sexta-feira, junho 29, 2012

CROSSFADE DEBUT EMOTIONAL FAN VIDEO FOR "DEAR COCAINE"

Columbia, SC hard-rockers Crossfade have exclusively premiered their fan-driven music video for "Dear Cocaine" today on Loudwire.com. Following a personal video message from frontman Ed Sloan, Crossfade kicked off a social campaign allowing fans to submit their "Dear Cocaine" stories, revealing demons they are trying to overcome. The result is a heartfelt compilation of stories ranging from drug addiction and anorexia to bullying and social anxiety along with live footage of the band from Rock on the Range.
 

 

Bassist Mitch James says, "We hope you enjoy our newest single 'Dear Cocaine,' along with this very cool music video. It was shot with the help of our fans who submitted great pics/videos of themselves holding up signs with their 'vices' for all the world to see. We cannot thank them enough for taking the time to be a part of this. Even though the video is done, we still welcome more pics to add to our ultimate collection. Send them via Twitter @crossfademusic or Facebook @crossfadeband with the hashtag #dearcocaine. Again, thanks to everyone for the support and being a part of this awesome idea!"

 

"Dear Cocaine" is the 3rd single from Crossfade's We All Bleed and is a tell-all track that delves deep into a personal and emotional story of battling addiction. The song follows "Prove You Wrong" and "Killing Me Inside," which reached 16 on the active rock chart.

 

Crossfade released their third studio album We All Bleed on June 21st, 2011. After three years in the making, the new album explores lyrical themes of betrayal and isolation-a Crossfade trademark-but there's also more than a hint of renewal and resolution.

 

The band is currently wrapping up a headlining tour with support from Weaving the Fate and Candlelight Red. Please see below for a list of remaining tour dates.

 

Tour dates are as follows:

6/29 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel

6/30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

7/1 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend             

 

Crossfade's debut self-titled, self-produced album was released on Columbia Records in 2004, which spawned top 10 Mainstream Rock hits "Cold," "So Far Away" and "Colors," propelling it to platinum status

 

www.crossfadeband.com

www.facebook.com/crossfadeband

www.twitter.com/crossfademusic

www.myspace.com/crossfade

http://www.youtube.com/user/crossfademusictv


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MONUMENTS premieres new single, "Doxa", and cover art of debut album, 'Gnosis'

 
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MONUMENTS premieres new single, "Doxa", and cover art of debut album, 'Gnosis'

       
               

As torchbearers of the UK tech metal scene, MONUMENTS has already forged their complex soundscapes into the minds of thousands with their 3 track EP, We Are The Foundation, and now the band is ready to release their debut full-length album, Gnosis, this August! Due out August 27th in Europe, August 28th in North America, and August 31st in Australia/NZ, Gnosis combines aggressive angular grooves and a spacious melodic ambience that is punchy, yet progressive. The addition of Matt Rose's broad vocal spectrum adds a new innovative dimension to their complex musical landscape, merging tight, chaotic grooves, screams, and cinematic choruses with hooks that will taunt you for hours.

 

To hear Gnosis' first single, "Doxa", head over to YouTube now:

 

http://youtu.be/GeBR7fZs2HM 

 

In the short time since their formation, MONUMENTS has already toured the UK and Europe twice, supporting the likes of WINDS OF PLAGUE as well as PERIPHERY and TESSERACT. All upcoming tour dates are below, with more to come soon!

 

MONUMENTS live 2012:

11.07.2012 (UK) London - Barfly Camden

15.07.2012 (UK) Alton - UK Tech Metal Fest

20.10.2012 (GER) Cologne - Euroblast Festival Vol.8

 

MONUMENTS line-up 2012:

Matt Rose - Vocals

John Browne - Guitar
Olly Steele - Guitar
Adam Swan - Bass
Mike Malyan - Drums

 

MONUMENTS online:

http://www.facebook.com/thisismonuments

http://soundcloud.com/thisismonuments
http://www.youtube.com/thisismonuments

 

 



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British Group 10cc Performs First U.S. Concert Since 1978

10cc RETURNS - BRITISH POP LEGENDS,
LED BY CO-FOUNDER
GRAHAM GOULDMAN, PERFORM FIRST
U.S. CONCERT IN SINCE 1978
 
For the first time back in the U.S. since 1978, British pop-art band 10cc performs at The Concert Hall in New York City, on Friday, July 13, part of a two-date flying visit to North America. The other show is a headline spot at Ottawa BluesFest in Canada.
 
Over their 40-year career, 10cc has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.  From their breakthrough debut single  "Donna" in 1972 to instantly recognizable smash hits, "I'm Not in Love," "The Things We Do For Love," "Dreadlock Holiday," "Wall Street Shuffle" and many more, 10cc combined progressive art-rock tendencies with an ear for melody, creating a truly influential body of work.
 
"Things We Do For Love" has been played over 3.5 million times on US radio. "I'm Not In Love" (played more than 5 million times on US radio) has been recorded by The Pretenders (for the film Indecent Proposal), Will To Power, Peggy Lee, Richie Havens, Fun Lovin' Criminals, and most recently The Flaming Lips. 
 
Led by co-founding Graham Gouldman, the current 10cc line-up has been together for 10 years and recently toured Australia, Japan and Europe – even visiting Iceland - will be finally unleashed in NYC, with old and new fans experiencing the live energy and excellence of their classic tracks.
 
In addition to a full 90-minute set of 10cc hits, audiences will be treated to an acoustic performance featuring some of the hit songs Gouldman has written for other artistes, such as For Your Love, and Heart Full of Soul, (for The Yardbirds), Bus Stop and Look Through Any Window (The Hollies), Listen People and No Milk Today (Herman's Hermits), Pamela, Pamela (Wayne Fontana) and Tallyman for Jeff Beck.
 
As a part of the Wax duo with the late Andrew Gold, Gouldman also had hits with Right Between The Eyes and Bridge To You Heart.   Alongside his long history of songwriting credits, Gouldman also produced albums for The Ramones and Neil Sedaka.
 
10cc was originally comprised of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Crème. The current live touring band is: Graham Gouldman (vocals, guitar, bass), Rick Fenn (guitars, vocals, bass), Paul Burgess (drums, percussion), Mick Wilson (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Mike Stevens (keyboards, guitar, sax, bass, vocals).  Paul has worked with 10cc from the beginning and Rick joined the live band in the mid-'70s.
 
Ticket information
10cc
Friday, July 13, 2012 – 8:00pm
The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street at Central Park West
Tickets: $50-$65 (price includes ALL fees) available via Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
 
Visit 10cc online at www.10ccworld.com
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Pick the Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs

We're going to soon be adding a new page to the site titled "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" – as decided by you the fans and Pink Floyd Online visitors.
 
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quarta-feira, junho 27, 2012

Biggest Names in Prog are THE PROG COLLECTIVE / Yes, Asia, XTC... / Aug. 14

THE BIGGEST NAMES IN PROG ARE "THE PROG COLLECTIVE"

due out AUGUST 14th


 

Los Angeles, CA…On August 14th, 2012,, Purple Pyramid (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release THE PROG COLLECTIVE, a massive and unique project that features the biggest names in the progressive music genre, including five current and former member of Yes.

 

The producer and guiding force of THE PROG COLLECTIVE is Billy Sherwood.  A multi-talented musician, he has played in Yes (and several of its reconfigurations), Yoso, Toto, Circa, World Trade and others. 

 

The luminaries he enlisted to perform the original songs on THE PROG COLLECTIVE include Chris Squire (Yes), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Alan Parsons, John Wetton (Asia), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Geoff Downs (Yes/Asia), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), and Colin Moulding (XTC).

 

On "The Technical Divide," Squire, Parsons, and David Sancious (Bruce Springsteen, Stanley Clarke, Peter Gabriel) are featured.  Said Sherwood in an interview with somethingelsereviews.com in May,  it ended up sounding like "the Beach Boys meets Pink Floyd – with a Yes twist, of course."

 

STREAMING MP3: http://soundcloud.com/brosseaupr/the-laws-of-nature/s-BJ3OF

"The Laws Of Nature"

John Wetton Lead Vocals / Tony Levin Stick & Bass / Jerry Goodman Violins / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

cleopatrarecords.com

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Eternal (of Sweden) - Chapter 1- 'hummable and deeply pompous' - Dave Ling, Classic Rock Magazine, UK

We got back together as a band again in -2007, after being separated for more than
a decade. Once together again, the five of us agreed to play nothing else but our own "homecooked" Melodic metal In -2008 we decided to hit the studio to record some of the new tracks. And when the fourtrack demo was all done, we thought: "Why not release it as a fourtrack EP?"

So we released the EP "Start of a new era" in november -08, and it got  magnificent reviews in magazines and fanzines worldwide. Since that time, we have been doing lot's of liveshows and played at some of the biggest rockfestivals in Sweden. And lot's of time has been spent on songwriting and rehearsing.

Now, when we're about to release our first fullength album, our aim is set a little bit higher. Maybe we will get the opportunity to do some shows outside the Swedish borders? Let's hope so. We are totally happy and proud of the result, both songwise and soundwise, with the new album that will be named "Chapter 1".

So we hope you will enjoy Chapter 1 as much as we do, and hopefully we'll get the chance to meet  you and say "hi" when on tour.

Love you always /Eternal (of Sweden)
 
PRESS:
'Eternal of Sweden play a style of music that's by turns headbanger-friendly, efficiently hummable and deeply pompous. It helps greatly that their singer Christer Gärds sounds a little like Graham Bonnet. Fans of Pretty Maids should give them a try' - Dave Ling, Classic Rock Magazine, UK 
 
'Their first full-length work fires up the engines on another superb Scandinavian metal trip. Akin to fellow Swedes Million, they conglomerate power metal and melodic hard rock to crushing ferocity and over-screwing serenity and power that carries you soaring from one number to the next.

Powerhouse keyboards from Pontu Lekaregard support the music high on its struts, meaning no one other is left to do all the work, especially tactical shredder Brosse Gards and Dio-throated frontman Christer. Speed metal flavourings applied to fit in with the demands of 'You Can't Break Us', 'Virus', 'Start Of A New Era', 'Heroes', 'Dead Or Alive', 'Ray Of Light' and 'Cross The Line' taste good whatever the tempo, and the whole album is accessible to either preference with their plentiful melodies and punishing rhythm lines, plus some pristine thrash-inpsired drumming from Pelle Hinden into the package.Stick this belter on for a dose of the good old fashioned grit that is true heavy metal, the way it was once always played and always should be' - 9.5/10, Dave Attrill, Metalliville.co.uk
 
Band Line-Up:Lead Vocals - Christer Gards
Guitar - Bosse Gards
Bass - Anders Sandstrom
Drums - Pelle Hindén
Keyboard - Pontus Lekaregard
Tracklisting:
1- You can't break us
2- Human
3- Virus
4- Start of a new era
5- Scream higher
6- Heroes
7- Dead or alive
8- Ray of light
9- Cross the line
10- Stay the night
11- The thing
 
 

www.twosidemoon.com
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Classic Rock Legends Jefferson Starship To Release Exclusive Live 4-CD Set 'Tales From The Mothership'

The Paul Kantner Science Fiction Rock & Roll Motion Picture Show!
"Roswell UFO Parade & Festival Hosts Jefferson Starship Sci-Fi Extravaganza" read the headlines for the annual July 3rd event that took place in Roswell, New Mexico in 2009. Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade. The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as "White Rabbit", "Somebody To Love", "Volunteers", "Wooden Ships" recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special programme of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever! Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set.

In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), 'Blows Against The Empire' was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award. In addition to Kantner, 'Blows' featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit "Jane." David rejoined the band full time in 2005.

In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce 'Blows' from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a 'Blows' motion picture in 1996. "That was a big year for sci-fi," recalls Gaiman. Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), 'Jefferson's Tree of Liberty,' Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined 'The Heroes of Woodstock', the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.

"On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction," says Gaiman.

Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in 'Love, Janis') and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.

Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator ('Jefferson's Tree of Liberty' was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed 'Tales From The Mothership,' a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. "It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary," Gaiman quips.

Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.

For more information: http://jeffersonstarship.com





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JUST LIKE VINYL Signs With Superball Music

SUPERBALL MUSIC proudly welcomes JUST LIKE VINYL to their eclectic and growing roster, which includes Blaqk Audio, Matt Skiba & The Sekrets and ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead.  Founded by THE FALL OF TROY's guitarist/frontman Thomas Erak, JUST LIKE VINYL has been turning heads with their incendiary live shows since their 2010 genesis. The band's self-titled, self-released debut Just Like Vinyl hit the streets in December of 2010 and the band toured throughout 2011. SUPERBALL MUSIC caught JUST LIKE VINYL's amazing live show at the 2011 SxSW Music Conference.
 
Label head Thomas Waber explains, "We saw these guys playing at SXSW and they absolutely blew us away. One of the most energetic bands I have seen in a while! We are very pleased to start working with Just Like Vinyl."
 
Erak adds, "We couldn't be happier being a part of the Superball family/roster. There's a lot of really talented and caring people at the label and we are excited as hell for what the future holds."
 
While Erak's distinctive guitar playing will be familiar to his old fans, JUST LIKE VINYL incorporates influences as diverse as Nirvana, Faith No More, and At The Drive-In to create a sound of their own. "We love all kinds of music," muses guitarist Jake Carden, "I will incorporate any of my skills or background to find what I think each individual song is asking for."
 
The SUPERBALL MUSIC debut from JUST LIKE VINYL is set for a late summer, 2012 release.
 
For more information on JUST LIKE VINYL, please visit:
www.justlikevinyl.com
www.facebook.com/justlikevinylwa
www.twitter.com/JustLikeVinylWA
www.superballmusic.com
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QUEENSRYCHE FRONTMAN GEOFF TATE SIGNS WORLDWIDE SOLO DEAL WITH INSIDEOUT MUSIC

GEOFF TATE, the legendary Queensryche frontman and one of the most acclaimed vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, has signed a worldwide recording contract with INSIDEOUT MUSIC.
 
"I'm very excited to join forces with InsideOut Music," says Tate of his multi-album deal. "They are very committed to progressive music and care deeply for their artists, working together with them to bring music lovers worldwide some of the most compelling rock music available."
 
As the frontman of Queensryche, GEOFF TATE has sold more than 20 million records and received four Grammy nominations. The band's landmark concept album Operation: Mindcrime thrust their unique social consciousness, expertly crafted lyrics and progressive style into the national spotlight in 1988, and was followed by Empire in 1990, the album that delivered the band to arena-headlining status and sold more than three million albums on the back of hit singles "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman." By the time Queensryche released Promised Land in 1994, Tate was universally acknowledged as one of the greatest frontmen in rock and metal, and a driving force behind progressive metal's most innovative force in mainstream music. Queensryche have released 12 studio albums, with one of their most overlooked gems being American Soldier in 2009, Tate's ambitious concept album that explores the consequences of war as told through the voices of veterans.
 
"Obviously, we at the label have been fans of Geoff for a long time," says InsideOut Music founder Thomas Waber. "We are looking forward to working with such a renowned musician - welcome to the InsideOut Music family!"
 
GEOFF TATE is currently finishing production on his first InsideOut Music release. The album is planned for release this fall, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Tate joins an InsideOut Music roster that includes Devin Townsend, Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, King's X, Fates Warning, Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie, The Flower Kings, Arjen Lucassen, Pain Of Salvation, and many more.
 
GEOFF TATE ONLINE:
Website: www.geofftate.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeoffTateOfficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GeoffTate
 
INSIDEOUT MUSIC ONLINE:
Website: www.insideoutmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/InsideOutUSA
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The DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT premieres "Planet Of The Apes" video clip from new DVD box-set, "By A Thread - Live In London 2011", on Metal Hammer.de

Renowned multi-instrumentalist Devin Townsend has now released his new DVD box-set, By A Thread - Live in London 2011, via HevyDevy Records / InsideOut Music. To give fans yet another glimpse of the box-set's contents, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT has premiered a video clip of "Planet Of The Apes" (taken from the Deconstruction performance) on Metal Hammer.de:
 
 
DTP also recently premiered video clips for "Ghost"  (taken from the Ghost performance), "Gato" (taken from the Ki performance) and "Awake" (taken from the Addicted performance).
 
By A Thread - Live in London 2011 contains a 4-DVD set with footage from the unique, sold-out UK shows from last fall where Devin performed all four DTP albums (Ki, Addicted, Ghost, Deconstruction), along with a 5-CD set with the four DTP albums and one disc of encores. In addition to the 4 DVDs and 5 CDs, the deluxe edition of By A Thread - Live in London 2011 also includes an exclusive 7" with take 2 of the track "Coast" (Devin's hand-drawn etching is on the B-side), plus an autographed and numbered collector's certificate of authenticity.
 
To purchase By A Thread - Live in London 2011, head over to CM Distro. 
 
This September, DTP and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!
 
"Epic Kings & Idols Tour" dates feat. DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, STOLEN BABIES
Sept. 4--Seattle, WA--Studio 7
Sept. 5--Vancouver, BC--Commodore
Sept. 7--San Francisco, CA--Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8--Los Angeles, CA--El Rey Theater
Sept. 9--Phoenix, AZ--Marquee Theater
Sept. 11--Houston, TX--Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12--Dallas, TX--Trees
Sept. 13--Lawrence, KS--Granada
Sept. 14--Denver, CO--Summit
Sept. 16--Minneapolis, MN--Station 4
Sept. 17--Chicago, IL--Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18--Pittsburgh, PA--Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19--Toronto, ON--Opera House
Sept. 20--Montreal, QC--Cafe Campus
Sept. 21--Worcester, MA--Palladium
Sept. 22--Philadelphia, PA--TLA
Sept. 23--New York, NY--Irving Plaza
Sept. 24--Baltimore, MD--Rams Head Live
 
Press opportunities for the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT are available, so please contact nikki.law@centurymedia.com to schedule!
 
Devin Townsend online:
 
Press opportunities for PARADISE LOST are available, so please contact nikki.law@centurymedia.com to schedule!
 
PARADISE LOST online:
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terça-feira, junho 26, 2012

Umphrey’s McGee

In the interest of continuing to deliver our fans the most unique, entertaining and engaging experiences around, the preparation for sUMmer school rolls on. sUMmer school is an intimate five day music camp nestled in the Catskill Mountains that will dive head first into all things Umphrey's McGee. And we want you to join us!

Experience five days of interactive musical workshops designed for musicians of all skill levels, from aspiring beginner to zen master. We'll explore how UM writes songs, improvises as a group, and rehearses both individually and collectively. There will be a variety of individual breakout sessions from the entire band & UM organization featuring insight into our business, touring, lighting, recording and more. And Thursday night we'll rock an awards ceremony, complete with loads of gear giveaways from many UM endorsers. Did we mention there will be an Umphrey's McGee show show every night, followed by an open jam with camp attendees?

In addition, we'll be offering a slew of non-musical activities ranging from hiking to bags, kickball to BBQing, films to fire pits. It's the best chance you're going to have to ask Stasik about his moustache waxing techniques while tipping back a cold one around a bonfire.  

Our tentative sUMmer school schedule is now available for your perusal. Give it a once over and hit us with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions at summerschool@umphreys.com. The camp is filling but we have various lodging and camping accommodations still available. Take a chance and come join us for a week in the woods, we promise you won't regret it.

Loads more details from A to Z, and to register, click here.

Umphrey's McGee

2012 Tour Dates

June
​6.28 Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond, VA
​6.29 Outside the Factory, Philadelphia, PA*
​6.30 Bank of America Pavilion, Boston, MA*
 
July
​7.1 Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ*
​7.3 Kresge Audtiorium, Interlochen, MI*
​7.4 Moonlite Gardens, Cincinnati, OH*
​7.5 CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, Peoria, IL*
7.6 Weekend at Harmony, Geneva, MN Two Set Festival Performance
​7.7 White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN*
​7.28-29 Catalpa NYC Music Festival, New York, NY Two Set Festival Performance
 
​August
​8.6-10 sUMmer School at Full Moon Resort, Big Indian, NY
​8.10 Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT
​8.11 The Klein, Bridgeport, CT
​8.12 moe.down 13, Turin, NY
​8.24-26 Summer Set Music Festival, Somerset, WI
​8.30 The Crossroads, Kansas City, MO
​8.31 Green Mountain Eco Fest, Eldridge, MO
 
September
9.1-2 North Coast Music Festival, Chicago, IL​
​9.5 Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville, VA
​9.6 The Norva, Norfolk, VA
​9.7 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, NC
​9.8 Pisgah Brewery, Black Mountain, NC
​9.12 Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines, IA
​9.13 Sumtur Amphitheater, Omaha, NE
9.14 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (w/ Railroad Earth)
​9.15 Boulder Theatre, Boulder, CO
​9.19 Workplay Soundstage, Birmingham, AL
​9.20 Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN
​9.21 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
​9.22 Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville, KY
 
October
10.12 Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX​
10.26-27 Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (w/ This Must Be the Band)
 
November
11.8-11 ​Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Live Oak, FL
 
December
​12.17-21 Mayan Holidaze, Tulum, MEX SOLD OUT
12.28-31 The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA 
 
* With very special guests G. Love & Special Sauce
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Kappa Crucis: new album tracklist and video for "Flags And Lies"

The Brazilian heavy rock band KAPPA CRUCIS is still in the studio recording its second effort. The album is being recorded at Ger Som Studio in the city of Itapeva, Sao Paulo state, same place where they did record the high acclaimed debut Jewel Box from 2009.
 
Although the album title has not been decided, the tracklist is defined: "Flags And Lies", "Strange Soul", "Invisible Man", "What Comes Down", "Nobody Knows", "Mecathronic", "Between Night And Day", "When The Legs Are Wheels", "The Braves And The Fools" and "School Of Life".
 
The band posted on Youtube a video of the rehearsals that made part of the album pre-production where they are playing an instrumental version of one of the new songs, "Flags And Lies". This is the first time that the band releases material from the new album.
To watch the video, go to: http://youtu.be/yJGNzQrSVGo
 
The musicians are also registering all the recording steps on the 'studio report' that it's available on the band's Facebook page www.facebook.com/kappacrucisband. 
 
The new KAPPA CRUCIS album is expected to reach the stores in the second semester of 2012.   
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Artillery announces new drummer

Artillery, one of the best thrash metal bands around, have recruited drummer Josua Madsen to replace founding member Carsten Nielsen, who left the band earlier this year due to personal reasons. The following statement has appeared on the band's official profile on Facebook: "We are proud to announce our new drummer, who will be Josua Madsen. Josua have been living the last couple of years in the US playing with different bands.  Last Danish band Was Club Hell. We are looking forward to go on the road with Josua and first gig will be Headbangers open air in Hamburg, Germany: Thanx to former drummer Carsten for the 30 years of thrashing!"

 
Josua Madsen

Artillery's most recent album is "My Blood" from 2011 (Metal Mind Productions).
 
Artillery on tour:
 
July 26 - Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany @ Headbangers Open Air
Aug. 24 - Lygten, Denmark@ Nřrrebro
Aug. 25 - Lugones –Asturias, Spain @ Vaques Fest 2012
Sept. 21 - Pitstop, Denmark @ Kolding
Sept. 22 - Studenterhuset, Denmark @ Ĺrhus
Dec. 03 – 07 Florida/ Nassau, USA@ Barge to hell
 
Artillery on-line:
Facebook 
http://www.artillery.dk
 
Metal Mind Productions
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Osada Vida DVD coming out soon! Preview available on Youtube

Osada Vida, one of the most interesting Polish bands on the prog-rock scene, release soon their first live DVD entitled “Where The Devils Live”. The material features the recording of their live appearance at the Wyspianski Theater in Katowice, Poland in November 2011. “Where The Devils Live” DVD is scheduled for release on July, 2nd in Europe and July, 24th in USA (via MVD). And today you can see the preview of the DVD – track "Everyday Ltd." is available on Metal Mind Productions’ official channel on YouTube in THIS location.
 
Łukasz Lisiak, vocalist and bassist, comments the track: “The studio version of ‘Everyday Ltd’ was included on our debut album ‘Three Seats Behind A Triangle’. 5 years after the release of the album, we still believe it contains really good tunes, interesting riffs and melodies… Just their performance was way too amateurish. We played the track ‘Everday Ltd’ just as a joke at one of our rehearsals, after 5 years of not playing it at all, and suddenly everything felt so right. We felt that this track had a huge potential. We decided to include it in our setlist as we have so much fun when playing it at our rehearsals. At the same time we wanted to make a connection with tracks recorded by SBB’s classic line-up, which always inspired us a lot. It’s all about this specific nerve which is so typical in improvisations. Bartek Bereska suggested that we should improvise  in the middle of the song… And so we did! We had to shorten the track though. But it was so much fun to play ‘Everyday Ltd’. I hope it will appeal to all listeners who like to mix music genres, and for whom the word "progressive" is not only synonymous of Marillion, Yes and Pink Floyd.”
 
Osada Vida’s discography includes three demos and three well received official releases - “Three Seats Behind a Triangle” (2006/2007), “The Body Parts Party” (2008), “Uninvited Dreams” (2009). Their albums feature elaborately beautiful music in the vein of Yes, Porcupine Tree, Pain Of Salvation and Riverside.
 
“Where The Devils Live”  DVD - outstanding performance and intriguing visuals make for an exceptional and deeply engaging spectacle. Richly diversified track list features songs from all previous albums, as also a previously unreleased song “Hard-Boiled Wonderland”. The DVD also includes an interview with Łukasz Lisiak (vocals, bass) and Rafał Paluszek (keys).
 
Osada Vida - Where the Devils Live DVD
Label: Metal Mind Productions
Cat. no: MMPDVD0200
Barcode: 5907785037465
Format: DVD
Genre: Progressive rock
Release date: 02.07.2012 Europe / 24.07.2012 USA
 
Tracklist: 
1. Intro – Remember Your Name
2. Hard-Boiled Wonderland
3. Uninvited Dreams
4. Brain (Mind on Cloud Nine)
5. Muscle (Strong but Powerless)
6. Bone (My Name Is Bone, the Single Bone)
7. Is That Devil From Spain Too?
8. Everyday Ltd.
9. Neverending Dream
10.Childmare (A Goodnight Story)
 
Extras:
Interview with Łukasz Lisiak and Rafał Paluszek (video)
Biography
Discography
Photo Gallery
Desktop images

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KINGCROW - Album completed

Kingcrow has completed the recordings for the new album "In Crescendo".

 

Album tracklist below: 

Right Before

This Ain't Another Love Song

The Hatch

Morning Rain

The Drowning Line

The Glass Fortress

Summer '97

In Crescendo

 

A Videoclip for the song "Morning Rain" is now being filmed. It is being directed by Mauro Marani in collaboration with Devilnax

 

More info soon.

Kingcrow, 

www.kingcrow.it
www.myspace.com/kingcrowband

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'Alchemy', a New Musical Project by Clive Nolan

Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena) returns with his new solo project. 'Alchemy' is a multidimensional musical project to be developed in numerous stages and forms. The libretto and the original story are both by Clive Nolan. It is a Victorian adventure set in 1842, with a sense of the dark and mysterious.
 
The 'Alchemy' album will be recorded at the end of this year with the concert version being filmed for DVD on February, 22nd 2013 in Wyspiański Theater in Katowice, Poland. The CD and DVD as well as collectors Box Set will be available by the middle of 2013. All formats will be released by Metal Mind Productions.
 
Clive: "For me this has been the biggest writing project since 'She'. Four years in the making, by the time of release in mid 2013. I know these characters so well now… they are part of my everyday life. The way they have developed alongside the musical ideas has been a fascinating and emotional experience. If ever I wanted to write a sequel it would be for 'Alchemy'!"
 
Fully theatrical 'Alchemy' performances will be offered to the 'musical enthusiasts' over three days at the Playhouse Theatre in Cheltenham in September 2013.
 
Additionally, the story of 'Alchemy' may gain another life. Clive is working with a famous comic book and graphic novel artist (known from his numerous works for DC and Marvel Comics), Mark Buckingham, to develop imagery for the show, as well as a possible graphic novel version of the story, as part of the 'Alchemy' project.
 
 
A number of principal characters in 'Alchemy' as well as other cast members have now been confirmed. The musical will see the return of many actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company's previous productions of 'She - the Musical': Clive Nolan and Agnieszka Swita, as well as key participants from the 'She' Cheltenham cast: David Clifford, Victoria Bolley, Chris Lewis, Becky Carter and Ben Perkins.
 
The Company will be aided by new members who are well known in the 'progressive rock' world: Tracy Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears (Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena, Oliver Wakeman Band) and Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace). The album version of 'Alchemy' will feature a guest performance from Uruguayan singer, Noel Calcaterra, the vocalist for Nolan's South American 'Otra Vida' album.
 
Musicians Clive Nolan (keyboards and orchestrations), Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott Higham (drums), Claudio Momberg (piano) and Kylan Amos (bass) will once more take charge of the instrumental part of the project. More names will be confirmed soon.
 
You can now visit the new 'Alchemy' website to learn about the story and people involved. Get informed about the news and project's progression, check the scheduled events, read the diary of the 'Alchemy' protagonist, Professor Samuel King, listen to the musical extracts, buy tickets, see how to get involved, and much more!
 
Official 'Alchemy' Website:
http://www.alchemythemusical.com/
 
The New Official 'Alchemy' clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvMK6raYNS8
 
Full details on the performance in Wyspiański Theater in Katowice to follow soon.
 
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sábado, junho 23, 2012

Karnataka Live DVD, Blu-Ray and Live album are in the final stages of editing and mixing!

The forthcoming Karnataka  Live DVD, Blu-Ray and Live album (filmed and recorded on   the New Light Tour), are in the final stages of editing and mixing! Filmed in high definition by AVP Media, it looks and sounds fantastic! We'll be bringing you further details soon, including pre-order news!
 
 
Following the success of the band's New Light Tour Karnataka has announced a major new tour of the UK plus one date in Verona Italy - The Forbidden Dreams Tour 2012. Details below and on the website.
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
 
The band will be performing brand new material (including the stunning title tour track Forbidden Dreams!) on the tour as well as dipping into the back catalogue.
 

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Joe Walsh - New Analog Man Tour Dates and Merch

Get new Analog Man Tour merch now in the official Joe Walsh Online Store, including men and women's T-Shirts, a hoodie and accessories!
Visit the events section for a full list of current Analog Man tour dates and details.
Win a Personalized Epiphone Les Paul Guitar
Win an Analog Man album bundle and personalized Epiphone Les Paul guitar like the classic Les Paul Joe has played with the Eagles and James Gang! Visit Ticketmaster on Facebook now to enter.
 
Analog Man Out Now!
Watch Joe's Analog Man album release week highlight reel here and get Analog Man in stores and online at iTunes and Amazon or visit the Online Store for exclusive fan club, CD and vinyl bundles.
 
 
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