Thu
17
Sep

DEF LEPPARD - Let's Go (Single Review)

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Def Leppard have finally broken their usual multi-year silence with a highly anticipated brand new single Pour Some Sugar On Me ‘Let’s Go’.
 
In a nutshell, the slow-to-mid paced melodic rocker is cut straight from the Def Leppard classic hits songbook. Yes, it’s a little too close to that hit single that helped break the band wide open, but its only themselves they are ripping off, so no harm done!
 
The best aspect of the song is the attention to detail the production has. The band has ensured that all their classic elements are present – big guitars, layered harmonies and a hard hitting drum sound that’s straight off ‘Hysteria’.
 
The band has constantly been criticised by some as failing to meet the commercial style of ‘Pyromania’ and ‘Hysteria’, but this time they unashamedly clone one of their biggest hits for a 2015 anthem that should take fans back to when they were 18 again.
 
‘Promises’ is still my favourite post-80s single, and while this doesn’t quite reach the anthemic heights of that brilliant number, I do rate it very favourably. The only thing I’m left wishing for was a pick up in the pace (something that can be corrected by upping the tempo rate using YouTube’s tool).
 
As far as over-enthusiastic and passionate die-hard Def Leppard fans go, they are right up there with those that follow Bon Jovi or Journey with the same dedication. Sometimes it can get interesting…
So it’s no surprise to see comments running the whole range of emotions - from the best song in the history of history; to the worst single since Elvis decided to try his hand at doom metal.
 
I think you’ll find the majority of long time Leppard fans leaning into the positive and the more casual listener making up the vocal minority on the negative.
 
Me – I’ve always been a big fan of the band and this gives me cause to feel optimistic about the upcoming album.
 
PS. Joe Elliott sounds great.
 
 
Thu
17
Sep

DEF LEPPARD - Everything You Need To Know About New Album

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Friday, October 30, 2015
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It’s DEF LEPPARD overload as all the information regarding the band’s new album hits the street.
 
Here’s a summary of where things stand right now:
 
The new album “Def Leppard” is released worldwide October 30. The single ‘Let’s Go’ is available via digital outlets now.
 
The UK can order the album via a Classic Rock Magazine Fan Pack exclusive, which will include the full album on CD, featuring an exclusive bonus track; plus a feature 115 page magazine dedicated to the band.
 
The UK regular edition of the CD will hit shelves November 27.
 
Japanese fans will get the CD plus exclusive bonus track (The Last Dance – Demo) October 30.
 
Fans in North America can purchase the album direct via Pledge Music (with bonus extras).
 
Australian fans will have the album released locally by Sony Music Australia.
 
Digital will be available worldwide on October 30.
 
 
More information:
 
 
Classic Rock Presents: Def Leppard Fanpack
CD Collector's Pack £15.99
Release Date: 30/10/2015
 
Sheffield's finest sons are back with a brand new studio album – their first since 2008 – and an eagerly anticipated, hot-selling arena tour of Britain in December.
 
The Def Leppard Fanpack will include:
 
- Brand new studio album – titled simply Def Leppard – with bonus tracks exclusive to the Fanpack
- 116-page magazine featuring all-new interviews with all five band members, all-new photos and a track-by-track guide to the album
- Collectable art cards
- Def Leppard metal keyring
 
Pre-orders made before 12pm (GMT) on Thursday 1st October will receive an exclusive window sticker featuring the Def Leppard album artwork, PLUS the chance to win one of three pairs of VIP tickets aboard the 4-night Def Leppard Cruise from Miami, Florida (pre-sale gifts and offers are only open to residents of US and UK).***
 
Free shipping to all UK customers, please note any customers purchasing this item from outside the UK will be subject to a shipping charge.
 
The brand new studio album contains the following tracks:
 
1. Let's Go
2. Dangerous
3. Man Enough
4. We Belong
5. Invincible
6. Sea Of Love
7. Energized
8. All Time High
9. Battle Of My Own
10. Broke 'N' Brokenhearted
11. Forever Young
12. Last Dance
13. Wings Of An Angel
14. Blind Faith
 
15. Exclusive bonus track (Classic Rock Fanpack & Japan)
 
 
 
Def Leppard has announced this week that their long-awaited new studio album will be released on October 30, 2015. The debut single from the album is entitled “Let’s Go," a thunderous arena rock track, which premiered via Rolling Stone. Recorded earlier this year at front man Joe Elliott’s studio in Dublin, Ireland, the album will feature 14 tracks in total. This self-titled album release will mark their first new collection of material in seven years and Def Leppard’s 11th official studio release.
 
Said Joe Elliott, “This is our first new album in seven years and it came together very organically. We didn’t sit down to create an album but started writing together and suddenly had 14 songs. Although we recorded it over a period of a year while we were out touring, it really came together in 9 or 10 weeks. It all had a very organic flow to it and we are excited for our fans to now hear it."
 
Stay tuned to PledgeMusic for exclusive access to special items and messages.
 
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Thu
17
Sep

NAKED Reveal Their 'End Game' In November

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Friday, November 20, 2015
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Naked - End Game
 
Release Date: 20 November 2015
 
Track List: 1 .Silverthorn 2. Aim For The Heart 3.Blood Of My Blood 4.Leaving You Tonight 5.Born To Live For Love 6.Victoria Avenue 7.End Of Eternity 8. Setting Sails 9.Still In Love 10.The Great War 11.Love Ain’t No Game 12.Destination Unknown
 
The band is:
Peter Sundvall - Lead and Backing vocals
Mats Stattin - Rhythm Guitar
Tony Borg - Lead Guitar, Keyboard Arrangements (Alien)
Paul Logue - Bass   (Eden’s Curse)
Shuji Matsumoto - Fretless Bass on “End Of Eternity”  
Mikael Wikman - Drums
Pete Newdeck - Backing vocals and Piano on “End Of Eternity”
Jennie Jahns - guest vocals on Duet “end of eternity”
 
Produced by Tony Borg
Co-produced by Mats Stattin & Peter Sundvall
Mixing Engineer - Pete Newdeck, UK
Mastered by Mike Lind at Masterplant Sweden
 
Naked was founded in early 2000 by Mats Stattin, and along with Peter he has been influenced by Rock bands of the 1980’s, in particular, Kiss,  Along with Mats and Peter the line-up is completed by Tony Borg (Alien), Mikael Wikman Drums, and a well-respected Bass player Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse) as a special guest! This quartet have come up with an album chock full of surprises that will appeal to fans of Scandinavian Hard Rock such as Treat, Alien, and Skagarack.
 
Naked do have their own identity and this shines through on the 12 tunes on offer here. Razor sharp riffs, layered keyboards and soaring vocals are the order of the day, all backed with a solid rhythm section, the sort you would expect from musicians of this caliber. A melodic rock dream!
 
It’s really nice to see a new band rise up and inject a fresh slant on the melodic rock music scene; we think that you will warm to Naked in a very positive manner as they certainly have the ability to make their mark. This debut “End Game” is a great start to achieving their goal.
 
 
Thu
17
Sep

GARY SCHUTT 'Under Sedation' For Epic New Album

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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Multi-instrumentalist-composer Gary Schutt (Jeff Scott Soto) will release his 11th solo album on November 11th 2015!

A concept album, a rock opera, call it what you will - this is a movie for your ears!  This IS Gary's "2112", "The Wall", "Operation:Mindcrime" and "Scenes From A Memory"...all written and performed by one guy!  And with some of Gary's talented friends helping out singing and voice acting.

This is a two disc rock opera that has been about 23 years in the making! The song styles on this album are the best of what you've come to know from Schutt's writing, and then some!  Hard rock, melodic rock, progressive metal and orchestral, mixed with sound effects and some dialog to give you a concept album experience like no other!

Album teaser ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKOUlndEzVY

Album info page: http://www.garyschutt.com/15undersedation
 
 
A concept album, a rock opera, call it what you will - this is a movie for your ears!  This IS Gary's "2112", "The Wall", "Operation:Mindcrime" and "Scenes From A Memory"...all written by one guy!  And with some help from some of Gary's talented friends helping out singing and voice acting. This is a two disc rock opera that has been about 23 years in the making! The song styles on this album are the best of what you've come to know from Schutt's writing, and then some!  Hard rock, melodic rock, progressive metal and orchestral, mixed with sound effects and some dialog to give you a concept album experience like no other!
A link to the FREE album libretto is provided in the CD liner notes and the bonus track on the digital download.  
 
ACT ONE:
Sedation Overture
The Interrogation
All I Recall
Feed The Addiction
Away From This Place
Permanent Damage
Heart On The Line
The Edge Of Insanity
ESP
The Dark Side Of Love

ACT TWO:
Entr’acte (Temporary Insanity)
Eye Contact
Apparition
A Trace Of Love
Under Sedation
Inner Bedlam
Night After Nightmare
A Moment In Time
Finale
 
Thu
17
Sep

BLOOD RED SAINTS Debut Album Out December

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2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
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British AOR act BLOOD RED SAINTS to release debut album 'Speedway' -
out on Frontiers in December.
 
Frontiers Music Srl announces the upcoming release of new British AOR band BLOOD RED SAINTS. Their debut album, entitled “Speedway”, will be released on December 4th in Europe and North America.
 
BLOOD RED SAINTS is a new band formed in late 2014 by singer Pete Godfrey and bassist Rob Naylor. Pete made his recording debut on the October 2014 In Faith album, but hungry to be in a 'band' rather than a project, Pete formed BLOOD RED SAINTS with Rob from the band Angels or Kings and quickly got to work writing their debut album.
 
I went in to the In Faith knowing it was a project,” says Pete Godfrey. “We were offered shows but we couldn't find any common ground to move forward. That was the moment where I decided I wanted to be in a 'real band', one that goes out and plays live and has that 'us against the world' mentality. Without doubt, we are going to play live. We have a launch show December the 4th in Bolton, UK then we are playing the JSY/ARFM charity show in Derby at the end of January and also HRH AOR in March - working on more shows right now!”
 
BLOOD RED SAINTS lineup was completed by another former In Faith member, Pete Newdeck (also from Eden’s Curse and currently the vocalist for Tainted Nation) on drums and Lee Revill on guitar (ex-Gary Hughes). “Pete and I quickly became good friends,” says Pete. “It was a simple choice on my part to want him involved. Rob Naylor I knew from the 1990's, but we became friends last year, we just gelled as far as wanting the same things musically, again. Lee Revill was talked about by everyone on the local scene, his reputation was that of a phenomenal guitar player who hadn't made the jump from local bands. He is our secret weapon, unbelievably talented and not precious or egotistical at all, a genuine nice guy also!”
 
The search for a name ended with the chance discovery of a semi legendary Speedway team, “The Blood Red Saints”. BRS were formed in the late 1920s in Brooklyn, New York. Their leader and icon, 'Freddie Rendetti' became synonymous with the team. Freddie was a fiery colorful character who ultimately lived the fast life a little too fast.
 
No history of the BLOOD RED SAINTS can be complete without the inclusion of James Martin of VEGA. James was instrumental in getting the band signed to Frontiers and – together with his twin brother Tom, he also co-wrote two songs on the album. Harry Hess from Harem Scarem took care of the mastering of the album.  
 
The band’s debut album is an impressive slice of classic British AOR, following in the traditions of early Dare, FM and Newman, though according to Pete, “if you were to take elements of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Winger, FM, mix them all together, I think that is pretty much where we are. Our intention was to have great songs and next we want to take them out live and put on a great show!”
 
“Speedway” is a classic in the making and BLOOD RED SAINTS are a band to watch out for!
 
Enjoy the album trailer:
 
 
“Speedway” tracklisting: Kickin' Up Dust; Mercy; Best Of Me; Dangerous; Love Set Me Up Again; Better Days; The Best Thing; Unbreakable; Wrapped Up In These Arms; Cgrnr; Feels A Lot Like Love; Faith.
 
BLOOD RED SAINTS
Pete Godfrey – vocals
Lee Revill - guitars
Rob Naylor – bass guitar
Pete Newdeck - drums
 
 
 
Wed
16
Sep

Rat Pak Records To Release JERRY GASKILL (King’s X) ‘Love & Scars’

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Friday, October 30, 2015
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FEATURING BILLY SHEEHAN, EARL SLICK , PHIL KEAGGY AND MORE!
 
Love and Scars is the long awaited sophomore release from legendary King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill and is by far his best work to date! Featuring Billy Sheehan, Phil Keaggy, Earl Slick, DA Karkos, Andee Blacksugar and a host of other notable musicians, Love and Scars marks the completion of a long musical journey that started almost a decade ago.  Enduring a series of personal tragedies along the way, including two heart attacks, and losing all his possessions in Hurricane Sandy, Jerry remained steadfast and true in his belief that music heals all. “It’s been a long time coming and I’ve had some heavy obstacles to deal with, but the record is finally ready and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished!” says Jerry.

Love and Scars also spotlights Jerry’s vocal and songwriting talents as he passionately pours his heart out into each and every song, putting to music all of his triumphs and tragedies of the last decade. The lyrical content of this album is simply about everyday life the way I see it and I hope that people will be able to relate to it on some kind of personal level”, says Jerry.  It quickly becomes evident within the first few seconds of this album that Jerry is highly influenced by his own band King’s X, as well as some of his earlier influences like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Grand Funk Railroad. “Drummers don’t always get the opportunity to showcase their full songwriting capabilities, but Jerry raises the bar and delivers a very solid offering with Love and Scars”, says Rat Pak Records owner Joe O’Brien.

Jerry Gaskill Love and Scars features Billy Sheehan, Phil Keaggy, Earl Slick, DA Karkos, Andee Blacksugar, John "JD" DeServio, Bob Burger, David Parks, Matt Gray, Matt Farley, John Farley, Topher Nolen, Joey Gaskill and Virus. Official release date for Jerry Gaskill Love and Scars is Friday October 30, 2015. Pre-order now at: http://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/jerrygaskill

TRACK LISTING:
01 FAR AWAY
02 THIS PICTURE
03 NO MORE YESTERDAY
04 HYPOTHETICAL
05 WAKING UP
06 NEVER EVER KNOW
07 SANDY
08 PATTY'S SONG
09 PARADISE
10 SAD
11 GIRL IN THE WAREHOUSE
12 GOODBYE SONG
 
Listen to Jerry Gaskill “Far Away” on soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/rat-pak-records/jerrygaskillfaraway

Produced and mixed by DA Karkos. Mastered by Kurdt Vanderhoof of Metal Church
 
PRE-ORDER YOUR EXCLUSIVE BUNDLES AT: http://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/jerrygaskill
 
 
Wed
16
Sep

Mars Attacks Podcast - KISS

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2015
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Episode 124 of the Mars Attacks Podcast continues its Classic Albums series, this time around we focus on the 1974 self-titled debut by Kiss.  This episode contains interviews from a bunch of different musicians, show hosts, and journalist.  Among those you will hear are Roch from Radioactive Metal, Chris and Aaron from the Decibel Geek Podcast, Mitch Lafon of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Racer X's Jeff Martin, author Martin Popoff, Josh Christian of Toxik, Carl Canedy of The Rods, former Megadeth guitarist Glen Drover, Joe Stump, Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer, Sharlee D'Angelo of Arch Enemy, Ross The Boss of Death Dealer, Gene Hoglan, Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys, Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Doro Pesch and courtesy of Talking Metal, Ace Frehley.
 
Among those that have provided written comments include by David Ellefson of Megadeth, former Guns N Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, John Nymann of Y&T, Will Carroll of Death Angel, Dave Starr of Wildestarr, and many more.
 
You can read more here: http://marsattacksradio.com/2015/09/audio/episode-124-classic-albums-kiss-kiss/
 
MP3: http://media.blubrry.com/marsattacksradio/p/marsattacksradio.com/Interviews/Mars_Attacks_Podcast_124.mp3
 
Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/marsattacksradio/episode-124-classic-albums-kiss-kiss
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Wed
16
Sep

The Right To Rock Podcast - HOUSE OF LORDS

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2015
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Podcasts & Radio

TheRighttoRock.com has issued their latest podcast (episode #199), featuring House of Lords vocalist James Christian. James took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the latest House of Lords release, Indestructible, as well as, the band's upcoming tour planst. Interview lasts approx. 30 min.

Genghis brings up the topic of artists that make use of Kickstarter and YouTube for creating and publishing original content (i.e. albums), specifically artists like Meytal Cohen. Is this the way of the world now for upcoming artists, or just an example of a fluke success based on internet popularity? You decide.

Next, join the lads as they talk with James Christian of House Of Lords, who discusses the band's latest release, Indestructible, subsequent tour plans, and a nearly life-long (he started singing in clubs at 16!) career in the music biz.
 
Tue
15
Sep

ANN WILSON New EP Will Be Released Digitally September 18

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“THE ANN WILSON THING” ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ann Wilson is set to release her first solo EP, The Ann Wilson Thing, on Rounder Records. Featured tracks on the EP include “Fool No More,” which was written by Wilson and described by her as “a heavy blues song about bad love and the fleeting of time” and “For What It’s Worth,” described by Wilson as “a melding of some timeless lyrics with meat, hair and teeth.” The Ann Wilson Thing will be released digitally on September 18 and in stores October 9.
Wilson previously announced her first solo mini tour kicking off September 21 in Solana Beach, CA. Additional dates include The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center on October 6 and a second show at City Winery in New York on October 7. Alison Krauss and Emmylou Harris with be sitting in with Wilson at her Nashville City Winery date on October 15 and Jon Batiste, the band leader of the Colbert show, will join Ann for a song at the New York City Winery show.
In addition, Wilson’s Hartford, CT show at the Kate Hepburn Theater will be filmed by Connecticut PBS as part of their new “Kate Hepburn Series” and will air on PBS in February.
As a songwriter and lyricist, Ann Wilson has created a truly impressive body of work (“Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Straight On”, “Even it Up,” “Mistral Wind,” and many, many more). However, her greatest gift, and first “calling” is singing and with this intimate tour, she prepares to blow away her fans with up, close and personal, raw performances of blues and rock songs. The Ann Wilson Thing won’t replace Heart but it will be a new experience for existing Heart fans, as well as for new fans who will love these songs.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
 
 
 
Oct. 6
The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
Hartford, CT
Oct. 7
City Winery (two shows)
New York, NY
Oct. 9
Rams Head on Stage
Annapolis, MD
Oct. 10
Rams Head on Stage
Annapolis, MD
Oct. 12
The Barns at Wolf Trap
Vienna, VA
Oct. 13
The Barns at Wolf Trap
Vienna, VA
Oct. 15
City Winery
Nashville, TN
Nov. 23
Yoshi’s
Oakland, CA
Nov. 24
Yoshi’s
Oakland, CA (two shows)
 
 
 
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