion), and finally drummer Jamie Borger (Talisman, Treat, Secret Service) joined the band.

Andy Malecek unfortunately decided to leave the band in 2014 because of personal reasons and was replaced by Peter “Pac” Söderström, a genius guitar player that earlier used to add rhythm guitars to the band’s previous albums. Producer Ulf Wahlberg in the meantime had joined the band as keyboard player.

LAST AUTMN’S DREAM’s 12th album “Paintings” will be released in Europe in February 2015 and proposes as usual the combination of classic rock references with a modern sound. In October 2015 the band also made a successful performance at Rock City Festival in Nottingham.

https://www.facebook.com/Last-Autumns-Dream-176266069085019

Sound clips in advance:

Bring Out The Heroes (Edit)
My Mistake To Make (Edit)
Run Out Of Love (Edit)

Theander Expression - Wonderful Anticiptation

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjyhqipBZZ8

Theander Expression is the AOR project by Swedish guitar player Andrée Theander, who started to work with the first album in 2012 and released it one year later. It was called ”Strange Nostalgia” after one of the songs and got critically acclaimed around the world of melodic rock in 2013.

Just over two years later the follow-up is finally here and it carries the title ”Wonderful Anticipation”, as a kind of an antonym to the frequently misinterpreted debut title.

Andrée has been producing and recording most of the album at the Theander studio, playing all the guitars and handles also most of the bass and keyboards, some percussion, drum programming and vocals.

Other musicians featured on the album are Herman Furin (Work of Art), Bengan Andersson (NIVA, Johan Randén), Kristofer von Wachenfeldt (Care of Night), Björn Lundqvist (Sunstrike, Twilight Force), Christian Eriksson (Sunstrike, Twilight Force), Erik Martensson (Eclipse, W.E.T), Sebastian Freij and Christoffer ”Foffe” Särnefält.

The record was mixed and mastered by Thomas ”Plec” Johansson at Panic Room Studios in the end of 2015 and the result is another high class rock record with classic melodies and a modern production, ready to hit the market in 2016.

https://www.facebook.com/thetheanderexpression/

Sound clips in advance:
Mrs. Trendy (Edit)
Never Surrender (Edit)
You Always Ran Away (Edit)

www.metalheaven.net

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Fri

Dec

No Joke, New CHEAP TRICK Due April 1!

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Cheap Trick

Friday, April 1, 2016

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LEGENDARY POWER POP BAND ENTERS CLASS OF 2016 FOLLOWING THEIR FIRST NOMINATION

HONOREE CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8, 2016

HUGELY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “BANG ZOOM CRAZY… HELLO” DUE IN 2016

NASHVILLE, TN (December 17, 2015) – Celebrating a long-anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cheap Trick today also announces an exclusive new deal with leading global independent record label Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw). The legendary band is currently hard at work finishing their Big Machine debut album titled Bang Zoom Crazy… Hello, slated for release on April 1, 2016. Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Julian Raymond, the album marks Cheap Trick’s 17th studio album and first in more than five years.

“We can’t thank the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame enough for honoring Cheap Trick. Thanks to all the fans who have supported us for all these years and to the Hall of Fame members who cast their votes. We are excited and honored,” said Cheap Trick bass guitarist Tom Petersson.

“Coinciding with their entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I am beyond proud and excited to announce that Cheap Trick are the newest members of the Big Machine Records family,” said Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta. “As a band, they’ve never stopped rock’n the free world and they play every night with as much conviction as their first power-pop-punk club shows from the mid ’70’s. I can’t wait for Cheap Trick fans everywhere to have the new album”

Eligible since 2002, Cheap Trick will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after being nominated for the first time this year. More than 800 artists, historians and music-industry professionals determine the annual honorees, who are considered qualified 25 years after releasing their first single or album – 1990, for the newest crop of nominees. The 2016 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for April 8.

Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1973 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock ‘n’ roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are truly one of a kind, power pop pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, spanning “Surrender” and “I Want You To Want Me” to “Dream Police” and the worldwide #1 hit single, “The Flame.”

Now well into their fourth decade, the band is among the most active and successful in music history with featured appearances on over 20 movie soundtracks, more than 40 international gold and platinum certifications, a myriad of awards and industry honors, and total record sales in excess of 20 million.

Surely among rock’s greatest live acts, Cheap Trick continues to spend much of their time on the road. Upcoming dates include Napa, CA’s Uptown Theatre (December 18); Stateline, NV’s Harrah’s Hotel Casino – Lake Tahoe (December 19) and San Jose, CA’s City National Civic (December 20). A major North American headline tour will be announced in support of the new album – for news and ticket information, please visit www.cheaptrick.com/tour-dates.

- See more at: http://www.cheaptrick.com/cheap-trick-celebrate-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fa...

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Dec

CORNERSTONE Line Up HAREM SCAREM Frontman To Produce

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Cornerstone

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NEW ALBUM WITH STAR PRODUCER ON BOARD!

During the last weeks, it's been a bit quiet around Cornerstone , here are some amazing news: the band is busy at the moment with the recordings for their new album, and HARRY HESS, a Canadian producer, is also involved in this project. Hess, himself singer of Harem Scarem, is mainly known as a producer through its collaboration with BILLY TALENT, SIMPLE PLAN, MUSE, etc.. So, more than one reason to be curious about the new album (working title: "Reflections"). Its release is scheduled for 05/20/2016 - incidentally in 2011, "Somewhere in America" was published on the same date, hopefully a good sign. Also in planning is a European tour, first dates in the UK and Germany are already confirmed and will be announced soon.

More Info regarding Harry Hess here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Hess

CORNERSTONE AT THE EUROVISIONS-SONG CONTEST

Altough the Eurovision-Songcontest, that will happen in Stockholm/ Sweden this year, has lost a bit of its glory over the last years, the band is proud to present, that the Austrian Broadcasting Service (ORF) has choosen the powerballad "Whatever", which is a precusor for the new album, too, is pre-nominated for the Wildcard for the Austrian contribution. It will be decided within the next few days, which artists are nominated, but: in case you want to support Cornerstone, you can leave a like or a comment at the Austrian Songcontest-page on Facebook - the selection process will take a few more days.

Click here for the Video: https://www.facebook.com/ESCOesterreich/videos/447063655496591

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Dec

Norwegian Progressive Metallers CIRCUS MAXIMUS Return With 'Havoc'

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Circus Maximus

Friday, March 18, 2016

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Norwegian Progressive Metal Masters CIRCUS MAXIMUS to return with “Havoc” the fourth studio album!

Out in March on Frontiers

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce all details of “Havoc”, the eagerly anticipated new album from Circus Maximus, due for release on March 18, 2016.

“Havoc” is Circus Maximus’ highly anticipated fourth studio album and one that will certainly make a huge impact on the Progressive Metal scene. The band’s musical formula is not easy to pull off. Take jaw dropping musicianship, singer Michael Eriksen with a voice from the heavens and put it together with hooks, anthemic melodies, and enough groove and heavy riffing to satisfy any prog metal fan, and you’ve got the Circus Maximus sound.

“The theme on this new album is about moments and experiences in life that lead to love and hate.” says guitarist and producer Mats Haugen. “Metaphorically, it's about succumbing to fire and striving to cope with the aftermath of decisions when overshadowed by the love we have for others and ourselves.”

Musically the band offers the usual mixture of very heavy moments intertwined with extremely accessible melodies. Songs like “Pages”, the opener “The Weight”, “After the Fire“ and “Remember” show the full range of the Circus Maximus sound. Still, the album has very heavy songs (“Havoc”) and slow and melodic moments (“Loved Ones”) too.

The band is set to tour heavily in support of this new release with shows in Europe, US (they are already confirmed for the ProgPower Festival) and more territories to come.

The re-defining sound, the songwriting and the clever production, highlights the band as one of the leading, original Progressive-Metal bands around. It’s early yet, but “Havoc” is an absolute contender for Top Album of 2016, transcending the boundaries and subgenres of Hard, Progressive and Metal music. It`s just THAT good – enjoy!

“Havoc” tracklisting includes: The Weight; Highest Bitter; Havoc; Pages; Flames; Loved Ones; After The Fire; Remember; Chivalry.

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

Michael Eriksen – Voice

Mats Haugen - Guitars, backing vox and programming

Truls Haugen - Drums,backing vox and percussion

Lasse Finbråten - Keyboards, samples, programming

Glen Møllen – Bass

'Havoc' arranged & performed by Circus Maximus

Produced by Mats Haugen

www.facebook.com/circusmaximusband

www.circusmaximussite.com

TOUR DATES

23.01.2016 Kungsbacka - Kungsbacka Teater - Sweden

06.02.2016 Oslo - Rockefeller - Norway

13.02.2016 Stavanger - Folken - Norway

27.02.2016 Trondheim - Rockheim - Norway

08.03.2016 Nurnberg - Z-Bau - Germany

09.03.2016 Munchen - Backstage - Germany

10.03.2016 Pratteln - Z7 Mini - Switzerland

11.03.2016 Brescia - Colony Club - Italy

12.03.2016 Rome - Traffic Club - Italy

13.03.2016 Genova – L’Angelo Azzurro - Italy

15.03.2016 Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2 - Spain

16.03.2016 Madrid - Caracol – Spain

08.09.2016 Atlanta - ProgPowerFestival - USA

North & South America Tour in September

More shows TBA

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Dec

RAGE OF ANGELS New Album to Feature ROB MORATTI

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Rage Of Angels

Friday, February 26, 2016

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Rage Of Angels - The Devils New Tricks Coming February 2016 on Escape Music

Ged Rylands Keyboards and Guitars

Rob Moratti Lead vocals

Neil Fraser Lead Guitars

Chris Green Lead Guitars

Martin Kronlund Lead Guitars

Perra Johannsen Drums

Chris Goldsmith Bass

Produced by: Ged Rylands
Executive Producer: Khalil Turk
Mixed and Mastered: Martin Kronlund
Artwork by: https://www.facebook.com/vitaly.alexius

1. R.O.A 07:28 / 2- All You Own Way 05:59 / 3- The Devil's New Tricks 05:44 / 4- One Step Closer 05:34 / 5- Strangers In The Night 06:26 / 6- Love Will Never Die 07:24 / 7- In And Out Of Love 05:51 / 8- I Feel It In My Heart 05:06 / 9- Stop Changing The TV 05:00 / 10- Long Days Without You 06:01

Rage of Angels is the brainchild of original Ten keyboard player Ged Rylands,who played on their first three studio albums and the double live CD 'Never Say Goodbye'. During his time in Ten, Ged took part in several very successful tours in Japan as well as playing on the highly praised 1996 debut album from Valentine singer Hugo, which was co-produced by Ten vocalist Gary Hughes.

After leaving Ten, Ged went on to play with Contagious and guitar wizard Danny Danzi, and then after a ten year break raising his daughter alone, he returned to the music scene by guesting on several albums including Lover Under Cover, before joining Tyketto in 2012 as a touring member of the band (now full-time member). However, during that ten year break Ged continued writing, the results of which blasted onto the scene with the highly praised Rage of Angels debut ‘Dreamworld’ (Voted #2 album of 2013 by listeners of Firebrand Rock Radio, and #3 album of 2013 by Fireworks Magazine!).

On that album Ged teamed up with a fantastic team of vocalists including Danny Vaughn (Tyketto), Harry Hess (Harem Scarem), Ralph Scheepers (Primal Fear), Matti Alfonzetti and Robert Hart. For this amazing follow-up, the decision was made to use just one singer, the incredible Rob Moratti (ex Saga) whose vocal range massively impressed Ged and Escape. As Ged explained to Fireworks Magazine, “I didn’t think anyone would have the kind of range to be able to do all the tracks on this album because it goes from a Low C up to almost a High C in some parts. The range needed to cover that is incredible, and unbelievably Rob had it. And the more tracks we kept hearing, the more we thought we didn’t need anybody else ̶ this guy was killing every single track!”

Although Ged plays all the rhythm guitars, the leads are supplied again by Neil Fraser (ex Ten) with Tyketto/Furyon guitarist Chris Green also chipping in with 6 solos. This was originally meant to be only one guest solo for Chris, but he was enjoying himself so much he just kept asking for more. As he happily admitted to Ged, “These are the solos and this is the work that I’m most proud of out of anything I’ve ever done. This is probably my best work I’ve ever done on record.” One listen to ‘The Devil’s New Tricks’ will prove that is no idle sentiment - the guitaring is phenomenal throughout!

The band’s signature song, ‘Rage of Angels’, finally gets recorded and finds its rightful place at the start of this new album - a wonderful slice of classic hard rock, at times evoking Rainbow during their Dio period, setting the tone for things to come.
‘The Devil’s New Tricks’ is a more commercial album than the debut, but is by no means any less rewarding, supplying track after track of the most consummate melodic rock. Rylands & Moratti are a team made in heaven! In fact, you could say they were angels.

The Rage returns in 2016! Don’t miss them!
www.Escape-Music.com

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Dec

AIRLESS Debut New EP, New Lineup in January

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Airless

Friday, January 15, 2016

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The Spanish Hard Rock band Airless are back. The next 15th January will be released “Make It Right” an EP from a new era.
The EP will contain four new songs. Airless released their last album “Best & Rarities” thru MelodicRock Records in 2014.

New Airless theme and EP preview: Hey Money

www.airlessband.com
https://www.facebook.com/Airlessband
https://twitter.com/Airlessband
https://www.youtube.com/Airlessband
http://airless.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/airless-670123096

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Toni Amboaje

Thu

Dec

Frontiers Welcomes DAVID GLENN EISLEY & CRAIG GOLDY

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Eisley/Goldy

Release Year:

2016

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Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of a new project that sees an alliance between two old friends and legends in the Melodic Rock world. Singer David Glen Eisley and guitarist Craig Goldy, both formerly of GIUFFRIA, have joined forces again in EISLEY / GOLDY, a partnership which will see the two artists bring back the signature sound that launched their careers in the early 80s.

As David Glen Eisley stated around October 2014, after several years on hiatus after his solo effort in 2001, 'My dear friend of many years, guitar virtuoso Craig Goldy made a surprise visit up to my house, knocked on the door and simply stated "Enough of this my friend.. time for you to get up off your ass and come back to work!" He was so adamant I relented and agreed to join him on a small stage in the San Diego area. It all seemed to go well and the next thing I knew a year later, we were in Nottingham, England playing together again in front of a crowd. We had been discussing writing some material for a potential album during this past year. But where to take it? Assuming we were to actually do one, that left a big question... But a simple answer. The BEST Rock & Roll label left on the planet that understood who we were and who we are today. That was Frontiers and our friends Serafino & Mario!! A deal was struck and we both are happy to say "Eisley-Goldy" & friends will be working hard to bring you a new record sometime in 2016. Funny how things happen in this crazy world of Rock & Roll!!'

EISLEY / GOLDY is another in a string of successful sonic unions brought to you by Frontiers Music Srl including Sweet & Lynch, Nordic Union, Resurrection Kings, Find Me, and Revolution Saints, just to name a few

www.frontiers.it

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Dec

JOURNEY Singer ARNEL PINEDA Signs With Imagen Records Ushers In The Holidays With 'Sounds Of Christmas'

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Arnel Pineda

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JOURNEY SINGER ARNEL PINEDA SIGNS WITH IMAGEN RECORDS USHERS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH 'SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS'

There is no denying the exceptional vocal talents of Arnel Pineda, as evidenced with his long-time work with one of rock's most enduring acts, Journey. Arnel also recently signed a multi-record deal with Imagen Records, which will be issuing the much-anticipated album in 2016. "I am very proud and excited to have such a worldwide sensation as Arnel added to our lineup at Imagen Records," says president Bob Winegard.

And soon, Arnel will be entering a new stylistic realm, with the release of the 'Sounds of Christmas' EP, which will be available for pre-order (digital only) on 12/11 and a street date (again, digital only) on 12/18. Ordering info can be found here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sounds-of-christmas-ep/id1062397426

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018J07KQO?ie=UTF8&keywords=arnel%20pi...

The release is comprised of four tracks ("This Christmas," "Christmas Day," "Christmas Time," and "Jingle Bells"), with the lead single being "This Christmas" - available to streaming partners on 12/11. The tune is currently being serviced to Holiday & Hot AC Commercial Radio and featured on Retail Radio for the month of December (resulting in being heard in over 8,000 stores nationwide). Additionally, Arnel is the "featured artist" and highlighted Holiday single on All Access. As a member of Journey, Pineda has co wrote and performed on a pair of studio recordings, 2008's 'Revelation' and 2011's 'Eclipse,' as well as a concert DVD, 2009's 'Live in Manilla.’

Arnel also offered the following message - "I am pleased and honored to have the opportunity to sign with Imagen Records for my solo projects such as my new Christmas record out now, and my full length solo album coming out next in 2016, and of course, be able to work with such amazing crew and management of Imagen Records. To all the Journey fans, thank you for all your love and support to me and our whole band, looking forward to Journey's tour next year. Grateful to have all the people around me including Sanre Entertainment, its CEO Rene Walter, and my social media followers and likers, for their continued support, loyalty and love for my God-given talent. God bless everyone."

Soon, fans of Arnel's will be able to hear the wide-range of his vocal abilities - in the holiday spirit!

'Sounds of Christmas' Track listing:

1. This Christmas
2. Christmas Day
3. Christmas Time
4. Jingle Bells

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
arnelpinedarocks.com
imagenrecords.com

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Wed

Dec

HALCYON WAY Gears Up For US Tour With Queensryche

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Halcyon Way

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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Press Opportunities Available For All Shows

"I absolutely recommend it to people like myself who love catchy choruses, ripping grooves, powerful melodies and mesmerizing solos. Without saying another word, Conquer is by and large the perfect musical package this year for me and that really says a lot."
- New Noise Magazine (5/5) -

"The true meaning of "Conquer" is that Halcyon Way has struck a chord of near perfection with an infallible modern metal sound."
- Metal Underground (4.5/5)

"12 high-caliber songs decorated with catchy choruses, huge hooks, chugging riffs and soaring vocal harmonies."
- BraveWords (8/10)

"Album Of The Month" - "their crowning achievement...one of the more unique bands in metal"
- MetalReviews.com (91/100)

Atlanta, Georgia's HALCYON WAY are about to hit the road with the legendary Queensryche for a month-long USA tour to support their Billboard-charting 4^th album, Conquer. The tour starts on January 7, 2016 in San Jose, CA and continues their string of high profile tours in the USA & abroad with bands such as Saxon, Skid Row, Fates Warning, UDO, Delain, and Fozzy. The tour runs through February 4^th in Salt Lake City, UT, a complete list of dates is below.

Conquer hit the shelves to universal critical acclaim in August of 2014 and the band has performed on three continents since then to promote its release. The lead single, "Web Of Lies" spent 6 weeks on the CMJ Hard Top 10. Conquer was produced by guitarist Jon Bodan and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer), who has mixed all of the band's releases.

Check out the video for the song "Web of Lies" HERE.

"HW is super excited to hit the road in the USA again to support our Conquer release, and to be able to go out with Queensryche, who are an all-time favorite band of mine, is incredibly cool. The guys are on a huge upswing with their new album, and we're proud to help them kick off their touring season for it."

Guitarist Jon Bodan about the upcoming tour:

"HALCYON WAY have been looking for another great tour to get onto for USA to support the Conquer release, and getting to go out with Queensryche for a month is going to be an amazing experience. 'Operation:Mindcrime' is probably my favorite album of all time and I consider these guys to be a big influence on my playing & writing style. So we're really excited about getting out there in front of our fans again in the USA, and also for hitting the road with Queensryche. Then as soon as we get back off the road, we're going to get back to work on our 5th album, which is mostly written already."

The band recently started pre-production for the follow-up to Conquer and plans to hit the studio in Spring of 2016.

HALCYON WAY W/ Queensryche
1/7: San Jose, CA @ Rockbar Theater
1/8: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
1/9: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Live
1/10: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
1/12: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
1/14: Dallas, TX @ Trees
1/15: San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall
1/16: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
1/17: Corpus Christi, TX @ Brewster Street Ice House
1/19: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
1/20: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
1/22: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
1/23: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
1/24: Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
1/25: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
1/27: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
1/28: Peoria, IL @ Limelight
1/29: Turtle Lake, WI @ Croix Casino
1/30: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
1/31: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
2/2: Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads
2/3: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
2/4: Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue

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YOU CAN NOW PRE-ORDER THE AMBOAJE DEBUT ALBUM. OUT JANUARY 29 ON MRR/GMG.

Those that pre-order now will be the FIRST to recieve this awesome rock album in January. Official release date January 29.

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German label PRIDE & JOY MUSIC reveals the release date for TAINTED NATION and the band’s second release “On The Outside” will hit the stores on February 26, 2016!

Tainted Nation comprises of five musicians who have all in their own right been involved in world tours, festivals and recordings. Boasting members and ex-members of Helloween, Firewind, King Diamond, The Poodles, Eden’s Curse, Lionsheart and others. This line up has so far released an acclaimed debut title F.E.A.R, which hit like a hammer across the loins of Rock music. Possibly a slightly unexpected direction taken in this hard hitting commercial slice of music, the album has helped Tainted Nation to move forward at a rapid pace. With live appearances in the UK and Europe, including festivals and a hugely successful tour of Spain. All of these received some great reviews.

On 26.02.2016, Tainted Nation is looking forward to the release of their follow-up album entitled “On The Outside”. This record was recorded in Tewkesbury, UK and Stockholm, Sweden, and produced & mixed by Pete Newdeck. Pontus Norgren of Hammerfall has co-written the tracks “Live And Die”, “Karma” and “Back To Earth” and provided a couple of guest solos, Nick Workman (Vega) appears as backing vocalist on the track “On The Outside” and Issa is performing a duet with singer Pete Newdeck at “Pulling Me Under”.

Line-up: Pete Newdeck (vocals), Mark Cross (drums), Pontus Egberg (bass), Ian Nash (guitars), Joel Peters (guitars)

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