Tue
14
Nov

Saxon - "Decade Of The Eagle" - Unboxing

 
Biff from Saxon discusses the band's first headline show in London at the Electric Ballroom: https://youtu.be/4oxa1nfV4Rc
 
Biff from Saxon discusses their set lists and live shows during the Eighties: https://youtu.be/6qjA-0QPXMA
 
Biff from Saxon reveals what he feels is their most undervalued album from the 80s: https://youtu.be/khsCGzdF5Mc
 
Biff from Saxon discusses working with Elton John on 'Rock The Nations'https://youtu.be/aQQOlyneOR0
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Mon
13
Nov

LION 'Dangerous Attraction' CD Reissue Due

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20TH CENTURY MUSIC DELIVERS A TRIO OF REISSUES AND RARITIES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
 
DRIVE'S 'IDEFI', ALISTAIR TERRY'S 'YONGE AT HEART' AND LION'S 'DANGEROUS ATTRACTION' ALL SEE LIMITED RELEASE
 
New German / American reissue label 20th Century Music is set to release three long lost and out of print titles to make anyone's upcoming holiday season better than expected.  

December 8th sees IDEFI, the material that should have made up Houston based progressive metallers DRIVE's third album, finally hit the streets in a proper release.  Working very closely with the band members and their families, IDEFI is not a reissue, rather, a celebration of singer David Earl Taylor and founder member / guitarist Rick Chavez, lives.  The album features a huge 24 page booklet, liner notes from Chris Leibundgut, heartfelt tributes to both Chavez and Taylor and the first 100 orders will also include a Rick Chavez guitar pick replica. The album is limited to 500 copies.

On December 15th, both ALISTAIR TERRY's Yonge at Heart and LION's Dangerous Attraction will be rolled out.  TERRY's Yonge at Heart (a reference to his favourite street in Toronto, Yonge Street) is a power pop / melodic rock slice of heaven and was recorded after the Pet Hate frontman's former band had called it a day.  The album features a deluxe 16 page booklet, lyrics, liner notes written by Rob Lane and is limited to 500 copies.  LION's highly sought after Dangerous Attraction is considered a hard rock masterpiece of the highest order by many fans of the genre.  The album, the band's first full length, was originally issued by Scotti Bros in 1987 and featured a reworking of their independent hit "Powerlove."  The remastered reissue also includes the "Transformers" theme song as well as a 16 page booklet, extensive liner notes detailing the band's history written by Chris Leibundgut and is limited to 500 copies.  

All three albums can be pre-ordered now from vanitymusicgroup.com/store

 
Mon
13
Nov

Freedom Call Mastermind CHRIS BAY Delivers Solo Debut

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CHRIS BAY - Solo album from the FREEDOM CALL singer/guitar player coming in February 2018 - First single out December 1.
 
It's a well-known predicament that the Freedom Call founder and frontman shares with many other composers: occasionally, his wealth of inspiration goes beyond the stylistic and thematic scope of his own band. 'I permanently write songs and am constantly working on ideas in the studio,' he explains. 'That's why I've collected a whole lot of tracks over the years that on the one hand don't really suit Freedom Call and on the other are just too good to gather dust in my archive.' The solution to his 'luxury' problem: 23 February 2018 will see the release of Chris Bay's first solo album Chasing The Sun on Steamhammer/SPV, committing himself in his very own, unmistakable way to the music that has inspired him since the very early days of his career. And although the songs on the album were created over a long period of time, Bay produced the whole material in spring 2017 at his own studio.
 
Which must be one of the reasons why Chasing The Sun – despite the diversity of the individual tracks – sounds all of a piece. Alongside a numbeer of rock songs in characteristic Chris Bay style, he has skilfully blended in modern sound elements on the opening track ´Flying Hearts`, added Wurlitzer piano touches, which bring to mind the currently trendy 1970s, on ´Hollywood Dancer` and risked a song with a slow shuffle groove, a consciously dark atmosphere and an avant-garde flair in ´Where Waters Flow In Heaven`.
 
In stark contrast to this is the first single release 'Radio Starlight' with its obvious airplay potential, which will be released digitally on 01 December 2017 and to which there will be also a video clip, which triggers with tantalizing images wanderlust and will definitely makes you hungry for more. This title once again underscores the boundless ease with which Chris Bay moves in his world of music. As the album title "Chasing the Sun" already suggests, Chris Bay casually processed the desires and wishes that probably each of us holds in this dark season.. sun, freedom, warmth and harmony ... a "summer hit" in winter, a matter of interpretation.
 
 
Mon
13
Nov

DEEVER - "All Come Running" [Official Lyric Video]

UK Hard Rock band, DEEVER, have officially released their second storming single ‘All Come Running’. This second track from their as yet unnamed upcoming album shows they certainly aren’t a one trick pony and are already engraving their own sound into some well-produced tracks. All Come Running is now available on all digital platforms and the official lyric video is directed by Samuel Andrew Fenton.



Singer and guitarist Billy Taylor (ex-Inglorious) of the single “It’s great to be writing in a completely unrestricted style and environment again. We aren’t writing to please anyone, we’re writing and recording what we’d like to hear. ‘All Come Running’ is great fun to play and hopefully it’s just as fun to listen to! Tony Draper has done an awesome job engineering and mixing this stuff and we can’t wait for everyone to hear more!"
DEEVER is:
Wil ‘Billy’ Taylor - Voocals / Guitar  (ex-Inglorious)
Phil Appleton - Bass / Vocals
Dan ‘Higgy’ Higgins - Drums / NOT Vocals
Stevie Stoker - Guitar / Vocals
You can catch Deever on their December dates with Mason Hill and at Planet Rock’s Winters’ End Festival in February:
14/12/17 - York Fibbers, UK w/ Masonn Hill
15/12/17 - Sheffield Corporation, UK w/ Mason Hill
16/12/17 - London Camden Underworld, UK w/ Mason Hill
17/12/17 - Cardiff Fuel Rock Club, UK w/ Mason Hill
24/02/18 - Planet Rock Winter’ss End, UK

Deever is a modern hard rock band that has rock fans talking all over the United Kingdom.  Hailing from the northeast of England, Deever deliver an onslaught of aggressive riffs, and captivating hooks with a distinct British edge. The fresh music of Deever packs a powerfully tuneful punch to the ears of their listeners.
After writing, and releasing two albums with his previous classic rock outfit (the second of which made it to number 1 in the official U.K rock charts), Billy Taylor (ex-Inglorious) decided to construct a band with a sound more fitting to his own more modern taste. With influences including Foo Fighters, Alter Bridge, Muse and Shinedown; the band has developed a fresh spin on the rebellious modern rock sound with their infectious melodies.
As with his prior band, Billy Taylor once again brings his guitar prowess to Deever, but also steps forward as Deever’s assailable lead vocalist. Joining Billy on guitar, and as a backing vocalist, is the fiery play of Stevie Stoker. Phil Appleton provides the band’s rigorous rhythm and grooves on bass, and rounding out Deever’s line-up is the thunderous playing of Dan ‘Higgy’ Higgins on drums. To officially launch the band, Deever have released their first single, and music video for the song ‘Fire At Will’.
Deever are currently recording their debut record at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool and North Red Studios in Darlington.
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Mon
13
Nov

EDEN'S CURSE Break Open The Vaults For Demo Set

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A&D Records with permission from AFM Records are delighted to present Eden's Curse - The Demo & Bootleg Series.
Check out the launch video promo here': https://youtu.be/CWMpMOErRxU
The Demo Series CD's 1 to 5 feature the original songwriter demos from all five studio albums starting with Eden's Curse (2007), The Second Coming (2008), Trinity (2011), Symphony Of Sin (2013) up to Cardinal (2016).

Each booklet contains individual track notes from the main songwriter Paul Logue, a total of 76 tracks,12 previously unreleased songs and some lead vocal performances from names such as David Readman (Pink Cream 69, Voodoo Circle, Almanac)Steve Grimmett (Grim Reaper, Lionsheart) & Carsten Lizard Schulz (Evidence One, Domain).

Eden's Curse - The Demos - The Complete Series - Volume 1 is a 5CD set featuring all five discs in one collectors piece jewel case.

Witness the true evolution of the Eden's Curse song as you hear how each songs was crafted by the writers and how they progressed and blossomed into the anthems that you know today.

The Bootleg Series DVD's 1 to 6 includes over 8 hours of never seen before concert footage from the band's debut tour with Stratovarius, their ONLY appearance on US soil at Melodic Rock Fest 2, their appearance at Hard Rock Hell festival, their first live show with Nikola Mijic on vocals at Firefest to their recent Symphony Of Sin and Cardinal UK Tours.

Order directly from the band at: http://www.edenscurse.com/shop
 
Fri
10
Nov

TOSELAND Sign To Frontiers

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Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce that up and coming UK rockers TOSELAND have joined the Frontiers' family! 
 
"Myself and the band are so excited and proud to have been recognized by one of the world's leading rock labels. We know having a label as respected as Frontiers behind us makes a massive difference in our continued development. We are looking forward to working with Frontiers on our 3rd studio album, which we hope will be released in the autumn of 2018. I want to thank everyone that has supported us from the start in 2013 until now. Your loyal support has helped us get recognition from such an established label. We will do our very best to keep producing music that we and our fans are proud of and with this support it looks like we can do this for many years to come!" - James Toseland
 
It has been a quite exciting few years for Toseland. Formed five years ago by James Toseland, they have steadily and convincingly grown into one of the leaders of the new breed of classic rock acts that are taking the UK by storm.
 
An enthusiastic fanbase combined with strong support from Planet Rock Radio, brought the band's debut album "Renegade" (produced by Wayward Sons and ex-Little Angels frontman Toby Jepson) crashing onto the UK album charts in 2013. The band set out on what would be the first of many UK tours and hasn't looked back since.
 
Second album, "Cradle The Rage", followed in 2016 with a more fully developed sound. While the live following grew and grew in the UK, the band also set their sights on European audiences. Appearing as special guests on tours with respected international tour acts like Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Winery Dogs, and Michael Monroe brought the band a whole slew of new believers. Regular festival appearances at the likes of Download Festival, Ramblin' Man Fair, Steelhouse, Planet Rockstock, Hard Rock Hell, Isle Of Wight, Graspop Metal Meeting, Winter Storm, and a headline slot at Planet Rock's inaugural Winter's End have also further elevated the band's status as an incredible live act.
 
2017 saw a new version of the song "We'll Stop At Nothing", featuring a community choir, adopted as the anthem for the Special Olympics National Games, culminating in a wonderful performance at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane stadium.
 
November 2017 sees the band embarking on a short UK tour, incorporating the Hard Rock Hell festival and a London show as special guests to the Von Hertzen Brothers alongside four headline shows of their own. They then head to the studio to work on album #3, stopping only to play a sold out show in London with Australian legend Jimmy Barnes on December 13th. In March 2018, the band will play a full UK tour as special guests to SKID ROW.
 
Expect new music in fall 2018. The Toseland story continues to grow apace...
 
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Fri
10
Nov

LEAVES’ EYES 'Sign Of The Dragonhead' Out January 12

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Friday, January 12, 2018
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We proudly present the new cover artwork, tracklisting and street date of the upcoming LEAVES' EYES album "Sign of the Dragonhead"! The hearts of symphonic metal fans will beat faster: Epic metal hymns, cracking rock songs, great choirs, powerful classical music, a top notch production and magic melodies - on top of it all Elina's outstanding voice. The energy of the latest shows and tours (a.o. with Sabaton in North America) were taken directly into the music and studio recordings! The biggest Leaves' Eyes record to date. The London Voices choirs of "Lord of The Rings" and "Stars Wars" are back again, as well as the classical ensemble of Victor Smolski from Belarus and various folk, classical and percussion musicians. Once more Leaves' Eyes take the listener into the world of Norse Mythology and Viking Sagas. The dragon ship sets sail to new horizons! Full speed ahead!
Tracklisting:
1. SIGN OF THE DRAGONHEAD
2. ACROSS THE SEA
3. LIKE A MOUNTAIN
4. JOMSBORG
5. VÖLVA
6. RIDERS ON THE WIND
7. FAIRER THAN THE SUN
8. SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT
9. RULERS OF WIND AND WAVES
10. FIRES IN THE NORTH
11. WAVES OF EUPHORIA

Produced by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio
The cover artwork was done by Stefan Heilemann (Lindemann, Epica. Kamelot)
Street date: January 12th 2018
 
 

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