quarta-feira, maio 22, 2019

Fraudprophets Release Debut Album ‘Poptosis’, Allay Growing Industry Fears Of Jazz Fusion Takeover

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The jazz-rock group is joined by Bob Reynolds of Snarky Puppy, guitarist Oz Noy, keyboardist Matt Rohde and Nashville fiddle ninja Jenee Fleanor 

Los Angeles, CA - Fraudprophets (www.fraudprophets.com), a collaboration between multi-instrumentalist and composer Sean Halley and A-list drummer Nate Morton (seen weekly on NBC's 'The Voice'), are ecstatic to announce the release of their debut album 'Poptosis' on June 3, 2019. The new record seamlessly blends elements of jazz, pop, rock, country and 70's fusion into tunes that feel uniquely natural together, a result of the long-standing bond between Morton and Halley and their decades-long careers on stage and in the studio…and the gin.

"It probably isn't the best way to go about it, but we randomly started this whole thing one night by drinking cocktails to a click track", said Morton. "Not having a plan ended up being a real blessing, as the snippets of music that came out of that evening were free-spirited and fun, and they were infused with personality and our love for each other as musical dorks." Halley continues, "Nate and I love just about every kind of music, so nothing was off limits if it was a style we felt comfortable with. The same was true for the production - I like big-sounding records, so if we needed a ridiculous Beastie Boys-esque organ-and-drums breakdown for a
tune, I'd have to go figure it out."

"The tones, the tunes and performances are stellar! It's the best new instrumental music I've heard in ages!" session guitar legend Michael Thompson (Babyface, David Foster, Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, etc) 

" …the new CD is fantastic and really musical. All of the players are phenomenal - I love the entire disc, but my favorite tune is 'Skronktastic'". Drummer Greg Bissionette (David Lee Roth, Toto, Ringo Starr, Santana). 

"This album is a total success from start to finish. The sound quality is nothing short of amazing! Check out 'Poptosis' and become a believer." babysue.com May 2019 

The band is currently putting together a musical unit to take 'Poptosis' to the next level live, and hope to play dates in the US, Japan and Europe in the coming year. The band keeps a presence on social media as time allows, so check out Instagram and Facebook for examples of their unique brand of musicality and good-natured humor.

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The album will be available for pre-sale on May 27 and fully released on June 3. Links for the major online retailers will be available at http://www.fraudprophets.com/buy--poptosis-.html 
when live.
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French Music Legends Magma To Release New Album “Zëss” June 28th!

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PRE ORDER NOW -  40 PAGES DELUXE CD BOOK
INCLUDES ALL LYRICS! 

FULGURANCE, APOTHEOSIS AND TRANSFIGURATION 

Much to the excitement of Magma fans worldwide, the legendary French ensemble will be releasing a new album titled "Zëss" on June 28, 2019! The CD is now available for pre-order and features a 40-page deluxe CD book which includes all the lyrics to the album.

"Zëss"—the name itself is sharp as a blade, slender as a cut, sudden like a darting meteor, fast as it is acute. While the inspiration that permeates "Zëss" comes from time immemorial, a first draft emerged in 1977. After being gradually completed, the piece debuted in concert in the spring of 1979. It became a staple of Magma's repertoire until it was set aside in 1983.

The music itself seems born out of the night in order to transfigure it. The first chords ring out in the dim dawn, then rise and cast their great shadows against the day. Already their orb suggests the oval shape of an ancient stadium set in the cosmic darkness. It is an immense celestial arena, an agora where all the voices of the universe resonate. Everyone has assembled for a last celebration, a gathering of the innumerable into a single point where everything comes together for the Day of Oblivion.

"Zëss" had long been plagued by its incompleteness and its recording was deferred for years. Four decades after its first draft, the work has finally been recorded in an orchestral version that gives it both its true dreamlike dimension and its transcending power. For "Zëss" is above all the visionary reflection of an immemorial dream haunting the most obscure part of our souls.

"Zëss" treads a line between a vital overflowing and the edges of the unlivable. It is an incandescent and heady oratorio where consciousness questions its other side in a measureless journey. "Zëss" indicates the ultimate reversal out of which bursts a beyond of music that only music can reach. Magma's whole story condensed…

BEHIND THE SCENE OF THE RECORDING:


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“Folly Bololey: Songs from Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom” by The North Sea Radio Orchestra feat. John Greaves & Annie Barbazza Limited Edition CD & Vinyl

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500 ONLY AUDIOPHILE HANDCRAFTED AND NUMBERED DARK BLUE VINYL WITH INSERTS AND GOLDEN EXPANDED CD  

999 AUDIOPHILE HANDCRAFTED AND NUMBERED GOLDEN PAPERSLEEVE CD 

Cover notes by Robert Wyatt and Jonathan Coe 

Italy - Critically acclaimed as one of the best records ever, Robert Wyatt's 1974 masterpiece "Rock Bottom" has been re-arranged by Craig Fortnam for his amazing North Sea Radio Orchestra. Featuring long time Wyatt's collaborator and Henry Cow founder John Greaves on bass guitar and vocals and the amazing vocalist Annie Barbazza as lead singer, "Folly Bololey: Songs from Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom" is a hearfelt, fantastic tribute to Robert Wyatt's music.

The limited hand numbered edition of 500 LP audiophile blue premium vinyl with gimmix foldout cover and bonus golden CD & 999 Cardboard sleeve hand numbered audiophile golden CD will be released on May 17th on Dark Companion Records.

"This concert is a beautiful event, for me. These musicians seem to me to have have really grasped what my songs are about; but at the same time, created an entirely fresh way of putting the music together. I feel so honored and so grateful." - Robert Wyatt, March 2019 

"One of the greatest albums of the 1970s, beautifully reimagined and re-written for orchestra. I have listened to Rock Bottom hundreds of times, and thought I was familiar with it: but this brilliant new version opens up new depths, fresh vistas, hidden truths. An amazing achievement." - Jonathan Coe, March 2019 

"When John Greaves asked me about producing this album and the concert at Conservatorio Nicolini in Piacenza, for Dark Companion I immediately replied 'yes'. I already knew North Sea Radio Orchestra and respect Craig as one of the most talented musicians in today's British scene. 'Rock Bottom' is my favourite album ever and John Greaves my closest friend whom I respect very highly and have had the honour of releasing one of his finest albums to date on Manticore. Annie Barbazza? Well she is a marvelous singer and musician and I very much agree with the late Greg Lake who was really amazed by her voice and went on to produce her first album for Manticore as well. So I hope you enjoy what I think is a fantastically soulful, heartfelt and graceful tribute to the poetry of Robert Wyatt." - Max Marchini, April 2019 

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John Greaves & Annie Barbazza

Watch the promotional video: https://youtu.be/gPGUXX9UHME 

Track listing: 
1. Sea Song 5:54
2. A Last Straw 5:27
3. Little Red Riding Hood Hit The Road 5:04
4. Alifib 7:45
5. Alifie 5:19
6. Little Red Robin Hood Hit The Road 5:18
bonus tracks:
7. The British Road 6:25
8. Maryan 5:41
9. Shipbuilding 4:47
10. O Caroline 5:09

Personnel: 
Annie Barbazza: Lead Vocal/Farfisa Organ
John Greaves: Bass guitar/Vocal (track 4 and 11)/Spoken Word (track 3, 5 and 6)
Nicky Baigent: Bb Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Spoken Word (track 5)
Luke Crookes: Bassoon
William D. Drake: Piano/Farfisa Organ/Vocal (track 2,3 and 5)
Harry Escott: Cello
Craig Fortnam: Guitar/Farfisa Organ/Vocal (track 7 and 9)
Tommaso Franguelli: Vibes/Percussion
Cheb Nettles: Drums
Laurent Valero: Violin/Viola/Recorder/Bass Recorder
Arranged and directed by Craig Fortnam
Executive Production by Max Marchini
Recorded live, mixed and mastered by Alberto Callegari at Elfo Recording
Studios, Tavernago, Italy during "Musiche Nuove a Piacenza Festival",
November 30th, 2018

Annie Barbazza appears by courtesy of Manticore Records

To purchase "Folly Bololey: Songs from Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom" Limited hand numbered edition of 500 LP audiophile blue premium vinyl with gimmix foldout cover and bonus golden CD & 999 Cardboard sleeve hand numbered audiophile golden CD: 
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Glenn Hughes re-schedules dates from his Classic Deep Purple 'Live' May 2019 UK Tour

GLENN HUGHES RE-SCHEDULES MAY DATES TO
NOVEMBER 2019 UK DUE TO ILLNESS

Glenn Hughes re-schedules four dates of his 'Performs Classic Deep Purple Live' May 2019 UK tour dates. The re-scheduled dates are –

Salisbury City Hall
Sunday 17 November
Norwich Waterfront (venue change from Norwich UEA)
Wednesday 20th November
Holmfirth Picturedrome
Saturday 23rd November
Birmingham O2 Institute
Friday 29th November

Tickets can be booked from www.thegigcartel.com or by calling the 24hour box office – 8444 780 898
Refunds for customers who've purchased tickets for the above can be made available until Monday 27th May should they no longer wish to or are unable to attend the rescheduled November dates. 

The re-scheduled concerts follow the news of Glenn Hughes needing to cancel his May 2019 UK tour dates due to illness. He needs to be treated for an illness that while not life threatening, must be dealt with immediately so that does not become a serious problem. He is expected to make a full recovery. 

The shows for Edinburgh, St Albans, Liverpool and Nottingham had to be cancelled. Customers for the cancelled shows have been asked to return to their original point of purchase to request refunds

The former bassist and singer of Deep Purple, known to millions as the 'Voice of Rock', Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the current front man for rock super group Black Country Communion, was scheduled to kick off the second leg of his 'Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple' UK Tour at the Holmfirth Picturedrome on Tuesday 14th May. The first leg of his UK received rave reviews. 

For more information, please contact:
Michaela Sauter & Peter Noble at Noble PR Consultancy
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Arena Re-Visited Box Set and Double Vision Vinyl now available in our online store.

A limited edition Box Set consisting of 1 BluRay, 1 DVD, 2 CD's and a 18x18cm 48 Page colour Booklet, commemorating our 2018 Tour is now available to buy in our store.  

Recorded on 12th May 2018 at the Boerderij, Zoetermeer in front of a sell-out crowd, the box set contains the full 2hr show on both a BluRay disc and DVD disc, along with the audio recording across 2 CD's and captures the Visitor in entirety.  The box set also includes a large 18cmx18cm 48 page color booklet of photo's taken on the tour. The Box Set is limited to 500 copies.

The full set list is as follows:

Part 1 (The Visitor):   
Crack in the Ice
Pins and Needles
Double Vision
Elea
The Hanging Tree
A State of Grace
Blood Red Room
In the Blink of an Eye
(Don't Forget to) Breathe
Serenity
Tears in the Rain
Enemy Without
Running from Damascus
The Visitor
 
Part 2:                   
Poisoned
Jericho
Mirror Lies
Tinder Box
Solomon
Ascension
Crying 7
 
You can now purchase the Box Set on our shop HERE 

Also available is a double gatefold Vinyl edition of Double Vision, 2x180g Gold Discs.

Double Vision is now available to purchase on Vinyl.  The Album is 2 180g Gold discs, you can buy from our website HERE

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UK Prog Quartet WARMRAIN New EP "Here Comes The Rain Again"! (Steven Wilson, Pink Floyd, Anathema)


UK progressive rock band Warmrain is back with a new CD EP featuring as its lead track Here Comes The Rain Again (Eurythmics cover), a new line-up, and a new performance video of the title track filmed in the illustrious setting of Dorchester Abbey.

The EP's four songs demonstrate – and assert – that this stunning British band knows exactly how to deliver high- quality compositions and will leave any discerning lover of prog without any doubt that Warmrain have an extremely bright future ahead of them.

Taking the left field decision to cover a well-known classic British hit single of yesteryear Warmrain have delivered their own truly epic interpretation of this much-loved classic and have cleverly re-interpreted it to completely make it their own.

Drummer Craig Blundell – a name well-known to fans of Steven Wilson andSteve Hackett –had no hesitation in guesting on the title track. His one-word response upon hearing the demo was "genius". Here Comes The Rain Again is a must have for fans of Pink Floyd; the comparisons will be clear, due to an obviously shared heritage and the stunning musical quality. The EPis completed by three new songs Shadow-Line Paradigm, Keep Going and Clock Watching Pt.1, Pt.2 & Pt.3 written specifically for this release, and across the board Warmrain have delivered a well-constructed and beautifully played a collection of songs that will appeal both to fans of progressive rock and to those who appreciate stylish music of any genre.
"This is English prog to be proud of" – Classic Prog Magazine

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Progressive instrumentalists TOSKA release new video 'Prayermonger' ahead of summer festival appearances

Debut album Fire By The Silos out now

Brighton UK progressive trio TOSKA has released a new video 'Prayermonger', taken from their highly praised debut album Fire By The Silos which was released 2nd November 2018.

Check out 'Prayermonger' here: https://youtu.be/sFce1pBvSd4

Guitarist Rabea Massaad comments: "'Prayermonger' is the final part of the album story, which is about someone who is cast out of society by the state. This person is trying to convince others to rise against the state so forcefully and psychotically, that by the end of the track they realize they are just as bad as the people that cast them out in the first place. The video is an abstract take on that, but focused more around man, destroying the planet."

Following on from the band's sold-out UK and Europe headline tour at the end of 2019, TOSKA have been announced for a number of festival appearances. Check them out on one of these dates:

16th June: Download Festival, UK
2nd August: RADAR Festival, UK
7th August: Brutal Assault Festival, CZ
15th August: ArcTanGent, UK

Formed in Brighton in 2015 by three musicians who set out to write music without boundaries, TOSKA has been making huge waves in progressive and muso circles since their inception. Together they bring an impressive range of skill, experience, and knowledge to create music that's both intellectually stimulating, but also highly accessible.

Taking influence from a huge span of music including Karnivool, SikTh, Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newmann, and Gustav Holst, TOSKA uses vast dynamics and obscure chord voicing to convey a very emotional and cinematic tonality. It's almost impossible to pin a genre tag on them, but words such as prog, metal, post-rock, and math-rock could be used to describe their sonic elements.

The members of TOSKA have a strong presence in the music scene in their own right and have amassed huge YouTube followings. Combining their collective fanbases, guitarist Rabea Massaad (192k subscribers), drummer Ben Minal (34K subscribers), drummer Dave Hollingworth (13K subscribers), plus the many fans they've picked up on the road, TOSKA is rapidly becoming the UK's most talked about the instrumental act.

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New Big Big Train album 'Grand Tour' out today!


The new studio album from four time Progressive Music Award winning band, Big Big Train, titled Grand Tour, is out today on all formats and is available for streaming or ordering online and for purchase in high street stores!

"After a year of writing, arranging, recording and mixing we have finally reached release day for our new album Grand Tour. The day that musicians send their music out into the wider world is always exciting and slightly nerve-wracking. We hope listeners enjoy our new album and we look forward to playing some of these songs on our upcoming tours later in 2019 and in 2020." 

Listen to the Spotify stream here: https://spoti.fi/2HpfqLa
 
Listen to the Apple Music stream here: https://apple.co/2JMzc51
 
To order Grand Tour on CD, vinyl or hi-resolution download, please follow the links on our website: www.bigbigtrain.com
 
Grand Tour is also available at Amazon, HMV, and other online and high street retailers

David Longdon and Greg Spawton were recently interviewed by Prog Magazine editor Jerry Ewing for the Prog Magazine podcast. Listen to the podcast here:

Reviews for 'Grand Tour'
'Grand doesn't even begin to describe the epic proportions of this magnificent opus. On a rollicking roll of releases with 2017's Grimspound and The Second Brightest Star, BBT continues full steam ahead to the max on Grand Tour.'
 
Paul Davies - DAILY EXPRESS
 
'The new album they bring with them, the aptly titled Grand Tour, is as ambitious and intricate as anything they have attempted. After several fine albums inspired by British history — unashamedly romantic and nostalgic — the seven members have spread their wings.  That means nine songs encapsulating the rise of the Romans, the Renaissance and space travel with soaring choruses and Mellotrons a go-go.'
 
John Bungey - THE TIMES
 
'a musically bold and conceptually dazzling masterpiece that establishes the seven-piece as one of the pre-eminent progressive rock bands of the 21stcentury.'
 
Dave Everley PROG MAGAZINE


Listen to the track "Theodora in Green & Gold here: https://youtu.be/nZRsmxpS7iI

Watch the video for the first single "Alive" here: https://youtu.be/Qh6tPwd4GNA

See the 90-minute interview with Prog Magazine's Nick Shilton about the album here: 

Inspired by the 17th and 18th century custom of the Grand Tour, where young men and women travelled to broaden the mind, Big Big Train have made an album of songs set in distant lands and beyond. Grand Tour features nine new tracks which will take listeners on an epic journey over land and sea and through time and space.
  
Grand Tour tracklist
1.Novum Organum (2.33)
2.Alive (4.31)
3.The Florentine (8.14)
4.Roman Stone (13.33)
5.Pantheon (6.08)
6.Theodora in Green and Gold (5.38)
7.Ariel (14.28)
8.Voyager (14.03)
9.Homesong (5.12)


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terça-feira, maio 07, 2019

UK Progressive Rock Band NTH ASCENSION Feat. TEN Keyboarder Darrel Treece-Birch Release 'Fire In The Sky' Lyric Video

UK progressive rock band, NTH ASCENSION, featuring TEN keyboarder Darrel Treece-Birch in their ranks, have released a new lyric video for 'Fire In The Sky', the track is taken from their third album 'Stranger Than Fiction', which will be released on May 31st 2019 via Metatronic Records. The album contains 8 tracks including a further three instalments from the ongoing Clanaan Chronicles storyline which began on their debut release. The video can be viewed here:


NTH ASCENSION has returned to their regular album artist Oliver Pengilley to paint the stunning new artwork. The renowned UK artist made his cover art debut with NTH ASCENSION's first release 'Ascension of Kings' in 2014, and was followed by their sophomore release 'In Fine Initium' in 2016. The powerful seascape contains Pengilley's trademark imagery and pulls the viewer deep into ocean waves.

Track listing:

1. The Opening
2. True Identity
3. Fire In The Sky
4. Reconciled
5. The Gathering (Clanaan pt7)
6. Journeys End (Clanaan pt8)
7. Lament (Clanaan pt9)
8. Sound To Light


The album was engineered by Darrel Treece-Birch & Martin Walker. Mixed and Mastered by Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band), EKG Studios, USA.

Writing in NTH ASCENSION is very collaborative. Initial 'bare bones' of songs are brought into a rehearsal setting and the band enhances the song from there. Once the song is fleshed out and expanded upon it is then ready for playing live or indeed recording. All members of the band bring ideas to the table and in some cases a reinvention of older ideas from the various incarnations of previous bands, eg Vision is a song written originally in 1991 by Darrel Treece-Birch, at which time it was 8 minutes long and not 18 minutes as it finally ended up.

Influence wise each band member sites many artists as 'having an influence'. Such as, Marillion, Genesis, Yes, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rush, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd to name a few. But the band resolutely stands by, that the music that is created is not designed or to order but is organic and natural.

NTH ASCENSION is:

Michael Alan Taylor – Vocals
Darrel Treece-Birch – Keyboards (TEN)
Craig Walker – Drums & Percussion
Gavin Walker – Bass Guitar
Martin Walker – Electric & Acoustic Guitars


Imagined in November 2009 by keyboardist Darrel Treece-Birch and drummer Craig Walker after both helping out a friend (Alan Allcock) with has band 'Sonic Jam Project' at a Charity concert in Fleetwood (Fleetwoodstock). Long time writing partners and friends Alan 'Spud' Taylor and guitarist (and father of Craig and Gavin) Martin Walker signed up in January 2010.

The first year the band went under the name Nth Degree but altered the latter after discovering other bands with the same name. The writing 'core' of Darrel, Alan and Martin has been in operation since the mid 80's.

A demo recording 'Frequencies Of Day & Night' was issued as a free download option via website Aurovine in late 2011. 2012 saw the addition of brother to Craig, Gavin, on bass guitar, making it truly a family band. In 2013 the band began sessions developing what became the songs for Ascension Of Kings. In November 2013 the band signed to Sonic Vista Records and began recording their 'official' debut album 'Ascension Of Kings'. The album Ascension Of Kings contains a 3 part suite entitled 'Clanaan Chronicles' which will run and occur on subsequent albums. This follows a story by Darrel Treece-Birch in the vein of Narnia/LOTR which sees the rescue/redemption of a tortured realm from an evil dictator by a Seventh Rider who ultimately ascends to be a prophesied King.

In 2015 the band departed from Aurovine and signed with American label melodic Revolution Records (MRR). In 2016 they released their second album 'In Fine Initium' to further critical acclaim and in the three year period collectively the members released 6 albums on the USA based label.

In February 2019 the band's contract ended and they signed to Metatronic Records in order to release their highly anticipated third opus 'Stranger Than Fiction'. A marked jump in production was added with the mixing and mastering skills of Neal Morse Band guitarist extraordinaire Eric Gillette.


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LUCIFER’S FRIEND Releases New Studio Album BLACK MOON – Out Now!

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After many years of silence from the band, we get the second studio album of the reunion era.

The highly acclaimed 2016 release TOO LATE TO HATE was the long awaited album the fans had been asking for... and now LUCIFER'S FRIEND bring us BLACK MOON.

Black Moon features three found members of the band...PETER HESSLEIN, DIETER HORNS and JOHN LAWTON...with Stephan Eggert laying down the drum tracks.

10 new tracks all written by HESSLEIN / LAWTON with Peter Hesslein supplying not only the guitar tracks but keyboards as well...it also features 2 guest musicians in CHUCK FINDLEY (trumpet solo on BLACK MOON) and STEFAN PINTEV (electric violin solo on FREEDOM).

Produced and mixed by Simon Hesslein in New York with cover design by Damian Bydlinski...this album is another milestone in the band's history...

Black Moon is OUT NOW and available below: 

Official website: www.lucifersfriend.com 
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Light Freedom Revival Releases Taylor Swift Prog Cover Featuring Billy Sherwood, Dylan Howe and Oliver Wakeman

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Vancouver, Canada - Light Freedom Revival continues its musical journey by envisioning the unique single "Wildest Dreams", a cover of the song with the same name by Taylor Swift.

Canadian singer John Vehadija is teaming up with Billy Sherwood, Oliver Wakeman and Dylan Howe to create an impressive take on modern pop by extending ideas using familiar prog sounds.

"I wanted an arrangement that would merge the Yes Universe with the Taylor Swift Universe, in the spirit of how Yes arranged America, but with the fun style of Taylor." John explained, "I imagined this little LFR project like a chemical experiment and for this reason you will find as bonus tracks my versions of America and You Belong With Me combining to form a new melodic substance."

The result is a seven minutes of fun prog experimentation which Vehadija hopes the audiences will enjoy.

The main single also debuts the guitar talents of the Argentinian guitar player Lino Gonzalez, from Cieloaberto who developed a style at times reminiscent of Steve Howe.

The single is released on CD and can be found at lightfreedomrevival.com as well as digitally on iTunes and Amazon.

Light Freedom Revival promises in the future a 4CD Jon Anderson Tribute Box set as well as a new album of original material.

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BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO release new track ‘L’imprevisto’, the third single from the new album ‘Transiberiana’



Photo by Pierluigi Di Pietro

Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, the legendary Italian progressive rock band, recently announced the worldwide signing with Inside Out Music / Sony Music group. Their new record 'Transiberiana' will be the first studio album in 25 years and is scheduled to be released on May 10th, 2019.
 
Today the band are pleased to launch their new single 'L'imprevisto', and you can listen to it now here: https://youtu.be/ibOY-rXlUa8
Vittorio Nocenzi statement 

"At one point, the Siberian cold is so intense that the ice covers the entire track. So it becomes dangerous to move on, it could be derailed. And then the train stops, in the tundra desert. It's cold and travelers start to be afraid. Lights can be seen outside, it could be a village. Then they start thinking about getting off the train to go and ask for help. The cold increases. xIt is the metaphor of the unpredictable things that change in the course of our existence, fear before what we know is always the first weapon of defense. Instead the unexpected can also give us unexpected positive surprises, if only we were more willing to face diversity, the unusual: any unexpected can build new discoveries and new certainties if we face it with courage and determination. The unexpected is just an opportunity to change. Don't be afraid of the new road that opens up.
 
"Among the sounds that characterize this track in particular the "slide guitar" of Filippo, expresses all the yearning for regret that are in the fear that travelers face in front of - nothing that has drowned our days."
 
 Watch the video for the previous track 'L'assalto dei lupi' here: https://youtu.be/7VFys4FI-FA
 
Listen to the previously released track 'I ruderi del gulag'here : https://youtu.be/iqul4IGkTv4

Of the album and signing, founding member Vittorio Nocenzi states: "I'm happy after working such a long time on this new Banco del Mutuo Soccorsoalbum for Inside Out. It fills me with joy and satisfaction as I was truly inspired from the very beginning! For too many years, the band was only dedicated to live performances, so it was about time we would go back to composing, playing and producing new stuff! By choosing the 'Transiberiana' concept for this new piece of work, there are two main issues I'd like to point out: first the new Banco line up consisting of great musicians and great people, secondly, the presence of my two sons in the project: Michelangelo co-writing the album and Mario Valerio, who took care of a marketing and communication strategy related to it. These two elements have been the best gifts I could possibly imagine to receive! And this is an extra motivation if ever needed to do my best for reaching our goals. 
I can only wish fans will enjoy this incredible project and look forward to see them live when we will go out to perform the album and classic Banco-tracks around the globe with Filippo Marcheggiani (lead guitar), Nicola Di Già (rhythm guitar), Fabio Moresco (drums), Marco Capozi (bass), our singer Tony D'Alessio and myself!"
 
The last Banco del Mutuo Soccorso album, '13', was released back in 1994 and after all those years and the loss of two historical former members, the band is back to confirm its place in the international progressive music scene.


'Transiberiana' will be available as Limited Edition Mediabook CD with 44 page booklet, Gatefold 2LP + CD + LP Booklet, and as digital download.
Pre-order now here: www.insideoutmusicshop.com

1. Stelle sulla terra (6:06)
2. L'imprevisto (3:29)
3. La discesa dal treno (6:16)
4. L'assalto dei lupi (5:35)
5. Campi di Fragole (3:36)
6. Lo sciamano (4:01)
7. Eterna Transiberiana (6:20)
8. I ruderi del gulag (6:06)
9. Lasciando alle spalle (1:47)
10. Il grande bianco (6:33)
11. Oceano: Strade di sale (3:39)
 
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso (which translates to "Bank of Mutual Relief") were formed in Rome, Italy back in 1969 and under the influence of British greats Gentle Giant, Genesis, Jethro Tull and Emerson, Lake & Palmer forged a truly original sound equally complex, melodic and dynamic. In 2019, 'Transiberiana' will prove that this style is very much intact and creative mastermind Vittorio Nocenzi promises an "autobiographical journey" lyrically, musically and in terms of concept. 'Transiberiana' is not only an impressive new album by Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, but also reflects upon a storied career and redefines what the group is all about.
 
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso is:
 Vittorio Nocenzi (piano, keyboards and voice)
Filippo Marcheggiani (guitar)
Nicola Di Già (rhythm guitar)
Marco Capozi (bass)
Fabio Moresco (drums)
Tony D'Alessio (lead vocal)
BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO online:

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Genetics – Pre release album

Genetics is a 4 piece instrumental progressive band that uses poignant spoken word elements intertwined with heavy riffs and ambient structures.

The band draws on influences from popular progressive rock and metal bands, along with influences from jazz and alternative rock.

Genetics has performed with national and international acts: The Contortionist, SikTh, Sleepmakeswaves, Leprous, Protest The Hero and Closure in Moscow. During this time, their sophomore concept album, Cynosure, was written and recorded.

About the album
The album, Cynosure, is a conceptual release that uses leitmotifs to construct a narrative journey in 43-minutes. The 3 recurring themes throughout the album draw listeners into a compelling story amidst the catchy melodies and strong riffs.

"I really appreciated the presence of strong hooks throughout the tunes, performed with strong musicianship without flexing into "hiding the 1 beat". Looking forward to hearing what Genetics come up with next! Favourite tracks: Episteme, The Chandrasekhar Limit, Entheogen."

Chris Brooks
Guitarist, Composer, Educator, Entrepreneur – featured on works with Yngwie Malmsteen, Black Sabbath, Lana Lane, Brett Garsed and LORD
                                                           
Credits

Jay Orr: Bass
Luke Spies: Drums
Shane Leadbeater: Guitars
Samuel Joseph: Guitars

Guest solo on The Chandrasekhar Limit by Simon Dawes

Drums recorded at Arthur Street Studios, Homebush, NSW

Drum engineer: Nathan Sheehy

Mixed, arranged, produced and programmed by Samuel Joseph in a garage in Sydney

Mastered by Douglas Skene at Ploughman Studios, http://www.ploughmanstudios.com/

Artwork by Dixon Jong of Intuitive Design

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US Prog Rock Ensemble IZZ To Release New Album "Don't Panic"

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New York-based progressive rock ensemble, IZZ, is set to release their new studio album Don't Panic on May 21, 2019.

Centered around the 18+ minute epic, "42," Don't Panic bears all the hallmarks of what has made IZZ one of the brightest lights in the US progressive rock scene. The band's 9th studio album reveals a fresh, new energy evidenced immediately by the title track's driving bass and catchy hooks to the unpredictable musical twists of "Age of Stars" to the instrumental tour-de-force that is "Moment of Inertia" to the exquisite classical guitar piece, "Six String Theory." Don't Panic represents a step out of the ordinary and into the unexpected.

The 18 minute-long "42" displays the band in full force as all four vocalists, Anmarie Byrnes, Laura Meade, John Galgano, and Tom Galgano, create melodies and harmonies around the intersecting and connected sections of the piece while guitarist Paul Bremner, and drummers, Greg DiMiceli and Brian Coralian bring the song's powerful, dynamic, and emotional arrangement to life.

Watch the promotional video for IZZ's new album Don't Panic:  

Don't Panic will be available for purchase on iTunes, at Amazon.com, and at your favorite online retailers as well as on all streaming music services on May 21, 2019.

IZZ will be performing in support of the release of Don't Panic at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City the weekend of May 18-19 and at the New Jersey Proghouse the weekend of June 15-16. More information on these live performances is available on the IZZ website: www.izzmusic.com 

Track Listing: 
1. Don't Panic
2. 42
3. Six String Theory
4. Moment of Inertia
5. Age of Stars

IZZ: 
Paul Bremner: Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Anmarie Byrnes: Vocals
Brian Coralian: Electronic & Acoustic Drums and Percussion
Greg DiMiceli: Acoustic Drums and Percussion
John Galgano: Bass Guitar, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Tom Galgano: Keyboards, Vocals
Laura Meade: Vocals

For booking and all other inquiries contact Doone Records: info@doonerecords.com 
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Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman's Emporium Now Open!

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For Immediate Release

Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman's Emporium Now Open! 

Signed special items available from official online store! 

Rick Wakeman is pleased to announce a new partnership with Music Glue as the new home of his online store, The Rick Wakeman Emporium! Featuring Signed Special Items, Signed CDs, DVDs and LPs, Signed Memorabilia & Artwork, CDs, DVDs and LPs, T-Shirts, Mugs and Tote Bags!

Visit Rick Wakeman's Emporium: https://www.musicglue.com/rick-wakeman-emporium 
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Born in Perivale, Middlesex, England, Rick Wakeman's interest in music manifested itself very early, and from the age of seven on he studied classical piano. At the age of 14, he joined a local band, Atlantic Blues, the same year he left school to enroll in the Royal College of Music. He had his eye on a career as a concert pianist, but Wakeman was dismissed from the college after it became clear that he preferred playing in clubs to studying technique.

By his late teens, he was an established session man, playing on records by such diverse acts as Black Sabbath, Brotherhood of Man, and Edison Lighthouse. At the end of the '60s, his name also began appearing on the credits of albums by such artists as Al Stewart and David Bowie, and one set of sessions with a folk-rock band called the Strawbs led to his joining the group in 1970. After two albums with the Strawbs, Wakeman joined Yes, a post-psychedelic hard rock band that had attracted considerable attention with their first three albums. Wakeman played a key role in the final shape of the group's fourth record, Fragile, creating a fierce, swirling sound on an array of electric and acoustic pianos, synthesizers, and Mellotrons. Fragile was a hit, driven by the chart success of the single "Roundabout," and Wakeman was suddenly elevated to star status.

Yes' next album, Close to the Edge, expanded his audience and his appeal, for his instruments were heard almost continually on the record. During the making of Close to the Edge in 1972, Wakeman also recorded his first solo album, an instrumental work entitled The Six Wives of Henry VIII, which consisted of his musical interpretations of the lives and personalities of the said six royal spouses. Released early in 1973 on A&M Records, it performed respectably on the charts. Public reception of Yes' 1974 album, Tales From Topographic Oceans, was mixed, and the critics were merciless in their attacks upon the record. Wakeman exited the group before the album's supporting tour. His new solo album, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, adapted from the writings of Jules Verne and featuring a rock band, narrator (David Hemmings), and full orchestral and choral accompaniment, was released to tremendous public response in both America and England, where it topped the charts. In 1975, his next album, The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, was given a grand-scale premiere at Wembley's Empire Pool, although it also cost Wakeman a fortune to stage the event on ice. During this same period, Wakeman began working on film scores with the music for Ken Russell's Lisztomania, which was a modest hit.

In 1977, Wakeman returned to Yes, with which he has continued recording and touring. His solo career continued on A&M into the end of the '70s, with Criminal Record and Rhapsodies, which were modestly successful. Wakeman's biggest media splash during this period, however, came through his alleged role in getting the Sex Pistols dropped by A&M Records soon after being signed. None of this bothered his fans, which rapidly expanded to encompass those he picked up through his work with lyricist Tim Rice on a musical adaptation of George Orwell's 1984, and his burgeoning film work, which included the music to movies about the 1976 Winter Olympics and the 1982 soccer World Cup competition. Additionally, he became a regular on Britain's Channel 4. Wakeman's audience and reputation survived the 1980s better than almost any progressive rock star of his era, as he continued releasing albums on his own label. He also remained associated with Yes into the '90s.

In January 2016, Trevor Rabin announced he plans to perform with Wakeman and Jon Anderson as Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman (ARW), later in the year. Anderson revealed the three wrote "some unique songs together". Also in January, following requests from fans, Wakeman recorded piano versions of "Life on Mars?", "Space Oddity", and "Always Together" as a tribute to David Bowie following his death with proceeds from the songs donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Rick Wakeman's official website: https://www.rwcc.com/ 
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