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Tue
08
Sep

Double Stop Podcast - JOEL HOEKSTRA

Artist: 
Joel Hoekstra
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
This week in the show - Joel Hoekstra is back on to talk about his new CD Dying to Live:

Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Night Ranger) discusses his new project - Joel Hoekstra's 13. He discusses how the new album (Dying to Live) came to be, and the process of recording it. He also provides an update from the last time he was on the show (Episode 34), and discusses the recording the Whitesnake Purple album as well as the Purple tour.

https://soundcloud.com/thedoublestop/ep-74-joel-hoekstra-whitesnake-night-ranger-joel-hoekstras-13

On his audition for Whitesnake 1:38 "The first time I went out to meet with David, they had a pre-production of "Lady Double Dealer" for me to take a stab at playing a solo on. That was basically my audition. Pretty much what you hear on the album is what I wrote on my audition. And I also wrote the harmony solo that follows shortly thereafter."

On his new project Joel Hoekstra's 13 11:54 "It basically just sounds like a rock album. I had this weird dilemma because do I call it a solo album?  I can't really call it a band, because I did all of the writing on it - I wrote all of the words and melodies, and the whole nine yards. So I thought the most appropriate thing would be to give it a project name. So Joel Hoekstra's 13 is the project, and the album is Dying to Live".
 
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Tue
08
Sep

GRAHAM BONNET BAND Welcomes Drummer MARK ZONDER

Artist: 
Graham Bonnet
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed

The Graham Bonnet Band would like to announce MARK ZONDER (ex Fates Warning / Warlord) as their new drummer for all future studio and live work.

We would like to welcome Mark Zonder (ex Fates Warning / Warlord) to the band as our new drummer, as many might have noticed, Mark played on the recent Graham Bonnet Band EP 'My Kingdom Come' (Available now on itunes) and now joins the band full time for all studio and live work.

Mark (who last week made the 'Rolling Stone 100 best drummers of all time' list) says: "Looking forward to working on and recording a great new Graham Bonnet Band album and seeing you all at the shows , we have alot planned for the next 12 months ... Time to make our mark!"

The Graham Bonnet Band will be announcing full UK dates as well as other territories in the coming weeks.

The band line-up is:
Graham Bonnet - Vocals
Conrado Pesinato - Guitars
Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass
Mark Zonder - Drums

Connect with the Graham Bonnet Band on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/grahambonnetmusic
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Tue
08
Sep

One On One With Mitch Lafon - QUEENSRYCHE

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

http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-147-michael-wilton-quee

QUEENSRYCHE guitarist Michael Wilton guests on episode 147 of One On One with Mitch Lafon. Michael discusses their new album Condition Hüman, evolving with each album, Pledge Music, Chris DeGarmo, songwriting on the new album, singer Todd LaTorre, the lawsuit, working on Operation Mindcrime at Le Studio in Quebec, and much more.

Quotes from the interview:

"Personally, I'm not a quitter. I want to take this thing - build it, rebuild it, repair it and keep it going forever because QUEENSRYCHE is like a machine. It's bigger than any one individual."

"Going back in the discography and playing songs from The Warning, The EP and Rage For Order is a blast."

Before changing singers: "We were hopeful optimists that someday it would get better. Things get to a point where no one is thinking the same anymore and that's when change is needed."

For more about about QUEENSRYCHE visit:
Online: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/QueensrycheOfficial
Twitter: @queensryche and @MikeoftheRyche

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
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Mon
07
Sep

MASS Issue Stand Along Single 'Outside Looking In'

Artist: 
Mass
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
"A little something different from MASS"
 
Recently we shared to a handful of our fans a song we recorded a few years back that was never previously released. Due to there enthusiastic response we have now decided to make it available for the first time and for all to hear!

"A little uptempo rocker tune that just never quite seemed to fit with any of our past recordings or what we are currently working on now"

This song shows yet another side of MASS we thought you might like to check out..
 
MASS

Available only as a Download at these fine online sites.. iTunes, Spotify, iHeart radio, Amazon Mp3, Rhapsody, etc..
 
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Fri
04
Sep

Exclusive JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Video Premiere: 'Until I Left You' (Feat. Jeff Scott Soto)

Artist: 
Joel Hoekstra's 13
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
 
MelodicRock.com is proud to present the exclusive video premiere of the new JOEL HOEKSTRA's 13 song Until I Left You (from the album Dying to Live), featuring vocals by JEFF SCOTT SOTO.
 
Joel states: "Until I Left You is a song about growing older, setting aside your insecurities and realizing that you're able to become the person you've wanted to be.  The song represents the poppier/hookier side of Dying to Live.  I'm looking forward to releasing the edgier/heavier tracks as well, but hoping you'll have this one stuck in your head until that happens!  The understated, tasteful playing of Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin and Derek Sherinian provide an amazing support for the guitars and of course the amazing vocal delivery of Jeff Scott Soto makes the song!"
 
Until I Left You- words and music written by Joel Hoekstra
Joel Hoekstra - guitar
Jeff Scott Soto - vocals
Vinny Appice - drums
Tony Franklin - bass
Derek Sherinian - keys
 
 
DYING TO LIVE SONG SAMPLER: https://youtu.be/pVelC1mleHA



Pre-orders are now available on Amazon (CD & MP3) and iTunes (MP3). All MP3 pre-orders include instant downloads of "Until I Left You" and first single, "Anymore" (featuring Russell Allen).

Pre-Order Here:
iTunes - http://radi.al/JoelHoekstraiTunes
AmazonMP3 - http://radi.al/JoelHoekstraAmazon
 
 
For more information on Joel Hoekstra, Joel Hoeksta's 13 and Whitesnake click www.joelhoekstra.com,  www.facebook.com/JoelHoekstra13 and https://twitter.com/JoelHoekstra13

  
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Fri
04
Sep

DEATH DEALER Added To MOTORHEAD's Motorboat Cruise Line-Up

Artist: 
Death Dealer
Release Year: 
2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed

One of the best boat cruises for metal fans is undoubtedly Motörhead's Motörboat. And for this year's edition, Death Dealer has been added to an absolutely stellar line-up, which includes of course, the legendary Motörhead, as well as such renowned/heavy acts as Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and Corrosion of Conformity, among others.

Running from September 28-October 2, 2015, and setting sail from Miami to the private island of Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas, the Motörboat ups the ante on standard Caribbean cruise vacations with a 24-hour, face melting party for days on end, headquartered on white sandy beaches and the sun-drenched deck of the Norwegian Sky.

This jaunt along the Atlantic Ocean will also coincide with the release of Death Dealer's highly anticipated second full-length, 'Hallowed Ground,' which drops on October 2nd, via Sweden Music Group (SMG), with a hard-hitting video, for "Break the Silence”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyZmHD3hqAM

Featuring members that have previously played with the likes of Manowar, the Dictators, Rob Halford, Lizzy Borden, Denner/Shermann and Cage, Death Dealer are a true heavy metal force to be reckoned with, and 'Hallowed Ground' certainly proves this.

The follow-up to their over-the-top debut, 'Warmaster,' features vocalist Sean Peck, guitarists Ross the Boss and Stu Marshall, bassist Mike Davis, and drummer Steve Bolognese, and as always, Death Dealer is setting out to convert the metal masses to their brand of manly metal.

And what better way to announce the arrival of 'Hallowed Ground' then with a killer all-metal cruise? Ross the Boss: "Death Dealer is absolutely so excited and pumped to be a part of this fantastic line-up! Plus, Lemmy is God and we all love him!”

'HALLOWED GROUND' TRACKLISTING:

1. Gunslinger
2. Break the Silence
3. Plan of Attack
4. Seance
5. Llega El Diablo
6. The Way of the Gun
7. K.I.L.L.
8. I am the Revolution
9. Total Devastation
10. The Anthem
11. Corruption of Blood
12. Skull and Cross Bones
13. U-666

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

motorheadcruise.com
deathdealer.co
facebook.com/Death Dealerband
swedenmusicgroup.com
facebook.com/swedenmusicgroup

Death Dealer will drop their highly anticipated second full-length, 'Hallowed Ground,' on October 2nd, via Sweden Music Group (SMG), and have a hard-hitting video ready to drop, for "Break the Silence":
 

 
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Fri
04
Sep

Mats Attacks Podcast - AC/DC

Artist: 
AC/DC
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
Episode 121 of Mars Attacks Podcast brings you another entry in the Classic Albums series, the episode focuses on AC/DC's Back In Black. You will hear comments regarding the album from the queen of metal Doro Pesch, Anthrax's Charlie Benante, Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth, Testament's Gene Hoglan, The Rods Carl Canedy, Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys, Racer X's Jeff Martin, former Hades singer Alan Tecchio, and a whole slew of other musicians, journalist/historian Martin Popoff, and host of shows such as Aaron and Chris from The Decibel Geek Podcast, and Mitch Lafon from One On One with Mitch Lafon.
 
Written comments were submitted about the album by former GNR guitarist Bumblefoot, That Metal Show co-host Jim Florentine, David Ellefson of Megadeth, producer Chris Tsangarides, photographer/director Kevin Estrada, author Greg Prato, Phil Rind of Sacred Reich, current and former members of Halford, White Wizzard, Hades, Lita Ford, Vicious Rumors, and more.
 
You can read more, download or stream the episode from here: http://marsattacksradio.com/2015/09/audio/podcast-episode-121-classic-albums-column-back-in-black/
 
You can stream the episode from Spreaker here: http://www.spreaker.com/user/marsattacksradio/episode-121-classic-albums-ac-dc-back-in
 
MP3: http://marsattacksradio.com/Interviews/Mars_Attacks_Podcast_121.mp3
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