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Fri
29
Jan

LITA FORD Unlocks 'Time Capsule' April 15

Artist: 
Lita Ford
Friday, April 15, 2016
Categories: 
News Feed

feat. Gene Simmons, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Scott Soto, Dave Navarro & Rick Nielsen
 
American vocalist/guitarist Lita Ford is set to release her latest album Time Capsule on Steamhammer/SPV on 15 April 2016.
 
The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. Time Capsule is a ”throwback” record that boasts identifiable voices and brilliant players jamming without any planning or pressure. Some of the album`s highlights: Billy Sheehan (bass), Rodger Carter (drums), Dave Navarro (mandolin), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander (backing vocals) and Gene Simmons (bass).
 
“There was a shitload of these 24-track analog tapes in the closet in my house (in the islands),” Ford recalls. “This is some of the best work I`ve ever done and it was sitting there. I grabbed two suitcases and took them back to the United States.” Imagine Ford dragging a pair of suitcases full of analog tapes through the Caribbean dirt back to Los Angeles, so, as she recalls, “we could bake these fuckers,” due to their age. “If you just put them on the reel, they would flake. I was chewing my fingernails, thinking, ´Please work!` And they did!”
 
Time Capsule contains ten songs plus intro and will be available as a digipak as well as an LP version and download. It`s Ford`s gift to fans who love the ´80s, when thrilling vocal performances, raunchy riffs, and loud, growling guitars were as essential as oxygen.
 
Tracklisting:

1. Intro 1:35
2. Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight 04:47
3. Killing Kind 04:49
4. War Of The Angels 05:44
5. Black Leather Heart 03:33
6. Rotten To The Core 04:21
7. Little Wing 03:01
8. On The Fast Track 03:41
9. King Of The Wild Wind 05:04
10. Mr. Corruption 04:15
11. Anything For The Thrill 03:25

LITA FORD live 2016

US/Canada

12.02. Houston,TX - BFE Rock Club
13.02. Tyler,TX - Rock N´Valentines Festival
14.02. Fort Worth,TX - The Rail Club
20.02. Enoch,AB - River Cree Resort
05.03. Beverly Hills,CA - Saban Theatre
19.03. Toledo,OH - Savage Arena
24.04. Ladson,SC - 98 Rock Fest

Europe

10.06. SE-Sölvesborg - Sweden Rock Festival
13.-14.08.B-Kortijk - Alcatraz Festival

More dates will be added soon
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http://www.litafordonline.com/
https://www.facebook.com/litaofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/steamhammerofficial/
 
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Fri
29
Jan

AXEL RUDI PELL 'Game Of Sins' Chart Positions

Artist: 
Axel Rudi Pell
Release Year: 
2015
Friday, January 15, 2016
Categories: 
News Feed
 
 
The new album "Game Of Sins" of german guitar wizard AXEL RUDI PELL entered the official german album charts at # 11 (https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album). In the german Media Markt / Saturn Charts the album hit # 9 (http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/shop/musik-charts-bestseller.html) and in the new german MegaCharts # 12 (http://www.charts.de/alben/).
 
In Switzerland the album entered the official album charts even one place higher at # 10 (http://www.hitparade.ch/charts/alben) and in Austria at # 42 (http://www.austriancharts.at/charts/alben).
 
Furthermore with this album AXEL RUDI PELL entered the official british charts for the very first time. # 40 in the Rock & Metal Charts (http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/) and # 11 in the Indie Breaker Charts (http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-albums-breakers-chart/).
 
"Game Of Sins" was released January 15th, 2016 (USA January 22nd 2016)  through SPV/Steamhammer in the following configurations:

- DigiPak incl. 1 Bonus Track and Poster
- Jewel Case Clear Tray Edition
- 2LP Gatefold, 180 g, black Vinyl, CD in paper sleeve
- Download Version
- Ltd Boxset incl. Digi, 2LP, Miniatur Replica Fender Guitar 1:4 incl. ARP Gift Box Case, Poster, Sticker, Photocard

Line Up:

Johnny Gioeli >- Lead and Backing Vocals
Axel Rudi Pell - Lead, Rhythm and Acoustic Guitars
Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards
Volker Krawczak - Bass
Bobby Rondinelli - Drums

AXEL RUDI PELL Live 2016

"Game Of Sins" - Tour Part 1
with special guests MOB RULES

01.04.16 D-Hamburg - Grosse Freiheit 36
02.04.16 D-Karlsruhe - Substage
03.04.16 D-Nürnberg - Hirsch
05.04.16 D-Munich - Backstage
06.04.16 D-Berlin - Huxleys
08.04.16 D-Osnabrück - Hyde Park
09.04.16 B-Vosselaar - Biebob
10.04.16 NL-Zwolle - Hedon
12.04.16 D-Cologne - Live Music Hall
13.04.16 D-Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
15.04.16 D-Erfurt - Stadtgarten
16.04.16 CH-Pratteln - Z7
17.04.16 CH-Pratteln - Z7

Festivals

30.07.16 D-Pyras - Pyraser Classic Rock Night
04.-06.08.16 D-Wacken - Wacken Open Air (sold out)

"Game Of Sins" - Tour Part 2

02.09.16 D-Bremen - Aladin
03.09.16 NL-Weert - De Bosuil
04.09.16 D-Bochum - Zeltfestival Ruhr
06.09.16 D-Saarbrücken - Garage
07.09.16 D-Hannover - Capitol
09.09.16 D-Leipzig - Hellraiser
10.09.16 CZ-Zlin - Masters Of Rock Cafe
11.09.16 A-Vienna - SiMM City
13.09.16 D-Frankfurt - Batschkapp
14.09.16 D-Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
16.09.16 D-Memmingen - Kaminwerk
17.09.16 I-Novara - Phenomenon
18.09.16 A-Wörgl - Komma

Tickets Germany: www.metaltix.com
Touragency: http://www.continental-concerts.de/

Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/pqa1EoSbOB4
www.axel-rudi-pell.de
facebook.com/axelrudipellofficial
www.facebook.com/steamhammerofficial
 
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Fri
29
Jan

THE DEAD DAISIES Revolving Lineup Lose Two But Adds DOUG ALDRICH

Artist: 
The Dead Daisies
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Australian/multi-national rockers THE DEAD DAISIES have lost two members to the GUNS N ROSES "reunion", but have added the wonderful DOUG ALDRICH to their ever changing lineup.
 
Press Release:
 
New York, NY (January 28th, 2016) – The Dead Daisies are proud to announce the addition of Doug Aldrich to the lineup as lead guitarist of the powerful music collective. Guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed will be stepping aside to be a part of a momentous project in 2016.
 
Aldrich is currently in Nashville with the Daisies working with producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Gavin Rossdale, Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry) on their follow up to the album Revolución, released last year following the bands trip to Cuba, where the classic rock group were part of a cultural exchange as guests of the Cuban Ministry of Culture, Cuban Institute of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The still untitled album will be released globally on SPV Records later this year.
 
Aldrich joins bassist Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), guitarist David Lowy (MINK, Red Phoenix), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, The Scream) on vocals and Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol) on drums.
 
“I’m very, very happy to join my friends Marco, Brian, John and David in the next chapter of The Dead Daisies,” proclaims Aldrich. “I love the band and I’m looking forward to getting busy on the new record. This band is bringing back a raw, back to the bones sound that a lot of groups go for but The Dead Daisies are looking to nail. At this point in time, we are looking to have a kick ass Rock ‘n’ Roll album in the can by spring 2016.”
 
Fortus couldn’t be happier, saying: “When we started speaking about finding someone to replace me, the first suggestion I had was Doug Aldrich. It doesn’t get any better than Doug in my book. I am so happy that he is able and willing to step in and take over. I think that it will elevate the band to the next level. Thanks to everyone that has supported the Daisies over the last couple of years. Stay tuned to see what they come up with next. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!”
 
David Lowy, one of the original founders of The Dead Daisies said: “We’re really going to miss Richard and Dizzy. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to write, record and perform with such talented world-class musicians and all-around great guys. I’ve personally learnt so much from both of them. We’re very excited to announce Doug Aldrich will be joining The Dead Daisies in the lead guitar role. Doug was Richard’s first pick to replace him. He’s a highly accomplished musician, performer and songwriter and we’re really looking forward to Doug joining us as the Dead Daisies adventure rolls on.”
 
Marco Mendoza couldn’t be more excited as well of course. “Doug and I shared the stage for many years with Whitesnake and have been involved in many recording sessions and projects. He is a powerful guitar player and performer, can’t wait to bring him in on our next efforts in the studio and on the road. VIVA LA ROCK!”
 
Since exploding onto the scene in 2013, The Dead Daisies have taken the Classic Rock world by storm, releasing two albums to date & touring with the biggest names in rock including: ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Judas Priest, KISS and Def Leppard. 2015 was a banner year that saw the band release their 2nd album, make a historic visit to Cuba, join the line-up for some of the biggest European Rock Festivals including Download and Graspop, tour around the globe with Whitesnake and KISS as well as play a sold out triumphant headline show in Paris. The band then returned to the UK for the first time in two years to play a series of Sold Out club shows, including the special guest slot at Planet Rock Stock in Wales.
 
With the year having just started, The Dead Daisies are well underway to continue to rewrite the book on Classic Rock. With a killer new album in the works, massive touring being booked and fueled by their ever-growing fan base, the band is showing no signs of letting up.
 
Rock ‘n’ Roll is alive and well!!!
 

 

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Fri
29
Jan

Jefferson Airplane’s PAUL KANTNER Dies at 74

 
 
Paul Kantner, one of the giants of the San Francisco music scene, died Thursday. Mr. Kantner, a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane, was 74 and had suffered a heart attack this week. His death was confirmed by longtime publicist and friend, Cynthia Bowman, who said he died of multiple organ failure and septic shock. Mr. Kantner had a string of health problems in recent years, including a heart attack in March. With Jefferson Airplane, Mr. Kantner pioneered what became known as the San Francisco sound in the mid-1960s, with such hits as “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.”
R.I.P Paul.
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Fri
29
Jan

ROYAL HUNT Release Brand New Double Live Album 'Cargo'

Artist: 
Royal Hunt
Friday, March 18, 2016
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Out on Frontiers Music Srl in March!
           
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of ROYAL HUNT new live album entitled “Cargo” on March 18, 2016.
 
Following the release of their latest studio album - “Devil's Dozen” – ROYAL HUNT participated in three widely known Festivals around the globe in the fall of 2015: ProgPower USA, Loud Park Japan and Rockingham UK. They performed their energetic brand of symphonic/progressive yet highly melodic and instantly accessible Royal Rock for thousands of appreciative fans.
 
While ROYAL HUNT´s next tour – sat to the spring of 2016 – is being announced (see dates below), the band found the time to gather in the studio and pick out the best performances recorded during their festival trek: an hour and a half of ROYAL HUNT´s trademark sonic assault, skillfully captured on tape.
 
Why live album and why now? "Well, mostly because we haven´t released any live recordings for – roughly – 10 years or so." says keyboard maestro and principal songwriter Andre Andersen, “2006” was great and many fans consider it to be our best (some will pick “1996” or “Closing the Chapter” as their favorite) but anyway – it´s been awhile, so we assumed that it might be interesting for you to check out our “new swing” at this live set. Just think about it: last time we recorded “Paradox” live was almost 20 years ago! Add a few new songs, the excitement of the festival performance, a couple of new faces to the line-up and – all of a sudden – things are sounding quite a bit different. We´d say it sounds fresh but let´s see what´s your opinion on this matter will be."
 
The album includes a complete rendition of their signature concept album “Paradox”. Royal Hunt released 13 studio albums and their name stands for quality Symphonic / Progressive Metal.
 
Tracklisting:
CD1 - The Mission, Half Past Loneliness, River Of Pain, Tearing Down The world, Message To G-D, Long Way Home
CD2 - Time Will Tell, Silent Scream, It’s Over, May You Never, A Life To Die For
 
European tour dates
 
March 09, 2016 - Bruggarsalen, Stockholm, Sweden
March 11, 2016 - De Pul, Uden, Netherlands
March 12, 2016 - Corporation, Sheffield, UK
March 13, 2016 - Rock Palast, Bochum, Germany
March 14, 2016 - Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
March 16, 2016 - RCA Club, Lisbon, Portugal
March 17, 2016 - Sala Chango, Madrid, Spain
March 18, 2016 - Sala Fanatic, Seville, Spain
March 19, 2016 - Sala Apolo [2], Barcelona, Spain
March 20, 2016 - Circolo Colony, Brescia, Italy
March 22, 2016 - Randal Club, Bratislava, Slovakia
March 23, 2016 - Club Nova Chmelnice, Prague, Czech Republic
March 24, 2016 - The Rock Cafe - St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany
March 26, 2016 - Riffelhof, Burgrieden, Germany
March 27, 2016 - Foeyr, Burglengenfeld, Germany
March 29, 2016 - Progresjia, Warsaw, Poland
March 30, 2016 - Amager Bio, Copenhagen, Denmark
March 31, 2016 - Jagger Club,St. Petersburg, Russia
April 01, 2016 - TBD
April 02, 2016 - Izvestia Hall, Moscow, Russia
April 03, 2016 - A38, Budapest, Hungary
April 04, 2016 - Atlas Club, Kiev, Ukraine
April 05, 2016 - DKS, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
April 06, 2016 - KKZU, Kharkov, Ukraine
April 08, 2016 - DKZD, Vladivostok, Russia   
 
The band:
André Andersen – keyboards
DC Cooper – vocals
Andreas Passmark – bass
Jonas Larsen – guitar
Andreas Johansson - drums
 
Weblinks: royalhunt.com
 
 

 

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Thu
28
Jan

Decibel Geek Podcast - DEAN COOK (Briar)

Artist: 
Briar
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
  
DEAN COOK ON LINE-UP CHANGES, RECORDING THE “HARD TIMES” ALBUM, AND WHAT THE BRIAR GUYS ARE DOING TODAY
 
  
 
Decibel Geek podcast/website staff writer The Lionsheart recently interviewed Dean Cook for a talk about the reissue of Hard Times by Briar, the bonus material and the last couple of years of Briar before disbanding in 1993. A few excerpts follow:
 
On recruiting a new vocalist/frontman in Kevin Billington:
 
“As I say we were deflated after the CBS/Sony deal and we were keen to get something else out there to try and help restore our reputation as a solid original band, Gimme All You Got was written as part of Reach Out so that was our next 7” self-financed single! We got that out there on our managers Shotgun Charlie label, it gained us a little interest but sadly didn’t get us an acceptable record deal, which is what we needed at the time, which is a pity! Basically, Kevin Griffiths was always more interested in playing bass than singing, so at this point he decided he  just wanted to enjoy himself on stage and just play bass...so we got a new singer in for a while! It was as simple as that really!”
 
On recording the Cleveland House Demo in 1990 with the new six piece line up including keyboard player Jez Prosser:
 
“It was recorded in our rehearsal space in Cleveland House on Tyburn Road in Birmingham with our live sound guy Den York & manager George Bond, it was recorded completely live on our 8-track Tascam tape machine, as far as I can remember it was the only time we recorded live with Kevin Billington, it turned out well.“
 
On memories for the recording of the Hard Times album way back in 1992:
 
“We had set up that studio with our manager, it was so we could go in and record demo’s when we wanted to! In hindsight Briar always sounded best when we recorded live, we weren’t the type of band who were happy to record and re-record! We rehearsed a lot and we sounded great live and in my opinion that’s how we should’ve always recorded.“
 
On how Dean has kept himself busy and what the guys in Briar are doing today:
 
“Yeh, I have many projects and I’m always playing in lots of bands, it’s just my thing really! I’m only happy when I’m playing! Dave is currently in a couple bands, I also play with him. He is in Bogus Blooze and Ssex PistolsS (tribute). Dave’s my fave guitarist ever! He’s the most natural rock player I have ever played with and I have played with many players! Kevin Griffiths still plays, I’ve played in a number of projects with him over the years since Briar split up, he played bass in my solo project for a while called Ten and we also played together in a band called This Is. Kev also still plays occasionally with a few covers bands. Darren I still see occasionally but he doesn’t really do much of the band stuff nowadays, I think he was and is still more interested in the recording process as opposed to the live bad thing!“
 
Link to Official Website Post:
 
 
The Decibel Geek Podcast, started in 2011, is a weekly hard rock and heavy metal music and discussion show. Covering rock and metal bands from the late 60’s to today, the show features rotating themes including Year in Review, Radio Sucks Radio Show (music-based), Interviews, Fresh Blood (upcoming bands) and many more.
 
 
Official website located at: http://www.decibelgeek.com
 
E-mail Decibel Geek at: feedback@decibelgeek.com
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Thu
28
Jan

Phil Collins Revisits Solo Career On 35th Anniversary Of Face Value Debut

Artist: 
Phil Collins
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Dallas, TX - January 27, 2016.  North American syndicated Rock radio show and website InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands catches up with drummer, singer/songwriter Phil Collins on the 35th anniversary of his solo debut Face Value , a five million seller in the US and a worldwide hit.

The club of rock singing drummers is particularly exclusive. But when you add in qualifiers 'songwriter' and 'bandleader', the universe reduces to three: Don Henley, Dave Grohl, and Phil Collins.

On the 35th anniversary of his Cinderella solo debut Face Value, Phil recalls the real-life betrayal and heartbreak which inspired 'In the Air Tonight', 'I Missed Again' and why he did not include another original, 'How Can You Sit There?', on Face Value nor it's follow-up, Hello I Must Be Going, but opted instead to give it to the soundtrack of the 1984 movie Against All Odds, going on to become Phil's first # 1 hit.

Phil shares with InTheStudio host Redbeard what really inspired him to write and record his first solo album.

'My marriage broke up... I said that I was leaving to go live in Vancouver. The guys (Genesis) said  'Hang on, don't leave, let's just put things on ice for a bit, we'll do our solo albums.' Now when they had finished their solo albums and I had come back from Vancouver with nothing having changed with regard to my personal situation, I had a lot more time and energy because it  (solo album) was something for me to do. My marriage hadn't repaired itself, so I was looking for things to channel my energies into.'  - Phil Collins

Phil Collins/ InTheStudio interview is available now to STREAM at: http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/phil-collins-face-35th-anniversary-2/
Direct Link to InTheStudio broadcast affiliate radio station list: http://www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations/ www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations

Link to Phil Collins website: http://www.philcollins.co.uk
Link to InTheStudio website: http://www.inthestudio.net
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Wed
27
Jan

TREAT Finish Opus 'Ghosts Of Graceland' For April Release

Artist: 
Treat
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Categories: 
News Feed
 
It's done!
 
The long awaited new TREAT album, Ghost Of Graceland is due in April! The Japanese date is April 13 and Frontiers will confirm the worldwide date in April shortly.
 
Here's the band's latest post:
 
"Yes folks! Today we finished our New album. Letting Mastering maestro Mats "Limpan"Lindfors (pictured in the middle) at Cutting Room in Stockholm, bless it!
 
In over a year long working process, we,ve been redefining who we are and where we wanna go as a band together with our amazing producer Peter Mansson, who deserves every award there is for putting up with us on the journey! Album title, release date and some other very exciting news will be revealed soon, but please keep checkin' in here or @treatnews Instagram and all @Frontiersrecords websites for updates and info. //Treat, aka, happy campers!"
 
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Wed
27
Jan

VOODOO CIRCLE: German Tour Dates Confirmed


Classic hard rock act VOODOO CIRCLE (which is led by guitarist Alex Beyrodt) prepares to finally unleash "voodoo vibes" again on their upcoming, recently scheduled German tour dates.

Voodoo Circle live:

08.03.2016 D-München/Garage Deluxe
09.03.2016 D-Augsburg/Spectrum
10.03.2016 D-Mannheim/7er
11.03.2016 D-Burgrieden/Riffelhof
12.03.2016 D-Bochum/Matrix
13.03.2016 D-Hamburg/Rock Cafe

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Wed
27
Jan

BONFIRE Launches Re-recorded Classic & Rock 'Pearls' March 18

Artist: 
Bonfire
Friday, March 18, 2016
Categories: 
News Feed
 
 
 
After the release of the album “GLÖRIOUS” that entered the charts, BONFIRE proved that they still have a great future to come – in 2016 they celebrate 30 years on stage!
 
During their career, they performed about 1,500 concerts worldwide, touring with the likes of Whitesnake, Judas Priest and ZZ TOP. The eternal burning flame during all that time, the founder, composer, guitarist and the soul of BONFIRE is mastermind HANS ZILLER, who formed a band together with David Reece (voc./ USA/ ex- Accept), Frank Pané (lead-git/GER), Ronnie Parkes (Bass  & Voc / USA) and Tim Breideband (Drums/GER) which further developed the sound of BONFIRE for the past 2 years and every day in a new way brings it to life.
 
30th BONFIRE ANNIVERSARY Tour 2016 "Burnin TALES n PEARLS" 
BONFIRE will of course continue celebrating their live-qualities with their fans all over the world.
 
For the 30th Anniversary / 30years live on stage they present the long desired double-album PEARLS (UDR-Music / Home of the Legends www.udr-music.com ) on March 18. It’s the first CD since the foundation of the band in 1986 that features all the classics in one place - re-recorded during 2015 in Milano (Italy) and arranged in a completely new way, as a big thank-you to the true fans.
 
With the new partner UDR RECORDS Bonfire are in very good company with other big acts of Hard Rock and Metal, such as MÖTORHEAD, SAXON, GIRLSCHOLL and ANNIHILATOR. Hans Ziller & Co are now ready for the next step.
 
CD1: BONFIRE "Classic PEARLS" (with the Italian - Symphony-Ensemble) and CD2: BONFIRE "Rock PEARLS"
 
The album contains 22 songs and presents the whole music production of all the 30 years of BONFIRE in the sound of 2016.
 
Not moving ahead was never an option for BONFIRE and that’s why all rock-fans receive now with “PEARLS” all the band’s classics.
 
30th BONFIRE ANNIVERSARY  Tour 2016 "Burnin` TALES `n `PEARLS"
 
18.03. NEW - CD Release worldwide
07.04. GER - Osnabrück / Rosenhof
08.04. GER - Essen - Turock
09.04. GER - Memmingen / Kaminwerk
10.04. GER - Obermarchtal - Kreuz
14.04. GER - Bruchsal - Fabrik
15.04. Spain
16.04. Spain
17.04. Spain
21.04. GER - Bremen / Aladin
22.04 Spain - San Sebastian - Euskal Metal Fest
23.04 Spain - Zaragoza - CCLARRATXO - Club
24.04. GER - Mannheim - Alte Seilerei
29.04. GER - Bensheim - Musiktheater Rex
30.04. GER - Flensburg  - ROXY 
11.05. / to 13.5. Bulgarien -  Poolinerrock-Open Air
14.05.  CH- Wetzikon  Hall of Fame
21.05. CZ - Klatovy - Winterstadion
27.05.    A   - Bike-Festival Kufstein
03.06. GER - Würzburg - Posthalle
24.06. GER - Hamburg Harley Days
07.07 / 08.07. GER - Rock Harz Festival
09.07. GER - Horn- Bad Meinberg Open Air
22.07. GER - Pförring Open Air
23.07. SWEDEN - Väsby Rock Festival   Open Air
28.07. GER - Headbangers Open Air
05.08.      CH- Gossau  Rock on Open Air
06.08.  Spain - Festival Bilbao (Txarly)
26.8./27.8.GER - Baltic Open Air
09.09. Spain - Barcelona - Dr. Metal Fest-Sala Boveda
02. or 03.09.  Bikerfestival Thüringen ( tbc )
23.09. GER - Rostock/Lübeck/ or Kiel
24.09. GER - Rostock/Lübeck/ or Kiel
29.09. GER - Nürnberg - Hirsch
06.10  GER - Milterberg - Beavers
07.10. GER - Metzingen - Stadthalle
08.10. GER - Straßkirchen - Plutonium Club
09.10. GER - Augsburg - Spectrum
15.10. GER - Peine-Gadenstedt /  Black Hand Inn
12.11. GER - Regensburg  - Airport-Obertraubling   
18.11. GER - Rostock -  M.A.U. Club
19.11. GER - Herford - X-Club
01.12. GER - Hamburg - Logo
02.12. GER - Siegburg - Kubana
03.12. GER - Bochum - Matrix
09.12. GER Mörlenbach - Music Hall
28/29.12. GER - Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
 
There is more to come!!
 

 

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Wed
27
Jan

One On One With Mitch Lafon - FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ (Scorpions) & INGLORIOUS

Artist: 
Inglorious
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-189-francis-buchholz-in
 
Former SCORPIONS bassist FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ as well as INGLORIOUS lead singer NATHAN JAMES join Mitch for episode 189 of One On One With Mitch Lafon. In the shows first interview, long-time SCORPIONS bassist Francis Buchholz talks about his current Temple Of Rock band with Michael Schenker and Herman Rarebell, their current album Spirit On A Mission, getting back into music after his long post-Scorpions hiatus, working with Uli Jon Roth, the SCORPIONS 50th anniversary deluxe re-issues and not being invited to participate, the passing of Jimmy Bain, the Love At First Sting recording sessions, his favorite Scorpions album and much more


On taking a break from the music industry: "I had been touring for about twenty years with the Scorpions. I just needed some time off to look after my family, but the main reason was a disagreement within the band about management, about the future and about the past.. I didn't feel comfortable with the new people coming in."

The SCORPIONS 50th Anniversary re-issues and bonus interviews: "I knew about the interviews because Herman told me, but the record company just didn't want to invite me and I didn't want to run after them."

On Jimmy Bain's passing: "Very sad news... I was very sad about that. He's a lovely guy."

For more about Francis Buchholz & Temple Of Rock visit:
Online: http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com
TWITTER: @MW_Schenker
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichaelSchenkerRocks & http://www.facebook.com/thefrancisbuchholz

In the episode's second interview, Mitch sits down with upcoming singer Nathan James from INGLORIOUS. The two discuss the band's self-tiltled debut album, Nathan's career up to this point and being the singer on Uli Jon Roth's Scorpions Revisited album, and much more.

Quote from the interview: On getting into a band situation rather than move forward as a solo artist: "It's what I've wanted to do for a long time. I started recording a solo record with some amazing musicians. It was a great sounding album, but I was listening to it and I thought, 'I'd rather be Robert Plant than Meatloaf'."

For more about Nathan James & Inglorious visit:
Online: http://www.inglorious.com
TWITTER: @WeAreInglorious @TheNathanJames
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WeAreInglorious

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Wed
27
Jan

Double Stop Podcast - DARREN HOUSHOLDER (Shrapnel Records)

Artist: 
Darren Housholder
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

In episode 88 of The Double Stop, Brian is joined by 90's Shrapnel Shredder Darren Housholder.

As a part of the later wave of Shrapnel shredders, Darren Housholder missed out on the exposure of some of his counterparts that came out in the 80's, but his 3 records for Shrapnel in the 90's set the bar high for shred. We cover his entire career including his album with Love/Hate, his brief time working with Jeff Pilson's War & Peace, W.A.S.P, Enuff Z'nuff and a near-miss with David Lee Roth. We also cover how he ended up with George Lynch's famous bomber jacket - and its return to Lynch.

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On his brief stints with Enuff Z'nuff and W.A.S.P 35:00: "I got the call to join Enuff Z'nuff. I learned all their stuff - they were getting rid of Derek, their guitar player. Because he was a drug addict and all that stuff. And he's since died from that disease. I went to Chicago - I was in the band - I stayed up all night recording demos, and the next day they decided they were going to give him another shot. A couple of weeks later I got into W.A.S.P for his Crimson Idol cd. I learned his stuff note for note, went to rehearsals for about a week. After a week, I had asked him over lunch 'Hey Blackie, so we're doing these Monsters Of Rock shows, what do you think about a guitar solo?' He deadpans 'Guitar solo? Why don't you just open up the show?' He was pissed. He fired me the next day."

On almost getting the David Lee Roth gig in 1999 after John 5 left the band 52:30 "I sent over a tape, and he liked it, and I went over to Dave's house. Just me and him. ... And I wrote some more music and he liked it. And I went back to his house again. Then he walks me to my truck, and I've got a kid and I just started my business, and he sort of looks at me and asks 'how's the family doing?' And I say 'we're doing well, thanks Dave'. And that's the last I heard from him. Two things happened. 1 - he wants all his band to be bachelors. 2 - Bart Walsh had gotten through to him."

On the famous Bomber jacket that Housholder recently returned to George Lynch (photo attached) 1:11:22 "When he saw me wearing it in 1990 when playing (with Jeff Pilson's War & Peace) George goes 'Where'd you get the jacket?' And I go 'Michael (Bassist - War & Peace) gave it to me'. And he goes 'He GAVE it to you?'. And years and years go by, and I'm like - I've got to give this jacket back."

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Tue
26
Jan

THE CULT To Reveal 'Hidden City' February 5

Artist: 
The Cult
Friday, February 5, 2016
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THE CULT set to release new album! Coming to a city near you!
THE CULT is gearing up to release their incredible 10th studio album, Hidden City, on February 5th! The album completes a trilogy that began with 2007's Born Into This - and is anchored by the lead single "Hinterland," which is available NOW on Billboard.com. 

The groundbreaking Hidden City is produced by Bob Rock and contains Ian Astbury's trademark baritone and captivating lyrics paired with Billy Duffy's smoldering, textured guitar tones and creates yet another fearless and poignant musical environment for THE CULT's legion of devoted fans. 

In support of their latest work, THE CULT is set to hit the road for a series of live experiences unlike any other. Please check out dates below and respond ASAP if you would like to cover THE CULT! 

Feb 04 - Grammy Museum (SOLD OUT) - Los Angeles, CA
Feb 05 - Tower Theater - Los Angeles, CA
Feb 17 - Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
Feb 19 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
Mar 18 - SXSW Festival - Austin, TX
Mar 19 - Brady Theater - Tulsa, OK 
Mar 20 - Steifel Theater - Salina, KS
Mar 22 - Anthem at Hard Rock Casino - Sioux City, IA
Mar 24 - Mill City Nights - Minneapolis, MN
Mar 25 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Mar 26 - The Fillmore - Detroit, MI
Mar 28 - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati, OH
Mar 29 - Hard Rock Live - Northfield, OH
Mar 31 - Casino Rama - Rama, ON
Apr 05 - Shubert Theater - Boston, MA
Apr 06 - The Paramount - Huntington, NYY
Apr 08 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
Apr 09 - Wellmont Theater - Montclair, NJ
Apr 10 - The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
Apr 12 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
Apr 14 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
Apr 15 - Mahaffey Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
Apr 16 - The Fillmore - Miami, FL
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Tue
26
Jan

RINGO STARR Announces More All Starr Band North American Tour Dates

Artist: 
Ringo Starr
Categories: 
Tour News
ALL STARR'S INCLUDE TODD RUNDGREN, GREGG ROLIE and STEVE LUKATHER,
RICHARD PAGE, WARREN HAM and GREGG BISSONETTE
 
January 25, 2016 - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – featuring Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette - announce another string of North American shows. The tour kicks off on June 3 in Syracuse, New York and ending with two dates in California, the first July 1 at Humphreys in San Diego and concluding the tour July 2 at The Greek in Los Angeles.  This current All Starr line up is the 12th and longest running, and as Ringo recently told The Boston Globe, 'I love this band – we have a lot of funn together on and offstage, so here we come again.'
 
That love is evident in their performances, exemplified by this review in the Sarasota Tribune-Herald: 'This latest incarnation of Starr's travelling show has been together now going on three years and watching them interact as an actual band, rather than a supergroup taking turns out front, is almost as fun, almost, as watching and screaming 'I love you' at the front man who will forever be part of the biggest rock 'n' roll band of all time.'
 
Here's where you can catch Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band on Tour, with more dates to be announced soon:
 
June 3 Lakeview Ampitheater, Syracuse, NY
June 4 Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, Salamanca, NY 
June 5 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
June 7 Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ
June 8 Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, ME
June 10 Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, NH 
June 11 DCU Center, Worcester, MA
June 12 Santander Arena, Reading, PA
June 15 St. George Theatre, Staten Island, NY 
June 17 Warner Theatre, Washington DC 
June 18 Koka Booth Ampitheatre, Cary, NC 
June 19 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
June 21 Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
June 22 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
June 23 Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI 
June 25 Pinewood Bowl Theater, Lincoln, NE
June 26 Hartman Arena, Wichita, KS
June 28 Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO 
July 1 Humphreys Concerts, San Diego, CA
July 2 The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
 
Please check local listings for on-sale dates.
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Mon
25
Jan

Rock Candy Records Latest - MALICE & RHINO BUCKET

Artist: 
Malice
Categories: 
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The following three new Rock Candy titles are all available now from www.rockcandyrecords.com for a discounted price including postage to anywhere in the world for the next two weeks ending on 7th February.
 
 
RHINO BUCKET 'S/T' CANDY283
 
THEY SAY THAT imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In the case of Rhino Bucket that could almost be true, with their uncompromising brand of riff-rock making them a close second cousin to Bon Scott era AC/DC. Not that they are mere impersonators of the great Australian rockers, far from it. For Rhino Bucket it's all about the cut and thrust of rock at its most ferocious and untamed.
Formed in Los Angeles during the closing years of the 1980s, Rhino Bucket stuck out like a sore thumb by daring to ignore makeup and hairspray, adopting instead a rough hewn look and approach, a style that set them apart from the baying hordes looking to out glam each other. This was a band content to steer clear of the usual clich's and focus instead on killer riffs and uncompromising energy.
Produced by Daniel Rey (Ramones, Circus Of Power, Raging Slab) and signed to Warner Brothers Records, this, their debut album, was issued in 1990 to a great reaction from the rock fraternity. Sure, the AC/DC comparisons might, to an extent, have been justified but the band's relentless attack and pummelling riffs injected a fresh take on a tried and tested formula. With songs such as 'One Night Stand', 'Train Ride' and 'Ride The Rhino' they take no prisoners, leaving all of their competition in the dust.
 
SPECIAL DELUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION, FULLY REMASTERED SOUND, 12 PAGE FULL COLOUR BOOKLET, 3,500 WORD ESSAY ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE ALBUM, NEW INTERVIEWS AND ENHANCED ARTWORK.
TRACK LISTING: 1. ONE NIGHT STAND 2.  BEG FOR YOUR LOVE 3. TRAIN RIDE 4. GOING DOWN TONIGHT 5.  EVEN THE SUN GOES DOWN 6.  BLOOD ON THE CROSS 7.  SHOT DOWN 8.  I'D RATHER GO INSANE 9.  INSIDE/OUTSIDE 10. RIDE THE RHINO
 

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MAKE NO MISTAKE, Rhino Bucket attracted several antagonists keen to shoot 'em down and pull them over the coals for resembling prime era AC/DC. Of course, right thinking individuals having heard the band's music, instantly dismissed the complaints as irrelevant. Sure, Rhino Bucket certainly took a good look at the kings of boogie, but they were walking their own path to enlightenment, making for compelling listening.
Formed in Los Angeles during the late 80s, the band made a conscious effort to avoid any hair band clich's and concentrate d instead on building a grass roots reputation for serious riffing, packing out sweat soaked clubs. Their debut album contained a brace of high energy tracks, designed to grab attention and put authenticity back into a scene that was fast dying on spandex legs. Indeed, such was the positive reaction to the album that the band actually achieved two turntable hits, helping to set the scene for this, their second, album.
For 'Get Used To It', the band took the template one stage further, helping to craft an even better record, masterfully recorded in Memphis, at Ardent Studios, with in house producer Terry Manning (George Thorogood, Molly Hatchet). The spectacular results giving rise to some stellar tracks, such as 'Beat To Death Like A Dog', 'The Devil Sent You', and 'Ride With Yourself'. This is almost certainly one of the best high-energy rock albums that you'll ever hear.
 
SPECIAL DELUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION, FULLY REMASTERED SOUND, 12 PAGE FULL COLOUR BOOKLET, 3,500 WORD ESSAY ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE ALBUM, NEW INTERVIEWS AND ENHANCED ARTWORK.
TRACK LISTING:  1. BEAT TO DEATH LIKE A DOG 2.  NO FRIEND OF MINE 3.  HEY THERE 4.  THE DEVIL SENT YOU 5.  THIS AIN'T HEAVEN 6.  SHE'S A SCREAMER 7.  BAR TIME 8.  BURN THE WORLD 9.  RIDE WITH YOURSELF  10.  SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF 11.  STOMP
 
  

MALICE 'IN THE BEGINNING' CANDY256
 
'WITH THE RISE in the early1980s American heavy metal scene, bands were forming from coast to coast, with California being the epicentre of the movement. It was also the home of Metal Blade Records, a fiercely pro-active active independent label dedicated to unearthing the best of the breed. Amongst their discoveries were Slayer, Metallica, Metal Church, Armored Saint and' Malice.
A five piece of considerable fire power and force, Malice exploded onto the scene with lightning effect, winning critical plaudits for their demos and tracks on Metal Blade's 'Metal Massacre 1' album, and a dedicated following amongst metal starved fans. All this energy and excitement led to a major label deal, with label giants Atlantic Records providing the launching pad for their debut album, co-produced by Ashley Howe (Ted Nugent, Uriah Heep) and Michael Wagener (Dokken, M'tley Cr'e, Accept).
With two guitar players (Jay Reynolds and Mick Zane) and a sound that combines the very best of British NWOBHM with American style power metal, the album resonates with excitement from the very first chord to the very last dying note. It's a comprehensive assault on the senses with enough explosiveness to take on a tank battalion and comprehensively dismantle all opposition. Check Out tracks such as 'Godz Of Thunder', 'Air Attack', 'Hellrider' and 'Steller Masters' for proof, if proof were needed, of just how uncompromising this band were.'
 
SPECIAL DELUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION, FULLY REMASTERED SOUND, 12 PAGE FULL COLOUR BOOKLET, 3,500 WORD ESSAY ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE ALBUM, NEW INTERVIEWS AND ENHANCED ARTWORK.
TRACK LISTING: 1. ROCKIN' WITH YOU 2. INTO THE GROUND 3. AIR ATTACK 4. STELLAR MASTERS 5.   TAROT DEALER 6. SQUEEZE IT DRY 7. HELLRIDER  8. NO HAVEN FOR THE RAVEN 9. THE UNWANTED 10. GODZ OF THUNDER

 

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Mon
25
Jan

UFO Super Deluxe Box Set Of Vintage Live Performances From The Early 80s

Artist: 
UFO
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Take Flight With Hard Rock Heroes UFO In A Super Deluxe Box Set Of Vintage Live Performances From The Early ‘80s!
 
Los Angeles, CA - They shot across the ‘70s night sky, all flashing lights and roaring engines, streaking through Japan and Germany (where they abducted 18-year old Scorpion guitarist Michael Schenker) before descending on the UK and eventually American shores with a series of brilliant hard rock singles including “Lights Out,” “Too Hot To Handle,” “Doctor Doctor,” “Only You Can Rock Me” and many more now ubiquitous radio staples. Though Schenker would depart in 1978, the rest of the band including founding members vocalist Phil Mogg, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker alongside lead guitarist Paul Chapman retooled their spaceship and carried on into the early ‘80s dropping such influential classics as No Place To Run, The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent, and Mechanix.

Now, comes Live Sightings, a magnificent 4CD box set featuring vintage live performances from the early ‘80s that finds Mogg & Co. blasting through highlights from those 3 crucial records such as “No Place To Run,” “Lonely Heart,” and “We Belong To The Night,” and seamlessly blending them in with the group’s more well-known spawn. Boasting 4CDs each in its own mini jacket with printed inner sleeve, this extraordinary box set also features a lavish 12”x12” 16-page booklet with full color photos and extensive liner notes plus two carefully duplicated printings of vintage tour programs. There’s even a special bonus live LP from 1972 of the only known recordings of guitarist Larry Wallis (Pink Fairies / Motörhead)! Fans of UFO and early hard rock will not want to miss this incredible piece of music history. Launch date is February 5 courtesy of Cleopatra Records!

Track List:
DISC 1: Chicago 1980
1. Lettin' Go
2. Young Blood
3. No Place to Run
4. Cherry
5. Only You Can Rock Me
6. Love to Love
7. Mystery Train
8. Doctor Doctor
9. Too Hot to Handle
10. Lights Out
11. Rock Bottom
12. Shoot Shoot

DISC 2: Chicago 1981
1. The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent
2. Only You Can Rock Me
3. Long Gone
4. Lonely Heart
5. Cherry
6. No Place to Run
7. Love to Love
8. Making Moves
9. Mystery Train
10. Too Hot to Handle
11. Lights Out
12. Rock Bottom
13. Doctor Doctor

DISC 3: St Louis 1982
1. We Belong to the Night
2. Let It Rain
3. Long Gone
4. No Place to Run
5. The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent
6. Only You Can Rock Me
7. Terri
8. Making Moves
9. Doing It All For You
10. Too Hot To Handle
11. Lights Out
12. Mystery Train

DISC 4: Cleveland 1982
1. We Belong To The Night
2. Let It Rain
3. Long Gone
4. The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent
5. Only You Can Rock Me
6. Terri
7. Doing It All For You
8. Too Hot to Handle
9. Lights Out

LP 1: Early Flight - 1972
SIDE A
1. Silver Bird
2. Galactic Love
3. C’mon Everybody
4. Boogie For George

SIDE B
1. Back In The USA
2. Mean Woman Blues
3. Stop Breakin' Down Blues
4. Johnny B. Goode

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Mon
25
Jan

R.I.P JIMMY BAIN

 
 
Reports seem to confirm the death of Dio/Rainbow/Wild Horses bassist JIMMY BAIN. More news when available. Jimmy was on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise with LAST IN LINE, who are about to issue their debut album.
This is yet another tragic loss to the hard rock community. R.I.P Jimmy.
 
A message from Vivian Campbell..

It's with the heaviest of hearts that I must confirm the news of the passing of our dear friend and Last In Line band-mate, Jimmy Bain. It was Jimmy who gave me my first big break in the music industry and for that I am forever indebted.

Jimmy's struggles with his demons were well documented through the years, but over the last 18 months he had finally won that battle and he was bright and lucid and motivated throughout the writing and recording of the new record. He leaves behind him a rich legacy of work from Rainbow, through Wild Horses, Dio, and finally, Last In Line. Jimmy was immensely proud of our new album and his input to it was immeasurable.

He was a very kind and gentle and generous soul and our lives were greatly enriched for having known him. We will continue to celebrate his life through his music.

On behalf of Vinny and Andrew, our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this most difficult of times.

Rest in peace, dear friend.

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Mon
25
Jan

DAN REED NETWORK Sign To Frontiers For New Album

Artist: 
Dan Reed Network
Release Year: 
2016
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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to welcome Dan Reed Network to its roster of artists.
 
The band has recently reunited for a string of shows in the UK and Europe and will release the their highly anticipated, brand new album, FIGHT ANOTHER DAY in early summer 2016.
 
Formed originally in Portland, Oregon, the band began packing out local clubs from late 1984 through 1986 with their infectious mixture of hard rock, funk and soul. After releasing their EP 'Breathless' and having a top ten single on local radio, 'Steal Me', DRN signed to Polygram/Mercury Records. In the winter of 1987, the group released their self-titled debut album which was produced by Bruce Fairbairn (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith) and engineered/mixed by Mike Fraser in Vancouver, Canada. The first single, 'Ritual' peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Charts and became a staple of what became known as the 'Funk Rock' genre.
 
The debut album received a wealth of positive reviews, not the least of which was a four-star write-up from the notoriously hard-to-please Rolling Stone Magazine. DRN went over to Europe to support the album and had legendary performances at the Marquee Club in London and the The Melody Club in Stockholm, which are still talked about to this day. While attending the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum induction ceremony in January 1989 in New York, Dan Reed met up with producer Nile Rodgers (Duran Duran, Madonna, David Bowie) which led to the creation of the second album 'Slam'. Produced by Rodgers, it better represented the Dan Reed Network's live sound and accelerated the band's growing status in Europe. Dan Reed Network opened the European leg of Bon Jovi's 'New Jersey Tour' in 1989 and The Rolling Stones' European 'Urban Jungle Tour' in 1990.
 
The Dan Reed Network's third album 'The Heat', produced by Bruce Fairbairn in 1991, was their biggest success in the UK, mostly due to the single 'Lover' which was accompanied by a live video from Wembley Stadium filmed when they opened for the Stones. Despite some success and disillusioned with the record business and all it's trappings, the band eventually disbanded, much to the dismay of their supporters around the globe.
 
Fast forward to the 21st century and Dan Reed Network played their 25th anniversary reunion show on New Years Eve 2012 in their home town of Portland, Oregon, with all the original band members: Dan Reed, Dan Pred, Brion James, Melvin Brannon II and Blake Sakamoto. The members found it was incredibly fun being back together and consequently DRN decided it was a good time to bring the band and the music back to Europe and performed three sold out shows in Stockholm at Debaser, outside of London at the Enchanted Festival and at the Diamond Rock Club in Northern Ireland in 2013. DRN was then invited to play at England's Download Festival 2014 and then toured the UK again and Sweden in late 2015. The new album will be released right before the summer concert season which will see DRM appear, among others, at the prestigious Sweden Rock Festival in early June 2016.
 
Dan Reed says: 'It's been 25 years since our last studio album 'The Heat' was released, and to be honest, I never envisioned making another DRN album despite countless people throughout the world encouraging us to do so. But with a mixture of fate and a collective of trusted friends and supporters in the business coming to the table, I am excited to say we are poised to release a brand new record entitled 'Fight Another Day' in 2016 on Frontiers, home of many artists that we in fact admired back when we were first hitting the scene and before. Finally the stars aligned perfectly to have it all come together and make this album, and to have Derek Shulman, who originally singed DRN to Polygram in 1987, once again being in our lives as our co-manager and A&R man, brings us full circle. As for the sound and approach of the album the band and I thought it would be a great experiment and interesting challenge to revisit what endeared the band to so many back in the day and deliver a rock record with funk and soul elements, strong melodies, but this time around incorporate even edgier lyrics while not losing sight that this release needed to be uplifting, infectious, and most of all, powerful when performed live. The title 'Fight Another Day' represents the fact that after 25 years we were able to gravitate back to the passion we discovered playing together all those years ago, and battle once more!'
 
Frontiers' President Serafino Perugino states: 'Dan Reed Network have been one of the 'unsung heroes' of their age. Some of their records, particularly 'Slam' include some of the finest melodic rock ever. I salute and welcome them to the label and I am genuinely excited to release their new music to the world.'
 
Both band and label are now looking forward to the world's response to this new labor of love, and this testament to the bonds of friendship and musical chemistry!
 
DAN REED NETWORK:
- Dan Reed - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Piano, Synth Programming, Moog Bass
- Brion James - Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Synth Guitars, Synth Programming, Drum Programming
- Dan Pred - Drums, Percussion, Videographer
- Melvin Brannon II - Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Bass, Electric Contra Bass, Synth Bass
-Rob Daiker - Vocals, Keyboards, Synth Programming, Drum Programming
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Sun
24
Jan

R.I.P RICK MANWILLER (Dakota)

Artist: 
Rick Manwiller
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Last week Dakota's keyboardist/guitarist RICK MANWILLER passed away after a long battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed and is another truly heartbreaking loss to the music world.
 
 
 
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Sun
24
Jan

THE TREATMENT New Album 'Generation Me' out March 18

Artist: 
The Treatment
Friday, March 18, 2016
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THE NEW ALBUM - “GENERATION ME”
REALEASED FRIDAY 18 MARCH BY FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
APRIL-MAY 2016 UK TOUR W/ SPECIAL GUESTS “THE AMORETTES”
 
The Treatment; the critically acclaimed British hard rock band are set to release their studio album, Generation Me, worldwide on Friday 18th March 2016.  A 14-date Nationwide UK Tour will follow on Wednesday 27th April, when the band kick things off at Norwich Waterfront, with their final UK show at London’s O2 Academy Islington on Friday 13th May.  Tickets for all 14 shows go on sale at 10am on Monday 25th January. Special guest on all UK concerts is The Amorettes.
 
The highly anticipated third album will be the Treatment’s first to feature new lead singer Mitchel Emms and new guitarist Tao Grey.  Check out the official album/tour press page - www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/frontiersrecords/the-treatment.htm.

The first single taken from the album is “Let It Begin”.  Watch the music video for the new single here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVkjkFQS52w.  “We can't tell you how excited we are to finally unleash Generation Me on the rock community,” says the Treatment’s new guitarist Tao Grey. “We feel that this is by far our strongest album, and we are absolutely stoked about playing these songs live on our upcoming UK tour in April/May.” 
 
 
Norwich Waterfront                         Wednesday 27 April
Birmingham, The Oobleck                Friday 29 April
Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach                      Saturday 30 April
Sheffield Corporation                       Sunday 1 May
O2 Academy2 Oxford                         Monday 2 May
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms    Wednesday 4 May
Leeds, The Key Club                          Thursday 5 May
Wolverhampton Slade Rooms         Friday 6 May
The Sugarmill, Stoke-On-Trent        Saturday 7 May
O2 Academy2 Newcastle                   Monday 9 May
Glasgow Stereo                                  ‪Tuesday 10 May
Manchester Satan’s Hollow              Wednesday 11 May 
Nottingham Rescue Rooms              Thursday 12 May
London O2 Academy Islington          Friday 13 May 
 
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Sat
23
Jan

SOTO To Release Second Studio Album ‘Divak’ Out April 1 Via earMUSIC

Artist: 
Soto
Friday, April 1, 2016
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SOTO, featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, have completed their second studio album, Divak, out April 1 via earMUSIC.
 
Divak (pronounced "dee-vock") comes shortly after the band's debut release Inside the Vertigo. It's a mere 15 months later, partly due to singer Jeff Scott Soto's insistence on continuing to create and build a true brand for his new venture.
 
Once again, the album is produced by Jeff Scott Soto and drummer Edu Cominato. It was mixed by long time JSS engineer/associate John Ellis, as well.
 
The band features Soto on vocals; Cominato on drums; lead guitarist Jorge Salan; bassist David Z; and keyboardist/guitarist BJ. They are heavily featured on Divak, with their writing contributions together.
 
The first single "FreakShow" was co-produced/written by Tony Dickinson, who also co-wrote "The Fall," which was the first single from Inside the Vertigo. The track is an extension of the SOTO sound created especially for this new band.
 
SOTO will debut live in February 2016 with a string of East Coast U.S. dates, leading into the annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (East), alongside Steve Vai, Extreme, Queensryche, and countless headliners.
 
SOTO, formed in 2014, are the dream band created when Jeff Scott Soto realized how much he missed the "heavier side" of his career after fronting artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman, and Journey, and even his own solo albums. The band hopes to continue its role as a driving force in today's current hard rock and metal scene.
 
Check out this stream of live material from DIVAK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOmUKmHMjS3uv9OmkbwH2fvUPFXu31-1i
 
DIVAK Track Listing:
 
 1. DIVAK (Intro)
 2. Weight of the World
 3. FreakShow
 4. Paranoia
 5. Unblame
 6. Cyber Masquerade
 7. In My Darkest Hour
 8. Forgotten
 9. SuckerPunch
 10. Time
 11. Misfired
 12. The Fall From Grace
 13. Awakened
 
Bonus Tracks (All Digital Retailers):
 
14. Final Say (live)
15. The Fall  (live)
16. Break  (live)
17. When I'm Older (live)
18. Stand Up (live)
 
Additional Bonus Tracks (iTunes/Apple Music):
19. My Life
20. Cracking the Stone
 
 

 

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SANTANA Announce Long Awaited 'Santana 4' Album for April

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- April 15, 2016 marks the release date of Santana IV, the wildly anticipated studio album that reunites the revered early '70s lineup of guitar icon Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, vocals), Michael Carabello (percussion) and Michael Shrieve (drums). The album signifies the first time in 45 years – since 1971's multi-platinum classic Santana III – that the quintet has recorded together.
Santana IV features 16 all-new tracks written and produced by the band that burst with the same unparalleled energy and superlative musicianship that made Santana a pioneering force in world music and a household name across the globe. Joining the core Santana IV band in the studio are current Santana members Karl Perazzo (percussion) and Benny Rietveld (bass), with the legendary vocalistRonald Isley guesting on two cuts.
The origins for the reunion go back several years, when Schon suggested that he and Carlos Santana record together. Santana liked the idea but went one better, proposing that they recruit Rolie, Shrieve and Carabello for what would be called Santana IV. After initial writing sessions and rehearsals took place in 2013, the group recorded throughout 2014 and 2015, amassing 16 spellbinding tracks that combined all their signature elements – Afro-Latin rhythms, soaring vocals, electrifying blues-psychedelic guitar solos, and irrepressibly jubilant percussion work – with widescreen hooks and melodies that will lodge themselves in the thicket of listeners' senses and stay there.
"It was magical," Santana says. "We didn't have to try to force the vibe – it was immense. From there, we then needed to come up with a balance of songs and jams that people would immediately identify as Santana."
The band's signature sound arrives forcefully on the album opener "Yambu," a righteously gritty and soulful stomper teeming with swirling B3 organ hooks and walloping guitar crunch.
The first single, "Anywhere You Want to Go," is destined to storm the pantheon of Santana classics. Written by Gregg Rolie, it's a sexy, body-shaking winner and an unmistakable tip of the hat to the inescapable cha-cha/Latin jazz charms of "Oye Como Va."
Ronald Isley (The Isley Brothers) is a special guest on two tracks. His vocals highlight the feverishly impassioned Latin-rock workout "Love Makes the World Go Round" and the hard-edged and funky "Freedom in Your Mind." Guitar fans expecting fireworks from Santana and Schon will cherish Santana IV from front to back. "All Aboard" is a no-holds-barred guitar jam of the highest order, as is the slinky, soulful metal cruncher "Caminando," which explodes with tectonic axe force. And on the unabashedly British blues-tinged "Shake It," the two go toe to toe on not one but two extended solo runs that will have lovers of unhinged fretboard work rejoicing.
"Carlos and I feel more connected than ever," says Schon. "We get super-aggressive when we play, but also melodic and poetic. We have an incredible dialog with each other on our guitars."
Santana's recurring themes of love and tolerance are common threads throughout Santana IV, most dramatically on the epic tone poem album closer "Forgiveness," a languid and breathtakingly gorgeous atmospheric groover.
Music fans familiar with the "roaring lion" artwork on Santana's 1969 debut album will instantly greet Heather Griffin-Vine's graphic forSantana IV as a gloriously realized update of that iconic image. "I really think the music goes along with the cover, and vice versa," says Santana. "It all fits together beautifully."
Few bands can pick up a musical dialog after 45 years apart, but on Santana IV each band member reaches a new level of virtuosity and communal intuition on a collection of songs that easily stands side-by-side with the group's treasured early work.
"When you can go back and break new ground with joy and determination – and  some whoop-ass energy – it gets you going," says Santana. "I think we achieved something very rare. This music was screaming to come out of us. It wasn't about nostalgia. It was about passion."
Santana IV will be released on April 15, 2016, on Santana IV Records and is distributed by Thirty Tigers/RED Distribution. It will be available for pre-order on Amazon. For the CD click here, and for the LP click here. The album will be CD, Double 180 Gram Vinyl with Download Card and Digital configurations.
As a special offer for fans attending select shows on Santana's upcoming Luminosity tour, a CD copy of SANTANA IV is included with every pair of tickets.  This offer will be redeemed via a promo code at MusicRedemptions.com.
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