Mon
30
Nov

Clone of Rich Davenport's Rock Show - S.A.Y, GEOFF TATE & MARTIN TURNER

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Release Year: 
2015
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
INTERVIEWS WITH GEOFF TATE (OPERATION MINDCRIME, EX QUEENSRYCHE), MARTIN TURNER (EX-WISHBONE ASH), NEAL MORSE AND GENTLEMANS PISTOLS ON RICH DAVENPORT'S ROCK SHOW
 
Former Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate discusses 'The Key', the debut release from his new project Operation Mindcrime, founding original Wishbone Ash member Martin Turner gives an insight into the writing and recording of his new solo album 'Written In The Stars', Neal Morse, formerly of Spock's Beard, spills the beans on his recent CD/DVD package 'Morsefest 2014', and James Atkinson from classic rockers Gentlemens Pistols gives the low down on their new album 'Hustler's Row'. You'll hear the artists' choice of tracks from each release, along with the second part of our Melodic Rock Records showcase, which turns the spotlight on Sweden's S.A.Y, as singer Peter Grundstrom introduces a song from their new album 'Orion'.
 
The show is now available for streaming at this link:
 
 
Mon
30
Nov

FRONTIERS ROCK FEST Acoustic VIP Show Details

Release Year: 
2015

 

PRESS RELEASE - FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL III - THE ACOUSTIC SHOW!

Frontiers Music Srl
is pleased to announce you the details of the EXCLUSIVE PARTY & ACOUSTIC SHOW that will be held on the evening before the start of the Festival, Friday April 22, and that will be reserved ONLY to the VIP Ticket purchasers. Here is the list of the artists that will join our party:

-- KIP WINGER. This will be an EXCLUSIVE performance, as Kip will not play the Festival. Kip Winger will perform on his acoustic guitar, playing most of his band's big hits plus some songs off his solo career. Not-to-be-missed!

-- CLAUS LESSMAN / MICHAEL VOSS. This will be another performance ONLY FOR VIP. The two artists, who lately joined forces on the brand new band/project called PHANTOM 5. They will present some songs off the debut album plus songs from BONFIRE, CASANOVA and a few surprises...

--PAUL LAINE. The canadian singer (who'll be on stage on Sunday 24 with The Defiants) will grace us with the best of his amazing solo albums... and more!

--TERRY BROCK / MARK MANGOLD. Fun, soaring melodies and class. Here is what we can expect from these incredibly talented musicians. Drive She Said, Strangways, solo albums... let's wait for the best!

--ROBBIE LABLANC. With the FIND ME material reserved for the electric-set, Robbie Lablanc will perform here a few of the most amazing BLANC FACES songs.


Considering the number of the involved artists, this will be a long night of 'stripped down' Rock'n'Roll and a once-in-a-lifetime event that we're sure will leave anyone open mouthed.

There will NOT be single-tickets available separately for this show. So, won't you dare to miss this extra-special party? Stay tuned for more news in the next weeks!

Regular tickets on sale NOW via these links:

http://www.mailticket.it/spettacolo/4820?lang=en
http://www.ticketone.it/biglietti.html

Limited amount (100) VIP-tickets available NOW.

All info on www.frontiersrockfestival.com
Email: info@frontiersrockfestival.com
 
Fri
27
Nov

JOURNEY's STEVE SMITH Talks 2016-2017 Tour

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Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Tour News
 
From STEVE SMITH'S facebook page today:
 

I have been invited to tour with Journey for the 2016-2017 touring season and I have agreed to play drums for the group during this period!

I’ve enjoyed working with Journey guitarist Neal Schon for many years and playing on his solo albums, including The Calling and his latest release Vortex. In fact, Neal and I still share the creative chemistry we had when I was a member of Journey. When we work in the studio on his music, it's essentially just the two of us, jamming, writing, arranging and recording.

Over the years, he has mentioned that he'd like to have me tour with Journey again. The invitation has always been appreciated but with my busy schedule always being booked at least a year in advance, the timing was never right. Some changes within the band have once again brought me the invitation to tour and this time we were able to plan in advance and work a Journey tour into my schedule.

Like an actor capable of playing a wide variety of roles, I'm a musician who enjoys, and is comfortable performing, diverse genres of music. My group Vital Information, as well as the other great jazz and world music artists that I tour and record with, remain a musical priority. I will also be performing with them during the next two years and by 2018 will resume my career full-time as a touring and recording jazz musician.

My decision to tour with Journey in 2016-2017 is based on many factors:

My relationship with Neal is strong and we enjoy playing together. I've been in touch with Jonathan Cain and Ross Valory and we have a good rapport both personally and musically. All four of us share a common history and have created some enduring music together. I've met and spent time with Arnel Pineda and have great respect for him both as a person and vocalist.

I am excited to revisit a role that was a formative part of my career, performing music that has touched many people for more than 30 years. My kids Ian, Elizabeth, Kasia and Zac have not seen me play with the group (Ian has but he was too young to remember), it will be fun to have them see me perform with the band. Finally, I can say "yes" to the many fans who have asked if I would tour with Journey again.

My hope is that Journey fans will appreciate a new line-up similar to the Escape and Frontiers era -- and will want to revisit this timeless music with me. By bringing my musical experience to the table along with the years that the members of Journey have spent touring, I'm sure this new incarnation of Journey will develop its own special magic. It's going to be amazing. I look forward to seeing all the fans on the road!

 

 
Thu
26
Nov

MR UPDATE!

 
Hi folks,
We don't do thanksgiving here in Oz, but to all my American friends, very best wishes to you all!
There's a lot going on, so I figured I'd sum it all up here...
 
My office is gradually filling up with packages and I'm doing my best to get through all recent orders: MRCD13, the USB, sale clearance and MRR new releases. 
 
I'm over half way loading the USB drives with the MRF4 content. 
Unfortunately more than half the MRCDs arrived damaged, so replacements had to be ordered and are on their way now. 
 
I'm doing my best to balance the site needs with shipping orders and hope to finish ALL orders over the weekend for shipping out Monday. 
 
New MRR titles were pushed back to Jan/Feb so I can get caught up with everything. 
Sorry for the delays, but thank you to all that have pre-ordered the various things through the course of 2015. Support via ore-orders is hugely important. 
 
The business has changed drastically as we all know, for me it seems that most of my business is now coming from MRR and CD/merch sales, so I will be concentrating on those aspects in 2016. I'm working on some very special apparel ideas too :)
 
I will also wipe the slate clean and start fresh in 2016 with CD reviews - ensuring that all new and upcoming releases are reviewed and done so on time. They will be a major focus on the site. 
 
2016 will also see MR reach a huge milestone - 20 YEARS online!
 
WTF, eh? Yes...hard to believe I'm still here and you folks are still reading. 
I'll say more later, but thank you!
 
Get ready for an extended series over the months ahead: 
 
20 from 20: all manner of things made into lists of the 20 best from the last 20 years!
 
Lastly - don't forget Rocknskull vs MelodicRockFest in Chicago next October and next week I will announce the lineup for the first ever MelodicRockFest Australia in May. 
 
Cheers and thank you once again for all the fabulous support. 
 
Thu
26
Nov

ROCK AGAINST MS: Holiday Rams Jam

Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Tour News
 
MONSTER ENERGY DRINK & REDBALLS PIZZA PRESENT: ROCK AGAINST MS: HOLIDAY RAMS JAM

Benefit Concert

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 @ ROCK N' ROLL REDBALLS PIZZA; 13816 PRINCETON AVE, MOORPARK, CA 93021

FEATURING:

BILLY SHEEHAN
(Winery Dogs/Mr. Big), RUDY SARZO (Ozzy/Whitesnake), BULLETBOYS, MARTY O'BRIEN (Lita Ford), TODD MORSE (Juliette Lewis/The Offspring), ANTHONY 'TINY' BIUSO (Cadillac Tramps/T.S.O.L.), ROBBIE RIST, AUGUST ZADRA (Dennis DeYoung Band), ACE VON JOHNSON (faster Pussycat), RODGER CARTER (John 5/ Rick Springfield), PAUL TRUDEAU (Billy Idol), STEVIE STEWART (The Sweet), NEIL TURBIN (Deathriders/Anthrax), HOWIE SIMON (Nelson), DEREK FRANK (Shania Twain), HAWK LOPEZ (Little Stevie Van Zandt) & MORE!
 
HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 24, 2015) ' End your holiday weekend with some ass-kicken rock! Monster Energy Drink and Redballs Rock N' Roll Pizza ' made famous by the Foo Fighters ' Presents an amazing up-close intimate show with Hollywood's elite rockstars in benefit for the Rock Against MS Foundation.

SHOWTIMES:
DOORS - 4:00
SHOW - 5:00

PRE-SALE TICKETS: $20 GENERAL -
Buy Here: http://ticketf.ly/1Ni67VM

DAY-OF TICKETS: $25 GENERAL

**Your ticket includes a large NY style slice of pizza (cheese/veggie/pepperoni) with a drink (domestic draft/wine/soda). Raffle tickets on sale for Ole Smoky Moonshine, signed drum heads and more kick-ass cool stuff!

About Multiple Sclerosis
  • Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. 
  • MS interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving.
  • Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis.  The advancement, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. 
  • Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. 
MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million worldwide.

For more information click on
www.facebook.com/rockagainstMSfoundation

 
 
Thu
26
Nov

MILLENNIAL REIGN "Way Up High" Music Video Released

Release Year: 
2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 

The US heavy metal band MILLENNIAL REIGN just released a music video for the track "Way Up High". Their new album "Carry The Fire" was released on October 30th in Europe and North America through Ulterium Records.


Millennial Reign was formed as a solo album project by ASKA bassist, Dave Harvey and the self-titled debut album was released independently in 2012. After new members joined Millennial Reign the decision was made to make Millennial Reign a full band, rather than just a recording project. "Carry The Fire" was mixed and mastered at Nomad Studio [King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus, Absu] and the artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Theocracy].

Fans of Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Judas Priest and Crimson Glory will not be disappointed with this new album. "Carry The Fire" should be in any collection of melodic or traditional heavy/powermetal.

Millennial Reign is:
James Guest - Vocals
Dave Harvey - Guitars
Jason Donnelly - Guitars
Daniel Almagro - Bass
Wayne Stokely - Drums

Upcoming Millennial RReign shows:
September 30th: The Rail - Ft Worth, TX
October 16th: Wits End - Dallas, TX
November 21st: Acadia - Houston, TX
December 19th: TC's Midtown - Conway, AR

Check out an album teaser for "Carry The Fire" at YouTube: https://youtu.be/4oSf1zYpv-s

"Carry The Fire" track listing
01. Forever Changed
02. Way Up High
03. Millennial Reign
04. Men Stand Alone
05. Save Me
06. This Day
07. Will You
08. Innocent Cry
09. Not On My Own
10. I'll Try

"Carry The Fire" [CD/LP] can be pre-ordered at the Ulterium Records Store: http://www.ulteriumstore.bigcartel.com

Millennial Reign online
Website: http://www.millennialreign.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millennialreign

Ulterium Records online
Website: http://www.ulterium-records.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ulteriumrecords
 
 
Thu
26
Nov

PYRAMAZE - Disciples of the Sun (Review)

information persons: 
content: 
90%
Produced By: 
Jacob Hansen
Running Time: 
52
Release Date: 
2015
Released: 
Europe
Musical Style: 
Melodic Metal
Label: 
Inner Wound
Artist: 
Score: 
90
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Reviews
 
Pyramaze for me, started with a bang (with vocalist Lance King) and failed to capitalize on a strong start, losing Lance after their second album and going thru another vocalist on their third before taking a break to regroup.
In 2013 new vocalist Terje Harøy joined and the band set their sights on making their best effort yet. And I think they have. New vocalist Terje is a great find. His voice is
 
The album’s production is world class thanks to producer and guitarist Jacob Hansen (who joined in 2011) and the songwriting lifts these guys from the sidelines to the frontline.
 
At 52 minutes, the album keeps to the point. Plenty of riffing and subtle tempo changes, plus enough double kick drum to keep metal fans screaming, but no overly long songs or filling the airtime with needless instrumental wandering.
This has more in common with Masterplan musically, mixing classic and contemporary effortlessly.
 
Stand outs for me include the title track Disciples Of The Sun (hard hitting and big vocal); the Masterplan influenced commercial metal of Back For More; the brilliant hook of Fearless and the crunch of Unveil.
The swirling keyboards and double time crunch of When Black Turns To White, which leads into a short atmospheric ballad, is a great way to close out the album.

One of the better melodic metal albums of 2015 and a sure fire way to get these guys back on the map. A consistent and memorable set of songs and a big fat metal production. Check it out!

 

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Thu
26
Nov

WORLDVIEW - The Chosen Few (Review)

information persons: 
content: 
80%
Produced By: 
George Rene Ochoa
Running Time: 
51
Release Date: 
2015
Released: 
Europe
Musical Style: 
Melodic Metal
Label: 
Ulterium
Artist: 
Score: 
80
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Reviews
 
The American melodic metal, semi-progressive band Worldview features members from bands like Sacred Warrior, Deliverance and Recon.
Then there’s a few guest spots that will show up on metal fans’ radars - Oz Fox (Stryper); Les Carlsen (Bloodgood) laying down a dramatic guest vocal, Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance) and Armand Meinbardis (Rob Rock) dropping in some violin and piano.
 
There’s a lot of musical texture here – some Indian percussion and acoustic string instruments; to dark and heavy guitars; a few vocal growls and some fine old school soloing too.
Vocalist Rey Parra has a strong presence for metal and at times gives me a Jamie LaBrie vibe. The higher register an obvious pointer.
 
What I like most is the variation within the album. There’s a nice mix of faster, slower, dark and heavy and more melodic tunes across the 50 minutes/10 tracks.
Highlights for me include the commercial Back In Time and Walk Through Fire; the more high-powered metallers Illusions Of Love and Prisoner Of Pain.
The Chosen Few is the album’s big epic track and the only time things slow down for a ballad.

A solid album in a crowded genre. Well worth investigating for fans of melodic metal and vocalists with a higher range.
 

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