Tue
23
Feb

VEGA Deliver 'Who We Are' May 13 on Frontiers

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Friday, May 13, 2016
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Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of VEGA's fourth studio album 'Who We Are' on May 13.
 
VEGA is really one of the few bands who successfully manage to mix in their music the heritage of the great Melodic Rock bands of the 80's and 90's with a very contemporary approach to songwriting and production. VEGA is indeed one of the few bands that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and give you that butterflies in your stomach excitement as you listen to the songs on an album for the first time. And with their fourth studio album, 'Who We Are', once again for the Frontiers label, VEGA manage again to create a magic formula with 11 concise and riveting songs that rock from start to finish and will leave you wanting more!
 
'We always try to push the envelope with each record that we do and this one is no different. We have put in all of our different musical influences into every song and what has come out of it is undoubtedly VEGA but a VEGA that is bigger than ever!' says singer Nick Workman.
 
Brothers Tom and James Martin say: 'We're thrilled with how this record came out. We were in a fortunate position where we could fly Harry Hess over from Canada to produce the record. We spent the best part of 3 weeks with Harry at Monnow Valley Studios in Wales perfecting this record. There was laughter, blood, sweat and tears along the way and even a hospital visit, but what a great time we had! And to be recording where the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin Official, Oasis and Black Sabbath have recorded was incredibly inspiring.'
 

'The ballad 'Nothing Lasts Forever' is a stand out for me,' adds keyboard player James Martin. 'It's a huge piano ballad with Queen and The Beatles influences and Harry really went to town on the production of this song.'
 
Tom Martin says: "This is probably our most diverse record and that's what we tried for when choosing the songs. Each song has its own identity and we probably have the heaviest and softest songs we have ever recorded and everything in between. That gives you an idea of how strong the material is on this record."
 
VEGA will embark on a tour upon the new album's release with UK Rock veterans MAGNUM. 'Who We Are' truly sees the band taking their song writing and performance to the next level. Be sure to catch the guys on tour!
 
'Who We Are' tracklisting includes: Explode; We Got It All; Every Little Monster; Nothing Is Forever; White Flag; For Our Sins; Generation Now; Ignite; Savin' Grace; If Not You; Hurts So Bad.
 
VEGA: 
Nick Workman - Vocals
Tom Martin - Guitars
Dan Chantrey - Drums
James Martin - Keyboards
Marcus Thurston ' Guitars
 
TOUR DATES: 
May 11, 2016 The Brook, Southampton (with MAGNUM)
May 12, 2016 The Tramshed, Cardiff (with MAGNUM)
May 13, 2016 Assembly Hall, Islington (with MAGNUM)
May 14, 2016 O2 Academy, Oxford (with MAGNUM)
May 16, 2016 The Waterfront, Norwich (with MAGNUM)
May 17, 2016 Rock City, Nottingham (with MAGNUM)
May 19, 2016 The Institute, Birmingham (with MAGNUM)
May 20, 2016 Picturedrome, Holmfirth (with MAGNUM)
May 21, 2016 O2 Academy 2, Manchester (with MAGNUM)
May 22, 2016 O2 Academy, Newcastle (with MAGNUM)
May 24, 2016 Garage, Aberdeen (with MAGNUM)
May 25, 2016 Garage, Glasgow (with MAGNUM)
May 27, 2016 Limelight, Belfast (with MAGNUM)
May 28, 2016 O2 Academy 2, Islington (only headline show)
May 29, 2016 O2 Academy, Bristol (with MAGNUM)
May 30, 2016 Assembly Rooms, Leamington Spa (with MAGNUM)
Jul 23, 2016 Steelhouse Festival 2016 (with Blues Pills, Fastway, The Darkness, etc.)

 

 
 
Mon
22
Feb

MRR Out Now - STAR CHASE & INTUITIVE

 
In keeping with MelodicRock Records’ commitment to supporting new talent, the label is proud to announce the signing of two awesome debut albums.
 
Melbourne melodic rockers STAR CHASE and Portugal's INTUITIVE.
 
Both albums are out now and ready to ship. Time to check out another preview track from each of the albums:
 
ORDER STAR CHASE 'The New Day' $15 (+$5 shipping)
 
 
 
ORDER INTUITIVE 'Reset' $15 (+$5 shipping)
 
 
 
MRR DOUBLE DEAL - STAR CHASE and INTUITIVE for $30 (and still only pay $5 shipping)
 
 
 

 

ORDER LINK FOR AUSTRALIAN BUYERS: STAR CHASE 'Reset' $15AUD (+$3 shipping)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Star Chase is a new 5 piece melodic rock band featuring a very familiar name on lead vocals/guitars – Jason Old from The Radio Sun (and previously Safire, Square one, Someone Elses Life).

Joining Jason in Star Chase are:
Steve Martret - lead guitars/vocals (Safire); Gilbert Annese - drums (Square One,Someone Elses Life); Aaron Suter - keyboards/vocals (Safire); and Anthony Wong - bass/vocals (Someone Elses Life)
 
After the 15th anniversary of the original Safire EP, Steve and Jase began writing together initially for fun, with no other plan other than to write as many songs as they could. This eventually led to having over 20 songs written in a few months. After putting the band together it was clear there was a chemistry so the next step was to record an album with no real expectation. The resulting, The new day is collection of 11 rocking tunes for fans of “two guitar & keyboard“ rock with huge harmonies.
 
This band has their own unique sound. The New Day is an album that will delight fans of Jason and The Radio Sun, but also fans of classic feel good melodic rock, Australian style AOR and songswith big hooks and even bigger harmonies.

Intuitive is the brainchild of ex-Faithfull guitarist Rui Martins. After the end of Faithfull - a project that reached the charts in Japan with its two albums - guitarist and songwriter Rui Martins continued to compose music while playing live with his cover band Roadies, a band with 21 years in the business.

It’s in the midst of the Roadies family that Martins meets Alexandre “Xano” Fernandes, their former singer and also ex-Winesnake (Whitesnake tribute band). Owner of a deep voice and great stage presence, Alexandre Fernandes is the right choice to handle the vocal duties. For the bass spot, Martins invites his longtime friend and ex-Faithfull band mate, Mário Barbosa.
João Colaço (ex-Rage of Angels), one of the most sought-off session drummers in Portugal, completes the quartet.

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Mon
22
Feb

One on One with Mitch Lafon - JEFF PILSON

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014
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Podcasts & Radio
 
 
FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON joins Mitch on episode 197 of One On One With Mitch Lafon.
 
In the episode's only interview, bassist Jeff Pilson discusses Foreigner's latest release In Concert: Unplugged (available only on Amazon for the benefit of Juvenile Diabetes), working on the Last In Line album (featuring Jimmy Bain, Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice), working on the Mortal Kombat movie, his friendship with Steven Adler and his potential return to Guns N' Roses and the upcoming classic era DOKKEN reunion.

Quotes from the Jeff Pilson interview:

New album: "It may be acoustic, but it still rocks."

Dokken Reunion: "We've all come to a place where we are very appreciative of the legacy Dokken has. When we finally do something, we are going to try and do it right, but we are going to try and do something. Hopefully, I'll have something to report sometime soon."

Steven Adler & Guns N' Roses: "I'm a huge GUNS N' ROSES fan. I happen to think Matt Sorum is an amazing drummer, but chemistry is something you cannot argue with."

"There is something about the chemistry of Steven with those guys that made a sound that I think is the sound that we all know as that classic amazing Guns N' Roses sound. As great as the band could be in later days, I just never think it had that same desperate energy again. So, do I think he should get the call? Of course, I do. I honestly believe that those guys know that. They feel that deep down."

"I think he's ready and I hope to God he gets the phone call because if he does the world is going to get lit on fire again."

Last In Line: "I'm so insanely proud of that rock. It really feels like a little piece of history and I couldn't be more hounored (than) to be a part of it."

Will you tour with Last in Line: "I would step in in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, Foreigner already has dates."

For more about FOREIGNER visit:
Online: http://www.foreigneronline.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Foreigner
TWITTER: @ForeignerMusic
Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FWebTeam
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IRouO5mvvfcyxtPDKMYFN

Follow Mitch Lafon on Twitter: @mitchlafon
One on One With Mitch Lafon's Official Twitter is: @1On1WithMitch
And Official Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/OneOnOneMitchLafon
 
Mon
22
Feb

BIG COUNTRY Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour

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Metropolis Touring & Troubadour Music
Presents
 
"Big Country are still undeniably Big Country' ' Musicomh
 
"the crowd went apeshit' - Live and Die in Music
 
''still playing with the energy they did in the eighties''- Nottingham Post
 

'Classic' is the only way to describe the energy infused, foot tapping vibes of 80's juggernauts BIG COUNTRY. Having never toured Australia and New Zealand despite a cancelled tour attempt in 1986, all that is about to change in 2016 when the undeniable hip-shakers of Scottish alternative rock bring their Greatest hits tour to this side of the world for the very first time. Performing all their trademark hits - In a Big Country, Chance, Wonderland, Look Away along with more fan favourites set to ignite your aural senses and send your hands fist pumping into a frenzy, BIG COUNTRY is set to bring the exciting power they are renowned for every night to a stage near you. 
 
Having been described by Mick Jagger as 'one of the best opening bands we ever had,' the band continues to wow audiences around the world night in, night out with their iconically unique sound, which escalated them to the peak of greatness in the 80's. Where other artists may have fallen to the wayside, the band's musical credibility still stacks up and remains as fresh as it did decades ago, largely due to their critically acclaimed live performances. With a current lineup consisting of Bruce Watson (guitar, mandolin, sitar, vocals), Jamie Watson (guitars), Simon Houghthe (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Mark Brzezicki (drums) who also appeared on The Cult's iconic 'Love' album, Australian and New Zealand audiences are in for an absolute live spectacle of nostalgic fan favourites that will get the whole room jumping.
 
Check out: In A Big CountryLook Away (Live) + Fields Of Fire (Live)Look AwayChance + Wonderland

 
With Allmusic claiming, 'it's hard not to be riveted by the interlocking bass-and-guitar sound,' that the band delivers; when Big Country step out in front of a packed audience the excitement around the room needs to be seen to be believed. With "fans of a certain age possibly bouncing along a little more furiously than is good for them.' - Get Ready to Rock, it's inevitable that the slick playing, pumping rhythms and soaring melody lines searing out of the bands instruments will leave you 'drenched in sweat due to plenty of mad pogo action.' ' Louder Than War. Displaying the same energy and determination to win the crowd over as they did back in the day, the trailblazers of lush vibes are doing what they have always done ' give it their all, get the room slipping and sliding around the floor dancefloor and provide a feel-good live show that will be talked about for years to come.
 
It's been a long wait for Australian and New Zealand fans to witness the classic act that is BIG COUNTRY, but now fans finally have the opportunity to participate in a Greatest Hits spectacle. Remarkable, spectacular, phenomenal and mind-blowingly astounding ' you won't want to miss out on this one!
 
BIG COUNTRY Australian & New Zealand Tour Dates
 
Saturday 11TH June - AUCKLAND - The Kings Arms
Tuesday 14TH June - BRISBANE - The Triffid
Wednesday 15TH June - MELBOURNE - The Corner Hotel
Thursday 16TH June - ADELAIDE - The Gov
Friday 17TH June - SYDNEY - The Factory Theatre
Saturday 18TH June - PERTH - The Rosemount Hotel
 
Presale - Tuesday 23rd 9am - Thursday 5pm

GA on Sale - Friday 26th Feb 9am via:
http://www.metropolistouring.com/bigcountry
 
VIP Meet & Greet Packages available for all Shows
 
 
Fri
19
Feb

Introducing GATHERING OF KINGS Feat. Robban Back

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ROBBAN BÄCK (MUSTASCH, SABATON, ECLIPSE, W.E.T, AMMUNITION) TO JOIN THE NEW AOR/MELODIC ROCK PROJECT, GATHERING OF KINGS

Remember Phenomena? Well, here's something for you..

We are proud to finally let you know that a new Swedish AOR/Melodic Rock Phenomena-type-project called GATHERING OF KINGS is born!

And we know that you are very curious about the Kings. So... It is with great pleasure that we can announce our first king, please welcome, Mr. Robban Bäck!

Robban Bäck is the great drummer of the Swedish band Mustasch. Despite his young age he's had quite a long carreer including work with bands such as Sabaton, Eclipse, W.E.T and Ammunition.

Thank you for joining the GATHERING OF KINGS family, Robban Bäck.

More news and info about members, coming soon!! Until that... don't forget to spread the word.

Make sure 2 follow our official Instagram @gathering_of_kings https://www.instagram.com/gathering_of_kings/ and our official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gatheringofkingssweden
 
 
Fri
19
Feb

Cleopatra Records Shamelessly Hack Together JANI LANE Compilation

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Buyer beware - all tracks previously released
 
Celebrate The Life Of Former WARRANT Singer JANI LANE With This Collection Of Superb Solo Performances!
 
Los Angeles, CA - In 2011, the rock world lost an incredibly gifted singer and songwriter, a man whose voice reverberated around the world on such blockbuster hits as “Cherry Pie,” “Down Boys,” “Sometimes She Cries,” “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and the unforgettable ballad “Heaven.” Jani Lane joined Warrant in 1985, and together the band lit up the L.A. club circuit, becoming an international sensation with multi-platinum albums and an adoring fanbase. Always a music lover at heart, after Lane left Warrant in 2004, he continued to write and record, often paying homage to some of his musical heroes by participating in tribute projects to Cheap Trick, Judas Priest and others. Now a new CD compilation collects some of these superb solo performances in one convenient package and for the first time ever on vinyl! Catch A Falling Star, which includes Lane’s takes on UFO’s “Doctor, Doctor,” Def Leppard’s “Photograph,” and Bon Jovi’s epic “Lay Your Hands On Me, will be released February 26 on Deadline Music.
 
In addition to guest appearances by two of Lane’s bandmates, guitarist Erik Turner & bassist Jerry Dixon, Catch A Falling Star includes liner notes by former Warrant drummer Bobby Borg who shares his personal recollections of Lane. There is “no better tribute to Lane than a collection of covers,” Borg writes, “Those who saw Warrant perform live know that Lane loved to mix cover songs into the show songs by The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Joe Walsh, Queen, and other artists throughout our live sets. (I loved that about the band.).” Speaking of Lane’s distinctive vocal style, Borg writes “Lane was able to convey the subject matter of a song emotionally whether soft and heartfelt or loud and aggressive while always maintaining a certain charm as if he were grinning warmly.” This collection is the perfect way to remember both the man and immense musical gifts, and is sure to leave a warm grin on the face of his fans everywhere.
 
Track List:
1. I Want You To Want Me feat. Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper / Slash’s Snakepit)
2. Panama
3. Photograph
4. The Ocean
5. Doctor, Doctor
6. Electric Eye
7. Free For All feat. Jake E. Lee
8. No Surprise feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)
9. Lay Your Hands On Me feat. Erik Turner & Jerry Dixon (Warrant)
 
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Fri
19
Feb

THE DEFIANTS Debut Stands Tall on April 15

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Friday, April 15, 2016
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Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of THE DEFIANTS self-titled debut album on April 15, 2016.
 
The Defiants is a new band put together by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello. Three fabulous musicians, all with ties to the great hard rock band Danger Danger.
 
Best known for being Danger Danger's frontman for a 12 year stint from 1992-2004, which included 4 studio albums, Paul Laine is now coming back to work with his former bandmates Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello, who are the other two pillars of THE DEFIANTS.
 
The guys got back together under suggestion of Frontiers' President, Serafino Perugino, who really wanted to offer the fans a chance to hear some new music from these guys. The resulting album is an extremely exciting affair which is going to please not only D2 fans, but also all the ones who are into the classic sound from the glory days of rock in the '80s and '90s.
 
Paul Laine says 'From the moment Bruno and I started writing together,we knew we had something special. It's been my experience that when the writing process is effortless, you've trapped lightning in a bottle'within the first 2 1/2 months, we had close to 40 ideas up on the board. I think it surprised both of us how intuitive we were of each others ideas. I'm very proud of this record, and it feels good to let loose on an album of complete stadium rockers. Rob Marcello, I consider to be one of the biggest talents in the world of modern guitar players. I love how much he shines on this record, and from track to track, I couldn't wait to hear what he had to say musically. On a personal note, it feels good to hit another musical and writing milestone with this album. It was very hard to choose the material for this record,and its exciting to know that there are still bullets left in the chamber that nobody has heard yet...'
 
Bruno Ravel adds 'I'm so stoked for you all to hear this record! It was so much fun to create, and that feeling will be very evident once you give it a listen. Paul and Rob poured every bit of themselves into these tracks, and their performances were just ridiculous! Add that to the aggressive killer drum pounding that only my good buddy, Van Romaine could deliver, and you have what equals a bonafide rock 'n' roll roller coaster! Strap yourselves in folks! And get ready for the ride!'
 
THE DEFIANTS is a glorious return to the 'in your face' melodic hard rock that won millions of fans back in the '80s and '90s and is currently enjoying a well deserved revival in the 21st century.
 
THE DEFIANTS are set to appear live at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (Milano), Italy on April 24, 2016, where the band will perform classic tracks from Paul Laine's solo career, some Danger Danger hits (of course) and songs off The Defiants debut!
 
THE DEFIANTS tracklisting:
 
Intro (For A Few Dollars More - Carillon's Theme)
Love And Bullets
When The Lights Go Down
Waiting On A Heartbreak
Runaway
Lil' Miss Rock'n'roll
Last Kiss
Save Me Tonight
Take Me Back
We All Fall
That's When I'll Stop Loving You
Underneath The Stars
 
THE DEFIANTS:
 
Paul Laine - vocals
Bruno Ravel - bass guitar, guitars, keyboards
Rob Marcello - lead guitars
With
Van Romaine - drums
 
 

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