domingo, novembro 16, 2014

WHITE LIGHT CEMETERY: Louisiana-Based Heavy Blues Act Signs With Ripple Music

SAN RAMON, CA Lafayette, Louisiana's bluesy southern rock outfit
WHITE LIGHT CEMETERY is the latest band to sign with bay-area
heavy-riff label Ripple Music. Though an exact release date has yet to
be set for the new album, look for an announcement in the coming
months.

In 2011 White Light Cemetery released their first EP, Crow Sessions,
cementing their sound as a bluesy amalgamation of influences like
Lynrd Sknyrd, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Crowbar and Deep
Purple. The band has gained a sizable following in Louisiana and the
attention of many southern rock/metal fans throughout south, opening
for a wide range on national acts, most notably Down, Goatwhore and
Crowbar. After the "Band of Brothers on the Bayou Tour" opening for
the Kyle Turley Band in the summer of 2013, White Light Cemetery
entered the studio and released a full length album followed by a
stint with Crowbar as main support for the "Crushing the South" tour.

Past praise for White Light Cemetery:

"White Light Cemetery is a low chugging band of Southern
brother-dudes, cranking out dirty metal and corrosion steel...If you
like pulverizing riffage, thunder sounds and diamond bags filled with
white lightning seeds, you will dig them too."
-Dege Legg, The Pipeline on The IND

"I have a soft spot for this type of sound, heavy rock in the spirit
of Down and Black Label Society, mixing Sabbath riffing with Southern
warmth a la Lynyrd Skynyrd. But still, it's a type of music that can
be easily done in the wrong way, if it lacks heart and skill, and drop
into a simple copy of stuff that's already been played. Doesnt happen
here. Where other bands in the same mold seem to have failed recently,
White Light Cemetery gives five tracks of great riffs, heavy beauty
and warm melodies, balancing the southern touches with that slight
smokey, electric despair that Down seem to have matched so well."
-Andrea Contanzo, Doommantia

Links:
facebook.com/WhiteLightCemetery
whitelightcemetery.bandcamp.com
ripple-music.com
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Rare Recordings By Guitar Legend Peter Banks 'The Mars Tapes' Now Available!


Rare Recordings By Guitar Legend Peter Banks 'The Mars Tapes' Now Available!

London, UK – Much to the excitement of prog fans worldwide, rare recordings of guitar legend Peter Banks, best known for his work with YES and FLASH, is now available on GONZO Multimedia! Peter Banks Empire 'The Mars Tapes' (2-CD set) represents Empire lll in rehearsal at Mars Studios in Los Angeles in 1979. The band had set up camp at Mars Studios for six months rehearsing and showcasing their music, much of which has been unheard until this release. The band basically recorded every thing they did off the board, tape hiss and all.

Peter Banks (RIP 2013) and Sidonie Jordan, who not only co-wrote, but fronted the band with her powerful vocals, founded Empire in the early to mid-seventies after Peter's FLASH endeavors and attracted artists such as Phil Collins. Peter and Phil had joined forces in a band called 'Zok And The Radar Boys' which was pre-Empire for Peter, and pre-Brand X for Phil. "Sky At Night" (bonus track) features Phil Collins on drums and backing vocals and Jon Giblin on bass and is testimony of their collaboration.

Sidonie Jordan, who has an extensive list of music credentials to her name, including a diversified solo career as a staff writer/recording artist for A&M Records, and has recorded for other labels such as Capital Records, Electra Records and Trojan Records. (Her song and recording of 'All God's Mornings' was produced by Peter Townshend and featured on his 'With Love' album. Sidonie is currently producing and writing with Jez Larder owner of Skyline Studios in Sunbury- On-Thames UK, and Empire lll drummer, Mark Murdock, more recently known for his 'Cymbalic Encounters' release featuring members from Brand X, agreed to release these recordings as a dedication to the memory of Peter Banks and his great contribution to progressive rock music.

Says Sidonie, " 'The Mars Tapes' were recorded live at Mars Studios in Los Angles during the summer of 1979! And include a few tracks that never appeared on any Empire albums. As with all the Empire incarnations this album features the amazing talent and skill of Peter Banks, who has been called the Architect of Progressive Rock."

Drummer Mark Murdock explains, "The Peter Banks Empire ship set sail against the ever-changing music world, and was uncompromising in producing a range of material with Peter Banks' 'Signature Guitar Sound and Style,' while incorporating themes of the time period in which the band existed and also reliving the past by playing songs from the early Empire catalog and even a YES version of  'Something's Coming.' There are various tracks on 'The Mars Tapes' that also represented a 'Work In Progress,' which were both instrumental and vocal orientated. Empire was anticipating to make some big waves in the music scene, but the waves never reached the shore- until now!"

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http://www.gonzomultimedia.com/product_details/15718
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terça-feira, novembro 04, 2014

Ryan Bartek unleashes “Return To Fortress Europe (Part II of IV)”

 Underground writer/musician Ryan Bartek has returned with his particular form of extreme journalism. Following up on his acclaimed book series that began with "The Big Shiny Prison" and continued with "Fortress Europe," Bartek now unleashes "Return To Fortress Europe."
 
"Return To Fortress Europe" is a four part mini-series that chronicles the authors travels through Europe's fringe world of underground music and alternative culture in 2012 and 2013. These chapters will be included in a future print edition of "FORTRESS EUROPE."
 
The second chapter "Lisboa e a Luz de Lúcifer" features the author going to Portugal to interview two of it's most famous extreme metal bands – the avant-doom act Process of Guilt and the most infamous satanic black metal band in Portuguese history CORPUS CHRISTII.
 
"Return To Fortress Europe" is not just simply a work of "music writing." Bartek assumes a role similar to many American writers that flourished in times of economic crisis. Like Kerouac, Steinbeck or Henry Miller, he shines a spotlight on the complexities of unconventional lives, and saturates his writing with social and political commentary.
 
"Return To Fortress Europe" walks the line between journalism, autobiography, and the classic road novel. The remaining two chapters will be released in the near future and will focus on Greece, Italy, and Occupy Wall Street.
 
"Return To Fortress Europe (Part II of IV)" can be viewed on Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/doc/47491188/  
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BRAINDANCE RELEASES LONG-AWAIT​ED NEW CONCEPT ALBUM

Braindance releases 'master of disguise'
the long-awaited new concept album
from the masters of progressive darkwave
containing five singles, an epic trilogy, and a 16-page comic
 
 
new video, new album, new apparel and information available at
 
 
"taking the dark style in new directions."
-billboard
 
"major label material from the underground."
-quintessence
 
"the fusion of past and future - absolutely unique."
-uranium
 
"passionate delivery without comparison."
-bw & bk
 
"a remarkable achievement that's light years ahead."
-sea of tranquility
 
"a new rung on the evolutionary ladder of modern music."
-progression
 
"unlike everything i've ever heard that left me begging for more"
 
"a new perspective on the meaning of originality and innovation."
-musician's exchange
 
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Ordinary Brainwash is back with a new record.

After a two-year-long hiatus since the release of "ME 2.0", Poland's own Rafał Żak, the man behind the Ordinary Brainwash solo project, returns with another record. #I'mNotAddicted is available today, for free (under the Creative Commons License), in four different digital formats (ALAC, FLAC 96kHz/24bit, CD WAV and mp3 320kbps VBR). Distribution is handled in an innovatory way, which has a lot to do with the subject of this concept album. The album is artist's commentary on modern society in the context of Facebook. People use it to share the most intricate details of their lives, and now Rafał Żak wants them to do the same with the album - to #ShareItAll using BitTorrent file distribution system. Ten tracks sum into nearly an hour of intense musical journey that takes the listener through a full cycle of social experience, which is Facebook's main promise. Post-progressive character of the record blurs the boundaries between many musical genres, from classic rock, through ambient, classical music, jazz, electronic, industrial and modern metal. Go to the album's landing page: www.getaddicted.blue and get addicted.
 
Track listing:
01. Anon.i'm
02. Neophyte
03. 0100Horsemen
04. Disasterpiece
05. Everyone's a Scandal
06. Selfie
07. Stalker
08. #HatersGonnaHate
09. Forever20
10. Analog Afterlife in a Digital World (Coda)
 
useful links:
www.getaddicted.blue
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Distorted Harmony releases new live video - Hollow

Distorted Harmony again with another awesome new video to share. Hollow, Chain Reaction Live! at Barby Tel Aviv is up and waiting for you to watch.
 
You might also like to know we're only a few days away from our first concert outside of Israel. Hope to see you there (in The Netherlands) // November 7-9th.


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ProgPower Europe add Myrath and Serdce to 2015 line-up

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Audio Fidelity Records To Release Scorpions "Blackout" On Limited Edition Numbered Hybrid SACD

Camarillo, CA - Rock fans worldwide rejoice! Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity is releasing rock legends Scorpions most successful album "Blackout" on limited edition numbered hybrid SACD! "Blackout", their eighth studio album, is Scorpions at their peak...it is the band's 1982 break-through album that made them global superstars. Every song is a gem and this album contains a splendid balance of pop/rock, power ballads and catchy hard rock. Scorpions dish-out fist-poundin' anthems like the top ten hit "No One Like You" then turn around and offer the soul stirring ballad "When the Smoke is Going Down".
 
Klaus Meine is a singer who knows how to wring the last ounce of impact from each song.The band sounds great as highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs. Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz add a tight and powerful drum and bass bottom."Blackout" is the band's most solid and rockin' album. Dieter Dierks production is immaculate. A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album.
 
" 'Blackout' just flat out kicks butt and is one of the most highly anticipated releases in our history." - Marshall Blonstein, Audio Fidelity President
 
Tracks
1. Blackout        
2. Can't Live Without You        
3. No One Like You        
4. You Give Me All I Need        
5. Now!        
6. Dynamite        
7. Arizona        
8. China White        
9. When The Smoke Is Going Down    
 
Production
Dieter Dierks - producer, engineer
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
 
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quinta-feira, outubro 23, 2014

BRAINDANCE RELEASES LONG-AWAIT​ED NEW ALBUM

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NIGHTINGALE - First song and cover artwork for "Retribution" launched; European pre-order started!

 
Sweden's NIGHTINGALE are soon to release 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 November 10th, 2014 in Europe and January 27th, 2015 in North America.
 
The album's first promotional track has therefor now been launched online via the website of UK's Classic Rock magazine. Check out "Forevermore" here:
 

 
NIGHTINGALE's Dan Swanö (vocals, guitars, keyboards) checked in to comment about the song as follows: 
 
"Forevermore is a track that showcases both the metal and the more bombastic A.O.R. influences of NIGHTINGALE. It's a good summary of what to expect from the album...and then some! The lyrics tell the story of Jim Jones and The People's Temple seen from the perspective of a devoted follower of the cult."
 
Here is the album's complete tracklisting for the upcoming album:
 
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
 
The European version of the album can be pre-ordered from now on via the InsideOut Shop here: http://smarturl.it/retributionIOMshop
 
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 also melodic prog, "Retribution" offers an amazingly broad variety of moods and always tuneful songwriting skills.
 
NIGHTINGALE's "Retribution" features the above featured artwork courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Nevermore, Katatonia, etc.) and should equally appeal to open-minded fans of bands like Rush, Marillion, Styx, Kansas, The Mission, Queensryche, Enchant, Threshold, Arena or even Opeth and Katatonia.
 
Here are some more remarks about NIGHTINGALE and "Retribution" by other musicians:
 
"Dan Swanö has delivered a little masterpiece here! The sound and production are phenomenal,
making this the band's best release to date in my opinion!"
- Peavy (Rage)
 
"The almighty master of melody and the godfather of crossbreeding metal and AOR
to musical gems is finally back..."
- Markus V. (Insomnium)
 
Watch out for more details about "Retribution" soon...
 
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
 
NIGHTINGALE online:
 
INSIDEOUTMUSIC online:
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BUTCHER BABIES premieres video for "They're Coming To Take Me Away" via Bloody Disgusting.com

Taking a page from heroes METALLICA and GUNS N' ROSES, Los Angeles breakthrough metal act, BUTCHER BABIES, recently released an EP of cover tunes, titled Uncovered, and are currently touring North America in support of it. Today, the band has debuted a new video for their version of "They're Coming To Take Me Away", originally recorded by NAPOLEON XIV. Produced by Veva Entertainment, the video can be seen at Bloody Disgusting.com:
 
 
BUTCHER BABIES' Heidi Shepherd (vocals) comments: "As kids, we always loved this creepy, quirky song around Halloween time. So, we thought it would be perfect to ring in the Halloween season with this video reminiscent of old slasher films. Enjoy!"
 
Uncovered track-listing
1. Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers
2. They're Coming To Take Me Away
3. Don't Give A Fuck
4. Crazy Horses
5. Pussy Whipped
 
To purchase Uncovered, head over to iTunes for a digital copy or Best Buy for the CD.
 
BUTCHER BABIES released their Century Media debut full length, Goliath, last summer and took part in that year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, where they were a mainstay on the Jagermeister stage and a breakout band of the fest. Following that, they toured the US with the legendary GLENN DANZIG, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and DOWN, plus played on many of America's premier metal festivals - Columbus OH's "Rock on the Range" and Oklahoma's "Rocklahoma", to name a few. It was during this time that BUTCHER BABIES made plans to record some of their favorite tunes. Each band member chose a track, and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and "butcher" these five classics, creating something all their own.
 
In support of Uncovered, BUTCHER BABIES are currently wrapping up their first North American headlining tour; in December/January, the band will be back on the road again to support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED on another US trek. See below for all upcoming dates.
 
BUTCHER BABIES live with ANTI-MORTEM
10/22/2014--Mesa Theatre & Club--Grand Junction, CO
10/23/2014--Backstage Bar & Billiards--Las Vegas, NV
10/24/2014--San Manuel Amphitheater--San Bernardino, CA @ Knotfest
10/25/2014--San Manuel Amphitheater--San Bernardino, CA @ Knotfest
 
BUTCHER BABIES live with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HATEBREED
12/27/2014--Studio Seven--Seattle, WA
12/28/2014--Knitting Factory Concert--House Spokane , WA
12/29/2014--Commodore Ballroom--Vancouver, BC
12/30/2014--Kelowna Community Theatre--Kelowna, BC
12/31/2014--Flames Central--Calgary, AB
1/2/2015--Shaw Conference Centre--Edmonton, AB
1/3/2015--Convention Hall - Arts Centre--Regina, SK
1/4/2015--Burton Cummins Theatre--Winnipeg, MB
1/5/2015--The Community Auditorium--Thunder Bay, ON
1/7/2015--London Music Hall--London, ON
1/8/2015--Kool Haus--Toronto, ON
1/9/2015--Metroplis--Montreal, QC
1/10/2015--F Shed At The Market--Syracuse, NY
1/12/2015--Reverb--Reading, PA
1/13/2015--State Theatre--Portland, ME
1/14/2015--Webster Theater--Hartford, CT
1/16/2015--Royal Oak Music Theater--Royal Oak, MI
1/17/2015--The LC Pavillion--Columbus, OH
1/18/2015--The Fillmore Charlotte--Charlotte, NC
1/20/2015--Diamond Ballroom--Oklahoma City, OK
1/22/2015--Sokol Auditorium--Omaha, NE
 
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Exlibris – new album to feature guest appearance by Tom Englund from Evergrey! Preview of the album!

Exlibris, the heavy metal sensation from Poland, return this Autumn with the third studio album entitled "Aftereal". The release date is scheduled for December, 1st in Europe and January, 13th 2015 in North America (via MVD).
 
The band are sure to surprise their fans this time around, also because of the many outstanding guest musicians featured on the album, Evergrey's Tom Englund being one of them!
 
Piotr Sikora comments: "You could say that working on 'Aftereal' was a constant test to us. We began by writing the music in record time and, once we did it, we kept checking what else we could accomplish. One of such tests was inviting well known artists from Polish and international music scene to perform on the album. Maybe it's not something you can hear from the very moment you play the album but Evergrey has been inspiring us, as musicians, ever since we founded Exlibris. We wrote a song which we thought Tom Englund's voice would fit perfectly, so he was the first person we thought we should invite... and he immediately accepted it! It's a wonderful feeling to hear your own song performed by a man that's been your musical hero for literally half of your life."
 
In the end, the line-up became quite impressive – apart from Tom Englund, the album also features: Piotr "Dziki" Chancewicz (Wild Pig, Mech), Piotr Rutkowski (Corruption), who played guitar solos, and Michał Staszkun, known from his cooperation with Hate, who recorded the album's intro. Exlibris's drummer comments: "We're extremely satisfied about that lineup, as every single guest performer did his absolute best, and every one of them did it in their own style, making the album even more diversified. I shudder at the thought of who we might be inviting on our next album."
 

Preview of the album is available here: http://youtu.be/zqRPuU7Lns8

 
Exlibris – Aftereal
Label: Metal Mind Productions
Cat. no.: MMP CD 0746 DG
Barcode: 5907785038615
Format: CD DG
Genre:  Heavy Metal
Release date: 01.12.2014 Europe / 13.01.2015 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
1. The Continuum
2. Escape Velocity
3. The Day Of Burning
4. In The Darkest Hour
5. Omega Point
6. Before The Storm
7. King Of The Pit
8. Darker Than Black
9. Closer (feat. Tom Englund)
10. False Messiah
11. The Mental Crusade
12. Suspended Animation
 
The band was formed in late 2003 by Daniel Lechmański and Piotr Sikora. Their first studio album "Skyward" from  2006 received quite good reviews. Over the next few years, the bands struggled with line-up changes within the rhythm section, but continued to create music and to play occasional concerts. In the meantime, Daniel Lechmański joined Chain Reaction and recorded three albums with them. Also, Piotr Sikora is a member of Leash Eye since 2009. In January 2012 the band started to record their second album - "Humagination". During the recording time, it turned out that their vocalist Marcin will not be able to complete the recordings. Krzysztof Sokołowski aka Mistress of the Night  became their new frontman. As a result, the recordings ended in early 2013. Their new album "Aftereal"  is scheduled for release in late Autumn 2014. The recordings took place at ZED Studio. The vocal parts were recorded at HZ Studio, where the band's previous album "Humagination" was recorded. The mix and mastering were handled by Tomek Zalewski. The title "Aftereal" reflects the album's atmosphere and lyrics, and there was complete agreement in the band about that choice. The keyboard player Piotr Sikora comments, "Just like it was with 'Humagination', there's a certain leitmotif in the lyrics, which refers to the album's title. They describe realities other than our own - from nightmares, through some kind of fantasy, to the so-called netherworld."
 
Exlibris - lineup:
Krzysztof Sokołowski - vocals
Daniel Lechmański - guitars, vocals
Piotr Sikora - keys, orchestration, programming, vocals
Piotr Torbicz - bass
Misiek Ślusarski - drums
 
Exlibris on-line:
Exlibrisband.com
 
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Rockin' the Wall – 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall - Announcing US Theatrical Tour & DVD and Digital Release!

Featuring David Paich (Toto), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge), Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets), and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot)

Studio City, CA - Lightyear Entertainment and Specialty Studios, in association with Rockin' the Wall Studios announce the Consumer release of "Rockin' the Wall" on November 4th, 2014. And a US Fall 2014 Theatrical Tour in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. The feature length documentary offers an entertaining exploration of the power of rock music as a force for social change & liberation.  

The film by Larry Schweikart and Marc Leif is based on Schweikart's book "Seven Events That Made America America." It shows how music become a liberating force  behind the Iron Curtain and helped give strength to the anti-communist revolution.

The documentary features interviews with several well-known rock musicians, including David Paich (Toto), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets), and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot), and Mark Stein(Vanilla Fudge), as well as individuals who experienced life behind the Soviet controlled side of the wall.

The official motion picture soundtrack for "Rockin' the Wall" includes more than a dozen original or newly performed songs, featuring powerful re-makes of 60's and 70's classics "Ball of Confusion," "People Got to be Free," and "Train Kept a Rollin'" as well as original songs by Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera, and Mother's Finest, as well as all songs performed in the film.

"Music has the power to change the world!" -  David Paich (Toto)

Schweikart is going 'on tour' with the film and will be participating in post screening discussions providing audiences with a rare opportunity to get an even better understanding of this monumental moment in history.

Since September, the "Rockin' the Wall - 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall" tour has been in Dayton, Cincinnati, Greenville, Ohio, Toledo, Atlanta, Asheville, N.C., Greensboro, N.C, Raleigh, N.C., Cullowee, N.C., Danbury, CT,  Winter Garden, FL, Ave Maria, FL

Future USA Fall 2014 Tour dates below:

10/14, Wheeling, West Liberty University
10/30, Eureka, IL, Eureka College
11/4, Tacoma, University of Washington
11/6, Los Angeles, Luxe Hotel Sunset
11/7, Seton High School, Mesa, AZ
11/8, Chandler, AZ, Chandler Center for the Arts
11/9, Scottsdale, AZ, Shea Harkins Theater
11/14, Fulton, MO, Churchill Museum/Westminster College
11/20, Grand Rapids, MI, Acton Institute
12/1 (pending) Chicago, Theater of the Arts/Polish American Film Society
 
2/2015 (pending)  Notre Dame and a Dallas showing.

(All dates and locations are posted on the film's website:  www.rockinthewallstudios.com)

Schweikart is available to add more Theatrical screenings, but will need the public's help. Visit the film's website to learn how you can be a part of this amazing opportunity and get free tickets to your screening for family & friends athttp://www.rockinthewallstudios.com

"Rockin' the Wall" will be released on DVD and digitally by Lightyear Entertainment, a distributor of independent films and music founded in 1987 (www.lightyear.com), through eOne Distribution, in association with Specialty Studios, a fully integrated media, content and distribution studio that harnesses the power of socially conscious media to touch hearts and engage minds (www.specialtystudios.com).

Consumer DVD and Digital distribution will commence next month with a street date of November 4, 2014. To learn more contact Lightyear: Sky Spooner, 917-407-2771, sky@lightyear.com


Larry Schweikart, Filmmaker : 937-231-8387, larry.schweikart@gmail.com 
DVD & Digital Sales:   Margaret Poindexter,  415-382-1459,margaret@videoproject.com and Lightyear: Sky Spooner, 917-407-2771,sky@lightyear.com
Educational Licensing:  Kelsey Smoot,  415-981-9710, Kelsey@videoproject.com
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Legendary YES Singer/Songwriter Jon Anderson and Counting Crows Matt Malley To Release Charity Single “The Family Circle”


London, UK - GONZO Multimedia is proud to announce the release of a new charity single "The Family Circle" by legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson and former Counting Crows bassist Matt Malley. The money received from the single will go to the following charities: Flutie Foundation -www.flutiefoundation.org (Jon Anderson), Sahaja Yoga Meditation -www.sahajayoga.org (Matt Malley) and National Autistic Society -www.autism.org.uk (Rob Ayling, GONZO Multimedia president)

" 'Family Circle' came together when Matt sent me the beautiful music earlier this year. I sang the song and lyric idea and sent it back to Matt, thanking him for the great energy. Eventually, Matt added some more sounds and the haunting guitar solo. We decided to have all sale proceeds go to our respective charities. It's a pleasure to release this around Thanksgiving time, reminding us of our connection with our families and how our children keep us together, bonding our love of life." - Jon Anderson

"Not only am I a fan of Jon's voice but I'm a fan of his fearless spiritual outlook which appears in all of his music. A mutual friend said we should meet and got us in touch and after talking a little, Jon said, 'So send some music!' - so I had a cup of my best Darjeeling tea, went into my studio and came up with the instrumental arrangement that you hear on 'Family Circle'. I sent the file up to Jon and it came back with his marvelous voice, lyrics…everything that brought the song to becoming fully realized." - Matt Malley

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the original lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album 'Fragile' as well as the series of epic, complex pieces such as "Awaken", "Gates of Delirium" and especially "Close to the Edge" which were central to the band's success. Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group's biggest hits, including "I've Seen All Good People", "Roundabout", and "Owner of a Lonely Heart". In addition, Jon Anderson had great success with a series of albums he did with Vangelis, and most recently released the critically-acclaimed solo album entitled "Survival and Other Stories" (GONZO Multimedia). In the fall of 2014 Jon Anderson teamed up with jazz violin legend Jean-Luc Ponty to form the AndersonPonty Band.

Matt Malley is an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated songwriter who is best known for co-founding the multi-platinum selling rock band Counting Crows back in the early 90's. He appears as bassist on their biggest hit records and songs. In 2004 Matt retired from the band so he could work from his studio at home and be with his family. He is a student of the Indian Slide Guitar and a fan of Progressive Rock, Celtic Folk, World and Indian Music.

Listen to a sample of the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hATdN-XMBSQ

To purchase Jon Anderson & Matt Malley's "Family Circle": https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/family-circle-single/id911786898

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Jon Anderson's official website: www.JonAnderson.com
Matt Malley's official website: www.malleyablemusic.com
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segunda-feira, outubro 20, 2014

UK Symphonic Rock Quintet Winter In Eden Release Highly Anticipated Third Album COURT OF CONSCIENCE

London, UK - Much to the excitement of music fans worldwide, UK rock quintet Winter in Eden release their highly anticipated third album COURT OF CONSCIENCE on October 16, 2014. Recorded in Holland during 2013, the album contains eleven new songs which builds and further refines the unique style that is Winter in Eden. Featuring compelling vocals, muscular riffs, memorable hooks, swirling keyboards coupled with pounding bass and thunderous drums, the result is powerful, modern and balanced.

Produced by Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) and mixed by Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), the album also features guest vocals by Jermain van der Bogt (For All We Know/Ayreon) and an unmistakable voiceover by multi-award winning Damian Wilson (Threshold/Headspace/Maiden United). 'Court of Conscience' retains the bands signature of thought provoking lyrics mixed with memorable melodies. Whilst no two songs are alike, fans will be delighted to hear that the bands approach to this album is a familiar one. With hard and heavy anthems such as "Knife Edge" and "Toxicate", more chilled and progressive tracks such as "Burdened" and "It's Not Enough" plus the blues rock of "Affliction", this album has something for every taste and mood.

Bassist Ian Heddle reveals, "We are really pleased to have the opportunity to release 'Court of Conscience' into the world market. Whilst the digital age has broken down borders and albums can be purchased via download, some people still like to own physical copies. The previous release (Echoes of Betrayal) was only distributed throughout the UK and we would often get messages from fans around the globe asking us to send stuff here, there and everywhere! Thankfully, we now have access to Cherry Red's resources and can actually get the real thing into your favourite store...wherever you are!"

Watch the official video for the track "With Intent" taken from the album here -http://youtu.be/Zt-omW7xwXs

Winter In Eden, a dark yet beautiful cocktail of power and passion. Their music builds from delightful symphonic instrumentals to crunching aggressive Metal. Between 2009 and 2013, the band released two full length albums, two EP's and have entertained fans throughout the UK and Europe with numerous tours and festival appearances. The debut album 'Awakening' was recognised as one of the albums of the year. The track "Lies", from 'Echoes of Betrayal' was awarded Classic Rock Magazine's 'track of the day' and they have been nominated in the 'Best New Band' (2012/2013), 'Best Live Act' (2013) and 'Best Female Singer' (2012/2013/2014) categories at the annual Classic Rock Society Awards.

Winter In Eden's energetic live performances have been enjoyed by capacity crowds in the UK at events such as The Cambridge Rock Festival and various Femme Metal Festivals alongside Delain and Revamp. Most recently Winter In Eden have taken their live show into mainland Europe, performing to increasing numbers in the Netherlands and Belgium, playing with acts such as Stream of Passion and Maiden uniteD.

Winter In Eden is:

Vicky Johnson - Vocals
Steve Johnson - Keyboards
Samuel Cull - Guitars
Ian Heddle - Bass
Steve Hauxwell – Drums

"Winter In Eden are the best female-fronted symphonic rock band Britain has to offer right now" - Classic Rock Magazine

"Albums as wonderful as this one from new British bands do not come along every day. It has been a complete revelation to me" - Fireworks

"The band stands out for their song writing, their vocals and their musicianship. And they're British too. Every song on here is first class" - Powerplay

"Fabulous set by a band destined for greatness" - Classic Rock Society

"All the quality and all the potential" - Dominion/Terroriser



Tracks:

1. KNIFE EDGE
2. WITH INTENT
3. CRITICAL MASS PART 1 - BURDENED
4. TOXICATE
5. ORDER OF YOUR FAITH
6. IT'S NOT ENOUGH
7. BEFORE IT BEGAN
8. THE SCRIPT
9. CONSTANT TOMORROWS
10. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
11. AFFLICTION

Official website - www.winterineden.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winter-In-Eden/110545798972772
Contact: enquiries@winterineden.com
Management and Bookings In the UK: Lycan Media Group
info@lycanmedia.co.uk
Outside the UK: JBM Events
info@jbmevents.com

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sexta-feira, outubro 17, 2014

World-Renowned Guitar Player Steve Hunter Releases Live CD & DVD 'Tone Poems Live'

"Steve is a wonderful musician with great chops and a big heart." - Peter Gabriel

Los Angeles, CA - For the first time ever, Blues Rock Guitarist Steve Hunter, renowned for his work with Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper, is captured on film playing a career-spanning anthology in an intimate setting with some of the worlds finest players.

Also featuring Tony Levin, Phil Aaberg and Alvino Bennett!

The DVD, titled 'Tone Poems Live', was filmed on August 24th 2013 at a recording studio in LA. Alongside Steve was Tony Levin on Bass (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) Phil Aaberg on Keyboards (Elvin Bishop, Peter Gabriel) Alvino Bennett on Drums (Dave Mason, Robin Trower).

They rehearsed for two days and filmed on the third day as though it were in front of an audience. Fourteen tunes, each played twice, with no overdubs added later. The material was chosen from most of Steve's solo albums plus a few covers, including 'Solsbury Hill' 'What's Going On' and Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Riviera Paradise'.

"The soulful notes that Steve Hunter plays have the perfect balance of fat warm tone, taste and personality" - Steve Vai

This is the first time Steve Hunter has ever been filmed doing his own material plus material of his own choice. Steve is now legally blind and although not out of the question, touring has become more of a challenge. The recording session was produced and recorded by Brian Brinkerhoff and Paul Lani.

Tony Levin: "Steve is one of those wonderful musicians who speaks from the heart"

Phil Aaberg: "There's something about the subtlety, the texture and the tone quality that he gets with an individual note, to me that's a great guitar player"

Alvino Bennett: "I'm hearing all three Kings; Albert, BB and Freddy"

Jason Becker: "I can't put into words how much your soul comes out of your fingers. Everyone should see and hear this DVD"!

Watch some of the DVD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68-xsbfVypI

To purchase Steve Hunter's 'Tone Poems Live' DVD:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevehunter5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00NLLZBWC/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

To purchase Steve Hunter's 'Tone Poems Live' CD:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevehunter4
http://www.amazon.com/Tone-Poems-Live-Steve-Hunter/dp/B00N83WL58/ref=sr_1_9?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1411047178&sr=1-9&keywords=steve+hunter
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tone-poems-live/id910345911

Steve Hunter's website: www.stevehunter.com
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Hungarian progressive dark metal band Dreamgrave announces debut LP 'Presentiment'


Hungarian progressive dark metal band Dreamgrave announces debut LP 'Presentiment'. Dreamgrave is a Hungarian progressive dark metal band relaunched in September 2012. We would like to find press coverage for our debut LP, called 'Presentiment'. Our first track from the album 'False Sense of Confidence' is available at our Bandcamp page, where the album can be pre-ordered:
 

After the unexpected success of the Deadborn Dreams demo the band had troubles finding stable, lasting members. While the search has taken up several years, founder and band leader Dömötör Gyimesi worked on his ideas which eventually became the foundation for the Presentiment LP. In September 2012 he met János Mayer which has not only shifted the songs towards a more progressive approach but became the turning point in the band's history. In September 2013 the band started recording the demos with the beautiful soprano of Mária Molnár. After a lot of hard work and with the help of Gergő Drahota and Jenő Godó the band finally went into the studio to record the Presentiment LP, a concept album consisting of eight progressive dark metal movements.
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Kinks Legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Davies To Release New Album 'Rippin Up Time'!

New York, NY - The man who forever changed the sound of rock 'n' roll when he invented distortion, Kinks legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material called 'Rippin' Up Time' on New York based Red River Entertainment. Produced by Dave Davies & David Nolte, the new CD features 10 original new songs written in the classic Kinks style that fans of all ages will want to hear. Listen to 'Rippin Up Time' here.

Dave Davies founded the Kinks in the early 1960's and forever changed music after he sliced up the speaker cone of a little green amp and created a revolutionary, distorted guitar tone and frenetic solo on the song "You Really Got Me". Musicologist Joe Harrington described the Kinks influence: " 'You Really Got Me', 'All Day And All Of The Night' ... were predecessors of the whole three-chord genre ... The Kinks did a lot to help turn rock n roll into rock." In 1998, writer Bill Crowley wrote, "As lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks, Dave Davies is one of the most unpredictable and original forces in rock, without whom guitar-rock styles including heavy metal and punk would have been inconceivable. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave's massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day."

Dave explains that 'Rippin Up Time' is about "a man's reflections of the past, his fears, anxieties and optimism about the present and hopeful expectations about the future. I had a lot of ideas in my head thinking about the past and how we started and the Kinks and my own life and the present and what's happening with my life now and concerns and worries, anxieties about the future. I suddenly had an image of all the times overlapping as if they're all in one place in my mind. I thought I'd just write it from the point of view of a dream. It's a mixture of emotions that I was going through as I was writing the songs, some would be happy or reflective or sad."

Hard hitting tracks "Johnny Adams", "Nosey Neighbours" and title track "Rippin Up Time" show Dave's classic riffs, distinctive singing and playing style while songs like "Semblance of Sanity" and "Mindwash" take the listener to otherworldly, inner landscapes. Dave's son musician/producer Russ Davies' appearance is a surprise treat with his smokey vocals on "In the Old Days" and "Through my Window". Says Dave, "It was wonderful working with my son Russ Davies and old friend David Nolte on this project and am really excited about the album." Dave's accent and cockney brogue gives a delightful English flavour to many tracks. He shows his sensitive side in the pensive, futuristic ballad "Between the Towers" while "King of Karaoke" takes a humorous look at many people's favorite pastime. David Nolte's musical contributions and thoughtful co-production throughout 'Rippin Up Time' reveals an inspiring creative collaboration. Former E1 and PolyGram executive Bob Frank's Red River label which is distributed via Sony RED in the US is proud to be releasing 'Rippin Up Time' due out on October 28, 2014.

In a recent interview with Andy Greene of Rolling Stone, Dave imparted, "I like to work quick. You want to attack an idea when it's living and breathing. I didn't want to reach the stage where I heard the songs so many times I began to second guess myself, which has happened in the past." (read the entire Rolling Stone interview here)

Since the early days, Dave Davies has worked on a slew of critically acclaimed records, ranging from solo hit single "Death of a Clown", to experimental Kinks records like 'Village Green Preservation Society' and 'Arthur' as well as the classic 'Lola' in the 70's. In the 80's Dave released experimentally prescient solo work like the eponymous album titled 'Dave Davies' or 'AFL1-3603' named after himself and/or the barcode symbol face cover art. His mainstream success continued in the 80's on hit Kinks albums 'Low Budget' and 'State of Confusion'. In the 90's he released more solo work such as 'Bug' and the compilation 'Unfinished Business'. His songs have been featured in films by John Carpenter and on TV shows like 'The Sopranos', which used his tune "Living On A Thin Line". His tell-all autobiographical book 'Kink' was well received in the late 90's as well. In recent years, Dave has collaborated creatively with his sons. In 2010 he worked with son Russell Davies in the Aschere Project to create the hauntingly, beautiful rock electronica album 'Two Worlds'. The film 'Mystical Journey', directed by son Martin Davies, narrates Dave's longtime interest in the paranormal, Eastern philosophies and spirituality (the film inspired Julien Temple s BBC documentary 'Kinkdom Kome'). In 2013 Dave released 'I Will Be Me' on Cleopatra Records. No matter how diverse the ambition, Dave Davies puts his heart and soul in all of his projects.

Ever the visionary legend always ahead of his time, from slashing up a speaker cone all those years ago to his new release 'Rippin In Time', Dave Davies, rocks the past, present and, no doubt, the future!

Tracks include:
1. Ripping Up Time
2. Semblance of Sanity
3. King of Karaoke
4. Front Room
5. Johnny Adams
6. Nosey Neighbours
7. Mindwash
8. Between the Towers
9. In The Old Days
10. Through My Window

Dave Davies 'Rippin Up Time' is available for pre-order on Amazon

Dave Davies embarks a 13-date American solo tour beginning November 11th in Milwaukee. He will be performing several songs from the new album, along with all the Kinks classics!

Dave Davies tour dates:

11th Nov, 2014 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
12th Nov, 2014 - City Winery Chicago. Chicago, IL
13th Nov, 2014 - City Winery Chicago. Chicago, IL
14th Nov, 2014 - The Magic Bag, Ferndale, MI
18th Nov, 2014 - Pullo Center, York, PA.
19th Nov, 2014 - The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA
20th Nov, 2014 - Infinity Hall, Norfolk, CT
21st Nov, 2014 - Infinity Hall, Norfolk, CT
22nd Nov, 2014 - Musikfest Café, ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem, PA
24th Nov, 2014 - City Winery, New York, NY
25th Nov, 2014 - City Winery, New York, NY
26th Nov, 2014 - The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, MA
28th Nov, 2014 - BergenPAC, Englewood, NJ

Kinks news!

On October 14, Legacy Recordings will celebrate 50 years of Kinkdom with the historic release of 'The Essential Kinks', the first-ever career-spanning retrospective anthology comprised of key recordings made for the Pye/Reprise, RCA, Arista and Columbia labels (track list below), and fully endorsed by the band. On November 10, Legacy will release an expanded CD/DVD deluxe edition of 'Muswell Hillbillies', The Kinks' 1971 masterpiece of working class social observation, a musical statement remarkably relevant in today's world. Newly remastered from the original analog tapes, 'Muswell Hillbillies' includes the original album in its entirety as well as nine bonus tracks (seven of them previously unavailable in North America), and a DVD of rare 1972 television appearances (never released in North America).
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Airbag - Pre-order Bjorn's new solo album!

Bjorn Riis - Lullabies in a Car Crash
Pre-order Bjørn's new solo album Lullabies in a Car Crash and get it signed! Out in stores November 3rd.

Since Airbag's last release, The Greatest Show on Earth, Bjørn has been working on his solo debut. Lullabies in a Car Crash feature six songs with a coherent and thematical composition. From the opening track, 'A New Day', to the closing title track the listener is taken on a sonic journey of lush soundscapes and hard-hitting riffs. Bjørn's soulful guitar playing and low-key vocals creates a rich listening experience.

"This is not a huge departure from the Airbag sound but rather a chance for me to explore different musical directions and landscapes. It's very much a homage to my roots and influences." - Bjørn

"Lullabies in a Car Crash" is available for pre-order in the following formats:

Limited edition CD digisleeve presented as a vinyl replica

Double vinyl gatefold 180g heavy weight

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Distorted Harmony - New live video and confirmed November concerts.

◦ We just released a new video from our "Chain Reaction Live" concert at Barby Tel Aviv - As One.

◦ We're coming to The Netherlands for 3 shows this November!

We're very excited, so if you're "in the neighbourhood", make sure you're there!

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