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Tue
21
Apr

VALERIE Release First Single From Upcoming Album 'Young Hunger'

Artist: 
Valerie
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed

Norwegian melodic rockers Valerie are set to release their brand new studio album "Young Hunger" through Demon Doll Records; a smashing follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut from 2012.  Legendary producer Beau Hill (Ratt, Warrant, Europe) contacted the band after hearing them on a local radio station in Texas, and offered to do the mixing on their sophomore release.

The record is more AOR oriented than their previous effort, with bigger harmony vocals, catchy guitars, background synthesizers and great hooks.. The album will have a early-mid May release, and will be distributed by Demon Doll Records, as well as independently by the band.

For further information visit the band's website www.valerie.no or www.facebook.com/valerieband

Tracklisting:
01. Night After Night
02. Love & Affection
03. Bye, Bye
04. Firm Believer
05. All I Want (All I Need)
06. No Way Back
07. Young Hunger
08. The Last Time
09. Dance (Heart To Heart)
10. Together As One

Bonus track
11. Get Ready

Their first single "Young Hunger" is now streaming for free on the band's sound cloud profile:

https://soundcloud.com/valerieband/young-hunger


 
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Tue
21
Apr

One On One With Mitch Lafon - WHITESNAKE

Artist: 
Whitesnake
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
In episode 105 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Mitch is joined by the Voice of Rock and Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale as well as Art Alexakis Of Everclear.

In my exclusive 47 minute interview with David Coverdale, he talks about the different guitarists he's worked with over the years including Jimmy Page, Doug Aldrich, Joel Hoekstra, Ritchie Blackmore, Glenn Hughes and more. His plans for a Deep Purple reunion. The planning, making and execution of their brilliant new The Purple album. Doing the rounds with Madonna. The Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame. Remembering Jon Lord. What is next for him and Whitesnake and much much more.

DAVID COVERDALE quotes:

1. On the Future of Whitesnake: "This might be my fond farewell to the big arena rock stuff."
2. On his time with DEEP PURPLE: "I did the best I could for the three years I was involved."
3. On a Deep Purple Reunion: "It would be a lot of fun and I certainly would be down for that."
4. On the 1987 Whitesnake album: "I thought it was a bomb. And not a bomb in a positive sense. I thought my career was over."
5. On his various guitarists: "I didn't want to go into guitar-hero land." And "Whitesnake is a great guitar gig."
6. Comparing Doug Aldrich to Adrian Vandenberg: "Adrian is a much better chef."
7. Is he interested in doing new music? "I have a feeling that my career has come full circle. I'm not competing with the young David Coverdale, but I do have a feeling that I don't want to challenge myself anymore. It really is exhausting."

In the episode's second interview, Mitch is joined by Art Alexakis who discusses EVERCLEAR's new album Black Is The New Black and much more.

This episode is co-hosted by FIREHOUSE guitarist, Bill Leverty.

For more about DAVID COVERDALE & WHITESNAKE visit: http://www.whitesnake.com and on Twitter: @davidcoverdale
For more about ART ALEXAKIS and EVERCLEAR visit: http:// www.everclearmusic.com, on TWITTER: @artalexakis & @EverclearBand
For more about BILL LEVERTY visit: http://www.facebook.com/LevertyMusic and on Twitter:   @Leverty

This Episode of One On One With Mitch Lafon is brought to you by the Heavy Montreal Festival taking place on August 7th, 8th and 9th at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal. This year featuring Lamb Of God, Slipknot, Korn, Faith No More as well as '80s artists Dokken, Lita Ford and Warrant. Visit: http://www.heavymontreal.com

Head over to our official FACEBOOK page for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the HEAVY MONTREAL FESTIVAL: http://www.facebook.com/OneOnOneMitchLafon

Follow Mitch Lafon on Twitter: @mitchlafon
One on One With Mitch Lafon's Official Twitter is: @1On1WithMitch
And Official Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/OneOnOneMitchLafon
 
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Mon
20
Apr

NEAL SCHON Talks SANTANA; Recording Wrapping This Week

Artist: 
Santana
Monday, April 20, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Guitarist NEAL SCHON has just posted on his FB page with an update on the upcoming new SANTANA record Santana IV.
 
He posted these comments: "Wishing a Great Week to you All. We are Wrapping up Santana IV this week!!! Sounds Amazing!!"
 
and
 
“This record is going to take over the World. I just hope Management gets it together for us to tour together as I WILL Tour with Carlos either way. Its way too happening to not. World domination once again!”
 
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Mon
20
Apr

CLAY HOWARD Releases Second Video From Debut

Artist: 
Clay Howard
Monday, April 20, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
NC Musician, Clay Howard, releases second lyrics video to preview upcoming release.
 
Long Time North Carolina musician and author, Clay Howard has debuted a second lyrics video to preview his upcoming release, Who The Hell is Clay Howard?, coming April 17 on rocksteady records.
 
"We all seem to be moving our communication to these devices, these ever present smartphones, "said Clay Howard. "So what better way to tell the story of someone recovering from a bad relationship, than by having the lyrics unfold as a conversation on a an iPhone?"
 
"LOL" is the lead track on Clay's first solo record, Who the Hell is Clay Howard? The 10 song collection was produced and recorded with Minneapolis producer/musician, Brynn Arens. Mr. Arens is the lead singer and guitarist for The Oddfathers, and former lead singer of 90's favorites, Flipp.
 
The new video can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhTHs9ch9Jo
 
Who The Hell is Clay Howard will be available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via one of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.
A lyrics video for another track, "Never Give It Away" has already garnered over 800 views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05hGTTrWfzo
 
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Mon
20
Apr

Double Stop Podcast - SPENCER PROFFER

Artist: 
Spencer Proffer
Monday, April 20, 2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
This week on The Double Stop is Producer Spencer Proffer.

Spencer Proffer discusses his early days, and how he went from law school to record producer. From his early works with Billy Thorpe and Tina Turner to his number one smash "Metal Health" with Quiet Riot, Spencer covers it all. We also discuss working with WASP on their "The Last Command" album as well as his transition into film, and his current projects with Meteor 17.

Links:

https://soundcloud.com/thedoublestop/ep-56-spencer-proffer-quiet-riot-tina-turner-wasp
http://thedoublestop.com/ep-56-spencer-proffer-producer-quiet-riot-wasp-tina-turner/
 
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Mon
20
Apr

Rich Davenport's Rock Show - GRAHAM BONNET

Artist: 
Graham Bonnet
Monday, April 20, 2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week features an extended  interview with Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, MSG, ALCATRAZZ), and is now available for streaming at this link:
https://www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-an-interview-with-graham-bonnet-rainbow-msg-alcatrazz/

On this week's show, you can hear the second of two interviews with former Rainbow vocalists to mark the release of the new Rainbow box set, 'A Light In The Black 1975-1984', as Graham Bonnet talks in depth about his time with Rainbow, his friendship with his predecessor in the band, Ronnie James Dio, his new solo band, Bonnet, and the release of his previously unissued debut solo album, originally recorded in 1975, but never released until now, as 'Private I: The Archives Volume One'.

Graham also discusses his band's forthcoming Japanese tour dates with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock, and you'll hear a selection of tracks from the Rainbow box set, along with a song from 'Private I: The Archives Volume One'.

You can also listen on Tuesday 21st April 12:00-14:00 and Thursday 23rd April 07:00-09:00 on www.totalrock.com

For the best in Rock & Metal News check out www.metalshockfinland.com www.melodicrock.com www.bravewords.com
 
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Mon
20
Apr

The Classic Metal Show - TONY HARNELL

Artist: 
Tony Harnell
Monday, April 20, 2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Vocalist Tony Harnell appeared last night on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Theguys did a 2 hour interview, and Tony talked at length about a lot of issues that had not been public until now. Included are:

- Tony admitted that the move to Skid Row has been being planned since January.

- Tony went into detail talking about why he quit TNT, as well as sharing how he felt the band is being passive aggressive in their social media moves since he left the band.

- How TNT lied to him about the "reunion", which is a big part of why he quit the band.

- Why Rachel Bolan announced Tony joining the band the same day they fired Johnny Solinger.

You can hear the full interview at the following locations:

Spreaker - http://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks/exclusive-interview-with-tony-harnell
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xToRSYDfm3M
iHeartRadio - http://www.iheart.com/show/139-The-Classic-Metal-Show/?episode_id=27214593
 
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Mon
20
Apr

XTASY - "Revolution"

Revolution is the second single of the self-titled album from Xtasy (Melodic Rock records).
Video Produced and Directed by Henry Menacho (Kronic Produccions).
 
Buy CD now for just $10! 
 
 
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Fri
17
Apr

WHITESNAKE Confirm MICHELE LUPPI On Keyboards

Artist: 
Whitesnake
Friday, April 17, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
As expected WHITESNAKE confirmed Michele Luppi as the band's newkeyboardist/backing vocalist.
 
The simple statement reads: "Ladies & Gentlemen...Boys & Girls...Please Raise Thy Glasses...( wine glasses, that is!! )...& Say Hello To Our Dynamic Italian Stallion...Mr MICHELE LUPPI...Our Fabulous New Keyboardist & Singer..."
 
 
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