Audio Fidelity To Release Critically Acclaimed 1976 Debut Solo Album By YES Legend Jon Anderson 'Olias Of Sunhillow' On Hybrid SACD January 21, 2014

"This album is not just good Progressive music, it's in a class by itself...a Prog masterpiece!"

Much to the excitement of Jon Anderson and YES fans worldwide, Audio Fidelty is releasing Jon's critically acclaimed 1976 debut solo album 'Olias Of Sunhillow' on a limited numbered edition Hybrid SACD on January 21, 2014! Jon Anderson's 'Olias Of Sunhillow' was released in the summer of 1976 and is one of his most acclaimed solo works. It's one of five solo albums released by members of YES around that time and one of the most successful of those solo efforts, reaching No. 8 in the UK charts and breaking into the US Top 50.

"If you go to do a solo album you should be by yourself. That's what I was thinking. I had all the instruments I was going to use like sitar and drums and things. It came out the other end four months later and for the first time I put 'musician' on my passport knowing that I was a musician," Jon recently told Ultimate Classic Rock

The music is written and performed almost entirely by Anderson using synthesizers, tape loops, ethnic instruments, sound effects and different voices. Some of the synthesizer sounds ring of those found on contemporary Vangelis pieces with whom Jon had just recorded the year before. He emphasizes his interest in Celtic and Central Asian musical ideas much more here than before and creates a rich, evocative world.

Anderson has stated the album's concept was inspired by Roger Dean's 1972 YES, 'Fragile' cover art as well as works by J.R.R. Tolkien. It's all as detailed and rich as any fantasy novel. It is a progressive rock concept album which tells the story of an alien race and their journey to a new world, an interstellar exodus from Sunhillow on a spaceship designed by the architect, Olias.

Olias glides along seamlessly from one piece to another, showcasing Anderson's uncommon gifts for melody and harmony as well as for songwriting. Together with arrangements that veer from the rustic to sci-fi, the music appears to travel through Earth and Space, incarnating the elements of the material and ethereal worlds. The scope of the music is cinematic, freely pursuing concepts to every corner of its vision and fashioning an experience that is as breathtaking for its range as it is for its depth.

The packaging features a series of artworks by the artist David Fairbrother Roe.

TRACKS

Ocean Song
2. Meeting (Garden Of Geda)
   Sound Out The Galleon
3. Dance Of Ranyart
   Olias (To Build The Moorglade)
4. Qoquaq En Transic
   Naon
   Transic Tö
5. Flight Of The Moorglade
6. Solid Space
7. Moon Ra
   Chords
   Song Of Search
8. To The Runner

Producer Jon Anderson
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

To purchase Jon Anderson 'Olias Of Sunhillow' Hybrid SACD:
http://www.audiofidelity.net/content/jon-anderson-olias-sunhillow

Visit Jon Anderson's official website: www.jonanderson.com
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JENNIE LAWS "LOVE EASILY" SINGLE

After several years of hibernating in the studio and working behind
the scenes with some of the industry's heaviest songwriters and
producers, Canadian singer/songwriter Jennie Laws re-emerges with her
first release since her remix EP in 2010. The song is called "Love
Easily" and it's a feel-good Motown-tinged jam co-written and produced
with THX from the Bay area's Drop City Yacht Club and features The
Regiment Horns of The Tennessee Kids (Justin Timberlake).

Also on her upcoming album will be a feature from Detroit Soul star
Dwele, a song co-written with legendary songwriter Leon Ware, tracks
produced by Jahi Sundance, Mateo Laboriel, Pascal Guyon, JL Brown, and
Sebastian Rogers, more co-writes with songwriters Dayyon Alexander and
Dylan Lloyd as well as a few performances by child prodigy drummer
Tony Royster Jr. It promises to be entertaining, eclectic, musical,
heartfelt and soulful from top to bottom just like her debut EP
"Introducing Jennie Laws," except now Jennie has blossomed on a whole
new level as a vocalist, songwriter, producer and arranger.

Jennie has played many roles as a musician; string arranger for the
likes of Ryan Beatty, Anjulie, Jenna Andrews and Saidah Baba-Talibah,
background singer for Michael Buble, INXS and Omar Lyefook, or
featured vocalist and writer on rapper Promise, producer Luca Dayz and
DJ KickRaux' new projects, but never does she shine so brightly as
when she's doing her own music. This one-of-a-kind blue-eyed soul
sensation hailing from Toronto is about to take the world by storm,
starting with the release of her new single; "Love Easily."

MEDIA
iTunes link:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/love-easily-single/id789803044
Link to lyrics video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mFHezZqp9E
Link to song snippet:
https://soundcloud.com/jennielaws/love-easily-snippet
Link to Facebook fan page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennie-Laws/113312995138

UPCOMING SHOW
Saturday, January 18th, 2014
LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE EXHIBITION
with special guest judge from Island/Def Jam Records
at BARDOT HEIGHTS
[ 432 A 6th Ave. Manhattan, NY, 10011 ]
4pm - 9pm
21+
Purchase online tickets here: http://www.wantickets.com/JennieLawsNYC

"Toronto singer/songwriter Jennie Laws has a versatile sound that
incorporates r 'n b, jazz, folk and pop elements. Her convincingly
soulful vocals have elicited praise from such greats as Narada Michael
Walden and Leon Ware, and her talent shines on smooth new single "Love
Easily". It has a full production sound, via THX of Drop City Yacht
Club, including horns from the noted The Regiment Horns of The
Tennessee Kids and backing vocals. This is an artist and single it's
easy to love (and a striking blonde beauty isn't exactly a career
negative!)." - Kerry Doole, New Canadian Music online magazine

"It was 2008 when I first talked with Canadian-born, LA-based
multi-instrumentalist Jennie Laws. Her seven-song EP, Introducing
Jennie Laws, was a soulful and blissful affair. Since then she's been
working in the studio and writing with a variety of artists. Her new
single, "Love Easily", will be released on January 7th on iTunes." -
JW Richard, Groove Loves Melody online music magazine

"Jennie has grown so much, stating that the people who have watched
her since the beginning describe as having come into her own. She's
looking forward to live performances and the release of what she
believes will be her breakout singles in the coming months…She has
invested everything in her music and it's paying off." - Stacey
Newman, Inside Milton Magazine

"We at hearty love women that can do it all, Jennie Laws is no
exception to the rule-Singer, songwriter, composer, teleporter…okay
maybe not but we wouldn't be surprised if she had some tricks up her
sleeve that would allow her to bring us back to the good old days, her
sound does just that! Jennie Laws is one of the freshest yet mature
sounds we've heard in a while, mixing a pinch of classical flavor with
a jar-full of soul. When the namedrops begin, remember "we told you
so." - Kenza Chaouai , Hearty Magazine

"Her singing is truly soulful and heart felt...She playfully reminds
me of Alicia Keys Baby sister...Why? 'Cause she's got a gift straight
from God that the world will know in time as Genius. She is fearless
in her piano prowess as well. Her arranging skills are something to
make Arif Mardin proud. Her songwriting would touch the heart of the
most high Genius Laura Nyro. And dare I say, even the hardened hearts
of most music executives, would bow." - Narada Michael Walden,
legendary producer and songwriter

"In a word,..Brilliance..Timeless, warm, soul stirring. How music was
always intended to be." - Glenn Lewis, Grammy-winning R&B artist

"I hear a delicate sensuality with every heartfelt melodic choice
Jennie Laws makes in her vocal performances. I love this girl's voice.
The songwriting/production is honest and unpretentious. A homage to
the glory days of soul music. I look forward to watching the world
embrace this amazing artist! " - Eric Benet, Grammy-nominated R&B artist

"Jennie is fresh, talented, and beautiful from the inside out. Her
musicality is undeniable and I look forward to creating some musical
memories with her." - Leon Ware, legendary songwriter
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The Clive Nolan 'Alchemy in Concert'

1. Holland February 8th 2014

A year after its European premiere and following the successful
theatre shows in Cheltenham, UK, 'Alchemy' will return to the stage at
the famous Boerderij in Zoetermeer Holland on February 8th, 2014.

The full concert version of the show will feature many of the original
stellar cast including Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon), Andy Sears
(ex-Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena), Agnieszka Swita ('She'), David
Clifford (Red Jasper), Chris Lewis (ex-Enid), Victoria Bolley and
Christopher Longman, as well as Verity Smith, Ross Andrews and Kate
Aston-Williams from the theatre Cheltenham cast.

The band will feature Mark Westwood (Shadowland, White Trash) on
guitars, Scott Higham (Pendragon) on drums, Mike Varty (Landmarq,
Shadowland) on keyboards and Kylan Amos on bass.

The event not to be missed!

For tickets go to:

http://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/117385?brand=nl_boerderij&camefrom=boerderij

2. Classic Rock Awards Night, Rotherham, UK February 22, 2014

The full concert version of 'Alchemy', featuring eleven singers and
the band, will be performed on February 22, 2014 during the annual
Awards Ceremony in Wath, Rotherham, UK.

The cast: Clive Nolan (Professor King), Andy Sears (Lord Jagman),
Agnieszka Swita (Amelia Darvas), Victoria Bolley (Eva Bonaduce), David
Clifford (William Gerdelle), Chris Lewis (Thomas Anzeray), Paul Manzi
(Milosh), Christopher Longman (Ben Greaves), Verity Smith (Mrs.
Muncey), Ross Andrews (Captain Gardelle), Kate Aston-Williams
(Jessamine).

The band: Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott Higham (drums), Mike Varty
(keyboards), Kylan Amos (bass)

For tickets go to:

http://www.classicrocksociety.co.uk/shop/classic-rock-society-awards-2014-clive-nolans-alchemy-in-concert/

Alchemy goes off-West End!

A theatre version of 'Alchemy' will be performed in one of the
off-West End theatres in London in August 2014. The deal will be
concluded within the next few weeks and tickets will be on sale soon!
Check the 'Alchemy' website for details!

'Alchemy in Concert' DVD

The live version of 'Alchemy' recorded in Poland in February 2013 is
available on DVD and as a special edition box including live DVD, two
CDs with an audio version of the show, a bonus DVD with a number of
features providing deeper insight into what the project is all about,
and also a bonus CD featuring exclusive demos, alternative versions of
the songs and more! It is a treat for Nolan enthusiasts and a delight
to watch and listen to! Still available via our online
shop:http://shop.alchemythemusical.com/

Check what's on the DVD and in the Box Set:
http://www.clivenolan.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=36&Itemid=179

Alchemy Fundraising Shows

There are a lot of these little shows scheduled for 2014. This year's
shows will feature members of the Caamora Theatre Company and guests
performing a versatile repertoire – a mix of Clive's music and more!
There's a different line-up for various shows, so check the details
and book tickets on our website ('Fundraising Concerts' section):

http://www.alchemythemusical.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=125

Confirmed events:
Etampes, France (March 29th, 2014)
Ghent, Belgium (April 27th, 2014)
Villamblain, France (May 3rd, 2014)
Devizes, UK (May 10th, 2014)
More dates will be announced soon!

The funds raised during the shows will go to support the forthcoming
'Alchemy' productions. Please, help us to make it happen! :-)

The Lost Tribe Emporium (our official online shop)

In the Emporium you will find many of Clive's releases and merchandise
connected with his numerous projects. Among others, you can find
limited edition 'Alchemy' T-Shirts, the Cheltenham Programmes (a great
souvenir from the shows!), CDs, DVDs and many more! Visit the Emporium
and be tempted! :-) All the funds raised via the shop will go to
support the next productions of 'Alchemy'!

Visit: http://shop.alchemythemusical.com/

Arena
New Album

The band is about to sit down to work on the new album, which
hopefully will be ready by the end of 2014! No details are being
revealed yet, so watch the Arena website carefully!

'Contagion Max'

The production of the special Contagion 'Max' 10th anniversary edition
has started!

The release will consist of the two disc version of Contagion, with
the EP-tracks inserted in the correct places in the concept, in a
special digipack with full artwork and 28 page booklet including all
the lyrics. The price for this special package is £20 plus postage.

To pre-order go to: http://www.verglas.com/index.php

Gigs in 2014

Arena will be playing at the Echoes Progressive Rock Festival in
Lisbon (Aula Magna), Portugal, the 12th of April 2014. Get your
tickets at: http://ticketline.sapo.pt/evento/7556

More gigs will be announced soon!

Pendragon
New album and gigs

The new album is almost ready! While we are waiting, we can delight in
the news that a tour is being planned for autumn 2014. Details will be
announced soon. For now we are giving you one date: on October 11,
2014 the band will play at the Boerderij, Zoetermeer, NL. For tickets
go to:

http://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/124469?brand=nl_boerderij&camefrom=boerderij

The Masquerade Overture on vinyl

'The Masquerade Overture' is now available on vinyl. Seventeen years
after its initial release on CD, 'The Masquerade Overture' album is
now available as a double album in 180gm heavy weight vinyl. It's a
treat for any Pendragon fan :-)

Order at: http://www.pendragon.mu/the-masquerade-overture-now-on-vinyl/

Clive related websites:

Clive Nolan Official: http://www.clivenolan.net/

Alchemy: http://www.alchemythemusical.com/

Alchemy FB: https://www.facebook.com/alchemybyclivenolan

The Caamora Theatre Company group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/189645847750859/

Arena: http://www.arenaband.co.uk/

Pendragon: http://www.pendragon.mu/

The Lost Tribe Emporium (online shop): http://shop.alchemythemusical.com/

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JAMES LABRIE - To release "I Will Not Break" Digital-EP in January; Launch title-track!

Following up on the success of his latest studio album, "Impermanent Resonance", Dream Theater's James LaBrie is set to release a new Digital EP entitled "I Will Not Break" on January 14th, 2014 in North America via InsideOutMusic.

The "I Will Not Break" EP will include 9 (!) tracks and a total playing time of 38 minutes for a special low-price with the following tracklisting:

JAMES LABRIE - "I Will Not Break" Digital EP (38:03)
1. I Will Not Break (3:52)
2. Unraveling (3:31)
3. Why (3:45)
4. Coming Home (Alternate Mix) (4:23)
5. Jekyll Or Hyde (Demo) (3:48)
6. Just Watch Me (Demo) (4:17)
7. I Tried (Jason Miller Re-mix) (5:13)
8. Over The Edge (Mutrix Re-mix) (4:33)
9. Euphoric (NeonGenesis Re-mix) (4:41)

While the opening title track is the album version taken from the "Impermanent Resonance" release, the songs 2 and 3 were previously only released physically as Digipak bonus tracks. Song 4 is an alternate mix version and songs 5 as well as 6 are special demo versions, all previously only released physically as bonustracks on the Digipak and the Japanese edition for the "Static Impulse" album in 2010. Songs 7, 8 and 9 are special dub step / electronica re-mixes of "Static Impulse" songs, previously unreleased (Song 7 was only available physically in Japan before). The re-mixes were done by US-based DJ's Jason Miller, Mutrix and NeonGenesis. The cover artwork for the EP was once again designed by Gustavo Sazes / abstrata.net (Arch Enemy, Kamelot, etc.).
 
You can pre-order the "I Will Not Break" Digital EP here:
http://smarturl.it/jlb_iwillbreak

Check out the EP's title-track "I Will Not Break" in a static video via the IOM YouTube channel here: http://youtu.be/Nj8aAo3O06E

James LaBrie checked in to comment about the upcoming EP release as follows:

"Hey Everyone! Matt, Marco, Peter, Ray and yours truly are very pleased to release this digital EP. It will show some of the songs with alternate mixes as well as letting you hear Matt's exceptional voice with some of the songs in their demo versions. We also had 3 of the songs mixed in dub step stylings to give them a somewhat interesting flavour and twist. Hope you all enjoy this release, I personally think it is very cool. All the best in the New Year and see you out there...."

Most recently, the James LaBrie track "Lost In The Fire" was used by the Swedish sound library company Toontrack Music to promote the launch of one of their new products. Check out the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPlAcqmqY3Y

James LaBrie's latest studio album "Impermanent Resonance" was, just like the previous "Static Impulse" album from 2010, mixed and mastered at Sweden's Fascination Street recording studios (Kreator, Opeth, Paradise Lost, etc.) with Jens Bogren and this time also Tony Lindgren. Upon release, "Impermanent Resonance" managed to enter the the Billboard Heatseeker Charts at #5 and #156 on the Billboard 200 Charts!  In Europe the album saw succes on the sales charts in Germany at position # 48 and The Netherlands at position # 67 as well as UK's Rock Album Chart at position # 22.

All available European physical formats of "Impermanent Resonance" can be purchased here:
http://www.insideoutshop.de/Search?q=impermanent

James LaBrie - "Impermanent Resonance" online action:
"Agony" static video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOHNPdh1Pw
"Agony" free download: http://www.insideoutmusic.com/specials/agony
"Back On The Ground" lyric-video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ralb05GOLjA
"I Got You" static video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqwl8nmPeHI
"Agony" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HglHt_IWO2o
"Letting Go" guitar play-through by Marco Sfogli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnA02SSLS30
"Agony" drum recordings by Peter Wildoer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EILGw46EYzA
Diverse album songs by drummer Peter Wildoer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK4lb_MPNRA

"Impermanent Resonance" Line-Up:
James LaBrie - Lead Vocals
Matt Guillory - Keyboards, Background Vocals
Marco Sfogli - Guitars
Ray Riendeau - Bass
Peter Wildoer - Drums, Screams

Selected James LaBrie Solo Discography:
Keep It To Yourself (MullMuzzler) - 1999
MullMuzzler 2 (MullMuzzler) - 2001
Elements Of Persuasion - 2005
Static Impulse - 2010
Impermanent Resonance - 2013

James LaBrie online:
www.jameslabrie.com
www.facebook.com/officialjameslabrie
www.myspace.com/officialjameslabrie
 
INSIDEOUTMUSIC ONLINE:
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.insideoutshop.de
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Mistheria Vivaldi Metal Project - official press release

Mistheria and Alberto Rigoni announce "Vivaldi ALL-STARS Metal Project"

Keyboardist Mistheria (solo artist, Bruce Dickinson, Rob Rock, Roy Z, etc.) and bassist Alberto Rigoni (solo artist, TwinSpirits) are proud to announce that a new project is coming to light: VIVALDI METAL PROJECT, an ALL-METAL-STARS amazing project that will blow you away!

The classic legendary masterpiece "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi will be rearranged in a Metal version and will be performed by top class musicians from all the world. Just to name a few... Mark Boals(Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire), John Macaluso (Ark, TNT, James LaBrie), Mike Lepond (Symphony X). More to be announced soon!

Recordings will happen in 2014 and more news will be revealed soon! Info and updates on www.vivaldimetalproject.com

Concept, arrangements, production by Mistheria (www.mistheria.com). Co-produced by Alberto Rigoni (www.albertorigoni.net).

Artwork by Henry Ringbert. Communications representativeGuglielmo Malusardi.

Social networks:

www.facebook.com/VivaldiMetalProject

www.twitter.com/VivaldiMetal

www.soundcloud.com/VivaldiMetalProject

www.youtube.com/VivaldiMetalProject

Here a short trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKLKc92Cha4

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Steve Overland is back! a legend in his own lifetime.

Steve Overland is back! a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first major recording was with the band "Wildlife" in 1980. After the demise of "Wildlife" Steve went on to form the cult British melodic rock band "FM", a band that released many great albums throughout the eighties and nineties and more recently in 2013. Their popularity has always been at the forefront of British Hard Rock.

Steve originally teamed up with Escape Music to provide lead vocals for the Boston Tribute album (ESM 081), singing 'Amanda', one of the album highlights. Steve also teamed up with Steve Morris of "Heartland" fame to record the much acclaimed "Shadowman" albums "Land of the Living" (ESM 099) "Different Angles" (ESM127) "Ghost in the Mirror" (ESM179) Watching Over you (ESM224).

Steve has also fronted two releases by "The Ladder", which is a dream come true for all fans of FM as the band is an extension of the great FM themselves. "Future Miracles" (ESM109) was welcome by fans old and new and it was hailed by many as the best album of 2004. More recently "Sacred" (ESM149) is an album that hones the identity of "The Ladder".… For more information please login:

To download the full promotional package with your personal login details follow this link:
http://www.connecting-music.eu/escape-music/epic

More releases from the label:
http://www.connecting-music.eu/escape-music

In case you are not yet registered fill out the registration form at:
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RPWL "Wanted": New Album and Tour 2014

As you might know, we are going to start this year with the new RPWL abum called "Wanted". Release is 14th of March 2014, US-release 18th of March 2014 (via E1).

'Germany's outstanding art rock act was recently confronted with a rather difficult question: how do you follow up a both epic as well as celebrated album as was the Nietzsche-themed Beyond Man and Time? Here's the answer: you tackle the really, really huge topic on your new record Wanted – the ultimate liberation of the spirit.'

For April is the first part of the European-tour confirmed. UK, Spain, etc. is scheduled for autumn 2014:

04.04.2014 NL - Zoetermeer (Boerderij)

05.04.2014 D - Oberhausen (Zentrum Altenberg)

06.04.2014 B - Verviers (Spirit of 66)

07.04.2014 D - Bremen (Meisenfrei)

09.04.2014 D - Hamburg (Logo)

10.04.2014 D - Berlin (Maschinenhaus)

11.04.2014 D - Soest (Schlachthof)

12.04.2014 D - Hannover-Isernhagen (Blues-Garage)

13.04.2014 NL - Leeuwarden (Romein)

15.04.2014 D - Stuttgart (Kellerclub)

16.04.2014 A - Landeck (Altes Kino)

17.04.2014 CH - Pratteln (Z7)

18.04.2014 F - Nancy (Chez Paulette)

19.04.2014 D - Aschaffenburg (Colos-Saal)

20.04.2014 D - Reichenbach (Bergkeller)

21.04.2014 D - Freising (Lindenkeller)

23.04.2014 A-Wien (tba.)

24.04.2014 PL -Piekary Salskie (Andaluzja)

25.04.2014 PL - Warsaw (Progresja)

26.04.2014 PL - Poznan (tba)

27.04.2014 PL - Bydgoszcz (Klub Kuznia)

More info:

http://gaom.de/index.php/en/rpwlwanted

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Chemia - another track available to stream // download link for radio DJs

Chemia, one of the most interesting rock bands from Poland reveal another song from their successful new album "The One Inside". Track "Stalker" is available on the band's official YouTube channel at THIS location.

 

Album „The One Inside" released internationally in October 2013 gets enthusiastic reviews around the world:

 

Austria – Darkscene.at (album of the week)

 

Belgium - musicinbelgium.net (4/5)

 

Germany - time-for-metal.eu (8,5/10)

 

Holland – Aardschok Magazine (80/100)

 

Hungary - femforgacs.hu (8/10)

 

UK - getreadytorock.me.uk (5/5)
"For a long time a bastion of emerging prog, Poland now offers up one of the most engaging and energising rock albums of 2013."

 

USA – 69facesofrock.com
"With each listen, this album gets more and more melodic. There is definitely more than meets the eye once you start investigating. There is definitely a lot of hope attached to what Chemia is trying to accomplish. Will they be Poland's first mainstream export? Time will only tell. Meanwhile, enjoy 'The One Inside'. It's a solid effort from a very ambitious band."

 

 

They are the Polish band that stole the heart of Ralph James, one of the bosses of The Agency Group, the biggest concert agency in the world. They are the band best known to the German fans of the football club Borussia Dortmund. They are the favorite band of the very popular Canadian side-man, Marc LaFrance (Alice Cooper, The Cult, David Lee Roth and many others). And finally, they are the band that was invited twice to the famous Warehouse Studio where such bands as Metallica, Nirvana, AC/DC, R.E.M and Biffy Clyro recorded their albums. The band was formed by the guitarist Wojtek Balczun in 2010 in Warsaw and their current line-up also includes: Maciej Mąka (guitar), Krzysztof Jaworski (bass guitar), Adam Kram (drums), Rafał Stępień (keyboards) and Łukasz Drapała (vocals). The band performed together with such big artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses! In Autumn 2012, Chemia left for the Canadian Warehouse Studio to record their third studio album "The One Inside". During the whole recording process they were supported by Marc LaFrance and the album was mixed by Eric Mosher (Chickenfoot, Joe Satriani). 

"The One Inside" features 13 rock tracks inspired by classic rock ranging from the Beatles to Led Zeppelin and by the best post grunge tunes!

 

Chemia – official websites:
http://www.chemiasound.com
https://www.facebook.com/chemiasound

 

Metal Mind Productions

www.metalmind.com.pl
www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions

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The Crimson ProjeKCt reveal 'Frame By Frame' taken from forthcoming 'Live in Tokyo' release

The Crimson ProjeKCt, the King Crimson offshoot featuring 3 current members of that historic band,recently announced the release of 'Live in Tokyo' through InsideOutMusic on March 18, 2014. Now the band is pleased to reveal the first track to be taken from the album, a performance of the classic 'Frame By Frame' which can be heard exclusively here:  

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Featuring the talents of Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter, Julie Slick and Tobias Ralph; The Crimson ProjeKCt primarily focus on repertoire from the early 1980s through to the mid-90s. The band has a "double trio" line-up, as made popular by Crimson between 1994 - 1997. The full track-listing for the CD & Digital release can be found below:

1.    B'Boom
2.    THRAK
3.    Frame By Frame
4.    Dinosaur
5.    Industry
6.    Elephant Talk
7.    VROOOM VROOOM
8.    Sleepless
9.    Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part II
10.  Indiscipline
11.  Red
12.  Thela Hun Ginjeet

As mentioned previously, The Crimson ProjeKCt will head out on tour in 2014, with the Australian and New Zealand dates recently rescheduled. Those dates are as follows:

The Crimson ProjeKCt Tour 2014
5th March - Heichal Tarbut, Tel-Aviv - Israel
6th March - Bingo Club, Kiev - Ukraine
7th March - Usine A Gaz, Nyon - Switzerland
8th March - Amager Bio, Copenhagen - Denmark
9th March - Cosmopolite, Oslo - Norway
11th March - Ziquodrome, Compiegne - France
12th March - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London - UK
13th March - Trabendo, Paris - France
14th March - De Boerderij, Zoetermeer - Netherlands
16th March - Arena Club, Moscow - Russia
17th March - Palace of Culture Lensoveta, St. Petersburg - Russia
19th March - Palladium Club, Warsaw - Poland
20th March - Klub Studio, Krakow - Poland
21st March - Neuberin Halle, Reichenbach - Germany
22nd March - Konzerthause, Karlsruhe - Germany
23rd March - Frankfurter Hof, Mainz - Germany
25th March - Grughalle, Essen - Germany
26th March - Z7, Basel - Switzerland
27th March - Archa Theatre, Prague - Czech Republic
29th March - Auditorium Supercinema, Chieti - Italy
30th March - Auditorium Manzoni, Bologna - Italy
31st March - Auditorium Verdi, Milan - Italy
1st April - Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome - Italy
2nd April - Viper Theatre, Firenze - Italy
24th June - Auckland - the Studio - New Zealnd
26th June - Melbourne - The Hi-Fi - Australia
27th June - Sydney - The Hi-Fi - Australia
28th June - Brisbane - The Hi-Fi - Australia
2nd July - Fremantle - Fly By Night - Australia
 

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Bigelf announce release of new studio album 'Into The Maelstrom' for March 2014

It's been a long time coming, but Bigelf are at long last pleased to announce that they will release their brand new fourth studio album entitled 'Into The Maelstrom' on the 4th of March 2014 throughout North America. Frontman and mastermind Damon Fox had this to say:

"I think ITM is the best Bigelf record yet and I believe it is a real game changer for the band. It's gonna put us over the top! Psychedelic cinematic landscapes and melodic prog-doom set the stage for the new album, I cannot wait for fans (old and new) to experience all of its apocalyptic color."

'Into The Maelstrom' marks the recording debut of Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, The Winery Dogs) with Bigelf, whose Progressive Nation At Sea Cruise the band will perform on from the 18th - 22nd February 2014, playing alongside bands such as Transatlantic, Devin Townsend Project, Riverside & Adrian Belew Power Trio. Tickets are available now from www.progressivenationatsea.com

Look out for more information in the coming weeks!

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HEART release "Fanatic Live" Deluxe Edition, DVD & Blu-ray

Frontiers Records are set to release Heart's concert "FANATIC LIVE FROM CAESARS COLOSSEUM" on CD+DVD Deluxe Edition, DVD and Blu-ray in the UK on Monday 24th February 2014.

The history behind this recording began in 2012, which was a year of major achievements for Heart. In addition to Ann and Nancy's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and news that they had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the year was filed with musical accomplishments.   Watch the EPK with Ann Wilson on YouTube HERE.

Wilson combed their archives for a definitive four CD box set release in the early part of the year, and in the fall of 2012, released their "Fanatic" album to strong critical and fan acclaim.  To support the release of "Fanatic," the band embarked upon a major North American headline tour, which ended with a magnificent performance at CaesarsColosseum in Windsor, Ontario, which was filmed by AXS-TV. Heart will be performing shows in North America in February, March and April, 2014 as a continuation of the "Fanatic" tour.

Heart's long been associated with Canada having broken out in Vancouver in 1976 with the release of Dreamboat Annie. Their return to Canada for the Fanatic tour was greeted with the kind of enthusiasm Canadians save for their own.  Ben Mink, who produced the Fanatic CD and is another great Canadian musician, joined Heart on stage at Windsor, playing fiddle and leading a string ensemble.

In addition to songs from the "Fanatic" album which were performed for the first time for the television viewing audience, "Fanatic Live From Caesars Colosseum" also showcases many of Heart's classic hits including Barracuda,Crazy on You, These Dreams, Alone, What About Love, and many more.  A digital download is available via iTunes and includes an instant download of a new rendition of the Heart classic Dog And Butterfly.

Over the group's four-decade history, Heart had different line-ups, with the constant centre of the group since 1974 being sisters lead singer Ann Wilson and guitarist Nancy Wilson. Heart has sold over 30 million records worldwide, including over 22 million in album sales in America. The group was ranked number 57 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". With Top 10 albums on the Billboard Album Chart in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2010s, Heart is among the most commercially enduring bands in rock.

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Progression By Failure needs help!

Hello everyone,

Le crowdfunding project of the new album of Progression By Failure moves slowly. Feel free to come and support the project here. And remember, if the project does not reach the amount requested, each donor will recover the sums advanced.

So do not hesitate to support the project. Every donation is welcome!

Thank you in advance for your support.

 

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Cochise reveal the cover artwork and tracklist of their new album

As recently announced Metal Mind Productions will release a brand new album by a Polish rock/grunge band Cochise. Their third studio album entitled “118” proves that they can remain true to the rock tradition and still enrich their sound with fresh and original ideas. The new album is schedule for release on February, 24th 2014 in Europe and March, 11th 2014 in the USA (via MVD) and today the band reveal its tracklist and cover artwork.

 

Cochise – 118

Tracklist:

 

1. Sweet love generation
2. Destroy the angels
3. White garden
4. Beautiful
5. Bleed
6. Inside of me
7. Dead love
8. Part of me
9. Cold river
10. Before you sleep (for Jeremy)
11. Dog in blood
12. Help
13. Little witch

 

The band was formed in 2004 in Białystok, Poland. The current line-up includes: Paweł Małaszyński on vocals (he is also a very successful movie actor in Poland), Wojtek Napora on the guitar, Radek Jasiński on the bass guitar and Czarek Mielko on the drums. So far, they have released a demo “9” plus two full-length releases - „Still Alive” in 2010 and „Back to Beginning” in 2012. On their studio albums, Cochise perfectly blend energetic songs enriched with heavy, almost metal sounds with more delicate, atmospheric ones. And that’s exactly what you can expect from their forthcoming release “118”. 
 
„Coincidentally, the new album marks the band's tenth anniversary” – Radek Jasiński, the band’s bassist, comments. “It will be our third release and, on the one hand, it will show how far we have gone since our very beginning and, on the other, it will prove that, despite the changing music trends, it’s still us - the same musicians who still love to play rock music”.

 

Paweł Małaszyński, the vocalist, reveals the meaning of the album’s title: „Due to my work as an actor, I spent the last two years of my life travelling. Different cities, different hotels, where I can also work on new music. For some reason, the hotel rooms I stayed in were al-ways number 118. For me, the room 118 means the exchange of energy. It’s really important who you're sharing it with. It’s a claustrophobic, intimate place, filled with emotional waste - which you could compare to a peeling wallpaper - that has seen everything our minds cannot understand. It’s a room where we sleep with our eyes wide open, hidden in the corners behind spider webs of doubts. It’s a rare type of insanity… still cherished and still wanted… buried behind the door to the room 118”.
  
Cochise – line-up:
Paweł Małaszyński - vocals
Wojtek Napora – guitar
Radek Jasiński - bass guitar
Czarek Mielko - drums
 
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www.cochise.pl

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Progressive Nation At Sea 2014 launch exclusive stream of Transatlantic's cover of Yes classic!

Progressive Nation At Sea cruise, presented by Sixthman, Del Fuvio Brothers and InsideOutMusic, running from the 18th -22nd February 2014. As previously announced, progressive-rock super-group Transatlantic will take to the stage at this special event, for a grand finale encore alongside the legendary Jon Anderson, where they will play a selection of classic Yes material. In celebration of this, PN14 are extremely pleased to reveal an exclusive stream of Transatlantic's cover of 'And You And I' taken from the second disc of the bands forthcoming album 'Kaleidoscope' due out next year. You can check that out here: www.progressivenationatsea.com/premier

 

PN14 mastermind and member of Transatlantic, Mike Portnoy, had this to say: 

'One of the highlights of Progressive Nation At Sea 2014 is certainly going to be the finale of Transatlantic and Jon Anderson joining forces for a set of Yes classics.

To give a little taste of what it may sound like, here is an exclusive sneak preview of one of the bonus tracks from Transatlantic's upcoming Kaleidoscope CD: a cover of the all-time great Prog classic Yes' And You And I.

Book your cabins now to reserve your spot on board PN14 to be part of the Prog Event Of The Millennium!'

The four-night festival at sea will depart Miami, FL on February 18th, 2014. After spending a day at sea, Norwegian Pearl will head to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas for a day of fun on a private island and then depart for Freeport, Bahamas, the following day. Guests will arrive back in Miami on February 22nd. Progressive Nation at Sea is an infusion of music and technique that'll heighten your senses in a way no other vacation ever could! 

 

The full line-up for the cruise boasts the musical genius of Transatlantic, PSMS, Jon Anderson, Adrian Belew Trio, Devin Townsend Project, Kings X, Spock's Beard, The Flower Kings, Pain of Salvation, Anathema, Riverside, Periphery, Animals As Leaders, The Safety Fire, Tony Harnell & Bumble-foot, Bigelf, Beardfish, The Dear Hunter, Haken, Jolly, Anneke van Giersbergen, Mark Mikel and Next To None.  

Progressive Nation at Sea begins at $700 per person plus taxes and fees. Prices include entertainment, meals, and access to Norwegian Pearl's outstanding amenities, including outdoor pool, hot tubs, rock climbing wall, and fitness center. Fans can read more and book their cabin atwww.progressivenationatsea.com

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Kruk - re-issue of the band's debut album out in February //Merry XMAS :-)

Metal Mind Productions is happy to announce the re-release of the debut album by the best Polish hard rock band – Kruk. The album entitled "Before He'll Kill You" was first released in 2009 and now will be available again in a new digipak edition enriched with three bonus tracks recorded live in 2011. The release date is scheduled for February, 24th 2014 in Europe and March, 11th 2014 in USA (via MVD).

 

Kruk - Before He'll Kill You (re-release + bonus tracks)

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. no.: MMP CD 0734 DG
Barcode: 5907785038417
Format: CD DG
Genre: Hard Rock
Release date: 24.02.2014 Europe / 11.03.2014 USA

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Lady Chameleon
2. Be a Dream
3. The Guillotine
4. Reality (It's A Foolish Cry)
5. The Escape
6. Dream Just A Dream
7. Paranormal Power Lasts
8. Out Of The Body
9. Before He'll Kill You

 

Bonus tracks:
10. Be A Dream (live)
11. Rzeczywistość (live)
12. Knocking At Your Back Door (Deep Purple cover) (live)

The band was formed in 2001 by Piotr Brzychcy and Krzysztof Walczyk. The band members were heavily inspired by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Uriah Heep and it was these influences that shaped Kruk's music, placing it within a classic rock framework. In 2006 Kruk recorded the album "Memories" with Grzegorz Kupczyk (Ceti's & ex-Turbo's vocalist). The album was a tribute to the aforementioned bands. In the next years, Kruk followed their own path and managed to forge their own sound. Their proper debut album entitled "Before He'll Kill You", released in 2009, was well received both by media and by music fans. The year 2011 marked the release of their second studio album. Doogie White (ex.Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tank)  made guest appearance on "It Will Not Come Back". The album was enthusiastically reviewed both in Poland and overseas. Kruk supported such legends of rock as Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Graham Bonnet, ex-singer from Rainbow, and Michael Schenker Group. In 2012 Kruk released their latest album "Be3". Piotr Brzychcy commented on the title of the new album: "'Be3' is a reflection of what is happening in our music and in ourselves. We are here now, we write music, we play it, we're releasing another album, we love doing it and, most importantly, we are free to do so. It's a kind of a manifesto which says – we do not want to change that state."

In 2014 the band plan to work on their new studio album.

 

Official website: http://www.kruk.art.pl/
 

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Sander Gommans talks about participation on the new Amazon album

Founding member of After Forever, Gommans signs the production of the
album alongside Amanda Somerville

RISE!. This will be the title of the new album by the Brazilian
symphonic metal band AMAZON.

The album was recorded at The Rock Station studios in Reuver, Holland,
and brings two very respected producers: Sander Gommans, founding
member of After Forever, and Amanda Somerville, famous vocalist with
participations in bands likeAvantasia, Aina, Epica, Edguy and Kamelot.

In final stages of mixing, the album highlights the talents of the duo
Somerville and Gommans not just in terms of production, but also in
compositions, since both co-wrote some songs for RISE! together with
the Amazon musicians.

According to Sander Gommans, his involvement on the new Amazon album
only occured because there was a big artistical connection
"
The band registered some scenes of the recordings at The Rock Station.
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUJ_uXshJlA

RISE! will be released in the first semester of 2014. At the moment
the band is analysing some proposals from record labels.

ABOUT AMAZON:

AMAZON was a well know name in Brazil in the begining of the year
2000. Its first album, Victoria Regia, was released by Hellion Records
in 2005 and soon the band was on the pages of the main specialized
magazines from that time. They also did shows together with Nightwish
and Epica and it didn't take much time until the band was considered
the biggest reference in the symphonic metal segment in Brazil.

Currently formed by Sabrina Todt (vocal and flute), Renato Angelo
(guitar and keyboards), Andre Pedral (bass) and Marcos Frassão
(drums), AMAZON also released in 2004 the DVD Ao Vivo Em São Paulo
(Via Funchal) and in 2010 the second studio album, Nature's Last Ride.

Recently, the group participated of the Brazilian TV show "Invasao
Rocker" where they played live two unreleased songs to appear on
RISE!, "Ball Of Vanities" and "Three Lives". Check it out:
http://youtu.be/T1EXD1W0-JM?t=8m39s

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Devachan is honored by the city of Boituva in Brazil

Requested by the city councilman Ronaldo Barbosa da Silva, the
musicians received a "Motion Of Applause" by the "great work in favor
of music"

Stress, Dorsal Atlantica, Centurias, Harppia, Virus. These are some of
the first heavy metal bands from Brazil. For over 30 years they
started a tradition that until today is followed by hundreds of other
new bands. However, an important characteristic of the brazilian heavy
metal was set aside over the years: the lyrics in Portuguese.

From a small city in the countryside of Sao Paulo state, appears
Devachan, a new brazilian heavy metal band that has the goal to
retrieve this practice of singing in good and loud Portuguese.
The band was formed in 2010 and currently counts with the musicians
Gabriel Dias (vocal), Leandro Dias (guitar), Daniel Dias (bass), Bruno
Caresia (drums) and Michael Santos (keyboards). The band's first
recording is the newly launched Demo-EP Andarilho that brings five
tracks (including an intro), all in Portuguese: "Mente em Sonhos",
"Mudança de Tempo", "Liberdade", "Andarilho" and "Poetas".

The repercussion of the Demo-EP in the countryside of Sao Paulo was
phenomenal. With a little time on the road the musicians were already
playing big concerts, like the band's gig at Planeta Rock Festival
2013 in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, when they played for more
than 12 thousand people.

In a praiseworthy act of recognition for the Devachan achievements,
the city of Boituva, in Sao Paulo state, under request by the city
councilman Ronaldo Barbosa da Silva, decided to honor the band through
a "Motion Of Applause". The official document was issued by the city
council on the last November 22th and highlighted the band for the
"great work in favor of music".

"This kind of initiative estimulates and renews energies of a
musician", says Daniel Dias. "The band is on a surprising growing
phase and for 2014 we reserved so many surprises, and the satisfaction
to see the final results we owe to initiatives like that from the city
councilman Ronaldo Barbosa da Silva of Boituva, Brazil".

Excited with the results, Devachan musicians are already working on
the pre-production of what will become the band's first full lenght
album. The debut will be released in 2014.

To listen the Andarilho Demo-EP entirely, go to
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Kappa Crucis: listen one more song from the new album "Rocks"

Arrives in stores in January the long waited new album of the
Brazilian heavy rock band Kappa Crucis. Titled "Rocks", this will be
the second effort of the group formed by F. Doria (drums, backing
vocal), G. Fischer (vocal, guitar), R. Tramontin (bass) e A.
Stefanovitch (keyboards).

"Rocks" was recorded and mixed at Ger Som Studios in the city of
Itapeva, Sao Paulo state, and mastered at the studios Vertex C in
Montreal, Canada, by the producer Jera Cravo (Madame Saatan,
Headhunter D.C.). The album will bring the tracks "What Comes Down",
"Mecathronic", "School Of Life", "Invisible Man", "Strange Soul",
"Flags And Lies", "Nobody Knows", "Between Night And Day", "When The
Legs Are Wheels" and "The Braves And The Fools".

After the release of the digital single "Strange Soul", Kappa Crucis
now launched on Soundcloud the song "Invisible Man".
To listen, go to:
ABOUT KAPPA CRUCIS

Formed back in early nineties in the city of Apiai, among the southern
mountains of Sao Paulo state, KAPPA CRUCIS combines elements from hard
rock, progressive rock, southern rock, heavy metal and turned a "cult"
name in the Brazilian underground scene.

Before its debut album, KAPPA CRUCIS got famous for its excellent
demos. Works such as "Algol - The Demon Star" (1997), "Ignition"
(2002) and "Steel Egg" (2004) conquered the journalists. The main
music critics in Brazil has always been full of praise to KAPPA
CRUCIS. "One of the best bands I've heard in recent months," said
Eduardo de Souza Bonadia in review about the demo "Steel Egg". "The
quartet conveys an authenticity and, above all, an enviable rapport,"
published Antonio Carlos Monteiro in February 2000.

KAPPA CRUCIS first official album came to be completed in a time when
the band was already well known to the press and public, had several
years of road, five demo works and several concerts and festival
appearances.
Released in August 2009, "Jewel Box" gathered compositions of the
band's entire career plus unreleased songs. The album was mastered at
Novalis Studios in Fort Myers, Florida, United States.

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French-Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Marcelo Paganini To Release Two Behind The Scenes Videos Featuring Jazz Legends Deodato and Gary Husband In Support Of Forthcoming CD

"Impossible things I do right away, miracles take a bit longer" (lyrics from the song "For Real" by Marcelo Paganini)

Paris, France - It took 35 years to finally make the album French-Brazilian guitar virtuoso Marcelo Paganini dreamed about in 1979, when he wrote the song "Lost Secrets". The album '2012 Space Traffic Jam', which will be released on January 25, 2014, was written in the stars and had to happen, no matter how impossible it seemed to be. To make the impossible possible is Marcelo Paganini's full time job. He was called a crazy man, a fool, a dreamer... but the album now is a reality. Recorded Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 at Phil Bagenal's Eastcote Studios in London by George Murphy, this is a big international production most indie labels only dream about. "Your band is just as good as your drummer". Gary Husband plays drums on the entire album. Eumir Deodato plays keys on three songs. Marc Madore plays bass on nine songs. And two ex-YES members (now in CIRCA:) Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood play on the song "Somewhere Somehow", which is featured on the covermount CD included in the latest issue if UK's PROG Magazine available on January 8, 2014. "The song is in 7/4 and my picture is on page 7, reality is magical if you know how to look at it". Marcelo is a happy man Mode: ON.

"I fly to the future closed inside my studio" (lyrics from the song "Somewhere Somehow" by Marcelo Paganini)

The album version of "Somewhere Somehow" is actually more than two minutes longer than the version released on the PROG magazine covermount CD and features a brilliant drum solo by Gary Husband and a burning Hammond solo by Tony Kaye. Says Marcelo, "If my band on the song 'Somewhere Somehow' is not a supergroup I don't know what is. In my book any band with Deodato and Husband is a supergroup too, by the way. The song is a big 'I love you' to English prog rock that completely changed my musical vision forever. In my hometown of Belo Horizonte we have a strong prog rock tradition since the 70's, heavily influenced by ELP, Gentle Giant, Genesis, King Crimson and of course YES... But we also have an even older tradition in dense harmony and counterpoint going back to the 18th century. Some of the best jazz musicians in Brazil live there, Milton Nascimento and the Corner's Club (Clube da Esquina) put the town on the musical map. And of course Belo Horizonte is also the place where Sepultura came from, some call it the metal capital of the world. And I was lucky enough to have assimilated and linked all these influences together in my own music".

The lyrics are also very important... "If your heart were bigger my ego would be smaller", "Can't autograph your mp3", "There is only now and we are here forever", "Act as if you had a brain" and so forth... The lyrics will surely resonate in your head for a while. "This record changed my life forever, maybe it will change yours too...", says Marcelo with a laugh. And about the album title, it started as a joke: "Eumir Deodato was number 2 in the USA in 1972/73 with his historical Grammy awarded jazz funk version of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)', an arrangement of the theme from '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Forty years later there were so many UFOs coming our way at the same time that the infamous 2012 Space Traffic Jam happened on the other side of the galaxy and we saw nothing here...so far. Now it is coming to earth on January 25th".

Gary Husband has invited Marcelo to record one song on his next album 'Dirty & Beautiful' volume 3.

The two videos being released today are trailers from a forthcoming Marcelo Paganini documentary about the 'making of' the album. On the first video drum legend Gary Husband recorded a groove so deep it became hot to the point of making the fire detectors scream!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg43ENjQW9U&feature=youtu.be

Let's take a London cab with Eumir Deodato (legendary Brazilian jazz producer, arranger and keyboardist with 16 platinum albums, 25 million records sold in the USA alone, who has recorded with Frank Sinatra to Bjork and everyone in between, as well as having a successful solo career) going to Eastcote Studios to record three songs on the album. He remembers some of the great guitar players he worked with, and reveals how he used to call Sinatra back in the day...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdUqx6cMGqo&feature=youtu.be

Marcelo Paganini first started performing back in 1975, and has worked with the likes of renowned guitarist Tiberio Nascimento in New York City, as well as legendary Belo Horizonte ensemble Tribo de Solos. In 1985 Marcelo made a guest appearance on the album 'Four French Forms' released on Luc Mariani's Delphes Records in France, which has become a cult classic amongst progressive rock fans. His one-man Midi band show 'Marcelo Paganini is the Band' was one of the first Brazilian live electronic acts back in 1986 and had influenced countless musicians and bands. He has his own studio in the countryside close to Le Mans in Normandy and leads the only Brazilian funk/rock band in France that has played at some of the best clubs in Paris: New Morning, Divan du Monde, Cithéa, La Java, Flèche d'Or. Over the past 30 years Marcelo has written over 300 songs, and in 2004 he composed his first symphony titled 'Belo Horizonte'. From 2003 to the present Marcelo has been active in film making and has received the Oddball TV 69 Hours Film Challenge at the Portobello Film Festival in London in September 2011.

For more information: http://marcelopaganini.zimbalam.com/

To preview Marcelo Paganini's forthcoming album '2012 Space Traffic Jam' on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HJIRB6C/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp

Buy Marcelo Paganini '2012 Space Traffic Jam' CD on Amazon, CD Baby, iTunes and other stores on January 25th!
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Start The Year Off With BANG! US 70's Proto-Metal Power Trio BANG Return!

Often called America's answer to Black Sabbath, one of the most unsung bands in the history of US hard rock music, BANG, is back! With the heaviness of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, coupled with the groove of Grand Funk Railroad, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records in the early 1970s before disappearing into obscurity for a number of years. Says original drummer and founding member Tony Diorio, "Basically we're back to finish what was started a long time ago and cut short by forces out of our control."

The 1971 self-titled debut album 'BANG' is considered an important forerunner to the early Doom Metal genre. Undoubtedly one of America's heaviest 'proto-metal' bands from the period, BANG also had a strong sense of melodic power. The band's versatility and songwriting skills are second to none. Highly regarded as a cult act by many for years, it's now time for this truly amazing rock band to be enjoyed by a new audience worldwide!

Back in the spring of 1972, BANG was shaping up to be the proverbial 'next big thing'. Signed a few months earlier to Capitol Records, the band's first single "Questions" was taking off in the Billboard Hot 100. With the enthusiastic support of their record label, the trio's self-titled debut album was also climbing in the charts. The group's management had them opening shows for just about every major band of the era. Moreover, BANG had recently opened for their all time favorite band Black Sabbath, and by common consensus of opinion, stole the show! With two band members, guitarist Frank Gilcken and lead singer/bassist Frank Ferrara, still in their teens, and drummer/lyricist Tony Diorio, BANG seemed to be unstoppable!

Somehow, though, it didn't quite work out. Even as "Questions" was charting, a corporate shakeup at Capitol saw the band's supporters moving on and replaced by A&R men who had their own signings to promote. With the band's producer, Michael Sunday, also leaving the label, BANG's support system was crumbling. Their new producer engineered a change in personnel that led to drummer/lyricist Tony Diorio's departure. Meanwhile, the label insisted that BANG develop a more mainstream, pop oriented sound. Trying to keep the dream alive, they changed management companies, only to discover that they were being blacklisted, making gigs scarce. With a much more commercial approach, the group released a 3rd album, 'BANG Music' in 1973, which, although did contain some great songs and performances, failed to chart. By 1974, just a couple of years after their initial success, a tired and disillusioned BANG had lost their direction, momentum and self-belief. They went their separate ways.

Despite the relative briefness of their career, BANG left behind a powerful recorded legacy: four albums, including their unreleased 1971 concept album 'Death Of A Country', as well as a trio of non-album tracks that were recorded as singles when their deal with Capitol was about to expire. In 1996, much to everyone's surprise, BANG reunited! The band recorded and released in 1998 a new album titled 'Return To Zero', with the more metal-oriented album titled 'The Maze' (featuring new versions of old favorites "Love Sonnet" and "Bow To The King") following in 2004, proving once again that the band still had the magic that made them great back in the early 70's!

And now, much to the excitement of their fans, BANG is preparing to play live in 2014! The group is currently rehearsing for shows in the new year. Says Tony, "We will be webcasting all our shows and fans can sign up in our forum to be notified of dates." Frank Ferrara adds, "The three of us realized that BANG was still a musical force. And even though a lot of years have passed, we were writing songs as if it were yesterday. The dream is alive, and with renewed thirst and love of the music, we are resuming our quest." With drummer Matt Calvarese, and the Franks, the band will remain a three piece, sounding just like the records!

BANG is making available free ringtones! Free Frank Gilcken guitar solos for iPhones and Androids! http://www.bangmusic.com/ringtones/ Also, all BANG songs are now available for 99 cents mp3 downloads http://www.bangmusic.com/shop/mp3s/ BANG's complete recorded catalog is available as well through their website, which includes the band's latest CD releases 'Return To Zero' and 'The Maze'. To purchase BANG CD's, Vinyl and Digital Album Downloads http://www.bangmusic.com/shop/cds-and-vinyl/ Also the website contains never seen videos of BANG! http://www.bangmusic.com/videos/ as well as the BANG story – a must read and see! http://www.bangmusic.com/bangstory/

For more information: www.bangmusic.com

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