Wed
02
Mar

FRONTIERS RECORDS Chart Action

 
Frontiers Records news: "We celebrated our XXth Anniversary this past week with a wealth of chart entries all around the globe!
 
Rick Springfield's new album, 'Rocket Science' entered the U.S. Billboard Top 200 album charts at #69, #26 on Top Current 200 and #10 on Top Current Rock Albums, while Last In Line's debut album charted in Germany (#54), Switzerland (#49), UK (#113) and the U.S .(#1 Top New Artists chart, #6 Top Current Hard Music albums, #22 Top Current Rock albums,#64 Top Current Albums, and #188 on Billboard Top 200 chart).
 
It is also extremely gratifying to see Inglorious self-titled debut album making a dent in the UK album charts at #45, in Switzerland too (at position 91), and the U.S. at #43 on the Top Current Hard Music albums chart and #41 on the Top New Artists chart.
 
Thanks as always to all the fans who make this possible!
 
 
Wed
02
Mar

BRYAN ADAMS Channels Rock Royalty For Latest Album 'Get Up!' InTheStudio

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Podcasts & Radio

Dallas, TX - March 2, 2016.  North American syndicated Rock radio show and website InTheStudio: The Stories Behind Historys Greatest Rock Bands reunites with multi-million selling international star Bryan Adams to talk about his latest album Get Up

Bryan Adams has been recording hits for four decades now, rekindling his famous songwriting partnership with Jim Vallance and recruiting ELO mastermind and producer Jeff Lynne to record some of the strongest songs Bryan has released in years. Bryan tells InTheStudio host Redbeard, The idea wasnt really ever to make an album though (with Jeff Lynne). It was really just to do a song or two and see how it goes and have fun. 

Along with the warm close-miced Jeff Lynne production on Bryans catchy Thats Rock and Roll, Go Down Rockin, the celebratory song Brand New Day, the Beatlesque Dont Even Try, and the melancholy Yesterday Is Just A Dream, Bryan shares the back story of who he was channeling for the vocal performance on We Did It All.

I was thinking about Freddie Mercury. I was thinking about how when Freddie sang he was always so emotive and he was always convincing.  - Bryan Adams

Get Up
, Bryans 13th album, may be thirty-five plus years into his recording career, but as he tells InTheStudio host Redbeard, its as vital to him as the day he started making music.

I have the same exuberance and enthusiasm for writing music now as I ever have. I dont know if I write the same songs as I used to write. I think these stand up, and the true test of it is playing it live. These songs feel like theyve been in the set already for along time.  -  Bryan Adams.

BRYAN ADAMS Get Up / InTheStudio interview is available now to STREAM at: http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/bryan-adams/

Direct Link to InTheStudio broadcast affiliate radio station list: http://www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations/ www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations

ENTER TO WIN an Autographed copy of BRYAN ADAMS Get Up CD at: http://www.inthestudio.net/contests/up-win-bryan-adams-autographed-cd/

Link to Bryan Adams website: http://www.bryanadams.com

Link to InTheStudio website: http://www.inthestudio.net
 
Tue
01
Mar

Introducing New AOR Sensation RAINTIMES

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RAINTIMES

Release date: TBA

Line-up:

Michael Shotton - Vocals
Iván González - Guitars
Sven Larsson - Guitars
Davide "Dave Rox" Barbieri - Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Andrea Gipponi - Bass
Pierpaolo "Zorro" Monti - Drums & Percussion

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Songs written by Davide "Dave Rox" Barbieri & Pierpaolo "Zorro" Monti

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Special guests contributors in the songwriting: Michael Shotton, Iván González, Tom & James Martin, Niclas Olsson, Gianluca Firmo, Mario Percudani & Dave Zublena

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Video concept & editing by: Gianluca Firmo
 

 

 
Tue
01
Mar

Frontiers Records Announce Signing of ETERNAL IDOL

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ETERNAL IDOL is a new band which evolved from the ashes of HOLLOW HAZE (six albums released independently from 2006 to 2015) and features Angra and Rhapsody singer Fabio Lione, together with vocalist Giorgia Colleluori, Nick Savio on guitars, Camillo Colleluori on drums, and Andrea Buratto (Secret Sphere, Hell in The Club) on bass.
 
'We are very proud to be part of the Frontiers family and get the chance to release the first Eternal Idol album,' says the band. 'We are going to put all our energy, emotion and passion in the record. The new songs are the result of our live and studio experiences and combine hard and heavy material with acoustic and orchestral elements. We managed to forge a distinctive personal style which is the result of the background of each musician.'
 
The band is set to enter the studio in the summer of 2016 and looks forward to releasing their debut album in early 2017. Fans of Hard Rock and Melodic Metal with Power, Symphonic and Prog influences should stay tuned for this one!
 
Follow the band on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/eternalidolband/
 
 
Tue
01
Mar

HAIR I GO AGAIN Doco Pre-order and Soundtrack Details

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Hair I Go Again, a documentary about the determinations, triumphs and failures of a former hair band chasing their dreams, has announced an all-star lineup of 80's recording artists to be featured in the film's score.

Along with rock stalwarts Nova Rex, Tuff, Julliet and up-and-comers Kickin Valentina, the film's producers have partnered with Nashville based re-issue label FNA Records to include several songs as part of the movie's soundtrack. Featured FNA artists include Roxx Gang, Femme Fatale, Dirty Looks and Roxy Blue among many others. The soundtrack also introduces original tracks by neo-guitar hero Xander Demos and Denver rock/metal hybrid, Bullet In The Chamber.

The year was 1985. Thousands of miles away from the sonic debauchery of the Sunset Strip, two teenage friends shared aspirations of glam rock grandeur. Freshly permed and taking a page straight out of Hit Parader, a hungry, determined band was born. Fame and fortune, however, remained out of reach and the group unceremoniously imploded...probably over some chick.

Fast forward thirty years.

Facing a mid-life crossroads, Kyle Kruger and Steve McClure set out on an improbable journey in order to fulfill their dreams of achieving rock & roll stardom. With credit cards maxed out and the 401K cashed in, the pair risk everything in hopes of reclaiming the magic they had as a band over a quarter century ago.

It's a story about a lifelong friendship, insurmountable odds and dealing with the always present thought of 'what if'? It's a tale of rediscovery, determination, triumphs and failures.

Because first and last chances happen only once.

Featuring candid interviews with some of the most influential musicians and industry professionals in the business, including Eddie Trunk (That Metal Show), Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon (Tesla), Ron Keel (KEEL), Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe), Frank Bello and Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), Les Warner (The Cult), as well as members of Kix, Stryper, Queensryche, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Motorhead, LA Guns and more.

Web www.hairigoagain.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/HAIRIGOAGAIN
Twitter https://twitter.com/HairIGoAgainDoc
YouTube www.youtube.com/user/HAIRIGOAGAINDOC
Merchandise https://hair-i-go-again.myshopify.com
 
 
Tue
01
Mar

DEF LEPPARD Lineup 55 North American Dates for 2016

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DEF LEPPARD have announced they will return to the road this summer for an extensive tour across North America due to overwhelming demand. The Live Nation promoted outing will storm through 55 cities across all parts of the U.S. and Canada.  It is set to kick off on May 1st in Orlando, FL and wrap on October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Joining Def Leppard on their mighty summer outing are REO Speedwagon and TESLA.   Tickets will go on sale starting on March 4th at Livenation.com.
 
Rock Brigade Concert Club Pre-Sale & VIP Packages are available March 1st at 12 pm (local)  RE-SALE & VIP PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE MARCH 1 at 12pm (local).
 
May 1 – Orlando, FL (Moonstone Festival)  – On Sale now
May 4 – Lafayette, LA (Cajundome)*  – On Sale now
May 5 – Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center)* – On Sale now
May 7 – Hidalgo, TX (State Farms Arena)* – On Sale now
May 10 – Bossier City, LA (Century Link Center) – On Sale now
May 11 – Little Rock, AR (Verizon Arena)
May 13 – Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum) – On Sale now
May 15 – Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena) – On Sale now
May 17 – Allentown, PA (PPL Center) – On Sale now
May 18 – Huntington, WV (Big Sandy Arena) – On Sale now
May 20 – Orlando, FL (Amway Center)** – On Sale now
June 22 – Boston, MA (Xfinity Center)
June 24 – Bangor, ME (Darling’s Waterfront)
June 25 – Quebec City, QC (Videotron Centre)
June 27 – Syracuse, NY (Lakeview Amphitheater)
June 29 – Hershey, PA (Hershey Park Stadium)
July 1 – Indianapolis, IN (Klipsch Music Center)
July 2 – Chicago, IL (Hollywood Casino)
July 5 – Cincinnati, OH (Riverbend Music Center)
July 6 – Milwaukee, WI  (Summerfest)
July 8 – Pittsburgh, PA (First Niagara Pavillion)
July 9 – Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Arena)
July 11 – Wantagh, NY (Nikon at Jones Beach)
July 13 – Holmdel, NJ  (PNC Bank Arts Center)
July 15 – Detroit, MI (DTE Music Theatre)
July 16 – Toronto, ON (Molson Canadian Amphitheater)
August 6 – Madison, WI (Alliant Energy Center)
August 8 – Evansille, IN (Ford Center)
August 10 – Bristow, VA (Jiffy Lube Center)
August 12 – Atlanta, GA (Aaron’s Amphitheater)
August 13 – Raleigh, NC (Walnut Creek Amphitheater)
August 17 – Birmingham, AL (Oak Mountain Amphitheater)
August 19 – Austin, TX (Austin 360)
August 22 – Houston, TX (Cynthia Woods Pavilion)
August 24 – Dallas, TX (Gexa Energy Pavilion)
August 26 – Kansas City, MO (Sprint Center)
August 27 – ST. Louis, MO (Hollywood Casino Amphitheater)
August 29 – Cleveland, OH (Blossom Music Center)
August 31 – Darien Center, NY(Darien Lake PAC)
Sept 14 – Billings, MT (Metra Park)
Sept 16 – Salk Lake City, UT (USANA Amphitheater)
Sept 17 – Denver, CO (Pepsi Center)
Sept 19 – Albuquerque, NM (Isleta Amphitheater)
Sept 20 – Phoenix, AZ (Ak-Chin Pavilion)
Sept 22 – Irvine, CA (Irvine Meadows Amphitheater)
Sept 24 – Sacramento, CA (Toyota Amphitheater)***
Sept 25 – Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheater)
Sept 28 – Boise, ID (Taco Bell Arena)
Sept 30 – Eugene, OR (Matthew Knight Arena)
Oct 1 – Tacoma, WA (Tacoma Dome)
Oct 4 – Omaha,NE (CenturyLink Center)
Oct 5 – Minneapolis, MN (Xcel Center)
Oct 7 – La Crosse, WI (La Crosse Center Arena)
Oct 8 – Toledo, OH (Huntington Center)
Oct 10 – Cedar Rapids, IA (U.S. Cellular Center)
 
*STYX to appear  / No REO Speedwagon
**No REO Speedwagon
*** No TESLA
****Pre-sale and on-sale dates vary by venue click here for more details
 
Mon
29
Feb

MEAT LOAF Completes 'Braver Than We Are' For September 9

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Friday, September 9, 2016
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Meat Loaf has declared his new studio album 'Braver Than We Are' complete and announced it would be released September 9 in Europe and September 16 in North America.
 
Here's what the rock legend had to say: "THE ALBUM IS FINISHED. IT WILL BE OUT SEPT 9TH EUROPE . SEPT 16TH NORTH AMERICA. THERE WILL BE IN STORES BEFORE THE RELEASE. WITH WATER MARKED COPIES THAT CAN'T BE COPIED. I CAN'T DESCRIBE THE RECORD IN WORDS. AFTER YOU HAVE IT, IT BELONGS TO YOU. IT WILL BE YOUR INTERRUPTION. IT IS A JIM STEINMAN AND MEAT LOAF RECORD. WITH GREAT PRODUCTION BY PAUL CROOK. WHAT'S IT CALLED "BRAVER THAN WE ARE"
 
In answering a few fan questions, Meat added this about long time collaborator JIM STEINMEN's involvement: "Jim was involved everyday , Everything that was recorded was sent to him and we got his input the next day . Jim was not able to travel . So he was plugged in through the internet. Every mix was approved and all his notes were done. Jim is very Happy with what all 3 of us have done. So don't think for a min. Jim was not a major influence.in the making of this album..." and "This album nothing like Bat, but still great and unexpected."
 
Stay tuned for news when available.
 
Mon
29
Feb

Double Stop Podcast - MICHAEL THOMPSON

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

In Episode 90 and 91 of The Double Stop, Brian is joined by guitarist Michael Thompson (Michael Thompson Band, Animal Logic, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Shania Twain).

Michael Thompson discusses his life and career, and explains how he became one of the most sought-after session guitarists of the last twenty-five years. A small sample of his sessions includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, 'N Sync, Toni Braxton, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Madonna, Animal Logic with Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke and Shania Twain. And producers such as Mutt Lange, Quincey Jones, Babyface, and David Foster. In part one we go through his personal history, and in part two we talk about specific sessions.
 
 
On working with Mutt Lange (with Shania Twain), and the grueling hours - part 2 58:30 "He make it great because he's not busting your ass. He's trying to get the great performance - that's his whole thing. He's not looking for you to play it correctly, he's looking for you to play it with what he calls "The Grease" on it. "

On working with Madonna Part 2 41:00 "She was sitting like two feet behind me, commentating on every note I played. And not in a great way. 'Oh no, I don't like that. That's ok. No. No.' So I just had to survive it."

On working with Michael Jackson (on The Earth Song) Part 2 44:45 "They had the lighting really low in the studio and we were working on the tune for an hour or so. And I'm doing a part, and I'm looking down. And I realize that Michael's come in and sat down right next to me while I was playing... Originally they wanted Michael Clapton to play on that, but he was either on tour, or busy or something."

Michael Thompson Online: http://www.michaelthompson.cc/

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