London, UK - Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work
with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, has released his debut solo CD
titled 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut'. David's radical techniques and
mesmerizing sounds have captivated fans and fellow musicians alike
worldwide. Named "Guitarist of the Year" by Guitar Magazine in 1991,
the recognition propelled him on a super-charged career as a
multifaceted guitarist, vocalist, writer, engineer, and producer.
Credited by keyboard legend Keith Emerson for inspiring him to go on
the road again, David is a familiar figure worldwide to fans of
progressive rock. And now, much to the elation of his fans, David is
releasing an innovative new CD that will amaze all who listen!!
Says David about his new CD, "I guess the album 'Scarlet – The
Director's Cut' is just a reflection of all the wonderful music that I
grew up listening to on the radio, along with some deeply personal
lyrics. It also represents the first time that I've ever been let
loose in a studio, so I was definitely like a kid in a candy store!!!
Hence trying a whole bunch of things I've never done before...like
singing lead vocals, playing piano and even scoring for a string
quartet!"
Fans and critics agree that David Kilminster is one of the most
extraordinary talents to emerge from the UK. He is a sought after
collaborator, band member and solo performer. After touring for a
number of years with such luminaries as John Wetton, Geoff Downes,
Carl Palmer, and ELP keyboard Keith Emerson, in 2006 David went on the
road with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters as lead guitarist and vocalist in
the extraordinary global staging of 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. More
recently David was seen atop a thirty foot wall playing guitar on
Roger Waters 'The Wall - Live' tour, which became the highest grossing
tour of the year, playing to over 3 million people worldwide!!
David's work is in a class by itself, encompassing technical mastery
and enormous power. His vast musical influences are strongly felt on
his new album. Says David, "I have a very eclectic list of influences.
Musically, it's anywhere from Debussy to Bjork, Chet Baker to Led
Zeppelin, Bob Marley to Queen...it's all in there, mixed up in my own
unique way..." As far as the title goes, David explains, "I really
love the provocative images that the word 'Scarlet' conjures up in my
head... it's a very passionate color, and brings to mind characters
such as 'Scarlet O'Hara' in 'Gone With The Wind', 'The Scarlet Woman'
(the goddess from the mystical system of Thelema), Scarlet Johansson
(very cute!!)... and also the Sir Conan Doyle book 'A Study In
Scarlet', which I believe is where Sherlock Holmes was first
introduced. In a way the last reference seems particularly apt, as I
feel like this album is my first real introduction into the world of
music..."
In closing David has this to impart to his fans and listeners,
"There's so much of my heart, soul, passion and energy in this
recording... you can almost see my DNA in the grooves of the CD!!! So
I really hope you enjoy the listening experience..."
To purchase David Kilminster 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut':
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3897
For more information: http://davidkilminster.com/
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http://www.progressiverockbr.com
http://progrockmetal.blogspot.com/
ON LINE, ON TIME, FULL TIME NEWS
terça-feira, novembro 27, 2012
TRICK OR TREAT – The New Album “ Rabbits’ Hill Pt.1 “
The Roaring of Rabbits!
After two albums ("Evil needs candy too" and "Tin Soldiers"), a european and an american tour with Helloween and Stratovarius, Trick Or Treat are back.
The brand new album "Rabbits' Hill Pt.1" is the first act of a concept-opera in pure powermetal style.
Inspired by the magic saga "Watership Down" of english writer Richard Adams, where he tells the story of a group of rabbits chased away from their calm world and forced to begin a long and adventurous trip, searching for a new place to live.
In this third album Trick Or Treat confirm the dreamy atmosphere of the two previous works and the great punch that the italian powermetal band is able to inject in the style and in the melodies.
Sounds, production and artwork are the result of an accurate work with excellent quality, equal to the biggest powermetal international releases.
Featurings in the album are Andre Matos, Folkstone and more…
Rabbits' Hill Pt.1 has been released on November 26th 2012 with Valery Records and distributed in Europe by Metalville / Rough Trade.
Licensed in Japan by King Records and released on October 24th 2012 , the album is available in digital version on iTunes worldwide.
Waiting for the following Pt. 2 planned for 2013, let's enjoy together this great metal story that will make us dream and hope for a newmagic place where we can live our emotions and the power of a rock dream that we won't erase from our hearts.
TRACKLIST
1. DAWN OF TIMES
2. PRINCE WITH A 1000 ENEMIES (FEAT. ANDRE MATOS)
3. SPRING IN THE WARREN
4. PREMONITION
5. WRONG TURN
6. FALSE PARADISE
7. BETWEEN ANGER AND TEARS
8. RABBITS' HILL
9. THE TALE OF ROWSBY WOOF
10. SASSOSPASSO
11. I'LL COME BACK FOR YOU
12. BRIGHT EYES
More infos on: www.trickortreatband.com
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segunda-feira, novembro 26, 2012
Strangers on A Train - remastered albums available to stream at Progstreaming!
Metal Mind Productions re-released in early November real progressive rock gems - unavailable for several years, the only two albums by the short lived outfit Strangers on a Train. For the next three weeks you can stream both album at Progstreaming. Album "The Key Part I: The Prophecy" is available in THIS location, while "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" can be heard HERE.
Strangers on a Train was formed in 1990 as a musical hybrid of talents comprising Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Shadowland, Caamora),Karl Groom (Threshold) and Tracy Hitchings (Landmarq). "The Key Part I: The Prophecy" (1990) is the beginning of The Key trilogy, an epic concept conceived by Clive Nolan, who also wrote all the music and lyrics. "The Prophecy" set out to be a performance album based on the strength of compositions, the skills of individual band members and a high level of emotional intensity. One could call it "chamber rock" - drawing from the roots of progressive rock, yet abandoning the unnecessary clichés that have always attached themselves to that genre of music. "The Prophecy" contains over an hour of thoroughly composed, well thought out, brilliantly performed music - sometimes haunting, sometimes soothing, versatile in style and just plain different, which makes for a unique listening experience. Strangers on a Train quickly got a faithful following and nowadays they enjoy a cult status. They have been known to be popular amongst progressive rock fans and those accustomed with Nolan's works, as well as crossing over to a wider audience, appreciative of New Age music and Cinematic soundscapes.
A handful of gigs followed along with "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (1993), the much anticipated second album. The five-part, 72-minute recording features three multilayered tracks of truly epic length and two shorter tracks exhibiting a balance of instrumental and vocal work.
There were plans to record and release the third part of the trilogy. However, because of the success of the members' other bands, this has been put on hold.
A handful of gigs followed along with "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (1993), the much anticipated second album. The five-part, 72-minute recording features three multilayered tracks of truly epic length and two shorter tracks exhibiting a balance of instrumental and vocal work.
There were plans to record and release the third part of the trilogy. However, because of the success of the members' other bands, this has been put on hold.
"The Key Part I: The Prophecy" and "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" are released by Metal Mind Productions on November, 5th in Europe and December, 11th in USA (via MVD). The material is remastered using tube technology and released in a digipack edition.
Strangers on a Train:
Clive Nolan (keyboards, backing vocals)
Karl Groom (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars)
Tracy Hitchings (vocals)
Clive Nolan (keyboards, backing vocals)
Karl Groom (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars)
Tracy Hitchings (vocals)
Strangers on a Train
"The Key Part I: The Prophecy" (remastered)
"The Key Part I: The Prophecy" (remastered)
Tracklist:
1. Arrival
2. Sacrifice
3. New World
4. Silent Companion
5. Crossing The Wasteland
6. Perchance To Dream
7. Lightshow
8. Occam's Tears
9. Losing A Hold On Life
10. From The Outside In
11. Duel
12. From The Inside Out
13. Healing The Rift
14. The Key
2. Sacrifice
3. New World
4. Silent Companion
5. Crossing The Wasteland
6. Perchance To Dream
7. Lightshow
8. Occam's Tears
9. Losing A Hold On Life
10. From The Outside In
11. Duel
12. From The Inside Out
13. Healing The Rift
14. The Key
Strangers on a Train
"The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (remastered)
"The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (remastered)
Tracklist:
Darkworld
1. A new Beggining
2. Edge of Darkness
3. Deliverance
4. A moment of Sanity
5. Beyond the Rubicon
Hijrah
The Labyrinth
1. The first Veil - Sensing a Presence
2. The second Veil - Contamination
3. The third Veil - Trick of the Light
The Vision Clear
Endzone
1. Ocean's Flame
2. Purification
3. Recovery
4. A new Perspective
5. Denouement
1. A new Beggining
2. Edge of Darkness
3. Deliverance
4. A moment of Sanity
5. Beyond the Rubicon
Hijrah
The Labyrinth
1. The first Veil - Sensing a Presence
2. The second Veil - Contamination
3. The third Veil - Trick of the Light
The Vision Clear
Endzone
1. Ocean's Flame
2. Purification
3. Recovery
4. A new Perspective
5. Denouement
Metal Mind Productions
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Djam Karet will release 3 new Albums in 2013
American instrumental group Djam Karet is recording 3 new CDs for 2013, etc...
Djam Karet is hard at work in their private recording studio, creating 3 new albums for 2013.
The first one: The Trip, is already recorded and is currently being mixed. It is one long continuous track/a dreamy cinematic journey back through time. The Trip is scheduled for release in March 2013.
The other two albums currently being recorded are not yet titled, but one will be mostly Rocky and Fusiony with many wailing guitar and synth solos, and the other one is more Electronic with driving rhythms and beautiful wandering melodies. These are full-length albums that feature all new music. (Music samples from these up-coming albums will be available soon on the band's websites).
Djam Karet's record label Firepool Records is releasing the new Herd Of Instinct CD: Conjure, on January 22nd 2013. Conjure is the second release by Herd Of Instinct (with Djam Karet's Gayle Ellett on Mellotron and Moog) and features guest musicians Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) and Joel Adair (Legacy Brass Quintet), with loops by Steve Tibbetts. If King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Mick Karn had a son ... his name would be: Herd Of Instinct. You can hear samples from the new album here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNIbXSSi0I
Formed in 1984, Los Angeles based Djam Karet will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary together in 2014 with a few select concerts around the world (TBA).
During the past 28 years, they have recorded 15 albums (and contributed music to an additional 23 compilation CDs, minor releases, EPs, etc), and these 3 new albums look to be their best so far!
Djam Karet's music has been described in ROLLING STONE magazine as "Pink Floydian dreamscapes intersect with the jagged complexity of King Crimson." And BILLBOARD magazine said "Never less then exhilarating in its virtuoso interplay, while never succumbing to jam band histrionics".
Discover for yourself the music that is Djam Karet.
www.DjamKaret.com
www.facebook.com/Djam.Karet
www.HerdOfInstinct.com
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Fat Goth: 'Creepy Lounge' video and free download
"The audio equivalent of a bloody massive T-Bone steak covered in BBQ Sauce..."Ally McCrae (BBC Radio 1)
Dundonian three-piece Fat Goth present their video for 'Creepy Lounge' taken from their forthcoming second album Stud released via Hefty Dafty Records on 28th January 2013. With music currently fixated on soppy folk, castrated indie and anything else considered "rock" resembling a Bieberesque haircut and a designer neck tattoo, it's about time Fat Goth came and blew them all out the water.
You can watch the video now on the band's YouTube channel.
The track is also available to download via Fat Goth's Bandcamp page and their Soundcloud.
The band also released the free download single Debbie's Dirty Harry, which is available to download via their Bandcamp page but you can also grab it from Soundcloud as well.
Stud's opener "Surf's Down" and "Debbie's Dirty Harry" don't mess around. Fat goth immediately drag you into their world with fast-paced, dirty basslines and thumping, lightning quick beats. By the time you hit "Creepy Lounge" you can hear elements of The Jesus Lizard's seminal album "Shot" and moments of Unsane. However, after this gloriously raucous start, "Pinball Moron"takes a massive U-turn. Crooning vocals and a countrified vibe, complete with whistles (!), give you an insight to Fat Goth's humour - very Mike Patton circaMr. Bungle. Moving on, you quickly realise these boys aren't just beats, drums and loud guitars - behind the pounding force of the music, there are intricate moments that showcase their musicianship and diverse influences - such examples can be found on "You'll Find Me In Da Club (and to be perfectly frank, I'm having a cracking time!)" and "Bang Tidy". Here, Fat Goth effortlessly blend moments of off-kilter instrumental perfection with snarling vocals and balls out rock - imagine what Don Caballero would sound like if they joined forces with the Melvins. The entire album is a masterclass in modern day underground rock, delivering some seriously brilliant songs whilst keeping their tongues placed firmly against their cheeks.
Originally conceived in 2007, the band started life with drummer Mark Keiller, guitarist/vocalist Fraser Stewart and their old school friend Allan Mitchell on bass. After releasing their debut album Mindless Crap in 2010 followed by their EP DOLPHINS!!!!!!!!!!!!! and single Willy Wonka And The Charlie Factory, Mitchell left the band and was swiftly replaced by Kevin Black of Dundee underground post-rock greats Laeto. "Stud" is the fruit of the band's collective labour.
Having played with Chemikal Underground's Holy Mountain, Japanese noise band Tacobonds, appearances at Go North and Wickerman and many a headline show, the band have steadily gained fans amongst their peers and local press, including BBC Radio 1 Scotland's Vic Galloway.
Fat Goth release their second album Stud via Hefty Dafty on 28th January 2013.
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sexta-feira, novembro 23, 2012
COHEED AND CAMBRIA - NEW VIDEO "THE AFTERMAN," NEW TOUR
NEW VIDEO, "THE AFTERMAN," New Tour Dates
They just launched a new video for THE AFTERMAN. From their new album, The Afterman: Ascension.
Meri Amory discoers the news that her husband, Sirius Amory's ship has exploded in space.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXSyatjWo1E&feature=youtu.be
TOUR DATES
w/The Dear Hunter, 3
Nov 29 2012 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre
Nov 30 2012 - Oklahoma, OK - Diamond Ballroom
Dec 02 2012 - St Louis, MO - Pop's
Dec 03 2012 - Springfield, MO - Gilloz Theatre
Dec 04 2012 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
w/ Between the Buried and Me, Russian Circles
Feb 04 2013 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Feb 05 2013 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Feb 07 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
Feb 08 2013 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
Feb 09 2013 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
Feb 10 2013 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Feb 12 2013 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Feb 14 2013 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Feb 15 2013 - Salt Lake City, UT - SaltAir
Feb 17 2013 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Feb 18 2013 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
Feb 19 2013 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
Feb 21 2013 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater
Feb 22 2013 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
Feb 25 2013 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Feb 26 2013 - The Marquee - Tempe, AZ
Feb 27 2013 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Mar 01 2013 - Austin, TX - Stubb's
Mar 02 2013 - Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
Mar 03 2013 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
Mar 05 2013 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Mar 06 2013 - Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
Mar 07 2013 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
Mar 08 2013 - Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore
Mar 10 2013 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
Mar 11 2013 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
Mar 14 2013 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
Mar 16 2013 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
BUY TICKETS
About The Afterman: The first volume from the double-album charts Sirius' sci-fi journey into the stars of the alternate universe known well by Coheed fans as "Heaven's Fence." Upon entering "the Keywork," the blue gaseous energy force that powers these worlds, Amory stumbles upon the Afterlife. In his first confrontation with a soul, "Domino the Destitute" possesses Sirius, who is forced to relive the frenetic events that had occurred in Domino's waking life. The second volume, 'Descension' follows Sirius' return to his home planet after a long absence and the negative effects that follow.
About The Amory Wars: Created by guitarist/singer/songwriter Claudio Sanchez, The Amory Wars is a cosmic narrative spanning five concept albums, countless comic books, and a novel co-written by Peter David. It's become a defining tale for hundreds of thousands of dedicated Coheed fans, who devour and dissect each new chapter with an ardor to rival followers of Lost or Game of Thrones. Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson recently announced that they will produce the live-action film version.
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quinta-feira, novembro 22, 2012
''Alexander Schadler 'Temporaris' Competition
5 (five) Lucky Readers have a fantastic chance to win Alexander Schadler's debut album 'Temporaris' which is gaining very positive Media attention worldwide, from USA to Europe and more.
For you chance to grab your copy, please follow this link: http://www.music-news.com/showcompetition.asp?H=Win-1-of-5-Alex-Schadler-digipacks&nCompetitionID=2780
To enter just send an email with Alex Schadler! in the subject line to comp@music-news.com including your name, address and telephone number.
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CARAVAN - JANUARY 2013 UK TOUR
Tickets on sale Monday June 18th
24hr Box Office: 0844 478 0898 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0844 478 0898 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
www.eventim.co.uk
40th Anniversary tour of their seminal 1973 album
"For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night"
Caravan, the quintessential precursors to the British Prog Rock movement, have announced a very special UK Tour that kicks off on January 8th 2013 at London's prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall, at the Southbank Centre.
The UK tour will see Caravan celebrating the 40th Anniversary of what many critics regard to be the quintessential prog album of all time; 1973's "For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night". Tickets for the tour go on sale Monday June 18th from the 24 hour box office - 0844 478 0898 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0844 478 0898 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, www.eventim.co.uk.
Caravan, featuring original founding member and chief songwriter Pye Hastings (guitar, lead vocals,) and Geoffrey Richardson (Viola, Guitar, Flute) will perform a number of songs from their aforementioned critically acclaimed 4th album. The show will also include songs from "In The Land Of Grey And Pink", plus other songs spanning their dazzling career.
Caravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British Prog movement. Often quoted as being one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the '60s progressive rock scene, over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following.
Originally formed in Canterbury in 1968, Caravan were at the heart of the 1970s burgeoning Canterbury rock movement, and produced their own brand of "superior pop music, full of taste, craftsmanship and hard work" (New Musical Express) and packed venues worldwide.
The current Caravan line-up includes Pye Hastings (1968 founding member: guitar, lead vocals), Geoffrey Richardson (joined 1972: viola, guitar, flute, vocals), Jan Schelhaas
(keyboards), Jim Leverton (bass, vocals) and Mark Walker (drums, percussion).
CARAVAN
JANUARY 2013 UK TOUR
Plus special guest Garron Frith
24hr Box Office: 0844 478 0898 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0844 478 0898 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
www.eventim.co.uk
LONDON QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL
Tuesday 8th January
Tickets: £25.00
Box Office: 0844 847 9910 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0844 847 9910 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7pm / Stage: 7:30pm
Format: Seated
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION
Wednesday 9th January
Ticket Price: £22.50
Box Office number: 01223 511 511 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01223 511 511 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7pm / Stage: 8pm
Format: Seated
Clifton Way Cambridge CB1 7GX
www.junction.co.uk
WOLVERHAMPTON ROBIN
Thursday 10th January
Tickets: £20.00
Box Office: 01902 401 211 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01902 401 211 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8pm
Format: Standing
20-28 Mount Pleasant, Bilston,
Wolverhampton, WV14 7LJ
www.therobin.co.uk
GATESHEAD SAGE
Saturday 12th January
Ticket Price: £22.50
Box Office number: 0191 443 4661 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0191 443 4661 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Format: Standing / Seated
St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays,
Gateshead, NE8 2JR
http://thesagegateshead.org
EDINBURGH QUEEN'S HALL
Sunday 13th January
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 0131 668 2019 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0131 668 2019 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7pm / Stage: 7.30PM
Format: Seated
85-89 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh, EH8 9JG
www.thequeenshall.net
SALFORD LOWRY
Monday 14th January
Tickets: £22.50
Doors 7.30pm / Stage 8pm
Format: Seated
The Lowry, Pier 8,
Salford Quays, M50 3AZ
www.thelowry.com
BRIDPORT ELECTRIC PALACE
Wednesday 16th January
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 01308 424901 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01308 424901 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 7pm / Stage: 8pm
Format: Seated
35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
www.electricpalace.org.uk
BATH KOMEDIA
Thursday 17th January
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 0845 293 8480 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0845 293 8480 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors 7.30pm / Stage 8pm
Format: Seated
22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP
www.komedia.co.uk/bath
TAVISTOCK THE WHARF
Friday 18th January
Tickets: £20.00
Box Office: 01822 611166 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01822 611166 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors: 8pm / Stage: 8.30pm
Format: Standing
Canal Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AT
www.tavistockwharf.com
FALMOUTH PRINCESS PAVILION
Saturday 19th January
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 01326 211222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01326 211222 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Doors 7.30pm / Stage 8pm
Format: Seated
Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR
www.princesspavilion.co.uk
CONNECT WITH CARAVAN
CARAVAN – OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.caravan-info.co.uk
CARAVAN - OFFICIAL FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/OfficialCaravan
CARAVAN - OFFICIAL TWITTER
www.twitter.com/officialcaravan
CARAVAN - OFFICIAL YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/officialcaravan
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ARGONAUT- 'More Life' Video- Dirgy grunge rock
'Argonaut put forward a good case for being brilliant..... Sounds like Siouxsie And The Banshees, while their commitment to youth, ideas and passion should be lauded and rewarded' - NME
Argonaut's highly anticipated self titled debut album is released by Criminal Records on 19th November. The London 5 piece's sound combines super sweet sexy vocals with rocktastic guitar riffs, shrill synths and the occasional harmonica for a rock mix with an alternative edge. Influences like Hole, Garbage and Sonic Youth wash through with lead singer Lorna Lyons's precocious attitude and dirty fuzz and phaser swamped guitar sounds permeating.
The album follows the success of the recent single 'Touch Electric' which caused a stir across the blogosphere when it was released earlier this year. New single 'More Life' out 26th November has already been championed by BBC 6 Music and received acclaim from NME. The track is based around the repeating situationist slogan 'I want more life'. "It is originally a quote from Bladerunner" says Lorna "but seemed to sum up everything I felt, especially about being in a band and using music to open doors and live my dreams."
Argonaut is founded around the brother and sister writing duo of Lorna and Nathan Lyons. "When ARGONAUT began writing songs it was the perfect mission statement, two
people feeling trapped in their relationships and day to day lives who
wanted to step into a parallel universes" says Lorna. "I was reading and re-reading the Philip Pullman His Dark Materials trilogy at the time, especially The Subtle Knife, and like the book, the lyrics felt very visual and cinematic." adds Nathan.
Other tracks like 'They Can Buy You' and 'Chemistry' break up the driving tormented fuzzy- post-rocky sounds with moments of dirgy downbeat melody with Lorna's preoccupied vocal echoing almost as if from the bottom of a lake covered in jagged winter frost. With regular shows all over the UK and a recent DJ set at the Kerrang Klub but also performing at The Paralympics this summer, Argonaut look set to bring their edgy grunge rock stylings to wider and wider audiences.
For more info visit http://www.argonaut.info
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Mistheria - GEMINI: new instrumental Metal album
"I'm proud to confirm an amazing line-up which features Roger Staffelbach (guitars), Steve DiGiorgio (bass), John Macaluso (drums).
To date, drums are done! Recording session with John Macaluso has been, once again, amazing and epic! Watch John in action in this studio videoclip:
Bass and Guitar recording sessions scheduled between December 2012 and January 2013.
Songlist will be announced soon.
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MoonJune Records - Download 7 hrs of MoonJune Music (60 tunes compilation) for only $1 (one dollar only)
MoonJune goes to the BandCamp, high res download
I have decided to sell high res digital downloads via BandCamp.com on top of the regular digital distribution via "usual" channels that sell to iTunes, Amazon mp3, and similar, which is mostly in mp3 format and 192kb only. Now, fans can buy legal downloads in the following, better quality formats: MP3 320, FLAC, MP3 VBR (V0), AAC, Ogg Vorbis or ALAC. Click HERE for instructions and more info about the whole downloading process.
This compilation features almost 7hrs of music and/or 60 tunes (1 from each MJR's catalog, 1 from each Nevermore/Copernicus catalog, and 1 each from ZoZe Music catalog).
And all for $1.00 for 60 tunes / 7hrs of music, as a minimum suggested donation.
You can pay whatever You like, and as much You can afford.
This offer is valid until "the end of the world", 12/12/12, after which the whole catalog will be available for sale via legal download on BandCamp.com @ $7.00 per each album (except Dean/Hewins "Bar Torque, which will be not available for sale).
And hopefully this samples will encourage You to support even more a truly independent label and all hard working musos/artists on the label, – purchasing MoonJune Records' physical product - CDs - , at a very reasonable price and always with free shipping worldwide, or, legally downloading high resolution digital file on http://moonjunerecords.bandcamp.com
In 2013, my other company MoonJuneAsia - Indojazzia will start distributing digitally only a very vast array of Indonesian music, from various genres. It's about time for the world to discover the magic of the music of this unique country.
I appreciate Your continuos support, believing this is kind of an offer, You cannot refuse, and the cost of the same compilation from December 13, 2012 will be $10.00.
MoonJune Records (random order)
1. Allan Holdsworth - Blues For Tony 11:12
2. Tohpati Bertiga - I Feel Great 06:41
3. Slivovitz - Fat 05:03
4. Hiram Bullock & Bireli Lagrene - Three Views Of A Secret 09:11
5. D.F.A. - Flying Trip 07:53
6. simakDialog - One Has To Be 13:34
7. Phil Miller In Cahoots - Conspiracy Theories 07:09
8. Hugh Hopper - Numero D'Vol 09:21
9. Ligro - Paradox 07:10
10. Tohpati Ethnomission - Bedhaya Ketawang (Sacred Dance) 08:30
11. Alex Maguire Sextet - Psychic Warrior 09:17
12. Doubt - Jalal 07:16
13. TriPod - Trip The Light 04:09
14. Soft Machine Legacy - 12/12 10:20
15. Allan Holdsworth - Low Levels, High Stakes 09:05
16. Arti & Mestieri - Strips 04:26
17. D.F.A. - Ascendente Scorpione 04:33
18. Soft Works - Elsewhere 08:01
19. SH.TG.N - Eyjafjallajökull 03:17
20. simakDialog - Tak Jauh Pertama 07:41
21. Soft Machine - Land Of The Bag Snake 05:07
22. Jason Smith feat. Gary Husband and Dave Carpenter - Follow Your Heart 08:01
23. Dennis Rea - Kan Hai De Re Zi 03:43
24. Elton Dean & Mark Hewins - Merilyn's Cave 14:21
25. Soft Machine Legacy - The Nodder 07:03
26. Barry Cleveland - You'll Just have To See It To Believe 05:22
27. Elton Dean & The Wrong Object - The Unbelievable Truth 11:45
28. Iron Kim Style - Adrift 07:44
29. Machine Mass Trio - Hero 10:15
30. Moraine - Manifest Density 03:55
31. Soft Machine Legacy - Kings And Queens 09:14
32. Allan Holdsworth - None Too Soon Pt. I / Interlude / None Too Soon Pt. II 07:44
33. Marbin - Burning Match 05:10
34. D.F.A. - Space Ace Man 09:52
35. Doubt - Cosmic Surgery 06:45
36. Mahogany Frog - Message From Uncle Stan: Green House 03:48
37. Boris Savoldelli & Elliott Sharp - Nostalghia 04:21
38. D.F.A. - Ragno 12:04
39. Soft Machine Legacy - Chloe & The Pirates 07:27
40. Slivovitz - Dammi Un Besho 06:16
41. Moraine - The Okanogan Lobe 07:39
42. Finisterre - Canto Antico 11:30
43. Mahogany Frog - Lady Xoc & Shield Jaguar 08:54
44. Geoff Leigh & Yumi Hara - The Siren Returns 05:38
45. Hugh Hopper & Yumi Hara - Futa 04:26
46. Soft Machine - Pigling Bland 04:44
47. Beppe Crovella - Slightly All The Time 09:33
48. Boris Savoldelli - Crosstown Traffi04:02
49. Delta Saxophone Quartet - The Tale Of Taliesin 01:54
50. Boris Savoldelli - Io 02:10
51. The Wrong Object - Sonic Riot At The Holy Palate 02:52
1. Allan Holdsworth - Blues For Tony 11:12
2. Tohpati Bertiga - I Feel Great 06:41
3. Slivovitz - Fat 05:03
4. Hiram Bullock & Bireli Lagrene - Three Views Of A Secret 09:11
5. D.F.A. - Flying Trip 07:53
6. simakDialog - One Has To Be 13:34
7. Phil Miller In Cahoots - Conspiracy Theories 07:09
8. Hugh Hopper - Numero D'Vol 09:21
9. Ligro - Paradox 07:10
10. Tohpati Ethnomission - Bedhaya Ketawang (Sacred Dance) 08:30
11. Alex Maguire Sextet - Psychic Warrior 09:17
12. Doubt - Jalal 07:16
13. TriPod - Trip The Light 04:09
14. Soft Machine Legacy - 12/12 10:20
15. Allan Holdsworth - Low Levels, High Stakes 09:05
16. Arti & Mestieri - Strips 04:26
17. D.F.A. - Ascendente Scorpione 04:33
18. Soft Works - Elsewhere 08:01
19. SH.TG.N - Eyjafjallajökull 03:17
20. simakDialog - Tak Jauh Pertama 07:41
21. Soft Machine - Land Of The Bag Snake 05:07
22. Jason Smith feat. Gary Husband and Dave Carpenter - Follow Your Heart 08:01
23. Dennis Rea - Kan Hai De Re Zi 03:43
24. Elton Dean & Mark Hewins - Merilyn's Cave 14:21
25. Soft Machine Legacy - The Nodder 07:03
26. Barry Cleveland - You'll Just have To See It To Believe 05:22
27. Elton Dean & The Wrong Object - The Unbelievable Truth 11:45
28. Iron Kim Style - Adrift 07:44
29. Machine Mass Trio - Hero 10:15
30. Moraine - Manifest Density 03:55
31. Soft Machine Legacy - Kings And Queens 09:14
32. Allan Holdsworth - None Too Soon Pt. I / Interlude / None Too Soon Pt. II 07:44
33. Marbin - Burning Match 05:10
34. D.F.A. - Space Ace Man 09:52
35. Doubt - Cosmic Surgery 06:45
36. Mahogany Frog - Message From Uncle Stan: Green House 03:48
37. Boris Savoldelli & Elliott Sharp - Nostalghia 04:21
38. D.F.A. - Ragno 12:04
39. Soft Machine Legacy - Chloe & The Pirates 07:27
40. Slivovitz - Dammi Un Besho 06:16
41. Moraine - The Okanogan Lobe 07:39
42. Finisterre - Canto Antico 11:30
43. Mahogany Frog - Lady Xoc & Shield Jaguar 08:54
44. Geoff Leigh & Yumi Hara - The Siren Returns 05:38
45. Hugh Hopper & Yumi Hara - Futa 04:26
46. Soft Machine - Pigling Bland 04:44
47. Beppe Crovella - Slightly All The Time 09:33
48. Boris Savoldelli - Crosstown Traffi04:02
49. Delta Saxophone Quartet - The Tale Of Taliesin 01:54
50. Boris Savoldelli - Io 02:10
51. The Wrong Object - Sonic Riot At The Holy Palate 02:52
ZoZe Music (random order)
52. Yagull - White Room 04:51
53. Sashasonia - Dark 04:11
Nevermore, Inc. Records (random order)
54. Copernicus - The Sound Of The Mind 05:03
55. Copernicus - Humanity Created The Illusion Of Itself 06:57
56. Copernicus - Free At Last 05:16
57. Copernicus - Atomic Nevermore 04:13
58. Copernicus - They Own Everything 03:19
59. Copernicus - Joe Meets Copernicus 05:50
60. Copernicus - Victim Of The Sky 04:17
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Joe Bonamassa's London 2013 concerts sold out! (VIP tickets available)
Standard tickets for Joe Bonamassa'sfour highly anticipated London March 2013 concerts have now completely SOLD OUT. Only a limited number of VIP tickets remain for fans wanting to catch the world's hottest guitarist on this historic run of dates.
The four London concerts, all of which will be filmed for DVD, chronicle Bonamassa's atmospheric rise to the top of the guitar world. The London tour kicks off at the intimate 200 reduced capacity LondonBorderline on Tuesday March 26.
The four London concerts, all of which will be filmed for DVD, chronicle Bonamassa's atmospheric rise to the top of the guitar world. The London tour kicks off at the intimate 200 reduced capacity LondonBorderline on Tuesday March 26.
Bonamassawill then play the 02 Shepherds Bush Empire and HMV Hammersmith Apollo on Wednesday March 27 and Thursday March 28respectively, before finishing the week at the prestigious London Royal Albert Hall on Saturday March 30.
For further information about the VIP tickets, which include the best seats in the house at all the shows, and exclusive access to the Borderline concert visit www.thegigcartel.com/joevip/.
For further information about the VIP tickets, which include the best seats in the house at all the shows, and exclusive access to the Borderline concert visit www.thegigcartel.com/joevip/.
Download your free copy of the song When The Fire Hits The Sea from http://jbonamassa.com/london. Read the official London 2013 tour press release HERE.
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Michael Dunford of Renaissance Prog Rock Band passes away
Michael Dunford, musical composer and guitarist of the progressive rock band Renaissance passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He had just returned home from the first leg of the band's North American tour and suffered a massive Instantaneous Cerebral Hemorrhage while dining at his home in Surrey, England Monday night. He was rushed to hospital where doctors declared his condition irreversible and terminal. He passed away at 11:06 pm GMT, surrounded by his family without having regained consciousness.
The fairly reclusive and soft-spoken composer, a mainstay in the world of progressive rock, was born, raised and educated in Surrey. His first job was selling clothing in a local shop followed by a stint as an airside driver at Heathrow Airport which enabled him to form a "skiffle" group which lead to his first rock band called Nashville Teens in the early 1960s. Nashville Teens reached #6 on U.K. singles charts with their version of Tobacco Road. On leaving them, he formed several other bands such as The Pentad and The Plebes. One night he went to see the original band Renaissance perform locally and ended up joining them in the early 1970s. The original band members were Jim McCarty, Louis Cennamo, John Hawken, Keith Relf and Jane Relf.
Dunford and vocalist Annie Haslam first took Renaissance's reins from former Yardbirds members, Keith Relf and Jim McCarty in 1971 and soon had established the group as a world class recording and touring act, selling out venues like New York's Carnegie Hall and The Royal Albert Hall in London. They would go on to release over a dozen albums before eventually parting ways in the mid-1980s. However, they would continue to write new material together and in 2001 reunited the band to record a new studio album, tour the following year, and release a live album. After another sabbatical, the refreshed line-up was introduced to the world and captured for posterity on "Turn of the Cards and Scheherazade and Other Stories Live 2011."
Earlier this fall, Dunford and the band completed recording their first new studio album in twelve years. "Grandine il Vento" was recorded at Studio X in Ridgewood NJ, USA. All the music on the new album except for one track was composed and arranged by Dunford and features him on acoustic guitars and backing vocals.
Michael Dunford is survived by his wife Clare, two sons William (13) and Oliver (10), and sister Judy Kendall. Services will be held at Woking Crematorium at a date to be announced.
www.renaissancetouring.com
The fairly reclusive and soft-spoken composer, a mainstay in the world of progressive rock, was born, raised and educated in Surrey. His first job was selling clothing in a local shop followed by a stint as an airside driver at Heathrow Airport which enabled him to form a "skiffle" group which lead to his first rock band called Nashville Teens in the early 1960s. Nashville Teens reached #6 on U.K. singles charts with their version of Tobacco Road. On leaving them, he formed several other bands such as The Pentad and The Plebes. One night he went to see the original band Renaissance perform locally and ended up joining them in the early 1970s. The original band members were Jim McCarty, Louis Cennamo, John Hawken, Keith Relf and Jane Relf.
Dunford and vocalist Annie Haslam first took Renaissance's reins from former Yardbirds members, Keith Relf and Jim McCarty in 1971 and soon had established the group as a world class recording and touring act, selling out venues like New York's Carnegie Hall and The Royal Albert Hall in London. They would go on to release over a dozen albums before eventually parting ways in the mid-1980s. However, they would continue to write new material together and in 2001 reunited the band to record a new studio album, tour the following year, and release a live album. After another sabbatical, the refreshed line-up was introduced to the world and captured for posterity on "Turn of the Cards and Scheherazade and Other Stories Live 2011."
Earlier this fall, Dunford and the band completed recording their first new studio album in twelve years. "Grandine il Vento" was recorded at Studio X in Ridgewood NJ, USA. All the music on the new album except for one track was composed and arranged by Dunford and features him on acoustic guitars and backing vocals.
Michael Dunford is survived by his wife Clare, two sons William (13) and Oliver (10), and sister Judy Kendall. Services will be held at Woking Crematorium at a date to be announced.
www.renaissancetouring.com
By Howard Wuelfing
Howlin' Wuelf Media215-428-9119
http://howlinwuelf.com/
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