quarta-feira, dezembro 21, 2011

Doogie White & La Paz – cover artwork and tracklist revealed

As recently announced Metal Mind Productions will release "Granite", first album by Doogie White & La Paz. This unique album will be out in early 2012 but today the band revealed its cover artwork and tracklist. Front cover illustration of "Granite" was done by the Polish graphic designer Jarosław Wieczorek.
 
La Paz were formed in Lanarkshire, Scotland in the summer of 1984 by Chic McSherry (guitars), Doogie White (vocals) and Alex Carmichael (bass). At the first rehearsal together they hit it off immediately on a personal level - they also liked the same music and they had the same influences and heroes (Purple, Rainbow, Journey, Gary Moore) so they started to recruit other members to try to form a band and go do some gigs. Andy Mason (keyboards) joined the trio and he fitted in from the start, even though he was still at school when he joined. Drummers were always a problem and, over the life of the band, La Paz went through almost as many as Spinal Tap. Unquestionably the loudest and the most accomplished was/is their current drummer, Paul McManus.
 
La Paz played live regularly, sometimes playing up to a hundred gigs in a year. They played the world-famous Marquee Club in London as well as at some festivals in Milton Keynes and they were featured regularly in Kerrang! (Derek Oliver becoming a big fan of the band) and attracted interest from a number of UK and US record companies, finally agreeing terms with one of them for a three album deal. But it was not to be - for reasons which were never explained by the record label the deal fell through at the very last minute. Sadly the band didn't survive for very long after that. They did their last gig on 15th October 1988 and then Doogie moved to London to join Midnite Blue, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Cornerstone, Yngwie Malmsteen and now the mighty Tank. And then legendary DJ Tom Russell of 96.3 Rock Radio called Doogie and asked him if he would do some acoustic numbers at The Garage in Glasgow for Rock Radio's Birthday Bash in January 2008. Doogie agreed and asked Chic to play guitar. It was a big ask after 20 years: almost 1000 people, Doogie singing alone and Chic with one flamenco guitar! "We had such a blast though and it woke up so many great memories in both of us that we decided to give it a go with the full band for my 50th birthday" said Chic. And so the full band started to rehearse and it was clear that they could still play a bit. The band just gelled: just like old times and the gigs were a terrific success. And so the idea of re-recording some of the favourites from the set that had never had a proper production job was conceived.
 
"Granite" is an album with its roots in the past but its energy in the present. Metal Mind Productions will release "Granite" on 13th February 2012 in Europe and 6th March 2012 in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1457 DG
Barcode: 5907785037311
Format: CD DG
Genre:  hard rock
Release date: 13.02.2012 Europe / 06.03.2012 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
1. Too Good To Lose
2. This Boy
3. Lesson In Love
4. Amy
5. Just For Today
6. What Do You Say
7. Still In Love
8. Young And Restless
9. Shame The Devil
 
Metal Mind Productions
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Pendragon reveal the title, cover artwork and tracklist of their forthcomin​g DVD / Blu-Ray!

As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release a brand new DVD by the legendary British band Pendragon. Live DVD entitled „Out Of Order Comes Chaos" will be available in March 2012. It contains a show recorded in Katowice during the Polish leg of the tour promoting the band's most recent album "Passion". For the first time in their career, live material will be released also on a Blu-Ray. 
 
Nick Barrett: "We've tried to do material that we haven't played very much before, particularly in Poland, and for the DVD we've changed the set drastically so that people don't buy the new DVD and it's just got the same songs as the last one."
 
Here is the final tracklist:
 
1. Passion
2. Back in the Spotlight
3. Ghosts
4. Not of this World
5. Comatose
6. If I Were the Wind
7. Freakshow
8. Empathy
9. This Green and Pleasant Land
10. Shane
11. Feeding Frenzy
12. Nostradamus
13. Last Man on Earth
14. Indigo
15. Prayer
16. Paintbox
 
Bonus video:
 
Interview with Nick Barrett
„...Some of the Order"
„...Some of the Chaos"
 
Also includes:
 
Biography
Discography
Photo gallery
Desktop images
 
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FORTRESS EUROPE: LONDON now online (The Big Shiny Prison Vol. II - new book c/o Ryan

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12.21.11**

Ryan Bartek unleashes "FORTRESS EUROPE: LONDON"

(Chapter One of new book "FORTRESS EUROPE: The Big Shiny Prison Vol. II")

Acclaimed underground journalist Ryan Bartek has just released Chapter One of his forthcoming book "FORTRESS EUROPE (The Big Shiny Prison Vol. II)" as a FREE PDF Download.

This document "FORTRESS EUROPE: LONDON" features interviews with members of industrial legends KILLING JOKE, funeral doom godfathers PANTHEIST, sXe titans HELLO BASTARDS, weirdo punk crushers ARMED RESPONSE UNIT, progressive black mettalers FEN & hardcore champs FLOWERS OF FLESH & BLOOD, as well as a barrage of industry insiders & renowned metal/punk journalists.

Also included in this PDF Download is the Prologue to "FORTRESS EUROPE" which was released earlier this year & features face-to-face interviews with Polish death metal legion HATE, Grecian black metal kingpins ROTTING CHRIST, & the USA's own blackened extreme metal machine LECHEROUS NOCTURNE.

"FORTRESS EUROPE:LONDON" details the first week of Bartek's travels throughout the European Underground during Summer 2011. "FORTRESS EUROPE (The Big Shiny Prison Vol. II)" is the follow up to 2009's critically acclaimed "The Big Shiny Prison" -- a book in which the author traveled the USA covering all forms of counterculture fringe through a genre-bending combination of nonfiction journalism & the classic autobiographical road novel.

With "FORTRESS EUROPE," the author takes it to the next level while investigating the true state of the European Underground throughLondon,Paris,Amsterdam,Berlin,Prague,Copenhagen,Stockholm,Helsinki,Milan,Ljubljana,Venice,Bologna&Brussels.

"FORTRESS EUROPE:LONDON" can be downloaded here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?2zyw4u4sdtly8na

"FORTRESS EUROPE:LONDON" can also be viewed/downloaded via Google Documents:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajgzlGMTYuiZdG4RzstX-xTH89ms1HPddVDOOmfDGXw/edit

Despite offers for publication, Ryan Bartek will be releasing "FORTRESS EUROPE (The Big Shiny Prison Vol. II) as a FREE PDF early 2012. The full manuscript will feature a number of face-to-face interviews with members of LAIBACH, Rotting Christ, Wolfbrigade, Killing Joke, Moonsorrow, First Blood, Enochian Crescent, Funeral Winds, Hello Bastards, Fondlecorpse, Defeated Sanity, Armed Response Unit, PANTHEIST, Deranged, Beherit, Abortion, General Surgery, Dickless Tracy, Fides Inversa, Arkangel, Excavated, HATE, Vanguard, Pyramido, Black Breath, Spacemen 3, El Schlong, Ingurgitating Oblivion & legendary Detroit writer/60's radical Mr. John Sinclair + many more...

"FORTRESS EUROPE" is the third book by Ryan Bartek. To download any of his other material (books/music), links can be found at the following site: http://ryanbartek.angelfire.com/blog/
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Imagery: debut album recordings finished

The brazilian progressive power trio IMAGERY finished the recordings of its debut album.  Titled The Inner Journey,  the CD will bring tracks from the band's praised demo and from the singles released by the group.

During the whole production process of The Inner Journey, IMAGERY has been posting a diary on the band's Youtube official page. Fans from all around the world have been following the videos.
 
Check out:

Produced by Julio Anizelli (Mamaquilla, Terra Celta, Marina Fonseca), The Inner Journey  arrives on stores in March of 2012.

For Further Information:
www.facebook.com/imageryprog (Facebook)
www.youtube.com/imageryprog (Youtube) 
www.twitter.com/imageryprog  (Twitter)
www.myspace.com/imageryprog (Myspace)
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Michael Schenker "Temple Of Rock" - US Tour 2012

(Featuring Robin McAuley)
Launches February 15 in San Francisco

Michael Schenker, a true purveyor first-class hard guitar rock, released the aptly titled "Temple of Rock" on October 11 on CD, digital formats, and vinyl. He will now be touring with Robin McAuley in support of the album...

 02.15.12 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MEZZANINE 

02.16.12 - SANTA ROSA, CA

- THE LAST DAY SALOON

02.17.12 - PORTLAND, OR - DANTES


02.18.12 - TACOMA, WA - BACKSTAGE BAR & GRILL


02.19.12 - SEATTLE, WA - STUDIO SEVEN

02.20.12 - VICTORIA, BC - 9 ONE 9 NIGHTCLUB 

02.21.12 - VANCOUVER, BC - VENUE NIGHTCLUB

02.23.12 - ORANGEVALE, CA - THE BOARDWALK

02.24.12 - CORONA, CA - MARQUEE 15

02.25.12 - WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

- HOUSE OF BLUES

02.26.12 - SAN DIEGO, CA

- 4 TH AND B CONCERT THEATRE 

02.28.12 - TBA

03.01.11 - LIBERTYVILLE, IL - AUSTINS 

03.03.12 - DETROIT, MI - HARPOS

03.04.12 - ETOBICOKE, ON - THE ROCK PILE

03.05.12 - CLEVELAND, OH - PEABODY'S

03.07.12 - SPRINGFIELD, VA - JAXX 

03.08.12 - FOXBOROUGH, MA - SHOWCASE LIVE

03.09.12 - ASBURY PARK, NJ - THE STONE PONY

03.10.12 - NEW YORK, NY

- THE GRAMERCY THEATRE

03.11.12 - ALLENTOWN, PA - CROCODILE ROCK 

03.15.12 - TBA 

03.16.12 - SAN ANTONIO, TX - BACKSTAGE LIVE SA

03.17.12 - DALLAS, TX - TREES 

03.18.12 - TBA

03.20.12 - TBA 

03.21.12 - TEMPE, AZ - CLUB RED

03.22.12 - LAS VEGAS, NV - VAMP'D 

03.23.12 - AGOURA HILLS, CA - THE CANYON CLUB

03.24.12 - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - THE COACH HOUSE
 
The list of Schenker's successes is extensive... As a young man he lent his very special sound, together with his brother Rudolf, to the Scorpions, which later made the band one of the first real international hard rock stars from Germany. In the 70s, he similarly helped the British rock legends U.F.O. to their definitive breakthrough, turning songs like "Rock Bottom" or "Doctor, Doctor" into hits everyone knows. 

In 1980, it was time for him to form the first band of his own... The Michael Schenker Group, or MSG for short. Some of the world's best musicians were asembled, cavorting with founding members such as Gary Barden, Don Airey or Simon Phillips. Not forgetting that no one less that Roger Glover from Deep Purple manned the production console for the first record. Since then, the three letters MSG have become a synonym for honest, hand-crafted and impelling premium hard rock.

Now, after extensive touring, and following a well-earned rest, Schenker has returned with his group to add a new jewel to his creative work. Names such as Pete   Way, Wayne Findlay, Neil Murray and Chris Slade still represent the highest of standards and get aficionados' heartbeats racing. One of the biggest treats is his collaboration with the former Scorpions drummer, Herman "the German" Rarebell, as well as his beloved brother Rudolf. And yet the list is even longer with Doogie White (former member of the Rainbows), Super drummer Carmine Appice and Elliott Tichy. However the one name missing in 2011 is Gary Barden. Michael Voss, the new vocalist, is more than "just" a replacement. The experienced producer and singer showed just what he is capable of during the last MSG tour.

Schenker says:

"The Temple of Rock is within me where I create since I was introduced to the amazing invention of the distorted Guitar which is for me the most enjoyable and the best possible way to express myself. The Rock Guitar Sound that I fell in love with, mostly expressed as Lead break, is what I have nurtured and treasured all of my life. Combined with the infinite spring from within and the amazing musicians around me I keep expressing an ongoing development of my Art(Being). With Temple  of Rock I am entering a new stage of my life, a new level of existence enjoying life more than ever, reaping the joy of all sorts of developments from the past.
 
 Also, it seems to me that collectively, with true expressive makers of Rock Music, we have been building the external Temple Of Rock for many years and have now come to the point of putting on the roofing and celebrating the almost completion of the Temple. All generations of this period are meeting all over the world on one stage it seems celebrating an Era of 'Hand Made Rock' which will never be the same again due to invention of new technology but of course New Temples and New Wonders will arise to enjoy expressions in new ways."
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Gazpacho - "March of Ghosts" - new studio album.

Our 7th studio album "March of Ghosts" will be available on Kscope from 27th February 2012. "March Of Ghosts" is the band's follow-up to "Missa Atropos", which was released on Kscope in 2011 along with the live album, "London".

While "Missa Atropos" was a long story about one person leaving everything behind, "March of Ghosts" is a collection of short stories.

The idea was to have the lead character spend a night where all these ghosts (dead and alive) would march past him to tell their stories. Characters include Haitian war criminals, the crew of the Marie Celeste, a returning American WWI soldier who finds himself in 2012 and the ghost of an English comedy writer who was wrongly accused of treason.

They are short stories. They are a march of ghosts. They are tales that need to be told.

And these tales can be heard from February 27th 2012.

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terça-feira, dezembro 20, 2011

TANK to record first live DVD

Tank, the legendary British Heavy Metal Band, plan to record their first live DVD. The band featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-Rainbow/Yngwie Malmsteen frontman Doogie White, ex-Bruce Dickinson bassist Chris Dale and ex-Helloween/Firewind drummer Mark Cross will record their show on March, 9th 2012 in Stodola Club in Warsaw (Poland).
 
Cliff Evans: "We're really looking forward to making our first ever Official Tank Live DVD. It's something we've wanted to do for a long time and gives us the chance to show our fans around the world what a Tank show is all about. The DVD will include old favourites such as  'This Means War', 'Echoes of a Distant Battle' and 'Power of the  Hunter' plus future classics such as 'Judgement Day' and 'Phoenix Rising' plus many more.  Get ready for 'WAR MACHINE LIVE!' DVD."
 
Tank has also begun their work on the follow up to the "War Machine" album from 2010. Doogie, Mick and Cliff have been busy writing new material. While it is too early to give details on the tracks, they are said to be in a similar vein to "War Machine" but with a heavier angle. Working song titles so far include, "One Thousand Deaths", "War Without End" and "Heavier Than Thou". The album is scheduled for release in Spring 2012. Full details to be confirmed soon.
 
Tank - official website: http://tankofficial.com/
 
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Strange Land - New Track Available Now!

It's been a while, but Strange Land is happy to let you know our first new track since 2009 is out now. You can download "Under Watchful Eyes" for free, or chip in a little to help the cause. Get high quality versions, including FLAC, here http://strangeland.bandcamp.com/track/under-watchful-eyes or grab the 192 bitrate mp3 from our RN page. Thanks for sticking with us, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know what you think of the tune!

This is the first new track from Strange Land since becoming a studio duo. We're working parallel paths, finding ourselves writing both stripped down songs, and playing in the studio sandbox more than ever. This one is on the stripped down side. We're releasing the songs one by one as 'pay what you want' downloads, and you can have them for free if you like. Once we have enough material out we'll put together an album package with some special bonuses. Obscurity is the enemy, that's why we want you to have the track for free. All we ask is that if you can't chip in 50 cents or a buck, share the song with your friends.
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NEARfestNe​ws New hotels in the Bethlehem area

For those looking to set up their lodging for NEARfest Apocalypse in June, there are a few new hotels in the area...

Hyatt Place Bethlehem
Courtyard Marriott

Both have special rates for NEARfest-goers. Please visit the Lodging page on our website for more details and special rate codes for other area hotels. More codes are on the way as well.

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2 WEEKS LEFT TO PLEDGE YOUR TICKET TO OHIOPROG 2012 ON KICKSTARTER

There are 2 weeks left to pledge your ticket to the OhioProg festival on Kickstarter. Roughly 45 tickets have been pledged so far and another 350-400 need to be pledged at the various ticket levels in order to reach the goal and hold OhioProg 2012. The process is like pre-ordering your ticket, except that your order is canceled if the goal is not met. The goal date is set to January 2, 2012 at 11:59PM (EST).

It is important that everyone who is going and is planning on going pledge their ticket. We'd like to consider alternatives to move forward but that depends on what the final number is on Kickstarter.  All the ticketing info and additional event info can be found on the Kickstarter page as well as the festival website.

http://tickets.ohioprog.com
http://www.ohioprog.com

OhioProg 2012 is set to take place September 7th, 8th & 9th of 2012 at the Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. The tremendous 15 band lineup represents 5 countries.

Friday, September 7, 2012 "A Tribute to the Classics" Pre-Show
Going for the One perform the music of Yes (USA)
Gende's Giant perform the music of Gentle Giant (USA)
Script for a Jester's Tour perform the music of Marillion and featuring original Marillion drummer Mick Pointer and Nick Barrett of Pendragon (UK)

Saturday, September 8, 2012 "Main Event"
Orphan Project (USA)
Persephone's Dream (USA)
RC2 (Spain)
Glass Hammer (USA)
FM (Canada)

Saturday, September 8, 2012 "After-Party" at The Auricle
Dag Swanö (Sweden)
Gravity (USA)

Sunday, September 9, 2012 "Main Event"
Kinetic Element (USA)
After the Fall (USA)
Cryptic Vision (USA)
Arena (UK)
Nightingale (Sweden)

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terça-feira, dezembro 13, 2011

Alias Eye and "In-Between"

Our new album "In-Between" is finished! The album will be release worldwide in March 2012 (labels: Quixote Records/Progrock Records USA) and will feature nine original songs and one cover: a new version of Beggars Opera's 'Time Machine' featuring Martin Griffiths and Philip Griffiths on the vocals!  If you'd like to listen to a selection of tracks and a full song (the album's opener, Arabesque), check out our myspace site:

http://www.myspace.com/aliaseye

The songs are more in tune with our first album, "Field of Names" when it comes to a strong focus on melody and diversity. Let us know what you think! If you'd like to order the album directly from us (and get it as soon as we have it in our hot little hands!) just reply to this email (philip@aliaseye.com) and we'll get back to you.
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CIRCA: New Year's Eve Internet Concert December 31st 2011

CIRCA: featuring former YES members Billy Sherwood & Tony Kaye with Johnny Bruhns & Scott Connor will be in concert, live, interactive, in real time and brought directly to your home via their new UStream channel "CIRCA: HQ" on December 31, 2011 (6:00 PM PST / 9:00 PM EST).

Performing songs from the newly released CIRCA: 'And So On' CD (available at www.circahq.com) as well as selected cuts from their previous studio CDs 'CIRCA: 2007' and 'CIRCA: HQ', and other tracks from their collective musical pasts.

HD cameras and pro audio combined puts you right in the center of the action. There will be a host taking questions for the band from the audience between songs making it a totally interactive experience and the first ever of its kind for CIRCA:

Put the champagne on ice, start the countdown and bring in the New Year with CIRCA: December 31st– tickets can be ordered directly from CIRCA: HQ UStream channel using paypal at www.ustream.tv/channel/circa-hq Anyone who misses the show in real time can at any point purchase a ticket and watch it at their own convenience from the UStream archives.

Preview 3 excerpts "Life's Offering", "Till We Get There" and "And So On" from the new CIRCA: CD 'And So On' on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CircaHQ?feature=mhee#p/c/D2D8A5458B653210/4/swbxCGqX3ds

For more information: www.circahq.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com
 
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Music composed & produced by Naveen J. Anthraper. Singer/ lead & rhythm guitar player

The song has been recorded and mixed at the Bollywood YASH RAJ FILMS studio in Mumbai.
 
'Lonely I'm Crying' is a song about loneliness, a feeling that anyone can relate to as it's a universal theme.

The aim of this song is to send a glimmer of hope to those who have been left alone.
 
Recently 'Lonely I'm Crying' was aired on International Radio & the music video for the song has already been aired internationally on MTV ARABIA along with other National TV channels from India.

Watch the radio interview here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhvUZ5BZvv0&list=UUfem0cFwe13jW1HWMqPoXSA&feature=plcp
 
'Lonely I'm Crying' music video & song has also been uploaded on the internet for the audience.
 
The backing team behind 'Lonely I'm crying':
Lyrics – T.S. Abhilash
 
Famous musicians from Mumbai have played for the song recording:

Drums - Gino Banks.
Keyboards - Beven Fonseca.
Bass Guitar - Darryl D'souza.
Backing Vocals – Auxilia, Andrea, Naveen J. Anthraper.
Chorus - Auxilia, Andrea, Sunita, Aroon, Glen, Naveen J. Anthraper.
 
Talented sound engineers - K.J. Singh & Shantanu Hudlikar from Mumbai.
Recorded at Yash Raj Films Studio by K.J. Singh & Shantanu Hudlikar.
Mixed at Yash Raj Films Studio by Shantanu
 
Assistant Recording & Mixing Engineers - Abhishek Khandelwal & Raashid Khan.
We are grateful to Lord God Almighty; to all our friends & family for their love, support & prayers throughout the recording.
 
Coming soon!!
NJA is currently in the process of bringing out the full music album.
 
Naveen has finished composing the rest of the songs & will be recording them very soon.
 
Also welcoming new talents who feel that they could contribute to this music album production in their own way.

'Lonely I'm crying' live stage shows:

Recently performed live stage shows in Mumbai & Dubai regarding the success of 'Lonely I'm Crying'.
 
Also planning live stage shows in Kerala and other cities.
 
Naveen J. Anthraper, a singer, guitarist, performer, music composer & producer.

"Music is my drug", says Naveen whose tryst with music started at age 7 when his dad became his first guitar master.

With his exceptional talent, mind-blowing performance, unique features and style he has established himself in the world of music. The success of his numerous stage shows stand testimony to his talent and showmanship.

Naveen is known for mesmerizing his audience with his awesome performance – his enchanting singing, his magic with his fast fingers on the guitar and his berserk stage–acting. He has often been lauded for his ability to entertain music lovers with different styles of music ranging from rock, pop-rock, psychedelic, slow rock, melodic rock, blues, fusion and pop.

Another reason why he is one of the most sought after artists, is because he takes music lovers to a different platform altogether with his fast and electrifying guitar leads. Naveen's uncanny ability to infuse Indian scales right in the middle of heavy metal and rock numbers gives his concerts a magical charm.  

Audio recording & mixing of the song @ Yash Raj Films studio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3pjX1oB3BY&list=UUfem0cFwe13jW1HWMqPoXSA&feature=plcp
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SBB – new album in early 2012

SBB, a legend of Polish music scene, will return with a new album in Spring 2012.  "A new album, new sound - fresh, mature yet spontaneous and full of youthful energy" - that's how Józef Skrzek himself describes yet untitled material.
 
We asked Józef Skrzek about his impressions soon after concluding the recording session:
 
"The music is colorful, rich, subtle but also dynamic, and also its sound is definitely diversified in terms of the instruments we used. It's our own view on the present, which shows in SBB's music. The album's defined by a novel approach, very relaxed, with good taste, which allows listeners to experience it in a completely new way. There's a lot of truth about us in that music. We prove that after many years we can still play and our fans can hear a new shade of what we're capable of. As multi-instrumentalists, together with Apostolis Anthimos we complete each other and the album is a result of our mutual artistic understanding. Having listened to what we've recorded I can say with all certainty that it makes for a great experience, it's wonderful music and one listens to it with good taste. If, while working at the studio, we keep discovering something new, this means that we're creative, because we regard copying certain things as quite simply boring. A new album, new sound - fresh, mature yet spontaneous and full of youthful energy. The music's totally disconnected from this civilization's chase after the commercial - it's true art. Having finished the recording session, I'm under the impression that we could have just kept working and working..."
 
The artists' own impressions make us all the more anxious to hear the new album! The release date is set for Spring 2012! Full details to be announced soon. SBB's latest album to date is "Blue Trance" released by Metal Mind Productions in 2010. 
 
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STYX will be performing at the Riverwind Casino in Norman

Presale tickets for this show will be available in our Store beginning Tuesday, December 13 at 10 am CST. We'll be selling seats in platinum section 102, rows B-G, as well as seats in premium sections 201-203, rows A-C and VIP sections 101 & 103, rows B-F.

As always, tickets are available to everyone, with our Lounge subscribers receiving priority seating for all assigned seating tickets. For a complete list of the many Lounge member benefits, or to purchase a subscription, click here.

For a list of all upcoming shows, click here.
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KLOGR - "Til You Decay" 'Alternati​ve rock/metal​'

Two Side Moon Promotions are excited to welcome to the team KLOGR (Kay_Log_Are) from Italy!
 
Klogr (pronounced Kay - log - are) is a newly formed project which sits on the thin line between alternative rock and alternative metal.The project, led by Gabriele "Rusty" Rustichelli, develops a powerful sound that draws energy from a philosophy that challenges the contemporary culture, where every sense is clevery used against men in the name of profit.?

The idea took shape in May 2010 and in June of 2011 the group began recording for their debut album at the ZetaFactory studio.

From that point on, Klogr captured the attention of the public and aroused much curiousity among professionals and fans by publishing several viral videos, showing the progress of the band in the studio.

Now everything is ready for a great debut release!
 
Band Line Up:
Gabriele "Rusty" Rustichelli - Guitars & Vocals
Nicholas Briganti -  Guitars
Todd Allen - Bass & Vocals
Filippo De Pietri - Drums

Tracklisting:
1. LIVE DYING
2. SILK AND THORNS
3. WHITE EYES 4. BLEEDING**
5. GREEN STAR
6. SELF LOATHING
7. NAKED MIND
8. YOU GOTTA KNOW
9. VALUE OF SIN
10. SILTED MEMORIES
11. YOUNG GRAVES
 
Band: KLOGR?
Album Title: "Til You Decay"
Label: Zeta Factory/Valery Records
Street Date: January 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock/Metal
Web:www.klogr.net
http://www.facebook.com/klogr
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SIXX:A.M. RELEASES 7 EP EXCLUSIVELY ON ITUNES; PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE TRACK “CODEPENDENCE” IS ITUNES SINGLE OF THE WEEK

JAMES MICHAEL TO VIDEO CHAT WITH FANS TODAY AT 6PM EST/3PM PST - http://on.fb.me/vIM6XP

(New York, NY) – Sixx:A.M. have released their first-ever acoustic EP entitled 7 today exclusively via iTunes (http://bit.ly/rK9tMp).  The EP, which premiered last week on AOL Music/Noisecreep, features seven acoustic versions of songs from the band's recently released album This Is Gonna Hurt, and also their 2008 debut release The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack. Additionally, the band is giving away the track "Codependence," as a holiday thank you to its fans.  The song was previously only available in Japan, is currently featured as iTunes' Single of the Week (http://bit.ly/uH8jBe).

 Singer James Michael explains the motivation behind the EP, "We were inspired to create 7 after experiencing the incredible reaction people had to the messages within the songs on both The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack and This Is Gonna Hurt.  Our goal with this EP was to take songs that our fans were already intimately familiar with and present them in a way that shifted the focus. I've always loved hearing a song with all of the production stripped away because it exposes the raw emotions that were present at its infancy…7 will give our fans a glimpse into the heart of what drives Sixx:AM." 7 Tracklisting is as follows:Lies of the Beautiful People (Acoustic)This is Gonna Hurt (Acoustic)Life is Beautiful (Acoustic)Help is on the Way (Acoustic)Sure Feels Right (Acoustic)Pray For Me (Acoustic)Accidents Can Happen (Acoustic) Just in time for the holidays, Sixx: A.M. have also launched their direct to consumer webstore.  It is the only destination where fans can purchase official Sixx: A.M. merchandise, including a Sixx:A.M. t-shirt. 
 
Please visit the store here http://www.myplaydirect.com/sixx-am
 This is Gonna Hurt, which Blabbermouth.net describes as "a deep, dark and intoxicatingly addictive mix of sounds and passion," is the follow up to 2008's The Heroin Diaries and gave the band their first Top 10 debut on The Billboard 200 chart. The 11-track CD that Billboard proclaims "redefines the meaning of beauty" and AOL adds is "boasting 11 radio-baiting tracks" is also the companion album to Nikki Sixx's New York Times bestselling book "This Is Gonna Hurt," which debuted at #4. Sixx:A.M. is the rock band formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx (bass), Dj Ashba (guitar) and James Michael (vocals). Their debut album, The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack, sold over 350,000 copies, and the single, "Life Is Beautiful," became radio's most played rock song of 2008. See the first single "Lies of the Beautiful People" from Sixx:A.M. here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzAv7K8BtN0
 
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New Yesterdays video!!!

They are happy to announce that their second video is ready, you can view it on their website: our website

The Colours Caffé album is still available on clicking here.
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Kingcrow – New album title revealed and more

The band has begun the recording sessions for the new album titled "In Crescendo." You can find information about the album on their new blog diary (http://kingcrow-band.blogspot.com/). Videos/photos of the recording sessions will be soon available.
In the meantime, the band published a video documentary of the last European Tour. You can see it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgR4DqQjIh8
(for English subtitles use the "cc" function of the Youtube player).

For now I just put down some infos and personal considerations about the album.

The album will be recorded in my own studio, the "Sound Under Pressure" (for the ones of you who are asking - yes, it is my little homage to the Rush record ) where the previous 2 albums had been recorded and it'll be produced by me and Thundra as usual. Our right - hand and technical assistant will be Giampiero Ulacco, the guy who mixed "Phlegethon".

"In Crescendo" is another concept album but not a story from start to finish like our "one- word- titled - trilogy"(Insider, Timetropia and Phlegethon) … It's about one concept, or main theme if you prefer…so every song is linked to that "theme" in some ways but it is not a story.

Musically speaking …I think we are walkin' "different paths" in some ways , it is NOT Phlegethon pt. 2 and to these ears it sounds very rich, emotionally driving and interesting (I know, every band thinks the newest record is the best…so predictable..)…don't know if it is THE best but it is certainly VERY GOOD for these 6 pair of ears…well, not all mine of course
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Al Di Meola "Morocco Fantasia" - Coming to DVD and Blu-ray on January

2009 concert shot in Morocco, featuring a crack band and special guests.
 
A high point of the Moroccan music festival is without doubt the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco.
 
Al Di Meola's fantastic appearance in 2009 also represented a summit of different cultures and religions - Al Di Meola (guitar), Peo Alfonsi (2nd guitar), Fausto Beccalossie (accordion), Gumbo Ortiz (percussion), Victor Miranda (bass), Peter Kaszas (drums), and with special guests from Morocco, Said Chraibi (oud), Abdellah Meri (violin) and Tari Ben Ali (percussion).
 
On his third trip to Morocco, the public gave this exceptional guitarist a rousing reception and showed its openness towards Western music.
 
Al Di Meola wowed the audience with a repertoire containing not just familiar songs but also new tracks from his current album, Pursuit Of Radical Rhapsody.
 
The bonus material is also spectacular, with excerpts from the rehearsals, from the soundcheck and Al Di Meola performing a session while visiting a bazaar, etc.
 
Link to Purchase Item(s):  http://tinyurl.com/cufdq3d
Trackinglist:
Misterio
Siberiana
Double Concerto
Michelangelo's 7th Child
Gumbiero
Turquoise
Encore
Egyptian Danza
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We bought a zoo' released / live q+a today



'we bought a zoo' releasedjonsi

today, december 13th, sees the release of the soundtrack for the forthcoming movie 'we bought a zoo' - the soundtrack comprises of over 30 minutes of brand new music from jónsi; two new songs from jónsi: "ævin endar" (life ends) & "snærisendar" (end of a rope) as well as nine shorter "theme" pieces, plus reimagining's of songs from jónsi's debut solo album "go". the soundtrack also includes "hoppípolla" by sigur rós.

information about the album, tracklisting, ordering and preview streams are all available on jonsi.com

stream two tracks from 'we bought a zoo'

to celebrate this release, today (december 13th) in new york city there will be a live q&a session with jónsi & the movie's director cameron crowe. this event starts at 7pm nyc time and will be streamed live on jonsi.com

- jonsi.com staff

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH 2012 LIVE UPDATE

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH to play with JIMMY HASLIP and VIRGIL DONATI - The muscular jazz-rock fusion power trio to perform some oldies but goodies from the Holdsworth's classic repertoire and some new tunes of his own and few tunes of Virgil Donati.
 
MoonJune recording artist MARBIN to open East of Mississippi USA tour dates. Their critically acclaimed cd "Breaking The Cycle" features two legendary musicians from the Pat Metheny Hall Of Fame, Steve Rodby on bass and Paul Wertico on drums, but DANI RABIN (guitar) and DANNY MARKOVICH (sax) are touring with Ian Stewart on bass and Justyn Lawrence on drums. Everybody in this band is under 23! They played almost 250 gigs in last 18 months!!! Impressive!!!
 
DONATI/HOLDSWORTH BAND
with
Virgil Donati drums
Allan Holdsworth guitar
Dennis Hamm keyboards
Jimmy Haslip bass
January 20 - Anaheim, CA (Sheraton Park Hotel)
SABIAN Night at The NAMM Show
www.sabian.com
January 22 - Studio City, Los Angeles, CA (Baked Potato)
www.thebakedpotato.com

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH IS BACK - USA TOUR ONE DATES 2012
with
Jimmy Haslip bass
Virgil Donati drums
January 13 - San Diego, CA (Brick By Brick)
www.brickbybrick.com
January 14 - Whittier, CA (Community Theater Whittier)
www.calprog.com
Opening band: MoeTar
January 16 - Phoenix, AZ (Rhythm Room)
www.rhythmroom.com
*March 11 - Sellersville, PA** (Sellersville Theater)
www.st94.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 12 - Annapolis, MD (Ram's Head Tavern)
www.ramsheadtavern.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 14 - Newton, NJ (The Newton Theater)
www.TheNewtonTheatre.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 15 - New York, NY (The Iridium)
www.theiridium.com
March 16 - New York, NY (The Iridium)
www.theiridium.com
March 17 - New York, NY (The Iridium)
www.theiridium.com
March 20 - Teaneck, NJ (Mexicali Live)
www.mexicalilive.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 21 - Northampton, MA (The Iron Horse)
www.iheg.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 22 - Boston, MA (Johnny D's)
www.johnnyds.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 23 - Norfolk, CT (The Infinity Hall)
www.infinityhall.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 24 - Schenectady, NY (The Van Dyck)
www.vandycklounge.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 27 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Cosmo Music)
www.cosmomusic.ca
Opening band: MARBIN
March 28 - Buffalo, NY (The Tralf Music Hall)
www.tralfmusichall.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 30 - Dayton, OH (Gilly's Jazz)
www.gillysjazz.com
Opening band: MARBIN
March 31 - Detroit, MI (The Jazz Cafe)
www.jazzcafedetroit.com
Opening band: MARBIN
April 1 - Chicago, IL (Martyr's)
www.martyrslive.com
Opening band: MARBIN
April 3 - Milwaukee, WI (The Shank Hall)
www.shankhall.com
Opening band: MARBIN
April 8 - San Juan Capistrano, CA (The Coach House)
www.thecoachhouse.com

Few more USA/Canada shows and band and/or individual clinics to be announced soon.

AH EUROPEAN TOUR 2012 - CHAPTER ONE
(opening act: Jeff Aug)
May 15 - Kassel, Germany (Schlachthof)
www.schlachthof-kassel.de
May 16 - Amstelveen, Nethrlands (P60)
www.p60.nl
May 17 - Leverkusen, Germany (Scala)
www.scala-leverkusen.de
May 18 - Tilburg, Netherland (Paradox)
www.paradoxtilburg.nl
May 19 - Paris, France (Sunset SunsideJazz Club)
www.sunset-sunside.com
May 21 - Karlsruhe, Germany (Tollhaus)
www.tollhaus.de
May 23 - Milano, Italy (La Salumeria della Musica)
www.lasalumeriadellamusica.com
May 24 - Basel, Switzerland (Grand Casino)
www.grandcasinobasel.com
May 25 - Zurich, Switzerland (Jazz Klub Moods)
www.moods.ch

Several more shows and band and/or individual clinics clinics to be announced soon, between May 4 and May 28.

Very soon announcements about gigs in Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and possibly South Korea, China, Mexico and more. And the European Tour Chapter 2 with UK in late October/November is being worked now. All bookings directly made by Leonardo Pavkovic, please send all booking inquiries to noanoamusic@moonjune.com .
The official Allan Holdsworth's website:
www.therealallanholdworth.com
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segunda-feira, dezembro 05, 2011

Sigur Ros - stream two new jónsi songs


stream two tracks from 'we bought a zoo' by jónsi

stream two tracks from 'we bought a zoo'

ævin endar and gathering stories, two original songs from the 'we bought a zoo' soundtrack are now available to stream on jonsi.com.

also, visit rollingstone.com on wednesday (from 11am new york time) to listen to a stream of the forthcoming soundtrack in its entirety.

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Ambeon re-release​d

The expanded edition of AMBEON Fate of a Dreamer is a 2-CD digipack with an 20-page booklet. CD1 contains all of the tracks from the original release, plus three additional tracks that were exclusively found on the "Cold Metal" single.

CD 2 contains 14 never-before-heard "unplugged" versions of Astrid singing both Ayreon and Ambeon tracks, with Ewa Albering on flute, Dewi Kerstins on cello, and Arjen on acoustic guitar.

These acoustic tracks were recorded in 2001 during rehearsals for a live performance which, sadly, never took place. When Arjen revisited these recordings in preparation for the re-release, he was amazed at the quality of both the sound and the performances, so he decided to make them available for everyone to hear.

T R A C K L I S T

CD1

Listen to a sample

1] Estranged 2:51
2] Ashes 5:29
3] High 4:15
4] Cold Metal 6:50
5] Fate 7:45
6] Sick Ceremony 3:44
7] Lost Message 4:33
8] Surreal 4:38
9] Sweet Little Brother 6:08
10] Dreamer 5:19
11] Cold Metal (Single Version)** 3:50
12] Merry-Go-Round** 4:43
13] High (Remix)** 3:29

**tracks originally on the Cold Metal single.

Total time CD1: 60 minutes

CD2 - Acoustic sessions

Listen to a sample

1] Actual Fantasy 1:27
2] Valley of the Queens 2:41
3] Ashes 3:17
4] Charm of the Seer 3:31
5] Castle Hall 4:35
6] Estranged 2:51
7] Temple of the Cat 3:34
8] Isis and Osiris 6:11
9] High 3:45
10] Garden of Emotions 4:33
11] Sick Ceremony 3:04
12] House on Mars 5:23
13] Lost Message 3:44
14] Into the Black Hole / Cold Metal 5:10

Total time CD2: 54 minutes

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Renaissance Live Album and DVD

It is with great excitement and pride that we are formally announcing the release of our Special Limited Edition DVD/CD set which was filmed and recorded on our recent US tour. With the exception of someone sticking a B&W camera at the back of a theater in the 70's, this is the first time Renaissance has ever been filmed and professionally recorded in concert.  This DVD/2CD Set is available exclusively on our web site at http://RenaissanceTouring.com/DVD.

 The love and energy bestowed upon us by those of you that were able to attend, reflects in our performance. It is especially exciting for us to have fans all around the world able to see and hear our wonderful new band. We now have five strong vocalists within the band, two keyboard players, an orchestral drummer/percussionist and phenomenal bass player who capture all the lush and richness of our orchestrations. 

During the shooting of the backstage interview footage on the DVD we were asked '"what's different about your fans today than when you started?" I answered after giggling... ha ha "they're older!"   Well for the most part we 'have grown up' together and truly feel a closeness that we can all share together in our music.
 
Recorded live at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA USA on September 23 2011
  • Over two hours of Renaissance live performance
  • Two classic albums performed live in their entirety: 
         Turn of the Cards and Scheherazade and Other Stories
  • Not available in retail stores or elsewhere online
  • Hand-numbered and autographed Collector's Edition available
  • NTSC All-Region DVD
  • LPCM 48KHz/16bit Stereo
    •  
    Chech a video by the band at YouTube
     
    Renaissance
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    sábado, dezembro 03, 2011

    The Kills: Brixton Academy show on Saturday, live video from Paris, and upcoming US tour

    A bunch of friends and fans filmed our second show at L'Olympia in Paris for us - here's a teaser for what will be a full length concert film in the new year - http://youtu.be/OT-IIUwHFts.

    We played alongside our Black Rooster Drum Corps and Choir, who will also be playing with us at this weekend's Brixton Academy show. You can buy tickets here
     
    We're pleased to announce that joining us this Saturday at our Brixton Academy show will be very special guest the mighty Josh T Pearson. Also opening the show will be Trailer Trash Tracys.
     
    For those not familiar with Josh, his album 'Last of the Country Gentlemen' has just been announced as Rough Trade'sAlbum of the Year. Having just played a sold out show at the Barbican in London, we're super excited to have him playing alongside us. You can watch a short piece on him here, and pick up a free track here.

    First on this Saturday night is also the wonderful Trailer Trash Tracys. Check out a few tracks & grab a free download while you're at it: http://soundcloud.com/dominorecordco/sets/trailer-trash-tracys-you-wish
     
    Also we're heading back out to the States for a run of shows in January 2012 which ends with a very special show to celebrate our 10 year anniversary at NYC's Terminal 5! Jeff the Brotherhood join us on tour, full dates below.
     
    Winter 2012 TourDates:
    Jan 20  Chicago, IL @ Rivera
    Jan 21  Kansas City, KS @ Midland Theatre
    Jan 23  Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
    Jan 24  Houston, TX @ House of Blues
    Jan 25  Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
    Jan 26  New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
    Jan 28  Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
    Jan 29  Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
    Jan 30  Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Theatre
    Feb 1  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
    Feb 2  Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
    Feb 3  Boston, MA @ Royale Boston
    Feb 5  Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia
    Feb 7  Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
    Feb 11  New York, NY @ Terminal 5
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    Deep Purple "Smoke On The Nation Tour" Canada 2012

    February 2012 will be known as 'the heaviest winter on record'.  With seventeen dates across Canada beginning in St. John's, NL and ending in Vancouver, BC, Deep Purple are poised for a flurry of performances.  Nearly four decades after forming, over 100 million albums sold worldwide and recent recipients of The Innovator Award at the 2011 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, Deep Purple are without a doubt one of the most dynamic and influential bands in rock history.

    Exclusive VIP Ticket Packages are available.  At select shows get Side Stage Seating (limited to 4 people where available) and Meet band members, merch and more.  See full details below!
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    Steven Wilson - Grace For Drowning - deluxe edition (3cd + blu-ray and 120 page hardback book)

    Grace For Drowning is Steven Wilson's second album and develops further the uncompromising creativity evident on his highly regarded debut, Insurgentes.

    A double album ("Two 40-45 minute albums in the same package."), Wilson describes the release as, "My biggest project to date."

    Wilson adds, "Insurgentes was an important step for me into something new. This record takes that as a starting point, but it's more experimental and more eclectic. For me, the golden period for music was the late sixties and early seventies, when the album became the primary means of artistic expression, when musicians liberated themselves from the 3 minute pop song format, and started to draw on jazz and classical music especially, combining it with the spirit of psychedelia to create "journeys in sound" I guess you could call them. So, without being retro, my album is a kind of homage to that spirit. There's everything from [Ennio] Morricone-esque film themes to choral music to piano ballads to a 23 minute progressive jazz–inspired piece. I've actually used a few jazz musicians this time, which is something I picked up from my work remixing the King Crimson records."

    The deluxe edition features 3 CDs, a Blu-Ray version of the album and a 120-page book. In addition to the album on 2CDs, a third CD features out-takes and demo material.

    The blu-ray disc contains the album in 5.1 surround sound with accompanying video content. The video content, created by long-term collaborator Lasse Hoile, includes music videos featuring Wilson, photo galleries, hand written notes and lyrics.

    All 4 discs will be packaged in a hard back book which features 120 pages of artwork and notes.

    The Deluxe version features 3 CDs (including a bonus CD of out-takes and demos) and a Blu-Ray disc, and is packaged in a hard back book, which features 120 pages of artwork and notes.

    The Blu-Ray disc features 5.1 surround sound and high resolution stereo mixes of the album, additional demos, films for 5 tracks (directed by Lasse Hoile), photo galleries, hand written notes and lyrics.

    We have managed to secure some more of the European allocation...limited number available

    (Shipping cost includes insurance - UK orders will be sent by Recorded Delivery, all other orders will be sent by Airmail International "Sign For" service. You will need to sign for the package)

    Due to the size and nature of the deluxe edition we are aware that shipping costs may be high to some parts of the world. For this reason, a limited number of the deluxe edition of Grace For Drowning will also be available from three stores in Western Europe (one each in Germany, Holland and Belgium) and one in North America. Please check the Grace For Drowning mini-site for more information.
     
    CD1

    1. Grace for Drowning
    2. Sectarian
    3. Deform to Form a Star
    4. No Part of Me
    5. Postcard
    6. Raider Prelude
    7. Remainder the Black Dog

    CD2

    1. Belle De Jour
    2. Index
    3. Track One
    4. Raider II
    5. Like Dust I Have Cleared from My Eye

    CD3

    1. Home In Negative
    2. Fluid Tap
    3. The Map
    4. Raider Acceleration
    5. Black Dog Throwbacks
    6. Raider II – demo version
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    MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY - THE WORLD’S MOST NOTORIOUS BAND LAUNCHES LAS VEGAS’ FIRST

    Check out the MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY sizzle reel at: http://bit.ly/vvlyNn

    Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced plans to invade Las Vegas with the city's first-ever hard rock residency: MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY.  The world's most notorious band will he heading to the world's most notorious city where they will perform an extended run--starting February 3 through 19--at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, December 3 at www.motley.com,  www.thejointlasvegas.com, www.ticketmaster.com and the venue box office. VIP seating and packages will also be available. The shows are produced by AEG Live. 

    2012's MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY show is sure to leave the loud impression that what happens in Vegas will be heard around the world.  Vocalist VINCE NEIL, guitarist MICK MARS, bassist NIKKI SIXX and drummer TOMMY LEE have big plans for MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY to create a never-been-done before and incredibly interactive Vegas experience. Exact details about the show—expected to supersede the band's high standard of production—are being kept under wraps for now to keep an element of surprise for fans.  The engagement falls during a holiday-packed time in the calendar year: Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine's Day and President's Day. 

    Last night the band officially announced the news on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight."  Watch the full hour-long interview with Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars tonight at 9pmET/PT. 

    "It is a dream come true for me especially living in and loving Las Vegas," says singer Vince Neil.  "I am thrilled that a guy like Piers Morgan would help kick it off!"  Adds drummer Tommy Lee, "I don't know about you, but when I think of Mötley Crüe I think of filthy sex, drugs, a REALLY big show and way too much fun... sounds like Las Vegas doesn't it?  A match made in heaven!!!" 

     "We are very excited to announce our upcoming partnership with legendary rockers Mötley Crüe," said Paul Davis, vice president of entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. "The one-of-a-kind production will be the most unique, interactive, fan-driven concert experience the band has ever created. Mötley Crüe is a perfect fit for the Hard Rock and we can't wait for this unforgettable residency to begin!" 

    Adds Bobby Reynolds, Vice President of Booking for AEG Live Las Vegas, "We're thrilled that Mötley Crüe is creating their most notorious show ever and bringing it to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in notorious Las Vegas.  This concert experience is going to represent what the fans love most about Mötley Crüe, the Hard Rock and Las Vegas: good times, rock n' roll and a stage show like no one has ever seen before!" 

    Tickets, starting at $45 (plus applicable service fees) will be available Saturday at 10am at the Hard Rock Box Office, www.motley.com, www.thejointlasvegas.com, or www.ticketmaster.com. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is also offering ticket and room bundles via www.hardrockhotel.com. 

    "MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY" DATES at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas:

    Friday, February 3

    Saturday, February 4

    Sunday, February 5

    Wednesday, February 8

    Friday, February 10

    Saturday, February 11

    Sunday, February 12

    Tuesday, February 14

    Wednesday, February 15

    Friday, February 17

    Saturday, February 18

    Sunday, February 19 

    For more information, please visit: www.motley.com 

    Follow the band:

    @thevinceneil

    @MrMickMars

    @nikkisixx

    @MrTommyLand 

    About MÖTLEY CRÜE 

    Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the quartet—Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitars), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums)—has commandeered the rock pantheon for over 30 years. In that time, they have accumulated worldwide album sales exceeding 80 million, seven platinum or multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, three Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance, a New York Times bestselling memoir, and countless sold out gigs across the globe, playing to millions of fans .

    About The Joint

    The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a 4,000-person capacity venue that serves as a sophisticated, intimate and unparalleled destination.  The Joint features seven Luxury Suites, a VIP Studio Level, state-of-the-art sound system, superior video system and a production package tailor-made for artist comfort.  It has received numerous accolades including "Best Concert Venue" in Las Vegas Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas" awards in 2010 and 2011, "No. 1 Hottest Club in America"  award by Billboard Magazine in 2011,  "Best New Major Concert Venue" at the 2010 Pollstar Awards, and "Best Live Music Venue" in AOL City's Best 2010 awards.  The Joint delivers unforgettable live music experiences with an ongoing roster of legendary artists taking its stage including the first rock 'n' roll residency in Las Vegas with Carlos Santana's Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, Paul McCartney, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Arcade Fire, Motley Crüe, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, Paramore, Muse, Drake and No Doubt. In 2011, the venue welcomed Tiësto In Concert, a groundbreaking live show created exclusively for The Joint featuring the world's No. 1 electronic DJ and producer Tiësto.  For additional information, call 702.693.5583 or 702.693.5000. HardRockHotel.com / TheJointLasVegas.com. Keep up with the latest updates on The Joint via Facebook and Twitter.

     About AEG Live

    AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance.  AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues.  The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Wisin & Yandel, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney.  The company is also currently producing residency shows in Las Vegas including Celine Dion and Rod Stewart, and beginning December 2012, Shania Twain at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as well as Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas. Our exhibition portfolio boasts the most successful exhibition of all time, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, which has attracted more than 7 million visitors since 2005.  AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com
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    New Digital Promo for PATRICK HEMER "More than Meets the Eye"

    PATRICK HEMER
    More than Meets the Eye
    Nightmare Records
    6 December 2011
     
    "Progressive Metal meets virtuoso guitar playing and amazing vocal work in this stunning masterpiece that proves that the Progressive Metal label can definitely include well-crafted songs.
     
    Progressive Metal meets virtuoso guitar playing and amazing vocal work in this stunning masterpiece that proves that the Progressive Metal label can definitely include well-crafted songs.

    A long-respected studio musician, touring hired gun and guitar instructor, Patrick Hemer gained worldwide recognition at the dawn of the 2000's as the main man and fretboard wizard of the German metal band HORIZON with whom he recorded a few cult albums, including the critically acclaimed "The Sky's The Limit" (Massacre Records - 2002) and the outstanding "Worlds Apart" (Massacre/King - 2004) that received a warm welcome in Japan, thanks to the fervent support of legendary magazine Burrrn!.

    Back to the world of recording studios for a while after the untimely break-up of Horizon, Patrick collaborated in numerous projects in a wide array of genres, started getting involved in production, and also devoted himself more and more to teaching to become an in-demand clinician maintaining strong contacts with the guitar community.
    But his deep, unwavering love for metal music finally had to take over again…..
    Now, teaming up with drummer extraordinaire Tom Wagner and keyboardist David Casanova, he has put together a new solo project meant to display his best, but also heaviest, playing and songwriting to date.

    His current album, "More Than Meets The Eye" produced by Patrick himself, is a perfect balance of huge guitar riffs, warm melodic vocal work with stellar harmonies and Hemer's trademark out of this world soloing, all backed up by clever arrangements and Tom Wagner's brilliant drumming.

    Definitely proving that Patrick Hemer belongs to the small club of the best players on the planet, "More Than Meets The Eye" is also a Progressive Metal masterpiece and a must for every fan of the genre.

    Now, all the world's Prog-Power Metal maniacs and shred guitar aficionados can feel confident in the future, they know that Patrick Hemer is here to keep the flame alive and well…

    TRACKLIST :

    01. Up from the Ashes
    02. Thorn in My Flesh
    03. Edge of Insanity
    04. For All Eternity
    05. Firelight
    06. The Godfather
    07. Panem Et Circenses
    08. Legend in Your Own Mind
    09. Death on Two Legs
    10. Guilty
    11. Terra Incognita
     
    http://www.myspace.com/patrickhemer

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    Djam Karet News

    Djam Karet's new label Firepool Records has just released 2 new ALL instrumental CDs from most of the current members of Djam Karet: Henderson/Oken - Dream Theory In The IE - Hillmen - The Whiskey Mountain Sessions

    Dream Theory In The IE is by two of the founding members of Djam Karet, Mike Henderson & Chuck Oken, Jr. It is a 76 minute journey of improvised, live acoustic and electric music, created by 2 friends who have played in the collective hands of the Firepool for over 30 years. A strictly Limited Edition of 500, Henderson/Oken - Dream Theory In The IE is a plethora of guitars, keyboards, percussion, and treatments -- a true homage to the Inland Empire and the Djam Karet musical box.

    The Whiskey Mountain Sessions is by the group Hillmen, a DK off-shoot. This album contains 43 minutes of instrumental Jazz-Rock/Fusion with Psychedelic influences. Totally improvised, the music features spacey atmospherics, strong grooves, soaring melodies and wailing solos, all wrapped up in a highly dynamic and crystal clear production. A strictly Limited Edition of 500. With Djam Karet members Gayle Ellett (Hammond organ and Rhodes piano) and Mike Murray (guitars), along with master drummer Peter Hillman and Ralph Rivers (bass). Rooted in Jazz and Fusion music from the 1960's and 1970's with more modern sensibilities added in, they have created a new hybrid style that is uniquely their own.

    Sound samples, images and more from the above or below is accessible via the Djam Karet website or via the direct links below.

    http://www.djamkaret.com/firepoolrecords/hendersonoken/

    http://www.djamkaret.com/firepoolrecords/hillmen/

    http://www.djamkaret.com/firepoolrecords/herdofinstinct/

    Just a reminder that earlier in the year, Herd of Instinct's self-titled debut CD was released on Djam Karet's label Firepool Records to glowing acclaim. Truly for fans of King Crimson, Steve Tibbetts, Djam Karet and the big picture music, special guests on this album include Djam Karet's own Gayle Ellett, Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson), Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), and Markus Reuter (Centrozoon).  GUITAR PLAYER Magazine described it as "A heady melange of avant-prog spiced with dashes of ambient, symphonic, metallic, and world musics, and topped with a dollop of pop."
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