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Melodic Briefs
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News from the desk of TERRY ILOUS:
"I am excited to announce that I'm currently in the studio working on a new semi-acoustic CD with some very special guests. I have teamed up with PledgeMusic which allows you to pre-order my new CD, along with very 'limited edition' merchandise, allowing me to create & promote the CD. With PledgeMusic i will be able to bring you the kind of quality recording I want to make along with limited merchandise, and behind the scenes glimpses you will not be able to find anywhere else ! Be a part of the experience and pre-order now!"
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Great news to see BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION back in action for 2017. I had to reach out to GLENN HUGHES for comment.
His reply doesn't disappoint: "Joe and I have been meeting and are writing this summer...We are in love with our band, and we are super happy."
Stay tuned for more!
9 years 11 months ago
And now we’ve lost Prince.
What the hell? ENOUGH ALREADY!
Our legends, our icons, our musical pioneers are leaving us and no one is there to replace them. At least their music stays.
Prince will mean different things to different people, but whatever that may be – there are some facts that are undisputed.
The man was a genius. A musical savant. His recorded output was astounding. His musical diversity was breathtaking.
His energy and his live performances were legendary.
Personally I’m a fan, yet I only own a couple of his albums. I like his rock side (no surprise there), but you could absolutely guarantee that whenever I saw a performance of his on TV or online, I watched mesmerized.
The number of attention grabbing his songs he wrote is his legacy forever.
He was truly an irreplaceable one of a kind legend. RIP Prince.
9 years 11 months ago
Rockpages.gr has conducted a video Interview with Joe Lynn Turner where he covers all current topics: http://rockpages.gr/en/interviews/item/3607-joe-lynn-turner
Some extracts from the transcript:
About focusing on his solo original material: "I just did some live gigs in Scandinavia and we were doing “Endlessly” and things like that and I plan here’s the big thing: I plan to change the whole program. After I get off touring this year I am changing the whole program. I am going all original. I am going all my stuff! I don’t even know if I’d play Rainbow. I don’t think so. But, people always want to hear “I Surrender”, they always wanna hear “Can’t Let You Go”, “Stone Cold” you can’t get away from it. And I think it’s terrible when artists have a hit with their solo songs and they refuse to play them. They get tired of it. Of course we get tired of it, but you must play it for the fans! They are the important ones! So, I will definitely change the whole program to all original stuff. When I say “original” I mean anything that I’ve co-written, or wrote. So, it will be the “Rescue You” album, it will be Malmsteen stuff although I do Malmsteen live, just more Joe Lynn Turner than anything. I’d be getting a lot of requests and a lot of negative feedback sometimes from people saying: “oh, why don’t you do your own solo songs”. Okay! I’ve got more than 60 albums. It’s very difficult to choose"
About his new project: "I am currently writing for another project of mine that is pretty secret and I can’t divulge too much about it now, with a very famous Swedish producer and it’s going to change my sound completely. Which is really interesting to me, because I think it’s time for me to be born again in a way and I have so much material, so I’ve been busy writing with this producer and recording some things. We are at the beginning stages."
About Rainbow's reunion: "I think Dougie said it best to me, he said: “you know Joe, it’s not Rainbow unless they do an album and a tour”. And I said “I have to agree with you Dougie”. Because, that’s the truth you know until you can write the songs, make some sense out of it all, do some great gigs, add to the name “Rainbow” otherwiise our legacy, whether it’s Ronnie, God bless him, or Graham, or myself, or even Dougie, comes down in stature. Because, then anybody can be in Rainbow like this."
About his idea of a Rainbow reunion: "I was talking to Carol Stevens, the management, over a year and a few months no kidding! Everyone called my delusional that I believed Ritchie would ever rock again. Everyone called me this, that I got a lot of crap in the press. I am pretty sick of that by the way, because you are a bunch of idiots, if you don’t realize that! She didn’t want to go along with a multi-million dollar deal I’ve set up with UMG, Universal Music Group, if you don’t know what that is, Rockfuel media for an HD, 3D DVD, who just went to No.1 with the Axl Rose “Appetite For Democracy” DVD, so it’s great people, okay? We were going to have re-packaging of our box sets etc, and I was talking to Rick Franks over to Live Nation who wanted to put us on the biggest festivals. And to my surprise, to my shock I found out he didn’t want to do it Why? I will never know. I have my suspicions and I’ve read a lot of fans comments on their suspicions, and some of them I think are correct. But, I really don’t know why."
Rockpages.gr has conducted a video Interview with Joe Lynn Turner where he covers all current topics: http://rockpages.gr/en/interviews/item/3607-joe-lynn-turner
Some extracts from the transcript:
About focusing on his solo original material: "I just did some live gigs in Scandinavia and we were doing “Endlessly” and things like that and I plan here’s the big thing: I plan to change the whole program. After I get off touring this year I am changing the whole program. I am going all original. I am going all my stuff! I don’t even know if I’d play Rainbow. I don’t think so. But, people always want to hear “I Surrender”, they always wanna hear “Can’t Let You Go”, “Stone Cold” you can’t get away from it. And I think it’s terrible when artists have a hit with their solo songs and they refuse to play them. They get tired of it. Of course we get tired of it, but you must play it for the fans! They are the important ones! So, I will definitely change the whole program to all original stuff. When I say “original” I mean anything that I’ve co-written, or wrote. So, it will be the “Rescue You” album, it will be Malmsteen stuff although I do Malmsteen live, just more Joe Lynn Turner than anything. I’d be getting a lot of requests and a lot of negative feedback sometimes from people saying: “oh, why don’t you do your own solo songs”. Okay! I’ve got more than 60 albums. It’s very difficult to choose"
About his new project: "I am currently writing for another project of mine that is pretty secret and I can’t divulge too much about it now, with a very famous Swedish producer and it’s going to change my sound completely. Which is really interesting to me, because I think it’s time for me to be born again in a way and I have so much material, so I’ve been busy writing with this producer and recording some things. We are at the beginning stages."
About Rainbow's reunion: "I think Dougie said it best to me, he said: “you know Joe, it’s not Rainbow unless they do an album and a tour”. And I said “I have to agree with you Dougie”. Because, that’s the truth you know until you can write the songs, make some sense out of it all, do some great gigs, add to the name “Rainbow” otherwiise our legacy, whether it’s Ronnie, God bless him, or Graham, or myself, or even Dougie, comes down in stature. Because, then anybody can be in Rainbow like this."
About his idea of a Rainbow reunion: "I was talking to Carol Stevens, the management, over a year and a few months no kidding! Everyone called my delusional that I believed Ritchie would ever rock again. Everyone called me this, that I got a lot of crap in the press. I am pretty sick of that by the way, because you are a bunch of idiots, if you don’t realize that! She didn’t want to go along with a multi-million dollar deal I’ve set up with UMG, Universal Music Group, if you don’t know what that is, Rockfuel media for an HD, 3D DVD, who just went to No.1 with the Axl Rose “Appetite For Democracy” DVD, so it’s great people, okay? We were going to have re-packaging of our box sets etc, and I was talking to Rick Franks over to Live Nation who wanted to put us on the biggest festivals. And to my surprise, to my shock I found out he didn’t want to do it Why? I will never know. I have my suspicions and I’ve read a lot of fans comments on their suspicions, and some of them I think are correct. But, I really don’t know why."
9 years 11 months ago
Lions Pride Music is glad to welcome onboard, Adellaide, the new band by ex. Horyzon vocalist Daniel Vargas. The band will shortly hereafter release an EP, as a teaser for their front coming debut album, set for release in 2017.
Adellaide is a Melodic Rock and AOR band, inspired by names like Journey, Survivor, Kansas, mixing with a modern sounds as Work of Art, Care of Night, Serpentine, Sonic Station, etc.
The band has Daniel Vargas (vocals and keyboard) ex- Horyzon - also from Lions Pride, Ale Nammur (guitar), Claudio Nammur (drums) and Alek Ribet (bass).
Adelaide recorded an EP at Falaschi Musical Institute, by production of Tito Falaschi, Edu Falaschi’s brother (ex- Angra's vocal). The EP counts with three tracks: Save your love, Heroes where Joey Summer and Rodrigo Marenna both participated in the vocals, also from Lions Pride and Edge of Feelings. All backing vocals by Tito Falaschi. The production has been made by Ale Nammur and Tito Falaschi. The album's cover has been made by the artist Joey Poliycarpo who worked with Goran Edman, from Horyzon, etc. The launch of the EP is June 1st, 2016. Adellaide is preparing the full album for 2017.
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9 years 11 months ago
From the good folks at: METAL SLUDGE // EXCLUSIVE: In what appears to be a mutual decision, Monaco said he has no plans to return, as founding bassist Chip Z’Nuff has taken over lead vocals
LOS ANGELES — Johnny Monaco, lead singer and guitarist for Enuff Z’Nuff, has announced he is out of the band in the wake of Enuff Z’Nuff playing in New York this past weekend without him, Monaco said just a few minutes ago in a Metal Sludge exclusive.
“Initially, I just wanted to take a break because of a problem with my thumb — it’s called “trigger thumb” — to figure out my treatment options, but now I’m not sure if I want to come back because it looks like I’m not needed,” Monaco said.
Chip Z’Nuff took over lead singing duties at two small-scale in New York. Check the youtube video below. Tony Stoffregen and Tony Fennell are playing guitar in the video.
Furthermore, Monaco said he felt snubbed in not being included in a new record contract for Enuff Z’Nuff that Chip just signed with top European label Frontiers Records.
“I’m disappointed in not being involved,” Monaco said. “Frontiers wants old songs with (original singer) Donnie Vie. Chip is saying this is going to be a new record, but it’s not. It’s old stuff with Donnie. Part of the deal, I think they’re giving Donnie money obviously because he wrote the songs. That’s another thing. If I was the writer, it would make more sense for me to still be in the band.”
Monaco said he spoke to Z’Nuff two days ago and that Chip said he wants to do the singing now.
Z’Nuff was not available for comment.
Monaco, from Chicago, was in Enuff Z’Nuff from 1996 to 2008, then rejoined in 2013.
“Now I know how Donnie felt,” Monaco said. “Me and him have the same kind of issues with the whole thing.”
9 years 11 months ago
As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining shows for the 2016 AC/DC Rock or Bust World Tour, including 10 postponed U.S. shows, are being rescheduled with a guest singer. I want personally to explain the reason because I don’t believe the earlier press releases sufficiently set out what I wanted to say to our fans or the way in which I thought it should be presented.
On March 7th, after a series of examinations by leading physicians in the field of hearing loss, I was advised that if I continue to perform at large venues, I risked total deafness. While I was horrified at the reality of the news that day, I had for a time become aware that my partial hearing loss was beginning to interfere with my performance on stage. I was having difficulty hearing the guitars on stage and because I was not able to hear the other musicians clearly, I feared the quality of my performance could be compromised. In all honesty this was something I could not in good conscience allow. Our fans deserve my performance to be at the highest level, and if for any reason I can’t deliver that level of performance I will not disappoint our fans or embarrass the other members of AC/DC. I am not a quitter and I like to finish what I start, nevertheless, the doctors made it clear to me and my bandmates that I had no choice but to stop performing on stage for the remaining shows and possibly beyond. That was the darkest day of my professional life.
Since that day, I have had several consultations with my doctors and it appears that, for the near future, I will be unable to perform on stage at arena and stadium size venues where the sound levels are beyond my current tolerance, without the risk of substantial hearing loss and possibly total deafness. Until that time, I tried as best as I could to continue despite the pain and hearing loss but it all became too much to bear and too much to risk.
I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine. The emotional experience I feel now is worse than anything I have ever in my life felt before. Being part of AC/DC, making records and performing for the millions of devoted fans this past 36 years has been my life’s work. I cannot imagine going forward without being part of that, but for now I have no choice. The one thing for certain is that I will always be with AC/DC at every show in spirit, if not in person.
Most importantly, I feel terrible having to disappoint the fans who bought tickets for the canceled shows and who have steadfastly supported me and AC/DC these many years. Words cannot express my deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks not just for the recent outpouring to me personally of kind words and good wishes, but also for the years of loyal support of AC/DC. My thanks also go to Angus and Cliff for their support.
Finally, I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring. My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that. For the moment, my entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic. Only time will tell.
Once again, my sincere best wishes and thanks to everyone for their support and understanding.
Love,
Brian
9 years 11 months ago
04/16/2016
ROCK OR BUST WORLD TOUR CONTINUES WITH AXL ROSE
AC/DC'S ROCK OR BUST WORLD TOUR RESUMES WITH AXL ROSE ON VOCALS
"AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment. AC/DC will resume their Rock Or Bust World Tour with Axl Rose joining on vocals. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced (see below for full itinerary). Following this European run of dates with AC/DC, Axl Rose will head out on his Guns N Roses, Not In This Lifetime Summer Stadium Tour. The 10 postponed U.S shows will be rescheduled and announced imminently, also with Axl Rose.
AC/DC European tour dates
May 7 Lisbon, Portugal Passeio Maritimo De Alges
May 10 Seville, Spain Estadio De La Cartuja
May 13 Marseille, France Stade Velodrome
May 16 Werchter, Belgium Werchter Site
May 19 Vienna, Austria Erns-Happel Stadium
May 22 Prague, Czech Republic Letnany Airport
May 26 Hamburg, Germany Volksparkstadion
May 29 Berne, Switzerland Stade De Suisse
June 1 Leipzig, Germany Red Bull Arena
June 4 London, England The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
June 9 Manchester, England Etihad Stadium
June 12 Aarhus, Denmark Ceres Park
- See more at: http://www.acdc.com/news?n_id=278#sthash.zZsT7npA.dpuf
9 years 11 months ago
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that TREAT will also be shooting a live CD/DVD during their appearance at the forthcoming Frontiers Rock Festival to be held at the Live Music Club in Trezzo (Milano), Italy on April 23-24!
Guitarist Anders Wikstrom says: "We're very excited to be able to capture the band in our natural live element again! It's about time! Our DVD catalog isn't that extensive, so that's about to change right now. Mainly concentrating on our recent, but in a lot of ways, most exciting part of our career, so far! The best of the new songs and of course the old Treat classics with some odd one thrown in for good measure. Filmed and recorded in the heartland of where it all started over.'
In related news the TREAT show will be also very special as it will feature special guest Jona Tee from H.E.A.T on keyboards! You're in for a' TREAT!
For more info on FRF III, please visit: www.frontiersrockfestival.com
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that TREAT will also be shooting a live CD/DVD during their appearance at the forthcoming Frontiers Rock Festival to be held at the Live Music Club in Trezzo (Milano), Italy on April 23-24!
Guitarist Anders Wikstrom says: "We're very excited to be able to capture the band in our natural live element again! It's about time! Our DVD catalog isn't that extensive, so that's about to change right now. Mainly concentrating on our recent, but in a lot of ways, most exciting part of our career, so far! The best of the new songs and of course the old Treat classics with some odd one thrown in for good measure. Filmed and recorded in the heartland of where it all started over.'
In related news the TREAT show will be also very special as it will feature special guest Jona Tee from H.E.A.T on keyboards! You're in for a' TREAT!
For more info on FRF III, please visit: www.frontiersrockfestival.com
9 years 11 months ago
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that The Orchard, their long time digital distributor, has become the leading sponsor of the forthcoming Frontiers Rock Festival III.
From now on the Festival will be 'officially powered by The Orchard' ' the company's personnel will also be available at the Festival to meet musicians and possible labels interested in digital distribution services.
'The label has been working with The Orchard from the inception of its digital business history,' says Frontiers President Serafino Perugino. 'They have been a precious partner for many years now and I am truly honored to have them as main sponsor of the Frontiers Rock Festival. I could not recommend them more!'
The Orchard's Chief Operating Officer, Colleen Theis adds 'It's been an exciting ride working with Frontiers to achieve their vision and help them continue to expand their brand. The team has built an extremely successful label through passion, focus, determination, and sheer love of rock and roll. We're proud to support them and to power Frontiers Rock Festival III.'
Frontiers Rock Festival will be held in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milano), Italy on April 23 and 24 and will see such bands as LAST IN LINE; TALISMAN; TREAT; TRIXTER; DRIVE, SHE SAID; GRAHAM BONNET BAND and more perfoming during the 2 days.
L to R: Dan Griffiths (The Orchard Marketing Strategist), Catherine Kreidich (The Orchard Marketing Strategist), Serafino Perugino (Frontiers President), Mario de Riso (Frontiers Label manager), Colleen Theis (The Orchard Chief Operating Officer), Ben Poliszczuk (The Orchard Label Manager)
Photo credit: Carme Re
WEBLINKS
www.frontiersrockfestival.com
www.facebook.com/frontiersrockfestival
www.frontiers.it
www.theorchard.com
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that The Orchard, their long time digital distributor, has become the leading sponsor of the forthcoming Frontiers Rock Festival III.
From now on the Festival will be 'officially powered by The Orchard' ' the company's personnel will also be available at the Festival to meet musicians and possible labels interested in digital distribution services.
'The label has been working with The Orchard from the inception of its digital business history,' says Frontiers President Serafino Perugino. 'They have been a precious partner for many years now and I am truly honored to have them as main sponsor of the Frontiers Rock Festival. I could not recommend them more!'
The Orchard's Chief Operating Officer, Colleen Theis adds 'It's been an exciting ride working with Frontiers to achieve their vision and help them continue to expand their brand. The team has built an extremely successful label through passion, focus, determination, and sheer love of rock and roll. We're proud to support them and to power Frontiers Rock Festival III.'
Frontiers Rock Festival will be held in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milano), Italy on April 23 and 24 and will see such bands as LAST IN LINE; TALISMAN; TREAT; TRIXTER; DRIVE, SHE SAID; GRAHAM BONNET BAND and more perfoming during the 2 days.
L to R: Dan Griffiths (The Orchard Marketing Strategist), Catherine Kreidich (The Orchard Marketing Strategist), Serafino Perugino (Frontiers President), Mario de Riso (Frontiers Label manager), Colleen Theis (The Orchard Chief Operating Officer), Ben Poliszczuk (The Orchard Label Manager)
Photo credit: Carme Re
WEBLINKS
www.frontiersrockfestival.com
www.facebook.com/frontiersrockfestival
www.frontiers.it
www.theorchard.com
9 years 11 months ago
JOE LYNN TURNER issued this statement in reply to RICHIE BLACKMORE's recent comments on the 'Slaves And Masters' album:
“Congrats to Deep Purple for their long overdue induction...And I am proud and blessed to be a part of the DP legacy.
However...Blackmore's absence at the ceremony was truly noticed. His credo always was and is to know your own truth and walk your own path... follow no one. A true 'outlaw' til the end.
So I am humbled and touched by the recent Blackmore post concerning my work with the band. His respectful and supportive comments of my efforts on the ‘Slaves and Masters’ album were better than any 'award' I could receive especially from an organization that has 'lost the point' many years ago.
I agree that ‘Slaves and Masters’ is a great album as our collaborations have always been a mix of magical chemistry and artful integrity that will stand the test of time.
My heartfelt thanks and sincere respect to a true original."
However...Blackmore's absence at the ceremony was truly noticed. His credo always was and is to know your own truth and walk your own path... follow no one. A true 'outlaw' til the end.
So I am humbled and touched by the recent Blackmore post concerning my work with the band. His respectful and supportive comments of my efforts on the ‘Slaves and Masters’ album were better than any 'award' I could receive especially from an organization that has 'lost the point' many years ago.
I agree that ‘Slaves and Masters’ is a great album as our collaborations have always been a mix of magical chemistry and artful integrity that will stand the test of time.
My heartfelt thanks and sincere respect to a true original."
BLACKMORE's original comment:
"Obviously, as you know from the post here, I have my reason for not attending the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, although I appreciate the award- however, I do think that they should've given an award to Joe Lynn Turner for when he was in Deep Purple- for his singing and writing on Slaves and Masters-a great record, one of my favorites."
9 years 12 months ago
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce that GRAHAM BONNET BAND will be shooting a live CD/DVD during their appearance at the forthcoming Frontiers Rock Festival to be held at the Live Club in Trezzo (Milano), Italy on April 24!
Graham says: "It's been a very long time since I last released a live video, 32 years to be exact, with Alcatrazz. Myself and the band are very excited to be filming and recording our performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival for a live album and DVD, the setlist will draw from my time with Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz, Impellitteri and my solo career, I think the fans will be very happy with the selection of songs."
GRAHAM BONNET BAND features, besides Graham Bonnet on vocals, also Conrado Pesinato on guitars, Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass and Mark Zonder on drums. Don't miss this unique and unmissable opportunity to rock with Graham & his timeless songs!
9 years 12 months ago
LAST IN LINE announce that the band's line-up will be rounded up, for the upcoming gigs, including the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL by virtuoso keyboarist Erik Norlander (Lana Lane) and bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Beggars & Thieves, Steve Lukather etc.).
LAST IN LINE will headline the first night of the show at the Live Club in Trezzo Sull' Adda (Milano), Italy on April 23rd.
LAST IN LINE will headline the first night of the show at the Live Club in Trezzo Sull' Adda (Milano), Italy on April 23rd.
9 years 12 months ago
I was away from the site last week and sadly, once again there has been a few notable passings in the rock world.
R.I.P DAVID ZYCHEK: Tragedy struck the community today as local legend David Zychek passed away (March 31) after battling colon cancer. Read More: Local Music Great David Zychek Passes Away | http://us105fm.com/local-music-great-david-zychek-passes-away/?trackback...
William Hughes - father of GLENN HUGHES passed away earlier today. Our thoughts are with Glenn and his family.
R.I.P JIMMY VAN ZANT http://www.examiner.com/article/jimmie-van-zant-passes-from-liver-cancer...
R.I.P DENNIS DAVIS former David Bowie drummer http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7326356/david-bowie-drum...
10 years 4 days ago
Press release to follow hopefully. This just in:
The Legendary Voices of Rock Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond control, The Legendary Voices of Rock Australian tour (feat. Steve Augeri and Robby Steinhart) has unfortunately been cancelled. We thank you for you patronage.
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