War Of Kings Special Edition Out November 27, 2015
Includes bonus disc of Europe’s Live Performance at Wacken Open Air Festival 2015
EUROPE’s place as a legendary hard rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career. Having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the ‘80s
2015’s War of Kings has seen them take full advantage of the global groundwork EUROPE have keenly re-established over the last few years.
Recently, it was decided that EUROPE’s momentous live appearance at Wacken 2015 should not only be filmed and recorded, but released as a DVD & BluRay! EUROPE’s War of Kings Special Editionwill include the original War of Kings CD plus said Wacken 2015 DVD & BluRay, and willhit stores on November 27 via Hell & Back Recordings / UDR Music and Warner Music Australia
The set will come in three formats (2-disc Ecolbook CD+DVD, 2-disc Ecolbook BluRay+CD, Limited Edition Deluxe Package with War of Kings CD + DVD + BluRay and Photobook),
and an audio-only edition of the Wacken 2015 performance will also be available via digital format.
“Very proud to have the War of Kings Special Edition coming out with our Wacken performance as bonus disc and of course our new video for the live version of 'Nothin' to Ya'. Joey Tempest:
CD Track Listings:
1. WAR OF KINGS
2. HOLE IN MY POCKET
3. THE SECOND DAY
4. PRAISE YOU
5. NOTHIN’ TO YA
6. CALIFORNIA 405
7. DAYS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
8. CHILDREN OF THE MIND
9. RAINBOW BRIDGE
10. ANGELS (WITH BROKEN HEARTS)
11. LIGHT IT UP
12. VASASTAN (Instrumental)
DVD & BluRay Track Listings:
1. WAR OF KINGS
2. HOLE IN MY POCKET
3. SUPERSTITIOUS
4. SCREAM OF ANGER
5. LAST LOOK AT EDEN
6. SECOND DAY
7. FIREBOX
8. SIGN OF THE TIMES
9. PRAISE YOU
10. THE BEAST
11. READY OR NOT
12. GIRL FROM LEBANON
13. NOTHIN’ TO YA
14. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROCK
15. ROCK THE NIGHT
16. DAYS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
17. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
New York, NY (November 6, 2015)' Guitar legends Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and John 5, along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and keyboard phenomenon Derek Sherinian are joining forces to play a benefit concert for guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.
The Benefit for Tony MacAlpine will take place at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on December 12, 2015, at 7:00pm, featuring performances from John 5 & The Creatures, Zakk Wylde with Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian; Steve Vai and band, and culminating in an all-star jam with house band Portnoy, Sheehan, Sherinian, and featuring special guests. Eddie Trunk will serve as master of ceremonies for the night.
In addition to this extraordinary musical event, Steve Vai,John 5, Paul Gilbert, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Steve Stevens, and Joe Satriani have all graciously donated personal guitars to be auctioned during the event. In addition, Rudy Sarzo has offered private lessons as an auction item, and Simon Phillips has donated a signature snare. Tony's gear manufacturers Ibanez, Hughes & Kettner, EMG, Ernie Ball, Source Audio and Voodoo Lab have also generously donated equipment to be raffled.
Tony's cancer diagnosis comes on the heels of his wife's diagnosis with breast cancer in June, making the situation even more trying for Tony and his family.
'Tony is a dear friend, an absolutely sweet human being and one of the most talented musicians I've ever worked with,' says Mike Portnoy, 'We are coming together to help raise money and awareness to help him fight his battle and come out on top!' Adds Steve Vai, 'It's a great privilege to take to the stage with my friends Zakk, John, Mike and Billy in support of our dear friend Tony. Tony has always been blessed with an exceptional talent and more so, he's an exceptionally cool guy. It's a great cause and will be a magical evening of guitar extravaganza.'
'Tony has been such an inspiration to me,' says John 5 'He is an incredible musician and an unbelievable talent. Please let's all come together and beat this!'
"Tony is our brother. We look forward to making a historical night, and raising a lot of money to help our friend in need.' said Derek Sherinian.
Tony MacAlpine is widely known as a guitar virtuoso who is just as skilled on the keys. Edge of Insanity, his classic debut album, was recently ranked by Guitar World magazine as one of the Top Ten Shred Guitar Albums of all time. Aside from his solo work, Tony has also been part of several rock supergroups including Planet X with Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati; PSMS (Portnoy/Sheehan/MacAlpine/Sherinian); as well as the Grammy nominated CAB with bassist Bunny Brunel and drummer Dennis Chambers. MacAlpine also spent seven years playing guitar and keys in Steve Vai's touring band The Breed.
Tony's most recent album Concrete Gardens was released in May. Tony toured the US in June to promote the album, but was forced to cancel tours of Asia, Australia and Europe when his health deteriorated.
Tickets are on sale Saturday November 7 at 10am PT through LiveNation.com, with all proceeds going to help Tony and his family. A GoFundMe campaign will be set up for fans who can't make the show, but still want to contribute.
Doors will be at 7 pm with the show set to begin at 8 pm. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com
Producer Tom Werman joins Mitch in episode 166 of One On One With Mitch Lafon. Tom discusses how he became a producer, offers his thoughts about ghost musicians, Nikki Sixx, Dee Snider and Rick Nielsen. He also looks back on classic albums by Stryper, Mötley Crüe, Glass Tiger, Cheap Trick, Love/Hate, Twisted Sister and more.
Quotes from the interview:
Stryper: "They were not equipped to compete in that hard rock arena because they had a mission. I loved the guys. We had a great time. They're wonderful people; really good people all of them. I don't want to take anything away from them, but I do think that they had to work a little harder because it wasn't just 'let's rock'."
Dee Snider: "I have never come across anyone who approaches the hypocrisy of Dee Snider. He was Mr. X until we finished the album than he was Mr Y."
Mötley Crüe: "Vince and Nikki (in the beginning) were not that accomplished at their craft. Tommy and Mick - I thought were amazing."
Dokken: "George Lynch was pure genius. He's probably the best lead guitarist I've ever worked with."
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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce you the first four confirmed bands that will play the third edition of FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL to be held at the Live Club in Trezzo SullAdda Milano, Italy on April 23 and 24, 2016.
--From U.S.A. : TRIXTER. This will be the band's FIRST EUROPEAN SHOW EVER in their 25+ years career! Get ready for the party!
--From Sweden: TREAT. An anticipated comeback after last year's last minute cancellation. A great chance to be exposed to the songs of the new album!
--From U.K. : INGLORIOUS. Defined as "the future of British rock" and "a young Deep Purple" by Classic Rock and with the first album song A-Listed Planet Rock these guys will ROCK the Festival!
--From Finland: SHIRAZ LANE. Young, wild and pretty, ready to tear the house down, with their awesome mix of Skid Row, Guns N Roses and The Darkness sound!
TREAT and SHIRAZ LANE will playing on the first day of the Festival (on April 23rd, 2016), while TRIXTER and INGLORIOUS will be performing on April 24th, 2016.
