sexta-feira, outubro 17, 2014

Knight Area and the album “Hyperdrive”!

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Knight Area is a Dutch melodic (progressive) rock band, founded in 2004 by the brothers Gerben and Joop Klazinga. The group started off as a seven-headed formation. After a few lineup changes, the group now consists of five people: guitars: Mark Bogert, drums: Pieter van Hoorn, keyboards: Gerben Klazinga, Vocals and keyboards: Mark Smit, bass and bass pedals: Peter Vink (Q65, Finch, The Boxx, Ayreon, Star One).

On October 14 2014, the new Knight Area album will be released. The album is called "Hyperdrive" and will be released world wide by the American label The Laser's Edge. "Hyperdrive" is the fifth official studio album, and the first one with the new lineup. The album has been mixed by Joost van den Broek (After Forever, Ayreon, Star One among others). Special guest on guitars is Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, Bodine, Vengeance, Stream of Passion, Star One). The album artwork is by Gustavo Sazes (famous for his artwork for artists including James LaBrie, Kamelot, Manowar, Firewind en Arch Enemy).

"Hyperdrive" is the successor to the world wide acclaimed album "Nine Paths" from 2011. In 2013, the self-produced EP "Between Two Steps" was released, which introduced Knight Area's new sound. On "Hyperdrive", this sound has been taken a step further. Songs like Crimson Skies, Bubble, The Lost World and Hypnotised are examples of this powerful new sound.

The album will be available in cd and digital stores in 90 countries, and as download from channels such as iTunes.

On Friday, November 7 2014, "Hyperdrive" will be officially presented at a live event at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond (NL). Tickets for this concert, with support acts HeKz (UK) and Distorted Harmony (Israel) are already on sale. Find more info by clicking here.

This concert will be followed by a European promotion tour for "Hyperdrive" early 2015. Dates to be announced soon.

Knight Area is available for interviews. Please contact Hans Ravensbergen at:promotion@knightarea.com.

Tracklist:
Afraid of the Dark
The Lost World
Bubble
This Day
Crimson Skies
Avenue of Broken Dreams
Living in Confusion
Stepping Out
Running Away
Songs from the Past
Hypnotised

Knight Area are:
Mark Bogert: guitars;
Pieter van Hoorn: drums;
Gerben Klazinga: keyboards;
Mark Smit: vocals, keyboards;
Peter Vink: bass, bass pedals.

Knight Area on the internet:
Official website: http://www.knightarea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightarea
Twitter: https://twitter.com/knightarea
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Knightarea
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Roger Waters Guitar Legend Dave Kilminster Releases Long Awaited New Solo Album

...and THE TRUTH will set you free... OUT NOW!

London, UK - Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, is preparing to release an exciting new rock album titled '...and THE TRUTH will set you free...'! This incredible project sees Dave reunited with drummer Pete Riley and bassist Phil Williams who toured with Dave as part of the Keith Emerson Band, and also recorded with Dave on his first solo rock album 'Scarlet - The Director's Cut'.

Says Dave about his new CD, "I returned from THE WALL tour, both exhausted and exhilarated, and ready to direct all of that inspiration, passion and creativity into a new project.  A year later, I held the master for this album in my hand… knowing it's undoubtedly the best solo work I've ever done..."

For the last eight years Dave was the featured lead guitarist with ROGER WATERS, joining Roger on his last two record breaking world tours; 'THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE', and (the highest grossing tour by a solo act EVER) 'THE WALL LIVE'!

Critics agree that David Kilminster is one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge from the UK. He is a sought after collaborator, band member and solo performer. After touring and collaborating a number of years with ELP legend Keith Emerson, fans will also know Dave from his work along side luminaries John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes, Guthrie Govan and John Young, among others.

Dave has released a series of instructional DVDs for Lick Library after the success of his global satellite series 'Killer Guitar'. Dave also won the inaugural 'Guitarist of the Year' competition, run by Guitarist magazine.

Watch the promotional video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmE9ATrlckI

TRACK LIST:

1. MESSIAH
2. ADDICT
3. THIEVES
4. CIRCLES
5. SAVE ME
6. CASSIOPEIA
7. THE FALLEN
8. STARDUST

To purchase …and THE TRUTH will set you free…:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/And-The-Truth-Will-Free/dp/B00M3IVDEE
http://www.amazon.com/And-The-Truth-Will-Free/dp/B00M3IVDEE
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/...and-truth-will-set-you/id920825361

ALSO AVAILABLE:
DAVE KILMINSTER – SCARLET THE DIRECTOR'S CUT
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scarlet-The-Directors-Dave-Kilminster/dp/B009GAUD3E
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/scarlet-the-directors-cut/id578776042

MURRAY HOCKRIDGE & DAVE KILMINSTER – CLOSER TO EARTH
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Closer-Earth-Murray-Hockridge-Kilminster/dp/B00D3AAJ3M
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/closer-to-earth/id678227357

DAVE KILMINSTER – PLAYING WITH FIRE (digital only)
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/playing-fire-feat.-fraser/id872380885
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BEYOND THE DUST : Drum playthrough and VIP Offer !

BEYOND THE DUST (Math Metal) just revealed their first drum playthroughfor their upcoming album "KHEPRI".

On Monday 20, a special pre-order offer will be available during 5 days :http://store.dooweet.org/en/home/166_beyond-the-dust-khepri-special-pack.html

This offer is special because :
- Shipping costs are free
- You can buy the album for 10€ instead of 12€
- You will get the album 48h before anyone
- You will be able to download the album 48h before anyone
- You will have a special goodies package only with this offer
- Only from October, 20 to October, 25
- Only 50 available

Beyond the Dust is a progressive metal band from PARIS FRANCE. They first released an EP "NEW DAWN", a mixture of Meshuggah and Pain of Salvation that led them to play with Periphery, Sybreed, Protest The Hero, Monuments, Becoming The Archetype. After two european tours, making friends with many bands, they released a new song «REALITY DEFORMED» featuring ex-ALIASES' singer (Jay Berast). They are now signed on Dooweet Records and about to release their first full length album «KHEPRI», a 57 min concept album which could be compared to references like Dream Theater's «Metropolis Part 2 : Scenes From a Memory» mixed with Meshuggah's «Catch 33» and Periphery's albums.
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Pinnacle plays Misplaced Childhood Video

Here's the video of Pinnacle playing Marillion's Misplaced Childhood in 
its entirety at the NJProghouse Progressive Music Series last March at 
Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse in Dunellen, NJ.

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Alice Cooper Drum Legend Neal Smith Releases 'KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire' - The Last Rock Opera


Westport, CT – From Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame drummer, song writer and founding Alice Cooper band member, comes his latest killer album. Neal's most recent album, the third in his critically acclaimed solo project KillSmith series that has garnered praise from fans and critics worldwide. And now, Neal takes his ferocious brand of rock and roll to another level! This time "KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire" weaves a tapestry of musical styles to tell the "GreenFire" story along with a little help from his friends.

Is this conceptual heavy metal adventure, being dubbed the last Rock Opera, destined to become a movie! The story of a poor boy who grows up in the jungles of South America, then becomes "Diablos the Emerald King" the most ruthless, furious and powerful drug lord in the world. As a young boy Diablos discovers an ancient secret that has been hidden for thousands of years in pre-Columbian jungle ruins. The secret he discovers is an ancient sacrificial drug called "GreenFire." As GreenFire's deadly addiction spreads like wildfire around the globe, it reaches a country called "Blue Soul Land." The havoc it creates in "Blue Soul Land" and with grave consequences it unleashes the rage of a retired Special Ops Military hero who's nicknamed "KillSmith." "GreenFire Born Of Poison" is the first single off of the album.

Says Neal, "My newest album/CD "KillSmith & The GreenFire empire" is my first concept album since the glory gory days of the band "Alice Cooper." It's a story of a poor boy who grows up in the jungles of South America, then becomes "Diablos the Emerald King" the most ruthless, ferocious and powerful drug lord in the world. As a young boy Diablos discovers an ancient secret that has been hidden for thousands of years in pre-Columbian jungle ruins. The secret he discovers is an ancient sacrificial drug called "GreenFire." As GreenFire's deadly addiction spreads like wildfire around the globe, it reaches a country called "Blue Soul Land." The havoc it creates in "Blue Soul Land" unleashes the rage of a retired Special Ops Military hero nicknamed "KillSmith" with grave consequences. Is "KillSmith & The GreenFire empire," the new heavy metal concept adventure CD being dubbed the last Rock Opera, destined to become a movie?"

KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire features: Neal Smith, lead vocals, backing vocals, drums, percussion, rhythm guitar and synthesizer. Peter Catucci, bass guitar, backing vocals and lead vocals on "Noelle No Wonder." Very special guests performances by Lady Elizabeth Dellinger, backing vocals and intro lead vocals on "I Want Money." Kevin Franklin, lead guitar. Pete "Keys" Hickey, synthesizer and keyboards. The amazing Hubert Martin lead vocals on "Good Morning Blue Soul Land." Joe Meo, saxophone. Rick Tedesco, lead guitar, rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Doug Wahlberg, lead guitar.

Neal Smith and Kachina records presents "KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire"
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Tracks:

1. BLESSINGS AND CURSES
2. GOOD MORNING BLUE SOUL LAND
3. SCREAMING BLOODY MURDER
4. THE KILL$MITH ÖVERTURE
5. PALACIO de ESMERALDAS
6. GREENFIRE – BORN OF PÖISON
7. I WANT MONEY
8. PÄNDEMÖNIUM
9. I REMEMBER BLUE SOUL LAND
10. DEATH TO THE KING
11. NOELLE NO WONDER

To purchase Autographed CD's:
 
NealSmithRocks.com - Neal Smith: KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire (Autographed CD's available NOW!)
http://nealsmithrocks.com/store
 
To purchase CD's & digital downloads:
 
CD Baby - Neal Smith: KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire (CD's available NOW! plus digital album and song downloads)
http://cdbaby.com/cd/nealsmith4
 
To purchase digital downloads:
 
iTunes - Neal Smith: KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire (digital album and song downloads available NOW!)
https://itunes.apple.com/bf/album/killsmith-greenfire-empire/id907441353
 
Amazon.com - Neal Smith: KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire (digital album and song downloads available NOW!) Listen to 30 second samples of all songs!
http://www.amazon.com/Killsmith-Greenfire-Empire-Neal-Smith/dp/B00MJM5MAK
 
Amazon.com UK - Neal Smith: KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire (digital album and song downloads available NOW!) Listen to 30 second samples of all songs!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killsmith-Greenfire-Empire-Neal-Smith/dp/B00MKIBXG0

Neal Smith is best known worldwide for his innovative drumming and outrageous stage antics with the original Alice Cooper band. His solid drumming is the hallmark sound behind such classic 1970's Alice Cooper hits as "School's Out", "I'm Eighteen", "Billion Dollar Babies" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy". Neal is also a prolific songwriter, who helped pen many of the groups best known songs. Alice Cooper was the first band to introduce theatrics to the rock and roll stage, the group has sold over 25 million records worldwide. Neal has six gold and five platinum records to his credit and has performed before millions on extensive grand world tours from the late 1970s to the present. Smith's trademark drum style can be heard on additional albums, including the Billion Dollar Babies "Battle Axe," The Plasmatics "Beyond The Valley Of 1984." Buck Dharma "Flat Out." Deadringer "Electrocution Of The Heart." Bouchard, Dunaway and Smith "Back From Hell" and "BDS Live In Paris." Cinematik "Cinematik" and "One Full Moon Away." And Neal's most recent critically acclaimed solo project KillSmith. KillSmith CD's "Sexual Savior" and "KillSmith Two" garnered praise from fans and critics worldwide. And now, Neal takes his ferocious brand of rock and roll to another level! This time "KillSmith And The GreenFire" weaves a tapestry of musical styles to tell the "GreenFire" story with a little help from his friends.

KillSmith And The GreenFire Empire features: Neal Smith, lead vocals, backing vocals, drums, percussion, rhythm guitar and synthesizer. Peter Catucci, bass guitar, backing vocals and lead vocals on "Noelle No Wonder." Very special guests performances by Lady Elizabeth Dellinger, backing vocals and intro lead vocals on "I Want Money." Kevin Franklin, lead guitar. Pete "Keys" Hickey, synthesizer and keyboards. The amazing Hubert Martin lead vocals on "Good Morning Blue Soul Land." Joe Meo, saxophone. Rick Tedesco, lead guitar, rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Doug Wahlberg, lead guitar.

For more information: www.nealsmithrocks.com

2014 has been a great year for the five members of the original Alice Cooper band. In February the Super Audio CD "SACD" was released for the bands "Billion Dollar Babies" album. The bands album that reached number one topping the record charts in April 1972 in Billboard, Record World and Cash Box magazines.

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Prog Keyboardist Leon Alvarado To Release Third Album Featuring Former King Crimson and Peter Gabriel Members!

"Full of atmosphere and beautifully put together." 
Steve Hackett

Houston, TX - Much to the anticipation of prog fans worldwide, keyboardist/composer Leon Alvarado will be releasing his third album '2014, Music from an Expanded Universe' on October 30, 2014, the first under the Melodic Revolution Records banner. For this mini-LP, Leon enlists the guitar skills of Trey Gunn (King Crimson), the masterful drumming of Jerry Marotta (better known for his work with Peter Gabriel, as well as Orleans and later Hall and Oates) and the ambient music duo better known as "Cyber Zen Sound Engine."

Says Leon, "The whole idea of the CD started by the need to put out some new product in between full albums. It had been a long time since I had put out new music and I decided to make sure I released something in 2014. What drove me to take the path I took was my wanting to work with some of the King Crimson guys on new music. Once the project started to take shape I kicked around some ideas regarding the packaging visuals. I have always liked the out-of-this-world look of the artwork by the recently departed Swiss artist H.R. Giger and I thought something with that sort of flavor would give the thing an air of futuristic surrealism. I think in a strange sort of way it suits the music. The actual song titles got settled in at the end of the project with the exception of 'Blood Like Red' which is in a way an homage to King Crimson's music. The way I pitched the music to Trey Gunn was by describing it as a sort of 'Crimson-Light' type of project. So, if there is a message in this thing it would be the fact that I am consciously trying to move forward with my music while expanding the catalog with something that is fresh with creative ideas and the creative input from some very talented and well-respected musicians."

As with many musicians, The Beatles were Leon's first musical influence. However, as a teenager he was introduced to progressive rock via Genesis...and he was hooked. Other music artists that attracted Leon were Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP, Jethro Tull, Camel, Gentle Giant, Premiata Forneria Marconi, Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno, Synergy (Larry Fast), Tomita and Vangelis. And of course, there were solid rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.

Leon's recordings date back to the late 70's, but it wasn't until 2008 that he released his first album, 'Plays Genesis and Other Original Stuff'. The record drew on his strongest musical influences, primarily, the many styles in Genesis's lengthy career. By this time he had been living in the United States for some time as an award-winning designer creating, among other things, artwork for album covers and promotional posters for many of the bands and musicians he had been originally impacted by, such as Jethro Tull, Roger Waters, Phil Collins, King's X, Yes, Genesis and Jeff Beck. Approaching the work as both soundscape and visual has given Leon unique insight into broadening the experience as a whole.

By the time 'Strangers in Strange Places' was released in 2010, Leon had refined his method and his vision, and it's the audience who wins. 'Strangers' features Brand X's John Goodsall on guitar and the legendary drummer Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson, Earthwork) and reveals an intertwining of progressive rock and ambient textural sound that then blossoms in his third release, '2014, Music from an Expanded Universe'.

Not one to sit idle, Leon already has his next project slated for release in 2015, an album of original music featuring ex-Yes men, Billy Sherwood and Rick Wakeman, as well as a solo project of previously unreleased pieces. These push further into the artist's evolution as a first foray into cinematic instrumentals and classically inspired composition.

Leon explains, "The new CD is more or less another expansion of my musical reach. It's very different from anything I put out before and yet, it still has some of the DNA found in my other pieces of work. The name '2014 Music From An Expanded Universe' is indicative of my intentions. I wanted to release a CD in 2014 and I wanted to be different from my previous work and be fresh. The expanded universe in the title refers to my personal musical universe and how I as a musician, try to take the border of my envelope and push it a bit further. At the time I was also involved in working on two other projects. One of them has a couple of ex-Yes men in it and the other is a compilation of pieces from sessions I have done throughout the years but have never been released before. For '2014' I wanted to work with some of the Crimson guys that I had met over at Dreamland Studios outside of Woodstock. Dreamland is a studio operated by Jerry Marotta, the brilliantly creative drummer better known in the prog circles for his work with Peter Gabriel. It was there where I met Tony Levin and Trey Gunn. These guys weren't only some of the best at what they do but also some of my personal musical heroes. It took well more than a year before I contacted Trey to participate in the album. I asked him if he would be interested in taking on the bass parts as well as the guitar's and he agreed which ended up working brilliantly. Trey is the consummate professional and I got to say that working with him was a great experience. On two tracks I have Jerry Marotta's drumming on his Taos drums kit which is a set consisting of hand-made natural log drums built by a company of the same name in New Mexico. Jerry is an extremely talented musician who happens to be a natural for percussion. The album also includes the ambient music duo of Smith6079 and Gracenotex (better known as Cyber Zen Sound Engine)."

Tracks include:
1. IRREVERENCE PART I
2. THE 2014 MICROCOSM
3. BLOOD LIKE RED
4. IRREVERENCE PART II
5. CINEMANIA "ALIVE"

In closing Leon has this to impart, "I try to create the type of music that I would like as a fan. I feel that there are many people out there that have a similar taste in music to mine. For those people, I would strongly encourage them to give it a listen because they may like what they hear. There are lots of influences in my music but my own pieces transmit their own original sound and vibe. I try to put my imprint on what I do, even when working on a cover song. I do music for music's sake."

To purchase:
CD Baby: https://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/LeonAlvarado
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/leon-alvarado/id304356695?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Melodic revolution records: http://mrrmusic.com/leon-alvarado/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Leon-Alvarado/e/B0055PD4LC/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1412696839&sr=8-1

For more information: http://mrrmusic.com/leon-alvarado
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Anthropia and Arjen Anthony Lucassen

We are proud to announce that Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm,…) will make a guest appearance on the new Anthropia album, coming winter 2015.

He joins Edu Falaschi (Almah, ex-Angra) on the guest list.

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Prog Sphere Releases First Physical Compilation and Details Many Upcoming Projects

Prog Sphere is proud to announce to the world of progressive rock that their newest release - Progstravaganza: Beyond Frontiers is now out and in stores. This long-awaited album is the culmination of months of hard work on the part of Prog Sphereand the many bands involved. Beyond Frontiers breaks new ground for Prog Sphereas it is the first in their long series of compilations to be released as a physical CD. Naturally, it is also available for purchase at Prog Sphere's Progify store and at Prog Sphere's Bandcamp page.
 
The above link to the Progify store contains the full track list, along with more detailed info about the sampler. The full sampler is also available for streaming on Youtube. The bands that have been assembled for this album come from all across the world of progressive rock and play a wide variety of styles. For example, Fughu are a group of prog metal masters from Argentina, Cea Serin, from the United States, play a unique brand of progressive death metal, and Overhaul, from The Netherlands, play classic progressive rock. There's also post-rock, psychedelic prog, and much more. Naturally, the mastering for this project was daunting, but Frank Gingeleit of Living Tunes Mastering was more than up to the task.

As mentioned before, Beyond Frontiers is Prog Sphere's first physical release forProgstravaganza, and as such, it will be accompanied by high quality album art that fans have come to expect from this genre of music. Chris Van Der Linden of LidenArtwork has done the job quite well, and will continue to work with Prog Sphereinto the future.

Prog Sphere has also been working on many other projects alongside Beyond Frontiers. Prog Sphere is proud to announce an additional compilation that has just been released entitled The New Generation of Prog 2014. This compilation is a teaser for the upcoming Generation Prog Festival in Nurmburg, which will feature some of the top names in progressive rock and metal. Some of these bands includeHaken, Exivious, Relocator, and Kristoffer Gildenlow. Haken have even been gracious enough to contribute an exclusive edit of a song from their upcoming EP. In addition to this second compilation, Prog Sphere has also just concluded work on an upcoming documentary titled Prog Sphere: Beyond Frontiers – Progressive Music in the 21st Century. As hinted by the title, this documentary will include interviews and footage of the bands included on the recent compilation.
 
Now that the work for Beyond Frontiers and The New Generation of Prog 2014 has been concluded, Prog Sphere has opened submissions for the second physicalProgstravaganza release. This upcoming release will be out in early December and is currently open for new band submissions. All interested bands should also know that in addition to being included on the compilation, they will also receive a six month PR campaign through Prog Sphere Promotions, as well as inclusion in the next Prog Sphere documentary. Bands can get in touch with Prog Sphere at info@prog-sphere.com.
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Zappa/Bowie/King Crimson Guitar Legend Adrian Belew Announces Massive North America Tour!

Asheville, NC – Adrian Belew is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist, who has released 20 critically acclaimed solo albums. He has worked alongside some of the most innovative artists of the past 30 years, including Paul Simon, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Laurie Anderson and Nine Inch Nails. For 33 years he was the frontman, singer, and guitarist in art-rock giant King Crimson. Known as a highly inventive guitarist, much of Belew's music mixes pop songwriting with complex time signatures, witty lyrics, wild sounds, and technical mastery of his instrument.

Adrian is happy to announce his first North American tour since the Crimson ProjeKCt tour of 2011. The tour runs from Oct 22 to Dec 21, coast to coast in the USA and hitting three Canadian Provinces.

The Adrian Belew Power Trio includes bassist Julie Slick and drummer Tobias Ralph, both virtuoso musicians, with a setlist celebrating Adrian's massive body of work. Belew first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, "Adrian reinvented electric guitar". Adrian's signature tones, and his unique use of effects and whammy bar remain unique, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today's guitarists.

Adrian has had a career that commands both awe and respect from fellow musicians and loyal fans. From his first solo record "The Lone Rhino" to his current endeavors, his work pushes sonic boundaries while maintaining artistic integrity. His upcoming projects include his groundbreaking music app "Flux: Music that is never the same twice" and his effects suite for iPad "FLUX:fx". The focus over the next few months however is to get out and burn onstage, city by city!


Photo by Gary and Jill Bandfield

USA/Canada 2014 Tour dates below:

10/22/2014 Charlottesville, VA Southern Cafe
10/23/2014 Vienna, VA Jammin Java
10/24/2014 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
10/25/2014 Boston, MA Sinclair (early show)
10/26/2014 Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
10/28/2014 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
10/29/2014 Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theatre
10/30/2014 Buffalo, NY The Tralf
10/31/2014 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
11/01/2014 Chicago, IL Old Town School of Folk Music
11/02/2014 Turtle Lake, WI St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake Event Ctr
11/04/2014 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater
11/07/2014 Vancouver, BC Rio Theatre
11/08/2014 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
11/09/2014 Seattle, WA Triple Door
11/11/2014 Sacramento, CA Harlows
11/12/2014 San Francisco, CA The Chapel
11/13/2014 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst Club
11/14/2014 Santa Monica, CA McCabes Guitar Shop
11/15/2014 Big Bear Lake, CA The Cave Big Bear
11/16/2014 San Diego, CA Casbah
11/18/2014 Scottsdale, AZ Talking Stick Resort Showroom
11/20/2014 Oklahoma City, OK Acadamy Of Contemporary Music @ UCO
11/21/2014 St. Louis, MO Old Rockhouse
11/22/2014 Nashville, TN 12th & Porter
12/03/2014 Asheville, NC New Mountain Theatre
12/04/2014 Atlanta, GA Terminal West
12/05/2014 Carborro, NC Cats Cradle
12/06/2014 Annapolis, MD Rams Head
12/07/2014 Sellersville PA Sellersville Theater
12/09/2014 Dunellen, NJ NJProghouse Presents Roxy And Dukes
12/10/2014 Bay Shore, NY YMCA Boulton Center
12/11/2014 Falls River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts
12/12/2014 Laval, QC Salle Andre-Mathieu
12/13/2014 Quebec City, QC Salle Sylvain Lelilevre
12/14/2014 Trois-Rivieres, QC Salle J-Antonio Thompson
12/16/2014 Gatineau, QC Maison des Culture
12/17/2014 Toronto, ON Mod Club
12/18/2014 Ferndale, MI Magic Bag
12/19/2014 Indianapolis, IN Radio Radio
12/20/2014 Knoxville, TN The International
12/21/2014 Cincinnati, OH 20th Century Theatre

For more information: http://www.adrianbelew.net/
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Spiders & Snakes Celebrate 25th Anniversary With 9th Studio Album Year Of The Snake Featuring Guest Appearances from Members of Fishbone, Asia, Yes, Steeler, Bitch, London & More!

Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood's underground glam-metal rockers SPIDERS & SNAKES celebrate their 25th Anniversary with their 9th studio album – and first since 2008's Melodrama (distributed by E1) – full of 10 new original glitter-rock anthems and a gloriously campy remake of the 1978 ANGEL hit "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore", featuring guest appearances from members of 80s L.A. Metal legends STEELER and BITCH. The album will be released on digital stores worldwide on October 28th, 2014 on the Sansei Records Label.

On Year Of The Snake, band founders Lizzie Grey (guitars/vocals) and Tim Yasui (drums/keys/vocals) are joined by Phil St. Vincent on bass/vocals and former SWEET SAVAGE lead guitarist/vocalist Chris Sheridan. The album shows off this lineup's songwriting depth as each band member shares their lead vocal chops and songwriting duties – differentiating this album from previous releases sung mainly by front man Lizzie Grey.

Guest appearances by Angelo Moore (FISHBONE), Billy Sherwood (YES), Ryo Okumoto (ASIA) and Dave Soble (THE FREEWHEELERS) "put the album above and beyond even our own expectations" says front man Lizzie Grey, who was recently put back in the spotlight after the re-release of the Penelope Spheeris classic film "Decline of Western Civilization: The Metal Years" as the leader of the infamous Hollywood band LONDON.  

The album was mixed by Anthony Focx (STEVEN TYLER, VINCE NEIL, NIGHTRANGER, TED NUGENT) in Nashville and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (ROB HALFORD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, YES, SEPULTURA) in Los Angeles.

A 25th Anniversary and official Record Release party will be held at the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood (location of their first show back in 1990) on Thursday, December 18th, 2014 at 8:00pm.

STREAMING SONG SAMPLE "Kawasaki City" featuring Ryo Okumoto
https://soundcloud.com/sansei-records/spiders-snakes-kawasaki-city



Track Listing:
 
1. Don't Step Outta Line (featuring Angelo Moore from FISHBONE)
2. Too Angry (featuring Angelo Moore from FISHBONE)
3. Kawasaki City (featuring Ryo Okumoto from ASIA)
4. Neutron Baby
5. Driving Me Crazy
6. Hey You
7. Hello
8. Crazy
9. Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore (featuring Rik Fox from STEELER, Betsy Weiss from BITCH)
10. Over And Over (featuring Dave Soble from THE FREEWHEELERS)
11. The Digital Church (featuring Billy Sherwood from YES)

Website: www.spidersandsnakes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Spiders-and-Snakes/208670952570091

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Order from iTunes: http://geni.us/1VVU
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District 97 Featuring Legendary King Crimson/Asia Vocalist John Wetton Release One More Red Night: Live In Chicago CD – OUT NOW!

London, UK – Prog fans rejoice! A new live CD capturing a set of King Crimson songs performed by District 97 and former King Crimson lead singer John Wetton has been released on Primary Purpose via Cherry Red Records.

'One More Red Night: Live In Chicago' includes three songs from the iconic landmark album 'Red'; which inspired many musicians including Kurt Cobain. This CD also captures several other well-known songs from the three King Crimson studio albums John Wetton played and sang on, plus their earlier hit "21st Century Schizoid Man". This is the first release of this recording and features many tracks which are now rarely heard live.

"I've said it before, and I maintain that D97 is the best young progressive band around right now. Gifted players, great material, and a brilliant, charismatic singer in Leslie Hunt. Their shows are an exciting pleasure to attend, and I am proud to work, and be associated with them." - John Wetton, Annapolis, October 1,2014.

District 97's drummer and 'One More Red Night' producer, Jonathan Schang, says "The first Crimson song I ever played live with John was 'Lament'. To hear 'that voice' coming from right in front of me, seemingly made only stronger by the passage of time, was an experience I shall never forget. Getting to know John more closely, both as a musician and a human being, is an honor and a privilege. I'm thrilled that our joint interpretations of his iconic work with King Crimson are now available for all to enjoy."



TRACK LIST:

1. ONE MORE RED NIGHTMARE
2. THE GREAT DECEIVER
3. LAMENT
4. THE NIGHT WATCH
5. FALLEN ANGEL
6. BOOK OF SATURDAY
7. 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MAN
8. STARLESS
9. EASY MONEY

To purchase District 97 & John Wetton 'One More Red Night: Live In Chicago':
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/More-Night-District-With-Wetton/dp/B00N3SE9US/
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Night-District-With-Wetton/dp/B00N3SE9US/
Cherry Red: http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4842
iTunes US: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-more-red-night-live-in/id912870501
iTunes UK: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/one-more-red-night-live-in/id912870501
 
District 97's last album was Trouble with Machines, features a guest appearance by John Wetton on the mini-rock opera, "The Perfect Young Man":
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-With-Machines-CD-DVD/dp/B0082GN8Z8
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trouble-with-machines/id545414289

John Wetton's last solo project was a 2 CD re-issue of Monkey Business and Jack-knife, the former of which includes many of his early 1970s versions of tracks that went on to become some of King Crimson's most iconic songs:

http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Knife-Monkey-Business-John-Wetton/dp/B00I4583HK/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jack-Knife-Monkey-Business-John-Wetton/dp/B00I4583HK/
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/jack-knife/id889141024
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/monkey-business-feat.-richard/id889182992

Official websites: www.district97.net & www.johnwetton.com
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quarta-feira, outubro 15, 2014

Cloud Jam band

The style of our music can be described as eclectic folk  that is the style that combines elements of modern genres with folk basis and contemporary instruments with exotic instruments from all over the globe. We draw inspiration from the Ukrainian, Russian and Eastern traditions.
 
Cloud jam has a history of participating in festivals in countries such as Hungary, Macedonia, Turkey, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, France and Germany: 
 
2014 
Letnia Akademia Filmowa (Zwierzyńiec, Poland)
Ancient Trance Festival (Taucha, Germany)
Csipero (Kecskemet, Hungary)
Tripilsky zori (Cherkassi, Ukraine)
Tripilske kolo (Rzhishiv, Ukraine)
Spring Festival (Hungary, Kecskemet)
Arambol music fest (India, Goa)
 
2013 
Folk festival (Macedonia, Veles)
First strawberry festival (Ukraine, Kiev)
Slavic culture festival Zerna (India, Goa)
 
2012 
Kochi Muziris Bienalle (India, Kerala)
Festival of Russian Culture (India, Kerala)
Folk festival in Romania (Slobozia)
 
2011 
Cultural festival in Turkey (Istanbul and Taskopru)
Folk festival in Poland (Ustrzyki Dolne) 
 
It has also toured India on three separate occasions. In the end of 2013 Cloud Jam performed in the main square of Kiev for more than 100000 people audience.
 
Website: cloudjam.me
Social networks: facebook, vk.com
Videos: 
 
Number of members in a band variates from five to six. In order to create our unique sound we use a number of instruments from different corners of the world: kalimbas, kazoo, drums, African and Latin-American percussions as well as vocals, bass, guitars, accordion, flutes and reeds, violins, jew's harp, harmônica.


 
Cloud Jam band is interested to participate in your events! We are kindly waiting for your response!
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Now available! Moraine's "Groundswe​ll"

We're extremely excited to announce the release of Moraine's latest offering, Groundswell, available now from MoonJune Records and CD Baby. I'm sure you'll agree that this is the band's strongest outing to date, due not only to memorable performances by all involved, but also to the astounding sonic sorcery of co-producer/engineer Steve Fisk.
 
Physical CDs, high-quality downloads, and audio samples are now available at MoonJune Records; downloads in other formats can be obtained from CD Baby. A purchase is hugely appreciated in this day and age, when all production costs are borne by the artists themselves; please consider picking up a copy, and help us spread the word to any interested parties - we can't thank you enough for your support!
 
Here's the official release announcement from MoonJune Records:
 
"Moraine's most recent metamorphosis highlights their recurring theme of unbridled invention -- undeterred by convention and delivered convincingly, with abandon! Brushing aside all preconception, Dennis Rea and company courageously initiate proceedings from a place to which most modern progressive bands can only dream of ascending. Featuring a host of engaging new originals as well as pieces written for the band by composers Daniel Barry and Jon Davis, Groundswell is certain to cement the band's standing as a singular voice like no other in the modern progressive jazz-rock continuum.
 
"Building on the momentum generated by their previous releases for MoonJune Records, Moraine draws from the more exotic facets of the avant-garde and fusion equations. (Their critically-heralded debut, 2009's manifest deNsity (MJR028), and 2012's spectacular follow-up, Metamorphic Rock: Live at NEARfest (MJR040), garnered hundreds of glowing reviews worldwide, earning the band a diverse following ranging from jazz aficionados to metalheads to world-music enthusiasts and beyond.) Moments of "early-Crimsonesque" intensity are often balanced out by a more Eastern approach to melody, arrangement, and ensemble delivery; the music is delightfully fresh and unpredictable throughout. Brilliant compositions decorated by powerful themes, sudden shifts, sensitive group dynamics, and fiery solo excursions dominate this session, as Moraine reveals a more psychedelic vibe while remaining collectively and steadfastly plugged into the magic of the moment at hand.
 
"Lovers of the best offerings from the RIO, classic fusion, prog rock, avant-garde, progressive jazz, free jazz, and Eastern music genres will all find plenty to sink their teeth into here -- but that only starts to penetrate the surface of this delectable amalgamation. All of the band's components -- leader/guitarist Rea, violinist Alicia DeJoie, saxophonist/flutist James DeJoie, bassist Kevin Millard, and the band's newest addition, seasoned veteran drummer Tom Zgonc -- are in peak form, playing in highly-inspired fashion, on this very special outing.
 
"Groundswell is one of the most ambitious, far-reaching albums from the progressive genre this year. This is 'brave new fusion' - as its title might infer, this one is destined to leave a mark!"
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The Gentle Storm sign deal with InsideOutMusic

Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine) & Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering, Devin Townsend Project) recently revealed that they had joined forces for new band The Gentle Storm, and they can now reveal that they have signed a deal with InsideOutMusic for the release of their debut album early next year. 
 
Arjen comments: "We are thrilled to be able to strengthen our relationship with InsideOut Music as The Gentle Storm's label." Anneke adds: "We're in the middle of recording these amazing new songs and are very excited the label shows an equal amount of faith in this release. We can't wait for people to hear it and are happy this superb team will help us spread the word." 
 
Having originally worked together back in 1998 on Ayreon's album 'Into The Electric Castle', and reconvening again for the seventh Ayreon album '01011001', The Gentle Storm sees the duo collaborate for a full double-album that will see the light of day next year. Anneke will also take the music on the road in 2015, backed by a band of Dutch musicians; however Arjen himself will not take part.
 
Arjen Lucassen recently picked up the Virtuoso award at this year's Progressive Music Awards, in front of an audience that included Peter Gabriel & Rick Wakeman amongst other progressive rock legends. Last year saw the release of the latest album from his Ayreon project entitled 'The Theory Of Everything' which featured guest appearances from the aforementioned Wakeman as well as Steve Hackett and Keith Emerson. 
 
Anneke Van Giersbergen has also had an extremely busy 12 months following the release of her latest solo album 'Drive', playing live across the world with her solo band, Devin Townsend Project, and with Daniel Cavanagh of Anathema. She will also be playing a special anniversary show with former band The Gathering in November as well has having taken part in Devin Townsend's forthcoming new album Z². 
 
THE GENTLE STORM online: 
 
INSIDEOUTMUSIC online:
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JOLLY European Tour - More dates added!

JOLLY is very excited to announce that many more shows have been added to our tour with BigElf and Bend Sinister this fall in Europe.  Remember, BigElf  will be joined by  Mike Portnoy  for selected shows and John Wesley of  Porcupine Tree for the entire tour.  Here is the full list of dates with ticket links:
 
October 2014
*Wed 29 - Boerderij, Zoetermeer, HOLLAND w/ MIKE PORTNOY  
*Thurs 30 - Dortmund FZW, Dortmund, GERMANY w/ MIKE PORTNOY
 
November 2014
*Sat 01 - Z7, Pratteln, SWITZERLAND w/ MIKE PORTNOY 
*Sun 02 - Nachtleben, Frankfurt, GERMANY w/ MIKE PORTNOY 
*Mon 03 - Strom, Munich, GERMANY w/ MIKE PORTNOY
*Tues 04 - Legend Club, Milan, ITALY w/ MIKE PORTNOY
*Thurs 06 - Razzmatazz 3 Barcelona, SPAIN w/ MIKE PORTNOY 
*Fri 07 - Copérnico, Madrid, SPAIN w/ MIKE PORTNOY
*Sat 08 - Sonora, Bilbao, SPAIN w/ MIKE PORTNOY  
 
Wed 12 - Talking Heads, Southampton, UK  
Thu 13 - Academy 2, Newcastle, UK
Fri 14 - Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK
Sat 15 - Hard Rock Hell 8, Gwynedd, North Wales, UK
Mon 17 - Cathouse, Glasgow, UK
Tue 18 - Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, UK
Wed 19 - The Garage, London, UK
Fri 21 - Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg, SWEDEN
Sat 22 - Kajskjulet, Halmstad, SWEDEN
Sun 23 - Kulturbolaget, Malmö, SWEDEN  
Tue 25 - Debaster Strand, Stockholm, SWEDEN
Wed 26 - Folkets Hus Bi, Smedjebacken, SWEDEN
Fri 28 - TBA, SWEDEN
Sat 29 - Rockland, Sala, SWEDEN
 
Do you live in or nearby one of these cities, and are able to host JOLLY for a night while we're on tour? We're looking for places to stay, and what better place than a fan's house! If so, visit www.jollyband.com/givejollyshelter and fill out the submission form.
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Cochise – another video clip on Youtube!

"Before You Sleep", the brand new video from Polish rock/metal band Cochise can be seen on Metal Mind Productions' channel on YouTube in THIS location. 
 
The song is taken from band's most recent album "118" released earlier this year. This is a first animated video in their career.
 
Cochise comment: "The idea for the 'Before You Sleep' video came from the author of the clip, Łukasz Pawłowski. At the beginning we had mixed feelings, as we were not sure whether such an animation will goes well with the usual style of Cochise's video clips. Our fears vanished when we saw the final version of the video. After all, is there any better way to illustrate a lullaby? It came out really well. We are pleased that, thanks to Łukasz, we have managed to create the image, which probably no one expected from us (laughs). Just come and check it yourself. Good night... "
 
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. The band's third stu-dio album "118" proves that they can remain true to the rock tradition and still enrich their sound with fresh and original ideas.
 
Cochise – 118
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. no.: MMP CD 0733 DG
Barcode: 5907785038400
Format: CD DG
Genre:  Rock/Grunge
Release date: 24.02.2014 Europe / 11.03.2014 North America
 
 
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
 
  Cochise – line-up:
Paweł Małaszyński - vocals
Wojtek Napora – guitar
Radek Jasiński - bass guitar
Czarek Mielko - drums
 
The official Cochise website:
 
Metal Mind Productions


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Eminent US prog rock giants Spock's Beard return to the East Coast at long last

Spock's Beard will be performing at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill on Monday, October 27th. This follows their Saturday evening appearance at the first annual Progtoberfest in Chicago, IL on October 25th.
 
The band are soon embarking on the recording of their 12th studio album, due out in mid-2015. Their latest album, Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep, was released in March 2013 on InsideOut.
 
For ticket and other venue information:
 
For ticket and related information on Progtoberfest:
 
 
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Osada Vida – lyric video for “King Of Isolation” now on YouTube // download link for radio

Osada Vida, one of the most interesting Polish bands on the rock/metal scene, return this Autumn with the fifth studio album. "The After-Effect" is scheduled for release on November, 17th in Europe and December, 2nd in North America (via MVD).
 
The new album will bring surprises. One of them is a guest appearance of a string quartet. Osada Vida comment: "…there's no need to worry that the album will turn out excessively poetic or romantic, as the string parts serve rather to infuse the songs with heaviness and incredible energy. So far, it sounds terrific!"
 
Today the band reveal the first track from the new album. The official lyric video for "King Of Isolation" can be seen in this location. http://youtu.be/Kx2Iv4c0OJ8
 
Osada Vida is one of the most interesting Polish bands on the prog-rock/metal scene. Their discography includes three demos and four well received official releases - "Three Seats Behind a Triangle" (2006/2007), "The Body Parts Party" (2008), "Uninvited Dreams" (2009) and "Particles" (2013). Their albums feature elaborately beautiful music in the vein of Yes, Porcupine Tree, Pain Of Salvation and Riverside. In early July, Osada Vida released their first live DVD entitled "Where The Devils Live" featuring the recording of their live appearance at the Wyspianski Theater in Katowice, Poland in Autumn 2011. In 2012 the band debuted in a new improved line-up - they have added a new vocalist Marek Majewski, previously known from the band Acute Mind. In Autumn 2013 the band replaced guitarist Bartek Bereska with young and talented musician – Jan Mitoraj. In Summer 2014 drummer Adam Podzimski left the band and his place was taken by Marek Romanowski.
 
Osada Vida – The After-Effect
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP CD 0742 DG
Barcode: 5907785038608
Format: CD DG
Genre: Rock
Release date: 17.11.2014 Europe / 02.12.2014 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
1. King Of Isolation
2. Sky Full Of Dreams
3. Still Want To Prevaricate?
4. Lies
5. Dance With Confidence
6. I'm Not Affraid
7. Losing Breath
8. Restive Lull
9. Haters
10. No One Left To Blame
 
Osada Vida - current line-up:
Marek Majewski - vocal
Łukasz Lisiak - bass guitar
Janek Mitoraj - guitars
Rafał "r6" Paluszek - keyboards
Marek Romanowski - drums
 
Osada Vida – official websites:
 
DOWNLOAD LINK - you can download the track from this location: http://we.tl/Ha7TpblFsI. Feel free to play it on your radiostation/radioshow/podcast etc.
 
Metal Mind Productions

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NIGHTINGALE to release new album "Retribution" in North America via InsideOutMusic!

Sweden's NIGHTINGALE are back in the spotlight with their long overdue 7th studio album.
 

Entitled "Retribution," the follow-up to 2007's acclaimed "White Darkness" will be released via the band's new worldwide label InsideOutMusic on January 27, 2015 in North America.
 
NIGHTINGALE was established by musical multi-talent and producer Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity / Witherscape) almost 20 years ago and in the good tradition of the band -- which is completed by Dan's brother Dag Swanö (guitars, keyboards), Erik Oskarsson (bass) and Tom Björn (drums) -- the new album once again showcases a fabulous and timeless hybrid of different musical styles. From atmospheric metal to catchy AOR and melodic prog, "Retribution" offers an amazingly broad variety of moods and always tuneful songwriting skills.
 
Dan Swanö, who contributes vocals, guitars and keyboards, commented on "Retribution":
 
"We started putting material together for this album around 2008, but out of all those songs only two made it to the album. I felt that, unless it is the best possible NIGHTINGALE album, where every song on the album easily could replace any song from our previous albums, there was no point in making a new album at all.
 
During the writing of the Witherscape debut album, I wrote a lot of stuff that would work better on a NIGHTINGALE album, and before I knew it, I had the skeleton for a lot of potentially awesome NIGHTINGALE songs! It was important that the new material had the vibe of the older albums, yet with a better production and performance.
 
I am very confident that all the NIGHTINGALE fans will love 'Retribution' since I made sure I felt the same rush inside me when I listened to the tracks that I did upon listening to the finished version of our most famous tracks from the past!"
 
Here is the album's complete tracklisting:
 
NIGHTINGALE - "Retribution"
1. On Stolen Wings
2. Lucifer's Lament
3. Chasing The Storm Away
4. Warriors Of The Dawn
5. Forevermore
6. Divided I Fall
7. The Voyage Of Endurance
8. 27 (Curse Or Coincidence?)
9. The Maze
10. Echoes Of A Dream
 
NIGHTINGALE's "Retribution" features artwork courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Nevermore, Katatonia, etc.) and the music should appeal to fans of bands like Rush, Marillion, Styx, Kansas, The Mission, Queensryche, Enchant, Threshold, Arena or even Opeth and Katatonia.
 
Here are some remarks about NIGHTINGALE and "Retribution" by other musicians:
 
"Wow... Nightingale managed to write and record some catchy tunes here! The production is great as expected. Love the synth. And of course... that voice...Seems like Dan is only getting better with the years!"
- Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)
 
"As far as I'm concerned Dan Swanö is one of my earliest mentors. He's one of the most musical persons I know and has taught me a lot, especially when we were working together. Been following Nightingale with interest. His evolution as a vocalist and songwriter has really come to life in this band more than in any of his other projects. My favorite traveling music together with The Who...And he doesn't even know this!
Very excited about this new Nightingale opus!"
- Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)
 
"This is Dan Swanö and co. at their most heartfelt, melodic and passionate. A new classic!"
- Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity)
 
More details and first music samples off "Retribution" will be released next week...
 
NIGHTINGALE Line-Up:
Dan Swanö - vocals, guitars, keyboards
Dag Swanö - bass, guitars, keyboards
Erik Oskarsson - bass
Tom Björn - drums
 
NIGHTINGALE Discography:
The Breathing Shadow - 1995
The Closing Chronicles - 1996
I - 2000
Alive Again: The Breathing Shadow Part IV - 2003
Invisible - 2004
Nightfall Overture (Compilation) - 2005
White Darkness - 2007
Retribution - 2014
 
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RPWL - WANTED Tour Part II

We're going to play a couple of shows in november and it will be
definitely the last chance to see our complete "Wanted Show"!

At this point we want to thank you all! You where the ones that made
this last tour to something very special!

We also loved all those great discussions after the shows about the
lyrical content of our last records with all our friends out there!
You're fantastic!

The last WANTED tour dates:
13.Nov. D-München
14.Nov. D-Rüsselsheim
15.Nov. D-Essen
16.Nov. NL-Den Bosch

As a big thank-you, we're going to upload songs of the "Wanted Tour"
we recorded on video. On our youtube channel you will regularly find
new songs of the show! We hope you all like them and it's going to
make you hungry for another "Liberation of the Spirit" during these
last shows! ;-)
Here the first song "Perfect Day":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haJhDBIJjn0

We've also been busy with our label "Gentle Art of Music": On october,
the 24th, the brand-new band "PHI" is going to release their album
"Now The Waves Of Sound Remain" at our label. Another one will be the
American psychedelic-prog band "Simeon Soul Charger" and their album
"A Trick of Light" in January!
And of course, there are many many more things to come, even with our
solo projects regarding RPWL. But more on that later...

For more information have look at:

www.gentleartofmusic.com
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