quinta-feira, março 31, 2011

Black Country Communion reveal artwork for album No.2


Black Country Communion, the English-American hard rock band featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham, and keyboardist Derek Sherinian, have released the artwork for their much-anticipated second album "2". The album will be released in the UK and Europe on June 13th by Mascot Records and in America on June 14th by J&R Adventures. 


An exclusive look at the album artwork for "BCC 2"

On June 9, the band will kick off a 7-date US summer tour in San Diego. The band will then embark on a UK/European tour. UK dates include Llandudno Cymru Arena (23 July), London's High Voltage Festival (24 July), Leeds O2 Academy (26 July), Newcastle O2 Academy (27 July), Glasgow 02 Academy (29 July), and Manchester Academy (30 July). 24 Hour Ticket Hotline: 0871 230 1101 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0871 230 1101      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Book Online: http://www.seetickets.com/ and http://www.thegigcartel.com/.

Black Country Communion's self-titled debut album was released in Sept. 2010 to rave reviews. The album stormed the #1 position on the Official UK Top 40 Rock Album Chart; #13 in the Top 40 Album Chart and #2 in the Top 40 Indie Album Chart. It made #3 in Classic Rock's "Critics Album of the Year" poll, while Planet Rock listeners crowned them Best New Band of 2010.

Recent live shows in the UK in December 2010 had the Birmingham Mail calling their performance "rip-roaring" and "breathtaking." Classic Rock reported "a scorching set from start to finish."

Fans can quench their thirst with a free download from BCC guitarist Joe Bonamassa's new critically acclaimed album "Dust Bowl". The album, Bonamassa's twelfth, entered the UK Album Charts this week at #12 and #10 in Germany, making this his best chart debut yet. Download the first single "Dust Bowl" at www.jbonamassa.com/DustBowl.
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ARRAYAN PATH - Two new albums & a new name!


ARRAYAN PATH (formerly ARRYAN PATH) announce not one but two new albums and also introduce the band's new name!

ARRAYAN PATH's upcoming (third) album, which as already announced will be titled "Ira Imperium" will be released in September. The album will also feature a very special guest vocalist whose name will be revealed in April. "This guest appearance is quite special and we feel it deserves an announcement of its own so we'll leave it for a little bit later..." as Nicholas Leptos, vocalist and main songwriter comments. So fans will have to be just a little bit patient!

ARRAYAN PATH will have not one but two albums in a short period of time! Following the release of "Ira Imperium" a new album will come out in early 2012. It will be titled "Stigmata" and more details regarding that will be made available at a later stage. Both albums will be released by Pitch Black Records and die-hard fans can of course expect special limited editions for both albums.

The band has also made the move towards slightly modifying its name of over ten years. This was done for obvious reasons and the fact that it became extremely annoying for all band members trying to convince others on the meaning of their band's name. It was decided to simply add an extra 'A' in 'arryan', thus changing the pronunciation and of course obliterating even the tiniest concern that ARRAYAN PATH is in any way related to Nazism or any kind of racism or other extreme political views.

Commenting on this, Nicholas Leptos says that "this was always evident through our lyrics and live shows but despite our best efforts to try to convince people otherwise some still chose to look at it differently. What does the new name mean…? Absolutely nothing! The decision to modify our name wasn't easy but we felt it was needed so there you have it. ARRAYAN PATH's music will remain in the same style and "Road to Macedonia" and "Terra Incognita" will still be played live and will still be mentioned in our discography".

The band's second album, "Terra Incognita", released in 2010 through Pitch Black Records, was recently nominated for IMPALA's Independent European Album of the Year Award and ARRAYAN PATH is already scheduled to make a number of appearances this year including the Ayia Napa Youth Festival in Cyprus (August), Germany's Swordbrothers Festival in September and a December show in Athens along with Atlantean Kodex.

For more info on ARRAYAN PATH and a look at the band's new logo visit http://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
http://twitter.com/pitchblackrcrds
http://www.facebook.com/pitchblackrecords
http://www.myspace.com/pitchblackrecordsmetal

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Three of a Perfect Pair

Three of a Perfect Pair performs Thursday, Aug. 25, at Bearsville Theater but they could just as well be called Three Kings. Guitarist Adrian Belew, bass player Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto have all logged time in the seminal prog rock band King Crimson.

Read more:
http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Coming-attractions-for-March-31-1314668.php#ixzz1IAsRW2i2
 
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John Lees' Barclay James Harvest will be playing another German festival this summer.



John Lees' Barclay James Harvest will be playing another German festival this summer, the Anklam Open Air Festival on Saturday, 25th June.
The full list of JLBJH festival dates confirmed so far for this summer is as follows:
17th June: CH - Schauffhausen (Munotzinne) Open Air, guests Eating Black Milk
25th June: D - Anklam Open Air
23rd July: UK - London High Voltage Festival -
http://www.highvoltagefestival.com/
27th August: D - Soltau-Heidepark Open Air
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segunda-feira, março 28, 2011

Allan Holdsworth will be performing at the BAKERSFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL

Allan will be performing at the BAKERSFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL on Saturday, May 7, 2011, featuring Ronald Bruner, Jr. on drums and Ernest Tibbs on bass. Be sure to catch all the excitement of the two day festival! Go to www.bakersfieldjazz.com for more information.
 
Also, Allan will be performing at the JOHN WACKERMAN DRUM FESTIVAL in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Visit www.johnwackerman.com for all the details.
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NeraNature - promo track available to stream on Myspace

"Shattered", the first track promoting the debut solo album by Nera, the vocalist of the Polish metal band Darzamat, is available to stream on Myspace. New material entitled "Foresting Wounds" will be released under the moniker NeraNature by Metal Mind Productions on the 9th of May. "Shattered" was among the first tracks written by Nera and makes a great foretaste of what can be find on the album.
 
NeraNature was founded by Nera in 2009. The project appeared as a space where the air is filled with matters lingering in her head, a bit more intimate, private and sometimes bizarre and freakish. "I've been waiting for a long time for the right place and time to find an outlet for my personal thoughts and beliefs. This is the time and place" – explains Nera.
 
The name of the band is a combination of two words: Nera, the nickname of the vocalist, and Nature, referring to a reflection on a deep connection with the environment. It can also be interpreted as the nature of Nera – a diversity of views reflected in the songs. The feminine character of lyrics imbued with the feminist outlook on life constitutes one of the most significant elements of the projects, touching upon such issues as man's detachment from nature and running away from himself/herself.
 
The debut album  entitled "Foresting Wounds" will contain 11 compositions. On this Youtube website you can find a short trailer promoting the album.

NeraNature online:
www.myspace.com/neranature
www.neranature.pl (official fanpage)
 
Metal Mind Productions

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domingo, março 27, 2011

IZZ Releases Stirring Version of Peter Gabriel’s ‘Red Rain’

Doone Records is pleased to announce the release of Peter Gabriel's "Red Rain" as arranged, performed and recorded by IZZ, available now on iTunes and all other digital download retailers. This classic track from Gabriel's hit record "So" provides a perfect base for IZZ's own blend of melodic sense and powerful rhythmic interplay.

IZZ delivers an energetic and dynamic take on the track which features the unmistakable sound of guitarist Paul Bremner, whose unique delay-infused introduction to the song drives the distinctive arrangement. Completing the one-two punch is the propelling rhythm section of bass and drums from Greg DiMiceli and John Galgano. IZZ's version of the song provides the listener with a different take on this Peter Gabriel gem, while paying due respect to the original song. IZZ fans and Gabriel fans alike are sure to enjoy this new take on a classic track.
 
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sábado, março 26, 2011

New Music from a King Crimson ProjeKct

A Scarcity of Miracles'
A new release in a series of King Crimson "ProjeKcts".
 
Available in three editions:
 
CD/DVD-A double digipak in slipcase
Limited Edition 200gm heavy weight vinyl in gatefold sleeve
Standard Cd
 
T-Shirt and magnet, showcasing stunning P J Crook artwork, also available.
To read more about these exciting new releases, or to place a pre-order, click on the following image.  To learn more about available discounts, please read details below image.
 
Pre-order the CD or CD/DVD-A release and the vinyl and receive a free magnet.
 
Pre-order the CD or CD/DVD-A, and the vinyl, and the t-shirt, and automatically receive 15% off of each item. (Frequent Fliers receive 20% discount.)
 
For details on other special offers, contests and new items in the shop, please visit www.innerknotrecords.com to view the latest DGM mini Musings newsletter.
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NEARfest 2011 Cancelled

It is our sad duty to inform you that the 2011 edition of the North East Art Rock Festival has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales. This unfortunate result is likely the product of lower-than-expected interest in a transitional lineup of talented international acts combined with a slow-to-rebound U.S. economy. Despite utilizing our well-established avenues of communication and traditional revenue streams, including the annual Patron Program, it has become apparent to the five of us that ceasing operation of NEARfest 2011 is truly the only recourse.

Though enthusiasm for an experimental new direction was not sufficiently obtained, we do greatly thank those of you that had already purchased tickets for your continued support. Rest assured that all tickets purchases will be refunded in full, including the donation portion of any Patron ticket. If an Patron would like to retain their donation status with the festival to help offset any cancellation fees we may incur, please contact Jim Robinson (jim@nearfest.com) privately by email. For those who have already booked airline travel, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you can get the most value out of any non-refundable tickets. All hotel and ca rental reservations should be well outside their respective penalty windows.

We also apologize to the bands that were scheduled to play in 2011. We always look forward to presenting an exciting and diverse lineup of wonderful bands from around the world, and that includes getting to know some of the personally. We are truly sorry that we cannot have you grace our stage this year.

Please note that no decisions have been made regarding the long-term future of the festival.
 
Sincerely,

Ray Loboda, Operations Coordinator
Jim Robinson, Business Director
Kevin Feeley, Production Manager

Chad Hutchinson, Co-Founder
Rob LaDuca, Co-Founder
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KEITH EMERSON Writes New Piano Piece For Japan

"The Land of Rising Sun"
「日出ずる国へ」

Keith Emerson's New Piano Piece
Written For The People of Japan

 
KEITH EMERSON "The Land Of Rising Sun" - VERSION II

Keith Emerson composed a message and music for the people in Japan on March 11, 2011 - the day the monstrous earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan. It was recorded on the same day as he watched the nightmarish news footage of the event.

This video is offered free of charge for download. Keith asks everyone to donate to Japan and other disaster stricken areas of the world instead. Thank you

Keith expresses his sincere sympathy to those who lost their loved ones, and to everybody who is affected by the earthquake.

キース・エマーソン（エマーソン、レイク＆パーマー）は２０１１年３月１１日、イギリスにて日本での東日本大震災と津波のニュースを見ながら, 日本の皆様の励ましにすこしでもなれば、とこの曲を作曲し、同日に録音しました。このビ� 83�オは無料で提供されております。キースはその代りに、これを見た方々に日本へ、そ して世界のあらゆる災難の被災地への寄付を呼びかけております。

東日本大震災によりご家族を失われた方々、そして被災されましたすべての皆様に謹んでお見舞い申しあげます。
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APOCALYPSE launches in April its 25th Anniversary Box-set including book, DVD, Live CD and the new studio album "2012 Light Years From Home"

Heroes of the Brazilian progressive rock, APOCALYPSE prepares for the release of the most audacious project of its career: a box-set in cellebration of its 25 years!  

Unpublished work in the national progressive rock, the box will bring a DVD of the concert recorded in September 2009 at the Hall of Acts of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, the live CD Magic Spells bringing classic tunes of the band's career, a book written by the journalist and producer Eliton Tomasi telling the whole story of the band and, finally, the new APOCALYPSE studio album.

Titled 2012 Light Years From Home,  the new album will be the successor of the high acclaimed The Bridge Of Light  from 2008 (Musea Records). The album will mark the premier of the new drummer, Fábio Schneider.

2012 Light Years From Home was recorded at Refugio Studios in Porto Alegre and produced by the band. The album will bring the tracks "Take My Heart", "The Angels And Seven Trumpets", "On The Way To The Stars", "Till Another Side", "Morning Light", "Find Me Now", "I Cry In The Infinity", "To Kiss The Tears Your Cry", "Blue Angel", the epic "2012 Light Years From Home", besides "New Sunrise" and "Set Me Free" that are available on Myspace - www.myspace.com/apocalypsebr
 
The new  album 2012 Light Years From Home and all the content of the box will be accompanied by a very special package. An exclusive poster will also be part of the package.

APOCALYPSE's 25th Anniversary Box-set is a product funded by the project "Financiarte" from the city of Caxias do Sul and hits the stores in April.

For Further Information: 
www.apocalypseband.com   
www.myspace.com/apocalypsebr 
www.twitter.com/apocalypseband 
www.youtube.com/apocalypseprog

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Stream A New Within Temptation Track At FYE

Retailer FYE is streaming an exclusive Within Temptation track entitled "Iron" from their upcoming The Unforgiving . Pre-order the new album at FYE.com and get an autographed booklet from the band. Also the first 25 pre-orders will receive The Unforgiving issue #1 comic book. Head to your local FYE next week and purchase the album and you will also receive an exclusive lithograph poster from the comic book.

Listen to the new track right here.

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Nightwish In Studio Footage/Announce First Tour Date

Finnish symphonic metal masters Nightwish are hard at work recording their new album. Recently the band posted some in studio footage of them capturing the full orchestral sound plus a variety of other instruments.
Check Nightwish at Angel Studios, London 14. - 20.2.2011
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcxjKlUcjXo&feature=player_embedded

Nightwish has also announced the first date for their next world tour. The Imaginarium World Tour will kick off on January 21st, 2012 at The Gibson Theater. This will be the biggest Nightwish production ever on US soil and will be the only show in the US until later 2012.
 
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Nemesea signs deal with Napalm Records

We are really happy and excited to announce that we have signed a record deal with Napalm Records. Teaming up with Napalm Records is something we have been looking forward to for quite some time now. We've been working really hard on our new album and are very excited that Napalm has taken us under its wings. A great record company that believes in Nemesea! There's a lot of emotion on this album, as well as power and anxiety. The upcoming album is filled with strong and powerful songs, as well as beautiful fragile ballads. We are confident that Napalm Records will bring the music where it belongs.

New drummer for Nemesea

A while ago Steven and Nemesea decided to part ways. We will remain friends and wish him all the best. We are very happy to announce that we have already found a new drummer. His name is Frank van der Star. Frank also did the drum recordings for the new album. You can read more about Frank on his website.

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Memories Of Machines, the new project from Tim Bowness (No-Man) and Giancarlo Erra (Nosound).

Warm Winter is the hugely anticipated debut album by Memories Of Machines, the new project from Tim Bowness (No-Man) and Giancarlo Erra (Nosound).

While drawing on the atmospheric nature of their main bands, MoM carves out a unique space for itself with an emphasis placed on direct song-writing and powerful instrumental arrangements, as much as on mood.

Recorded in the UK, the US, Italy and Sweden, Warm Winter includes stellar guest contributions from the likes of Peter Hammill (Van Der Graaf Generator), Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree), Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, No-Man etc), Julianne Regan (All About Eve), Jim Matheos (OSI/Fates Warning) and Huxflux Nettermalm (Paatos).

Offering an ambitious yet accessible combination of epic Art Rock and bittersweet, singer-songwriter intimacy, the album contrasts rich melodies, soaring choruses and stunning guitar solos (Warm Winter, Before We Fall) with ethereal Ambient experiments (Lost And Found In The Digital World), and haunting, narrative-driven songs, such as the highly personal Schoolyard Ghosts.

Shifting from the sweetly delirious optimism of Change Me Once Again and Beautiful Songs You Should Know to the desolate self-reflection of the closing Electronica / Chamber Classical hybrid At The Centre Of It All, Warm Winter is an assured and emotionally cohesive debut that ably highlights the sympathetic musical chemistry between Bowness and Erra.

The album, which is available as a digi-pack cd and a limited edition heavyweight vinyl release, was mixed by Steven Wilson and mastered by Jon Astley (The Who, Led Zeppelin, Tori Amos).
All pre-orders come with a postcard signed by Tim and Giancarlo.
 
Tracks

New Memories Of Machines (1.31)
Before We Fall (5.12)
Beautiful Songs You Should Know (4.59)
Warm Winter (5.34)
Lucky You, Lucky Me (4.17)
Change Me Once Again (5.56)
Something In Our Lives (4.11)
Lost And Found In The Digital World (5.14)
Schoolyard Ghosts (5.32)
At The Centre Of It All (7.26)

Credits

Produced and arranged by Tim Bowness and Giancarlo Erra
Mixed by Steven Wilson at Nomansland

Mastered by Jon Astley at Close To The Edge

All titles written by Bowness/Erra, except Schoolyard Ghosts (Bowness) and Lost And Found In The Digital World (Bowness/Erra/Fripp)

Memories Of Machines is

Tim Bowness - vocals, guitar on Schoolyard Ghosts
Giancarlo Erra - guitars, keyboards

With:

Michael Bearpark - volume swell guitar on Schoolyard Ghosts
Stephen Bennett - electric piano, synth solo on Schoolyard Ghosts
Andy Booker - drums on Schoolyard Ghosts
Marianne de Chastelaine - cello on Beautiful Songs You Should Know and At The Centre Of It All
Peter Chilvers - bass on Schoolyard Ghosts
Myke Clifford - saxophone on Schoolyard Ghosts
Colin Edwin - double bass on At The Centre Of It All
Robert Fripp - soundscapes on Lost And Found In The Digital World
Peter Hammill - guitars on At The Centre Of It All
Alessandro Luci - bass on Before We Fall, Warm Winter and Change Me Once Again
Paolo Martellacci - keyboards on Before We Fall and Change Me Once Again
Jim Matheos - guitar atmospherics on Something In Our Lives
Huxflux Nettermalm - drums on Before We Fall and Warm Winter
Julianne Regan - backing vocals on Before We Fall and Change Me Once Again
Aleksei Saks - trumpet on Lost And Found In The Digital World
Gabriele Savini - acoustic guitar on Change Me Once Again
Steven Wilson - guitars, keyboards on Lucky You, Lucky Me
Gigi Zito - drums on Change Me Once Again

Recorded and engineered by Giancarlo Erra
Additional recording and engineering by Stephen Bennett and Steven Wilson

Recorded in the UK, USA, Estonia, Sweden and Italy, Spring 2006-Autumn 2010

Photography by Katherine Mager (katherinemager@googlemail.com)
Layout and design by Carl Glover for Aleph Productions

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quarta-feira, março 23, 2011

New York Dolls premiere new video for single 'Fool For You Baby'

To coincide with this week's release of the New York Dolls' critically acclaimed fifth studio album 'Dancing Backward in High Heels', the band has released a promo video for their new single 'Fool For You Baby'.  The video, directed by Jeremy Johnstone (Mono, Young Widows), features original Dolls founding members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain.

The video for 'Fool For You Baby' showcases the Dolls in a circus tent.  Guitarist Syl Sylvain is the circus ring leader, and as the camera moves through the circus ring, more characters are revealed including a fire breather, a strongman, and a sword swallower.  Singer David Johansen appears in the background and gradually dances forwards in slow motion as he sings the lyrics. 

It's a poignant, cinematic homage to rock and roll, and the Dolls' first official promo music video since 'Dance Like A Monkey', which is taken from the 2006 album 'One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This'.  Watch the 'Fool For You Baby' video on YouTube:
 
 
or view it on Vimeo:
http://vimeo.com/20810274. 

The video dovetails the New York Dolls forthcoming UK tour dates: O2 Academy Newcastle (March 27), Manchester Club Academy (March 29), London Old Vic Tunnels (March 30-31).

Click here for the official press release about the new album and the UK tour dates: http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/newyorkdolls/album.htm

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Bob Dylan "Box Of Vision" Limited Edition

Box Of Vision are pleased to announce the BOB DYLAN Archive; an officially licensed triple book collection. Beautifully packaged in a luxurious, linen-covered showcase box, the Archive is comprised of:

* The Storage Book, which gives fans the ability to store and organise their existing Bob Dylan CD catalogue and memorabilia. The Storage Book is specifically designed to hold all 43 of Dylan's CD albums, it has additional room for later retrospective hits albums and compilations, and is expandable to store even more.

* A stunning 220-page hard back LP Artwork Book, showcasing all of Dylan's iconic album artwork in chronological order; as if you're holding his entire collection of LPs in your lap.

* The Catalography - a brand new, unique discography including excerpts from historical reviews and classic advertisements spanning Dylan's incredible career.

To read more about the BOB DYLAN Archive's contents, and to take the virtual tour - http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/bobdylan/BoxOfVision.htm

The BOB DYLAN Archive is available pre-order now from
 
 
The limited edition first print will be released in April 2011 and will be available from select retailers in time for Father's Day on Sunday June 19th.

Ideal for fans, collectors and gift-giving, the BOB DYLAN Archive is the ultimate tribute to the musician Rolling Stone calls "the most influential American musician rock & roll has ever produced."

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Brian Eno "1971 - 1977 : The Man Who Fell To Earth" on DVD May 17

Documentary featuring exclusive interviews, archival footage,
performance and studio film and more

Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno - Brian to his friends, Eno to the rest of us - defies categorisation. Musician, composer, record producer, music theorist, singer and visual artist covers some of what he does, but he's probably best known for his early work with Roxy Music, his production duties for U2 and Coldplay and as one of the principal innovators of ambient music. But however he's pigeon-holed, this remarkable, creative visionary remains amongst the most influential individuals to have ever worked within the music industry.

This documentary film - the first ever about Eno - explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 and 1977, the period that some view as his golden age, others as just one era in a long, extraordinary and very eclectic career.

Featuring numerous exclusive interviews, contributions from a range of musicians, writers [including his official biographer], colleagues, collaborators and friends - plus archive footage, performance and studio film and an abundance of arguably the most exceptional music ever created. 

Also contains many extra features including extended interviews, digital biographies and more.

 
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Banda do Sol celebrates good repercusion on media

The new album "Tempo" was mixed in the United States by the ex-Yes guitarist, Billy Sherwood
 
Tempo is the title of the album that marks the return of the veteran Brazilian progressive rock band BANDA DO SOL. The album was mixed in the United States by the ex-Yes guitarist Billy Sherwood, which also have produced bands like Motörhead, Toto and Ratt. The mastering was also made in the United States by the legendary Joe Gastwirt (Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Pearl Jam, Ramones, etc).

Tempo release show happened August last year in the city of Sorocaba, Sao Paulo state. At the time, BANDA DO SOL played with the Symphonic Orchestra of the city and had the distinguished participation of Billy Sherwood. Over 7000 people attended the event.
 
Tempo was received with open arms by progressive rock fans worldwide. Nevertheless, the album only got positive reviews on press. Critics are full of praise for BANDA DO SOL. 
The website "Progressive Rock & Progressive Metal", have elected "Tempo" as "Album of The Month" (in August 2010) and also published that "Tempo is full of wonderful musical elements around a symphonic progressive rock, the sound quality is the best in best, the arrangements are so intenses, the instrumental is full of amazing emotions... Brilliant, fantastic, and an amazing album and band, highly recommendable..."
(http://www.progressiverockbr.com/monthaugustbandadosol2010.html)

Tempo is being well received even in the specialized heavy metal media, such as the respected Brazilian webzine Novo Metal. Tempo was voted one of "Best Brazilian Albums of 2010" by the editor Matheus Vieira. On the review of the album, the same journalist reported: "With lyrics of good taste, Banda do Sol makes a beautiful sound, clean and with feeling. Formed by musicians with vast experience in the Brazilian scene, this album shows the band wonderful songs as "Quem Eu Sou?","Yes Blues" and "Tempo".

Although aimed to progressive rock - a music segment with no good space in the mainstream media - BANDA DO SOL is finding its place among the mass media. The journalist Marcelo Moreira of the major Brazilian newspaper, Jornal da Tarde, devoted an entire edition of his column 'Combate Rock' to write about BANDA DO SOL. The title of his story could not be more appropriate: "Brazilian Progressive Rock has name: Banda do Sol"

BANDA DO SOL's Tempo can be found for sale at Livraria Cultura - www.livrariacultura.com.br - major Brazilian books and cds store with worldwide delivery. To purchase the Cd directly from the band, write to eliton@somdodarma.com.br

For Further Information:
www.myspace.com/bandadosol
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SCRAPE announcement- EVERGREY coming to Vancouver

The Invisible Orange & SCRAPE presents...

EVERGREY's first ever headlining show in Vancouver w/ guests Sabaton /
Powerglove / Blackguard / The Absence...

@ Venue on Oct.3/11...

Tickets go on sale exclusively @ SCRAPE records instore and online on April.16...

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136641906404456

http://www.scraperecords.com

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Odin's Court release new album "Human Life in Motion"

Human Life in Motion is a concept album with an introspective look at the individual's life and
mind. Each song deals with a primary human emotion and takes the listener on a journey
through a range of feelings and textures. Brookins comments, "While [the last Odin's Court
album] Deathanity was philosophical and macro in scope, Human Life in Motion is more introspective and personal, dealing with the human mind and experiences. Since we set out to make Deathanity a very artsy album, this latest effort was designed to be more accessible and catchy. That doesn't mean that the intricacies or diversity of the music are gone, but it does mean that those characteristics are much more transparent to the casual listener."

Odin's Court draws from classic inspirations such as Pink Floyd, Boston, Queen, Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Journey as well as more modern bands such as Devin Townsend, Counting Crows, Type O Negative, OSI, Porcupine Tree, and Tool.

You can find and "like" them on Facebook and their own web site is
http://www.OdinsCourtBand.Com
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King Crimson at Sendai 1995

King Crimson, show was recorded in Sendai, Japan in 1995 with the proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross
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UK Zero Tour with Eddie Jobson and John Wetton

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segunda-feira, março 21, 2011

Artillery's My Blood out today!

Artillery's brand new album "My Blood" has just been released in Europe and Japan.
 
"My Blood" is the follow-up to their highly acclaimed album "When Death Comes" from 2009 and contains 11 blistering tracks that fill the void between past glory and future splendor. New material was recorded between November 2010 and January 2011 at Medley Studios in Denmark with Søren Andersen as the producer. The band promote the new album with a video clip to the track "Warrior Blood" available on Metal Mind Productions' channel on YouTube.

What can we expect from the musical side of the new album? Guitarist Michael Stützer says: "The sound is a bit more heavy than it was on 'When Death Comes'. The music is a mixture of our previous albums 'When Death Comes' and 'By Inheritance', with a slight touch of 'Terror Squad' and 'Fear of Tomorrow' with some oriental pieces."
 
So far their new record is getting rave reviews from European media. Here is the one from Greece: "Artillery definitely have sold their soul to the devil! Like another Faust the band and its members seem to have a second youth. How else can I explain the fact that the band opens this album with the amazing and over 7 and a half minutes long song entitled "Mi Sangre (The Blood Song)" which truly is an example of how thrash metal music must be played. And this song is only an appetizer, because what comes after it, can only be described as 'all hell breaks loose'." You can read the entire review here.
 
The album is available as a jewel case CD and as a digipak CD including 2 bonus tracks. Japanese edition of the album includes an exclusive bonus track which is not available elsewhere. The US release date is set for 5th April (via MVD).
 
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1440
Barcode: 5907785036833
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1441 DG (ltd. CD Digipak)
Barcode: 5907785036840 (ltd. CD Digipak)
Format: CD / CD DG
Genre:  thrash metal
Release date: 21.03.2011 Europe / 05.04.2011 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
1. Mi Sangre (The Blood Song)
2. Monster
3. Dark Days
4. Death Is An Illusion
5. Ain´t Giving In
6. Prelude To Madness
7. Thrasher
8. Warrior Blood
9. Concealed In The Dark
10. End Of Eternity
11. The Great
 
Bonus tracks (ltd. digipak only):
12.  Show Your Hate 2011
13.  Eternal War 2011
 
Metal Mind Productions
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domingo, março 20, 2011

The Red Masque Upcoming Gigs (PA, DC/MD, NJ)

Upcoming shows that we would like to share with you.
 
THIS SATURDAY! 03.26.2011: The Red Masque & Radio Eris plus David S. Aponte DJing from his eclectic, and exotic collection of music between sets. At Hoi Polloi Studios, (in the Amber Street Studios Building), 3240 Collins Street, Philadelphia, PA. $8 door donation. 8 PM. See the facebook event page here:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182668308441533
 
Come early as this will be a very intimate space to see the Red Masque. We will be performing for over an hour in this BYOB arts space. We will also be playing out some music that has not been played out live before.

05.01.2011: Moraine, The Red Masque and K2, The Fire, 412 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123; 267-671-9298. $10. More details to come.
 
Info:
Moraine: http://www.moraineband.com/about.cfm
K2: http://www.reverbnation.com/k2band
 
05.21.2011: Sonic Circuits Experimental Music Series at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. $8. 8 PM. With Mary Kavalauskas. Link to show Details: http://www.dc-soniccircuits.org/calendar/show/30/2011-05-21-the-red-masque-mary-kavalauskas-pyramid-atlantic/ 
 
08.06.2011: Elephant Talk Music Festival, Atlantic City, NJ. Details TBA.
 
For the latest details, please visit The Red Masque's BRAND NEW website at http://www.theredmasque.com or join our fan page on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Red-Masque/6347572365
Check out a youtube clip from our last show that a fan took:
 
http://www.theredmasque.com/downloads.html
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muCnUOS8Tqc
 
Our own video tape from this show had technical problems (won't play in the correct speed when we import it in the computer; however, our video guy things he knows what the problem is now so we're going to video tape our next show and hopefully have it up on youtube for you in the near future!)
 
The Red Masque
http://www.theredmasque.com

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sábado, março 19, 2011

Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater sends a Musical Message To Japan

In the light of the horrible tragic events that happened last week in Japan, Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess posted a special video on his YouTube channel earlier this week. The video includes an original composition from Jordan. In the video description Jordan says "A musical message for my friends in Japan who are dealing with this terrible natural disaster."

Jordan Rudess - For Japan
http://www.youtube.com/v/x13B5gwVg8Y

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A message from Power of Prog helping Japan

Artwork by ED Unitsky
As many of you know I not only run a label but am involved in many other music projects that revolve around the promotion of music. Well the most recent project that has taken precedence over everything is our new charity CD called STRENGTH. Strength is a Digital CD to help raise money for the people of Japan, in the aftermath of the tragic Tsunami and Earthquakes that have devastated the country since March 11, 2011 it will be available for sale come Tuesday March 22nd and that's because we are still receiving and vetting songs for this release.
 
This release would not have happened without the music community coming to the rescue and donating music for such an important cause. We have set up so that people can buy just one track or the entire CD (looks like it may be a 2CDset) for a minimum price or they can donate more if they wish. You can preview what is up so far, here is the link. http://thereishoperecords.com/album/strength

I have put up a very special album on the 7th day this week. There is a draw back if you are not a friend of the 7th day you will never know what I am talking about.

"I am excited to say that in the coming weeks we have 2 new releases due, Contrast by Morre and String Theory by The RoboDrum. Some big announcements next week, one of which is we have just signed a new band from Israel. More on that so stay tuned. One last thing I would like to welcome the many new people on this website".

Visit Power of Prog at: http://powerofprog.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
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MEKONG DELTA TO HEADLINE PROGPOWER EUROPE

ProgPower Europe have announced two more bands for the Saturday night - progressive metallers MEKONG DELTA from Germany and a newer act, WHITE WALLS from Romania.
 
MEKONG DELTA
have been high on the wish lists of festival fans for a number of years and will bring their combination of progressive and thrash metal to a happy ProgPower crowd almost 20 years to the day since their first ever gig in Holland.
 
The festival now has 10 acts named with just 5 more to follow - there's a real mix with some established acts, some bands doing the festival circuit and a couple of fairly unknown bands.
 
A check of the new website http://progpower.eu/ will show you links to loads of accommodation as well as a guide to travelling to Baarlo. It's really easy and today nowhere is really that far. The music speaks for itself.

The following bands have already been booked for this year's edition of the festival:

THE BARSTOOL PHILOSOPHERS (nl)

SEVENTH WONDER (swe)

SCHIZOID LLOYD (nl)

WHITE WALLS (rom)

IN MOURNING (swe)

MEKONG DELTA (ger)

SKY ARCHITECT (nl)

KINGCROW (it)

SOLE REMEDY (fin)

REDEMPTION (usa)

Bands that want to play ProgPower Europe in the future will only be chosen from those that send a full promo package. Don't send us a message asking for us to take a look at your website and don't send audio files. Send your promo package to:

PROGPOWER EUROPE
Vergelt 5a
5991 PJ, Baarlo (L)
THE NETHERLANDS
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quarta-feira, março 16, 2011

NeraNature reveal new details on the debut album

Nera, the vocalist of the Polish metal band Darzamat, reveals new details on her forthcoming debut solo album "Foresting Wounds", which will be released under the moniker NeraNature by Metal Mind Productions on the 9th of May. Earlier, in April, a radio single entitled "Shattered" will be released to promote the album, along with the cover song "The World is Not Enough" from the repertoire of Garbage.
 
NeraNature was founded by Nera in 2009. The project appeared as a space where the air is filled with matters lingering in her head, a bit more intimate, private and sometimes bizarre and freakish. "I've been waiting for a long time for the right place and time to find an outlet for my personal thoughts and beliefs. This is the time and place" – explains Nera.
The name of the band is a combination of two words: Nera, the nickname of the vocalist, and Nature, referring to a reflection on a deep connection with the environment. It can also be interpreted as the nature of Nera – a diversity of views reflected in the songs. The feminine character of lyrics imbued with the feminist outlook on life constitutes one of the most significant elements of the projects, touching upon such issues as man's detachment from nature and running away from himself/herself.
 
The debut album entitled "Foresting Wounds" contains 11 compositions. Today, Nera reveals its tracklist:
 
1. Shattered
2. Precious Now
3. The World is Not Enough* (Garbage's cover)
4. Woman Soul
5. Oblivion
6. Broken
7. Disappointed
8. Some Air
9. Scar
10. Before
11. Dormant
12. Someone
 
On THIS Youtube website you can find a short trailer promoting the album.
 
NeraNature online:
www.myspace.com/neranature
www.neranature.pl (official fanpage)
 
Metal Mind Productions

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LOST IN THOUGHT and the album "Opus Arise"

"This is a must for all fans of Threshold, Circus Maximus, Pagan's Mind and Seventh Wonder." A new generation of Progressive Metal has been born in Wales by the up and coming Lost In Thought. Lost In by the up and coming Lost In Thought. Lost In Thought formed in late 2007 when David Grey and Simon Pike embarked on a quest to find other musicians to compose and perform progressive tinged music with. Linking with Greg Baker and Chris Billingham, they soon became a force to be reckoned with in their home of UK.

After completing their line-up with vocalist Nate Loosemore, the band recorded a demo EP early 2010, immediately grabbing the attention of well-renowned booking and management company Intromental Worldwide. Setting out to write and record their debut album in the fall of 2010, the band realized that they had been composing 8 songs that weren't just of "newcomer status", but really were of as high quality as any contemporary progressive metal album out there. Sweden's Inner Wound Recordings label recognised the talent and potential, and signed the band for a spring 2011 release. The debut album, "Opus Arise", was recorded at home in Wales, and sent off to Denmark to be mastered by Jacob

Hansen (known for Volbeat, Mercenary, Destruction, Pretty Maids, Rob Rock a.o).

The band has a wide variety of musical influences, which is incorporated in their music. Combining the elements of progressive rock/metal, melodic metal-core and symphonic metal to create their unique and epic sound. From all these musical elements, Lost In Thought's music consists of both heavy and distinct riffs, large orchestrations, melodic guitar and keyboard unisons, epic vocal melodies, variable time signatures and dynamic ballad sections. At the same day the debut album "Opus Arise" is released, the band will embark on a one month long tour supporting Delain and Serenity at venues across Europe. Do not miss out on this exciting new band!

Lost in Thought line-up:
Nate Loosemore - Vocals
David Grey - Guitars & Vocals
Greg Baker - Keyboards
Simon Pike - Bass
Chris Billingham - Drums

Specials: Mastered by Jacob Hansen [Volbeat, Pretty Maids, Destruction]. On tour with Delain and Serenity in April / May!

Tracklist:
01. Beyond The Flames
02. Entity
03. Blood Red Diamond
04. Seek To Find
05. New Times Awaken
06. Delusional Abyss
07. Lost In Thoughts
08. Assimulate, Destroy
 
Lost in Thought discography:
2011: Opus Arise [Inner Wound Recordings]
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Flaming Lips Limited Edition Picture Discs Back in Stock!

The Flaming Lips online store is excited to announce that we found a very small number of limited edition picture discs that have not been available in years! Be sure to visit the MUSIC section of the store and get any 3 of these picture discs for $40 now while supplies last!

Fight Test Vinyl 7"
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 Vinyl 7"
The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song Vinyl 7"
 
Looking for even MORE Flaming Lips vinyl??
A reminder: "HEADY NUGGS: THE FIRST 5 WARNER BROS. RECORDS 1992 – 2002," the five vinyl disc Box Set collection will be released on April 16th, otherwise know internationally as Record Store Day. The Flaming Lips official store will carry an exclusive colored vinyl edition of this box set, which will be made available starting on April 16th. Stay tuned for more info!

Flaming Lips Are On Tour!
The Flaming Lips have recently announced several tour dates, including music festivals that span all over the globe. See all of the tour dates and stay tuned for new show announcements by visiting the "Tour" section of flaminglips.com. SEE TOUR DATES

FlamingLips.com

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Zip Tang record release show - A Night Of Adventurous Music

Night Of Adventurous Music & our BIG Record Release Show for our latest album "Feed Our Heads". Also with two great, sonically and visually stimulating original bands - Von Frickle - featuring mind bending music from their 9th album, and District 97 - with 2007 American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist, Leslie Hunt on lead vocals!
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Lisa Middelhauve (ex-XANDRIA) will join SERENITY for upcoming touring activities in 2011!

Lisa on this issue: "Being a SERENITY fan it is like a dream becoming reality. Think of your idols offering you to tour with them... That's crazy! I am so excited about this cooperation and look forward to join the band within the next days!"

Lisa will do all upcoming shows with SERENITY as support to LEAVE'S EYES, EPICA & DELAIN. Also the "Death & Legacy" release party this week on Friday 18th in Wörgl/Austria will be enforced by Lisa Middelhauve as well as all other shows (despite Vienna)!

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