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Thu
05
Nov

DEEN CASTRONOVO Talks Journey Firing; No Official Comment From Band

Artist: 
Deen Castronovo
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO has appeared in front of the camera for the first time since been fired from JOURNEY and undergoing another stint in rehab. 
 
In two interviews, Deen talks about his domestic violence arrest, drug issues and the road to recovery.
 
Statesman Journal intevriew is below, with firther available at: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2015/11/03/deen-castronovo-jo...
 
I personally approached both Neal Schon and Journey management for any comment, but there will be no official comment. I was told that the guys do love Deen and "there will be a time to announce his replacement, but that is not now".
 
 
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Thu
05
Nov

Prog Icon BILLY SHERWOOD Releases 'Divided by One' and Career Retrospective 'Collection' OUT NOW!

Artist: 
Billy Sherwood
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
London, UK - Prog icon BILLY SHERWOOD, best known for his work with YES and CIRCA:, has now released his studio album DIVIDED BY ONE and a compilation called COLLECTION both OUT NOW!

These two CDs are available through all mainstream retailers and digital platforms (Amazon and iTunes etc) or alternatively there is a special offer including a signed postcard ONLY available directly from www.billysherwoodcollection.com

Says Billy, “I'm very excited to finally have 'Divided By One', my 7th solo release come out on CD. I'm proud of the record and look forward to getting it out there, I had many requests to release it on CD as it was only for download till now.”

BILLY SHERWOOD is the current bass player in the band YES is touring with the band throughout 2015. Billy Sherwood was a key part of the line-ups which created the YES albums OPEN YOUR EYES and THE LADDER. He recently mixed the band's HEAVEN AND EARTH album and 2 subsequent DVDs.

DIVIDED BY ONE is Sherwood's seventh solo album and this edition through Cherry Red is its first release on CD. This CD release will be eagerly greeted by YES fans especially in light on Sherwood's recent return to the band in mid-2015.

Tracks include:
1. On Impact
2. The Scene Comes Alive
3. No Stone Unturned
4. Between Us
5. Divided By One
6. Sequence Of Events
7. Sphere Of Influence
8. Here For You
9. Constellation Codex
10. End Of An Era

COLLECTION is the ideal introduction to Billy Sherwood's solo career and includes TWO EXCLUSIVE TRACKS. This edition through Cherry Red is its first release on CD.

Says Billy, “I'm happy to announce the release of 'Collection', it's made up of tracks from each of my previous solo records. In addition to that there are 2 bonus tracks, one is a new yet unreleased solo track and the other is a cover I did of Sting's song 'I Hung My Head'”

Tracks include:
1. Drone Decipher
2. Seeing Through The Walls
3. Call
4. On Impact
5. Dying Breed
6. The Recurring Dream
7. What Was The Question?
8. I Hung My Head*
9. Dark To Light*
(* Previously unreleased)

DIVIDED BY ONE:
Amazon CD: http://geni.us/d8S
Amazon Digital: http://geni.us/40Zu
iTunes: http://geni.us/3gTi

COLLECTION:
Amazon CD: http://geni.us/sBx
Amazon Digital: http://geni.us/45b
iTunes: http://geni.us/Czr

For more information: www.billysherwoodcollection.com
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Wed
04
Nov

Intromental Worldwide signs CHAOS DIVINE from Australia

Artist: 
Chaos Divine
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed

Perth's CHAOS DIVINE are without peer in Australian heavy music.

Leading audiences and listeners through a journey of uncompromising arrangements, crushing heavy riffs and soaring melodies, the band has well and truly immersed themselves in a realm of sound and style matched by few and admired by many.

With a suite of industry accolades, national and international tours and a recent appearance at the 2014 Soundwave Festival under their belt, the fierce five-piece has spent the best part of the past three years carefully crafting their eagerly awaited follow-up to 2011's "The Human Connection" - the group's critically acclaimed second studio album branded by many as a benchmark in modern progressive metal.

Following the success of a $15,000 crowdfunding campaign and the release of Soldiers, the crushing first single from the new album which shot to #1 on the Australian iTunes metal charts, the stage is now set for what will be a turning point in the band's career. "Colliding Skies" is the band's third studio release, out now through Firestarter Music, and their most accomplished work to date.

Mixed and mastered by renowned east-coast producer Forrester Savell (Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus), the new album showcases a new level of craftsmanship in power and melody. With 10 explosive, aggressive, and uncompromising tracks, it's sure to deliver a step-change to an already proven formula that will reignite Australia's heavy music scene.

Having recently signed with international management and booking company Intromental, CHAOS DIVINE is now looking forward to be performing their amazing music across stages worldwide.

Video to the track 'Soldiers', taken from the album: 'Colliding Skies': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2ncqcCOioA

Line-Up:
Davis Anderton: Vocals
Ryan Felton: Guitars
Simon Mitchell: Guitars
Ben Mazzarol: Drums
Michael Kruit: Bass

Discography:
2008: Avalon
2011: The Human Connection
2015: Colliding Skies

www.intromental.com
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Wed
04
Nov

SANTANA Spiritualizes RockNRoll On 1970 'Abraxas' Album

Artist: 
Santana
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Michael Shrieve Share Story

Dallas, TX - Nov 3, 2015. North American syndicated Rock radio show and website InTheStudio with Redbeard: The Stories Behind Historys Greatest Rock Bands  celebrates one of the boldest, most successful, enduring and influential American albums, 1970s Abraxas by Santana.

The original Santana was one of the last bands to emerge from the late Sixties San Francisco music scene, introduced by a lights-out performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival documented on film for the world to see. Until then no Artist had successfully infused the sounds of Blues, Salsa and Jazz into Rock, but Santanas second album Abraxas would embody all of it, spending six consecutive weeks atop the US album charts, selling millions and being lauded as Album of the Year by several publications.

Band leader Carlos Santanas distinctive guitar sound became instantly recognizable to fans and iconic in modern music to this day. His passion for music, his belief in its power and its magic, transcends both cultural differences and musical categories.  But for Carlos Santana, making music has never been about chart position or record sales. For Carlos, music is almost a spiritual quest, an expression of feelings too profound and intense for words. Playing music, says Carlos, is like having a ministry.

Carlos Santana elaborates on that thought with InTheStudio host Redbeard.

I think about planting certain sounds, certain cries, not whining, but certain cries, certain things in their hearts (concert goers). When you leave them... they say, Man you guys left me pregnant with the sound. Even when you unplugged the amplifiers and the trucks roll away, its still in me.    - Carlos Santana

Santana Abraxas @ 45 / InTheStudio interview program is available now to STREAM at: http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/santana-abraxas/
Direct Link to InTheStudio broadcast affiliate radio station list: http://www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations/ www.inthestudio.net/radio-stations

Direct Link to Santana: http://www.santana.com
Direct Link to Gregg Rolie: http://www.greggrolie.com
Direct Link to Michael Shrieve: http://www.michaelshrieve.com
Direct Link to InTheStudio: http://www.inthestudio.net
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Wed
04
Nov

DEVIL YOU KNOW - Eye of The Tiger (Official Audio)

 
Listen at your own risk! DEVIL YOU KNOW covers "Eye of The Tiger," available as a bonus track on the band's second studio album, They Bleed Red, out November 6, 2015 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Order at http://nblast.de/DYKTheyBleedRedNB.
Subscribe to Nuclear Blast: http://bit.ly/subs-nb-yt / Subscribe to Devil You Know: http://bit.ly/subs-dyk-yt
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Wed
04
Nov

SWEDEN ROCK FEST 2016 First Bands Announced

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Wed
04
Nov

FRONTIERS ROCK FEST 3 Dates Announced

Release Year: 
2015
 
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the THIRD EDITION of the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL a two-days event which will take place again at the Live Club in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milan), Italy on April 23 and 24, 2016.
 
Following the huge success of the first two editions, we're happy to confirm that the Festival will have another follow-up!
 
We will announce the bill in the next few days and as usual we worked hard to gather on the Trezzo stage the very best of the international Hard Rock scene!
 
All international acts, 14 bands coming from all over the world that will make many Melodic Rock / Hard Rock fans' wet dreams come true...
 
So, stay tuned - Tickets are on sale NOW if you wish to renew your trust in the event.
 
Prices are 59.00 EURO for the single day and 99.00 EURO for the whole 2-days event!

You can order them here: http://www.mailticket.it/spettacolo/4820?lang=en
or via the TicketOne circuit: http://www.ticketone.it/tickets.html?affiliate=ITT&doc=artistPages%2Ftickets&fun=artist&action=tickets&erid=1526610&includeOnlybookable=false&x10=1&x11=frontiers%20rock%20festival

Only 100 VIP Tickets are available - All info on preorder and sales on www.frontiersrockfestival.com
Weblinks: www.frontiersrockfestival.com  // www.facebook.com/frontiersrockfestival // www.liveclub.it  // www.facebook.com/LIVEMUSICCLUB  // www.frontiers.it

 
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Tue
03
Nov

SEVENTRAIN Announce New Lead Singer

Artist: 
Seventrain
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed

Hailing from San Diego, California, the hard rock/metal act SEVENTRAIN featuring guitarist Eric Horton (CAGE), guitarist Jef Poremba (6ONE9, KOFI BAKER), bassist Dino Andino (TOURNIQUET) and drummer Joel Maitoza (24-7 SPYZ, SHOCKHEAD) have officially announced their new vocalist as Eric Koonze (SICARUS).

Seventrain amicably parted ways with their former singer, Jon Campos in August of 2015 who wanted to focus more on his acoustic solo career as the band wanted to pursue a more heavier direction for the next album, yet still maintain their bluesy metal groove from the first album.

Drummer Joel Maitoza states: We would like to take this opportunity to officially announce and welcome Eric Koonze to the band as the new frontman for Seventrain. With Eric's exceptional vocal abilities and positive attitude, we now feel like the possibilities are endless. The new songs will reflect that and we couldn't be happier. We would like to thank all of the amazing vocalists who took time out of their busy lives to learn our songs and came down to our studio to audition. Over the past 10 weeks, we have had nearly 50 applicants and narrowed it down to 12 live auditions. Seventrain also wants to apologize to our fans for having to cancel our dates with Lynch Mob and Prong in order to take the time needed for the audition process. We plan to get back into the studio as soon as possible to continue work on the new album and are already scheduling shows for early 2016. Onward and upward'we'll see you soon!

Seventrain will make their live performance debut with their new vocalist on February 5th, 2016 at Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, California opening for Operation: Mindcrime featuring Geoff Tate.

Interested in hearing what the new singer for Seventrain sounds like? Here is a video of Eric Koonze with his previous band SICARUS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjbuLFooHgU

SEVENTRAIN's self-titled debut album was released on February 14th, 2014 in the US, Europe and Japan on the bands own label imprint (So. Cal Records) distributed by Alliance Entertainment which is available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby. The album charted on the CMJ Loud Rock Top 40 at #36 it's first week to radio on February 25th, 2014 and received favorable reviews by critics worldwide in print and online media. Since the albums release, Seventrain has been direct support on select dates with Pat Travers, Michael Schenker, Skid Row, Black Star Riders, Saving Abel, Red Dragon Cartel, Saliva and Puddle of Mudd. The debut video for their single ‘Bittersweet Seduction' was released on May 15th, 2014 and their second video for the bands single 'Broken' was released on December 24th, 2014. Seventrain was also nominated for Best Hard Rock Album of the Year at the 2014 San Diego Music Awards. The band is currently in pre-production for their follow up album to be released in the spring of 2016.

Official Seventrain Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/seventrainband
 
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Tue
03
Nov

RAGDOLL 'Rewound' Now Available in Europe via Lion's Pride

Artist: 
Ragdoll
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Lions Pride Music is excited to announce the release of Ragdoll’s album, Rewound, for Europe.
 
The 3 piece Aussie hard rock band hails from Perth and have been an active establishment of the scene there for the past many years. The band have also on several occasions been playing at Rocklahoma in the States.
 
The band is currently looking into touring Europe for next year. The album contains 2 music videos for the songs, Tell Me & All I Want, only on the European version. The bands sound is best described as straight forward hard rock, with a power packed punch delivered to the eardrums.
 
The Album can be purchased for 13 USD trough paypal by sending it to info@lionspridemusic.com
 
 
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