domingo, outubro 09, 2016

DARK TRANQUILLITY release album title track "Atoma"; album pre-order starts today!



On November 4th, 2016, DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their 11th album Atomaworldwide through Century Media Records. The band has just released an animated video for the album's title track!

Watch the video for "Atoma" here: https://youtu.be/C_voh9WFbsM.

The band comments: "The title track is one of the catchiest and most direct numbers on "Atoma" and already feels like a future live favorite. The first 30 seconds could be heard on one of our studio documentary clips, but here is "Atoma" in its full glory. Enjoy!"

As of now, Atoma is available for pre-order at CMDistro.com! The album is available as Ltd. 2CD Mediabook in Slipcase (Europe only) or Ltd. 2CD Digipak (North America only), as CD Jewelcase and Gatefold LP+CD.

The bonus disc features the songs "The Absolute" and "Time Out Of Place" showcasing a very different side of the band. Recorded and mixed by Anders Lagerfors at Nacksving studios, these tracks are among the darkest and most brooding ever from the band, but their experimental nature make them far removed from the usual metal territory.

The band explains, "A lot of our songs start out as pieces of music written on piano/ keyboards before getting transformed into guitar driven metal. With this recording, we wanted to explore what would happen if we instead let the material take another direction, and we're extremely thrilled by the result."

These songs will exclusively be available on the Ltd. CD editions of Atoma and won't appear on the digital album.

The gatefold LP is available in different vinyl colors and also includes the full album on CD.

Black vinyl - available worldwide
Blue vinyl - limited to 400 copies, exclusively available at Bengans in Sweden
Dark Green - limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at CDon in Scandinavia
Clear vinyl - limited to 400 copies, only available in North America
Transparent Blue vinyl - limited to 300 copies exclusively through CMDistro.com in North America
Transparent Red vinyl - limited to 200 copies, exclusively available throughCMDistro.com in Europe

You can also pre-order the digital album at one of the following outlets and instantly get the tracks "Atoma" and the previously released "The Pitiless"!
iTunes
AmazonMP3

Atoma was recorded at Rogue Music in Gothenburg, the studio owned by D.T. keyboardist Martin Brändström. Mixing duties were handled by David Castillo, known for his work with bands such as Katatonia, Opeth and Candlemass. The striking cover artwork was once again created by the band's guitarist Niklas Sundin.

On Thursday November 3, 2016 NYC will be treated to a very special listening party presented by Century Media Records & Duff's Brooklyn. The DARK TRANQUILLITY listening party will allow guests to be among the FIRST to hear Atoma in its entirety as well as exclusive opportunities to meet the ENTIRE band!

Raffles for the new album, including tickets to the November 4th
show at the Gramercy Music Hall, signings, and much more to be revealed at the listening party. Free entry and doors at 6pm. For additional information visit: 



All dates for the U.S. fall/winter tour with label mates Swallow The Sun, and special guests Enforcer and Starkill below. Stay tuned for details on early 2017 European tour dates to be announced! 
DARK TRANQUILLITY US tour dates with Swallow The Sun, Enforcer and Starkill
11.04.2016 The Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
11.05.2016 Palladium Upstairs, Worcester, MA
11.06.2016 Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia, PA
11.07.2016 The Filmore, Silver Spring, MD
11.08.2016 Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
11.09.2016 Foufonues Electriques, Montreal, Canada
11.10.2016 Le Cercle, Quebec, Canada
11.11.2016 Mavericks, Ottawa, Canada
11.12.2016 The Opera House, Toronto, Canada
11.13.2016 Token Lounge, Westland, MI
11.14.2016 The Altar Bar, Pittsburgh, PA
11.15.2016 The Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
11.16.2016 Park Street Saloon, Columbus, OH
11.19.2016 Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN
11.20.2016 Fubar, Saint Louis, MO
11.22.2016 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
11.25.2016 Rickshaw Theatre, North Vancouver, Canada
11.26.2016 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
11.27.2016 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
11.28.2016 PBJ's, Reno, NV
11.29.2016 Slim's, San Francisco, CA
11.30.2016 City National Grove, Anaheim, CA
12.01.2016 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
12.02.2016 LVCS, Las Vegas, NV
12.03.2016 Club Red, Mesa, AZ
12.05.2016 Trees, Dallas, TX
12.06.2016 Cine El Rey, Mcallen, TX
12.07.2016 Scout Bar, Houston, TX 

DARK TRANQUILLITY online:
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Your Royal Madness new album released 30/09/2016



Your Royal Madness released Vallila Sessions EP 30.9.2016 @ YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play,

Deezer and XBoxMusic. This ep is the first out of three-ep series.

Songs can also be listened here:



"We are progressive, graceful and atmospheric. We are noble fools and best served live!"

"Royal" stands for grandeur and "Madness" for freaking out. Lyrics are telling mainly about courage,

self-esteem and love. You might hear influences from Arcturus, Muse, Faith No More, Pink Floyd,

Guns 'n' Roses and Anathema just to mention a few... 

 BIOGRAPHY 

Your Royal Madness was formed in Vantaa, Finland, in the year 2010. After Profuse was buried, Mirka and Mr. Jones

decided to keep on rockin'.  Mr. Jones had played with Matti in Yearning and Absent Silence so he knew that this guy

can really play the guitar. Matti was asked to join in and things slowly started to happen. An internet ad helped them to

find Juha as a drummer. Rude, old friend and a great bass player, was chosen to play the bass. In 2012 Your Royal Madness

released a 4-­song demo and won a band contest which was organized by a bar in Vantaa. As a prize they had studio time for

album recording. Debut album "I" was released in January 2015. Vallila Sessions –ep will be released 30.9.2016!

Plenty of gigs has been played over the years.

Your Royal Madness is an intense live band and worth checking out!

The members have also played in these bands: Yearning, Profuse, Absent Silence, Dark Sarah,

Hammerhed, Dustin United Band, Sähköpaimen, Lazy Whale, Void in Black, Wolfchild, Lost Madison, The Mr Chaos Trio,

Whipping Post, Distance, Jolene...  All of them have been playing for a long time.

YOUR ROYAL MADNESS:
Mirka Huttunen – vocals
Matti Salonen – guitar and backing vocals
Mr. Jones Huttunen - keyboards
Rude Rothstén – bass
Juha Pihlaja – drums

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Knight Area Poll: Heaven And Beyond on vinyl?



Poll: Heaven And Beyond on vinyl?

With the upcoming release of the new Knight Area album Heaven and Beyond", we may have the possibility to release the album also on vinyl. This would be the very first Knight Area release on vinyl ever, so we may safely say it would be a unique item. We would be really like to know if you would be interested in this.

Selecting one of the options below is not committing you to anything, we only want to get an impression how many people might be interested which will be important for our decision whether or not to make this available to you!

Please help us by clicking on one of the options below:


Thank you for your kind participation!
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Symphonic Rock Icons Renaissance To Tour The US Fall 2016

Also making a long awaited return to the Midwest!

Symphonic rock icons Renaissance featuring legendary singer Annie Haslam will be performing in the US in support of their latest DVD release "Live at The Union Chapel"! Filmed at The Union Chapel in London UK on April 16, 2015 by Paul Green Productions, with lighting by Russell 'Tigger' Matthews, the DVD features Renaissance performing such favorite classics as "Carpet of the Sun", "Ocean Gypsy", "Mother Russia", "Ashes are Burning" and newer pieces "Symphony of Light" and "Grandine il Vento" to an ecstatic audience! Also included are informative band interviews. The DVD is NTSC all-region, with LPCM stereo and Dolby Digital surround audio tracks. 

Watch the trailer:

Renaissance Fall 2016 US Tour Dates:

Nov 03 Infinity Music Hall - Hartford, CT Tickets
Nov 04 Tupelo Music Hall - Londonderry, NH Tickets 
Nov 09 Musikfest at ArtsQuest - Bethlehem, PA Tickets  
Nov 10 Tralf Music Hall - Buffalo, NY Tickets  
Nov 11 The Kent Stage - Kent, OH Tickets 
Nov 12 Arcada Theatre - Saint Charles, IL Tickets
Nov 13 Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall - Milwaukee, WI Tickets

Renaissance is a band with a rich history unique unto themselves as progressive rock pioneers who rose from the ashes of the seminal UK rock band, The Yardbirds. Acclaimed for their unique blending of progressive rock with classical and symphonic influences, the band's career has spanned forty plus years spearheaded by the 5 octave voice of Annie Haslam and the masterful songwriting skills of Michael Dunford. They are widely considered to be the band that most successfully and routinely utilized the sound of a full orchestra in their recordings.

In the early years Renaissance toured Europe extensively. It wasn't long before influential progressive rock stations in the US, such as WNEW (NYC), WMMR (Philadelphia) and WHFS (Washington) were turning on America to Renaissance. Before too long the band started thrilling concertgoers on the world's most distinguished stages, from Carnegie Hall in NYC with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, to the Royal Albert Hall in London with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Chorale Society. In 1978 they had a top ten hit in the UK with 'Northern Lights', which has become a classic radio favorite, still demanding regular airplay to this day.

The band eventually disbanded in the late 1980's at which time Annie Haslam launched a solo career. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original founding of Renaissance, Michael and Annie in 2009 decided to form a new touring band. More recently they have toured the UK, Belgium, Holland, Israel, Portugal, North America, Canada, Japan and South Korea and produced their first album in 13 years entitled "Symphony of Light". The album is a testament to the unforgettable melodies that Michael Dunford infused into his work, Michael died prematurely in 2012.

Renaissance toured Europe in April 2015, the first in over 35 years! The tour was very successful and the fans loved every minute! They returned to England in April 2016 for another successful tour of concert halls and opera houses.

The current personnel of Renaissance include: Annie Haslam lead vocals, Rave Tesar keyboards, Tom Brislin keyboards, Mark Lambert acoustic guitars, Leo Traversa bass guitar, and Frank Pagano drums.

Watch the recent Renaissance/Annie Haslam music video for Cry to the World (with Ian Anderson on flute!): https://youtu.be/finJd6nNo84

To purchase the Renaissance "Live at The Union Chapel" DVD go to: http://renaissancetouring.com/store;
The DVD is also being sold through Amazon. Signed copies by Annie Haslam are also available through the Renaissance online store. 
The Audio version of Renaissance "Live at The Union Chapel" is available at the Renaissance online store, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Radio Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music, Microsoft Groove, and MediaNet

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NYC Prog Ensemble IZZ To Release New Album “Ampersand, Volume 2”



IZZ set to release their new album, "Ampersand, Volume 2", on October 11th, 2016. Comprised of 12 brand new studio tracks, "Ampersand, Volume 2" contains songs that highlight the band's passion for songwriting, melody and diversity of styles and sounds. 

From the band: 

Sometimes music is just music. Songwriters and artists create works about which they are passionate. Sometimes these works fall into a certain category; sometimes they don't.

Ampersand, Volume 2 is a brand new IZZ album. These are songs that reflect our passion for songwriting and our exploration of music created at once from both the heart and the head.

Ampersand, Volume 2 is the perfect vehicle for these songs because, until now, they have been orphans. Just as the tracks on the first volume of Ampersand did not find a home on any previous IZZ album, these songs have been biding their time, waiting for their moment. Now they have it.

We hope you enjoy listening to these songs as much as we enjoyed crafting, arranging and recording them. While these songs may not fit into a specific category, we trust that you will agree that they fit into the category known as IZZ.

"Ampersand, Volume 2" will be available for download on iTunes, Amazon.com and all other digital download retailers on October 11th. Physical copies of the "Ampersand, Volume 2" CD, (including a limited amount of autographed copies of the CD) will be available starting the week of October 24th in North America directly from the IZZ website:www.izzmusic.com. For international purchase of the CD, please visit www.izzmusic.com for a listing of international vendors.

"Ampersand, Volume 2" Track Listing:

1. Penelope
2. Fine
3. Burn (If You Let It)
4. Take Me by the Hand
5. The Telephone
6. Forever
7. Hail Double Knob, Children of Mars
8. Again and Again
9. 84th and Amsterdam
10. Ascension in Time
11. Spellbound in the Vortex
12. Ready to Go

Watch the lyric video for "Fine":


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quarta-feira, outubro 05, 2016

MOSTLY AUTUMN RECORDS..


It seems so long ago since the release of Dressed in Voices and a new album is long overdue, so we're so happy to announce : -
Sight of Day – the new album from Mostly Autumn
As usual we are asking for your help to fund this project so we are offering a pre-order limited edition double album, the second disc of which will be songs only available on this edition and limited to 2000 copies.
The limited edition will be shipping as soon as humanly possible -  latest January 2017 – we'll keep you informed of progress,  with the general release single album planned for late February (TBC).
 
As always, your amazing support means the world to us
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Very much looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, starting in Leamington next Sunday.
Exciting times ahead….
Bryan Josh



See Mostly Autumn Live... 

OCTOBER
09  Leamington Assembly - Will be a special show (3pm start) 

NOVEMBER
26 The Citadel St Helens
27 The Waterfront    Norwich  

DECEMBER
02  Spirit of 66  Verviers  Belgium  
03  De Boerderij  Zoetermeer  NL   
11  Robin 2  Bilston   
15  The Stables  Wavendon  Milton Keynes  
16  Academy 3  Manchester   
18  Engine Rooms  Southampton 
 
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domingo, outubro 02, 2016

Santana IV: Live At The House of Blues Las Vegas. Join Us for The Ultimate Experience with Carlos To Benefit Milagro



We are pleased to announce the release of Santana IV: Live At The House Of Blues Las Vegas. The energy packed live show will be available worldwide on October 21st, 2016 in DVD+2CD, Blu-ray+2CD, and Digital Formats and in Japan on October 7. This release captures the long anticipated reunion of the classic late-sixties / early-seventies line-up of Santana -- Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals); Neal Schon (guitar, vocals); Gregg Rolie (hammond B3, lead vocals); Michael Shrieve (drums) & Michael Carabello (congas, percussion, backing vocals), joined by Karl Perazzo (percussion, vocals), Benny Rietveld (bass) David K. Mathews (keyboards), with special guest vocalist Ronald Isley.

TRACK LISTING
1) Soul Sacrifice  
2) Jingo  
3) Evil Ways  
4) Everybody's Everything  
5) Shake It  
6) Anywhere You Want To Go  
7) Medley: Choo Choo / All Aboard  
8) Samba Pa Ti  
9) Medley: Batuka / No One To Depend On  
10) Leave Me Alone  
11) Sueños  
12) Caminando 
13) Medley: Blues Magic / Echizo  
14) Come As You Are  
15) Yambu  
16) Medley: Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen / Oye Como Va
17) Medley: Love Makes The World Go Round (w/ Ronald Isley) 
18) Freedom In Your Mind (w/ Ronald Isley)  
19) Toussaint L'Overture
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KYROS (ex-Synaesthesia) to Return With New, Double Album “Vox Humana”

Multi-national Alternative / Progressive Rock outfit KYROS, formerly known as Synaesthesia — are set to return later this Fall with a release of their independently produced and engineered double album entitled Vox Humana, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed eponymous debut album, Synaesthesia, released in 2014 through GEP Records.

A culmination of approximately three years of writing, recording and mixing with efforts from all members; Adam Warne on vocals, keyboards and mixing, Joey Frevola on guitars and programming, Sam Higgins on vocals, guitars and additional programming, Peter Episcopo on vocals and bass guitar and Robin Johnson on drums and percussion, are proud to present Vox Humana as KYROS' first professional release as a band since transitioning from a solo studio project whilst signed to GEP Records. The album also features a full live brass section with parts arranged by Raymond Hearne, more known as the drummer in the progressive metal band, Haken. Mastering of the album was expertly undertaken by Jens Bogren at the Fascination Street Studios (Haken, DragonForce and Opeth) in Sweden.

Guitarist and singer Sam Higgins says, "Vox Humana has been the catalyst for a huge amount of change, and I feel that it is a tremendous step forward for us as a band. It has led us to go independent, something we decided on for a great number of reasons, but the big one is that when push comes to shove, we know exactly what we want from our music and we needed control of that. Maybe it's naive and maybe it's arrogant, but ultimately we need the decisions to be ours, that way the end product is something that is a true expression of our vision as a band. The end result is a concept double album, spanning a broad range of sounds, with a narrative that explores themes around what it is to be human.

"Looking back, it almost seems inevitable that such an ambitious project would have a profound effect on our outlook as a band."

Accompanying the release of the double album is the independent release of the band's first maxi-single, entitled "Cloudburst." This release includes the album mix of the track, as well as a special edition single edit, instrumental mix and newly written extended version of "Cloudburst." This maxi single release also features mastering efforts from Jens Bogren.

"As well as the album, we will be releasing a maxi single, inspired by the 12" singles of the 80's. We are all huge fans of Trevor Horn, so it was an easy decision to make. Taking 'Cloudburst' as the single was another easy decision, the song is heavily synth- driven, and has quite a 'poppy' sound to it, which made it the perfect choice. Hopefully the alternate versions of the song will give people a deeper insight into the track," Higgins commented.

The double album, Vox Humana will be released through KMG Music in November as a physical premium double-CD package available from the band's online merch store and Amazon and digitally through online outlets such as iTunes, Napster, Tidal, Amazon MP3 and Spotify.

The maxi-single, "Cloudburst" will also be released through KMG Music as a physical and digital release within the coming weeks.

KYROS on the web:

www.kyrosmusic.com

www.kyrosmediagroup.com

https://www.facebook.com/KyrosOfficial/

KYROS line-up:

Adam Warne – vocals, keyboards, mixing
Joey Frevola – guitars, programming
Sam Higgings – vocals, guitars, programming
Peter Episcopo – vocals, bass
Robin Johnson – drums, percussions


About KYROS:

Not afraid to take songwriting and musical experimentation to a whole new level by pushing the boundaries. Creating fresh, new and exciting music with influences ranging from eighties pop e.g. Depeche Mode and Kate Bush through to modern post-progressive and alternative rock music such as Muse and Porcupine Tree.

KYROS (known as Synaesthesia 2012-2015) formed in 2012 in London, England and consists of Adam Warne on lead vocals and keyboards, Joey Frevola and Sam Higgins on guitar, Peter Episcopo on bass guitar and Robin Johnson on drums. The five piece came together after Adam was in need of completing the band line up to transition from a solo studio project to a fully fledged performing and writing group.

Although only having existed for a few years, the group has already released a critically acclaimed debut album and a successful limited edition EP. The debut album featured artwork designed by Freyja Dean, the daughter of legendary album cover artist Roger Dean. Songs from these two releases have received airplay on various radio stations including Team Rock Radio. On top of this, KYROS has performed a number of impressive shows ranging from festival dates in UK, Germany and USA to supporting high profile bands such as Marillion and Anathema. In 2015, the band performed sixteen dates across Europe supporting Spock's Beard, all with hugely receptive crowds and positive reactions.

KYROS has also gained positive reactions from within the press. They received top spot in the 'Tip for 2014' and runner up in the 'Tip for 2016' awards from Prog Magazine as well as a nomination for the 'Limelight' category within the Progressive Music Awards. Their debut album received critical acclaim from all over the spectrum. The band has attracted interviews and article write-ups from respected journalists such as Malcolm Dome and Rich Wilson. Both gave positive words regarding the debut album and their thoughts on the future and direction of the band. Wilson described the album as being "an exceptional debut from a band who will only improve."

In Autumn 2016, KYROS will be independently releasing a maxi single entitled "Cloudburst," which is to be shortly followed by a double-album called Vox Humana. This album will mark the band's fourth overall release as well as being the band's second official album release.
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New album proposes the fusion of rhythms like Angra’s Holy Land



It has been 20 years since heavy metal icons from Brazil Angra released "Holy Land", the second album of a yet promising career,  with a revolutionary fusion of rock and metal stuff and Brazilian culture. The esthetic is the same used by multi instrumentalist from São Paulo, Bruno Mansini, at his third album, "The Golden Soul", yet available in CD (shop at brunomansini@gmail.com) or online purchase at bandcamp (brunomansini.bandcamp.com).    

Raised with distinct proposes than the previous ones ("Dreams from the Earth" and "Secret Signs of Green"), "The Golden Soul" brings 10 tracks based on progressive passages between hard rock nuances, also embraced by Brazilian music swing, besides oriental music incursions to build the right atmosphere where Mansini sings about the quest for the sacred or the journey through the self-knowledge.   

Mansini discovers at the middle of the composition process of the new album, yet with many of the songs recorded, that he had something similar of what Angra did long time ago – and still fresh and worldwide admirable. "It was a natural process because the deep immersion into Brazilian rhythms and also oriental references", he tells. 

So full of details and rich of elements as the mentioned Angra's Holy Land, "The Golden Soul" works, first of all, with the fusion of progressive rock and ethnic music. At "Wonders of the Word", for example, percussive pulses which increase the song and offer the right break at the progressive structure, besides the slight sitar at the introduction.  "Enlightened Skies" run smoothly supported by guitar solos and percussions. 

"The Brazilian music is a constant in my life and all elements that I carried to 'The Golden Soul' shows how important and mature are to my career add any rhythm of the diversity Brazilian culture, that offer so many possibilities even in a prog rock oriented music", revels Mansini.  

 "The Golden Soul" for pre sale: www.facebook.com/brunomansinicomposer.

 New músic "Enlightned Skies": www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qTBxAv48gc. 

 "Wonders of the World" and many more at https://soundcloud.com/bruno-mansini/wonders-of-the-world

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Nineteen-73 Artists Promotions are very proud to present the third album from eclectic Canadian Prog outfit Half Past Four.



Half Past Four have been compared to early-80s King Crimson. Yet the comparisons vary wildly from track to track. While one piece might sound reminiscent of late-70s Yes, listeners might feel the influence of early Pink Floyd in the next piece, followed by Kate Bush in the mid-80s. Like the best of progressive rock music, the listener cannot predict where the band will take them next.

Mini-album Land of the Blind offers 5 intricate, beautifully-crafted and wildly varied tracks, including the playful "Mood Operator" and fans of cult 70s Canadian art-rockers Max Webster will be delighted at the bold cover of "Toronto Tontos".

The band:
Kyree Vibrant - lead vocals
Dmitry Lesov - bass guitar, chapman stick, vocals
Igor Kurtzman - keyboards, vocals
Constantin Necrasov - guitars, vocals
Marcello Ciurleo - drums

A video for Mood Operator can be viewed below:

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ACID MUFFIN: NEW ALBUM “BLOOP”

Valery Records and V-Promotion are proud to announce the release of the album "Bloop" by Acid Muffin.



Acid Muffin is a power trio that plays an experimental and melodic Rock, clearly inspired by the sound of the Alternative Grunge of the 90s.

After a first demo recorded in 2012, the band, composed by Marco Pasqualucci  as guitarist and vocalist, Grabiel Alvarez  as bass player and chorist and Andrea Latini  as drummer, decided in 2013 to give birth to his first official project titled "Nameless", a five tracks EP made of sounds coming from Grunge tradition and Post Rock atmosphere. After a strong live activity throughout Italy, including shows with Arcane Roots, Il Teatro Degli Orrori, L7 and other international acts, the band has just finished working on first full-length "Bloop".

 The new sound that you'll find in their forthcoming album is the exactly one that actually identifies the Acid Muffin: majestic and theatrical, a middle path between the surreal sound of Post Rock and the brainy music of Alternative Rock, absolutely modern and innovative.

The new album "Bloop" will be released on 28th October, 2016 by Valery Records, it will be distributed by Audioglobe and it  will be available on Itunes.

In addition to many live dates of the band to be confirmed , here below those already confirmed in collaboration with K2Music  :

17th September, 2016: Unplugged @ I Love Rock' n' Roll - Parco del Cavaticcio (Bologna)

24th September, 2016: Dog' n' Roll IX Edizione - Musica e Solidarietà'
@ Punkrazio - Pomezia (Roma)
Evening in support of the volunteers of Marilu' canine association

•          9 Novembre 2016: Legend Club - Milano

•          10 Novembre 2016: Officina degli Angeli Music Club - Verona

•          11 Novembre: Sidro Club - Savignano sul Rubicone (FC)

•          12 Novembre 2016: Borderline - Pisa

•          13 Novembre 2016: Blah Blah – Torino
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Anderson / Stolt - 'Know' video launched





Anderson / Stolt, the brand new duo of legendary Yes vocalist & singer/songwriter Jon Anderson, and progressive rock veteran Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic), recently released their debut album 'Invention of Knowledge' via InsideOut Music, which received much acclaim internationally.

Following on from the release of the 'Knowing' video last month, they are now pleased to reveal a new clip for the track 'Know...', created by Jon's daughter and much acclaimed photographer, Deborah Anderson. 

You can watch the video here: 

The video for 'Knowing' is available to watch here: 

Jon Anderson recently picked up the Prog God award, presented to him by Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin of ARW at the Progressive Music Awards 2016 in London. Jon joins illustrious company, with previous winners representing some of the most legendary musicians in progressive rock, including the aforementioned Rick Wakeman, Peter Gabriel, Ian Anderson & Tony Banks.

'Invention Of Knowledge' charted in several countries upon release including USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy & Netherlands.

 You can buy the album on CD, LP & digital download below:

InsideOut Music Shop:

iTunes:

Amazon:


Jon Anderson recently had this to say about the new record: ".....Music is always the driving force in my life...working with such a wonderful musician as Roine Stolt made the creation of this album very unique,we are very excited with the release of 'Invention of Knowledge'."

Roine Stolt adds: "It is not aiming at being new Yes music; just new music, modern and classical, rock and ethno, tribal and orchestrated, grooving and floating. Hopefully in the true spirit of "progressive" - leaning forward, surprising and also comforting with familiar run-arounds. 

We've been "inventing" as we go along - Jon is an endless source of new ideas. We've been bouncing ideas back and forth for months and as a result there are probably dozens of versions of these songs.  It's been a very interesting and rewarding time and the result is just insanely detailed."

InsideOut label-head Thomas Waber comments: "I have been talking to Jon for ages about making an album of 'Yes music' - as Jon calls it - and Roine seemed like the perfect guy for him to work with. I am really happy that it has finally happened and I am also thrilled with the material they have come up with. I think it will please a lot of fans!"

The idea came to life swiftly off the back of a performance from Roine's band Transatlantic, and Jon Anderson on the Progressive Nation At Sea Cruise in 2014, and was initially instigated by InsideOut Music label boss Thomas Waber.  The duo set about crafting new music in the spirit of early epic works such as 'Tales From Topographic Oceans', 'Olias Of Sunhillow' & 'Awaken', but giving it a modern twist.

Written & recorded over the course of 1 and a half years, the tracks have been in a state of constant change as Roine and Jon swapped & refined ideas by sending tracks to each other via the internet. In March 2015, an ensemble was put together by Roine to realise the music live in the studio. Joining him there was Tom Brislin (who played on the Yes Symphonic tour) &  Lalle Larsson on keys, Jonas Reingold & Michael Stolt on bass and Felix Lehrmann on drums. The sessions were also bolstered by appearances from Daniel Gildenlöw, Nad Sylvan, Anja Obermayer, Maria Rerych and Kristina Westas who all provided backing vocals.

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Pandora new album "Ten Years Like in a Magic Dream..."

​
This is the official release date for Pandora's latest work 
alongside the cover artwork made once again 
by the magnificent hands of Emoni Viruet!
 
After Alibi Filosofico's success (2013), 
Pandora is coming back after three years 
to celebrate their tenth anniversary 
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MASCHINE announce forthcoming second album 'Naturalis'




Young British progressive rockers Maschine have announced the release of their second studio album 'Naturalis' for the 18th November 2016 on InsideOutMusic. The follow-up to the band's debut 'Rubidium', this is the first to feature drummer James Stewart (Vader) & keyboardist/vocalist Marie-Eve de Gaultier.
 
Lead guitarist & vocalist Luke Machin had this to say:
"I'm very proud of what we've done in the studio this time, we were very aware that the songs had to be the best we could do. After all, it does represent us at this point in time, and we were determined that everything about it should be the best that could be done."

The 6 tracks that make up the main album fit into a loose concept. Machin continues:"This is basically about natural events. It's something I've been thinking about and working on for some time. My interest really began with the Japanese tsunami in 2011. It had such a far reaching effect on so many people. Once I had the idea for the album fixed in my head, the whole thing just snowballed. But what I didn't want this to be was a record about natural disasters. That can be such a dark subject. What I wanted to emphasise was that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is hope for mankind. And that's the vibe I wanted to come through."
 
The album will be released as a special edition Digipak CD & digital download, both featuring two bonus tracks recorded live in 2015 at Veruno Prog Festival in Italy. 

The full track-list can be found below:
1. Resistance (11:52)
2. Night And Day (5:08)
3. Make Believe (7:10)
4. Hidden In Plain Sight (7:01)
5. A New Reality (8:45)
6. Megacyma (11:46)
Bonus Tracks
7. Eyes Pt.2 (Live in Veruno) (8:55)
8. Rubidium (Live in Veruno) (8:47) 


Since honing their live performance whilst out on tour with Haken & Leprous in 2014, the band have been itching to get back out and are currently confirmed to play HRH Prog Festival in the UK on 17th March 2017 alongside Hawkwind, Curved Air, Hexvessel & more. More dates will be announced soon.
 
Luke comments of the new material: "The album reflects much more of what we are about. As a progressive band in the true sense of the term, we will never repeat ourselves and will always look to move on. But you can hear a cohesion in our style and sound. We have taken inspirations from so many different areas of music. I have taken the feelings from albums and tracks that make an impression on me, and have brought these to life in Maschine's music."

Band Line-Up:
Luke Machin - guitar/vocals
Elliott Fuller - guitar
Dan Mash - bass
James Stewart - drums
Marie-Eve de Gaultier- keyboards/vocals

Look out for more information in the coming weeks!

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Ceti – preview of the new album “Snakes Of Eden”

Polish heavy metal band Ceti return this Autumn with their tenth studio album entitled "Snakes Of Eden". The follow up to the acclaimed album "Brutus Syndrome" (2014) is scheduled for the worldwide release on next Friday, October, 7th 2016 via Metal Mind Productions.  Preview of the album is now avaialable on YouTube in THIS location.
 
Tracklist:
 
1. Edge of Madness
2. Notes of Freedom
3. 2027
4. Wild & Free
5. Empire of Loss
6. Fire & Ice
7. Lady From The Dark
8. Midnight Rider
9. Snakes Of Eden
10. Break Down The Rules
 
Ceti is a Polish heavy metal band founded in 1989 by Grzegorz Kupczyk (vocals) and Maria Wietrzykowska (keyboards). Fronted by the living legend of the Polish heavy metal and one of the most charismatic frontmen of the genre, Grzegorz Kupczyk (ex-Turbo, ex-Non Iron), the band return in October 2016 with their tenth studio album. New album is the follow-up to the highly acclaimed album "Brutus Syndrome" from 2014. Hard rock, sharp guitars, aggressive rhythm section, catchy melodies and a fabulous climate of the '80s served with a new sound and freshness.

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Barclay James Harvest XII Deluxe Edition

Barclay James Harvest's 1978 studio album, XII, their last to feature the original four-piece line-up with Woolly Wolstenholme, gets the deluxe reissue treatment on October 28th, when Esoteric Recordings issue a brand new three-disc edition with new 5.1 surround sound remixes from the original multi-track tapes, new stereo mixes, new remasters of the original stereo mix and bonus tracks.



Tracklistings:

CD 1   (New 24-bit remastered original stereo mix):

Loving Is Easy
Berlin
A Tale Of Two Sixties
Turning In Circles
Fact: The Closed Shop
In Search Of England
Sip Of Wine
Harbour
Nova Lepidoptera
Giving It Up
Fiction: The Streets Of San Francisco

Bonus Tracks:
Berlin (Single Version)
Loving Is Easy (Single Version)
Turning In Circles (First Mix)
Fact: The Closed Shop (First Mix)
Nova Lepidoptera (Ambient Instrumental Mix)

CD 2   (new stereo mix):

Loving Is Easy
Berlin
A Tale Of Two Sixties
Turning In Circles
Fact: The Closed Shop
In Search Of England
Sip Of Wine
Harbour
Nova Lepidoptera
Giving It Up
Fiction: The Streets Of San Francisco

DVD   (new 5.1 surround mixes, 96kHz/24-bit new stereo mixes and 96kHz/24 bit original mix):

Loving Is Easy
Berlin
A Tale Of Two Sixties
Turning In Circles
Fact: The Closed Shop
In Search Of England
Sip Of Wine
Harbour
Nova Lepidoptera
Giving It Up
Fiction: The Streets Of San Francisco

Like the companion deluxe editions of Everyone Is Everybody Else and Gone To Earth which were released earlier this year, the set comes in a five-way foldout digipack with a booklet containing new sleevenotes and a full-colour mini-poster, and can be pre-ordered now from the secure BJH online shop.

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RIVERSIDE - Debut first track off "Eye Of The Soundscape"!





October 21st, 2016 will mark the release of "Eye Of The Soundscape", a complementary instrumental album by Polish Prog masters, via InsideOutMusic. The release features cover artwork by Travis Smith and includes 13 experimental and highly atmospheric compositions, which showcase RIVERSIDE's ambient electronic side.
 
The release's opening track, "Where The River Flows", is available as of today online as first single via the streaming / digital download outlet of your choice or it can also be checked out here:


RIVERSIDE's Mariusz Duda checked in with the following comment about the track:
"This composition shows what the new RIVERSIDE album is about. Long, spacey soundscapes and the marriage of electronic and organic music. In my opinion a perfect introduction to our ambient and instrumental world. One of the last four compositions with Grudzien. One day we will all meet where the river flows".

 "Eye Of The Soundscape" compiles all the special instrumental RIVERSIDE tracks previously used as bonus material for the "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves" and "Love, Fear And The Time Machine" albums, alongside rare cuts as well as 4 new songs ("Where The River Flows", "Shine", "Sleepwalkers" and "Eye Of The Soundscape") into a massive playing time of +100 minutes, which will be available as 2CD-Mediabook, 3LP (With both CD's as bonus and an etching on Side F!) or as Digital Download.

The full track-listing for the release is as follows:
 
CD1 (50:03):
1. Where The River Flows (10:53)
2. Shine (04:09)
3. Rapid Eye Movement (2016 Mix) (12:40)
4. Night Session - Part One (10:40)
5. Night Session - Part Two (11:35)

CD2 (52:26):
1. Sleepwalkers (07:19)
2. Rainbow Trip (2016 Mix) (06:19)
3. Heavenland (04:59)
4. Return (6:50)
5. Aether (08:43)
6. Machines (03:53)
7. Promise (02:44)
8. Eye Of The Soundscape (11:30)

The album's physical formats (as pictured above!) are available to pre-order from the InsideOut Shop, including limited editions of the 3LP on white vinyl (100x copies) and on light blue vinyl (200x copies). 

Pre-order now here: 

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White Fang & No Parents to co-headline North-American tour

Los Angeles, CA – White Fang & No Parents, two of the United States'
most brash, hilarious, and ridiculously entertaining bands are hitting
the road together this fall with support from Birth Defects.
Highlights of the tour include two back-to-back shows at Baby's All
Right in Brooklyn on October 30th and again on the 31st where White
Fang will be performing as AC/DC, and shortly after that in Austin for
the Fun Fun Fun Festival Nights Prefestival.

White Fang is touring in support of their new album 'Chunks' which was
produced by Bobby Harlow for Burger Records. The first single on the
record –Bong Rip – features a video that was directed by Workaholics'
Kyle Newacheck, and was shot largely in the group's Los Angeles
lifestyle-boutique GnarBurger (a partnership between White Fang's own
label Gnar Tapes and Fullerton's Burger Records). The full-time-freaks
also have an affinity for directing their own videos, as evident in
the bizarre video for the second singleWrecked. Most recently, the
boys teamed up with horror film-maker Nesto to create the cinematic
and psychedelic video Drugs I've Taken – which also features
background music composed by White Fang's guitarist Unkle Funkle as
well as a chopped and screwed tune by the group's sister-band The
Memories.

Los Angeles' No Parents have a handful of new releases from their 2015
LP 'May The Thirst Be With You' On Burger Records to their most
recentpartnership with Altamont Apparel and Bionic Ear to produce a
limited edition 7" single. No Parents were named Best Band 2015 by LA
Weekly and it's not hard to see why – in the short time they've been
playing out, they've gained all the momentum of a hay-truck en route
to the state fair, where – should we be so lucky – a show even half as
entertaining as those boasted by these two hard-rock power-houses
would blow the mind of any rock fan from wide-eyed youngsters to the
most seasoned veterans of the national scene.

Cleverly dubbed the "Escape From LA" tour, this fall's performances
kick-off in Santa Cruz at the Catalyst Atrium on October 5th and after
29 shows brings the boys back to Los Angeles for what is certain to be
a sold-out crowd at The Echo on November 11th.

Press Quotes for White Fang

"Between its niggling sense of doom, backwater weirdness and absurdist
sense of humour, White Fang's new record lends Wavves-style bro-fi a
much-needed outsider authenticity." - NME

"[White Fang] makes guitar rock that doesn't suck." - Noisey

"White Fang have hijacked the logos of both Taco Bell and Van Halen…
and that's not too far away from what they sound like." - AllMusic

Press Quotes for No Parents

"[No Parents'] raw, very loud brand of rock is puerile, tightly
practiced and calculatedly juvenile." - KEXP

"Any band with a song titled "I'm a Dildo" is OK with me" – LA Record

"Straddling the line between punk rock and speed metal, No Parents
cover the historic map from melodic Sex Pistols to Pixies doom-punk."
– BuzzBands LA

White Fang & No Parents Fall 2016 Escape From LA Tour
Wednesday, 10/5/2016 – Santa Cruz, CA at Catalyst Atrium
Thursday, 10/6/2016 – San Francisco, CA at Bottom Of The Hill
Friday, 10/7/2016 - Pastime Club, Truckee CA
Saturday, 10/8/2016 – Portland, OR at Doug Fir
Sunday, 10/9/2016 – Vancouver, BC, Canada at The Cobalt
Monday, 10/10/2016 – Seattle, WA at Vera Project
Wednesday, 10/12/2016 – Salt Lake City, UT at Kilby Court
Thursday, 10/13/2016 – Denver, CO at Marquis
Friday, 10/14/2016 – Kansas City, MO at Record Bar
Saturday, 10/15/2016 – St Paul, MN at Turf Club
Sunday, 10/16/2016 – Chicago, IL at Empty Bottle
Monday, 10/17/2016 – Detroit, MI at Majestic Cafe
Tuesday, 10/18/2016 – Columbus, OH at The Basement
Wednesday, 10/19/2016 – Pittsburgh, PA at Club Cafe
Thursday, 10/20/2016 – Buffalo, NY at Mohawk Place
Friday, 10/21/2016 – Toronto, ON , Canada at Silver Dollar
Saturday, 10/22/2016 – Montreal, QC Canada at Brasserie Beaubien
Tuesday, 10/25/2016 – Allston, MA at Great Scott
Wednesday, 10/26/2016- Philadelphia, PA at Boot & Saddle
Thursday, 10/27/2016 – Washington, DC at DC9
Friday, 10/28/2016 – Richmond, VA at Strange Matter
Sunday, 10/30/2016 – Brooklyn, NY at Baby's All Right
Monday, 10/31/2016 – Brooklyn, NY at Baby's All Right
Thursday, 11/03/16 - Austin, TX at Festival Nights
Friday, 11/04/2016 - Houston, TX at Whit Oak Music Hall
Saturday, 11/05/2016 - Dallas, TX at Dada,
Sunday, 11/06/2016 - El Paso, TX at Lowbrow Palace,
Monday, 11/07/2016 - Phoenix, AZ at Valley Bar
Thursday, 11/10/2016 - Santa Ana, CA at Constellation Room
Friday, 11/11/2016 – Los Angeles, CA at The Echo
Saturday, 11/12/2016 San Diego, at Bar Pink

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quinta-feira, setembro 29, 2016

Focus 8.5 / Beyond The Horizon


Dutch Music Legends Focus Release New Album "Focus 8.5 / Beyond The Horizon" - OUT NOW!
London, UK - Dutch music legends Focus are known around the world for their iconic albums, including the hits HOCUS POCUS, SYLVIA and HOUSE OF THE KING. After the reunion of Focus and the release of the Focus 8 album, the band toured the world and was introduced to new musical styles and influences. The line-up on this album features THIJS VAN LEER, PIERRE VAN DER LINDEN, BOBBY JACOBS and JAN DUMÉE.
 
The sessions for the album were all recorded in between South American tour commitments during 2005, and every track is a previously unreleased composition by the members of Focus or producer MARVIO CIRIBELLI.
 
Thijs van Leer said of the album: "For Focus it was a thrill to first jam with Marvio and Marcio in a club in Niteroi and then end up in Rio de Janeiro in order to compose and record these beauties.  Having one of the best drummers in Europe with Pierre van der Linden and one of South America's best drummers with Marcio Bahia on the same album makes the world a better and happier place!  Here they are!"
 
The album features all-star Brazilian musicians including ARTHUR MAIA and MARIO SEVE joining Focus on new recordings, and vice versa, plus a drum duet with MARCIO BAHIA…as musicianship once again goes Beyond the Horizon…
 
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HORISONT announce U.S. tour!



Swedish hard rockers HORISONT are pleased to announce their first ever United States tour! Special guests on this run will be Ohio heavy rock act ELECTRIC CITIZEN. All dates below. 

"America! Hide your beer and lock up your parents because for the first time in human history, Horisont is crossing the Atlantic! We will leave you heartbroken and crying for more but rest assured, it will be worth it. With the help of the mighty Electric Citizen, we will make sure that a couple of very lucky cities will never again, be the same. See you fuckers in November! BAM!" comments the band on the upcoming tour.  
 
Founded in 2006, HORISONT spent nearly a decade riffing their way to the front lines of the Scandinavian retro-rock revival movement. Infusing nostaligcally delicious retro with prog complexities and a touch of NWOBHM swagger; HORISONT stood out alongside peers such as Witchcraft and Graveyard. This quickly caught the attention of Century Media Records, who inked their brand new deal just as the band released their fourth full length album, Odyssey and corresponding 6 week tour across Europe with Kadavar and now label-mates, The Shrine. In addition to gearing up for their United States tour,HORISONT are already working on unleashing a brand new album! Stay tuned for more tour dates and recording details. 
   
HORISONT live 2016 w/ Electric Citizen 
10.31.16 Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
11.01.16 New York, NY - Studio at Webster Hall
11.02.16 Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
11.02.16 Chicago, IL - Reggie's Rock Club
11.06.16 Rock Island, IL - Rock Island Brewing Company
11.07.16 Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
11.10.16 Oakland, CA - Starline Social Club
11.13.16 San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
11.14.16 Mesa, AZ - Club Red
11.16.16 Dallas, TX - The Curtain Club Dallas
11.17.16 Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
11.20.16 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11.22.16 Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge 

Horisont is:
Axel - Vocals
Charles - Guitar
Magnus - Bass
Pontus - Drums
 
Discography:
Två Sidor Av Horisonten (2009)
Second Assault (2012)
Time Warriors (2013)
Odyssey (2015)

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