Wed
05
Aug

Coming Up In Japan - WINERY DOGS, H.E.A.T & RICHIE KOTZEN

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2015
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There's some cool stuff on the horizon for fans of Japanese imports:
 
- The new album from THE WINERY DOGS will be titled Hot Streak and is due out in October. Pre-sales for the Japanese edition, which will feature a bonus DVD are available now. The Japan release date is September 16.
 
- The "Tour Edition" of H.E.A.T's classic Tearing Down The Walls album will feature a 5 track bonus CD featuring the following tracks as well as the Disc 1 bonus track Shame:
 
1. BREAKING THE SILENCE (DEMO)
2. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND
3. UNDER YOUR SKIN
4. A SHOT AT REDEMPTION (DEMO)
5. EMERGENCY (DEMO) 
 
- 020215BLITZ-RK is the unusual title for a live DVD from RICHIE KOTZEN.  The release features Richie Kotzen's concert held in Japan on February 2, 2015 at Akasaka BLITZ in Japan. 
 
All these titles can be ordered with confidence via CD Japanhttp://www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/8U21aEwn3lw/514/A867157/music%2Fi...
 
Wed
05
Aug

SEBASTIEN New Album 'Dark Chambers Of Deja-Vu' Out Via Pride & Joy Music

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Friday, September 25, 2015
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SEBASTIEN is a melodic power metal band with symphonic and progressive influences. The band was born on roots of another heavy metal group, NAVAR, with an ambition to catch the worldwide interest, in 2008.

In November 2009 the band went to Grapow Studios (Slovakia) to record the album "Tears Of White Roses" which was produced by Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) himself! The album feat. various guest performances incl. Amanda Somerville (AVANTASIA, KISKE/SOMERVILLE), Apollo Papathanasio (ex-FIREWIND), Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW), Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE), Mike DiMeo (ex-MASTERPLAN, ex-RIOT), Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Tore Moren (ex-JORN LANDE)

During Autumn 2011, SEBASTIEN went on the first real tour (in the Czech Republic and Slovakia) with EAGLEHEART (CZ) and FLOWERWHILE (CZ). They also appeared on more gigs with SERENITY, ELVENKING, VICIOUS RUMORS, FATES WARNING and at MASTERS OF ROCK in July 2012. One live-song was also released on the official Masters of Rock DVD 2012. In August 2012 the band started its first European tour withCIRCLE II CIRCLE and played some more shows with AXXIS and with JORN LANDE. The band found a new permanent drummer - Lucas R. - and played the first show with the new line-up at METALFEST 2013 before they went on tour in 2013 with MASTERPLAN, MYSTIC PROPHECY & SIREN'S CRY.

The first half of 2014 was spent with finishing the upcoming second album, concert activities in the Czech Republic and Austria,and also with preparations for the next big gig on MASTERS OF ROCK's main stage ' this time with Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH) as a special guest! This huge show happened in July and, besides the legend - Tony Martin, also Roland Grapow, Martin 'Marthus' Skaroupka and Marlin Rya Poemy showed themselves. The band performed two of legendary BLACK SABBATH songs: 'Headless Cross' and 'Nightwing'!
InNovember 2014 SEBASTIEN went to Grapow Studios again to finish the mix of the new album 'Dark Chambers of D'j' vu' which will be released on Pride & Joy Music/ Edel on September 25th, 2015 and includes guest performances by Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Sergey Baidikov (Inner Fear), Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle, Savatage), Roland Grapow (Masterplan) and Aylin Gimenez (Sirenia)
 
Sebastien is: George Rain' vocals, Andy Mons - guitars, backing vocals, Petri Kallio - bass, backing vocals, Pavel 'Dvorkys' Dvorak ' keyboards, Lucas R. - drums
 
Out September 25 via Pride & Joy
 
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Wed
05
Aug

Blackmore's Night - "Moonlight Shadow" (Official Audio)

 
Here is another new track from the upcoming Blackmore's Night album, ALL OUR YESTERDAYS! Check out "Moonlight Shadow" by hitting the play button on the image above!
Pre-order the latest release from the Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore led band on iTunes and "Moonlight Shadow", "All Our Yesterdays" and "The Other Side" will all download instantly: http://radi.al/BlackmoresNightiTunes
ALL OUR YESTERDAYS will be released September 18th!
 
Wed
05
Aug

THE DARKNESS Announce 2015 Australian Tour

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2015
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THE DARKNESS "BLAST OF OUR KIND Tour’’ Australia November 2015
 
THE DARKNESS, multi award winning, multi-million selling megaband formed in 2000 by The Brothers Hawkins, Frankie Poullain and (now departed) Ed Graham have had good years and bad. And some years where they didn't actually do anything. This year is a good'un, because THE DARKNESS are back with their brand new fourth album Last of Our Kind, released in June 2015 and a new drummer Rufus Taylor (son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor), now they are back for an Australian Tour!
 
THE DARKNESS came to prominence with the release of their debut album, Permission to Land, in 2003. Backed by the singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Love", "Growing on Me", "Get Your Hands off My Woman", and "Love is Only a Feeling", the album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2004 the band won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Album.
 
‘’No straight-up rock band does riffs this dirty, choruses this massive and shows this ridiculously flamboyant. Excuse the faint whiff of cheese and the sound of someone retching in the background, but The Darkness truly are the last of their kind.’ ~ STEREOBOARD.COM
 
Forward to December 2013: After completing a gruelling world tour to promote third album Hot Cakes, THE DARKNESS delighted and beguiled the Classic Rock Awards by accepting the prestigious Showman prize. Job done - time to stop for a moment and prepare to pen a new set of hard rock anthems to satiate the baying hordes.... January came and went. The band nestled in their respective partners' bosoms and waited for the touring scars to fade... With defacto bandleader Dan Hawkins at the controls, relishing his new role of guitarist-producer, recording commenced. Recording continued. Then the recording stopped and the mixing began. Frankie, Justin and Emily downed tools and retreated to umpire charity tennis matches, give up smoking and deliver percussion master classes, respectively. The Druidical magic of Valentia Island flowed through the mixing process, and as the last chords echoed across the Celtic valleys, Dan rose up and declared that the album was complete.

’Last of Our Kind is a collection of 10 magnificent songs that THE DARKNESS are extremely proud of. It is the best rock album you will hear this year. It is the best rock album you will hear until next time THE DARKNESS makes an album. I should know. I'm the singer. Justin Hawkins’’
 
‘’The Darkness blew the crowd away, giving them a night to remember. They seemed to recreate the magic of 70's hard rock with a sound driven by Les Pauls/Marshalls and a stage presence driven by adrenaline and testosterone.’’ ~ Ultimate Guitar

Check out Open Fire (Official Video)

The Darkness November Tour Dates:

Friday 6th HQ Adelaide www.oztix.com.au
Saturday 7th Metropolis Fremantle www.oztix.com.au
Wednesday 11th Forum Melbourne www.ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
Thursday 12th Tivoli Brisbane www.ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
Friday 13th Enmore Sydney www.ticketek.com.au / 132 849

Tickets on sale: 9:00am Thursday 6th August

Facebook: www.facebook.com/THEDARKNESSOFFICIAL
Twitter: @THEDARKNESS
 
 
Wed
05
Aug

Another RATT Hits The Road

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2015
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Los Angeles / Juan Croucier (RATT), Pete Holmes (Black N’ Blue), Mike Moore and Toni Aleman have formed a new group.  They will be performing as, RATT’S JUAN CROUCIER.  The band will be playing songs from the RATT catalog, exclusively.
 
Having solidified the core of the band (lead vocals, bass and drums), Juan and Pete set out to find the right guitar players for the group.  After extensive auditions resulting from hundreds of submissions, they found two very talented guitar players in Mike Moore and Toni Aleman.  Sharing the same passion, commitment and vision, they have been diligently rehearsing a set of over eighteen songs.
 
“We have left no stone unturned.  We’ve been working long and hard.  It’s all about the live show.  We take this very seriously.  Mike and Toni are simply killing it!  There is a unique chemistry between the members of this band that is often so illusive.  Our attention to detail has culminated in a fresh, energetic and modern twist on Ratt’s classic catalog of songs.  I believe that anyone who loves Ratt will really enjoy this band too.  I can’t wait to get out there and bring it to the people, after all they are the ultimate judges of our art,” says Croucier.
 
The band will begin performing in September and is currently booking additional shows.
 
For updates please visit: www.rattsjuancroucier.com
 
Tue
04
Aug

STRYPER Return With New Track 'Fallen'

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2015
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STRYPER RETURN WITH 'FALLEN'
THE TITLE TRACK FROM THEIR UPCOMING 9th STUDIO ALBUM SLATED FOR RELEASE ON OCTOBER 16th
 
Physical And Digital Pre-Orders Currently Available

Stryper are back to reclaim their throne in the hard rock/heavy metal world with the latest song from their upcoming 9th studio album, Fallen. The title track 'Fallen' can be heard via YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/IBdoO1FUdng.

The original lineup comprised of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitars), Oz Fox (guitars), Tim Gaines (bass) and Robert Sweet (drums) return with an album of all new material showcasing the musicianship that garnered them a huge fan base in the mainstream world and the Christian market. From the opening choral refrains of  'Yahweh' to the signature vocal scream at the end of 'King Of Kings,' it is apparent that Stryper is back with their heaviest and most inspired work to date that is scheduled for release on October 16th via Frontiers Music SRL. Fallen is available for pre-order via digital retailers and can be ordered via iTunes at http://radi.al/StryperFalleniTunes and via AmazonMP3 at http://radi.al/StryperFallenAmazon.  It is also available in various physical configurations at www.stryper.com/fallen. Fallen was produced by Michael Sweet.
 
'Fallen is about Lucifer before he became Satan. It's the story of how he got kicked out of Heaven. He tried to overthrow God and take over,' describes Michael Sweet. 'The song talks about how beautiful he was. When he walked, there was music. He was the angel of worship and this incredibly powerful and beautiful being.'
 
The latest song comes on the heels of the album teaser track, 'Yahweh,' that was released last month and has been listened to over 135K times since it went live. 'Yahweh' was a musical writing collaboration between Michael Sweet and Sevendust's Clint Lowery. Tracks like 'Pride,' 'Big Screen Lies' and 'Til I Get What I Need' show that Stryper is back and better than ever. Stryper offer their unique interpretation of the Black Sabbath classic 'After Forever.' The band flexes their softer side on the instantly memorable 'All Over Again' which continues the journey Stryper fans began almost 30 years ago when 'Honestly' was released to mainstream success.
 
The track listing for Fallen is:                                                    
 
1)      Yahweh
2)      Fallen
3)      Pride
4)      Big Screen Lies
5)      Heaven
6)      Love You Like I Do
7)      All Over Again
8)      After Forever
9)      Till I Get What I Need
10)   Let There Be Light
11)   The Calling
12)   King Of Kings
 
Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up, Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as Soldiers Under Command, To Hell With The Devil and In God We Trust. In fact, Stryper is the first band to ever have two songs in MTV's Top 10 simultaneously with their hits 'Free' and 'Honestly.' After a sabbatical for much of the 1990's, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the Dove Award-winning and Grammy nominated band has sold upwards of 10 million records worldwide. Their last studio album No More Hell To Pay debuted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Top 200 landing at #35.
 
www.stryper.com

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Mon
03
Aug

Deluxe TALISMAN 'Live In Stockholm' CD/DVD Set Out Now

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2015
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Swedish hard rockers TALISMAN just released a double Live CD/DVD "Live In Stockholm" (Deluxe Edition) in digipack packaging via Sun Hill Production. Talisman recorded this show in 2003, August 4th in Stockholm, Sweden. Parts of this show was previously released in the Talisman DVD "The best Kept Secret” and audio CD "Five Men Live”. This release Includes both the CD and DVD complete show with bonus audio and visual material. With new linear notes from JSS, new picture edit, pics and more.

Track Listing:

1.    Break Your Chanis
2.    Colour My XTC
3.    Fabricated War
4.    Mysterious (This Time It’s Serious)
5.    Skin On Skin
6.    Tears In The Sky
7.    Crazy (Complete bonus version)
8.    Here 2Day, Gone 2Day (Complete bonus version)
9.    In Make Believe
10.    Scream Of Anger
11.    If You Would Only Be My Friend
12.    Break It Down Again
13.    I’ll Be Waiting
14.    NJBBWD - Bass Solo (Complete bonus version)
15.    Outta My Way
16.    Fredrik Åkesson Solo
17.    Standin’ On Fire
18.    I Don’t Know (Previously unreleased on DVD)

Recorded live in Stockholm featuring Marcel Jacob, Jeff Scott Soto, Fredrik Akesson, Jamie Borger and Howie Simon. The DVD (PAL region free) running time is 84 minutes. The album captures and electrifying show from one of the finest Hard Rock bands of recent years and features the expected outstanding musicianship and Jeff Scott Soto's incredible vocals. The album was recorded at Club Mondo in Stockholm.

www.facebook.com/TalismanOfficial
www.talismanmusic.se
 
 
Mon
03
Aug

STELLAR REVIVAL's Lost Debut To Be Released on Lion's Pride Music

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2015
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Stellar Revival’s debut album, Love, Lust & Bad Company, set for release in Europe through Lions Pride Music.
 
The band were set to release their major label debut album, Love, Lust & Bad Company, a couple of years ago, but due to unforseen changes at the label the album got shelved and the band short after called it quit.
 
2015 and ex. Member Daniel Uricoli, (bassist), optained the rights for the album and it got released on Itunes etc. But only in mp3 format.
 
After some brief talks forth and back Lions Pride Music has gotten the unique opportunity to release the album in Europe and for the very first time ever onto CD.
 
The album is produced by none other than Brian Howes, who’s also famous for working with bands and aritsts like Nickelback, Hinder, Daughtry, David Cook, Skillet, among others. And Mastered By Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound.
 
The album brings a blend of modern rock along with plenty of guitar solos and some great killer ballads.
 
The Album is set for release later on in the year.
 
And do visit Daniel Uricoli’s new band Southern Gentlemen at www.facebook.com/southerngentlemen that hails from the ashes of Stellar Revival.
 
And watch the lyric video, (below),  for the song, Watch You Walk Away, by Stellar Revival.
 
 
 
Mon
03
Aug

One On One With Mitch Lafon - STEVE BROWN (Trixter, Def Leppard)

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2015
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In episode 129 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, TRIXTER's Steve Brown joins Mitch to discuss the band's latest album Human Era, Def Leppard, his Mojo Vegas studio, the KISS Revenge tour, Trixter's history and more.

http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-129-steve-brown-trixter

Producer Adam Hamilton (former L.A. Guns & The C.C. DeVille Experiment) co-hosts this episode.

Quotes from the interview:

1) On Trixter's days with MCA records: "They wanted us to sound like a garage band. They didn't want us to sound like Def Leppard or Mötley Crüe."

2) "KISS is the band that made me want to do this."

3) On Def Leppard: "It's very bittersweet."

For more about STEVE BROWN & TRIXTER visit: http://www.trixterrocks.com
http://www.stevebrownmusic.biz
http://www.mojovegas.com
TWITTER: @STEVEBROWNROCKS and @trixterrocks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trixterrocks

For more Adam Hamilton visit: http://www.facebook.com/adam.hamilton.528 and follow him on Twitter:@AdamHamilton1

This Episode of One On One With Mitch Lafon is brought to you by the Heavy Montreal Festival taking place on August 7th, 8th and 9th at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal. This year featuring Lamb Of God, Slipknot, Korn, Faith No More as well as '80s artists Dokken, EXTREME, Lita Ford and Warrant. Visit: http://www.heavymontreal.com
 
Mon
03
Aug

Double Stop Podcast - BERNARD FOWLER

Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
This week on The Double Stop is vocalist Bernard Fowler, how has been a backup singer for The Rolling Stones for 27 years.

Bernard Fowler discusses his life and career. From singing on the street corner at 16 to his 27 years working with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones (as well as solo albums by Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts). He discusses his early projects with The Peech Boys and Herbie Hancock, to Nickelbag (who changed their name to The IMFs because of Nickelback) with Stevie Salas, and his new solo record The Bura. Bernard has lots of great stories from his amazing career.

http://thedoublestop.com/ep-70-bernard-fowler-solo-nickelbag-the-rolling-stones/

https://soundcloud.com/thedoublestop/ep-70-bernard-fowler-solo-nickelbag-the-rolling-stones

Quote: On having to audition for Mick Jagger after already working with him on She's The Boss (and leading to a 27 year working relationship: "I walk out of the rehearsal room and ran right into Mick. I looked at him. He looked at me. And I said 'Hey Mick - how you doin'?' And he kinda looked at me and just kept walking. I went back into my room and I said 'I just ran into Jagger in the hallway and he acted like he didn't know who I was!' So 5 minutes later some girl walks into our rehearsal room and asks if there is a Bernard Fowler here. She said Mick Jagger was gonna do a solo tour and he was looking for a male vocalist, and we'd like to know if you'd like to audition. And I was highly insulted. She left the room and I said 'I'm not fuckin' auditioning. I've already worked with him. Why do I need to audition?' At that point Carmine Rojas grabbed me by the arm and took me to the corner and said to me 'whether you take this gig or not, go do the audition anyway!'
 

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