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Blood Red Saints - “Best of Me” (Official Lyric Video)

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Nov

WHITFORD ST. HOLMES Return With Tour Dates & New Album

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Whitford St. Holmes

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2015

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WHITFORD ST. HOLMES FEATURING AEROSMITH GUITARIST BRAD WHITFORD & FORMER TED NUGENT VOCALIST DEREK ST. HOLMES ANOUNCE FALL TOUR

NEW ALBUM “REUNION” COMING 2016

November 9th 2015 - Whitford St. Holmes featuring Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford and former Ted Nugent vocalist Derek St. Holmes are gearing up for a fall tour kicking off November 12th in Milwaukee and wrapping up November 22nd in New Hope, PA.

Whitford St. Holmes released their debut self-titled record in 1981. The album was followed by a tour, but soon after Whitford returned to Aerosmith and St. Holmes went to work again with Ted Nugent.

The duo's second release is slated for early 2016, with a new single coming soon.

TOUR DATES

11-12-15 in Milwaukee, WI at Potawatomi Casino
11-13-15 in Westland, MI at The Token Lounge
11-14-15 in Chicago, IL at Reggies
11-15-15 in St Charles, IL at Arcada Theatre
11-17-15 in Boston, MA at WIlbur Theatre
11-18-15 in NYC, NY at BB Kings
11-19-15 in Ridgefield, CT at Ridgefield Playhouse
11-20-15 in Londonberry, NH at Tupelo Music Hall
11-21-15 in Amityville, NY at The Revolution
11-22-15 in New Hope, PA at Havana New Hope

For more information, check out the band’s website:
www.whitfordstholmes.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitfordstholmes

Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhitfordStHolmes/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WhitfordStHolms

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Wed

Nov

LIBERTY & JUSTICE To Release 'The Vow' on CD and New EP

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Liberty & Justice

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2015

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On December 1st, Retroactive Records is releasing the 2015 edition of LIBERTY 'N JUSTICE - The Vow. The release features several metal legends, and the band continues to perfect their brand of sleeze/hair/pop hard rock and metal! Previously available only as a digital download, the Retroactive Records edition features two new bonus tracks, and is housed in a full color four panel digipak!

Pre-orders are available now at: http://boonesoverstock.storenvy.com

And the first of two new EPs is also due anytime now. Lifesongs features 5 new tracks featuring JK Northrup.

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Wed

Nov

Double Stop Podcast - HOWARD BENSON

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Howard Benson

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2015

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This week on the Double Stop Podcast it's Howard Benson (Producer: Bang Tango, Motörhead, Adam Lambert, P.O.D.)

Howard Benson discusses how he turned a Materials Engineering degree into a career as a record producer. Starting in the tail end of the hair metal era where he worked with bands such as Bang Tango, Tuff, SouthGang, and Pretty Boy Floyd, he moved on to heavier bands such as Motörhead and Sepultura in the 90’s, and then hit big in the 2000’s with P.O.D., Daughtry, and Kelly Clarkson.

http://thedoublestop.com/ep-81-howard-benson-producer-bang-tango-motrhead-adam-lambert-p-o-d/

https://soundcloud.com/thedoublestop/ep-81-howard-benson-producer-bang-tango-motorhead-adam-lambert-pod

On Producing Butch Walker (with SouthGang) 15:30 “Butch is kind of an asshole, if you want to know the truth, and you can print that. There's only one person in the music business who has ever trashed me in print, and he's one of ‘em. He wrote a book, and for some reason, I have no idea why, but he trashed me. Cause I was tough in making the record I was producing. He didn't want to be produced, he wanted to be the lead singer. He thought the lead singer was awful. He wanted to be the star of the band, you know, he wanted to be the guy. He wasn't the guy. He was just an average guitar player. And he's still kind of average."

On working with Keith Olsen after being fired by SouthGang 17:20 “I did two records with them. The second one I was actually taken off the record by the band because they hired a new manager. The turning point in my career, cause the record was taken over by a guy named Keith Olsen, who is famous. A very famous guy. He was my mentor. Had they not done that, I would have never met Keith and never would have really learned how to produce records. It was one of those great moments were you take lemons to make lemonade.”

On being “saved” by Motörhead 20:20 "Motörhead was incredibly important to me, and I still thank Lemmy and his manager Todd Singerman to this day. I thank them for literally rescuing my career."

Howard Benson on Twitter: @Howard_Benson1

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Wed

Nov

COLDSPELL Line Up New Live Dates

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ColdSpell

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2015

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Swedish hardrockers COLDSPELL has been confirmed for the new 'Norrlandsvrål' rock festival, set to take place May 27-28, 2016 in Luleå, Sweden. COLDSPELL is scheduled to play on Friday, May 27th, alongside with bands like Pain, Hoffmaestro, Thundermother, Corroded, Amaranthe, to name a few.

The new indoor festival will be located at Coop Norrbotten Arena and tickets can be obtained via Luleå Ice Hockey/the Arena. More information and ticket links can be found at: www.facebook.com/events/431844483675810

The Swedish rock band COLDSPELL is a rising star on the international stages. This summer they were one of the headliners at Scotland’s premier festival, Wildfire. And was warming up a US audience as runner-up to Judas Priest at Rock Fest in Wisconsin. The band will also be sharing stage with Michael Schenker in February in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Malmoe and Oslo/Drammen.

COLDSPELL tour dates:

2015
21 Nov at Hall Of Fame - Wetzikon -– Switzerland w/ Roadfever

2016
03 Feb Amager Bio - Copenhagen - DenDenmark w/ Michael Schenker
04 Feb Debaser Medis - Stockholm - S- Sweden w/ Michael Schenker
05 Feb KB - Malmö - Sweden w/&n/ Michael Schenker
06 Feb Union Scene - Drammen - Norwarway w/ Michael Schenker
27 May Norrlandsvrål Festival - Luleå - Sweden w/ Pain, Thundermother, Corroded, Amaranthe

www.facebook.com/ColdSpell-164708699316
www.coldspell.se

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Wed

Nov

JAC DALTON's 3rd album 'Powderkeg' Out Now

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Jac Dalton

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2015

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https://youtu.be/2ikQfo5aW5I

"....Powderkeg is an explosive little album...and Jac Dalton's best to date!"
Ross Muir, FabricationsHQ

"...it combines the classic and the modern into a pulsating, lively musical entitiy...is certainly the best release from Jac Dalton so far as well as being one of the best representatives of its genre in 2015"
Alexandra Mrozowska, Powerplay Magazine

'Jac Dalton is a fierce, no quarter crusade of balls to the wall, no holds barred classic rock experience that engages the listener with a sonic safari of badass attitude mixed with a decidedly modern shape and colour!'
John Hampton, Ardent Studios

Jac Dalton was born and raised in North Carolina before calling Adelaide home. He has raised the bar considerably for contemporary Oz rock, following in the steps of other local native sons who have carved major notches in the genre over the decades. With the collaboration's 'all killer, no filler' repertoire - all wrapped around uplifting sentiments - assures an unforgettable performance that resonates not only across global borders, but generations.

Comprising some of the absolute best of Aussie talent, from soaring vocals, intricate harmonies and inspiring screaming guitars to positive uplifting messages, the Jac Dalton band distils an edgy blend of classic melodic rock that pays homage to the Great South Land while forging an unmistakable international identity.

Having broken new ground with his first release, the country/rock crossover CD, 'From Both Sides'and received huge critical acclaim for the rock monster 'Icarus' (with the video 'For Your Love' from this album receiving over 278,000 views!), Jac looks now to set the bar even higher with this fantastic 3^rd album, 'Powderkeg' and the stunning video for this track!

POWDERKEG was recorded in Soundfield Studios, Perth,WA and Adelaide Recording Studios, Adelaide SA, produced and mixed by Darren Mullan and matered by Neville Clark in Disk Edits, Adelaide SA

Touring band:
Jac Dalton - Lead Vocals,
Travis Grace - Lead Guitar
Steve Pirie - Rhythm Guitar
Michael Giuffreda - Drums
Matty Nicholls ' Bass

Recording band:
Jac Dalton, Graham Greene, Annemieke Heijne, Donna G, Troy Brazier, Jim Awram

Previous releases:
Icarus - 2013
From Both Sides - 2011

http://www.jacdalton.com
http://www.facebook.com/JacDaltonBand
http://www.youtube.com/jacdaltonrocks

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Wed

Nov

PAVIC - "Every Time I Die"

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Wed

Nov

DREAM THEATER Will Debut Their New Album Live In Its Entirety

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Dream Theater

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2015

DREAM THEATER WILL DEBUT THEIR NEW ALBUM LIVE IN ITS ENTIRETY

Dream Theater has announced new tour dates for a momentous European run that's set to kick off on February 18th at the Palladium in London, England. The tour will see the prog-titans delivering a one-of-a-kind show in which they premier their entire forthcoming album live. The band's unique performance is already set to make stops at prestigious theaters around Europe - including Amsterdam's Carre Theater, Stockholm's Cirkus, Paris' Palais des Congres, Milan's Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, and Zurich's Kongresshaus, with additional dates to be announced soon. A limited number of tickets are available now; see the attached itinerary. For up-to-the-minute news, new tour stops, and for all tickets, please visit www.dreamtheater.net/tour.

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Wed

Nov

The GuitarCast - ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMAN

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Ross

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2015

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Ross "The Boss" Friedman Talks Death Dealer and The Dictators

It's not many who can claim to have started two important bands in two separate genres. Ross "the Boss" Friedman can claim just that as the founding member of both Punk legends "The Dictators" & Power Metal pioneers "Manowar". Formed in 1973 and 1980 respectively, both bands forged new territory in their genres as Friedman's latest project Death Dealer, seeks to carve it's own name in music history.

Ross called into The GuitCast podcast to talk with the guys about the new Death Dealer album 'Hallowed Ground, out now via Sweden Music Group (SMG), & a flurry of new activity for Friedman's Punk band The Dictators.

Featuring members that have previously played with the likes of Manowar, The Dictators, Rob Halford, Lizzy Borden and Cage, Death Dealer are a true heavy metal force as the album 'Hallowed Ground' shows. Recorded remotely between band member's homes in Australia and the U.S.A., the 13 tracks that make up 'Hallowed Ground' are the follow-up to their over-the-top debut 'Warmaster' from 2013. Friedman says: It's an amazing piece of work and it's gonna stand the test of time." Accompanying Ross on guitar is Stu Marshall, vocalist Sean Peck, bassist Mike Davis, and drummer Steve Bolgnese.

Friedman's original band The Dictators are having a resurgence with a new single 'Supply and Demand'. Their first new music in 15 years as The Dictators began their European tour November 8th. Also CBS Legacy Recordings is re-issuing the first Dictators album 'The Dictators Go Girl Crazy'. "That was my first record and its hanging in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame." says Ross.

Andrew W.K. has remixed original recordings to create brand new versions of "The Next Big Thing," "Two Tub Man," and "Weekend" for this Black Friday exclusive release! The brand new 10" EP, which comes pressed on beautiful opaque red vinyl will be released exclusively on Black Friday, November 27th, 2015 in a very limited edition of 2500. The album also includes previously unreleased session outtakes, a completely unknown recording of, "Backseat Boogie," along with an alternate take of "Weekend."

For the full interview visit www.GuitCast.com. The GuitCast is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest news & gear reviews related to the guitar world along with interviews with the biggest names in guitar.
www.GuitCast.com
DeathDealer.co
TheDictatorsNYC.com

Direct Link to Podcast: http://www.guitcast.com/blog/2015/11/8/episode-41-ross-the-boss-of-death-dealerthe-dictatorsmanowar

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Wed

Nov

MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREEFALL - Kingdom Of Rock (Review)

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2015

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Friday, November 6, 2015

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Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson (the man behind Allen/Lande, Starbreaker and more) returns with his second “Freefall” album, featuring another cast of all-star guests and powerhouse melodic metal/hard rock songs.

Following the acclaim of his solo debut, Magnus had a lot to live up to here. In my opinion, he does so with ease, even if this time the emphasis is slightly different than the first opus.

Kingdom Of Rock is just as powerful and as perfectly produced and mixed as the debut, but this is a more commercial record with a hard rock heart – even some powerful ‘melodic rock’. The metal edge has definitely been toned down.

Some of that has to do with the guest vocalists involved. All music and lyrics as well as everything but the drums (added by Jaime Salazar), plus all the production is from the hand of Magnus. That’s really quite extraordinary for an album of this caliber.

Kingdom Of Rock (Jorn Lande, vocals) is classic Magnus/Allen Lande and the perfect opener. Also my favourite track on the album just for Jorn’s killer vocal and the melodic hook in the chorus.

Out Of The Dark (Jakob Samuel, vocals) is something resembling The Poodles but all metal baby! Jakob’s voice stretches that bit further to hammer out a great hard rock song here.

No Control (Joe Lynn Turner, vocals) is JLT at his best also. The track is essentially a heavy melodic rock track with a great catchy chours.

When The Sky Falls (Tony Martin, vocals) is a slower, moodier and heavier track and Tony sounds brilliant. A nice melodic metal track that has a hint of Dio to it.

Angel Of The Night (David Readman, vocals) is another chunky hard rocker, this time with PC69’s David Readman controlling the sound. And as with the other tracks, Magnus let’s David’s personality shine through.

I Am Coming For You is another fairly commercial hard rock track, with Magnus himself on vocals. He really does have a good voice, he could easily carry this project by himself.

Another Life features current Masterplan vocalist Rick Altzi and swiftly manages to sound better than anything off the last Masterplan album.

Never Look Away is brilliant. Another fast moving melodic hard rocker, with the brilliant Tony Harnell delivering a Starbreaker friendly track. His voice and Magnus’ sound are just wonderful to hear each time. A great chorus takes it over the top.

A Heart So Cold could be one of the surprise tracks. Harem Scarem’s Harry Hess goes metal for this all-in rocker with a big chorus and even bigger vocals. Harry adapts brilliantly to the heavier sound and rips through this.

The Right Moment (Rebecca De La Motte, vocals) is a big symphonic ballad that could easily be on a Within Temptation or Nightwish album. Love it!

The album closes with Magnus on vocals again. I’m really enjoying the tone of his voice and Walk This Road Alone is a heavy, slightly progressive metal track that takes the album out on a heavy (and classy) note.

This is an easy one. If you have any Starbreaker/Allen Lande/MK produced album in your collection, then this is a buy or die release.

If you like melodic metal or hard rock with a heavy but melodic edge and can appreciate some of the best vocalists in the business doing their thing, this also demands buying.

A thoroughly enjoyable album that is consistently strong throughout, despite the use of different vocalists which can sometimes bring a project unhinged. Not on this occasion!

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Nov

BILLY SHERWOOD - Citizen (Review)

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2015

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Progressive/Pop-Rock

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Frontiers

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Billy Sherwood

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Progster Billy Sherwood has a decades long resume longer as a producer than a recording artist, but on this self-penned new concept album, he well and truly takes center stage.

As the current bass player in Yes (handpicked by original founding member Chris Squire before his untimely death), he is obviously operating in an environment favorable to experimentation and complex musicianship.

Not to mention calling up a long list of high profile friends such as Chris Squire (his final bass performance), Tony Kaye, Steve Hackett, Geoff Downes, Colin Moulding, Steve Morse, Jerry Goodman, Alan Parsons, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Jon Davison, Jordan Rudess and John Wesley.

Despite all the guests, Billy is front and center for most of this album, taking over all instrumental duties several times. He also handles vocals on all but three tracks.

This is a very specific album. It has headline appeal to progressive/synth pop fans, but only byline appeal to others. The premise is just as complex as the music – the songs describe “the individual experiences through his own eyes: a conscript legionnaire in the Roman Army at the end of the Empire. A trench runner in WW1. A friend to Galileo, as he discovers the Earth is not flat. A distraught Wall Street man stepping out onto the ledge... a casualty of the great depression. Assistant to Charles Darwin as he discovers his Theory. A member of the tribe during the trail of tears. Reborn as Nostradamus... written in the Centuries.”

Interesting.

When the opening track is an orchestrated 6 minute mostly instrumental number, you know immediately what kind of record is happening here.

There are some almost AOR moments such as the catchy Man & The Machine; the Colin Moulding sung Just Galileo And Me; A Theory All Its Own has a certain Neal Schon solo guitar feel to it and Yes’ Jon Davison sings the faster moving closing track Written In The Centuries. In around those tracks it’s pretty slow going and definitely not for anyone with ADD. 70 minutes of mostly slow moving, long panoramic songs in the vein of Peter Gabriel and Marillion, with hints of Yes and Alan Parsons Project.

I’m convinced the album has been remixed before getting pressed, as my original promo audio was a sonic mess. I’m pleased to say this sounds a lot better and while it is still somewhat treble-heavy, it suits the ambience of the material.

Not a record for the majority I would think, but for the prog fans out there (of which there are many), this album certainly is creative and intelligent enough to warrant thorough investigation.

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Citizen

Yes

Wed

Nov

THE WINERY DOGS European Tour 2016 w/INGLORIOUS Special Guests

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The Winery Dogs

Release Year:

2015

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Tour News

Inglorious are joining The Winery Dogs as their Special Guests on the Double Down European tour - including 4 UK shows.

FOR TICKETS - http://www.thewinerydogs.com/

The tour starts in Cologne on the 29th of January and the bands final show will be the 17th of February in Budapest, A few days before the London album launch showIslington Assembly Hall Ticketmaster and the bands first headline UK tour. You can pre order the album on iTunes and Amazon.com now. Release date 19th of February 2016.
Tickets for the album launch show - http://m.ticketmaster.co.uk/inglorious-…/…/1F004F4FBB27C426…

A message from Nathan James.
"Thanks so much to everyone who has made this happen Frontiers Music srl The Ashcrofts, Jodiah, our families, fans, Planet Rock , QEDG Management, Paul Tippett and of course the Winery Dogs .We can't wait to meet all their fans and perform our music for you all. Getting to share the same stage every night with a band that are making awesome new music and put on an incredible live show. 3 heroes, Legends, Virtuosos. What an honour." Mike Portnoy Billy Sheehan Richie Kotzen

Pre order the album-
http://radi.al/Inglorious

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Tue

Nov

VANDEN PLAS - Chronicles Of The Mortals: Netherworld II (Review)

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Progressive Melodic Metal

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Frontiers

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Vanden Plas

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Friday, November 6, 2015

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Following on from their early 2014 release – Part 1 of this 2 part progressive rock opera monster – Vanden Plas deliver the second half of the story over another 9 tracks and 66 minutes of complex and demanding, melodic progressive metal.

If I take both albums track for track, I’m finding myself favoring the first, but in reading my review of the first part, I could almost word for word repeat it here. So I will!

“This is one heavy album. Heavy concept, heavy lyrical content and heavy instrumentation. This progressive metal concept album is an adaption of a theatrical show the band put on, which itself was an adaption of a series of books by author Wolfgang Hohlbein. This is heavy going folks – not for the feint hearted by any means!

Of course it is extremely well done – but it requires a concerted effort on the art of the listener to get to know it. For that reason alone, it's more likely this is going to appeal to the band's already substantial fan base.

Dream Theater fans are going to appreciate the effort involved in writing and executing such a complex piece of music and there's enough here for all fans of progressive metal to appreciate.”

So with that said (again), I will add that this is an even longer piece of work with the shortest song clocking in at 5 minutes and the longest over 13 minutes!

These are not easy albums to get into – they are highly complex and require a lot of time and attention to fully appreciated.

If you are not progressively inclined, I would not recommend this. But as far as a symphonic melodic metal album with a range of emotions and a massive production effort goes, this is about as grand a vision as one could imagine and every bit as epic as expected.

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Tue

Nov

EUROPE To Release ‘War Of Kings’ Special Edition

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Europe

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2015

Friday, November 27, 2015

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War Of Kings Special Edition Out November 27, 2015
Includes bonus disc of Europe’s Live Performance at Wacken Open Air Festival 2015

EUROPE’s place as a legendary hard rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career. Having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the ‘80s

2015’s War of Kings has seen them take full advantage of the global groundwork EUROPE have keenly re-established over the last few years.

Recently, it was decided that EUROPE’s momentous live appearance at Wacken 2015 should not only be filmed and recorded, but released as a DVD & BluRay!
EUROPE’s War of Kings Special Edition will include the original War of Kings CD plus said Wacken 2015 DVD & BluRay, and will hit stores on November 27 via Hell & Back Recordings / UDR Music and Warner Music Australia

The set will come in three formats (2-disc Ecolbook CD+DVD, 2-disc Ecolbook BluRay+CD, Limited Edition Deluxe Package with War of Kings CD + DVD + BluRay and Photobook),
and an audio-only edition of the Wacken 2015 performance will also be available via digital format.

“Very proud to have the War of Kings Special Edition coming out with our Wacken performance as bonus disc and of course our new video for the live version of 'Nothin' to Ya'. Joey Tempest:

War Of Kings is available for pre-order here

CD Track Listings:
1. WAR OF KINGS
2. HOLE IN MY POCKET
3. THE SECOND DAY
4. PRAISE YOU
5. NOTHIN’ TO YA
6. CALIFORNIA 405
7. DAYS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
8. CHILDREN OF THE MIND
9. RAINBOW BRIDGE
10. ANGELS (WITH BROKEN HEARTS)
11. LIGHT IT UP
12. VASASTAN (Instrumental)

DVD & BluRay Track Listings:
1. WAR OF KINGS
2. HOLE IN MY POCKET
3. SUPERSTITIOUS
4. SCREAM OF ANGER
5. LAST LOOK AT EDEN
6. SECOND DAY
7. FIREBOX
8. SIGN OF THE TIMES
9. PRAISE YOU
10. THE BEAST
11. READY OR NOT
12. GIRL FROM LEBANON
13. NOTHIN’ TO YA
14. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROCK
15. ROCK THE NIGHT
16. DAYS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
17. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

www.europetheband.com
www.udr-music.com

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Tue

Nov

ILIUM - "The Cryptozoologist"

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Tue

Nov

FRONTIERS RECORDS November Promo Spot

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Mon

Nov

Rock Royalty Join Forces For A Benefit Concert For TONY MACALPINE

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Tony MacAlpine

Release Year:

2015

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News Feed

New York, NY (November 6, 2015)' Guitar legends Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and John 5, along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and keyboard phenomenon Derek Sherinian are joining forces to play a benefit concert for guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.

The Benefit for Tony MacAlpine will take place at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on December 12, 2015, at 7:00pm, featuring performances from John 5 & The Creatures, Zakk Wylde with Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian; Steve Vai and band, and culminating in an all-star jam with house band Portnoy, Sheehan, Sherinian, and featuring special guests. Eddie Trunk will serve as master of ceremonies for the night.

In addition to this extraordinary musical event, Steve Vai, John 5, Paul Gilbert, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Steve Stevens, and Joe Satriani have all graciously donated personal guitars to be auctioned during the event. In addition, Rudy Sarzo has offered private lessons as an auction item, and Simon Phillips has donated a signature snare. Tony's gear manufacturers Ibanez, Hughes & Kettner, EMG, Ernie Ball, Source Audio and Voodoo Lab have also generously donated equipment to be raffled.

Tony's cancer diagnosis comes on the heels of his wife's diagnosis with breast cancer in June, making the situation even more trying for Tony and his family.

'Tony is a dear friend, an absolutely sweet human being and one of the most talented musicians I've ever worked with,' says Mike Portnoy, 'We are coming together to help raise money and awareness to help him fight his battle and come out on top!' Adds Steve Vai, 'It's a great privilege to take to the stage with my friends Zakk, John, Mike and Billy in support of our dear friend Tony. Tony has always been blessed with an exceptional talent and more so, he's an exceptionally cool guy. It's a great cause and will be a magical evening of guitar extravaganza.'

'Tony has been such an inspiration to me,' says John 5 'He is an incredible musician and an unbelievable talent. Please let's all come together and beat this!'

"Tony is our brother. We look forward to making a historical night, and raising a lot of money to help our friend in need.' said Derek Sherinian.

Tony MacAlpine is widely known as a guitar virtuoso who is just as skilled on the keys. Edge of Insanity, his classic debut album, was recently ranked by Guitar World magazine as one of the Top Ten Shred Guitar Albums of all time. Aside from his solo work, Tony has also been part of several rock supergroups including Planet X with Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati; PSMS (Portnoy/Sheehan/MacAlpine/Sherinian); as well as the Grammy nominated CAB with bassist Bunny Brunel and drummer Dennis Chambers. MacAlpine also spent seven years playing guitar and keys in Steve Vai's touring band The Breed.

Tony's most recent album Concrete Gardens was released in May. Tony toured the US in June to promote the album, but was forced to cancel tours of Asia, Australia and Europe when his health deteriorated.

Tickets are on sale Saturday November 7 at 10am PT through LiveNation.com, with all proceeds going to help Tony and his family. A GoFundMe campaign will be set up for fans who can't make the show, but still want to contribute.

Doors will be at 7 pm with the show set to begin at 8 pm. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com

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Nov

One On One With Mitch Lafon - TOM WERMAN

Artist:

Tom Werman

Release Year:

2015

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http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-166-tom-werman-producer

Producer Tom Werman joins Mitch in episode 166 of One On One With Mitch Lafon. Tom discusses how he became a producer, offers his thoughts about ghost musicians, Nikki Sixx, Dee Snider and Rick Nielsen. He also looks back on classic albums by Stryper, Mötley Crüe, Glass Tiger, Cheap Trick, Love/Hate, Twisted Sister and more.

Quotes from the interview:

Stryper: "They were not equipped to compete in that hard rock arena because they had a mission. I loved the guys. We had a great time. They're wonderful people; really good people all of them. I don't want to take anything away from them, but I do think that they had to work a little harder because it wasn't just 'let's rock'."

Dee Snider: "I have never come across anyone who approaches the hypocrisy of Dee Snider. He was Mr. X until we finished the album than he was Mr Y."

Mötley Crüe: "Vince and Nikki (in the beginning) were not that accomplished at their craft. Tommy and Mick - I thought were amazing."

Dokken: "George Lynch was pure genius. He's probably the best lead guitarist I've ever worked with."

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SERGEANT STEEL Lyric Video for ‘Dirty Habits’ Featuring Mark Slaughter

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Mon

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CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT...

Sat

Nov

FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL III - First 4 bands Confirmed

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Frontiers Records

Release Year:

2015

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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce you the first four confirmed bands that will play the third edition of FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL to be held at the Live Club in Trezzo SullAdda Milano, Italy on April 23 and 24, 2016.

--From U.S.A. : TRIXTER. This will be the band's FIRST EUROPEAN SHOW EVER in their 25+ years career! Get ready for the party!

--From Sweden: TREAT. An anticipated comeback after last year's last minute cancellation. A great chance to be exposed to the songs of the new album!

--From U.K. : INGLORIOUS. Defined as "the future of British rock" and "a young Deep Purple" by Classic Rock and with the first album song A-Listed Planet Rock these guys will ROCK the Festival!

--From Finland: SHIRAZ LANE. Young, wild and pretty, ready to tear the house down, with their awesome mix of Skid Row, Guns N Roses and The Darkness sound!

TREAT and SHIRAZ LANE will playing on the first day of the Festival (on April 23rd, 2016), while TRIXTER and INGLORIOUS will be performing on April 24th, 2016.

The next lot of bands will be revealed next week.

Stay tuned and... join the party!!!!

Regular tickets on sale NOW via these links:

http://www.mailticket.it/spettacolo/4820?lang=en
http://www.ticketone.it/biglietti.html

Limited amount (100) VIP-tickets available NOW.

All info on www.frontiersrockfestival.com

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Sat

Nov

Find Me - Let Love Rule (Official Audio)

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Robbie LaBlanc

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Find Me

Sat

Nov

MRR END OF YEAR SALE - ENDS MONDAY

Sat

Nov

AXEL RUDI PELL Prepares His 'Game Of Sins' For January

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Axel Rudi Pell

Release Year:

2015

Friday, January 15, 2016

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- New Album "Game Of Sins" out January 15th 2016 (USA January 22nd 2016) -

It was to be the highlight of his career. And it is. When Axel Rudi Pell celebrated his first 25 years as a solo artist with a 3-hour-plus show in Balingen/Germany on 11 July 2014, he not only awed the 15,000 fans in front of the stage. Released on 24 April 2015, the live recording of this once-in-a-lifetime concert entitled “Magic Moments” went straight to # 1 in the German and Swedish DVD charts, # 4 in Switzerland, # 7 in Austria, and # 17 in the Netherlands. Anybody expecting Axel to rest on his laurels after that spectacular feat doesn’t know the man and his work ethic.

Already collecting ideas in the summer of 2014, he ensconced himself in the studio again in fall 2015. “Everything went according to plan,” he smiles. So nothing went wrong? Nothing new on the ARP front? Again, the objective observer doesn‘t know Axel. Anyone assuming that he would invite his numerous festival guests on his next studio album for another anniversary celebration knows nothing about the man. ARP can do it on his own. And he wants to do it on his own. “I never even thought of having guest musicians on this album,” he explains. And why should he? Since Bobby Rondinelli (ex-Rainbow/Black Sabbath/Blue Öyster Cult) joined the ARP fold in 2013, the band sounds tighter than ever because Bobby fits like a glove“. Pell pooints out that Rondinelli is the perfect drummer who always knows exactly what to play; on “Game Of Sins” even more so than on the predecessor album “Into The Storm” (released in 2014, # 5 in Germany). So it comes as no surprise that Axel’s 16th studio recording featuring original material is a definite winner. “Everybody involved agrees,” he grins. “There’s not a single filler on the album.” Which apparently was not the case on some of his previous offerings, as he admits with a smirk. “Game Of Sins” is way harder, grittier, the songwriting even more accomplished, experience meeting excellence again.

Especially sound-wise, ARP appears to have made a quantum leap: “Looking back, I have to admit that the drums on the last album stayed too much in the background,” a fact which has changed for the better: they sound much fuller and much more aggressive this time around and have been adapted to suit the new songs. Having said that, this album is a must-have not only for air drummers riff fetishists and solo aficionados will also love ARP’s new material. And it’s no secret that vocalist Johnny Gioeli counts among the best of his profession. All in all, “Game Of Sins” presents a band at the peak of its powers. Although the sleeve and the intro “Lenta Fortuna” (Latin for bad luck) may suggest that this is a concept album about gambling it is not. “Game Of Sins” is ARP at his best: the sirens in the metallic opener “Fire” are a perfect wake-up call, “Sons In The Night” with its “Sons Of Anarchy”-inspired lyrics pays tribute to the NWOBHM. The title track is the longest number on the album, nine minutes of those epic structures and Arabian scales which Pell is so fond of. “Falling Star” once again refers to the early 80s.

Is there an ARP album without a ballad? They may well be one day, but as long as Axel writes beautiful specimen such as “Lost In Love”, there’s bound to be one. Among the recording’s highlights features “The King Of Fools” with its his five minutes of pure emotion, a perfect symbiosis between steeliness and melody, with an unbelievable performance by Gioeli, but don’t forget to listen to Axel’s guitars on the verses! “Till The World Says Goodbye” again presents Pell in his element: an epic, almost dark and doomy ballad, a moving soundtrack for the Judgment Day. “Breaking The Rules” is another melodic rock song, before the regular album finishes with a slow number called “Forever Free”. But the crowning glory is included in the Digipak format: ARP is the first musician to successfully deliver a real hard-rocking version of the almighty Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix classic “All Along The Watchtower”; which has been his heart’s desire for a long time, as Axel explains. “That song is far from easy to arrange, but the result is definitely worth the effort.” Or, to be more precise: “Everything went according to plan.” What more can you ask? “Game Of Sins” is doubtlessly another highlight in ARP’s career. And there are many more to come.

Tracklisting

1) LENTA FORTUNA (INTRO) 01:24
2) FIRE 05:34
3) SONS IN THE NIGHT 05:07
4) GAME OF SINS 08:43
5) FALLING STAR 05:14
6) LOST IN LOVE 06:07
7) THE KING OF FOOLS 04:58
8) TILL THE WORLD SAYS GOODBYE 07:40
9) BREAKING THE RULES 05:07
10) FOREVER FREE 08:29
11) DigiPak Bonustrack: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER 06:03

"Game Of Sins" will be released January 15th 2016 (USA January 22nd) 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

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Fri

Nov

Frontiers Welcomes KING COMPANY to Roster

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King Company

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2016

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Frontiers Music Srl is excited to present to the world the talents of another newcomer from the cold lands of Finland - introducing KING COMPANY!

Formerly known as No Man`s Land, KING COMPANY features some well known names and faces of the finnish Hard Rock and Metal scene, including Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone) on vocals, Antti Wirman (Warmen) on guitars, Jari Pailamo on keyboards, Time Schleifer on bass and Mirka Rantanen (Kotipelto, Thunderstone) on drums.

But it's not about the names here, but more about the music really. Excited with the first bunch of songs that were presented to the label, Frontiers' President Serafino Perugino pretty much signed them after first listen! Judge yourself after hearing the grandiose Melodic Hard Rock sound of these two demo tracks:
"No Man`s Land": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aexw8UH_qBo
"Shining": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yziwY6wRDM

The band says: "From the beginning our dream was to get a deal from Frontiers, because not only there are so many legendary rock bands in the same label, but most importantly they are really focused on our style of classic and melodic hard rock music, says drummer Mirka Rantanen. We feel that at Frontiers they really know how to push this kind of music for the people, they really like every band they have signed, and do this with a big heart like we do. Together we can show to the world that classic hard rock - or heavy rock, how ever you want name it - isn`t really dead yet, it`s still alive and kickin'! We are looking forward for the cooperation with Frontiers Records and can$B!-(Jt wait to begin this chapter. It will be a great moment to release our first album, so stay tuned guys, spread the word and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. One for the road dudes!"

Frontiers is really excited to develop new killer talent and looks forward to release KING COMPANY's debut album sometime in the summer of 2016.

Weblinks: www.facebook.com/kingcompanyofficial
www.kingcompanyband.com

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Heaven & Hell at The Cherry Bar This Saturday - THE RADIO SUN & BLACK MAJESTY

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The Radio Sun

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2015

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HEAVEN AND HELL AT THE CHERRY BAR

On Saturday 7th November the Cherry Bar on AC/DC Lane will host a double album launch for two of Australia's best melodic rock and metal bands. With many people calling The Radio Sun's 'Heaven Or Heartbreak' album as one of the Albums of the Year this is a must see event for fans of hard and heavy music.

Having recently returned from a European acoustic press tour Black Majesty are all set to plug in and launch their sixth full length album 'Cross Of Thorns'. Entry is $15. Doors open at 8pm.

The Radio Sun Heaven Or Heartbreak is out now on Melodic Rock Records and Black Majesty Cross Of Thorns is out now on Pride & Joy Music..

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Fri

Nov

THE WHO 'live In Hyde Park' Out November 20

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The Who

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2015

Friday, November 20, 2015

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THE WHO LIVE IN HYDE PARK

~CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY~

DVD+2CD, BLU-RAY+2CD, DVD+3LP, AND DIGITAL FORMATS

~NOVEMBER 20, 2015~

New York, NY (November 5, 2015)-The Who Live In Hyde Park will be released on November 20 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The formats are DVD+2CD set, Blu-ray+2CD set, DVD+3LP set and digital formats. The Deluxe Edition Blu-ray+DVD+2CD set will be out on December 4.

Filmed on June 26, 2015 as The Who celebrated their 50th anniversary, this stunning show with 65,000 fans in attendance at London’s famous Hyde Park is a triumphant return to their home city. This massive event formed a fitting culmination to The Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations and the set includes classics like “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Pictures Of Lily,” “I Can’t Explain,” “You Better You Bet,” “Who Are You,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Join Together,” “The Kids Are Alright,” “I Can See For Miles,” and many more! This grand scale concert, complete with huge screens surrounding the stage and an exceptional light show, holds true to Pete Townshend’s promise at the start of the set: “You’re a long way away…but we will reach you!”.

“The Seeker,” an extra song from Hyde Park, is part of the bonus features on the DVD and Blu-ray sets, as well as the stage screen films used at recent shows: a film by the band for “The Kids Are Alright” and “You Better You Bet” (both with Hyde Park audio) and “Squeeze Box” (with the original studio audio). The lavish Deluxe Edition comes packaged with an exclusive 60 page hardback photobook containing the DVD, Blu-ray & 2CDs.

This Hyde Park show was a true one-off, a mass coming together to mark this momentous moment in the history of one of the true greats, a band whose music has already stood the tests of time and will always be with us.

Eagle Rock Entertainment is the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV and Digital Media in the world. Eagle works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, High Definition programs, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, The Doors, Jeff Beck, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne, Genesis, Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton and Aerosmith. Eagle is a Grammy Award winning company and has received over 40 multi-platinum, over 80 platinum and over 144 gold discs, worldwide. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices in London, New York, Paris and Hamburg.

Follow Eagle Rock Entertainment at:

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For more information regarding this and other Eagle Rock Entertainment releases, contact Carol Kaye at Carol@Kayosproductions.com. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KayosProductionsInc.

TRACKLISTING

1) I Can’t Explain

2) The Seeker*

3) Who Are You

4) The Kids Are Alright

5) Pictures Of Lily

6) I Can See For Miles

7) My Generation

8) Behind Blue Eyes

9) Bargain

10) Join Together

11) You Better You Bet

12) I’m One

13) Love Reign O’er Me

14) Eminence Front

15) Amazing Journey / Sparks

16) Pinball Wizard

17) See Me, Feel Me / Listening To You

18) Baba O’Riley

19) Won’t Get Fooled Again

* included as bonus on DVD / Blu-ray

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Nov

Classic Rock Stars DECEMBER PEOPLE Band Together to Feed the Hungry

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December People

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2015

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DECEMBER PEOPLE Tour 2015 - Thanksgiving to Christmas

New CD - December People - A Classic Rock Christmas

While many rock stars spend their down time from touring luxuriating on beautiful

beaches in warm climates, notables from a few multi-platinum selling records and world

tours are spending their holidays on the road to advocate for local food pantries and

fundraising during the months of November and December. Their mission is to raise

awareness for local hunger in heartland and urban cities across the United States and the

critical needs and challenges local food banks face to carry on the good work in their

communities.

This is the purpose and the reason that December People was formed a few years ago by

rocker, Grammy nominee and studio owner/producer Robert Berry. He enlisted some of

his likeminded, kindhearted fellow rockers and formed a band! They are the

DECEMBER PEOPLE!

Quite simply, they take the music of Christmas and perform the songs in the high-energy

style of rock n' roll bands that everyone knows? That's the December People!

Imagine this mashup: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" + Billy Idol's "White

Wedding." That's the December People!

The members include classic rockers Gary Pihl, the superb guitarist for BOSTON.

Sammy Hagar's extraordinary drummer David Lauser, The Tubes' amazing keyboardist

David Medd, soloist Jack Foster and founder Robert Berry, lead singer and bassist who

performs and records with Hagar and Keith Emerson & Carl Palmer. DECEMBER

PEOPE are embarking on a concert tour November 21- December 25 that takes them to

Michigan, Kansas and California for ten shows taking place in November and December

in 2015.

The live shows incorporate choirs, drum lines other local flavor to create a most family

friendly holiday event called "A Classic Rock Christmas."

Over the years, December People concerts have raised tons of food, raised awareness for

hunger and united volunteers with generous locals with worthy local organizers.

The December People's "Classic Rock Christmas" tour collected a ton of food for a local food pantry.

Pictured here with Food Bank volunteers after last years concert at the Topeka Performing Arts Center the

band is returning for a show on November 21, 2015.

Videos, Music, Photos - DECEMBER PEOPLE

Vides: "White Christmas" https://youtu.be/jiePz3iqtWg

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDecemberPeople

Tour Dates and links to ticketing: www.DecemberPeople.coma

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Nov

Follow & Support KEITH SEMPLE on The Voice!

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Keith Semple

Release Year:

2015

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For those that have been following former 7th heaven vocaliost KEITH SEMPLE on The Voice, here's the best way to support and help him along, plus videos of the performances he's done so far. keith told me today that this week's song is really one to get excited about. Can't wait to see/hear him!

Good luck Keith! Click on pic to enlarge.

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Nov

RESURRECTION KINGS Debut Album out in January 2016 on Frontiers

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Resurrection Kings

Release Year:

2015

Friday, January 29, 2016

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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the highly anticipated self-titled debut album from RESURRECTION KINGS on January 29.

Today the band releases the first video from the new project for the song “Who Did You Run To”. The video can be viewed below:

Digital pre-orders for the album are available now and include an instant download of "Who Do You Run To". Get yours here: http://radi.al/ResurrectionKings

RESURRECTION KINGS is a new band centered around the talents of former DIO and GIUFFRIA guitar player, Craig Goldy. Everything starts from a set of demos he recorded with singer Chas West, a guy with an unbelievable set of pipes, who has worked with such bands as the JASON BONHAM BAND, FOREIGNER, LYNCH MOB, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, and 3 LEGGED DOGG.

“It all started five years ago when Craig Goldy asked me to get together to write,” says Chas. Out of those demo sessions, the song “Livin’ Out Loud” in particular strongly impressed Frontiers' President, Serafino Perugino who asked Craig to build up a project/band around that musical concept. He also suggested Sean McNabb for bass (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT), while Craig later brought in former DIO bandmate Vinny Appice on drums.

“Serafino wanted to make an album with famous musicians from the 80’s and I was flabbergasted when he asked me to participate” says Craig Goldy. “We’ve all know each other for a long time and it was a pleasure to work with everyone – my God with Chas, Sean and Vinny that’s a killer line-up!”

Frontiers in-house writer and producer Alessandro Del Vecchio (Revolution Saints, Hardline, Rated X) offered his services to the band and wrote (or co-wrote with Goldy) a few tracks to round up the material that was available. “He is a great songwriter, producer, musician and singer” says Goldy, “some of the demo versions already had vocals and everything else. So all we did was learn the songs and did them our way. When Sean and Vinny got hold of these songs they really came alive and gave me automatic inspiration to write and perform on top of what was already written”.

The resulting album is an impressive example of Classic Hard rock with a contemporary production and edge. Think Whitesnake “1987” mixed with DIO’s “Dream Evil”, with a touch of classic Zeppelin and Rainbow and you will not be far from the end result. An extremely strong record where the musicians are able to stretch their wings and please their numerous fans!

Tracklisting includes: Distant Prayer; Livin' Out Loud; Wash Away; Who Did You Run To; Fallin' For You; Never Say Goodbye; Path Of Love; Had Enough; Don't Have To Fight No More; Silent Wonder; What You Take.