domingo, agosto 26, 2012

Changing Skins release the debut album

 

"Changing Skins is a band that unleashes a sonic revolution in the blazing rhythms of electro-rock" (Romania Libera)

"...a band that has grown in a single year more than most other bands do in 10 years time" (MTV - Alternative Nation)

"Changing Skins is one of the best bands to have surfaced on the new underground scene" (Metropotam.ro)

"Changing Skins, a fresh band from Bucharest that has picked as a sonic idiom a wholesome type of unpretentious hard-rock, with some influences from classic American 90s bands" (Hypestreet.ro)

Changing Skins is one of the most popular young bands in Romania. Its members are musical advocates of a special brand of alternative rock that endeavors to convey a tangible kind of energy, by means of flamboyant live performances. The masterminds behind the Changing Skins sonic grammar are:

Horatiu Ghibu - vocals (former member of Briefcore, Klon, Rain District)
Raluca Pascaru - drums (performed with the Romanian pop icon Loredana Groza)
Adi Cotoara - bass (former member of Lotul National de Hardcore)
Stefan Mustata - guitar & programming (former member of Frozen Dusk)

The song writing process began in 2010. It was based on some of Stefan's ideas. As for the gigs, the band first went on stage with the new material one year later, in October 2011. Since then, the band has shared the stage with many local and foreign acts.
 
In 2011, the band succeeded in filming a video for the song "Ain't Worth It", came off 5th at the Romanian Global Battle of the Bands competition, and got so much radio-play at the famous Radio Guerilla station that their recently released single, "Ain't Worth It", was considered a hit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Z-6TLNoXE

2012 is a particularly good year for Changing Skins, whose schedule is filled with concerts. The band also shoots a controversial video for the song "Deeper and Deeper". The video got banned on Youtube because of its extravagant content, and it's now restricted.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamTHdbmm44
 
In October, the band will release its first album, called "Changing Skins", a media product that features many pleasant surprises.

Below you can find the tracklist of the new record:

1. Ain't Worth It
2. Baby
3. Use ME
4. Lady Hoax
5. Deeper And Deeper
6. The Friday Night Anthem
7. Fragile
8. Perfect Foes
9  Hot Core
10 The Road
11. Ain't Worth It (videoclip)
12. Deeper And Deeper (videoclip)

Listen to some of the songs featured on the new material right here:   http://soundcloud.com/changingskinsband

And the electro-rockin', soul-shakin', heart-wrenching story of Changing Skins goes on.

Contact Changing Skins:
www.changingskins.ro
www.facebook.com/ChangingSkins
www.myspace.com/changingskins
www.soundcloud.com/changingskinsband
Booking: nelu@promusicprod.ro

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sábado, agosto 25, 2012

G. W. Hill’s Earth: Part Two is Back in Print

Out of Print for Nearly a Year, The Disc is Reissued 

Rockford, IL – Earth: Part Two was originally released on cassette in 1990. The pieces of music presented on the disc were recorded more as images in the form of sound than as "music." They were recorded with primitive recording equipment, and that means the sound quality is not up to current standards. The disc, along with the first part, was originally released in 1990 as a double cassette tape album and was meant to showcase the dangers presented by destruction of the environment.

When it was first released on CD (the disc has been out of print since the fall of 2011), Scott Montgomery said this at Music Street Journal, "This is the second part of a lengthy, double-CD tone poem meditating upon environmental crisis and the Earth's fate in humanity's hands.  (Part 1 will be reviewed separately).  The entirety of Earth Parts 1 and 2 consists of 24 Impressions.  The second CD - Part 2 is broken up into 9 short Impressions, ranging from 2:33 to 7:00.  As with Earth Part 1, the pieces are entirely played by Gary Hill – predominantly on keyboard with sequenced electronic beats and some occasional guitar.  The pace tends toward slow, almost meditative space music.  But if it is meditative, it is a desolate, discomforting meditation.  As with the Part 1, Earth – Part 2, forces a more existential meditation upon the immediacy of socio-ecological action.  Again, like its prequel, Earth – Part 2 is more an electronic soundscape experiment than it is a traditionally composed song cycle.  It sounds very much like the soundtrack to a film – and more of a Sci-Fi than terrestrially-centered epic.  There is a sparse, minimal quality to the composing that would seem to work best as an accompanying audio compliment to a visual presentation such as film or dance.  It seems intended to evoke imagery as might be the case with experimental multi-media installations.  It is more suggestive than explicit in terms of invoking any particular story-line, though the sub-titles of several impressions do give a sense of an overarching structure that begins with an invocation of a small planet in space, moving on to specific eco-systemic disasters and extinction at the hands of humanity.  3 of the 9 Impressions bear subtitles which help guide the suggestive of this loose narrative structure.  The overall tone and color are somewhat dark and unsettling, as is appropriate given the ominous theme of the aftermath of the Earth's destruction…"

This was originally released (both the cassette version and the first CD release) under the name "Gary Hill." Since then Hill has started using the name "G. W. Hill" for all his professional work.G. W. Hill began playing music at age 15, starting on bass guitar. In addition to performing music, Hill is a published author (The Strange Sound of Cthulhu: Music Inspired by the Writing of H. P. Lovecraft and Strange Realities: The Collected Short Stories of Gary Hill) and a music journalist. 

Earth: Part Two  is currently available exclusively at createspace.com/2062265, but will be available at Amazon.com within the next week or so.
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Long awaited return of the seminal Canadian psychedelic proggers: MAHOGANY FROG - Senna

Mahogany Frog is an instrumental band, comprised of four multi-instrumentalists and based out of Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Their music draws from a wide range of influences such as: eariy 20th century classical music, 50's lounge/exotica, '60s psychedelia, '70s progressive/kraut-rock, fusion, contemporary electronica and ambient/experimentalism. Using a vast array of keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and walls of electronics, the group creates dynamic, multi-layered songs which explore tone, mood and composition. Although Mahogany Frog's unorthodox sounds and complex arrangements can challenge the listener, their haunting progressions and playful melodies are immediately catchy and satisfying.
 

 

"SENNA by Mahogany Frog" is the group's sixth full-length release. Lush with soaring synth-scapes, waves of blistering guitar feedback and sound-art segments consisting of field recordings, tape collage and analogue electronically-generated sounds, it is easily their heaviest and most challenging record to date. Often the music is hot and gritty, capturing the power of the band's live performance: the rhythm section throttles forward fiercely, laying a foundation for rapidly shifting melodic themes and sounds. At times the material is exploratory and dramatic, displaying layers of MIDI-controlled sequencers, razor-crisp glitch-beats, moody tonal washes and infectiou grooves. The orchestration on "SENNA" is largely mysterious, with highly overdriven, reverb-drenched synths, guitars and electronics trading roles and smoothly and swiftly. Along with the enthusiasm and tonal proficiency of engineer Jean Paul Peters', Mahogany Frog have created a cinematic art-rock masterpiece that aims to re-evaluate the conventional roles of instruments and how they contribute to a broader composition.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd's Last of a Dyin' Breed Is Now Available!

 

 
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"Anarchy" Music Video! Coming Sept 2nd

"Anarchy" Music Video! Coming Sunday Sept 2nd
The wait is almost over...

Mark your calendars, our most extensive and epic video project ever will be released on Sunday September 2! Make sure you tune in to our website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel to check out this powerful music video for our song "Anarchy" put together by our good friend Joe Pine at JNP Productions.

If that wasn't enough, at the same time we launch the music video we will also be streaming our entire EP "Slash & Burn" from the MUSIC page on our website, so you will be able to listen to all 6 tracks!! And if you like what you hear, we will be having a limited-time special offer that will kick off with the video launch... so keep your eyes posted!!

TUNE IN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND TO WATCH!!!

   
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www.psychothermia.com
 

 


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Stryper "Live In Indonesia At Java Rockin' Land" Coming to DVD on on October 23

Celebrating almost 30 years rocking the world, it's Stryper live!
 

The multi-platinum heavy metal band Stryper, live at the Java Rockin' Land festival in Indonesia. Recorded in front of an enthusiastic crowd in 2010, this is the definitive Stryper DVD. Celebrating almost 30 years of incredible melodies and musicianship, Live In Indonesia features hits and rarities delivered in impeccable sound and video.
 
"This show was an unexpected, but welcomed, addition to our tour schedule," said Michael Sweet (singer, guitarist, songwriter). "It was added last minute and we scrambled to make it happen, but I'm glad it worked out. It was an opportunity to go to a primarily Muslim country and share our faith. Java Rockin'Land was a highlight moment of our career and I'm thrilled that we were able to capture its on video. It's definitely one of the better live performances by the band in a long time, and the fact that it was captured on video makes it even more exciting. I think the fans are going to really enjoy it."

Without a doubt, Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all-time, and certainly the most celebrated Christian metal band of all time. Comprised of Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1983, and is responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as 'Soldiers Under Command,' 'To Hell with the Devil,' In God We Trust,' and such MTV hit singles/videos as "Calling on You," "Free," and "Honestly."
 
After a sabbatical for much of the 1990's, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. But it was not until their 2011 covers set, 'The Covering,' that the aforementioned definitive Stryper was reinstated, as the band welcomed Gaines back into the fold.
 
 
 
Track Listing:
Sing Along Song
Murder By Pride
Loud 'N Clear
Rock That Makes Me Roll
Reach Out
Calling On You
More Than A Man
Honestly
Open Your Eyes
All For One
To Hell With The Devil
Soldiers Under Command
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MAGNUM will release their upcoming eighteenth studio album, ‘On The 13th Day’

 

Hugely influential British melodic hard rock group MAGNUM will release their upcoming eighteenth studio album, 'On The 13th Day' on Steamhammer / SPV on September 19th in Scandinavia, September 21st in Germany, September 24th in Europe and September 25th in the US/Canada.

On August 31st the first single 'So Let It Rain' will be released as a digital version with the following tracklisting:

1. So Let It Rain (Radio Edit) 3:59
2. So Let It Rain (Album Version) 4:50
3. Wild Angels (Live version from Aschaffenburg, Germany) 4:50

EMP Mailorder (biggest Mailorder in Europe) have a special bundle for September 21st (Germany) / September 24th (Europe):

Digipak + Single:

(This is the only way of getting hold of a hard copy of the single)

'On The 13th Day' will be available as a limited digipak slipcase edition with a bonus CD featuring unreleased, acoustic and live tracks from the Magnum vaults, plus as a double coloured vinyl LP, standard jewel case CD and download.
The cover is once again created by famous fantasy artist Rodney Matthews (Asia, Nazareth, Eloy).

Tracklisting Limited Digipak:

Disc 1
1. All The Dreamers 7.09
2. Blood Red Laughter 4.40
3. Didn't Like You Anyway 4.33
4. On The 13th Day 5.35
5. So Let It Rain 4.50
6. Dance Of The Black Tattoo 5.16
7. Shadow Town 5.57
8. Putting Things In Place 4.41
9. Broken Promises 4.55
10. See How They Fall 4.56
11. From Within 4.42

Bonus Disc 2
1. Those Were The Days 4.12 (Demo From 1988-89)
2. Eyes Like Fire 5.23 (Full Version)
3. Blood Red Laughter 4.12 (Acoustic Version)
4. We All Need To Be Loved 4.12 (Live From Prague CZ)
5. Shadow Town 4.59 (Acoustic Version)
6. Moonking 6.29 (Live From Mannheim, Germany)

One month after the release of 'On The 13th Day' MAGNUM set off on a 31 date European tour from October-December 2012.

Dates are:

MAGNUM live 2012

04.10. SE-Sweden Rock Cruise
06.10. SE- Jönköping - Zaragon Rock Club

25.10. D-Berlin C-Club
26.10. D-Hamburg – Fabrik
27.10. D-Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.10. D-Cologne – Kantine
30.10. D-Ingolstadt – Eventhalle am Westpark
31.10. D-Mannheim – Alte Seilerei
01.11. D-Bochum – Matrix (new)
03.11. D-Bremen – Schuppen 2
05.11. D-Nürnberg – Hirsch
06.11. D-Augsburg - Spectrum
07.11. D-Munich – Ampere
09.11. D-Burglengenfeld – VAZ
10.11. D-Memmingen – Kaminwerk
11.11. CH-Pratteln-Z7
12.11. CZ-Pilsen – KD Serikova
13.11. CZ-Zlin – Masters Of Rock Café
15.11. NL-Kerkrade - The Rock Temple
16.11. B-Vosselaar - Biebob
17.11. F-Vaureal – Le Forum

With special guests NeonFly - www.neonfly.net (All European shows except Sweden)

18.11. GB-Bristol – 02 Academy
20.11. GB-Liverpool – 02 Academy
21.11. GB-Glasgow – Garage
22.11. GB-Newcastle – 02 Academy
23.11. GB-Holmfirth – Picturedrome
24.11. GB-Manchester – Ritz
25.11. GB-Nottingham – Rock City
27.11. GB-Leamington – Leamington Assembly
28.11. GB-Southampton – The Brook
29.11. GB-London – 02 Academy Islington
30.11. GB-Pontypridd – Muni Arts Centre
01.12. GB-Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
02.12. GB-Norwich - Waterfront

With special guests Amanda Somerville's Trillium - www.amandasomerville.com (UK only)
www.magnumonline.co.uk
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UK Composer Makes 'The Marvin Ayres String Orchestra' Available For Musicians Worldwide

 

London, UK – Renowned UK composer Marvin Ayres is now offering his talents to music artists worldwide! Musicians everywhere can have their own bespoke string orchestra/quartet/trio/solos played, arranged, scored and produced in one studio, which can fit beautifully into songs and projects. Once provided with the material Marvin creates exciting and versatile string arrangements with real acoustic instruments – an innovative concept in this day of synthetic strings and orchestras!

"Real strings by a real human - just a click away!" - Tony Visconti

As well as his own orchestral compositions, Marvin Ayres has had strings used on many professional releases including: BBC, Channel 4, Disney, David Bowie, Basement Jaxx, B.E.F, Artful Dodger, Culture Club, TerraNivium, Heaven 17, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Adam Ant, Stewart Copeland, Boy George and Kate Jackson.

Straddling the worlds of commercial and classical music, as composer/producer Marvin Ayres has developed a distinctive and innovative style by subjecting his instruments to electronic treatments, thereby pioneering an approach described as "Ambient Orchestral Minimalism". Operating somewhere between the spiritual serenity of Gorecki and Part and the electronic adventures of Brian Eno and Aphex Twin, his key features are layers of organic strings filtered through atmospheric distortions and effects, sounding at once both familiar and utterly new.

"...like some of (Brian) Eno's best work, the atmospheres Ayres creates can comfortably blend into the sonic backdrop, they are also compelling pieces of music that can dominate and transport." - All About Jazz

A founding member of The Government, Ayres also made solo contributions to bands and artists throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, notably, Culture Club, Simply Red and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. In 1999 he was signed to the avant-garde label Mille Plateaux as composer/producer and released two ambient albums, Neptune and Cellosphere, to critical acclaim. Excerpts of these works have been performed live in an array of forums such as: London's 'Festival of Electronica'(with Groove Armada's Patrick Dawes), and the inter-media cutting edge event 'Sprawl'. His reputation as producer and performer came to the attention of Jaki Liebezeit (formerly of Can), who invited him to re-mix tracks and tour withLiebezeit's band Club Off Chaos in early 2001. Ayres was commissioned by Einsturzende Neubauten's electronica music publishers Freibank, and his compositions have featured on five 'For Films' albums.

In addition to his work with musicians, Ayres also collaborates with visual artists on audio-visual installations, which have been exhibited in major galleries and art houses in Europe and the U.S. In 2000, the prestigious ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) in London commissioned him to compose and produce their first ever DVD exhibition. The two works resulting from this were Sensory and Cycle, incorporating spatial soundscapes and psycho acoustics and were composed specifically for 5.1 Surround Sound. Marvin Ayres' collaborative film Scape is to this day a permanent fixture on exhibition at The Tate Modern.

His ongoing project with Sonja Kristina (from rock legends Curved Air) is called MASK and their 2006 hit single 'Waking The Dream' came from their debut dual-disc album Heavy Petal. Their second album, Technopia was released on Repertoire Records in  2010 . Ayres has recently collaborated with Martyn Ware (Heaven 17) on his B.E.F (British Electronic Foundation) project 'Dark', creating and performing atmospheric and emotive string orchestrations and arrangements of classic songs performed by major artists.

As well as productions for other artists, the W.O.W studio is a mastering facility and recently remastered the legendary John Peel Sessions for Curved Air 'Airwaves – Live At The BBC' album. This year also sees the official release for Marvin Ayres new 120 piece orchestral composition/recording 'The Harmogram Suite' as a stereo CD and 5.1 surround sound DVD.
 
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E.V.E. - Equations Vanquish Equality

 


E.V.E. (Equations Vanquish Equality) initially started out as a melodic prog/rock project by Vicky Psarakis, an american-greek vocalist/composer, in late 2010. The main concept behind it is the world we currently live in, everyday human situations and interactions, "disease", and the kind of corruption that comes from within. Music-wise, though the style mainly revolves around a melodic/prog core, you can identify various metal, fusion, ambient & oriental elements. 

With the help of several talented musicians from Greece the first self-titled EP was officially released in May 2012. Recordings and mixing took place at 9800 Studios http://www.9800studios.gr/) with the help of Antonis Kontozoglou. Keys, guitars, bass & saxophone were recorded by Elias Nousis, who also helped with the arrangement and the drums were played by the world-wide known George Kollias. 

After the EP release it was time for E.V.E. to become something more than just a project... so the search for a stable line-up began. Yannis Papadopoulos, mostly known as a vocalist from Until Rain and Wardrum, was willing to show a different aspect musically, so he joined E.V.E. as a guitarist. Shortly after, one day at the studio, Vicky met Defkalion Dimos, a talented young drummer who also plays for the bands Wings In Motion and Arkovlies. After listening to the tracks from the EP, he was instantly interested in participating as well. Not long after that, the band met George Vardakis, a pianist who attends the same university (Musical Studies) as Defkalion. He seemed to fit the band right away and came aboard to take on the part of the piano/keys. 

Apart from the current line-up, discussions about other members (bass & 2nd guitar) are at hand but nothing too certain to announce for the time being. 

 

Currently, E.V.E. are working on new tracks for a full-album. Though the main style of their music will remain intact, the next release will have different influences and more elements comparing to the EP. If all goes due to schedule, the album will be released Spring of 2013.

Current Band Line-Up:
Vocals/Main Composition/Lyrics: Vicky Psarakis
Guitars: Yannis Papadopoulos
Piano/Keys: George Vardakis
Drums: Defkalion Dimos

Tracklisting:
1.Poetic Injustice
2.Perpetual Dreamers
3.The Planet's Cry
4.You Could
 
E.V.E.
Equations Vanquish Equality
Web: http://eve0581.bandcamp.com/
 
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SEEKING RAVEN German Metal - Ltd. CD out now

'LONELY ART' - SEEKING RAVEN

'Lonely Art' is the first "official" release by Seeking Raven (Progressive Metal in tradition of Dream Theater, Helloween or Pain Of Salvation), written and recorded by János Krusenbaum, a German musician from the Ruhr-district.

The album consists of 12 songs which score with an immense diversity:

From energetic, heavier tunes over fragile, touching ballads to more experimental songs with influences of Funk or Latin Rhythm everything is possible!

The vocal work supports this feature by ranging from a raw, bluesy style over breathy whispers to emotional shouting as well as the instrumental work, which differs strongly from song to song, sometimes really tasteful and emotional, sometimes exacting and virtuous.

James Strickler (Denver,US) from Angellic Rage has done a stunning job mixing the album.

Now János Krusenbaum is currently expanding Seeking Raven to be become a "real" band, so you'll soon be able to see all songs of 'Lonely Art' live!
Lonely Art is released September 3, 2012 via W.A.R. Productions.
Ltd 150: CD in DVD Box incl. Button + Photo Card ~//~ Ltd.850: CD in DVD Box
 
Official Seeking Raven Website: www.seekingraven.com (coming soon)
Seeking Raven Facebook: www.facebook.com/seekingraven

Official W.A.R. Productions Webseite: http://war-productions.blogspot.de/
W.A.R. Productions Facebook: www.facebook.com/W.A.R.Production
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PAPA ROACH SUSPENDS TOUR

SINGER JACOBY SHADDIX TO UNDERGO SURGERY 

NEW YORK, NY - Multi-platinum rockers Papa Roach have been forced to cancel the remainder of their scheduled dates on the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival, which kicked off last week in Kansas City. Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix has been diagnosed with a nodule on his left vocal chord. At the advice of his physician, he will undergo corrective surgery to remove the nodule and prevent further damage. 

"It's no secret that I've been having issues with my voice lately. I was hoping to be able to go out there and kill it on this tour by resting and doing vocal exercises, but my voice has just gone out on me. I hate to let our fans down, but unfortunately surgery is the only way to fix it," Shaddix said. "The last thing we want to do is give our fans less than 100% every night. We know they'll understand and we'll be back better than ever." 

"It was amazing having Papa Roach on the road with us for the first few UPROAR shows. We're disappointed that they can't continue for the rest of the tour, but Jacoby's health is the priority and we wish him a speedy recovery," says Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival co-producer John Oakes. 

The band apologizes for any inconvenience, but wants to assure fans that Shaddix is expected to make a complete recovery. Touring plans for this fall are not expected to be affected. 

Earlier this summer, Papa Roach launched the first single, "STILL SWINGIN," from their hotly anticipated upcoming album, THE CONNECTION (October 2, Eleven Seven Music). The track is currently top 15 at Active Rock and has charted at Alternative radio formats merely weeks after impacting. The track is equal parts classic Papa Roach with big hooks and an anthemic chorus, coupled with modern electronic elements; a song that at one time captures the hard rock band's signature sound while exhibiting their contemporary edge.
 
Known for their electrifying and explosive live shows, Papa Roach have become the common denominator for some of the most successful rock tours in recent years and have critics worldwide hailing them as "the best live band." With their feet firmly planted in over 10 years of multi-format success, Papa Roach's Time For Annihilation...On the Record and On the Road (Eleven Seven Music, August 2010) debuted as the #1 Independent Rock, #23 Top 200, #4 Hard Rock and #5 Alternative Album on Billboard's charts. The album's singles, "Kick in the Teeth" and "Burn" both remained in the Top 5 at the active rock radio format for over 8 weeks straight, joining 8 additional Top10 hits throughout the band's career with songs such as "Last Resort" and "Scars."
 
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Modest Midget: Live in de Nacht van de Kaap (Rotterdam​)

 

Live in Rotterdam
 
September 8th at 23:00 Modest Midget will present some pop-clectic music to the Rotterdam crowds. De Nacht van de Kaap is a feel-good festival that offers a veriety of shows in a friendly atmosphere. With this show the band is closing a cycle of ten dates in the Netherlands. Purchase a ticket here.
Jorge Knows - live video
A new fragment from the tour, performing a track from The Great Prophecy album,that brings in matrimony two Argentinean styles: The  Chacarera and Chamame. A match that is not somewhat unholy.  Well, that's where Modest Midget comes in...
 
Lonny's new solo album.
 
As you know Modest Midget are still working on a new album. In between recording sessions, Lonny presented and published in Israel his first album consisting entirely of songs in Hebrew.

Khalom is now available through his website, and in Disc-Center & The Third Ear shops in Tel-Aviv. The album was offically presented on August 11th in Levontine 7 (Tel Aviv) in an intimate atmosphere, among warm hearted people, and an extremely well behaved little lamb by the name of Matilda. If you're curious to hear a few tracks, just click on the album image. You can now purchase all three albums that Lonny produced so far in  the band's site-shop.
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ACELSIA ENTER THE STUDIO

are back in the studio!!!
 
With three shorter releases under their belt ACELSIA have recently returned to the studio to record their full length debut.
 
The as-of-yet untitled album will give fans melodic hard rock that is original and full of emotion and contrast.  The song writing draws on a broad range of influences and the lyrics feature personal thoughts on life and much more.
 
Vocalist Malene Markussen leads the way and is joined by the guitar of Odd Henning, sometimes sweet, sometimes heavy.  Both have already established their credentials as songwriters.
 
Drums are already laid down (by guest Bjorn Tore Erlendsen of Aspherium) and it's vocals next - all building towards a release at the start of 2013.  In the meantime ACELSIA will also release a single, most likely before the end of 2012.
 
It's going to be a busy time and the band promise to keep everyone updated!!!
 
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quarta-feira, agosto 22, 2012

Skysent LU “2 Seconds Late” distributed digitally around the world!


Skysent LU announce the digital distribution of the self-produced, self-released "2 Seconds Late" CD, via the major digital retailers around the world! Find "2 Seconds Late" at iTunes, Amazon, Amazon.FR, Spotify, eMusic, 7digital.com, myspace music, MOG, Tradebit, MediaNet, Rhapsody, Simfy, and Last.fm !


Skysent LU are:

Nondas Emmanouil || Vocals
Kostas Karapetsas || Guitar
Christos Spyropoulos || Guitar
Stefanos Malliaros || Bass
Alexandros Varsanis  || Drums


Find Skysent LU:

On www.skysentlu.com, on Facebook, on MySpace, on twitter, on Reverb Nation, on youtube, on soundcloud on jumpingfish, on last.fm, on Flickr, or e-mail them at info@skysentlu.com

Find 2 Seconds Late:

In physical form, at stores around Greece, as well as via www.musicpost.gr and  Discobole, or digitally all over the world at iTunes, Amazon, Amazon.FR, Spotify, eMusic, 7digital.com, myspace music, MOG, Tradebit, MediaNet, Rhapsody, Simfy, and Last.fm !

 

Check below for extra information on the album "2 Seconds Late"


"2 Seconds Late" has already had some excellent reviews and comments from media around the world. Have a taste:


Rockmetalbands.com has written ""Few Moments" begins with an arpeggio that reminds of some Iron Maiden, whereas when the vocals become higher during delicate passages the comparisons with the latest Helloween are correct. Amazing! [...] An exception to this is "Punishment", capable of going straight to your brain from the first approach; a brilliant composition where everything's tight, all the sounds are at their own place (except the above-mentioned redundant cymbals) and each member gives his 100%. Well done, guys! [...] Winding like a snake or a river in a tortuous valley, the title track hypnotizes immediately: the voice and the style are close to Ozzy Osbourne, but there're Folk tunes, too and lots of odd patterns that make it sheer Progressive metal for a good part of its length (Dream Theater and Queensryche mostly). The perfect Trojan horse to the north American/European market in my view. [...]" [read full]


BigCheese magazine (UK) has noted: "Greek rockers Skysent LU unleash this sprawling song (FEW MOMENTS) from their new album '2 Seconds Late', displaying a love of hard rock and metal. Referring to themselves as a gang and having self-produced the record, this Athens five-piece are rocking out and doing things their own way" [see scaned]


Denim & Leather metal magazine (UK) says: "Listening to Greek Hard Rock band SkySent Lu's recent album, "2 Seconds Late", my immediate impression when listening to first song, Bob's Adventures, was of an Iron Maiden inspired band; impressively rough yet well planned riffs combined with a rough, adventurous vocal approach by Nondas Emmanouil; and of course accessible and catchy choruses. SkySent Lu have drawn from the NWOBHM well taking influence from the likes of Saxon, Diamond and Maiden; and repackaging it will the emotion and imagination of Progressive Metal bands such as Dream Theatre and QueensRyche." [read full]


Metal Hammer (GR) stated: "The Greek scene, unlike the prevailing atmosphere in the rest of the country, does not stop blossoming constantly, providing new bands. One of them is the Skysent LU, who have arrived with an air of confidence, and hope to be established. In their music they intend to present a mix of southern hard rock and many "alternative" components, that ultimately offer a 90s sounding ground, and I don't mention this as a negative aspect. Rehearsed, tied and without missing their ideas, Skysent LU stepped a strong first step. Thumbs up for the very careful release of the album as well, a result of their personal effort. [7]"[see scaned]


Burst.gr notes: "They don't try to impress with imposing solo's and riffs. The old well known and always working recipe fits like a charm with them. One catchy riff, cool sounding melodies, a tad of lead guitar on top and of course the vocals that turn something good to something memorable! It's definitely a keeper and in a little while it can and should be yours! " [read full]


Hardcity.gr suggests: "The CD's pace is excellent, and results to an elaborated set. [...] Skysent LU's debut album is not going to create a new musical genre, neither claims laurels of originality. It is, nevertheless, a splendid start for a band to chase it's musical dream. Skysent LU's sound is original, unique, and solely authentic. You must have a taste, and include their name in your musical world. There is no doubt they deserve it!" [read full] 


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FIRE ON DAWSON NEW ALBUM RELEASE: 7 Billion and a Nameless Somebody


German Progressive Rock Band FIRE ON DAWSON have released their second full length album called "7 Billion and a Nameless Somebody" on 31 st  July, 2012 under the label Degressive Records. Recorded and mixed in the band's own studio in Germany, the album was then sent to Hollywood, USA to be mastered by multiple award winning sound engineer Stephen Marsh (INCUBUS, KORN, THE HANGOVER). The new album is the follow up to the band's highly acclaimed debut album "Prognative" (2010).

"Crunching riffs, simmering melodies and soaring vocals complete the unique sonic landscape FIRE ON DAWSON has crafted for it's latest release '7 Billion and a Nameless Somebody'. Not just a logical 'next-step' from their prior release, it's also an exploration into what this band might sound like in years to come. The textures of the album will keep you coming back for listen after listen as the layers production pulls you deeper and deeper into the layers of sound." ... Stephen Marsh

A complete track listing of the album reads as follows:
We Are All Vain
Pseudo Christ
The Code
Steal the Show
Synthetic Part I
Debris
God of the Lost
Syria
Willow
Synthetic Part II

FIRE ON DAWSON, with their Indian vocalist and German instrumentalists combo, released their debut album "Prognative" in 2010. The album debuted at no.1 in both the German and Indian Myspace Rock Charts, while also enjoying top 10 stints in the Progressive Rock charts of Eastern Europe and South America. The band spent most of 2010 and 2011 in the Worldwide Myspace Progressive Rock charts Top 50, peaking at no.16 in December 2011. The success of their debut album has already seen the band tour the Indian subcontinent twice and perform at Asia's biggest cultural festival alongside KATATONIA in 2010. Their pedigree has not only been acknowledged overseas but also closer to home, with a series of headlining and co-headlinin summer festival shows in Germany in 2011/2012.

With their new album, the band hopes to provide listeners a glimpse of the musical evolution the band themselves have experienced over the last 2 years. With intricate timing patterns and rhythm changes being punctuated by lush, melodic landscapes, "7 Billion and a Nameless Somebody" promises to deliver the listener a musical piece ready to satisfy the most ardent of hungers.

FIRE ON DAWSON
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Bad Boy Eddy/"Fred Barchetta" (Points North plays the music of Rush)/The Jimmy Hats August 24, 2012 9 PM @ Vinnie's, Concord CA


With Uriah off to Burning Man, Kevin and I will be playing a special Rush tribute set with founding Points North bass player and current member of Death Angel, Damien Sisson.  We've not been on stage all together since Damien joined us for a couple of songs at our CD release show back in March, and the last time we played a full as "Fred Barchetta" was at least year's Walnut Festival in Walnut Creek.  So we're really looking forward to it, and rehearsals have been an absolute blast!

 

Joining us on vocals will be original "Fred Barchetta" member Scotty Tonkin, also of local tribute bands Powerage (AC/DC) and Ozzy Alive (Ozzy Osbourne), along with guest appearances by Kristina VanAmburgh and Jay Mallory.

 

Opening the show will be The Jimmy Hats, featuring our good friend Mike Mansourian on bass, and closing the night will be Bad Boy Eddy - who also joined us at our CD release show - serving up their brand of high-powered hard rock and metal.

 

Tickets are $5 at the door.

 

Here are the rest of the show details:

 

Location: 2045 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord California

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/269281059847597/

 

Just a quick reminder - if you aren't on the Points North Facebook page, it's a great way to keep up on all things Points North; you can find us at www.facebook.com/pointsnorthband.

 

Eric

Points North

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SHINY TOY GUNS TO RELEASE 'III' OCTOBER 2012


REVEAL COVER ART FOR ALBUM 'III' DUE OUT OCTOBER 23

AND OFFER FREE REMIX OF "WAITING ALONE" BY L.A. RIOT


SHINY TOY GUNS revealed the cover art for III, their upcoming new album due out October 23 on Five Seven Music.  They are also offering a free download of "Waiting Alone" remixed by L.A. Riots via www.facebook.com/shinytoyguns from Tuesday, August 21 through Friday, August 24.   

 

The cover artwork for SHINY TOY GUNS III was created by Ben Schwartz using a photo byOklahoma-based artist Benjy Russell.  Shot on location in a very remote gypsum rock quarry in Oklahoma, it consists of three 6' mirrored columns against a massive wall of rock. "The album title IIIis very strong, simple and elegant, and visually it's very sculptural. I always pictured the album artwork having the title of the album incorporated into the photo. I also wanted there to be a hardcore juxtaposition within the elements used," says Russell of his work.  "There is an almost alien-like, razor sharp precision in the mirrored columns, which is in complete contrast to the sheer weight and strength in the boulders and craggy rock facing. I also wanted there to be an element of reflection both physically and metaphorically, especially with what the band has gone through to get to this third album. Not that I could have planned this any better, but in the reflection of the columns you can see a storm receding in the distance."

 

"We also shot several promotional photos that incorporated the album title into them. All of the images utilize glass, mirror, or light to execute the seemingly impossible shot without the use of photoshop," adds Russell.  "One of the shots utilized an infinity room with one wall being made out of two-way mirror (which I shot through), and another was shot with bulletproof glass and mirror." 

 

SHINY TOY GUNS is Carah Faye (vocals), Chad Petree (vocals/guitar), Jeremy Dawson (keyboards/bass) and Mikey Martin (drums). 

  

More Shiny Toy Guns:

www.shinytoyguns.com

www.twitter.com/shinytoyguns

www.facebook.com/shinytoyguns

http://www.myspace.com/shinytoyguns

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The_Musical_Box - 2012 Fall Tour - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

It is now on their website.

10 OCT 2012 VAL D'OR QC CA THEATRE TELEBEC
11 OCT 2012 ROUYN QC CA THEATRE DU CUIVRE
13 OCT 2012 ST-JEROME QC CA SALLE ANDRE PREVOST
18 OCT 2012 SHERBROOKE QC CA SALLE MAURICE O'BREADY
19 OCT 2012 GRANBY QC CA LE PALACE
20 OCT 2012 ST-HYACINTHE QC CA CENTRE DES ARTS JULIETTE-LASSONDE
21 OCT 2012 BROSSARD QC CA L'ETOILE BANQUE NATIONALE
25 OCT 2012 GATINEAU QC CA MAISON DE LA CULTURE
26 OCT 2012 DRUMMONDVILLE QC CA MAISON DES ARTS
  3 NOV 2012 VALLEYFIELD QC CA SALLE ALBRET DUMOUCHEL
  8 NOV 2012 CLEVELAND OH USA PLAYHOUSE SQUARE CENTER
  9 NOV 2012 BUFFALO NY USA RIVIERA THEATER
10 NOV 2012 GRAND RAPIDS MI USA ORBIT ROOM
11 NOV 2012 CHICAGO IL USA VIC THEATER
14 NOV 2012 DETROIT MI USA ROYAL OAK MUSIC THEATER
16 NOV 2012 GLENSIDE PA USA KESWICK THEATER
17 NOV 2012 GLENSIDE PA USA KESWICK THEATER
18 NOV 2012 RIDGEFIELD CT USA RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
21 NOV 2012 MONTCLAIR NJ USA WELLMONT THEATER
23 NOV 2012 NEW YORK NY USA GRAND BALLROOM AT MANHATTAN CENTER
30 NOV 2012 TORONTO ON CA DANFORTH THEATER
1 DEC 2012 TORONTO ON CA DANFORTH THEATER
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Coheed and Cambria - NEW ALBUM COVER & DELUXE PRESALE ARE HERE!

THE AFTERMAN LIMITED EDITION DELUXE BOX SET: AMORY AWARD EDITION


Today we launched the pre-order of "The Afterman Limited Deluxe Box Set" for our new album, The Afterman: Ascension, available October 9th. It includes a 78 Page Book, 4 CD's, VIP Tour Laminate, a Medallion & Certificate, and a Documentary DVD.

Let your friends know about the cover and pre-order on Twitterand Facebook!

NEW MID-WEST TOUR DATES

Pre-sale tickets for the mid-west dates below will be available Wednesday at 12pm CST/1pm EST HERE! 
 
Aug 24: Reading, UK - Reading Festival 
Aug 25: Leeds, UK - Leeds Festival 
Sept 13: Kingston, NY - Ulster Performing Arts Center* 
Sept 15: Chicago, IL - Riot Fest Chicago 
Sept 16: Charlotte, NC - WEND Wienie Roast 
Sept 19: Buffalo, NY - Town Hall* 
Sept 20:Toronto, ON – Mod Club* 
Sept 21: Rochester, NY -  Water Street* 
Sept 22: Albany, NY - Hart Theater at The Egg* 
Sept 24: Syracuse, NY - Wescott Theater* 
Sept 25: Burlington, VT - Higher Ground* 
Sept 26: Hartford, CT  Webster Theater* 
Sept 28: Worcester, MA - Palladium** 
Sept 29: Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues** 
Oct 16: Cleveland, OH - House of Blues**
Oct 17: Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's**
Oct 18: Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's**
Oct 20: Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre** 
Oct 21: Sauget, IL - Pops Nightclub**
Oct 23: Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom** 
Oct 26: Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre **
Oct 27: Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works**
* w/ 3 
** w/ 3 and Deerhunter

Oct 31: Hamburg, DE - Grunspan  
Nov 01: Dortmund, DE - Visions Westend Festival  
Nov 02: Utrecht, NL - Tivoli 
Nov 04: Brussels, BE - VK Club 
Nov 05: Paris, FR - La Fleche D'Or 
Nov 08: London, UK - Koko 
Nov 09: Glasgow , UK- ABC  
Nov 11: Birmingham, UK - Academy 
Nov 12: Manchester, UK - Ritz Ballroom  
 
COHEEDANDCAMBRIA.COM

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terça-feira, agosto 21, 2012

KingBathmat New Song + Video release "Reality Mining"

KingBathmat have released a new song- "REALITY MINING" - The Mp3 is free to download and it is freely available for playing on podcasts. There is also an inkblot psychoanalysis animated video for this new song at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47gDHX3jCZA

The Mp3 is free to download for a limited time at - http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/downloads/177197

http://www.kingbathmat.com

http://www.facebook.com/kingbathmat

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segunda-feira, agosto 20, 2012

ProgDay Weekend Show: MIND at Local 506!

 
ProgDay Weekend Show: MIND at Local 506!

Saturday night of ProgDay weekend Local 506 will be hosting a performance by Memphis prog band MIND.  The band formed in 2008 when keyboardist/singer MICHAEL GREENE answered an ad from drummer KEVIN JENKINS who was looking for someone who wanted to play progressive rock. MIND released their debut disc, "Structure," in 2012, featuring a blend of many influences ranging from symphonic prog and space rock to heavy prog and fusion.
Local 506 is located at 506 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill.  Doors open at 8:30pm and showtime is 9pm.  For complete information about the show and tickets, please visit the ProgDay Preshow page (www.progday.net/ProgDay-Preshow.html).
This year's ProgDay features Accordo Dei Contrari (Italy), Birdsongs Of The Mesozoic (US), Karcius (Canada), Iluvatar (US), Consider The Source (US), Doctor Nerve (US), Ephemeral Sun (US) and Deadnaught (US). ProgDay 2012, the 18th edition of the longest running progressive rock festival in the world, will take place on Saturday, September 1st, and Sunday, September 2nd, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net.
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domingo, agosto 19, 2012

Welcome Back SNEW, brand new CD 'What's It To Ya'



SNEW got it's start November 2005 in Hollywood, CA. For a definition of Snew's sound, how and why they do what they do, let it be said; bands like AC/DC, Motörhead, The Stooges, MC5, The Ramones, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin and Kiss perfected raw electrified monster rock and roll and the members of Snew took notes.

Snew's debut album, released was June 2008, entitled "Snew You" was named one of the Top Ten hard rock albums of 2008 by SleazeRoxx.com and has continued to receive high praise from fans worldwide.


Snew's 2010 album "We Do What We Want" was produced by acclaimed producer, Surround Sound pioneer and author Bobby Owsinski (he also produced Snew You) and was engineered and mixed by the Grammy Award winning Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, AC/DC, Spinal Tap).

The third and latest album "What's It To Ya" has once again been produced by Owsinski and joining him this time is the legendary Ken Scott who recorded and mixed. Ken's credits as a producer and engineer include the Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Devo, Supertramp, Alice Cooper, Mahavishnu Orchestra and a vast number of other classics in rock history.


PRESS:
"The music is simply put "INFECTIOUS"." (Guitarz Forever - USA).
"WHAT'S IT TO YOU feels just like the boot hitting your ass" – (Pitriff – USA)
"American muscle car rock n' roll." – (C.W. Ross – Canada)

 



Band Line-Up:
Lead Vocals: Curtis Don Vito
Guitar: Andy Lux
Bass: Willie Basse
Drums: Mark Ohrenberger


  
Tracklisting: 
1- Release The Beast
2- I Got A Rocket
3- Pull My Stinger
4- Electrolux

5- Tearing Up Your City
6- Clever Girl
7- Unglued
8- Bad Words
9- What's It To Ya
10- All Over You


http://www.twosidemoon.com


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GALAHAD NEW STUDIO ALBUM: BEYOND THE REALMS OF EUPHORIA

Firstly the second brand new Galahad studio album of 2012 'Beyond the Realms of Euphoria' has finally been mixed and mastered by Karl Groom at Thin Ice Studios and is ready to go.
The album features cover art by the extremely talented up and coming young British artist Emma Grzonkowski. Stu: "Roy spotted some of Emma's art in a local gallery and was immediately struck by the vibrancy of her work and as we felt that this album had to be the opposite of 'Battle Scars', at least in terms of the visual representation, also as we wanted something vibrant, bright and colourful to symbolise hope, good times and a bright future, we felt that Emma's image fitted the remit perfectly".
To learn more about Emma's work check out her website at: http://galahadonline.com/l/z4q5zj/11932897;http://www.emmagrz.co.uk/.
As was the case for the previous two Galahad albums, the album has been designed, co-ordinated and finalised by our good friend Paul Tippett. The album cover is enclosed above as a jpeg file.

The official release date is Monday 1st October, however pre-orders are now being taken at our website www.galahadonline.com. Initially the album will be available on CD and Download directly from Galahad, with, hopefully, a vinyl LP version due shortly after. The album will also be available from all the usual on-line sources in due course.

For promo/review copies please email: band@galahadonline.com

As was the case with 'Battle Scars' there will also be a few merchandise 'bundle' deals when the album is purchased in conjunction with back catalogue titles and other merchandise.

MERCHANDISE

We hope to have both 'Battle Scars' and 'Euphoria' T-shirts in stock soon. More details will appear in due course on our website merchandise page .

'YEAR ZERO' RE-ISSUE

At long last, after a considerable period of being unavailable we will shortly be re-releasing our 2002 studio album 'Year Zero', courtesy of our friends at Oskar Productions.

The newly expanded and re-mastered edition includes a second CD of Galahad performing Year Zero live, almost in its entirety, at Mr Kyps in Poole back in 2003.
It is a desk recording , thus effectively a bootleg and is a rare performance of the album as it was played live only about half a dozen times.

LIVE DATES

The band will be playing the following live shows towards the end of the year:

Sunday 19th August - The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch, Dorset England (Festival warm up)

Saturday 1st September 2012 - Progmotion Festival, De Pul, Uden, The Netherlands with Minor Giant and Wolverine.
Here is a link to the Progmotion Festival official website - http://galahadonline.com/l/xzjr6c/11932897;http://www.progmotion.com/

Saturday 15th September 2012 - House of Progression at The Peel, Kingston-upon-Thames, England plus special guest Alan Reed - www.houseofprogression.webeden.co.uk/

Saturday 20th October 2012 - The inaugural PROGUPHORIA Festival, Mr Kyps, Poole, Dorset, England - also featuring 'The Cryptic Clues' ( effectively Twelfth Night). The Paul Menel Band (Ex-IQ) and Alan Reed (Ex-Pallas). Should be a night of 'Prog' to remember!! Tickets are available directly from Mr Kyps at www.mrkyps.net (See enclosed press release and flyer)

Saturday 24th November 2012 - Danfest 2 at The Musician, Leicester, England with Also Eden, Konchordat, The Gift and two others TBA.

It is hoped that Galahad will play some further shows during the Spring/Summer of 2013, dates of which have still to be finalised. Keep an eye out on our website for details.

THE BIOGRAPHY…

Is still in progress ( The text is finished although it may be brought up to date!) and will be published at some point, probably sometime in 2013. However, as is always the case the music and the albums are number one priority at the moment! 
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