Joe Holmes

Thu
30
Apr

Focus On Metal - JOE HOLMES

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Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Podcasts & Radio

"In the last few years we've seen several great artists return to active duty after being away for several years (sometimes decades) and this week we have one of em', guitarist Joe Holmes. Joe has been out of the music biz for quite a while but he's made a strong comeback with his new band Farmikos. On this weeks show we'll talk to Joe about the genesis of Farmikos and their self titled release as well as his past history with Ozzy and David Lee Roth. Go to Farmikos.com to find out more about what Joe is up to these days."
 
www.focusonmetal.net and ITunes under "focus on metal"
 
 
Fri
17
Apr

One On One With Mitch Lafon - JOE HOLMES & BILL LEVERTY

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Friday, April 17, 2015
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Podcasts & Radio
 
In episode 104 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Mitch is joined by American Rock guitarist JOE HOLMES who discusses his new band FARMIKOS, replacing Jason Becker, working with DAVID LEE ROTH, his time with OZZY OSBOURNE, does he have any regrets, being a student of the late RANDY RHOADS, where has he been for the last 15 years and much more.

JOE HOLMES - speaking of his audition for David Lee Roth: "The day I went in to audition, there was a line outside Dave's house. The first song I did was Panama. When I did it - I see Dave smiling. Second song was Yankee Rose then I did part of Gigolo and that was it. After that they cut the line off and went for Mexican food."

In the episode's second interview, Mitch is joined by Michael Angelo Batio who discusses his new essential collection, Shred Force 1, NITRO, playing fast and much more.

This episode is co-hosted by FIREHOUSE guitarist, Bill Leverty.

For more about JOE HOLMES visit: http://www.farmikos.com and on Twitter: @Farmikos
For more about MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO visit: http://www.angelo.com
For more about BILL LEVERTY visit: http://www.facebook.com/LevertyMusic and on Twitter: @Leverty

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, Lita Ford and Warrant. Visit:   http://www.heavymontreal.com

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Tue
09
Dec

FARMIKOS Set January 15, 2015 as Release Date For Debut Album

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Thursday, January 15, 2015
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News Feed
FARMIKOS SET JANUARY 15, 2015 AS RELEASE DATE FOR DEBUT ALBUM
 
 
(Los Angeles) Farmikos, the Los Angeles based band consisting of former David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Joe Holmes & Singer/Songwriter Robbie Locke are excited to announce that they will be releasing their self-titled debut album "Farmikos" on January 15, 2015.  "Farmikos" will be available in Digital Download and Compact Disc formats through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, CD Baby.
 
The self-titled debut album features ten original songs penned by Holmes & Locke with writing contributions on eight songs by Brent Hoffort.  The album features Robert Trujillo on bass and Brooks Wackerman on drums alongside guest appearances by Skindred's Benji Webbe & Candiria’s Ken Schalk
 
The album was co-produced by Joe Holmes and Rich Mouser.  Mouser handled the engineering, mixing and mastering of the album at The Mouse House Studios.  The album was recorded directly to two-inch tape.  Mouser  has lent his talents to albums by Weezer, Dream Theater, Transatlantic, and many others.  "In making the album we always tried to keep the sounds raw and organic, recording to analog tape and using natural room reverb for the drums. We rode the line between classic and modern"  - Rich Mouser
 
Radio personality and host of  VH-1 Classic’s “That Metal Show”, Eddie Trunk had this to say about Farmikos "I always get asked about new bands I like, The music Farmikos is making is amazing! Can't wait for a full CD." 
 
Farmikos are currently seeking bassist and drummer to round out the band.
 
TRACK LISTING:
01.  Scapegoat
02.  Am I One
03.  Kings Of Dust
04.  The Spoon And Sun
05.  Fragile
06.  The Sound Of My Gun
07.  Ascension
08.  I Was Them
09.  Exit Stencils
10.  Facing East
 
FARMIKOS:
Joe Holmes - Guitars
Robbie Locke - Vocals
 
Co-Produced by Joe Holmes and Rich Mouser
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Rich Mouser at The Mouse House in Los Angeles, California
 
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