Thu
09
Jun

JACKYL Set To Unleash 8th Studio Album ‘Rowyco’

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Friday, August 5, 2016
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Jackyl has announced that their brand new album, ‘ROWYCO,’ will be released on August 5th via Mighty Loud Records.
 
‘ROWYCO’ (let us know when you figure this one out!) is the FATTEST sounding record to date for the band. “This will be an exciting year,” predicts lead singer Jesse James Dupree. “With the album’s release timing perfectly with the grand opening of the Full Throttle Saloon, in Sturgis, South Dakota. The original location burned to the ground last year AND they are building back bigger and better than ever.”
 
The Full Throttle Saloon enjoyed a 6 year run of a hit reality television show of the same name, which documented owner Michael Ballard and Jesse’s struggles to get the bar up, running and profitable during the world’s largest motorcycle rally.

The first single off of ‘ROWYCO,’ “Rally,” is the perfect song to kick off summer, as it’s time to rally for ROCK! “There is not a better song than ‘Rally’ to set the pace for an incredible summer 2016,” exclaims Jesse. So crank that bitch up!” To hear the new single and to pre-order the album, visit the following links:

“Rally”:     https://soundcloud.com/user-922058585/sets/rally-lead-single-from-rowyco...
Amazon:     http://tinyurl.com/amazonROWYCO
iTunes:     http://tinyurl.com/itunesROWYCO

And as far as the album as a whole, “It's a Jackyl record at its core, but there are some tracks, lyrically, that I went a little deeper on a personal level with some things I had going on at the time. It is the thickest sounding production that we have ever recorded. It’s just a huge slice of rock. ‘ROWYCO’ is a very diverse album and every track has its purpose.”

And with Jesse and co. set to continue their latest tour on June 8th in Pennsylvania, this is shaping up to be the summer of Jackyl!

‘ROWYCO’ Tracklist:

“Disasterpiece"
“Rally"
"All Night Rodeo”
"Ahead of My Time”
"Just Because I'm Drunk”
"Everyone's A Winner”
“Crazy"
"Hammer To The Head”
“Limpdick"
"Blast Off”

JACKYL Tour Dates:

6/8/2016      Sharon, PA               Quaker Steak & Lube    
6/10/2016    Rothbury, MI             Sandy Corley Memorial Run @ Double JJ Resort
6/11/2016    Fond Du Lac, WI        Walleye Weekend @ Lakeside Park
6/17/2016    Stroudsburg, PA         Sherman Theater    
6/18/2016    Loudon, NH               New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Loudon Classic    
6/19/2016    Portland, ME              Asylum    
6/24/2016    Mount Vernon, OH     Legends Sports Bar    
6/25/2016    Johnstown, PA           Thunder in the Valley @ Peoples Natural Gas Park    
6/26/2016    Baltimore, MD           Baltimore Soundstage    
7/1/2016        Simpsonville, SC      INDEPENDENCE SLAM
7/2/2016        Scott City, MO         Great River Rally at Lawless Harley Davidson    
7/13/2016    Erie, PA                    Roar on the Shore     
7/15/2016    Mineral Wells, WV      WV Interstate Fair    
7/16/2016    Marion, IN                 Brandt's I-69 Harley Davidson    
7/22/2016    Pompano Beach, FL    Pompano Beach Ampitheatre    
7/23/2016    Comstock, NE            Comstock is Back Festival at 2nd Wind Ranch    
7/29/2016    Van Wert, OH            Wetzelland 30th Anniversary Motorcycle Rally    
7/30/2016    New Albany, IN          The Backyard    
8/19/2016    Milford, IA                 Boji Bay Fun Pavillion    
9/1/2016        Oklahoma City, OK   Diamond Ballroom    
9/2/2016        Manhattan, KS         RC McGraw's
9/3/2016        Clear Lake, IA          The Surf Ballroom
9/6/2016        Minot, ND                The O'Riginal Bar & Nightclub    
9/9/2016        Hinckley, MN            Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheatre
9/17/2016    Sunrise Beach, MO      Picklehead's Roadhouse    
11/25/2016    Indianapolis, IN         8 Second Saloon


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,  PLEASE VISIT:
www.jackyl.com
facebook.com/OfficialJackyl
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Thu
09
Jun

REACH Now A Power Trio

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After the release of Sweden's REACH debut album 'Reach Out To Rock' 2015 became a hectic year with 30-ish gigs in Sweden, UK and visiting 11 countries in Europe a well deserved break was needed. When David announced that he wanted to quit the band and Alex wanted to continue writing music with him and some other people the overall decision was made to change the team constellation completely.

Ludvig is already known for his singing ability taking part in the Swedish Idol contest 2014, so it felt naturally that he picked up the singing as well and playing the guitar, backed by Marcus Johansson on the drums and the new guy Robert Majd (Captain Black Beard) on bass.

The "new" Reach is confirmed to play Stockholm Rocks Summerfest on July 23rd.
 
https://www.facebook.com/reachofficialsweden/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/events/1717247451880897/
 
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Thu
09
Jun

STAGMA Features Impressive Lineup, Adding VINNY APPICE

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Legendary Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice, joins heavy rock band Stagma in the studio to record their debut EP.
 
Stagma, the heavy rock band formed by composer/guitarist Alexandre Santos (Scar For Life), and featuring Jason Morgan (Orangefall) on vocals, Neil Fraser (TEN) on lead guitars and Joe Petro (Heaven and Earth) on bass have announced that drumming legend Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) will join them to complete the lineup.
 
Vinny Appice, who has formed the backbone of such bands as Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and more, live and in the studio, has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums, including many multi-platinum records. With over two decades of touring and the sale of millions of records behind him, the other members of Stagma are delighted that he will be joining them in the studio to record their debut EP, Stagma.
 
'I grew up listening to Vinny's drumming,' said Lisbon-based guitarist Alex Santos. 'For me, he's one of the heaviest drummers in rock history with a very personal style. Having Vinny on board is a privilege and he will add the vital ingredient that Stagma is looking for ...'
 
Stagma was formed in late 2015 when Alex Santos, guitarist, producer and composer with Scar For Life, got together with Jason Morgan, Neil Fraser and Joe Petro with the desire to form a new heavy rock band. Stagma was born out of this collaboration and since then Alex has composed seven new songs, with lyrics by Jason Morgan, to be featured on the band's debut EP, also titled Stagma ' due to be released this year. The band has been recording in Lisbon and LA and the EP will be mixed and produced at Alex's PressPlay Music studios in Lisbon.
 
Stagma will be planning performances surrounding the release in the coming months and new dates will be listed on the band's website.
 
Links: www.stagmaband.com Twitter: @stagmaband  Facebook: www.facebook.com/stagmaband
  
 
Thu
09
Jun

Aerosmith Rocks 40th Anniversary - The Band Recall Successes And Excesses

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Dallas, TX - June 8, 2016.  North American syndicated Rock radio show and website InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands celebrate the 40th anniversary of Aerosmith’s bold musical statement Rocks.

By the end of 1975 Aerosmith had sold three million copies of their breakthrough third album Toys In The Attic. Against all conventional wisdom their manager had convinced their record company to re-release a song from Aerosmith’s very first album called “Dream On” for the third time, even though it had failed twice before. This time “Dream On” goes to # 6 on the Billboard chart a full five years after it had been released. It was under this head of steam that Aerosmith’s next album Rocks was written and recorded for release in May 1976.

Aerosmith Rocks was not so much a simple album title as it was a definitive declaration of intent. Joe Perry reflects on the legacy of Aerosmith, America’s premiere hard rock band, with InTheStudio host Redbeard.

“The greatest strength of the band is our ability to play live. This (Rocks album) is basically a live record... It’s what you would have heard if you were standing in the middle of the room when we recorded.  - Joe Perry

It was during this mid-‘70s “make it and spend it” period of sex, drugs and rock and roll that Perry and lead singer Steven Tyler earned the notorious nickname “The Toxic Twins”, choices which soon proved to be very costly for all the members of Aerosmith. Guitarist Brad Whitford can never forget.

“When I saw the movie about Syd Vicious and when I saw the movie Spinal Tap, everybody sat in theaters laughing... And I watch those movies and said, ‘Part of that is my life, FOR REAL! ‘... I live with painful memories. I refuse to forget. A knot in my stomach and dreadful fear for someone... Some really bad times this band went through with drugs and alcohol, which almost took this band and a whole lot of other things away.”  - Brad Whitford

AEROSMITH Rocks @ 40 /InTheStudio interview is available now to STREAM at:http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/aerosmith-3/

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

Direct Link to AEROSMITH website: “http://www.aerosmith.com

Direct Link to InTheStudio website: http://www.inthestudio.net
 
Thu
09
Jun

Dream Gig For UK AOR Fans - DARE & FM

 
FM / Dare / Stone Broken

FM announce a very special show on Saturday 1st October at Warrington Parr Hall. Special guests for this show will be Dare.

This show will see these two iconic British bands FM and Dare playing together for the first time ever. "We are very pleased to be hooking up with our old mates Darren, Vinny and the boys for this special occasion". FM also welcome to open the show a band with a big future ahead of them Stone Broken. Tickets on sale from Monday 13th June 2016.
 
 
Wed
08
Jun

FIREWORKS Issue 75

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Friday, October 17, 2014
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FIREWORKS #75 - BIGGER, BETTER, HARDER ROCKING!  PRE-ORDER NOW - ORDERS SENT TUESDAY 14th JUNE.  IN SHOPS FROM THURSDAY 16th.
 
The new, improved Fireworks #74 went down VERY well, and new 132 page issue #75 is even BETTER. This issue is packed with awesome female rockers, with ex-Nightwish vocalist Tarja discussing not one, but two upcoming new releases. We also hear from legends Doro Pesch and Lita Ford, along with the likes of Erika, Blues Pills, Lacuna Coil and Scorpion Child.
 
For a trip down memory lane, Dave Reynolds gives us a three and a half page feature on the wonderful Witness, with all new interviews with Debbie Davis and Joey Huffman. Dave also supplies this issue's 'Take 5', looking back on releases which he feels should have been way more successful than they were.
Elsewhere we have the first print interview with Darren Wharton on the new Dare album, which sees Vinny Burns return to his rightful place at Darren's side, supplying the tasteful guitaring that only The Viper can!

And also interviews with Joe Lynn Turner, Ace Frehly and a detailed chat with Punky Meadows as he discusses his debut solo album as well as the Angel days. Plus Jorn, Dan Reed Network, Vega, Chris Ousey, Q5, Kissin' Dynamite, The 69 Eyes, Frost*, Ted Poley, Phantom V, The Jelly Jam, Iron Saviour, Haken, Paul Gilbert, Royal Republic and oh, so much more.
Amongst the features are The Expert's Guide: Mark/Marcie Free and a four-page 'Unsung Hero' in-depth look at the career of Robin George.
Add this to the most extensive and detailed reviews around PLUS a free CD featuring 78 songs, and you REALLY have way more hard-rocking melodic metal than you could shake a reasonably sized stick at.
 
Magazine will be at shops on Thursday 16
th June.  As regards mail order, due to fact we'll be away from Wed-Mon next week, all pre-orders will go out on Tuesday 14th.
Pop on over to http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_rokquickcart&view=rokquickcart&Itemid=401 and place your order now.  You KNOW it makes sense!
 
 
Wed
08
Jun

PALACE Make Their Debut August 26

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Friday, August 26, 2016
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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present to the world the talents of an amazing new melodic rock band from Sweden: PALACE!

Palace will release their debut album, 'Master of the Universe' on August 26th. Check out an EPK where founding member Michael Palace discusses the origin of the band here:
 


You can pre-order the album here: http://radi.al/Palace

The band was founded by lead singer and guitarist Michael Palace. The lineup is rounded out by Rick Digorio on guitar, Marcus Johansson on drums and Soufian Ma'Aoui on bass. Heavily influenced by 80's imagery and sounds, Palace delivers massive arena rock with a modern touch! AOR fans of all ages will find much to love among the eleven hard rocking tracks on "Master Of The Universe". Catchy choruses, heavy guitars, pounding drums, thumping bass, interstellar synths and soaring vocals are the order of the day with Palace. Prepare to go back to the future and beyond, with an album you simply can't miss in 2016.

Despite their young age, all four members have accumulated a wealth of experience both playing live and recording in the studio with several different acts. As individuals and at times crossing paths, they have played and/or currently play with with ADRENALINE RUSH, REACH, ERIKA, HOUSTON, FIND ME, GUTTERD'MERUNG, BIG TIME, and MILJENKO MATIJEVIC to name a few.

Michael Palace began working with Frontiers as a songwriter and guitar player for First Signal (featuring Harry Hess), Cry of Dawn (with Goran Edman), Kryptonite (featuring Jakob Samuel), and Toby Hitchcock. The successful collaborations led to a worldwide record deal with Frontiers and the signing of his band and the future is now wide open.

There is no doubt that delivering a great live performance is just as important as sounding top notch in the studio, and Palace delivers in spades. What you hear on the record is what you get live, so prepare for an unforgettable experience when Palace is in town!

"Starting in Sweden and working our way out all around Europe, our goal is to make sure that every single person who enjoys the album gets a chance to see us in their home town or at least at their favorite rock festival,' tells frontman Michael Palace. 'We love the music that we play, and we want to share this happiness with all of you music lovers out there for as long as we can. We truly hope that you like the album and that we'll see you very soon!"

PALACE will have an exclusive release show in Stockholm on August 26 at Harry B James Club. Don't miss it if you're in town!

'Master of the Universe' tracklisting:
1. Master Of The Universe'
2. Cool Runnin'
3. Man Behind The Gun
4. Part Of Me
5. No Exit
6. Matter In Hand
7. Path To Light
8. Rules Of The Game
9. She Said It's Over
10. Stranger's Eyes
11. Young/Wild/Free

www.facebook.com/palacesweden

PALACE is:

Michael Palace - Vocals, guitar
Rick Digorio - Guitar
Marcus Johansson - Drums
Soufian MaAoui - Bass
 
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Tue
07
Jun

One On One With Mitch Lafon - ROB AFFUSO

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Current FOUR BY FATE and original SKID ROW drummer ROB AFFUSO joins Mitch for episode 227 of One On One With Mitch Lafon.

LINK TO EPISODE: http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-227-rob-affuso-former-s

In the show's only interview, drummer Rob Affuso discusses his great new band FOUR BY FATE and their new album Relentless as well as Soulsystem Orchestra, touring with Guns N' Roses, walking away from the music business, Skid Row and the inevitable reunion question, Ozone Monday and so much more.

Quotes from the interview:

(time 3.37): "I had really taken myself out of rock n' roll on purpose for awhile."

On joining Four By Fate (time 3.42): "This feels right. I spoke with John [Regan] and Tod [Howarth] and said, 'Look I just want to have some fun and let's make great music.' That's what they wanted to do and it felt like a love-fest right from the beginning."

Subhuman Race (time 6.18): "We all felt that it was a good rock n' roll album in that niche."

Being disillusioned with the music business (time 7.21): "As much as we as musicians get in the limelight; we have all this fame and we think we have this power and control of things and actually we don't. I really felt like we truly are marionettes and the business does control us."

Skid Row (time 7.51): '"Our slogan was five fingers make a fist. That was us and we were really close for many many years and things just started falling apart."

Was Ozone Monday a side project? (time 14.00): "No, this was the new Skid Row."

(time 17.02): "I dropped off and the music business forgot about me which I have to say also sort of hurt, but it was partly my own doing. I wasn't looking to be found."

Four By Fate (time 19.28): "Everybody knows what this is; it's a good rock band and some good music. There's no pulling punches here. Let's just have fun and check the ego at the door."

Can the original Skid Row guys ever 'be friends' (time 20.18): "I am friendly with all four others guys. I've worked hard at it. I spent a third of my life with these guys and I felt that I shared an immeasurable amounts of things with them. They will always be very very dear and important to me."

Reunion? (time 21.30): "I'd never say never... I would certainly love to see it, but we'll see what happens."

Four By Fate Online: http://www.fourbyfate.com
Soulsystem Orchestra online: http://www.soulsystemorchestras.com
TWITTER: @FourByFate
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FOURBYFATE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lgrvJdVO1lYwhfXD88vYP

 

 
Tue
07
Jun

ALTER BRIDGE Sign To Napalm Records Worldwide (excl. USA)

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Napalm Records is honored and excited to announce the signing of Orlando, Florida based hard rockers ALTER BRIDGE for WORLD excluding North America!

Started in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips, Myles Kennedy and Brian Marshall ALTER BRIDGE are one of the premiere hard rock bands of today.
Layered with bone-chilling vocals that rival powerhouses such as Layne Staley and Ronnie James Dio, the band showcases true versatility with sultry rock ballads and shredding metal riffs.

Whether it be through relentless touring, chart-topping albums (their self-titled debut has been certified Gold) or even a WWE wrestler’s theme music, ALTER BRIDGE are the true definition of rock and roll musicianship.
Their last effort “Fortress” (2013) topped charts world-wide with a #6 UK Chart entry. 

"We are pleased to announce we will be joining forces with Napalm Records as we embark on the next phase of our journey.
We are very excited to see what the future brings and look forward to reconnecting with our fans in 2016,” says ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy.

Thomas Caser, CEO Napalm Records states: “This is a ground-breaking signing for our label. To work with one of the best and biggest Rock acts of our times marks a new time-bill for us.
We will go above and beyond to make the upcoming album the huge success it deserves!”

ALTER BRIDGE are currently at work on their new album with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette which is currently slated for a late 2016 release followed by massive touring over 2016 and 2017.
More details will be announced soon.
Napalm Records is distributed in Australia via Rocket Distribution

www.alterbridge.com
www.facebook.com/alterbridge
 

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