THE LATEST ROCK CANDY RECORDS RELEASES:
Five new Rock Candy titles are available now from www.rockcandyrecords.com for a discounted price including postage to anywhere in the world for £10.99 or £11.99 each for the next two weeks ending on April 8.
Roadmaster 'Sweet Music' CANDY147 / 'Sweet Music' was Roadmaster's second album, a record that was originally issued in 1978 on the Mercury label, and has regarded as arguably the high point of their career. Certainly, the album is amongst the top pomp rock albums of all time, rubbing shoulders with the likes of similar work by Styx, Starcastle, Kansas and Trillion; the epitome of melodic AOR, with a touch of progressive rock thrown in for good measure. Formed in the comparatively laid back environs of Indianapolis and featuring Steven McNally's totally unique vocals, Rick Benick's blazing guitar work and Michael Read's dazzling keyboard flourishes, 'Sweet Music' pushes the pomp rock boundaries to the outer limits of the solar system. One listen to tracks such as 'It Doesn't Mean A Thing', Been Gone To Long', 'Higher Higher' and the anthemic climax of the title track will have you hooked for life. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, band involvement and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet.
Track Listing: 1. It Doesn't Mean A Thing 2. I Must Be Dreaming 3.Ya Move Me 4. Been Gone Too Long 5. I'll Be Lovin' You 6. The Swan Song 7. You Come See Me 8. Higher Higher 9. Circle Of Love 10. Sweet Music.
Roadmaster 'Hey World' CANDY148 / Showcasing frontman Stephen 'Mac' McNally's unique vocals, together with a brace of supremely melodic tracks, Roadmaster's third album 'Hey World' is universally regarded as a high watermark of the genre. Indeed, it is a record that fuses supremely crafted melodic AOR with all the grandeur and magnificence of the greatest pomp rock bands of the era. Think Styx, Kansas, Trillion and Starcastle wrapped up into one glorious bundle of fun. Issued in 1979, the album showcases all the lip smacking components of prime pomp, with soaring lead vocals, multilayered harmonies, breathtaking arrangements and an extraordinary keyboard component. Touring with the likes of Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult and Aerosmith, the 'Hey World' album helped to consolidate their reputation as one of the Mid-West's hardest working and best loved bands. It is a record that continues to offer up surprises even to this day. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, band involvement and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet.
Track Listing: 1. Hey World 2. My Eyes Have Been Opened 3. I'm On My Way 4. Never Say Goodbye 5. Us Comin' Back 6. Say You Wanna Be With Me 7. Rainbow Waterfall 8. Looking For The Day 9. Good To Be Back Home.
Roadmaster 'Fortress' CANDY147 / Originally issued in 1980, this album is a remarkable attempt to distil the Roadmaster sound into a tougher, full-on melodic hard rock attack, focussing on sharp edged guitar playing rather than relying on billowing clouds of keyboards and backing vocals. With Steve McNally's signature voice making the most of the melodies and Rick Benick's guitar work providing solid gold easy action, the album cruises past the finish line as if they were men hell bent on ripping up the rule book. Produced by Frank Zappa alumni Flo & Eddie, the sound here is far livelier than anything they recorded prior to this, giving the band a new rough and ready identity without losing sight of their main principals; great songs, plenty of melody and a stylish swagger that the likes of Journey eventually rode to multiplatinum glory. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, band involvement and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet.
Track Listing: 1. Ride The Wind Away 2. I Didn't Notice 3. You Make Me Feel Alright 4. Too Long, Too Long 5. New York, New York 6. Someday 7. Satisfied Woman 8. Another One's Running 9. Stay With Me Through The Night.
Dakota 'S/T' CANDY122 / Formed by the duo of Jerry Hludzik and Bill Kelly - both former members of early seventies rock act the Buoys who scored a huge million seller with the hit single 'Timothy' - Dakota signed a production deal with Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine and recorded an album for Epic Records as the Jerry-Kelly Band before switching to the Columbia label, this time going under the rather rockier handle of Dakota. Previously the band had operated with a more refined style but this time around they came out all guns blazing, sporting an AOR coat of armour and brandishing a much heavier, almost quasi pomp rock sound that invited comparison to the likes of Toto, Le Roux, Trillion and Styx. That they were great songwriters was an added bonus, making tracks such as 'If It Takes All Night', 'Crazy Love' and 'Restless' sound like hit singles in the making; a truly superlative slice of period perfect AOR. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, two bonus tracks, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, band involvement and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet.
Track Listing: 1. If It Takes All Night 2. Crazy For Your Love 3. Possession 4. Can't Live Without It 5. One Step 6. Lady 7. Restless 8. Crazy Love 9. It Gets Easier Bonus Tracks: 10. The Higher You Rise11. Give Love Another Try.
Dakota 'Runaway' CANDY123 / Switching labels to MCA, Dakota would record their second album, now regarded as one of the high points of the 80s AOR genre. Titled 'Runaway', released in 1984, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine, the album contains nine of the most celebrated melodic rock tracks ever recorded. It is the song writing of Hludzik and Kelly that makes an immediate impact; laced with copious melody, huge hooks and musical support from a long list of the best West Coast session players. 'Runaway' marks a high point in mid eighties melodic AOR. Radio friendly yet aggressive enough to punch home a message, the album set the tone for years to come, laying the foundations for the likes of Survivor, Mr Mister, Bon Jovi and many more. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, two bonus tracks, 3,500 word essay about the making of the album, band involvement and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet.
Track Listing: 1. Runaway 2. Tonight Could Last Forever 3. Heroes 4. When The Rebel Comes Home 5. Love Won't Last 6. Into The Night 7. Angry Men 8. If Only I'd Known It 9. Over And Over Bonus Tracks: 10. Believin' 11. More Love.
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HONEYMOON SUITE DEBUT NEW DIGITAL SINGLE:
A new Honeymoon Suite single has been released via iTunes and Amazon MP3. The stand-alone song If Tomorrow Never Comes sounds lke classic HMS to me.
Purchase Links: www.amazon.com/If-Tomorrow-Never-Comes and itunes.apple.com/ca/album/if-tomorrow-never-comes-single/id509180316.
END OF SEPTEMBER SIGNS WITH ULTERIUM RECORDS:
Ulterium Records are proud to announce the signing of the Swedish female fronted melodic metal band End Of September to the label. Their self-titled debut album will be released on May 11 in Europe and on May 22 in North America. End Of September is definitely one of the most promising bands from Scandinavia at the moment. This young band shows with their debut album that they know how to create fantastic, memorable songs, and perform them to perfection. They have also been able to successfully create a mix between melodic metal and more modern metal that not many bands have. With the well-crafted and intelligent song-writing of Erik Tordsson and the smooth and emotional vocals of Elin Redin, End of September is a force to be reckoned with during the coming years. The band is hungry to hit the stages around the world, and are destined to make it.
Check out an album teaser over at YouTube: youtu.be/xgOvMJehTzs.
"End of September" track listing; 01. Isolated 02. Fallen 03. A place to go 04. Exile 05. Inner voice 06. Left in this world 07. Waiting for the rain 08. Silence 09. Autumn breaks.
End of September is available for pre-ordering at the Ulterium Records Store: www.ulteriumstore.bigcartel.com.
End of September online: www.endofseptember.net / www.facebook.com/endofseptember / www.ulterium-records.com.
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SHADOWSIDE SIGNS WITH INNER WOUND RECORDINGS:
Inner Wound Recordings are proud to announce the signing of the Brazilian heavy metal act Shadowside to the label. Their up-coming album Inner Monster Out will be released on May 11 in Europe and on May 22 in North America.
Power, energy, intensity. These three words defined Shadowside's career path very well, a band that is considered nowadays the rising star of Brazilian Rock/Metal. Inner Monster Out brings a heavy, bold, aggressive and intense sound, accompanied by what's considered by the fans and reviewers as one of the most powerful female vocals in the scene today.
"Inner Monster Out" was produced, mixed, and mastered at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden by Fredrik Nordstrom (Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames), and features guest vocals from the likes of Bjorn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork), Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), and Niklas Isfeldt (Dream Evil). The artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, Iced Earth].
Shadowside vocalis Dani Nolden comments on the signing; "We are very excited about the worldwide release of "Inner Monster Out" and extremely proud to work with Inner Wound Recordings! As if by fate, even the label name and our album title fit. A hardworking, artist-friendly company, and it's safe to say it's the best place Shadowside has ever been! We can't wait to have you all listening to the album, it's the heaviest and surely the best one we've done so far. Play it loud!"
Check out the music video for the track Angel with Horns over at YouTube: youtu.be/bmpib_jyo20.
Inner Monster Out track listing; 01. Gag Order 02. Angel With Horns 03. Habitchual 04. In The Name Of Love 05. Inner Monster Out 06. I'm Your Mind 07. My Disrupted Reality 08. A Smile Upon Death 09. Whatever Our Fortune 10. A.D.D. 11. Waste Of Life 12. Ace Of Spades (Bonus Track).
Shadowside are confirmed to perform at the Metal Open Air festival that takes place in Sao Luis, Brazil April 20-22. The lineup consists of bands such as Anthrax, Blind Guardian, Megadeth, Venom, Symphony X, Andre Matos, Anvil, Saxon and many others.
"Inner Monster Out" will be released in Japan on March 14th through Spiritual Beast.
Shadowside online: www.shadowside.ws / www.facebook.com/shadowsideband.
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TAINTED NATION SIGN MANAGEMENT DEAL:
UK's modern hard rock band Tainted Nation have sign a worldwide management deal with Germany's Rock N Growl Management. Tainted Nation are: Pete Newdeck – Vocals (Eden's Curse, Grim Reaper, Killers, Steve Grimmett), Pontus Egberg – Bass (The Poodles, Lions Share, Zan Clan), Ian Nash – Guitar (Steve Grimmett, Lionsheart) and Mark Cross – Drums (Firewind, Outloud, Helloween, Kingdom Come). Rock N Growl and Tainted Nation are currently shopping the recording F.E.A.R., produced by Pete Newdeck and mixed/mastered by Dennis Ward, securing a record deal very soon, to get out live and start the talking!
Pete Newdeck, UK based drummer, singer and song writer, who is mostly known for his work with Eden's Curse and bands like Grim Reaper, Killers and Steve Grimmett, started writing songs with band mate and friend Ian Nash, also Steve Grimmett's guitar player in 2009.
Being on tour with Eden's Curse supporting Scandinavian band Stratovarious and Firewind in May 2009 on their UK tour, Pete and Mark Cross, drummer of Firewind at the time, also Outloud, ex – Helloween, Kingdom Come …), became close friends and talked about the idea of forming a new band, only this time with Newdeck as the lead singer!
Newdeck's vocal abilities were truly convincing and in spring 2010 Pontus Egberg, Bass player of Sweden's rock sensations The Poodles completed the line-up. Newdeck, Nash, Cross and Egberg, recorded their debut album in the UK and mixed and mastered it in Germany under the supervision of Dennis Ward, producer of many successful international artists and Tainted Nation was brought to life.
The four of them gave interviews to the British press and announced the new band at Firefest in Nottingham, UK on October 30. Tainted Nations' music can be described as a commercial, modern and powerful sounding rock mix.
A sample of Tainted Nation's new song Dare You, from their forthcoming F.E.A.R., is available here: soundcloud.com/rockngrowl/tainted-nation-dare-you-sample.
NO BROKEN HEART FOR IDOL PERFORMER:
Following a performance of White Lion's Broken Heart on American Idol this week, the band's frontman Mike Tramp spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about it:
American Idol finalist Colton Dixon had a hell of a time with this week's "songs from the year you were born" theme. The 20-year-old was born in 1991, which some may remember as that purgatorial period between the hair metal days of the late 1980s and grunge, which really took off the following year. As Dixon tells it, of the 100 or so songs he was presented with, he only recognized two and, despite Chris Daughtry's advice to pick something the audience knows, he went for the more obscure route: a modest hit by Danish-American hard rockers White Lion called "Broken Heart."
"I'm an emotional guy when it comes to music and I really like expressing my feelings in song -- it's one reason why I chose 'Broken Heart,'" Dixon told The Hollywood Reporter following Wednesday's show. "I had so much fun with it and loved the way it turned out."
So did judge Jennifer Lopez, who had never heard the song before, but complemented Dixon excitedly, calling the Tennessee native a "lover" and telling him he looked "pretty" when he sang. Steven Tyler, on the other hand, thought it was the wrong song for Dixon's "voice and passion" and added, "I didn't feel the song go anywhere."
But what did White Lion's own singer think of Dixon's performance? We reached rocker and co-writer Mike Tramp in his home country of Denmark where he told THR he had "nothing but praise and the absolutely the best to say about Colton, his voice and his passion for music. I enjoyed his performance and conviction of the song. Colton has my support all the way, he is a true star."
As for Tyler's comments, Tramp seemed baffled, especially since the two frontmen go back. Said Tramp: "What's wrong with Tyler? White Lion toured with Aerosmith for three months back in 1987 and we became friends. I would say he knows pretty well who White Lion is and that 'Broken Heart' is a key part in the foundation to the band and why we were successful in the 80s."
Tramp didn't cut Idol's backing band much slack, either. "It's a shame they couldn't lay down a better groove based on what they get paid or at least listen to the original better, even though they were doing their own version," he jabbed.
"Broken Heart," originally released in 1985 and then rerecorded in 1991, was the first song written for White Lion with American bandmate Vito Bratta shortly after Tramp arrived in the U.S. in 1983, and while it wasn't the band's highest charting single (1988's "When the Children Cry" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100), it would, in a way, end up being their last. The band decided to split in September 1991, the same month Nirvana's Nevermind was released.
Today, Tramp is a solo artist, currently working on his sixth album.
ArticleLink: www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-colton-dixon-broken-heart-white-lion-300627 / Idol: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YufDq0Bo0UI and the studio version for iTunes www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ZuRJEusQ0.
OVERLAND AND JUPP TO PERFORM AT CHARITY FUNDRAISER:
The "Just Say Yes" Fund was set up in memory of Mark Bulman, who died in Oct 2010 at the age of 21, and the fund is now celebrating its first year in operation by holding a gig and fundraiser on Friday April 20th 2012. All the money raised will go to Young Adults in Newcastle's RVI and Freeman Hospitals where treatment is no longer curative, helping to create some happiness and create memories for families and friends.
Cover Story UK, featuring Steve Overland and Pete Jupp (FM) along with Mike Brooks, will be performing on the night and there will be an auction and other fundraising activities during the evening. For fans of FM it will be a great opportunity to see the guys doing something different!
The event takes place at Newton Aycliffe WMC (DL5 5NU) and tickets are available now at www.justsayyesfund.com costing just £6 (+ £1 postage if needed, collection on the door is available). For those wishing to make a weekend away in Durham/Yorkshire there are plenty of good hotel facilities locally - email justsayyesfund@hotmail.co.uk for more information or call 07738 259220.
DENNIS DeYOUNG SAYS YES TO STYX POSSIBILITY:
Classic Rock Revisited have a nice long interview with the always entertaining and insightful Dennis DeYoung. Within the interview Dennis states his desire to once again perform with Styx:
Jeb: After all the BS that has gone down, would you want to play with the band again?
Dennis: Here's the thing: I have never ever said one bad thing about the music that we created. You want to know why? It's because I don't believe it. I think the music we created is something to be proud of – some better than others as we've already discussed.
Jeb: So if Tommy or JY called you on the phone today and asked you to rejoin Styx as a touring and recording member of the band, would you join Styx again?
Dennis: Yes.
Read the full interview: www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewdennisdeyoung.htm.
R.I.P DOOBIE BROTHERS DRUMMER:
LONGTIME Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has died at the age of 65. The band's manager, Bruce Cohn, said in a statement that Hossack died of cancer on Monday in his home in Dubois, Wyoming.
Hossack played with the group from 1971 to 1973 and re-joined in 1987. His drumming can be heard on early hits including Listen To The Music, China Grove and Blackwater. He stopped performing with the band two years ago while struggling with cancer. Doobie Brothers co-founder Tom Johnston said, "Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers ... He was an incredible musician."
Hossack grew up in New Jersey and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by a son and daughter.
R.I.P. Michael.
NewsLink: www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/doobie-brothers-drummer-michael-hossack-dies-aged-65/story-e6frg8n6-1226298813260.
KEE MARCELLO AND ALANNAH MYLES ON TOUR IN SWEDEN:
Kee Marcello and band are heading out on the Rockstjärnen Gud Glömde tour ("The Rockstar God Forgot"). The tour also features Alannah Myles, Deep Purple's Don Airey, plus guests from Noice and Easy Action. On selected dates TNT will be joining the show.
For more info see: www.keemarcello.com or www.alannahmyles.com.
Here are the dates:
23 Mar 12 Umeå - Aula Nordica.
25 Mar 12 Sundsvall- Tonhallen.
28 Mar 12 Västerås - Västerås Konserthus.
29 Mar 12 Uppsala - Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
30 Mar 12 Sälen - Högfjällsshotellet.
31 Mar 12 Gävle - Gävle Konserthus.
1 Apr 12 Eskilstuna - Lokomotivet.
4 Apr 12 Uddevalla - Agnesbergshallen.
5 Apr 12 Nykoping - Rosvalla.
6 Apr 12 Skövde - Arena.
7 Apr 12 Strömstad - TBA.
8 Apr 12 Linkoping - Crusellhallen.
11 Apr 12 Jönkoping - Konserthuset.
12 Apr 12 Stockholm - Circus.
13 Apr 12 Borås - Åhaga.
14 Apr 12 Örebro - Conventum.
TANK REVEAL ALBUM ARTWORK:
British rock legends Tank are in the studio finishing the highly anticipated follow up to their 2010 album War Machine. New material entitled War Nation is scheduled for release on June 4 in Europe and June 5 in USA (via MVD) and today the band reveal its cover artwork.
Cliff Evans: "The painting was done by infamous London graffiti artist 'Jay Bryce' exclusively for TANK. We've always admired his work and it's an honour to be the first band to feature his artwork on an album cover."
The tracklist of War Nation will include the following songs: 1. War Nation 2. Song For The Dead 3. Justice For All 4. Don't Dream In The Dark 5. Grace Of God 6. Wings Of Heaven 7. Hammer And Nails 8. One Good Reason 9. State Of The Union 10. W.M.L.A.
Apart from the new album, TANK will also release their first ever live DVD later this year. Recordings were made while opening for Judas Priest in 2011 and during the bands show at Stodola Club, Warsaw on March 9th 2012. The set list will include fan favourites such as 'This Means War', 'Echoes of a Distant Battle' 'Power of the Hunter' and 'The War Drags Ever On' plus future classics such as 'Judgement Day' and 'Phoenix Rising'.
Tank current line-up: Mick Tucker (guitars), Cliff Evans (guitars), Doogie White (vocal), Chris Dale (bass guitar) and Steve Hopgood (drums).
SECOND STEELHINE RELEASE FOR DAVE HENZERLING:
Guitarist Dave Henzerling (King Kobra, Big Cock) has released the second song from his new Steelshine project. Says Dave: "I've had this project (Steelshine) brewing in my head for some time. This new song is part of a ten song collection that I'll be releasing one-per-month, aggregating all into a complete album towards the end of the year. There's a lot of diverse stuff coming up, but I believe there's a cohesive thread weaving through all the songs. It's been a great privilege working with my good friend John Covington on drums again and with stellar vocalist Seann "Tarsha" Nicols. "Laughing With The Sinners" borrows heavily from my days listening to Led Zeppelin LPs, mixing some psychedelic Jimi Hendrix in for good measure ("Third Stone From The Sun"...?). Seann really kicks ass on this one. The lyrics are a by-product of my repressed Catholic upbringing, but with hopefully enough tongue-in-cheek entendre to not make things too intense. Hope you like it and thanks for listening."
Streaming here: sinners.driverwildmusic.com / Purchase here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/laughing-sinners-single/id510502339.
STAR-STUDDED OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE COVER ART DEBUTS, DUE IN STORES JUNE 5:
Due in stores nationwide in North America on June 5, Versailles Records presents the FIRST definitive Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne's 40 year reign as the Prince of Darkness over the ever-thriving Heavy Metal genre he helped invent, No More Tears: A Millennium Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne- 1971-2012 features rock and metal superstars and many of the hottest rock and metal bands on the rise from around the globe covering Ozzy's Black Sabbath and entire solo catalog performed in full-length, hit by hit chronological order over the course of a 3-CD set! The Tribute will feature exclusive liner-note commentary from a wide range of record producers who worked with Ozzy in the studio, including Ron Nevison, Duane Baron, Keith Olsen, and Michael Beinhorn; and the track listing features star-appearances from Vince Neil (Motley Crue), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), Stu Hamm (Steve Vai band), Gregg Bissonette (Joe Satriani, Spinal Tap, David Lee Roth band), Derrick LeFevre (Lillian Axe), Chris Poland (Megadeth), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion), Brad Gillis (Nightranger, Ozzy Osbourne Band), Gary Moon (Three Dog Night, Nightranger), Eric Singer (Kiss, Black Sabbath, Badlands, The Cult), Paul Taylor (Winger), Keri Kelli (Alice Cooper Band, Slash's Snakepit, LA Guns, RATT), and Richard Kendrick (Near Life Experience).
The box-set also features bands from around the globe celebrating Ozzy's legacy, including from North America: Leaving Eden, Bugsy Parker, Slant, Kingshifter, High Voltage, The Madeleine Haze, Fierce Atmospheres, Endless Vendetta, Tattoo Frank, Shane Doss, Metalhorse, Santagata, Takara, Mr. Thumb, Dawn of the Final Day, In His Blood, Cryptic Chaos, Mr. Murray, Dennis Deen, Ravage, A New Decree, Skyscreamers, All But Impossible, Sage4, and Jeries Alfreih; Snakeskyn Whiskey, Titan's Eve, and Rose Reiter from Canada. From Europe: Dirty Rose, Annihilation, Attica Rage from Scotland; Critical Solution from Norway; Doom Dogs, Just One Fix from Sweden; W.A.N.T.E.D. from Greece; Snowblind, Matanuska, Cornivus, Cry Havoc, Black Iris from Britain; Critical Solution, Erling Solem from Norway; Stonedirt from Hungary; Stalwart, Trelleborg from Russia; Quatermoc from Spain; Kinoath from Australia; and from South America: REACT and Ozzmosis from Brazil; Riffuz, Nasty Reputation from Mexico; and Matvey, Al Solo / Manuri from Argentina.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MATT SINNER OF PRIMAL FEAR ON RICH DAVENPORT'S ROCK SHOW:
Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week (repeated Saturday 17th March from 08:00am - 10:00 am UK time at www.totalrock.com) featured an exclusive interview with Primal Fear's Mat Sinner. Matt discussed the recording and songwriting processes for the band's new album "Unbreakable", their new guitarists and tour plans, and selected three songs from the new release to be played on the show. Matt also talked about his other band Sinner, and his musical influences, including Thin Lizzy, and chose a track from Sinner's last album "One Bullet Left" and a Lizzy classic.
The show is now available for streaming at this link: www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-matt-sinner-primal-fear-interview (Note: the Matt Sinner interview begins at around the 24 minute mark)
This week's show also features classic tracks and killer new cuts from Kings X (from the "Burning Down Boston" live album in aid of drummer Jerry Gaskill's medical expenses), Eden's Curse, Glenn Hughes, Jorn, Reckless Love, Saxon, Judas Priest, Fair Warning, Blackfoot, Freedom Call, Savage, Donnie Vie and Y&T, and will also be available for streaming on Mixcloud from Friday 16th March at www.mixcloud.com/richdav1.
ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS DEBUTS 'THE PIT':
(March 2012) – Envision Radio Networks® is proud to debut The Pit, a three-hour classic metal show that engulfs listeners in the metal scene from the '80s and early '90s. The Pit is hosted by Cutter, a staple in NE Wisconsin radio, who has spent 15 years on the air at Active Rock and Mainstream Rock radio. The Pit is produced by veteran Program Director Jason Hillery, who says: "When it comes to metal, Cutter knows what's up. He completely lives the lifestyle, and his knowledge of the scene is the best in the biz."
Each weekend, The Pit relives the glory days of classic metal and features music from the artists who built this explosive genre, including Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Metallica, Anthrax, Judas Priest, Korn, Slayer and Marilyn Manson. Cutter stops down from the nostalgia just long enough to highlight new metal in a weekly "Then and Now" segment and to interview the metal greats that helped mold the speaker-shredding musical movement, such as Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Dave Ellefson of Megadeth, and George Lynch of Dokken.
We found Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff at the coffee maker, wearing a Metalshop t-shirt and refilling his Anthrax mug. When asked for comment, Danno said "What can I say? I love metal music. Whether it's Charlie Kendall, Full Metal Jackie and now Cutter from The Pit, if they're playing metal then I'm banging my head!" Danno also added that there are hidden messages to be found, if you play this quote backwards.
The Pit can be heard every Saturday night on Green Bay's 93Rock WRQE-FM. Stations interested in more information visit www.envisionradio.com or contact Melissa Bachtel at 216-831-3761 or melissab@envisionradio.com.
CHINAWHITE GUITAR PLAYER PETER COX STARTS A NEW PROJECT: FOREST FIELD:
The ambition of Forest Field is to create an aurally caressing combination of ambient / new age and progressive rock. Expect vintage sounds like piano, mellotron or Hammond, combined with sequencing, guitars, solos, melodies, etc. At the moment the recording of first album Pioneers Of The Future is commencing nicely. Part instrumental and part vocal tracks.
Besides Peter Cox on guitars, keyboards and drums, there will be several guests: Chinawhite band mate Sander Stappers on bass / First guest vocalist to be revealed is Aukje Peeters / An American singer and multi-instrumentalist with an extensive back catalogue will sing a couple of tracks. His name will be revealed soon…
On the website (www.forestfield.nl) more info, and besides that already several video clips, teasers, fun stuff and a free bonus track are available. But that is not all. At the moment we are looking into finding more guests vocalists, male or female. If you live somewhere near the middle of Limburg (Netherlands) or are able to record (at home), and are willing to participate, please contact us via band@forestfield.nl for more info.
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So what if your voice is shot by Monday morning? You just had the time of your life. In addition to their musical performances, the artists will be mingling alongside fans during the four-day excursion. "Didn't I just see Artimus Pyle in line for the breakfast buffet?"
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