09/06/10 - Hollow - two progressive power metal classics to be re-released soon!

Hollow is easily one of the most underrated bands in the history of progressive power metal. Their two stunning albums – “Modern Cathedral” and “Architect of the Mind” – never received the attention they deserved, despite stellar reviews in the music press. Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive double reissue which brings back true classics from the past, filled with music that brings “power” back to “power metal”…

This exclusive double re-release of “Modern Cathedral” and “Architect of the Mind” holds two extraordinary musical gems that after all these years shine with the same overwhelming intensity. Both albums are absolutely essential for fans of progressive power metal, delivering all the best this genre has to offer. The new digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. Metal Mind Productions set the release date for 11th October in Europe and 7th December in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1396 DGD
Barcode: 5907785036338
Format: 2CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: Progressive power metal
Release date: 11.10.2010 Europe / 07.12.2010 USA

Tracklist:

CD 1 - "Architect of the Mind"

1. Transcending Sorrow
2. Cogito
3. Rain
4. Shadow God
5. Secluded Dreams
6. Walls of Confusion
7. Binary Creed
8. Deified
9. Alone In Darkness
10. Shutdown
11. Father

CD 2 - "Modern Cathedral"

1. Trademark
2. Can You Hear Me?
3. Speak To Me
4. Bagatell
5. Crusaders
6. Lies
7. Wounds
8. In Your Arms
9. Whispers
10. Hold Your Banners High
11. What I Can Be
12. Waiting

09/06/10 - The remastered edition of "Witchcraft" by Stormwitch to be released in October

Stormwitch are next to Helloween the biggest German heavy metal legend ever to walk this planet. Their career started in the 80’s with a string of successful albums and lasted until 1994, when the group disbanded due to personal differences. Fortunately, Stormwitch returned in 2002 with a new line-up and a new album, “Dance with the Witches”. Two years later the band released “Witchcraft” – one of their finest works yet. Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive reissue of “Witchcraft” which brings the ultimate version of a true heavy metal masterpiece...

The new digipak edition of "Witchcraft" includes a bonus track and is limited to 2000 copies. Remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is set up for 11th October in Europe and 7th December in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1398 DG
Barcode: 5907785036352
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: Heavy metal
Release date: 11.10.2010 Europe / 07.12.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. The Sinister Child
2. At the Break of This Day
3. Fallen from God
4. Frankenstein's Brothers
5. Until the War Will End
6. Witchcraft
7. Sleeping Beauty
8. Puppet in A Play
9. The Kiss of Death
10. Moonfleet
11. Salome
12. The Drinking Song

Bonus track:
13. Blood Lies in My Hand

09/05/10 - New album coming out september

Brazilian metallers Dreadnox have issued the following brief statement about inking a deal with Diehard Records for the release of the "Dance of Ignorance" album: "Dance of Ignorance album coming out September. Dreadnox signs a partnership with Diehard Records to release in Brazil.

Worldwide sales (paypal) and digital music coming soon!"

You can also check out several tracks from the album via the Dreadnox myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dreadnoxbrazil

09/05/10 - The Poodles

Frontiers Records are proud to announce their new worldwide partnership with Swedish Rockers THE POODLES, which will kick off with the world wide release of the group’s long awaited live-DVD, “In the Flesh” and the accompanying live-album “No Quarter” before the end of 2010, followed by The Poodles’ fourth studio album in early 2011.

The band promises that the forthcoming studio album will be something extraordinary; a modern take on a classic rock n’ roll epic. Fans of the band will recognize themselves while the journey will take them to unchartered waters. Non-believers will get an opportunity to reappraise their beliefs and take the music of The Poodles to their hearts. The producer of “Clash of the Elements”, Mats Valentin, is once again the Captain of the new adventure and will take the band further along the road they started on together in 2009.

Since the release of The Poodles’ third studio effort, “Clash of the Elements”, the band has received and discussed several offers from potential collaborators in anticipation of future releases. After long and careful consideration, the band chose to go with Frontiers Records, a powerful independent label with a strong passion for rock music and an equally strong desire to work with The Poodles and to develop the band’s presence in all territories.

The Poodles are excited and eager to see the new business venture unfold and they have high expectations on what the partnership will bring in the near future. Jake Samuel, the lead singer of The Poodles says that “The most important thing in any collaboration is a shared vision of what one wants to accomplish. In our case, that vision must come from a deep love for rock n’ roll, mutual respect and willingness to do whatever it takes to reach your goals. I think we have found those qualities in Frontiers Records”.

Stay up-dated on what’s happening with The Poodles and coming releases on www.poodles.se or www.facebook.com/thepoodles

09/05/10 - Ivan Mihaljevic

Destination Unknown is the final amalgamation between the shredding and the good Hard & Heavy music. Some instrumental pieces alternate with songs. This album is recommended to all the fans of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal and absolutely a must for guitar lovers.

The new album “Destination Unknown” (Shredder/Hard Rock) by Ivan Mihaljevic (Hard Time) will be distributed by 7Hard worldwide and is available at 01. October 2010!

Info: www.7hart.de/ivan-mihaljevic-destination-unknown

09/05/10 - Empty Tremor

Iridium is the new interpretation of progressive metal by Empty Tremor. Various influences and an extreme attention to arrangements make the album a container of 9 masterpieces, that the wonderful Giò De Luigi voice enhances in an intense emotional involvement. The Empty Tremor album long awaited by fans!

The new album “Iridium” (Progressive Metal) by Empty Tremor will be distributed by 7Hard worldwide and is available at 01. October 2010!

Info: www.7hart.de/empty-tremor-iridium

09/04/10 - SALUTE

SALUTE come flying back with a new recording hot on the heels of last year’s “Toy Soldier”!

Mikael Erlandsson is one of the best singer/songwriters in Sweden today with a successful career as a solo artist, especially in Europe and Japan. He has such a distinctive husky voice and many will recognise as the lead vocalist and keyboards player for “Last Autumns Dream”. Any fan of LAD will love Salute, simple because Mikael is the singer, but this band should be respected on its own merits as they are a breed apart when it comes to fantastic melodic rock. Many will already know that Martin Kronlund is a world class producer and guitar player and his work shows on this outstanding CD. Powerful harmonies, crunching guitars and beautiful keyboards are the order of the day. Imre Daun (Don Patrol, Gypsy Rose) is still on the drum stool and he plays his heart out. The addition of special guest Henrik Thomsen on Bass from the band Hope is a great touch and his contribution is excellent. David Reece (Bangalore Choir, Sircle of Silence) also helps out with backing vocals.

The album “Heart Of The Machine” is released in September 24th 2010.

09/04/10 - PHENOMENA

Escape Music is proud to announce the release of much anticipated new album from TOM GALLEY the creator of PHENOMENA title “Blind Faith” in September 24th 2010!

The album features countless renowned musicians like Mike DeMeo (Riot & Masterplan), Rob Moratti & Ian Crichton (Saga), Tony Martin (Black Sabbath) Ralf Scheepers & Mat Sinner (Primal Fear), Mikael Erlandsson (Salute & Last Autumn's Dreams), Chris Ousey (Heartland), Steve Overland (Overland, FM), Terry Brock (Giant & Strangeways) and many more!

People should learn to expect a little awe and mystery. Phenomena takes us upon a journey where there is nothing pretty about the protagonists of the story that we shall meet along the way. The subject is good against evil. The story began in the year 1983, when Tom Galley wrote a couple of short stories with a transcendental background. Backed by record label Bronze, the recordings for the album “Phenomena” started soon which finally hit the stores in 1985. Besides the extra-ordinary concept story both musicianship and the names involved with the project are highlights to mention. Names such as Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, HTP), drum legend Cozy Powell (RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE a.o.), Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE), Neil Murray (WHITESNAKE) – the elite of the British Hard Rock scene had joined the project. “Phenomena” received high critical acclaim in the press and is now continuing their story with “Blind Faith”.

09/04/10 - WHITESNAKE

Whitesnake Is Proud To Present Michael Devin

After months of speculation, WHITESNAKE are thrilled to announce their new bass player/singer... 35 year old MICHAEL DEVIN.

Recently MICHAEL has been playing with LYNCH MOB with new WHITESNAKE drummer, BRIIIAN TICHY.

This completes the new WHITESNAKE line-up & MICHAEL will be featured on their new album, alongside guitarists DOUG ALDRICH & REB BEACH & keyboardist TIMOTHY DRURY.

MICHAEL DEVIN says... "It's an honor to be welcomed into the WHITESNAKE family. I'm a big fan. WHITESNAKE is notorious for exciting musicianship, Davids history is rich, and I'm very proud to be here."

The album is currently being recorded for release on Frontiers Records in early 2011. The band will be also returning to touring in support of the new album's release.

09/03/10 - HELLORAY

The last 2 bands to take part of HelloRay has now been found. The album will have 8 songs from Helloween and 8 songs from Gamma Ray. Goal for this album was to not choose the most obvious songs like Ride the sky, Future world and other songs that is the first choice when bands want to cover these two great metal legends. Also many of the biggest hits has already been released on tributes. Even though it might have one or two of the biggest hits they have managed to get a very special selection of great songs. It has songs from the year 1985 to 2007 !!!

Sound samples will come soon...

The final tracklist will be like this:

01. Tribute to the Past (GAMMA RAY) - GUARDIANS OF MANKIND
02. Warrior (HELLOWEEN) - GAIA EPICUS
03. The spirit (GAMMA RAY) - PARALLAX
04. Mr. Torture (HELLOWEEN) - AILLION
05. Anywhere in the galaxy (GAMMA RAY) - OPERA MAGNA
06. Ain’t got nothin` better (HELLOWEEN) - KICK HUNTER
07. Last before the storm (GAMMA RAY) - SONEM
08. Where the rain grows (HELLOWEEN) - ARMORY
09. A tale that wasn’t right (HELLOWEEN) - DRACHEN
10. Lust for life (GAMMA RAY) - MIDAS FATE
11. Just a little sign (HELLOWEEN) - RAMPART
12. Leaving hell (GAMMA RAY) - ROTTEN
13. Judas (HELLOWEEN) - 5th ELEMENT
14. Heaven or hell (GAMMA RAY) - BURN UNIVERSE
15. Before the war (HELLOWEEN) - ILUNGARA
16. Land of the free (GAMMA RAY) - DEIMOS

www.epicusrecords.com
www.myspace.com/epicusrecords

09/03/10 - PRIMAL FEAR TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

Primal Fear - All Over The World 2010

*special guests: Kissin' Dynamite & Elvenking
**special guests: Circle II Circle & Marya Roxx

18.09.10 POL - Warschau - Progresja
19.09.10 CZE - Pardubice - Zluty Pes Pardubice
21.09.10 D - Aschaffenburg - Colos Saal*
22.09.10 D - München - Backstage*
23.09.10 D - Köln - Underground*
25.09.10 ITA - Bari - Demode*
26.09.10 ITA - Roma - Black Out*
28.09.10 A - Wörgl - Komma*
29.09.10 D - Nürnberg - Hirsch*
30.09.10 D - Osnabrück - Lageerhalle*
01.10.10 D - Burglengenfeld - VA Zentrum*
02.10.10 D - Bad Arolsen - Outback*
05.10.10 SWE - Stockholm - Gotakollare**
06.10.10 SWE - Gothenburg - Sticky Fingers**
08.10.10 FIN - Tampere - tba**
09.10.10 FIN - Helsinki - Dantes Highlight**
11.10.10 D - Hamburg - Headbangers Ballroom**
12.10.10 FRA - Paris - La Scene Bastille**
13.10.10 FRA - Lyon - Marche Gare**
14.10.10 FRA - Mulhouse - Noumatrouf**
15.10.10 D - Speyer - Halle 101**
04.12.10 BE - Kuume - Frostrock


Rock Meets Classic 2011

mit Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Steve Lee (Gotthard), Dan McCafferty (Nazareth)
musical director: Mat Sinner, feat. Amanda Somerville & the Bohemian Symphonic Orchestra Prague

05.01.2011 D - Frankfurt - Jahrhunderthalle
06.01.2011 CZ - Prague - Telsa Arena
07.01.2011 A - Wien - Stadthalle
08.01.2011 A - Linz - Tip Arena
09.01.2011 D - Nuremberg - Frankenhalle
11.01.2011 D - Passau - Dreiländerhalle
12.01.2011 D - Bamberg - JAKO Arena
13.01.2011 D - Kempten - Big Box
14.01.2011 CH - Genf - Arena
15.01.2011 CH - Sursee - Stadthalle
16.01.2011 CH - Zurich - Kongresshaus
18.01.2011 CH - Basel - Congress Center
20.01.2011 D - Regensburg - Donau Arena
21.01.2011 D - Aschaffenburg - Frankenstolz Arena
22.01.2011 D - Halle/Westfalen - Gerry Weber Stadion
23.01.2011 D - Berlin - Tempodrom

09/03/10 - TANK returns with a brand new album!

Metal Mind Productions is proud to announce the release of a brand new studio album of the legendary TANK - “War Machine”.

Tank - featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside three new recruits, ex-Rainbow/Yngwie Malmsteen frontman Doogie White, ex-Bruce Dickinson bassist Chris Dale and ex-Zodiac Mindwarp drummer Dave 'Grav' Cavill - are back in action and ready to establish themselves once more as one of Britain’s finest rock bands. The band’s seventh studio album is currently in the pre-production stage and, as the band claims: “we think it's going to be our best album so far”.

The production was handled by Pedro Ferreira (known from his previous work with The Darkness, Therapy?, Meatloaf) and the recording was done at Steve Harris' (Iron Maiden) Barnyard Studios. A demo version of one of their new songs, "Judgement Day", is still available to stream on Tank’s official website on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tankheavymetal.

Due to the changed line-up, “War Machine” will combine all the influences and experience of individual band members. Cliff Evans: “We intend to make this a classic British rock/metal album that every fan should have in their collection”.

Full details on the artwork and tracklist to be announced soon.

Metal Mind Productions set up the release date of “War Machine” for 25th October in Europe and 7th December in US (via MVD).

Tank on-line:
http://tankofficial.com

09/03/10 - SANDALINAS finishing its third album with Andy LaRocque

SANDALINAS is finishing the recording of CIRCLES; his forthcoming album featuring music written by Jordi Sandalinas, Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) and Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). Andy LaRocque also wrote music specially for this album and will lay doan some guest solos. The band is currently at Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train Studios
in Varberg.

SANDALINAS is the Swedish/Spanish band featuring Mats Rendlert (bass; DREAMLAND), Alvaro Svanerö (drums; LOCH VOSTOK), Jordi Sandalinas (guitar) and Rick Altzi (vocals; AT VANCE).

"Never Seen Before", the most recent video from SANDALINAS can be viewed below. The clip was shot at the Fortress of Varberg in Varberg, Sweden and features both indoor and outdoor footage.

Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkzTUQ7okKQ

According to Wikipedia, the Fortress of Varberg was built during 1287-1300 by count Jacob Nielsen as protection against his Danish King, who had declared him an outlaw after the murder of King Eric V of Denmark.

"Never Seen Before" comes off SANDALINAS' latest album, "Fly to the Sun", which was released in January via Metal Heaven. The CD features guest appearances by Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) on keyboards, Chris Caffery on guitar and Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) on guitar.

"Fly to the Sun" was recorded and produced by Andy La Rocque at his Los Angered Recording (now Sonic Train) in Sweden featuring guests artists as Patrick Johansson (Yngwie Malmsteend) and Chris Caffery (Savatage, TSO).

09/03/10 - Melodic metallers LORD announce new EP, reveal track-listing, cover art and guests

Commented LORD mainman L.T., "Finally we can release all of the details about our forthcoming EP 'Return Of The Tyrant' that will be out in the next few weeks. For something that started out as a quick, fun project to give everyone something to listen to while they wait for us to release our next album, it turned into a major undertaking in the end but it was all worth the extra effort. As far as EPs go, this is a long one; close to an album length of music, with eleven songs including the title track which clocks in around the ten minute mark.

"As for the songs themselves, we have 'Return Of The Tyrant' which is essentially part two of the old DUNGEON song 'Tarranno Del Mar'. We'd always felt that the original story was unfinished and the intention was to revisit it at some point, but then DUNGEON broke up in 2005 and we continued on as LORD instead, and the idea was shelved. The original riffs that were floating around for that sequel have now finally made it to a recording. Unlike 'Tarranno Del Mar' which suffered all manner of budget and technical issues, we were able to go all-out on 'Return Of The Tyrant' and fully orchestrate it, bring in actors, dozens of guitar parts and literally hundreds of voices in the choirs. It truly is an epic! It was also great to have our good friends and ex-band mates Tim Yatras and Mav Stevens come in to be a part of the choir.

"Long-time fans of the band will know we love playing cover songs and we have a massive list of songs we want to record ranging from BON JOVI to BATHORY and beyond. This time we've recorded a cover of SYMPHONY X's classic 'Of Sins And Shadows' and the 80s pop hit by CUTTING CREW '(I Just) Died In Your Arms' which features lead vocals by [bassist] Andy Dowling. During our last Australian tour, we did some unplugged shows. That sparked the idea of recording some unplugged versions of LORD and DUNGEON songs one day, so we decided to include some on this EP: 'Against The Wind', '100 Reasons', 'Rain', 'New Horizons', 'Paradise' and 'Eternal Storm'. And if all of that wasn't enough, we've also put on two extra mixes of 'Return Of The Tyrant' - an orchestral version and a shorter radio edit.

"As usual, we've had our friend Felipe Machado Franco [BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY, ICED EARTH, GAMMA RAY] handle the cover art, which will also be featured on shirts that we'll be selling on our current tour. We're still hard at work writing the next LORD album, but we hope you enjoy the new EP until it's done. Keep an eye on http://www.lord.net.au for the upcoming release date of the EP."

Full track-listing for the EP:

1. Return Of The Tyrant
2. Of Sins And Shadows (Symphony X cover)
3. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight (Cutting Crew cover)
4. Against The Wind (unplugged)
5. Rain (unplugged)
6. 100 Reasons (unplugged)
7. Paradise (unplugged)
8. Eternal Storm (unplugged)
9. New Horizons (unplugged)
10. Return Of The Tyrant (orchestral version)
11. Return Of The Tyrant (radio edit)

LORD's "The Tyrants Return" tour will take them all around Australia and also features dates in Japan with DORO and JADED HEART. Tour dates:

August 13th - Newtown, Notes (18+)
August 27th - Wollongong, The Grand Hotel (18+)
August 28th - Canberra, The Maram (18+)
September 11th - Darwin, Brown's Mart Theatre (Lic/AA)
September 16th - Sydney, The Annandale Hotel (18+)
September 17th - Melbourne, East Brunswick Club (18+)
October 2nd - Cairns, Kuranda Theatre (Lic/AA)
October 8th - Tokyo, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 10th - Nagoya, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 11th - Osaka, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 29th - Sydney, The Gaelic (18+)
October 30th - Newcastle, Club Led (18+)
November 5th - Broken Hill, Theatre Royal (AA Afternoon show)
November 5th - Broken Hill, Theatre Royal (18+)
November 6th - Adelaide, Uni Bar (Lic/AA)
November 19th - Perth, Rocket Room (18+)
November 20th - Perth, The Civic Hotel (18+)
November 26th - Brisbane, Rosies (18+)
November 27th - Rockhampton, The Anchor Hotel (18+)
December 3rd - Merrylands, Hyland Road Youth Centre (AA)

LORD was formed from the ashes of DUNGEON who disbanded in 2005 after world tours with the likes of MEGADETH, NIGHTWISH, EDGUY and more, and has since gone on to tour with bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, SAXON, GAMMA RAY, NEVERMORE and released three well-received albums. The band recently released a tongue-in-cheek cover of KYLIE MINOGUE's "On A Night Like This", which become an instant success, and must see for many.

Media Links:
Cover art: http://www.lord.net.au/images/tyrant.jpg
Promo video for Return Of The Tyrant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rl4d6VPx94
Video clip for "On A Night Like This": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1i3cBS2kx8

09/03/10 - EVIL SURVIVES PREVIEWS TRACK FROM UPCOMING CD RELEASE

On October 12th HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS will release the sophomore album from Canadian head bangers EVIL SURVIVES on CD and digital format. Entitled Powerkiller, the album is 40 minutes of driving NWOBHM worship and was previously released only on vinyl and cassette formats by Canada’s War on Music label. The CD and digital versions will also include a bonus track from the band’s most recent limited vinyl EP.

The track “Resist the Exorcism” from Powerkiller is now available for preview at: www.myspace.com/evilsurvives

Based out Winnipeg, Manitoba EVIL SURVIVES first began spreading their metallic mayhem when the in the summer of 2006 Front man Karl “Axe n’ Smash” Warkentin and guitarist Adrian Riff began the arduous task of recruiting like minded metal heads. Finally after three months the search was complete and EVIL SURVIVES was born. By June 2008 EVIL SURVIVES made its first performance- by no coincidence...but fate! - outside of an Iron Maiden concert in their home town of Winnipeg. Less than a month later, EVIL SURVIVES entered the studio to record their debut full length album Metal Vengeance released exclusively on vinyl on by Canadian ‘War on Music’ label.

On the heels of a growing renown, EVIL SURVIVES were right back in studio by the end of 2009 to record their second full length album, entitled Powerkiller, released by War on Music on vinyl and limited edition cassette. Mixed entirely in analog, the master reels contained over 40 minutes of driving NWOBHM worship, sounding like 1985-2009 never even happened. Powerkiller caught the attention of New York metal merchants HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS.

08/16/10 - PANNDORA NEWS AUG/2010

- Panndora is almost finishing your Cd at DaTribo studio in Sao Paulo. Ciero and Trek Magalhães are the producers.

- HERETIC'S BOX is the name of Panndora album

- Distro around the world, join with us!

08/14/10 - STAMINA signs w/ Icewarrior Records

The Italian based Metal Band STAMINA has signed a contract with IceWarrior Records (Rock It Up Records) The 2. studio-album called "Two Of A Kind" will be released on 8.October 2010.

"Two Of A Kind" features two special guests: the Danish singers Henrik Brockmann (ex ROYAL HUNT "Land Of Broken Hearts" & "Clown In The Mirror" and EVIL MASQUERADE, now singer of MISSING TIDE) and Kenny Lubcke (ex NARITA, ANDRÉ ANDERSEN, ROYAL HUNT and CORNERSTONE). The album contains 13 tracks (including 3 bonustracks) and lasts about 65 minutes. The Limited IceWarrior Edition comes with an exclusive Bonustrack!

STAMINA - Discography:
"The Demo Songs" (2003, Demo)
"Here To Stay" (2004, Demo)
"Permanet Demage" (2007, Heart Of Steel Records)
"Two Of A Kind" (2010, IceWarrior Records)

The line-up:
Luca Sellitto - Guitars
Giorgio Adamo (ex MIND KEY) - vocals
Andrea Barone - keyboards
Roberto Chiumiento - Bass

Special guests:
Kenny Lubcke (ROYAL HUNT, CORNERSTONE, NARITA etc.) - lead and backing vocals
Henrik Brockmann (ROYAL HUNT, EVIL MASQUERADE, MISSING TIDE) - lead vocals

Additional musicians:
Alessandro Beccati (VITALIJ KUPRIJ, SCENARIO) - Drums
Umberto Spiniello (MARTIRIA) - Drums (only on "Intro" and "Eyes Of The Warrior")
Alfina Scorza and Ilaria Adamo - female backing vocals
Matteo Parisi - Cello

Track list:
1.Intro
2.Eyes Of The Warrior (feat. Kenny Lubcke on backing vocals)
3.Burn Your Fears (feat. Henrik Brockmann on lead vocals)
4.Too Tired To Live (feat. Kenny Lubcke on backing vocals)
5.Power Of Love
6.Supremacy
7.Maker Of The Universe (feat. Kenny Lubcke on backing vocals)
8.Mystery
9.Black Moon
10.Heart Of The World (feat. Kenny Lubcke on backing vocals)

Bonustracks:
11.Maker Of The Universe (Kenny Lubcke lead vocals)
12.Too Tired To Live (Kenny Lubcke lead vocals)
13.When The Feeling Is Real (Exclusive Bonus Track for IceWarrior Records)

"Two Of A Kind" is a Melodic Metal-album with Hard Rock, Power & Progressive Metal-elements in the vein of Royal Hunt, Masterplan, Cornerstone and Narita
Release date: 08.October 2010

08/14/10 - Polish Label Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive reissues of Giuffria’s stunning self-titled debut and brilliant follow-up “Silk and Steel”

It is without question that Giuffria’s extraordinary talent shined the brightest in his own band. With these exclusive reissues of Giuffria’s stunning self-titled debut and brilliant follow-up “Silk and Steel”, we bring you back the legacy of a true 1980’s rock legend… Both albums will be available in new digipak editions, each limited to 2000 copies. Re-release of “Silk And Steel” includes a bonus track. The material was remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is set up for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1373 DG
Barcode: 5907785036147
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: rock
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. Do Me Right
2. Call To The Heart
3. Don't Tear Me Down
4. Dance
5. Lonely In Love
6. Trouble Again
7. Turn Me On
8. Line Of Fire
9. The Awakening
10. Out Of Blue

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1374 DG
Barcode: 5907785036154
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: rock
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. No Escape
2. Love You Forever
3. I Must Be Dreaming
4. Girl
5. Change Of Heart
6. Radio
7. Heartache
8. Lethal Lover
9. Tell It Like It Is
10. Dirty Secrets

Bonus track:
11. Say It Ain't True

08/10/10 - Dominus Praelii - Purest Heavy Metal - New song's avaliable

The Brazilian Defenders of Purest Heavy Metal is back !! The new album Keep Resistance is avaliable to Setember/2010.

The album is release in:

* Brasil (2000 copies) by Open the Road Prods & Distro Rock
* Colombia (1000 copies) by Violent Entertainement Music
* México (500 copies) by American Line Prods
* Argentina (500 copies) by Pacheco Records

* The band search a label to release this Heavy Metal Masterpiece in Europe, United States & Japan.
Listen now !! Two new songs of new album "Keep the Resistance" : "Get Out" & "Leftraro is my name"
www.myspace.com/dominuspraelii

08/07/10 - Boulevard - re-release of two absolute AOR classics!

Polish label will be releases canadian 80´s AOR BOULEVARD two classic albuns – the self-titled “Blvd” and “Into The Street” – brought a fantastic mixture of 80’s pop and rock, similar to what bands such as Toto, Mr. Mister and Glass Tiger had to offer. Sadly, their career ended with the birth of the grunge movement, which pretty much dominated the entire rock scene in the 1990’s…

Today, Boulevard is yet another group of lost rock ‘n’ roll heroes, whose albums were truly appreciated only after their demise. These exclusive reissues of “Blvd” and “Into the Streets” bring back two absolute AOR classics, filled with prime melodic rock ‘n’ roll straight from the Canadian soil… Both albums will be available in new digipak editions, each limited to 2000 copies. The material was remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. Metal Mind Productions set up the release date for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1379 DG
Barcode: 5907785036161
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: AOR
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. Dream On
2. Far From Over
3. Western Skies
4. Never Give Up
5. In The Twilight
6. When The Light Go Down
7. Under The Moonlight
8. You And I
9. Missing Persons
10. You're For Me

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1380 DG
Barcode: 5907785036178
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: AOR
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. Talk To Me
2. Where Is The Love
3. Lead Me On
4. Eye Of The Hurricane
5. Light Of Day
6. Crazy Life
7. Rainy Day In London
8. Where Are You Now
9. Need You Tonight
10. Eye To Eye

08/07/10 - SIGN OF THE JACKAL PREVIEWS TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM

With the release of their debut single Haunted House Tapes in May on Heavy Artillery Records, Italy’s traditional heavy metal warriors SIGN OF THE JACKAL threw their hat in a ring that has been predominantly dominated by the Swedes, Germans and Americans to date. Their female fronted melodic metal attack fuses influences from classic Italian horror films from legends such as Lucio Fulci, Mario Bava and Dario Argento with pure heavy metal for fans of Warlock, Iron Maiden, Acid, Bitch and Blacklace or more recently, Enforcer, RAM, White Wizzard and Cauldron. Eager to earn their share of fandom in the resurging world of traditional heavy metal, SIGN OF THE JACKAL offer a preview of the demo version of “Night of the Undead” from their forthcoming debut album In the Mark of the Beast, tentatively scheduled for a March 2011 worldwide release on Heavy Artillery Records.

Listen to “Night of the Undead” at http://www.myspace.com/signofthejackalmetal

Catch SIGN OF THE JACKAL live during these festival appearances:

September 18th 2010 Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro (TE), ITALY @ Heavy Metal Night 3
April 29th-30th 2011 Lauda Koenigshofen, GERMANY @ Keep It True XIV

Born in the frigid winter of 2007 in the Rovereto, Italy four friends were brought together by a mutual passion for classic heavy metal and horror movies. These four friends sought to create a band that paid homage to such 80’s metal legends as Warlock, Black Knight, Taist of Iron, Black Lace, Judas Priest and Lizzy Borden-that band became SIGN OF THE JACKAL. The core of the band was formed with Bob on rhythm/lead guitar, Sergio Mate on drums, Kill on bass and lead vocalist and front woman Laura on vocals. The bulk of gigs in their first year found SIGN OF THE JACKAL covering their favorite classic metal songs, opting to avoid the hits and instead keep things interesting with a set list full of rare b-sides and obscure album tracks. However, the band desired to write their own songs and have a fuller sound so in April 2008 rhythm guitarist Max was added to complete the line-up. With the line up complete, SIGN OF THE JACKAL quickly found their own sound, meshing together classic metal and horror influences to create a buzz for themselves amongst European underground metal fans. By Winter 2008 SIGN OF THE JACKAL’s debut two track demo, the aptly-named Haunted House Tapes, found its way across the Atlantic to American underground metal fans and ultimately to HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS which gave Haunted House Tapes the vinyl treatment.

Listen to SIGN OF THE JACKAL at http://www.myspace.com/signofthejackalmetal

08/07/10 - IceWarrior Records - Press release: TOMMY VITALY - "Just Me"

Preview: TOMMY VITALY - "Just Me"
TOMMY VITALY – BIOGRAPHY
Tommy Vitaly was born on May 3, 1974 in Florence, Italy.
He started playing guitar at the age of 15. His early influences were bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica.
A few years later Tommy started studying the styles of the greatest rock and metal guitar players like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and his favourite musician, Yngwie J. Malmsteen.
Besides rock music Tommy studied classical music. He plays piano since he was 7 years old and also plays clarinet.

Tommy´s gear :
Fender Stratocaster USA Vintage '70, Fender Stratocaster USA Y.J. Malmsteen-signature-model, Schecter Hellraiser USA, Epiphone "Chet Atkins" by Gibson, ENGL Fireball amplifier.
He works as a private guitar teacher nowardays and besides playing his original music, Tommy also plays in a Helloween-tribute-band called MR. EAGLE.

So far he has relased 2 albums with his Power Metal band SEVEN GATES and now IceWarrior Records proudly present his 1st solo album "Just me"

TOMMY VITALY - Discography:
w/ SEVEN GATES: "Unreality" (2002, MegaHard)
w/ SEVEN GATES: "The Good And The Evil" (2009, IceWarrior Records)
TOMMY VITALY: "Just Me" (2010, IceWarrior Records)

"Just Me" is a Neoclassical Power Metal-album featuring many well-known musicians from Europe and the USA.
The line-up :
Tommy Vitaly (SEVEN GATES) – Guitar
Thomas Vikström (Stormwind, Candlemass, Audiovision, Brazen About, Therion) – Vocals
Rhino (ex Manowar) – Drums
David Shankle (ex Manowar, DSG) – Guitars
Andrea Torricini (ex Vision Divine, Wonderland) - Bass
Vitalij Kuprij (Artension, TSO, Adagio, Ring Of Fire) – Keyboards
Giuseppe "Maestro Mistheria" Iampieri (Bruce Dickinson, Rob Rock) – Keyboards

The album was mixed and mastered by Frank Andiver (Labyrinth, Synthphonia Suprema, Vision Divine, Wonderland, Seven Gates and more)

Track list:
1. Just Me
2. The Raven Attack
3. Fly High, Touch The Sky
4. Air (Theme By J.S. Bach)
5. Storm Of Fire
6. Passion
7. Ready To Die
8. Finally Free
9. The Fury
10. Eternal
11. Just Me (Orchestral Version)

The Special IceWarrior Edition is featuring Japanese-translation (in booklet) and only a few copies come with a signatured guitar-pick (plectrum) and a lesson-DVD for free.
Release date: 10.September 2010.
Don't miss it!!!

Promo-Trailer on: http://www.rockitup.org/Tommy_Vitaly.html

08/07/10 - The true essence of NWOBHM - Quartz's second album to be re-issued soon!

Metal Mind Productions presents Quartz - one of the first bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era. Their albums showcased the true essence of late 1970’s/early 1980’s metal, delivering a stunning mixture of brilliant guitar riffs and passionate vocals. The group’s second opus – “Stand Up And Fight” – is to this day considered as their most stellar work, reminding the modern listener how real metal should sound like...

The band was formed around 1974 in Birmingham, UK. The first line-up consisted of Mike Taylor (vocals), Mick Hopkins (guitar), Malcolm Cope (drums), Geoff Nicholls (guitar) and Derek Arnold (bass). In 1976 the group signed to Jet Records. The label sent them out on tour with AC/DC and Black Sabbath, which turned out to be very fruitful for the band, as Sabbath’s tour manager Albert Chapman agreed to take them under his wing. Also Tony Iommi became a huge fan of Quartz and insisted to produce their debut album, which the band recorded between 1976 and 1977. With their self-titled debut release Quartz joined the ranks of groups such as Def Lepard and Diamond Head, proving that metal can be faster and more aggressive. Unfortunately, in 1979 Geoff Nicholls left to join Black Sabbath, with whom he stayed until 2004. Quartz continued to play as a four-piece. In 1980 the band moved to a bigger label – MCA – where they released their second LP called “Stand Up And Fight”. The album brought an excellent blend of Sabbath-like riffs with upbeat hard rock. Quartz managed to write some of their heaviest material ever which proved the group’s extreme talent and brilliant songwriting skills. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence, known from working with Angel and Deep Purple on some of their early records (including their debut “Shades of Deep purple” from 1968). After a string of live shows Quartz returned to the studio to record their third offering – “Against All Odds” (1983). Sadly, in the same year the group disbanded because of their irreconcilable differences.

This exclusive re-issue of Quartz’s classic album “Stand Up And Fight” brings back the true essence of NWOBHM, captured in these eight amazing tracks. The new digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies and contains a bonus track. Remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is scheduled for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD).

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1372 DG
Barcode: 5907785036130
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: NWOBHM
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. Stand Up And Fight
2. Charlie Snow
3. Can't Say No To You
4. Revenge
5. Stoking Up The Fires Of Hell
6. Rock'n'roll Child
7. Questions
8. Wildfire

Bonus track:
9. Circles

08/07/10 - Artillery - see "Khomaniak" performed live at Rock Hard Festival 2010!

In May 2010 Artillery took part in one of the biggest festivals in Germany – Rock Hard Festival. They shared the stage with bands like Accept, Kreator, Nevermore, Bloodbath, Sonata Arctica, Orphaned Land to name a few… All performances were recorded by Rockpalast - a German music television show.

Two weeks ago Rockpalast broadcasted the Rock Hard Festival Documentary in German television Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR). For those of you who haven't seen it yet - the whole film is still available on the WDR-Website:

http://www.wdr.de/tv/rockpalast/extra/videos/2010/0521/rock_hard_festival.jsp

You can see there Artillery performing “Khomaniak”!

Artillery - one of the best thrash metal bands around enters the recording studio on the 29th of November to record a follow up to their very successful album “When Death Comes” (2009). New material will be recorded again at Medley Studios in Denmark with Søren Andersen as the producer. The forthcoming album will be released by Metal Mind Productions in mid 2011.

In the meantime you can catch Artillery live:

August, 27th 2010 - Amager bio, Copenhagen– Denmark - Artillery and Pretty Maids will perform a show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their albums "Fear of tomorrow" and "Red hot and heavy"
September, 3th 2010 - Templet, Lyngby – Denmark
September, 4th 2010 - Månen, Haderslev – Denmark - with Impalers
October, 30th 2010 (Thrash Blast 1) - Old School Rock Bar, Istanbul, Turkey - with Onslaught
November, 6th 2010 - Von Hatten, Randers – Denmark
November, 13th 2010 - Thrash Inferno Festival, Hessenhallen, Giessen – Germany

All the best,

08/03/10 - Lost Relics; Overlord, Ritual, and Demontuary covers revealed

The covers of the first two volumes of Heaven and Hell Records’ ‘Lost Relics’ series that collects and archives some of the rarest hard rock and heavy metal from the past are now revealed.

Ritual, the first band to be brought into the series, made a good name for themselves in the New York and Jersey area in the mid to late 80s. As buzz grew word spread to the UK and as far as Japan. Then the 90s happened, making hard rock a difficult sell. Still, Ritual continued under the leadership of Billy Farley.

Years later collectors would begin to seek out early Ritual material like ‘L.T.M.P.’ and with that demand bootlegs would appear. Well, now that material is officially being released.

In the early 80s, Overlord garnished a bit of attention from the media and record labels, but sadly nothing evolved beyond small interest. The band continued on under the guidance of main duo Branko and Platt until eventually they called it quits in the early 90s.

Fast forward to 2001, when interest in the band resurfaced in a place they hadn’t previously thought of tapping into. European fans were quite interested in Overlord, whose music had somehow surfaced in Europe. Fans were clamoring for the vinyl self-titled EP, which led to bootlegs, rave reviews and the development of a large cult following. In response Overlord reformed and continues today.

Overlord ‘Back to the Dragon’s Lair’ is an achieved collection the early recording of this unique proto-doom metal cult Canadian band.

08/03/10 - Fist - re-release of the debut album out in September!

Fist - one of the many groups that emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era back in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Despite the strong support they had from the critics, the band failed to gain the popularity they deserved. And today Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-release of Fist’s debut album from 1980 – “Turn The Hell On” – which brings back a true heavy metal legend.

The band was originally formed in April 1978; at that time they were known as Axe. In 1979 the group reformed under a new name – Fist. Their first single – “Name, Rank and Serial Number” (April 1980), immediately catched the attention of Sounds music magazine, who gave the song a very good review, recognizing the group’s impressive potential. This paid off really well for Fist, as they were soon offered a recording deal by MCA. By the end of 1980 the band released their debut LP – “Turn The Hell On”. With twelve ferocious tracks, Fist (at that time consisting of guitarist/vocalist Keith Satchield, bassist John Wylie, drummer Harry ‘Hiroshima’ Hill and guitarist Dave Irwin) delivered a well-balanced dose of prime heavy metal. The reviewers once again valued the group for their work, praising the musical content (especially the catchy choruses), as well as the lyrics, which were a breeze of fresh air compared to the typical, cliché heavy metal topics that other bands sang about (like the occult, for instance). Fist’s songs often dealt with surprising themes, such as fear of flying or suicide. Unfortunately, the band’s debut offering did not achieve commercial success and MCA dropped Fist from their roster in early 1981. The group went on hiatus for a short time but returned in 1982 with their second album called “Back With a Vengeance” (Neat Records). Same as with their first LP, Fist had a great feedback from the critics but commercially their album went by unnoticed. In late 1982 the group decided to call it quits… This, however, was not the end of Fist. In 2001, two members from the 1981-82 line-up joined forces with a another two veterans from the band Hollow Ground to form a completely new incarnation of the classic heavy metal formation. The new and improved Fist released an album called “Storm” in 2005, bringing a sound that was heavier than anything they ever recorded in the past. Since 2006 the band remains silent…

“Turn The Hell On” was never given the proper acclaim at the time of its release. This exclusive re-issue, enriched by two bonus tracks, takes another glimpse at this long forgotten classic, showing its true, marvelous face – the face of heavy metal. The new digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Remastered using tube technology, digitally edited on a golden disc. The release date is scheduled for 6th September in Europe and 9th November in USA (via MVD).

Fist

“Turn The Hell On” (remastered)

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1371 DG
Barcode: 5907785036123
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numbered copies)
Genre: NWOBHM
Release date: 06.09.2010 Europe / 9.11.2010 USA

Tracklist:

1. Hole In The Wall Gang
2. The Watcher
3. Collision Course
4. You’ll Never Get Me Up (In One Of Those)
5. Forever Amber
6. Axeman
7. The Vamp
8. Terminus
9. One Percenter (1%)
10. Name, Rank And Serial Number

Bonus Tracks:

11. Brain Damage
12. Law Of The Jungle

08/03/10 - HelloRay album cover and more

Finally here is the album cover for HELLORAY.

The cover was made by Usevalad Kalenda from Russia.

Click here to download a BIG size image of the cover!

HELLORAY

A tribute album made by the fans of Helloween and Gamma Ray which is two of the biggest bands in the power metal genre.

The songs on this album range from the year 1985 to 2007.

Norway's GAIA EPICUS and Germany's KICKHUNTER (featuring HELLOWEEN bassist Markus Großkopf), are among the bands who will appear on the forthcoming tribute album to HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY.

TRACK LIST:

01. Tribute to the Past (Gamma Ray) - GUARDIANS OF MANKIND
02. Warrior (Helloween) - GAIA EPICUS
03. The spirit (Gamma Ray) - PARALLAX
04. Mr. Torture (Helloween) - AILLION
05. Anywhere in the galaxy (Gamma Ray) - OPERA MAGNA
06. Ain’t got nothin` better (Helloween) - KICK HUNTER
07. Last before the storm (Gamma Ray) - SONEM
08. Where the rain grows (Helloween) - ARMORY
09. A tale that wasn’t right (Helloween) - DRACHEN
10. Lust for life (Gamma Ray) - MIDAS FATE
11. Just a little sign (Helloween) - RAMPART
12. Leaving hell (Gamma Ray) - ROTTEN
13. ?
14. Heaven or hell (Gamma Ray) - BURN UNIVERSE
15. ?
16. Land of the free (Gamma Ray) - DEIMOS

(This will probably be the track list for the album but it's not 100% yet)

Since SIGNUM REGIS pulled out and TREASURE LAND didn't have time to record their song we now have 2 available tracks on the album.

Bands interested in these spots should contact Epicus Records ASAP!

www.epicusrecords.com

08/03/10 - SYRENS CALL: Raging Waters are coming!

The French Heavy Prog Metal band SYRENS CALL is proud to present the artwork of its new CD untitled “Raging Waters” which will be released the 11th of October by Pervade Productions. This artwork has been designed by Nicolas Ksiazek.

“Raging Wayers” will be mastered by Mika Jussila in the mythic FINNVOX studio. Mika Jussila has worked with NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA among many others.

The track-list of “Raging Waters” is the following:

1. Hang On To Life
2. I'm Your Only One
3. Ashes of Destiny
4. Cruel Love
5. Perfidious Paradise
6. Never Come Back Home
7. Desecrated Past
8. Relapse (Instr.)
9. One Bloody Kiss
10. The Dance of Light

The CD will contain more than an hour of melodic and powerful Heavy Prog Metal.

In a few days a complete song extracted from “Raging Waters” will be available on our Myspace at www.myspace.com/syrenscall.

If you wish to support SYRENS CALL at this final stage of production of “Raging Waters” you can already book a copy of the CD. Your copy of “Raging Waters”, dedicated by all the members of SYRENS CALL will be sent to you before its official commercial release. If you are interested by this pre-sale please contact us at sc@syrenscall.com to get more details.

www.syrenscall.com

08/03/10 - MASS

The Iowa-based Christian hard rock and metal label RETROACTIVE RECORDS has signed classic metal legends MASS to reissue two pieces of Classic Metal History!

RETROACTIVE RECORDS will reissue the original self-released 1984 four song self-titled EP (never before released on CD) with original artwork. The EP sold over 10,000 copies on vinyl in the Boston area alone!

1984 MASS EP (independent release)
1. Looking Good
2. Pedal to the Metal
3. Holy One
4. Still of the Night

RETROACTIVE RECORDS will also be releasing the band's debut album from 1982, originally recorded for A&M Records but never before released until now! Even the band did not have listening copies of this album until having the original tapes baked and transfered to CD for this special reissue!

1982 A&M - MASS “FIGHTER” ALBUM 1982
1. Watch Her Walk
2. Part of Me
3. Too Far Gone
4. Do You Love Me
5. Voyager
6. Fighter
7. Can you see it again
8. Slip of the Lip
9. Change your way
10. Bad Man’s Reputation

Both album are set to release late October 2010.

Look for the "MASS"ive promotion to come!

08/03/10 - STORMWARRIORS new album on Massacre Records

Massacre are proud to welcome German true metal kings STORMWARRIOR to the label. Being one of Germany's most upcoming metal bands the quartet has signed a long-term contract and already started with the works on their upcoming 4th album (working title is Heathen Warrior).

The new album will be in stores end of this year as limited Digipak with bonus material, CD and numbered gatefold vinyl editions. Mix and mastering will be done by Tommy Hansen same as for their successor "Heading Northe". Also the artworks will be again in the hands of Uwe Karczewski. Metalheads can expect another combinationof explosive guitar works, catchy hooks but also some new toppings to the "typical STORMWARRIOR sound"!

07/27/10 - Empires Of Eden - Reborn In Fire featuring Sean Peck (Cage) discussing the song "Total Devastation".

New Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWsbeGjnjWI

Sean’s song Total Devastation is definitely the heaviest track on the cd and pure, kick in the face screaming heavy metal. The new album from Empires of Eden – “Reborn in Fire” will feature some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices. With the already announced Mike Vescera, Zak Stevens, Steve Grimmett and Carlos Zema the album also showcases the incredible talents of Aussie singers Louie Gorgievksi, Chris Ninni and Mike Zoias.”

With a 30 piece orchestral score – 8 singers – one album – Empires of Eden – Reborn in Fire.

For all news and pre release information check www.empiresofeden.com – www.7hart.de

07/27/10 - STRYPER REVEALS CLIPS FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM ‘THE COVERING’

For a limited time, fans can preview Stryper's upcoming Big3 Records release by following Stryper frontman Michael Sweet on Twitter. The new collection of cover songs pays tribute to the bands that inspired Stryper, including Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Kansas and many others.

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) -- Following the success of their 25th Anniversary World Tour earlier this year, legendary rock band Stryper headed into the studio to work on their upcoming album, The Covering, tentatively scheduled for release October 13th from Big3 Records/SONY. For a limited time, fans can preview the new album by following Stryper frontman Michael Sweet on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/michaelhsweet, where he will be revealing a hidden website where fans can hear exclusive song clips not available anywhere else.

The Covering, produced by Michael Sweet, will be unlike any previous Stryper recording, in that it’s a collection of cover songs from bands that inspired them and helped to shape their sound and musical identity, including past hits from Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Kansas and many others. A cover of Black Sabbath’s hit “Heaven and Hell” will be the first single, with an expected iTunes release in advance of the album. The Covering will also include “God,” a new original recording from Stryper.

"Stryper recorded The Yellow and Black Attack (Enigma Records) back in 1983, and it was released the following year,” says Michael. “Twenty six years have passed and after seven studio releases and multiple compilation and live projects, we decided to show our fans where our roots lie musically. The Covering consists of particular songs and groups that molded and shaped us and made us who we are today.”

One of the highlights for Stryper fans is that The Covering is the first studio album in nearly two decades on which all four original members, plus longtime keyboardist Charles Foley, have recorded together.

“This record includes the original lineup,” explains Michael. “Tim, Robert, Oz and I haven't recorded a full-length project together since 1990’s Against the Law (Enigma Records), so this is truly history in the making. We also had what was probably the best time we've ever had recording a record together and I believe that this comes through in the energy and the spirit of each track. We're all extremely excited about this record and more importantly, we're all extremely confident about the future of Stryper and the four of us making music together for years to come."

About Stryper

Stryper’s latest album, Murder by Pride, was released in 2009. The band supported the album with a year-long 25th Anniversary World Tour which took them throughout North America, South America, Europe and Australia. In 1984, Stryper broke onto the scene with their debut EP The Yellow and Black Attack, and have since gone on to sell 8 million albums and tour the world spreading an inspirational message through their branded sound of rock songs, heavy guitars, and pristine harmony vocals. The group’s unprecedented 1986 album To Hell with the Devil was the first Christian album to go platinum and was named one of the “100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music” by CCM Magazine. Stryper was also the first Christian band to get airplay on MTV, where they had several hit videos, including the #1 “Most Requested” videos “Free” and “Honestly.”

For more information, visit http://www.stryper.com

07/27/10 - ISSA

Hot on the heels of the buzz caused by the launch of the release of ISSA’s debut album “Sign of Angels”, Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the digital only release of the single track “I’m Alive” on August 20th 2010.

The song was written especially for Issa by a dream team of Swedish songwriters from Örebro, including Tim Larsson, Johan Fransson, Tobias Lundgren (of Play Production, responsible of penning songs for the likes of Susan Boyle, Martin Stenmarck, Ashley Tisdale, Alcazar, Place Vendome, Saint Deamon, Primal Fear among others) , Ronny Milanowicz (the album producer and also drummer of Saint Deamon) and Joacim Cans (of Hammerfall).

Issa says “We had the best of times recording this song and it was actually the first track we recorded, the foundation for the rest of the album. It is a special song and to me it represents strength, independence and the courage to stand for yourself. Also I’m Alive makes you get that ”I can do anything” feeling, no matter what! It has the all elements of Rock ‘n Roll plus catchy melody-lines all wrapped up into one song - one listen and you’re hooked”.

The videoclip of “I’m Alive” can be watched on youtube now. Click on the image and enjoy the clip:

Watch out for ISSA debut album “Sign of Angels” to be released in Europe on September 24th and USA on October 12th 2010 on Frontiers Records.

07/26/10 - ICED EARTH confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL!

Vancouver BC / Miami FL / Hanover, Germany – July 21, 2010

After extensive excursions on the North American West Coast, 70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival sailed back South, crossed the Panama Canal once more and headed back to Tampa, Florida where it is hot like everywhere else these days. It seems what they need to find is an ICED EARTH! 21 out of 40 bands on board... who will be next?

The confirmed 21 out of 40 bands are:

Agent Steel
Amon Amarth
Death Angel
Epica
Exodus
Fear Factory
Finntroll
Forbidden
Iced Earth
Moonspell
Obituary
Raven
Saxon
Sodom
Sonata Arctica
Stratovarius
Swashbuckle
Testament
Trouble
Uli Jon Roth
Witchburner

70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami FL to Cozumel, Mexico and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 28, 2011.

Make no mistake, 70000TONS OF METAL is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with normal cruise guests. This is an all heavy metal cruise! Can you imagine that? A whole luxury cruise ship full of metalheads? And since there is no backstage area you will have the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It's like everyone has a backstage pass!

Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$249 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, all meals, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and 24 room service!

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out http://www.70000tons.com/ for more information and book your cabin NOW!

07/26/10 - "In Dark Places...1986-2000" - the complete discography of Crimson Glory out soon!

Metal Mind Productions presents the complete discography of one of the best and most influential prog-metal bands of the 80’s – Crimson Glory.

The exclusive 5 CD box entitled “In Dark Places…1986-2000” contains all of their studio albums: “Crimson Glory”, “Transcendence”, “Strange And Beautiful”, “Astronomica” (2CD). The box also includes bonus tracks, such as songs taken from singles, videos, live or demo tracks plus a 60 pages booklet. All recordings are remastered using tube technology. Box is limited to 1000 numbered copies and is a must-have for all fans of the band as well as for the lovers of the progressive metal genre!

Finally we are able to announce our second headliner for our 14th. KEEP IT TRUE Festival. We are proud to present AGENT STEEL with their legendary original singer John Cyriis. The crop circles are marked, the UFOs are booked, prepare for a unique show like you will see nowhere else. This will be an exclusive German Headlining show. Now our billing is complete. We also want to dedicate the whole event to the loving memory of Ronnie James Dio and Midnight. Here is the final billing:

KEEP IT TRUE XIV
Dedicated to Ronnie James Dio and Midnight

AGENT STEEL (USA)
(With John Cyriis, exclusive German Headlining Show)
CRIMSON GLORY (USA)
(First German Show With New Singer)
HEADLINER 2 (TBA)
VICIOUS RUMORS (USA)
(A Tribute to Carl Albert with Geoff Thorpe,Larry Howe, Mark McGee,Tommy Sisco and Kevin Albert (son of Carl))
MALICE (USA)
(exclusive German show)
BREAKER (USA)
SATAN (UK)
(exclusive complete Court In The Act Line Up!!)
GRIFFIN (USA)
(exclusive first european Show)
SACRIFICE (CAN)
(First European Show)
OSTROGOTH (BEL)
(exclusive German show)
BROCAS HELM (USA)
DEATH DEALER (CAN)
(exclusive first european Show)
SLAUTER XSTROYES (USA)
DAMIEN THORNE (USA)
SARACEN (UK)
(special "Heroes, Saints And Fools" Show)
BITCH (USA)
METALUCIFER( JAP/GER)
HELLHOUND (USA)
ENFORCER (SWE)
VEKTOR (USA)
SIGN OF THE JACKAL (ITA)

April 29th./30th. 2011 Lauda-Königshofen Tauberfrankenhalle
http://www.keep-it-true.de, http://www.myspace.com/keepittruefestival

07/26/10 - ROUGH SILK signs w/ Rock It Up Records

ROUGH SILK signs with Rock It Up Records

The German Metal Band ROUGH SILK will release their 8.studio-album about Rock It Up Records. The untitle album comes in 2011.

Vorschau: TOMMY VITALY - "Just Me"

SEVEN GATES guitar player TOMMY VITALY got support on his solo-album "Just Me" from:

Thomas Vikstrom (ex CANDLEMASS & STORMWIND) - Vocals
Andrea Torricini (ex VISION DIVINE) - Bass
Rhino (ex MANOWAR) - Drums
David Shankle (ex MANOWAR) - Guitar
Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, TSO, ADAGIO) - Keyboards
"Just Me" is Neoclassical Power Metal á la Yngwie Malmsteen, Reptilian, Ring Of Fire, Winterlong, Rhapsody, Royal Hunt etc.
As Special-Bonus the first edition comes with a signature guitar-pick and a lesson-video-DVD for free.
Here you can see the promo-trailer: http://www.rockitup.org/Tommy_Vitaly.html

In stock now: BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind" - Limited IceWarrior Edition

The limited IceWarrior-Edition from BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind", comes w/ 2 Bonustracks, 24-pages booklet and great Guest-musicans like Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine), Sandra Schleret (Elis, Dreams Of Sanity), Kiara (Skylark), Sabrina Carrion (Heavenfalls) or Eddie Antonini (Khali, Skylark).

Don't miss the first class Symphonic Power Metal on "Darkmind".

Limited On 1000 CD's only!

DANTESCO will release "Strange Fruit Sonata" (from the coming album album "We Don't Fear Your God") on the CD-Compilation "The Ultimate True Metal Compilation" of the Hard Rocker Magazines.

The magazine comes in August.

BYFIST have a new bass player called Marco Villareal.

SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA - Live in Germany:

- 09.07.2010, Lutherstadt Eisleben, Lichtloch 99

- 10.07.2010, IN FLAMMEN Open Air, Torgau (w/ Asphyx, Eisregen, Skanners and many more)

HADES

- 16. & 17.07.2010, BANG YOUR HEAD!!, Balingen (w/ Queensryche, Twisted Sister and many more)

http://www.rockitup.org
http://www.myspace.com/icewarriorrecords
http://www.myspace.com/rockituprecords

07/26/10 - VINDICATOR UNVEILS NEW SONG

In advance of the release of The Antique Witcheries the sophomore album by Midwest thrash maniacs VINDICATOR, fans can get a sneak peak at what to expect when the album hits store shelves worldwide on August 10th on Heavy Artillery Records. Preview the track “Strange Aeons” at the band’s Myspace page: www.myspace.com/savindicator

As one of the frontrunners of what has come to be known as the "New Wave Of Thrash", Ohio based VINDICATOR laid the framework for the band during Summer of 2005 as long time friends Marshall Law and brothers Vic and Jesse Stown came together with a singular vision, drawing influences ranging from first-wave Bay Area and Teutonic thrash to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Following the self-release of the band's debut full-length album There Will Be Blood in 2008, VINDICATOR spent the next year gigging nationally in support of the album with such bands as Raven, Overkill, M.O.D., Hirax, Destruction, Exodus, and Kreator, Exmortus and many others. With the addition of lead shredder Mikey B. Lial, VINDICATOR once again hit the studio in late 2008 to record tracks for a split release with 80's German cult metal legends Metal Witch. In late 2009 VINDICATOR signed to HEAVY ARTILLERY and began work on The Antique Witcheries a masterpiece of modern thrash metal mayhem sure to please fans of Dark Angel, Testament and Exodus.

VINDICATOR just recently wrapped up their “Coastal Catastrophe” tour and will be announcing more US and Canadian tour dates in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

Listen to VINDICATOR at www.myspace.com/savindicator

07/26/10 - EVIL SURVIVES

HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS continues its war on false metal with the release of Powerkiller, the sophomore album from Canadian heavy/speed metal masters EVIL SURVIVES. Powerkiller is scheduled for worldwide release on CD and digitally on October 12th 2010.

Based out Winnipeg, Manitoba EVIL SURVIVES first began spreading their metallic mayhem when the in the summer of 2006 Front man Karl “Axe n’ Smash” Warkentin and guitarist Adrian Riff began the arduous task of recruiting like minded metal heads. Finally after three months the search was complete and EVIL SURVIVES was born. By June 2008 EVIL SURVIVES made its first performance- by no coincidence...but fate! - outside of an Iron Maiden concert in their home town of Winnipeg. Less than a month later, EVIL SURVIVES entered the studio to record their debut full length album Metal Vengeance released exclusively on vinyl on by Canadian ‘War on Music’ label.

On the heels of a growing renown, EVIL SURVIVES were right back in studio by the end of 2009 to record their second full length album, entitled Powerkiller, released by War on Music on vinyl and limited edition cassette. Mixed entirely in analog, the master reels contained over 40 minutes of driving NWOBHM worship, sounding like 1985-2009 never even happened. Powerkiller caught the attention of New York metal merchants HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS who will be releasing the album on CD and digitally on October 12th 2010.

Touring non-stop across Canada and beyond, EVIL SURVIVES quickly gained a reputation as a ripping live act, with piercing croons, guitar heroics, shotgun bass, and wild antics. Taking the torch from those who came before them, EVIL SURVIVES are positioned to become a leading force for the fight for the rightful return of Heavy Metal… and the execution of false metal everywhere.

Listen to EVIL SURVIVES at www.myspace.com/evilsurvives

07/26/10 - Primal Fear announce new European Tour!

Primal Fear - All Over The World

18.09.2010 POL - Warschau - Progresja
19.09.2010 CZE - Pardubice - Zluty Pes Pardubice
21.09.2010 GER - Aschaffenburg - ColosSaal
23.09.2010 GER - Köln - Underground
25.09.2010 ITA - Bari - Demode
26.09.2010 ITA - Roma - Black Out
28.09.2010 AT - Wörgl - Komma
29.09.2010 GER - Nürnberg - Hirsch
30.09.2010 GER - Osnabrück - Lagerhalle
01.10.2010 GER - Burglengenfeld - VA Zentrum
02.10.2010 GER - Bad Arolsen - Outback
Special Guests: Kissin' Dynamite & Elvenking

05.10.2010 SWE - Stockholm - Gotakollare
06.10.2010 SWE - Gothenburg - Sticky Fingers
08.10.2010 FIN - Tampere - tba
09.10.2010 FIN - Helsinki - Dantes Highlight
11.10.2010 GER - Hamburg - Headbangers Ballroom
12.10.2010 FRA - Paris - La Scene Bastille
13.10.2010 FRA - Lyon - Marche Gare
14.10.2010 FRA - Mulhouse - Noumatrouf
15.10.2010 GER - Speyer - Halle 101
Special Guests: Circle II Circle

07/26/10 - KISKE-SOMERVILLE collaboration album

Produced by Mat Sinner – a highlight of the season is coming!

Napoli, July, 2010 – Eighteen months in the making, some of the most beautiful voices in the scene, a massive production, one hell of an album, two videoclips and one documentary… The Kiske-Somerville collaboration album has all the trademarks of a real event for the Rock fans in 2010, and the release on September 24th in Europe and October 12th in the USA mark some dates that should be noted in every fan agendas.

The collaboration between vocalist Michael Kiske (Helloween, Place Vendome) and American singer Amanda Somerville was born as a concept put together thanks to the input of Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino. “I did a duet with a female singer on 'Breathing Water' by Indigo Dying”, explains Michael Kiske. “It was so nice that he offered me a chance to make an album of all duet songs with a famous female singer."

This exciting album sees Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Magnus Karlsson (Starbreaker, Primal Fear) handling most of the songwriting (with more contributions from Sander Gommans formerly of After Forever and Amanda Sormeville herself), with Sinner overseeing the production & mix at various recording studios in Europe.

Amanda Somerville is the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was tapped to replace Epica vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with Symphony X due to Simons' health issues. Amanda was also featured on Kamelot's latest release, "Ghost Opera", the Rock Opera “Aina” and recently toured with Avantasia.

“When Mat Sinner asked me if I wanted to be the "other half" of the face of the album, I was very honored and quite looking forward to working more closely with Michael Kiske” tells Amanda. “We'd both been involved in various projects over the years together, such as Aina and Avantasia, but it was always through third parties and we didn't sing together like we do here. It's not for nothing that Michael's a legend in the scene. He's got a very unique voice, a special delivery of his performance and is a wonderful person on top of it all. This has been a great experience all across the board!”. Kiske adds “To sing together with the gifted and beautiful Amanda was another genius idea of Serafino! And it was a most pleasant experience to meet her. Amanda has by far the best female voice I have heard for ages. And the album is a killer.”

Two videoclips were filmed for the songs "Silence" and "If I Had A Wish" in Nurnberg, Germany. Joining Kiske and Somerville for the shoot were bassist and main composer Mat Sinner, guitarist Sander Gommans (After Forever), drummer Rami Ali and keyboardist Jimmy Kresic (Voodoo Circle). The clips were directed by Martin Mueller of RCN TV, who previously helmed the videoclip production for Unheilig, Subway To Sally, Helloween, U.D.O. and Gotthard.

The digital only release of the single, "Silence" on August 20th, will precede the release of the full-length CD.

The “Kiske-Somerville” album final tracklisting includes:

Nothing Left To Say; Silence; If I Had A Wish; One Night Burning; Arise; End Of The Road; Don't Walk Away; A Thousand Suns; Rain; Devil In Her Heart; Second Chance; Set A Fire (bonus track).

The Bonus DVD will include videoclips of “Silence” and “If I Had A Wish” plus a “Making of” documentary.

The songs “Silence” and “If I Had A Wish” can exclusively be listened to in full by streaming on the Frontiers Web Radio from July 20th.

Tune in at: www.frontiers.it/webradio

Enjoy the YouTube trailer presentation (click on the image):

Musicians:
Michael Kiske - Vocals
Amanda Somerville - Vocals
Mat Sinner - Bass & Backing Vocals
Magnus Karlsson - Lead Guitar, Guitar, Keyboards
Sander Gommans - Additional Lead Guitar
Martin Schmidt / Ramy Ali - Drums
Jimmy Kresic - Keyboards.

Weblinks: www.michaelkiske.net / www.amandasomerville.com / www.frontiers.it / www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

07/25/10 - Michael Schenker Group - US and Brazilian Tour featuring Carmine Appice

Michael is very much looking forward to the upcoming MSG - 30th Anniversary - US Tour with Carmine Appice on drums. Carmine is a major influence in Rock who also helped creating the foundation of Rock. His incredible drumming always had a big inpact on Michael. In fact, when Michael was around 15 years of age, owned a Beck, Bogart & Appiece album and actually went to see them in concert. Michael says "It is a real Honor to have Carmine with us on this Tour".
Special Line Up - Brazilian Tour:
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Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar
Gary Barden - Vocals
Carmine Appice - Drums (ex - Vanilla Fudge/Jeff Beck/Ozzy Osborne/etc.)
Rev Jones - Bass - Aug
Wayne Findlay - Guitar/Keyboards

07/15/10 - Australian melodic rockers LORD announce tour, and new EP

Melodic metal favourites LORD have unveiled their latest touring venture, taking them across Australia once again, including trips to the far north, as well as making their way back to Japan for the second year in a row. The band have also announced their latest EP release 'Return of the Tyrant' which will be released in the coming months.

Commented LORD main man LT, "We're finally able to announce the tour dates for the rest of the year. This was a logistical nightmare with so many other high-profile acts touring Australia right now,meant that some places we wanted to get to just weren't realistic this time around. This tour will also include our run of shows in Japan with DORO and Jaded Heart, which we're extremely excited about"

"The other great news is we have a new LORD release out soon; an EP entitled 'Return of the Tyrant'. Anyone who has followed our history knows about Dungeon, the band that spawned LORD after it dissolved in 2005. Dungeon had a popular song called 'Tarranno Del Mar' - a fun pirate themed song that LORD still enjoys playing to this day. We felt it was time to revisit the story and write the next part in the saga. The song 'Return Of The Tyrant' is full of piratey singalongs and is nearly ten minutes long, so it's quite an epic! Apart from that, we have some cool cover songs and a whole bunch of cool interpretations of LORD and Dungeon songs, so there's quite a lot of material for an EP. We'll be revealing the full track list and cover art really soon."

The Tyrants Return 2010 Tour

July 30th - Blacktown, The Basement (Lic/AA)
August 13th - Newtown, Notes (18+)
August 27th - Wollongong, The Ox (18+)
August 28th - Canberra, The Maram (18+)
September 11th - Darwin, Brown's Mart Theatre (Lic/AA)
September 16th - Sydney, The Annandale Hotel (18+)
September 17th - Melbourne, East Brunswick Club (18+)
October 2nd - Cairns, Kuranda Theatre (Lic/AA)
October 8th - Tokyo, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 10th - Nagoya, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 11th - Osaka, Holiday (with Doro and Jaded Heart)
October 29th - Sydney, The Gaelic (18+)
October 30th - Newcastle, Club Led (18+)
November 5th - Broken Hill, Theatre Royal (AA Afternoon show)
November 5th - Broken Hill, Theatre Royal (18+)
November 6th - Adelaide, Uni Bar (Lic/AA)
November 19th - Perth, Rocket Room (18+)
November 20th - Perth, The Civic Hotel (18+)
November 26th - Brisbane, Rosies (18+)
November 27th - Rockhampton, The Anchor Hotel (18+)
December 3rd - Merrylands, Hyland Road Youth Centre (AA)

LORD was formed from the ashes of DUNGEON who disbanded in 2005 after world tours with the likes of MEGADETH, NIGHTWISH, EDGUY and more, and has since gone on to tour with bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, SAXON, GAMMA RAY, NEVERMORE and released three well-received albums. The band recently released a tongue-in-cheek cover of KYLIE MINOGUE's "On A Night Like This", which become an instant success, and must see for many.

On a Night Like This video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1i3cBS2kx8

http://www.lord.net.au
http://www.myspace.com/lordaus

07/03/10 - Free Song - METALFORCE celebrates the Soccer World Cup 2010!

METALFORCE releases a brand new song for FREE to support every team at the Soccer World Cup 2010 titled "On Your Way".
Being based in Germany, of course the band has also recorded a German version of the song ("Geh Den Weg") to support the German team. To download the song just visit the METALFORCE.EU or go to the direct page to get your free song incl. artwork!

LINK: http://www.paforce.de/gdwoyw_hp_2/index.html

07/02/10 - Intense Millennium Records to reissue Intense & Frontline Catalog

Intense Millennium Records is a partnership between Divine Metal Distro, Roxx Productions, and two additional individuals Josh Dieckmann and Sandy Scafedi. We have come together under this one umbrella to form a company that is dedicated to releasing fully licensed material from one of the most prolific group of record labels to exist in the Christian Metal scene, the Intense/Frontline/Alarma Records group. This will be the first time that many of these titles will have seen any form of quality release since their original releases back in the 1980s & 1990s.

Our first batch of releases is scheduled for release in November of 2010 and include classic albums from Vengeance Rising, Sacred Warrior and Bloodgood. All of our releases will be completely re-mastered to give these albums the best modern audio quality that is available today. As well each release will have brand new artwork based on the original cover designs, along with 8 page booklets complete with lyrics, and liner notes. When possible bonus material will be added as well.

The first 5 titles that will be released are:

Vengeance - Human Sacrifice

Few albums can claim to have started a musical movement like "Human Sacrifice". While thrash metal had already been well established by 1988, only a handful of bands had attempted to combine such fast, heavy music with lyrics reflecting faith in Christ. None of these bands had released anything more than demos or a couple tracks on compilations until this monster of an album came roaring onto the scene. Fusing fast riffing, driving bass and drums, hyper-speed bluesy lead guitar, and just enough melody to make things more memorable, "Human Sacrifice" did more than just introduce Christianity to the genre - it revolutionized the developing style of "Christian metal" in a way no previous band or album had done. Vengeance Rising raised the stakes and gave fellow thrashers a unique album that set the bar for future releases.

Vengeance Rising - Once Dead

Where Vengeance Rising's debut "Human Sacrifice" stormed onto the scene and created quite a stir, "Once Dead" tightened the thrash attack into a well-oiled machine. While the band's debut was experimental and diverse, "Once Dead" was a snapshot of a band seasoned by touring and songwriting, with a more consistent approach that capitalized on thrash metal's calling card - velocity. Vengeance Rising's second album is rife with fast, thrashy anthems that take their sound to the next level, ramping up the volume, intensity, and energy even more. When other thrash bands were starting to slow down, Vengeance Rising took the opposite approach for maximum effect.

Sacred Warrior - Rebellion

The burgeoning Christian metal movement had several notable bands by the mid 1980's. None, however, took the progressive elements of pioneers like Queensryche and Fates Warning and combined them with the pure energy and heaviness present in much of the thrash metal of the time. Enter Sacred Warrior - a band that skillfully and successfully combined these two elements to create a metallic attack that rivaled many of their contemporaries, and stands the test of time as one of the greats of the era. “Rebellion”, the band’s auspicious debut, capitalizes on that potent mixture by offering up searing riffs, lightning fast solos, soaring vocals, and a rhythm section that thundered with authority.

Bloodgood - Bloodgood

Heavy Metal has been accused by its detractors as all sounding the same. While the mid-80’s saw a glut of metal bands cashing in on the style, many of which sounded the same as the next band, no one could accuse Bloodgood of being a sound-alike. Combining a melodic, classic heavy metal approach with the uniquely operatic vocals of Les Carlson, Bloodgood carved out its own niche in the metal scene by offering up listeners a potent mix of high-pitched vocal wails, melodic yet energetic guitar riffing, a tight rhythm section, and memorable songs that would stay with you for weeks. This powerful blend came shining through on Bloodgood’s self-titled debut album, and quickly set the bar for metal bands wishing to share their faith with the world.

Bloodgood - Detonation

Bloodgood’s second album, “Detonation”, was the perfect follow-up to their high-energy debut, and raised the bar even higher for faith-based metal bands. The fast songs were faster, the emotion in the songs was more intense, and the musical attack was tighter. The lyrics were also stronger, as the band took on some fairly unpopular topics like suicide and homelessness. Truly a landmark album in the scene, this classic contains the duo of songs “Crucify” and “Messiah” that showed what a real metal band could do with such emotionally charged subject matter and pull it off with such ease.

Beginning in January of 2011 we will unleash two classic Frontline titles per month. With such a vast catalog of titles at our finger tips we welcome any suggestions from you the fans in regards to what titles you would like to see released the soonest. There is currently a poll on our website, feel free to stop by and let your voice be heard.

Visit our website at: http://www.intensemillennium.com to stay up to date on the latest news.

07/02/10 - M.A.D. News

1. M.A.D. at the “LPR Rock Heaven Night“ on 03.07 at 09 PM
2. Vote M.A.D.-Videos into the program of iMusic1!
3. Win M.A.D. 10 Fanpackages (CDs, DVDs, T-Shirts)
4. M.A.D. is „Featured Artist” @ “IMRadio”

1. M.A.D. at the “LPR Rock Heaven Night“ on 03.07 at 09 PM

If you’re talking German, don’t miss the 4. “LPR Rock Heaven Night“:

You’ll get 2 hours of pure M.A.D-Rock!!

..and here you’ll get it:

www.lahnpowerradio.de/news.php

2. Vote the M.A.D.-videos into the iMusic1-Charts

After we released our very first professionally produced video “Don’t Sell Your Soul” on 05.06, we are now proud to be able to present you our second clip to our album “For Crown And Ring”. It’s an old Tina Turner classics that we jazzed up a bit ;-):

Nutbush City Limits

If you like and speak a little German you’ll find here how it works how to vote for our clips:

This is how it works

3. Win 10 M.A.D. fan-packages:

At “port01” in the event of an interview there, you’ll have the possibility to win 10 fan-packages including our brand new T-shirts, CDs and more!

So if you don’t mind reading some German login and win >>>>

4. M.A.D. is „Featured Artist” @ “IMRadio”:

About two weeks ago we were informed, that we have become one of the featured Artists at „IMRadio“, an US-internet radio station, that plays mostly music of artists that don’t have a record deal until now and are perhaps not well known but that’s absolutely great.

So if you like take a listen and if you’re there, come and visit our profile and leave a comment ;-):

www.imradio.com/index.php?f=search&search_name=m.a.d.

07/02/10 - JAMSYNC MUSIC INK DEAL WITH PUMP

German hard rockers PUMP struck a deal with JAMSYNC MUSIC for the release of their catalog in North America. PUMP are no strangers to the rock scene and have accomplished quite a bit over the years including 3 releases; Against Everyone's Advice, Breakdown To Breakthrough and Sonic Extasy. All 3 three releases will street in September with tentative plans for the band to head to the U.S. for a short tour in support.

PUMP - Some people might say you can’t play 80ies Metal nowadays, you can’t do this, you can’t do that…come on…the only thing you can’t do is put music into drawers! It’s only Rock’N’ Roll…and they like it!!! Nothing more – nothing less. It’s beer drinkin’, whiskey slammin’, hotel trashin’; chick bangin’ – kick ass Rock-N-Roll!!!!!!!!!! That’s what it’s all about. A description of them, the code they live by, or better both. Come inside and join the PUMP circle of friends. You won’t believe your eyes and ears. PUMP is one of the most exciting new bands of the new millennium. Lookin’ upon them and listening to their music may leave you changed for life. You might feel a sudden need to get drunk, remove your clothes and doin’ all the the things your Mom shouldn’t know. Just things you’ve only fantasized about. If so, welcome to the world of PUMP!

For more information visit www.jamsyncmusic.com

07/02/10 - Gothic Rock News - Bloody Mary, New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed

Italian gothic rockers Bloody Mary will release their new album, "Party Music for Graveyards" on September 7, 2010.
The CD was recorded and mixed at a Moonhouse studio by Danilo Stone Di Lorenzo, produced by Bloody Mary frontman Aldebran and mastered in Helsinki at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila (Nightwish, HIM, Sonata Arctica).

"Party Music for Graveyards" track listing:

01. Velvet
02. Better Down
03. Sobibor
04. Fallen Christ
05. Somebody to Love
06. Before You Fade
07. Dreamer
08. Gettin' Older
09. Pet Sematary (The Ramones)
10. The Right Way
11. Deathly Gone
12. The Reason

The images you see before you are the new album cover and Bloody Mary singer Aldebran.

Aldebran explains that Party Music for Graveyards is meant to be the historical continuation of the precedent Blood 'n' Roll (2005 Six Six Six Records UK, label of Cradle of Filth bass player Dave Pybus ). Blood 'n' Roll was indeed settled at an imaginary dark bohemien time in France where frontman's alter ego Aldebran di Alteg was seeking for lost souls and dissoluted vampires. Party Music for Graveyards takes place during second world war in Germany, mad scientist Aldebran di Alteg, resembling Nightmare Before Christmas' "Dr. Finklestein" is feeling blue and in love while working on visionary experiments. You would think that all this imagery would be featured in the lyrics, but it doesn't directly. It's all purely "in the air", a mere suggestion which is meant to be continued on upcoming future albums.

Those remembering Bloody Mary for their plasma dropped, deep and rocking tunes heavily influenced by Type O' Negative and Anathema tunes, will find in Party Music for Graveyards a sonic evolution (already anticipated in 2007 by preparatory EP Dig up for the Party) charmingly oriented on a multilayered carpet of electronic sounds and edgy choruses which seem to be the perfect evolution of 80s new wave for dark and gothic clubs.

Party Music for Graveyards will be released by Valery Records on September, 7 - 2010 and distributed by Frontiers Records / Edel (Italy), Point Music (Germany), Cargo Records (UK&Eire), Avispa Music (Spain), Metal Zone (Benelux), iTunes (worldwide).

07/02/10 - "In Dark Places...1986-2000" - the complete discography of Crimson Glory out soon!

Metal Mind Productions presents the complete discography of one of the best and most influential prog-metal bands of the 80’s – Crimson Glory.

The exclusive 5 CD box entitled “In Dark Places…1986-2000” contains all of their studio albums: “Crimson Glory”, “Transcendence”, “Strange And Beautiful”, “Astronomica” (2CD). The box also includes bonus tracks, such as songs taken from singles, videos, live or demo tracks plus a 60 pages booklet. All recordings are remastered using tube technology. Box is limited to 1000 numbered copies and is a must-have for all fans of the band as well as for the lovers of the progressive metal genre!

Crimson Glory’s origin reaches the 80’s, when the band emerged with a dazzling combination of early Queensryche style, fascinating guitar melodies and distinctive, emotive vocals. The line-up, consisting of Ben Jackson (guitars), Jon Drenning (guitars), Jeff Lords (bass), Dana Burnell (drums) and Midnight (vocals) recorded two albums – Crimson Glory and Transcendence, both bringing the band a large number of devoted fans. The unique musical mixture, followed by a characteristic image (all band members wore silver masks) marked the beginning of a prog metal legend. But the band did not wish to be captivated in only one musical style. With their third album, Crimson Glory reached far beyond simple power metal musicianship, replacing it with complex, precise songwriting, controversial both in sound and structure. Strange and Beautiful turned out as an epic musical experience, filled with elements borrowed from prog metal, as well as blues and hard rock. For some fans the band explored far too commercial regions, but others greeted Crimson Glory’s evolution enthusiastically. Unfortunately, after the release of their third LP the group stepped down from the scene for six years. It wasn’t until 1997, when Jon Drenning and Jeff Lords decided to reunite Crimson Glory. Ben Jackson’s return was a great start to the process; however it was soon clear that this trio will be the only remaining members of the original line-up, as vocalist Midnight was at that time not interested in recording a new album. Drenning, Lords and Jackson had a tough decision on whom to set as a replacement for the charismatic singer. The final choice was Wade Black, whose vocals sounded much more powerful and aggressive, brining a totally new quality to Crimson Glory’s music. After adjoining ex-Savatage drummer Steve Wacholz the band was ready for a definite comeback. In 1999 Astronomica saw daylight. The album proved the band’s great form, being both a nod to the past as well as updated for the present, retaining some of the classic guitar harmonies with a slightly more dynamic approach. Although soon after its release Black left the band to front Seven Witches and Leash Law, Crimson Glory did not cease to exist. On May 2010 the band announced that a new singer, Todd La Torre, had joined the band. La Torre made his first (and as yet only) public appearance with Crimson Glory at ProgPower USA X as one of seventeen guest performers paying tribute to Midnight, the band's original singer who passed away in 2009 The band is currently working on their new material.

Metal Mind Productions will release “In Dark Places…1986-2000” on 23rd August in Europe and 5th October in USA (via MVD).

Crimson Glory
“In Dark Places…1986 - 2000”

Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP 5CD BOX 007
Barcode: 5907785036055
Format: 5 CD Box + 60 pages booklet (limited edition of 1000 copies)
Genre: progressive metal
Release date: 23.08.2010 Europe / 5.10.2010 USA

Tracklist:

CD 1 - CRIMSON GLORY

1. Valhalla
2. Dragon Lady
3. Heart Of Steel
4. Azrael
5. Mayday
6. Queen Of The Masquerade
7. Angels Of War
8. Lost Reflection

Bonus track:
9. Dream Dancer

CD 2 – TRANSCENDENCE

1. Lady Of Winter
2. Red Sharks
3. Painted Skies
4. Masque Of The Red Death
5. In Dark Places
6. Where Dragons Rule
7. Lonely
8. Burning Bridges
9. Eternal World
10. Transcendence

Bonus Tracks:
11. Lonely (Re-Mix)
12. Lonely (Videoclip)

CD 3 - STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL

1. Strange And Beautiful
2. Promise Land
3. Love And Dreams
4. The Chant
5. Dance On Fire
6. Song For Angels
7. In The Mood
8. Starchamber
9. Deep Inside Your Heart
10. Make You Love Me
11. Far Away

Bonus Track:
12. The Chant (Videoclip)

CD 4 – ASTRONOMICA

1. March To Glory (Instrumental)
2. War Of The Worlds
3. New World Machine
4. Astronomica
5. Edge Of Forever
6. Touch The Sun
7. Lucifer's Hammer
8. The Other Side Od Midnight
9. Cyber-Christ
10. Cydonia

CD 5 – ASTRONOMICA

1. War Of The Worlds - Remake
2. Astronomica - Demo Version
3. Touch The Sun - Demo Version
4. Edge Of Forever - Demo Version (bonus track)
5. Dragon Lady - Live
6. Eternal World - Live
7. Painted Skies - Live
8. Queen Of The Masquerade - Live
9. Lost Reflection - Live07/02/10 - Gothic Rock News - Bloody Mary, New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed

06/28/10 - AGENT STEEL with John Cyriis confirmed for KEEP IT TRUE 14webs

The  second headliner for  14th edition in 2011  . KEEP IT TRUE Festival is proud to present AGENT STEEL with their legendary original singer John Cyriis. The crop circles are marked, the UFOs are booked, prepare for a unique show like you will see nowhere else. This will be an exclusive German Headlining show. The billing is complete. The whole event is dedicated  to the loving memory of Ronnie James Dio and Midnight. Here is the final billing:

KEEP IT TRUE XIV - Dedicated to Ronnie James Dio and Midnight

AGENT STEEL (USA)
(With John Cyriis, exclusive German Headlining Show)
CRIMSON GLORY (USA)
(First German Show With New Singer)
HEADLINER 2 (TBA)
VICIOUS RUMORS (USA)
(A Tribute to Carl Albert with Geoff Thorpe,Larry Howe, Mark McGee,Tommy Sisco and Kevin Albert (son of Carl))
MALICE (USA)
(exclusive German show)
BREAKER (USA)
SATAN (UK)
(exclusive complete Court In The Act Line Up!!)
GRIFFIN (USA)
(exclusive first european Show)
SACRIFICE (CAN)
(First European Show)
OSTROGOTH (BEL)
(exclusive German show)
BROCAS HELM (USA)
DEATH DEALER (CAN)
(exclusive first european Show)
SLAUTER XSTROYES (USA)
DAMIEN THORNE (USA)
SARACEN (UK)
(special "Heroes, Saints And Fools" Show)
BITCH (USA)
METALUCIFER( JAP/GER)
HELLHOUND (USA)
ENFORCER (SWE)
VEKTOR (USA)
SIGN OF THE JACKAL (ITA)

April 29th./30th. 2011 Lauda-Königshofen Tauberfrankenhalle
http://www.keep-it-true.de, http://www.myspace.com/keepittruefestival

06/26/10 - DRAGONFORCE CONFIRM FIRST LIVE ALBUM ‘TWILIGHT DEMENTIA’ FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH 2010 RELEASE

DRAGONFORCE, the stellar musicians whose latest ‘Ultra Beatdown’ album charted strongly all over the world, have announced the release of their first live album.

Titled ‘Twilight Dementia’ and produced by longstanding DF collaborator Karl Groom along with band guitarists Herman Li & Sam Totman, this double live set is now confirmed for a September 13th 2010 release on Spinefarm Records and Roadrunner Records (US, Canada).

Featuring 13 tracks, including such pivotal numbers as ‘Fury Of The Storm’, ‘Operation Ground And Pound’, ‘My Spirit Will Go On’, ‘Valley Of The Damned’, ‘Heroes Of Our Time’ & ‘Through The Fire And Flames’, this exercise in soaring vocals & advanced guitar pyrotechnics was recorded across 19 UK shows, with the very best takes lovingly compiled and mixed by Groom, Totman & Li.

Twilight Dementia – Track List

Disc 1
Heroes of Our Time
Operation Ground and Pound
Reasons to Live
Fury of the Storm
Fields of Despair
Starfire
Soldiers of the Wasteland

Disc 2
My Spirit Will Go On
Where Dragons Rule
The Last Journey Home
Valley of the Damned
Strike of the Ninja
Through the Fire and Flames

DRAGONSTAR estará lançando em13 de setembro seu primeiro duplo ao vivo intitulado Twilight Dementia, produzido por Karl Groom juntamente com os guitarristas  Herman Li & Sam Totman  pelo selo finlandes Spinefarm Rec na Europa e RoadRunner na América.

Set list

Disco 1
Heroes of Our Time
Operation Ground and Pound
Reasons to Live
Fury of the Storm
Fields of Despair
Starfire
Soldiers of the Wasteland

Disco 2
My Spirit Will Go On
Where Dragons Rule
The Last Journey Home
Valley of the Damned
Strike of the Ninja
Through the Fire and Flames

06/26/10 - Rock It Up Records - News: AXENSTAR signs w/ IceWarrior Records

AXENSTAR signs with IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records

"Aftermath" by IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records. The first Limited Edition comes with 1 bonus track and video clip on cd.

The release date shall be to christmas time 2010.

Fans from bands like Nocturnal Rites, Tad Morose, Rage, Narnia, Gamma Ray or old Stratovarius don't miss it!

In stock now: BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind" - Limited IceWarrior Edition

The limited IceWarrior-Edition from BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind", comes w/ 2 Bonustracks, 24-pages booklet and great Guest-musicans like Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine), Sandra Schleret (Elis, Dreams Of Sanity), Kiara (Skylark), Sabrina Carrion (Heavenfalls) or Eddie Antonini (Khali, Skylark).

Don't miss the first class Symphonic Power Metal on "Darkmind".

Limited On 1000 CD's only!

ORION'S REIGN guest-musican Bob Katsionis is now a member of Timo Tolkki's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and will play on their new 3. studioalbum "Trinity"

SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA - Live in Germany:

- 09.07.2010, Lutherstadt Eisleben, Lichtloch 99

- 10.07.2010, IN FLAMMEN Festival, Torgau (w/ Asphyx, Eisregen, Skanners and many more)

HADES

- 16. & 17.07.2010, BANG YOUR HEAD!!, Balingen (w/ Queensryche, Twisted Sister and many more)

http://www.myspace.com/icewarriorrecords

http://www.myspace.com/rockituprecords

06/26/10 - Australia's rock/metallers LORD release two new videos

LORD - ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS (Kylie Minogue cover)

VIDEO LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1i3cBS2kx8

Australian metallers LORD have release a video of their tongue-in-cheek cover of KYLIE MINOGUE's "On A Night Like This". This video was shot in Brisbane with acclaimed director Rhys Day and edited at SLS Studios. Commented LORD frontman, LT: "We had a great time making this video and working with Rhys and his crew. Will, who played Kylie, was absolutely amazing - he played the character so straight-faced, we spent a good amount of the shoot rolling around on the floor laughing. This was just one of several clips we'll be unveiling in the near future, so keep an eye on the LORD website for news."

LORD recently announced Japanese tour dates in October with DORO and JADED HEART, following shows in Sydney with ex-IRON MAIDEN singer PAUL DI'ANNO.

LORD was formed from the ashes of DUNGEON who disbanded in 2005 after world tours with the likes of MEGADETH, NIGHTWISH, EDGUY and more, and has since gone on to tour with bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, SAXON, GAMMA RAY and released three well-received albums. The song "On A Night Like This" appears on the 2009 release "Set In Stone" and has received extensive mainstream Australian airplay.

For more information, visit: http://www.lord.net.au

VIDEO CLIP LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1i3cBS2kx8

INK TO ALBUM ART: http://lord.net.au/promo/lord_set_in_stone_cover.jpg

LORD - '100 Reasons' video released

Video clip link for "100 Reasons": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfqd-isX9Oo

Australian melodic rockers LORD have released a video clip for the song "100 Reasons" which was featured on their most recent album "Set In Stone".

Commented LORD mainmain LT, "We had a lot of fun doing this clip, throwing food around the house, trying not to get busted by mall security and doing possibly some of the most ridiculous cheesy stage moves you'll ever see! Thankfully no one needed to wear the little gold hot pants this time, I still have nightmares about that! This is just one of a few really cool things we have on the boil this year, so keep an eye on our site."

This video clip follows the release of LORD's video for their cover of KYLIE MINOGUE'S "On A Night Like This" which raked up over 20,000 views in under a week.

LORD will return to Japan in October for a run of shows with DORO and JADED HEART, ahead of more Australian touring in the last part of the year.

Born from the ashes of DUNGEON, one of Australia's longest running metal bands, LORD has gone on to tour nationally and internationally with bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, NEVERMORE, SAXON, NIGHTWISH, GAMMA RAY and more. Their last album "Set In Stone" featured guest performances by Pete Lesperance (HAREM SCAREM), Craig Goldy (DIO), Felipe Andreoli (ANGRA) and a host of other well known artists from around the world.

More information: http://www.lord.net.au

Video clip link for "100 Reasons": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfqd-isX9Oo

LINK TO ALBUM ART: http://lord.net.au/promo/lord_set_in_stone_cover.jpg

06/26/10 - Official Press Release David "Rock" Feinstein

*Friends And Fans*

To whom it may concern:

I just found out that Magic Circle Music stated on their site that I was contributing a song to their proposed tribute album to DIO. It also states that I specifically wrote this song for Ronnie. This is totally UNTRUE!

The song is called "Far Beyond", and was a cut on the "FEINSTEIN", "THIRD WISH" album, released by Magic Circle Music, (SPV) in 2004. The song was co written by myself and John West eight years ago.

I am NOT a part of this Magic Circle tribute album, and will ONLY be a part of any tribute to Ronnie that is sanctioned by "Niji Entertainment Group", and Wendy Dio.

David "Rock" Feinstein

For all info, please visit : www.myspace.com/davidrockfeinstein

06/26/10 - Crystal Tears song sampler "Heroes" online!

7HARD & CRYSTAL TEARS are very proud to present "Heroes" song sampler, taken from the forthcoming album "Generation" just a day prior to the release (the 18th June 2010!

Check the song sampler at: www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr

Axel from 7HARD: This is a pure heavy metal/hard rock anthem. Catchy harmonies and easy to remember tunes, one of the most melodic CRYSTAL TEARS numbers! Lyrically it talks about second chances in life. Play it loud and simply enjoy!

CRYSTAL TEARS line-up includes Ian Parry on vocals (ELEGY, VENGEANCE, AYREON guest etc.), Dimitris Goutziamanis on guitars, Stratos Dionisopoulos on bass and Chrisafis Tantanozis on drums. The album was produced by R. D. Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, SUICIDAL ANGELS, ORDEN OGAN, etc.). Cover artwork and booklet design by Meran "Darkmouth" Karanitant (SIX FEET UNDER, HATEBREED, SODOM, LEAVE'S EYES, DIMMU BORGIR etc.). Videoclip and promotional album trailer by Jim Evgenidis.

Chrisafis Tantanozis: I'm so glad - throughout this shit our music industry is going through - there is a label and what is more, a serious label that trusts in us and has chosen CRYSTAL TEARS to be their metal comrades on the difficult path of rock. While Ian Parry is one of the most unique and flexible metal voices out there and R. D. Liapakis one of the very few producers who knows exactly what he wants to do and how to do it, we can feel nothing but secure about the quality of our work regardless the subjective factor of each one's personal taste. Being honest, we really worked our asses off; we got our shit together, we listened and gave more than we could give. I truly hope you enjoy every little second of "Generation X" album, because it's a sincere, straightforward effort indeed, well, at the end of the day... this is what rock is all about! Thank you very much for your time reading this! Hope to meet you all one day somewhere on the road!

Check on www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr and www.7hart.de for news and pre-release information.

www.myspace.com/rockngrowl

06/12/10 - AT WAR ANNOUNCES BRAZILIAN TOUR DATES

Virginia war metal legends AT WAR will be headlining a string of dates up the Eastern United States before heading to Brazil for the very first time in support of their skull crushing comeback album Infidel, released in 2009 on Heavy Artillery Records.

Come show your support for true metal! Dates are as follows;

June 12th Newport News, VA @ Carnival of Brutality Festival w/ Goatwhore and Misery Index
June 13th Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz w/ Vindicator
June 20th Brooklyn, NY @ Club Europa
June 31st Virginia Beach, VA @ Summer Fest 2011
July 9th Belenzinho Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Fofhino Rock Bar
July 10th Curitiba, Brazil @ Hangar Bar
July 11th Brazil TBA

Formed in 1983 by guitarist Shawn Helsel, bassist and vocalist Paul Arnold and drummer Dave Stone AT WAR went on to solidify themselves as one premier metal bands in the American underground. After the reviews and college radio play of their 1985 demo Eat Lead, AT WAR went on to release their albums Ordered to Kill (1986) and Retaliatory Strike (1987) for New Renaissance Records. A follow up to Retaliatory Strike was recorded in 1994 but ultimately scrapped which prompted AT WAR to go on an indefinite hiatus only to have the beast awaken from its slumber in 2006 to begin working the material that would become Infidel. Throughout 2007 and 2008, a series of triumphant US shows and festival appearances in Europe and Mexico showed AT WAR at the top of their game and unphased by the passage of time or musical trends. Woken from its slumber AT WAR once again entered Pyramid Sound to record Infidel with Alex Perialas known for not only has work on AT WAR’S seminal 1987 album Retaliatory Stike but also for other genre defining albums by such bands as ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSUALT, ETC.

For more info on AT WAR visit: http://www.atwartheband.com/

Follow AT WAR at: http://www.myspace.com/atwartheband

06/12/10 - THE SCREAMIN' LORDS TO PLAY THE SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL IN JUNE

06/12/10 - Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer GENE HOGLAN Releases "The Atomic Clock" (Instructional DVD)

Legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan brings forth his long awaited instructional DVD “The Atomic Clock”. Available on Hoglan Industries in the US and on Reversed Records in Canada, Hoglan showcases his three decades of experience of performing and recording with the world’s most well known metal bands such as Devin Townsend, Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok, Strapping Young Lad, Testament, Zimmer’s Hole and most recently Fear Factory along with many others on his resume.

Offering two hours of pure metal drumming fury, Gene shells out his pounding arsenal to drummers and music fans intrigued to understand what makes "The Clock" tick.

Featuring 9 full songs from various projects (5 from the mighty MECHANISM), plus different improvised solos, in addition to tons of tips and tricks from his personal cache. Watch the Gene fill the screen, sharing his knowledge and putting it to the test.

To View the "The Atomic Clock" Video Trailer - please click here.

Gene Hoglan - The Atomic Clock - DVD (Instructional) 2010
Links: Hoglan Industries / Reversed Records / Myspace / Facebook / Youtube / Twitter
Buy Links: Reversed Records / Hoglan Industries
Video Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/genehoglanofficial#p/f/5/cSGkxNpP8aU

“Hoglan has one of the most impressive resumes in heavy metal dating back to the early 1980's including DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD.” – Sick Drummer Magazine

“Gene fucking Hoglan is being Gene fucking Hoglan on the drums.” – MetalSucks.net

“Gene is well known for his very impressive double kick drum rhythms, and his amazingly creative drum arrangements including the use of some unusual objects for percussive effect. His playing is highly technical, accurate, and extremely fast earning the nickname "The Atomic Clock".”– Total-Drums.com

“This man has one of the heaviest sounding drum sounds of all time… some of the most intense piece of drumming I've ever heard. – Metal-Observer.com

“The intensity of Hoglan’s drumming is buttressed by the constancy and accuracy of his ferocious double kick rhythms, executed to blistering tempos.” - MetalUnderground.com

“Gene Hoglan's kick drums blast through in furious, amazingly accurate 32nd-note flurries.” – Modern Drummer – (SYL Interview 2005)

“Known for his incredibly tight, rapid-fire playing, Hoglan remarkably always maintains a Zen-like composure behind his kit.” - MetalReview.com

“Drummer extraordinaire!” - Metal-Rules.com

“Drumming maestro” - Metal Hammer (UK)

“Mesmerizing skin work” - Metal-Eater.com

About:

At long last, legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad, Death, Dark Angel, Dethklok, plus a coffee break in just about every other metal band on the planet!) has released his very first DVD, “The Atomic Clock”! Hooray! Is it instructional? Who Knows? Is it educational? Who cares, it’s GEEEEEEEEENE, so it’s bound to be entertaining as hell!!!

On this disc, Hoglan will break down what makes ‘The Clock’ tick, his style, his philosophies, especially his quirks and cheats. Will he break down your favourite ‘Gene Patterns’? Hell no! Will he clog your brain with countless dull rudiments? No way! Will he blow your mind with 9 complete songs from his upcoming projects? Hell yes he will! You’ll see an-hour-and-a-half of wicked Gene-playing, plus the disc is chock full of ‘extras’! What other instructional discs have ‘EXTRAS’, we ask? None that we know of! That’s why this is no mere ‘instructional’ disc, it’s way more than that! Yippee!

Filmed in magnificent ‘Enormo-Vision’, the big man will fill the screen with knowledge put to the test from his 3 decades of drumming. Do you need to be a schooled drummer to appreciate it? What are ya, nuts? You don’t even have to be a DRUMMER to enjoy this DVD! All you need is two hours of couch time, armed with your sense of fun!

Quick Fact: Hoglan was nominated in the "Best Drummer" category at the second annual 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.

06/12/10 - Tour of some bands

ASIA

Jul 24 - London, High Voltage Festival - UK
Aug 2nd - Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford, MA
Aug 3rd - Birchmere, Alexandria VA
Aug 5th - Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe PA
Aug 6th - Theatre at Westbury, Westbury NY
Aug 7th - Showboat. Atlantic City NJ
Aug 8th - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield CT
Aug 10th - Bergen PAC, Englewood, NJ
Aug 12th - Market Block Party, Syracuse, NY
Aug 13th - House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
Aug 14th - Armory, Rochester, NY
Aug 15th - Carnegie Hall of Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 17th - Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, NC
Aug 18th - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
Aug 20th - House of Blues, Dallas, TX
Aug 21st - House of Blues, Houston, TX
Aug 22nd - Paramount Theatre, Austin, TX
Aug 23rd - Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX
Aug 25th - Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
Aug 26th - Veijas Casino at DreamCatcher, Alpine, CA
Aug 27th - Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 28th - The Grove, Anaheim, CA
Aug 29th - The Uptown, Napa, CA
Sep 1st - Laxon Auditorium, Chico, CA
Sep 2nd - Fox Theatre, Bakersfield, CA
Sep 3rd - Ovation at Green Valley Resort & Spa, Henderson, NV
Sep 4th - Peppermill Casino, Wendover, NV
Sep 5th - Nugget Casino, Sparks, NV
Sep 7th - Aladdin Theatre, Portland, OR
Sep 8th - Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA

YOSO

US dates
11 Aug 2010 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
12 Aug 2010 The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA
15 Aug 2010 Ramshead Tavern (Ramshead Onstage), Annapolis, MD
17 Aug 2010 B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill, New York, NY
19 Aug 2010 Kent Stage, Kent, OH
20 Aug 2010 Syndicate Dinner Theatre, Newport, Ky
21 Aug 2010 Lake Clementia Amphitheatre - **Sold Out** Rancho Murieta, CA

JORN

10 Jun 2010 Sweden Rock Festival Solvesborg, Sweden
7 Jul 2010 Norway Rock Festival Kvinesdal, Vest-Agder, NORWAY
9 Jul 2010 Getaway Rockfestival Gävle, Sweden
10 Jul 2010 Stadfesten Skellefta, Sweden
31 Jul 2010 Nøisom Gård Fredrikstad, Norway
7 Aug 2010 Rockefeller Music Hall Oslo, Norway

TONY HARNELL

9 Jul 2010 Norway Rock Festival Stavanger/Kristansand, Norway
30 Jul 2010 Rockwood Music Hall...Stage 2(bigger venue), New York, USA

PRETTY MAIDS

6 Aug 2010 Skanderborg Festival - Skanderborg, DK
7 Aug 2010 Alcatraz Metal Festival, Briefpoort BE
27 Aug 2010 Amager Bio - Copenhagen, DK
30 Oct 2010 Rockalies - Saint Martin De Fontenay, FR
31 Oct 2010 Firefest, Nottingham, UK
19 Nov 2010 Razzmatazz 2, Barcelona, ES
20 Nov 2010 Sala La Riviera, Madrid, ES
21 Nov 2010 Rockstar Live, Barakaldo, ES

THE MURDER OF MY SWEET

9 Jun 2010 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL, Sölvesborg, SWEDEN
8 Jul 2010 Rock Weekend festival, Söderhamn, SWEDEN
21 Jul 2010 Baltic song contest /Östersjö festivalen KARLSHAMN, SWEDEN
11 Sep 2010 Raismes Festival, Raismes, FRANCE

CRAZY LIXX

18 Jun 2010 Club Dirty Harry, Växjö Växjö, Kronobergs, SE
8 Jul 2010 Rockweekend festival Söderhamn, Gävleborgs, SE
9 Jul 2010 Getawayrock Festival Gävle, Gävleborgs, SE
17 Jul 2010 Burn Out Festival Wolfurt, 0, AUSTRIA
27 Aug 2010 Skogsröjet Festival Rejmyre, Östergötla, SE
28 Aug 2010 MMC Biker´s Fest, Biale Boghis, ROMANIA
18 Sep 2010 On The Rocks Helsinki, FINLAND
29 Oct 2010 Firefest *U.K* Nottingham, Midlands , GB

BRIAN HOWE

June 12, 2010 Kissimee Bike Fest, Kissimmee, FL
June 25, 2010 Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS
June 26, 2010 Salina Bicentennial Center, Salina, KS
June 30, 2010 Inner Harbor, Syracuse, NY
July 3, 2010 Hogan Park/26th Annual Rancho Cordova 4th of July, CA
July 18, 2010 Clay's Park Rockin Resort, N. Lawrence, OH
July 22, 2010 Bike Night at Stearns Square Springfield, MS
July 30, 2010 Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, Maumee, OH
August 6, 2010 Speidie Fest, Binghamton, NY
August 7, 2010 7 Flags Event Center, Clive, IO
September 4, 2010 Montbleu Casino Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV
September 18, 2010Lake Ozark Expo Center Osage Beach, MS

LYNCH MOB

24 Jul 2010 Zoo Amphitheater Oklahoma City, OK
28 Jul 2010 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA
29 Jul 2010 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
30 Jul 2010 Jaxx Springfield, VA
31 Jul 2010 The Filmore New York, NY
1 Aug 2010 Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY
2 Aug 2010 The Hideout Binghamton, NY
4 Aug 2010 Scatz NightClub Middleton, WI
6 Aug 2010 Club Vegas Salt Lake City, UT
7 Aug 2010 The New Oasis Sparks, NV
8 Aug 2010 Tower Theatre Fresno, CA
11 Aug 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
12 Aug 2010 Dante's, Portland, OR
13 Aug 2010 Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA
14 Aug 2010 Sky City Amphitheater, Pueblo of Acoma, US
30 Oct 2010 Firefest Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM
2 Nov 2010 Rock Bar Fans, Sofia, BULGARIA
3 Nov 2010 A38 ship, Budapest, HUNGARY
6 Nov 2010 De Bosuil, Weert, Netherlands
7 Nov 2010 Sala Heineken, Madrid, SPAIN
9 Nov 2010 Sala Apolo 2, Barcelona, CT, SPAIN
10 Nov 2010 Atelier, Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG
11 Nov 2010 Szene, Vienna, AUSTRIA
12 Nov 2010 Rockfabrick, Pratteln, SWITZERLAND
14 Nov 2010 MATRIOSKA, San Damaso, Modena, ITALY
18 Nov 2010 Sticky Fingers, Gothenborg, SWEDEN
19 Nov 2010 Sigurdsgatan 25, Vasteras, SWEDEN
20 Nov 2010 Smuget, Oslo, NORWAY

Y&T

June 10 ~ Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
June 12 ~ Donington, UK - Download Festival
June 13 ~ Taino (VA), Italy - Festa della Birra
June 15 ~ Koln, Germany - Underground Cologne
June 16 ~ Zwolle, Netherlands - Hedon Podium
June 17 ~ Dordrecht, Netherlands - Bibelot
June 19 ~ Clisson, France - Hellfest
September 27 ~ Belfast, N Ireland - Spring & Airbrake
September 28 ~ Dublin, Ireland - The Village
September 30 ~ Cardiff, Wales, UK - Millennium Music Hall
October 1 ~ Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
October 2 ~ Bradford, UK - Bradford Rio's
October 7 ~ Glasgow, Scotland, UK - O2 Academy Glasgow
October 8 ~ Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy Newcastle
October 9 ~ Nottingham, UK - Rock City
October 12 ~ Ipswich, UK - Corn Exchange
October 14 ~ Southampton, UK - The Brook
October 15 ~ Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy Birmingham
October 16 ~ London, UK - O2 Academy Islington
October 20 ~ Paris, France - Le Trabendo
October 22 ~ Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat
October 23 ~ Uden, Netherlands - De Pul
October 25 ~ Verviers, Belgium - Spirit of 66
October 26 ~ Bruchsal, Germany - Fabrik
October 28 ~ Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice Music Hall
October 29 ~ Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
October 30 ~ Isernhagen, Germany - Blues Garage
November 2 ~ Hamburg, Germany - Ballroom Hamburg
November 5 ~ Zaragoza, Spain - Sala Devizio
November 6 ~ Valencia, Spain - Durango Club
November 7 ~ Madrid, Spain - Sala Heineken + special guest Lynch Mob

WINGER

2010.06.12 Solvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Fest
2010.06.18 Jim Thorpe, PA, Penn's Peak Concert Hall
2010.06.19 Columbia, MD, M3 Festival @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
2010.06.20 New York, NY, BB King's Blues Club
2010.06.24 Colorado Springs, CO, Cowboys Concert Hall
2010.06.25 Denver, CO, Grizzly Rose
2010.06.26 Des Moines, Iowa, Waterworks Park
2010.07.23 Royalton, MN, Halfway Jam
2010.07.24 Wichita, KS, Midwest Rockfest
2010.08.07 Sheboygan, WI, Brat Days
2010.08.09 Ocean City, NJ, Ocean City Music Pier
2010.08.14 Pueblo of Acoma, NM, Sky City Casino
2010.09.25 Lincoln, RI, Twin River Casino Event Center

WIG WAM

10 Sep 2010 Stockholm Rock Out Stockholm, Stockholm, SWEDEN
17 Sep 2010 Mephisto Barcelona, SPAIN
18 Sep 2010 Ritmo & Compás Madrid, SPAIN
2 Oct 2010 Z-Rock festival JBs Dudley, UK
16 Oct 2010 Wendlingen Wendlingen, Baden Würt, GERMANY

RICK SPRINGFIELD

11 Jun 2010 Sweden Rock, Sölvesborg, Sweden
12 Jun 2010 Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway
13 Jun 2010 Weingarten Open Air Festival Weingarten, Germany

PRIMAL FEAR

8 Jun 2010 USA - LA / West Hollywood, CA
9 Jun 2010 USA - Mesa, AZ
10 Jun 2010 USA - Tucson, AZ
12 Jun 2010 USA - Houston, TX
13 Jun 2010 USA - Austin, TX USA
20 Jun 2010 Hellfest Open Air, Clisson, France
17 Jul 2010 Masters Of Rock Festival, Vicovice, Czech Rep.
25 Jul 2010 Kavarna Rock Fest, Bulgaria
25 Sep 2010 Bari - Demode, Italy
26 Sep 2010 Rome - Black Out, Italy

VANDEN PLAS

25 September 2010 - Kaiserslautern, Germany - Kammgarn

ALAN PARSONS

June 9, 2010 Agoura Hills, CA - The Canyon Club - Vibe Tribe All-Star Jam
September 10, 2010 Tarrytown, New York - Tarry Town Music Hall
September 11, 2010 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - Zoellner PAC

CINDERELLA

June 9th La Riviera – Madrid, Spain
June 11th Sweden Rock – Sweden
June 13th Download Festival – Donnington, ENG w

PRAYING MANTIS

9 Jun 2010 Sweden Rock Festival Sölvesborg, Sweden
10 Jun 2010 Sweden Rock Festival Sölvesborg, Sweden
31 Jul 2010 Frimchett Festival Frimley Green, Surrey, UK
8 Aug 2010 Cambridge Rock Festival Cambridge, Midlands , UK
1 Oct 2010 ZROCK FESTIVAL Dudley, Midlands , UK
20 Nov 2010 The Harlequin Theatre Redhill, Surrey, UK

JIMI JAMISON

12 Jun 2010 Händel Festspiele, Halle a.d.Saale, GERMANY
18 Jun 2010 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
27 Jul 2010 Mohegan Sun Wolf Den, Uncasville, Connecticut, US
1 Aug 2010 Puerto Vaiiarta, Puerto Vailarta, MX
28 Aug 2010 Heide Park, Soltau, GERMANY
4 Oct 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana , US
30 Oct 2010 Firefest, Nottingham, UK

06/12/10 - Girlschool and Raven Tour

GIRLSCHOOL (UK)
see Girlschool live in Europe 2010 with Anvil:

June 14 UK Manchester, Academy 3
June 15 UK London, Islington Academy (with RATT & ANVIL)
July 2 DE Berlin, C-Club
July 3 DE Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
July 4 DE Hamburg, Knust
July 5 DE Cologne, Luxor
July 7 UK Sheffield , Academy 2
July 8 UK Bristol, Academy 2

Please feel free to visit the bands website:
www.girlschool.co.uk
www.myspace.com/girlschool1
Secondly we are happy to announce

RAVEN ( UK )
see Raven live in Europe 2010

June 12 SE Sölvesborg, Sweden Rock Festival
June 19 FR Clisson, Hellfest
June 25 BE Dessel, Graspop Metal Meeting
June 26 IT Collegno, Gods of Metal
July 31 DE Brande, Headbangers Open Air
Aug. 1 NL Kerkrade, The Rock Temple
Aug. 2 DE Egelsee, Club Schwarzer Adler
Aug. 3 DE Essen, Turock
Aug. 4 NL Den Haag, Het Paard
Aug. 5 CH Uster, Rock City
Aug. 6 DE Wacken, W:O:A
Aug. 7 BE Deinze, Alcatraz Metalfest

Find more Raven live dates at
www.ravenlunatics.com
www.myspace.com/ravenlunatics

06/12/10 - Sean Peck to feature on the next Empires of Eden CD - "Reborn in Fire"

Empires of Eden is very happy to announce Sean Peck as one of the feature artists on the upcoming album "Reborn in Fire”. The screamer from San Francisco is lead vocalist for US based power metal band Cage.

From guitarist Stu Marshall: “Sean was one of the guys I approached for the album after being a huge fan of his band Cage. His vocal range is something to really hear as the guy has one of the most intense and expressive voices in metal music today. The other great thing was his ability to compose material. I sent him a song that was really aggressive and he was able to rearrange the parts as he saw a best fit. Sean’s song Total Devastation is definitely the heaviest track on the cd and pure, kick in the face screaming heavy metal. The new album from Empires of Eden - “Reborn in Fire” will feature some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices. With the already announced Mike Vescera, Zak Stevens, Steve Grimmett and Carlos Zema the album also showcases the incredible talents of Aussie singers Louie Gorgievksi, Chris Ninni and Mike Zoias.”

Studio videos are now online and free Iphone content is available at the bands page. Released by 7Hard and also available on Itunes, the album is set for release globally on July 16. With a 30 piece orchestral score – 8 singers – one album - Empires of Eden - Reborn in Fire. For all news and pre release information check www.empiresofeden.com – www.7hart.de

06/02/10 - Minuetum - New Album

7HARD is proud to announce the signing of Minuetum, for the release of their debut album entitled “Haunted Spirit”. The album, featuring Jason Mercury (ex-Outloud) on Guitars, and Ignacio Lopez (Seliger, Lord Kraven) on Bass and also Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Revolution Renaissance, Outloud) as a guest musician on guitars. The album is produced by Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Outloud, Revolution Renaissance) and mixed & mastered by Timo Tolkki (ex- Stratovarius, Revolution Renaissance), will be released in Europe on 02. July 2010.

The album: The new Minuetum album is a classic keyboard based Power Metal album highly influence by Scandinavian power metal band like Stratovarius and Sonata Arica. All songs are based on the keyboard melodies of founding member and main composer Dimitris Melidis, a combination of neoclassical keyboard melodies with heavy and fast rhyme and lead guitars, typical power metal double bass-drums and atmospheric elements.

Tracklisting:

01. Sky Minuet
02.The Dark Half
03.Tribe Is Calling
04.Follow Us
05.Key To Glory
06. Hero Devine
07.Time To Fly
08.The Ghost King
09.Into The Night
10. Eternal Twilight

Credits:

Dimitris Zaharopoulos – Vocals
Jason Mercury – Guitars
Ignacio Lopez – Bass
Dimitris Melidis – Kayboards, Piano
Nick Parotidis – Drums
Bob Katsionis – Guitars (guest musician)

Check: www.myspace.com/minuetum

06/02/10 - Psycho Choke is the new member of the 7Hard records family

Psycho Choke - the quintet from Greece signed to 7hard records for a global publish of their new album "Unraveling Chaos", and came up with the fresher hardcore release of 2010. Mixed and mastered at the Hansen studios (Denmark) by Jacob Hansen (Nightrage, Heaven Shall Burn, Volbeat) and wrapped up with the insane art of the voice of Septic Flesh, Seth Siro Anton (Moonspell, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Heaven Shall Burn e.t.c.).

Louder than hell, aggressive, optimistic and happily violent Psycho Choke deliver a special blend of nerve striking vibes with eastern and western grooves under a soft touch of discrete poetry. With a little help from Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind), Marios Iliopoulos and Olof Mork (Nightrage) and Jacob Hansen (Invocator, Anubis Gate) "Unraveling Chaos" is the album that every metal core fan will talk about for months. Play it on high volume and let the waves destroy your eardrums.

From Guitarist Gus G: “Psycho Choke is a band from my town and I've known them for many years. They always recorded quality music and play intense live shows. I was happy to jam on their new album and I wish them nothing but the best!”

From Guitarist Marios Iliopoulos: “Psycho Choke are one of the best metal bands in Greece they have played for 10 years now and they have made great shows and create the best atmosphere on their live appearances, this albums reflects all the passion and the great energy of those guys and when they asked me to play a guest on their album, I didn’t have to think twice, rock on guys.”

From Jacob Hansen: "These guys are the bomb! Coming out of Greece, you might not expect international quality metal, but that is exactly what this lot delivers!"

Unraveling Chaos track list:

1. Intro
2. Freedom In a Bottle Of Scotch
3. Get Down (featuring solo from Gus G)
4. Death by words
5. Streetwise (featuring solos from Marios Iliopoulos & Olof Morck)
6. Obey
7. Swamp (featuring Jacob Hansen on backing vocals)
8. Fire in the Hole
9. Dummy
10.Outro

Check them at: www.myspace.com/psychochoke

06/02/10 - DIO TRIBUTE

05/24/10 - Frontiers Records to release “Dio”

Frontiers Records to release “Dio”, JORN’s offer to the musical legacy of the great singer 

Napoli, May 2010 - The Norse God of Metal. The leader of the renaissance of classic Hard Rock on its highest level. One of the most prolific and sought-after singers of today, whose vocal talent has reserved him a place amongst the greatest giants in the history of Rock. This is Jorn Lande and now he offers his talents to honour the musical legacy of Ronnie James Dio, with his new album aptly entitled “Dio”, to be released on Frontiers Records on July 2nd in Europe and July 27th in the US. 

     Handpicking some lesser known tunes of the Dio era, along with some of the true classics, Jorn offers a fine collection of songs that present the music of the Man and the Artist, with a unique twist. In Jorn Lande’s own words: “Throughout the years I have had the privilege of  both meeting and working with many of the musicians that have inspired me on my musical journey. Ronnie James Dio has inspired me through decades, and this man's influence continues to add colour to my creative spirit. Ever since the first time I heard his royal roar back in the 70's, I have been fascinated by this extremely talented man's creative force and dedication to music. His career has been going on for so long and includes so many great songs, that it was a challenge to decide which songs and what era to focus on. I ended up focusing on the DIO era”. 

       The album also includes an original song for which a videoclip, shot by Thomas Tjader (Pretty Maids, In Flames) was produced. Jorn says “I wrote 'Song for Ronnie James' as a tribute and a personal thanks to the man who has been my mentor for more than 35 years. This great man has affected my life and career in such a way that without his presence, I would not have become the artist I am today”.  

     The “Song for Ronnie James” videoclip can be watched on Youtube following this link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEtyaC6ltQg  

     Either as front man in German metal act Masterplan, which has achieved great success around the world, or as guest in  spectacular projects such as Tobias Sammet’s “Avantasia”, or in the Allen / Lande’s releases, Jorn  Lande is today a trademark for quality Hard Rock music. “Dio” is the new chapter in Jorn’s history and a sincere and heartfelt “thank you” to a great and influential Artist. 

     “Dio” was mixed by Tommy Hansen, Jailhouse Studios, and the final tracklisting includes the following tracks: Song For Ronnie James; Invisible; Shame on the Night; Push; Stand Up And Shout; Don't Talk to Strangers; Lord Of The Last Day; Night People; Sacred Heart; Sunset Superman; Lonely Is The Word / Letters From Earth (2010 version); Kill The King*; Straight Through The Heart (live). Song for Ronnie James (videoclip) 

JORN 

Jorn Lande: Lead Vocals

Willy Bendiksen: drums

Tore Moren: guitars

Jgor Gianola: guitars

Tor Erik Myhre: guitars

Nic Angileri: Bass 

Weblinks: www.jornlande.com  /  www.myspace.com/realjorn /  www.frontiers.it  /  www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

For Frontiers Records: 

Contact Europe:      Contact USA:

Mario de Riso – mario@frontiers.it   Bryan Mechutan: bryoonie@earthlink.net

05/24/10 - Rockitup Records

Out now: ORION'S REIGN - "Nuclear Winter" - Deluxe Edition : the limited IceWarrior-Edition of ORION'S REIGN debutalbum "Nuclear Winter" comes as Deluxe Edition (JewelCase) with 5 Bonustracks, feat. musicians like Theodore Ziras or members of FIREWIND & FRAGILE VASTNESS

"Nuclear Winter" sounds like Melodic Power Metal for all fans of Sonata Arctica, Labyrinth, Secret Sphere, Kamelot, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stratovarius & Firewind.

Out now: HADES - "Exist To Resist" (+9), Limited, Handnumbered Edition w/ 9 Bonustracks.

BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind" - Limited IceWarrior Edition

the limted Icewarrior-Edition from BETO VAZQUEZ INFINTY - "Darkmind", comes w/ 2 Bonustracks, 24-pages booklet and great Guest-musicans like Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine), Sandra Schleret (Elis, Dreams Of Sanity), Kiara (Skylark), Sabrina Carrion (Heavenfalls) or Eddie Antonini (Khali, Skylark).

Don't miss the first class Symphonic Power Metal on "Darkmind".

Track List:
01.From Your Heart
02.Kingdom Of Liberty
03.Magical Moments Of Time
04.Mystic
05.DARKMIND
06.For Time Runs In My Veins
07.Sleeping In The Shadows
08.Chronicles Of A World Without Gods
09.Close Your Eyes
10.Follow The Moonlight
11.Memories Of Reinglow
12.The Tunnel Of The Souls

(Bonustrack- Spanish Version)
13.Again (Demo Version)
(Exclusive IceWarrior Bonustrack)

SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA live in Germany
- 09.07.2010, in Lutherstadt Eisleben, Lichtloch 99
- 10.07.2010, IN FLAMMEN Festival, in Torgau (w/ ASPHYX, SKANNERS, EISREGEN etc.)

HADES live at the BANG YOUR HEAD 2010

OVERTURES
- 21.06.2010 live @ The Gammon, Udine (IT)

SAVIOR FROM ANGER
- 30.07.2010, Bacoli (Na), Napoli (IT), w/ LYNCH MOB
- 31.07.2010, Battipaglia, Salerno (IT), w/ LYNCH MOB

http://www.myspace.com/icewarriorrecords
http://www.myspace.com/rockituprecords

05/24/10 - ANACRUSIS "HINDSIGHT: Suffering Hour and Reason Revisited"

This new release from Prog-Metal pioneers ANACRUSIS contains 22 songs including their debut album SUFFERING HOUR and 1990 follow-up REASON completely re-recorded with allfour original members. Also includes is a brand new recording of the previously demo-only track "Apocalypse".

This 2-CD set comes in a beautiful 8-panel digipack designed by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Mekong Delta, Sigh) and includes a 32-page booklet with old and new photos along with lyrics and commentary from the band, Bernard Doe (Active Records) and Neils Schroeder (Metal Blade Records).

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Halford, Yngwie Malmsteen, Therion), HINDSIGHT brings new life and clarity to these Doom/Thrash/Prog Classics.

short BANDBIO:

ANACRUSIS was formed in 1986 in St. Louis, MO. After receiving critical acclaim for their 1987 ANNIHILATION COMPLETE demo, the band signed a 2 album deal with the UK label Active Records and released their debut and follow-up albums SUFFERING HOUR and REASON in 1988 and 1990. They later signed a deal with the US label Metal Blade Records and released the Prog/Thrash/Power-Metal classics MANIC IMPRESSIONS in 1991 and SCREAMS AND WHISPERS in 1993. Later that year, following a European tour with DEATH, ANACRUSIS quietly disbanded. After remaining dormant for more than 15 years the band released its original ANNIHILATION COMPLETE demo in a limited edition CD/DVD set which included early video footage along with various demos and rehearsal clips. In 2009 the band accepted an invitation to perform at Germany's KEEP IT TRUE XIII festival the following year. With all of the original members in place, Kenn Nardi, Kevin Heidbreder, John Emery and Mike Owen re-recorded their 1st and 2nd albums and released them as a 2-CD set to coincide with their April 2010 hometown reunion concert and appearance at KIT XIII.

05/20/10 - ARTIZAN sign a worldwide deal with PURE STEEL RECORDS

US melodic power metal band ARTIZAN has signed a Worldwide deal with PURE STEEL RECORDS for the upcoming release of the as-of-yet untitled debut full length album.

ARTIZAN, hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, was formed by original members of the acclaimed Century Media recording artist Leviathan, and released it’s self-titled debut EP in late 2009. With a strong resemblance to such great bands as Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Fates Warning and Crimson Glory, ARTIZAN is undoubtedly one of the best exponents of what classic heavy metal is all about.

ARTIZAN founder Ty Tammeus states:

"Pure Steel Records is an ever evolving label that is making significant progress signing and distributing quality bands of our genre of metal. We are proud to have a relationship with Pure Steel which will provide fans around the world access to our new album in 2011. We would like to thank Claus and Lars, our management team at Intromental, for orchestrating this deal."

PURE STEEL RECORDS product manager Andreas Lorenz adds:

"We are very happy that ARTIZAN (USA), one the most exciting new bands of the year 2010, has signed with us. Thanks for your confidence. The mix of Melodic and Power Metal in US-Style with slight progressive touches is absolutely perfect and compelling. The band is just amazing, musically and instrumentally, but this is no miracle to us, because every single musician in the band has his own high class. We expect nothing but a really great album."

PURE STEEL RECORDS growing roster includes such great metal acts as Aska, Jackal, Zandelle, The Prowlers, Dragonsfire and Ivory Tower.

The debut album of ARTIZAN will be recorded in the fall of 2010 with an expected release in early 2011.

ARTIZAN is:

Tom Braden – vocals, Ty Tammeus – drums, Shamus McConney – rhythm guitar, Hermanus J. Rombouts – rhythm & lead guitar

Audio samples and more information about the band:

www.artizanmetal.com

www.artizanmetal.com/mobile (iphone/blackberry optimized website)

www.facebook.com/artizanmetal

www.myspace.com/artizanmetal

Full album information to follow as soon as possible.

RELEASEDATE: 1st quarter 2011 / 1. Quartal 2011 available as CD

05/19/10 - Legendary Guitarist Michael Schenker Recruits Drum Icon Carmine Appice For History-Making Summer Tour

Legendary drummer joins forces with MSG for 30th Anniversary Tour - North America

"Michael Schenker's guitar playing has left an indelible mark on rock and roll history." - Ultimate Guitar

"Carmine Appice set the foundation for heavy drumming before John Bonham, before Ian Paice, before anyone else."

- Rick van Horn, Modern Drummer

Los Angeles, CA - Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will join forces with drum icon Carmine Appice on the 30th Anniversary Tour - North America. Other band members in the lineup include Gary Barden - vocals; Elliott "Dean" Rubinson - bass (July tourdates): Rev Jones - bass (August tourdates); and Wayne Findlay - guitars and keyboards. The tour kicks off on July 15th in Redondo Beach, CA. 10 specially priced VIP tickets will be sold for each concert which will allow attendees to hang out with Appice and Schenker after the concert and also enter them in a contest for prizes. Stay tuned for more info soon.

Tourdates for the 30th Anniversary Tour - North America are:

JUL 15 2010 Brixton Redondo Beach, CA

JUL 16 2010 Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana, CA

JUL 18 2010 Brick By Brick San Diego, CA

JUL 21 2010 Back Stage Live San Antonio, TX

JUL 24 2010 Zoo Amphitheatre (Rock N America Festival) Oklahoma City, OK

JUL 27 2010 Showcase Live Foxborough, MA

JUL 28 2010 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA

JUL 29 2010 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ

JUL 30 2010 Jaxx Springfield, VA

JUL 31 2010 The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza New York, NY

AUG 01 2010 The Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY

AUG 02 2010 The Hideout Binghamton, NY

AUG 04 2010 Scatz Nightclub Middleton, WI

AUG 8 2010 Tower Theatre Fresno, CA

AUG 11 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA

AUG 13 2010 The Last Day Saloon Santa Rosa, CA

AUG 14 2010 Pepperbelly's Fairfield, CA

AUG 15 2010 The Avalon Santa Clara, CA

Hard rock guitarist Michael Schenker is a former member of UFO and a founding member of the Scorpions and the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G). He is the younger brother of Rudolf Schenker, guitarist with the Scorpions. Schenker joined UFO under unusual circumstances. The band left the UK to play some dates in Germany. Their guitarist at the time, Bernie Marsden, forgot his passport and was unable to make the first gig. At the venue, UFO spotted Michael playing a soundcheck with the Scorpions and managed to persuade him into playing that evening's show. And the rest is history.....Eventually, Schenker decided he wanted to play his own music and not be a hired hand for another band. In 1979, he founded the Michael Schenker Group, and the band has been recording and touring as numerous incarnations ever since.

Author, clinician, drummer... Carmine Appice first came to prominence as the percussionist with the late 1960s psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge. He contributed distinctive background harmonies with bassist Tim Bogert, adding to the group's high decibel sonic assault. After five albums, Appice and Bogert left Vanilla Fudge to form the blues rock quartet Cactus with vocalist Rusty Day and guitarist Jim McCarty. Eventually, Appice left Cactus with Bogert to join Jeff Beck in the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice, and then later joined Rod Stewart's backing band in 1977, co-writing hit songs such as "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks". In 1978, Appice played drums on Paul Stanley's first solo album and has recorded with Stanley Clarke and Pink Floyd. He also recorded and toured with Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne, Blue Murder, and was the founding member of King Kobra. Fuel Records reissued Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus project in August 2009.

For more information about Michael Schenker and Carmine Appice, please visit the following web sites:

http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com
http://www.carminappice.net

05/19/10 - ASKA signs with PURE STEEL RECORDS

HELL YEAH, ASKA the fantastic band around OMEN-vocalist George Call signed to PURE STEEL RECORDS.

We will release the fantastic albums "Avenger" and "Absolute Power" always as single vinyl on an exclusive Gatefold-LP (180gr). 100 colored, 425 black.

Releasedate will be on 11.09.2010 (SWORDBROTHERS FESTIVAL).

There is nothing more to say about both albums than: "Absolute musthaves for any US-Metal traditionlists" and it would be a shame not to press them on vinyl.

ASKA will enter the studio within the next time to record a successor to "Absolute Power". It will be released at the end of 2010/Beginning of 2011.

Audio samples and more information about the band: http://www.askaband.com/, www.myspace.com/askaband Full album information to follow soon.

05/15/10 - HUNGRYHEART release new album

New album of Italian Melodic Hardrockers HUNGRYHEART will be released on June 18th, 2010.

HUNGRYHEART, that have hit several Top 10 and Top 5 voting lists 2008 for their self-titled debut album, now proudly present their new release "One Ticket To Paradise" (Tanzan Music/Fastball/Sony Music). The album contains 12 songs of finest Melodic Hardrock Music, recorded at Pacific Studios in Codogno/Italy, mixed at Hit Factory Studio in Massalengo/Italy by Alessandro del Vecchio and mastered by Michael Voss (Mad Max, Casanova, Voices Of Rock).

Influenced by the great 80s and 90s bands, such as Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Journey, Giant or Bad English, just to name a few, HUNGRYHEART mix melody with power, the best of their musical influences with a modern, sleazy attitude and hit you right between the eyes!

"One Ticket To Paradise" is the long awaited new album of one of the best Italian melodic hard rock bands ever.

Don't miss out on it!

More info about HUNGRYHEART you can find at:
www.hungryheart.it
www.myspace.com/hungryheartoffical
http://twitter.com/hungryheartband

Tracklist "One Ticket To Paradise":
1. Stand Up7. Love Is The Right Way
2. One Ticket To Paradise8. Let’s Keep On Tryin’
3. Let Somebody Love You9. Just A Little Closer
4. Boulevard Of Love10. Get Lost
5. A Million Miles Away11. Man In The Mirror
6. Angela12. You Won’t Be Alone

HUNGRYHEART will be playing at several Italian festivals this summer, before they will also come to your town on their European tour this fall.

Live-Dates HUNGRYHEART:
14.05. I- Piacenza, Castelnuovo Val Tidone;
21.05. I-Turin, Spring Festival;
11.06. I-Melegnano, Yes Weekend Music Festival;
19.06. I-Senna Lodigiana, Beer Festival;
25.06 I-Ospedaletto Lodigiano, Art Café L’Officina (Release Party)
14.07 I-Lodi Vecchio, Beer Festival;

05/15/10 - RIPIO 4to CD AND DVD

RIPIO (From Buenos Aires-Argentina) finished its fourth cd, it had been recorded in the studio Sonosfera with Luciano Perez and Juan Albarino. This album has 11 new songs:

1_Pasa Un Dia Mas/ 2_Buscando La Clave/ 3_Detras De La Pared/ 4_Hombres Que Valen Mucho/ 5_Cuando Descubran Lo Que He Pensado/ 6_Reservas De Fuerza/ 7_No Estamos De Tu Lado/ 8_El Saludo De Los Justos/ 9_Es Dificil Volver Atras/ 10_La Carta Que No Llego/ 11_Fin De La Adolescencia

This CD comes with DVD of the recording, photos, video and an interview with the sound technician.

DOWNLOAD 3 CD (En Alguna Parte De Este Mundo...Volvere): http://www.mediafire.com/?omjntzmzmjy

DOWNLOAD-VIDEO: http://rapidshare.com/files/325541904/Clip_-_De_que_se_rien_los_idiotas.mpg

05/15/10 - M.A.D. (Maniacal Area Damage) and 7HARD presents new video "Don't sell your soul"!

M.A.D. (Maniacal Area Damage) and 7HARD proudly present the new video to the actual album „For Crown And Ring“:

Video „Don’t Sell Your Soul“ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51CwSRcAqTo

For the hardrockers from Ingolstadt in Germany the video to the opener off the album is a premiere. It is their video-debut for which they put together with the film-companies „Nicolai Bode Filmproduktionen“ and „Ziggy Mediahouse“ not only to produce this one video – a second one is following soon...

From M.A.D.: “It is awesome. When we saw it first, we were totally flashed!! The Guys around Nicolai and form “Ziggy” did a real great job and we think the result is fun and very impressive.”

From Rockreport.be: Musically the 10 tracks included in this package fall straight into the 80’s hard rock category and from the moment opening cut “Don’t Sell Your Soul” kicks in the listener is transported back to that glorious period in the history of music. One band that immediately came to mind when the sounds of “Don’t Sell Your Soul” poured into my living room was that of fellow German rockers Accept in that is in no small part thanks to the voice of Jochen S. Bach which is a mix of Udo (Accept), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Bon Scott.

M.A.D. (Maniacal Area Damage) – that is fines hardrock from Ingolstadt in good old Germany that comes along with a touch of “True Metal”. The Guys whose ambitions are to live the rock’n roll and to entertain, call this style „True Rock ’n‘ Roll“ or even „True Rock“. Tht’s why they act upon the maxime: “To hell with the assimilation! Permitted is everything that rocks hard and is fun for us and the audience!”

For all news and press release information check www.myspace.com/maniacalareadamage

05/15/10 - Carlos Zema to feature on the next Empires of Eden CD - Reborn in Fire

Empires of Eden is very proud to announce Carlos Zema as one of the feature artists on the upcoming album "Reborn in Fire”. The Brazilian native has come to the focus of the metal public through his time in the band Outworld and South American heavyweights Vougan.

From Stu Marshall: Working with Carlos is one of those experiences that really blew my mind. The song "Rising" featured is one of Carlo’s tunes as whole so I can honestly say I am a fan of the song. Initially we created a super heavy tune, and while we both really liked it, found it was missing something that the rest of the album had. So, to continue the melodic feel of the album, Carlos sent me his song Rising to work on and we both agreed it worked well on the album and "Rising" is a killer song. This guy is an incredible songwriter, vocalist and talent.

The new album from Empires of Eden - “Reborn in Fire” will feature some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices. Already announced to be featured are Mike Vescera, Zak Stevens and Steve Grimmett with further announcements due.

Studio videos are now online and free Iphone content is available at the bands page.

Video feat. Carlos Zema Vocals Session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxxAp3g5734

Video feat. Carlos Zema Guitar Session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfQZWtkYx9o

05/15/10 - WINTERLAND (ex Scarlett, Wet Desert) joined 7Music // New album: Alles geht (Anything goes)

German rockers WINTERLAND recently signed with 7Music. Friends and soul mates Thorsten Fries (vocals) and Markus Pfeffer (guitars) founded the band in Kaiserslautern/Germany way back in 1996.

Thorsten Fries is a classically trained baritone and reviewers tend to compare his undoubtedly unique and deep voice to David Bowie. Markus Pfeffer used to be a member of AOR-band SCARLETT and Folk-Rock-band WET DESERT. SCARLETT played gigs all over Germany, supported bands like OMD, WISHBONE ASH, FOOL'S GARDEN and PUR, received airplay on countless radio stations and appeared on national television. WET DESERT also toured the UK, played unrivaled festivals and won several band contests.

WINTERLAND released five albums in English language receiving raving reviews both online and in countless international music mags from 1997 to 2007.

In 2008, Fries and Pfeffer met the challenge to start writing German lyrics. The new album "Alles geht" ("Anything goes") still includes all the trademarks WINTERLAND, being an insider tip for over a decade, has been known for: gloomy vocals, profound lyrics, rocking guitars, epic keyboards and catchy, memorable tunes stylistically combining diverse influences ranging from Classic Rock and AOR to Gothic and Eighties Pop melodies.

Fries and Pfeffer grew up listening to many different bands and styles such as e.g. Magnum, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Ten and Depeche Mode. Add some current German rockbands like Unheilig, Subway to Sally and Silbermond to the mix and you will get an idea of how WINTERLAND's unique melancholic rock might possibly sound like.

WINTERLAND are coached by producer Stefan Glass (www.studio-23.net), known for his work with VANDEN PLAS, HEADCRASH, MENSCHENSKINDER, MICHAEL SPLETH and ABYDOS.

The video for the WINTERLAND's ear candy-compatible title track "Alles geht" has already been broadcasted daily on iMusic1 television due to viewers' requests for over a month. A new video for the ballad "Strände der Einsamkeit" will be disclosed with album release.

Promotional Video “Alles geht”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtU08QP_nbU

Promotional album teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeO_ibIvRbs

Making Of Trailer "Strände der Einsamkeit":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRzcja5G_Y

Street date of WINTERLAND - "Alles geht": May, 28th 2010

SHORT GERMAN NEWS: http://www.trendxl.de/winterland-alles-geht

Check www.markuspfeffer.com

05/15/10 - Crystal Tears - Hellas Power Metal No. 1 prestents promo video for "Generation X" Album

Crystal Tears is very proud to present the promotional video trailer for the forthcoming album „Generation X“. The full and over 8 minues video clip taken from the song „Nightmare Serenade“ follow soon.

Four years after their latest effort, CRYSTAL TEARS is very proud to announce their co-operation with 7Hard records and the street date of their new album "Generation X": June, the 18th 2010!

Promotional Video Trailer “Generation X”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgzsIchpQx8

CRYSTAL TEARS line-up includes Ian Parry on vocals (ELEGY, VENGEANCE, AYREON, guest etc.), Dimitris Goutziamanis on guitars, Stratos Dionisopoulos on bass and Chrisafis Tantanozis on drums. The album was produced by R. D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Suicidal Angels, Orden Ogan, Eldritch, etc.) and mixed and mastered by R. D. Liapakis and Christian Schmid (Mystic Prophecy, Suicidal Angels, Orden Ogan, Eldritch, etc.). Cover artwork and booklet was designed by Meran "Darkmouth" Karanitant (SIX FEET UNDER, HATEBREED etc.). Video-clip and promotional album trailer by Dimitris Evgenidis.

Chrisafis Tantanozis: I'm so glad - throughout this shit our music industry is going through - there is a label and what is more, a serious label that trusts in us and has chosen CRYSTAL TEARS to be their metal comrades on the difficult path of rock. While Ian Parry is one of the most unique and flexible metal voices out there and R. D. Liapakis one of the very few producers who knows exactly what he wants to do and how to do it, we can feel nothing but secure about the quality of our work regardless the subjective factor of each one's personal taste. Being honest, we really worked our asses off; we got our shit together, we listened and gave more than we could give. I truly hope you enjoy every little second of "Generation X" album, because it's a sincere, straightforward effort indeed, well, at the end of the day... this is what rock is all about! Thank you very much for your time reading this! Hope to meet you all one day somewhere on the road!

Check www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr

05/10/10 - Steve Grimmett appearing on Reborn in Fire, the forthcoming Empires of Eden CD

Empires of Eden is very proud to announce Steve Grimmett as one of the feature artists on the upcoming album Reborn in Fire. Famous for his vocals for legendary NWOBHM bands Grim Reaper, Lionsheart and Onslaught, Steve is featured on a full-length song on the album.

Featured on the track "Beyond Daybreak", Steve delivers an emotive and aggressive vocal performance that illustrates why he is one of the most influential voices in heavy music.

Steve Grimmett vocal session video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdlr3og9b20

Stu Marshall Beyond Daybreak guitar session video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIs-Kn3U8ZE

From guitarist Stu Marshall: "Steve was one of the sought-after performers I tracked down and thankfully he agreed to be involved in the project. The track needed to be heavy while retaining the melodic flair that Steve is known for; as a fan, that's what I wanted to hear from him. This concept is one of the great things about EOE: the singers all compose their own lyrics and melodies, providing a window into what makes many of them as great as they are."

Reborn in Fire, the new album from Empires of Eden features an impressive list of some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices including Mike Vescera and Zak Stevens. Released by 7Hard, the album is set for release in June and will be available on iTunes through Activist Music.

A 30-Piece orchestral score / 8 singers / one album: Reborn in Fire.

Check www.empiresofeden.com

05/10/10 - ENFORCER OFFERS FREE DOWNLOAD FROM “DIAMONDS”

Diamonds, the highly anticipated sophomore album from Swedish metal powerhouse ENFORCER will be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24th and the rest of the world on Heavy Artillery Records on May 25th. HEAVY ARTILLERY is offering a free MP3 download of the track “Roll the Dice” from the ENFORCER Last FM page at: http://www.last.fm/music/Enforcer

Additionally, Diamonds can be streamed in it’s entirety from the label’s web store at http://store.heavyartillery.us The album will be available on CD as well as a limited edition of 500 Picture Disc LPs in a die-cut jacket with a bonus eight page 12” booklet.

Diamonds picks up where its’ predecessor left off; with a pure old school heavy metal album of the highest caliber, this time showcasing a broader range of talent and metal influences highlighted by the production wizardry of renown Swedish producer Rikard Lofgren.

ENFORCER are currently on “The Power of Metal Tour” in Europe with Steel Wing and Cauldron. Following up appearances at the summer’s festivals such as Hammer Open Air, Metal Camp, Bang Your Head, and Bloodstock ENFORCER will be embarking on a tour with Blind Guardian. See the ENFORCER Myspace page for dates and details.

Listen to ENFORCER at http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe

04/29/10 - KEEP IT TRUE XIV

HEADLINER 1 (TBA)

HEADLINER 2 (TBA)

VICIOUS RUMORS (USA) A Tribute to Carl Albert with Geoff Thorpe,Larry Howe, Mark McGhee,Tommy Sisco and Kevin Albert (son of Carl))
MALICE (USA) (exclusive German show)
BREAKER (USA)
SATAN (UK) (exclusive complete Court In The Act Line Up!!)
GRIFFIN (USA) (exclusive first european Show)
SACRIFICE (CAN) (First European Show)
OSTROGOTH (BEL) (exclusive German show)
BROCAS HELM (USA)
DEATH DEALER (CAN) (exclusive first european Show)
SLAUTER XSTROYES (USA)
DAMIEN THORNE (USA)
SARACEN (UK) (special "Heroes, Saints And Fools" Show)
BITCH (USA)
METALUCIFER( JAP/GER)
HELLHOUND (USA)
ENFORCER (SWE)
VEKTOR (USA)
SIGN OF THE JACKAL (ITA)

April 29th./30th. 2011 Lauda-Königshofen Tauberfrankenhalle
www.keep-it-true.de, www.myspace.com/keepittruefestival

04/29/10 - AT WAR "MAKE YOUR MOVE" VIDEO ON MUCH MUSIC

On the heels of the release of their epic return album Infidel, US war metal legends AT WAR have released a promotional video for “Make Your Move” which will debut tonight on Much Music’s “LOUD” program at 3am EST on Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

AT WAR have been confirmed to play WAY OF DARKNESS FESTIVAL October 1st and 2nd 2010 in Lichtenfels, Germany. Additionally, the band will announce four shows in Brazil July 8th-July 12th. Stay tuned to their Myspace profile as well as their new webpage www.atwartheband.com for details

Formed in 1983 by guitarist Shawn Helsel, bassist and vocalist Paul Arnold and drummer Dave Stone AT WAR went on to solidify themselves as one premier metal bands in the American underground. After the reviews and college radio play of their 1985 demo Eat Lead, AT WAR went on to release their albums Ordered to Kill (1986) and Retaliatory Strike (1987) for New Renaissance Records. A follow up to Retaliatory Strike was recorded in 1994 but ultimately scrapped which prompted AT WAR to go on an indefinite hiatus only to have the beast awaken from its slumber in 2006 to begin working the material that would become Infidel. Throughout 2007 and 2008, a series of triumphant US shows and festival appearances in Europe and Mexico showed AT WAR at the top of their game and unphased by the passage of time or musical trends. Woken from its slumber AT WAR once again entered Pyramid Sound to record Infidel with Alex Perialas known for not only has work on AT WAR’S seminal 1987 album Retaliatory Stike but also for other genre defining albums by such bands as ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, NUCLEAR ASSUALT, ETC.

For more info on AT WAR visit: http://www.atwartheband.com/

On Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/atwartheband

04/21/10 - Zak Stevens appearing on Reborn in Fire, the forthcoming Empires of Eden CD

Empires of Eden is very proud to announce Zak Stevens as one of the feature artists on the upcoming album Reborn in Fire. After rising to legendary status as lead singer for Savatage and Circle II Circle as well as Machines of Grace, Zak is featured on a full-length song on the album.

Zak’s vocals were recorded in Tampa, Florida by Mark Prator, who engineered the Savatage albums Edge Of Thorns and Handful of Rain. The album was mixed and mastered at Frontiers Studio in Sydney, Australia.

From Zak: “It's an understatement to say that I had an amazing time working on the new Empires of Eden CD. Stu Marshall is a super-talented recording musician who really knows how to get the best performances out of the artists he works with. Stu asked me to write my own lyrics and vocal melodies to the song I appeared on (‘Prognatus Ut Obscurum’). That’s exactly how I like to do things, and that really allowed me to bring out more of myself on the composition. As a result I was able to give an all-round stronger performance, there's no doubt about it. Working with Stu was a fantastic experience for me. His vision for the overall spectrum of the album was stunning. I learned a lot... and that's what it's all about in the world of music and artist collaboration.”

The new album from Empires of Eden, Reborn in Fire will feature some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices, including the already announced, Mike Vescera. Reborn in Fire is set for release in June 2010 through 7Hard Records. Further announcements on the guests will continue in the coming weeks.

Check www.empiresofeden.com and www.7hart.de for all news and pre-release information.

04/21/10 - PURE STEEL RECORDS releases 1st ever CAGE double vinyl lp

PURE STEEL RECORDS from Germany has just released CAGE's 2009 smasher cd "SCIENCE OF ANNIHILATION" in a double gatefold vinyl lp presentation.

The lps are pressed on 180 gram vinyl and come in a double gatefold sleeve. It is a limited edition pressing of only 525 hand-numbered copies available worldwide, split up into 100 color and 425 black lps.

Side A

The Power That Feeds
Planet Crusher
Scarlet Witch
Spirit Of Vengeance

Side B

Black River Falls
Operation Overlord
Power Of A God

Side C

Speed Kills
Stranger In Black
Die Glocke

Side D

Spectre Of War
Science Of Annihilation
At The Edge Of The Infinite

CAGE has already entered into an agreement with PURE STEEL RECORDS to release their 2003 masterpiece DARKER THAN BLACK and the 2007 punishing concept cd HELL DESTROYER on vinyl format for a late 2010 release.

For more information, visit the official PURE STEEL records website at:

www.puresteel-records.com

04/21/10 - PURE STEEL RECORDS releases 1st ever CAGE double vinyl lp

PURE STEEL RECORDS from Germany has just released CAGE's 2009 smasher cd "SCIENCE OF ANNIHILATION" in a double gatefold vinyl lp presentation.

The lps are pressed on 180 gram vinyl and come in a double gatefold sleeve. It is a limited edition pressing of only 525 hand-numbered copies available worldwide, split up into 100 color and 425 black lps.

Side A

The Power That Feeds
Planet Crusher
Scarlet Witch
Spirit Of Vengeance

Side B

Black River Falls
Operation Overlord
Power Of A God

Side C

Speed Kills
Stranger In Black
Die Glocke

Side D

Spectre Of War
Science Of Annihilation
At The Edge Of The Infinite

CAGE has already entered into an agreement with PURE STEEL RECORDS to release their 2003 masterpiece DARKER THAN BLACK and the 2007 punishing concept cd HELL DESTROYER on vinyl format for a late 2010 release.

For more information, visit the official PURE STEEL records website at:

www.puresteel-records.com

04/21/10 - CAGE announces departure of long time bassist, lead guitarist and introduces new band members

Founding bassist Mike Giordano and lead guitarist Anthony Wayne McGinnis have recently exited CAGE after many years of true metal madness, with Mike departing due to medical reasons and Anthony for family reasons.

Replacing Mike is monster bassist Steve Brogden, who is the lead guitarist / vocalist for the aggressive power thrash metal band HOWLER.

www.myspace.com/howlerheavymetal

Replacing Anthony is shredding lead guitarist Garrett Peters of the melodic death metal band CLIMHAZZARD and punk metal band SAYAKA

www.myspace.com/garrettjpeters

www.myspace.com/climhazzardmetal

CAGE vocalist Sean Peck says  "All of us in CAGE would like to sincerely thank Mike G. and Anthony for the years of dedication and devotion to the band. There are lots of great memories that we shared as we rocked around the world together. They will always be a part of who we are as a band and they both will be sorely missed. As we move forward with Steve Brogden and Garrett Peters, there is a killer level of excitement and enthusiasm as with anything new and fresh. We have already been writing together with the new lineup and cannot wait to get to Largo, Florida on April 30thto unleash the beast at "SWORDFEST ".

04/18/10 - Facinora: New Tracks and New Album Cover Revealed!

Brazilian Thrash/Metal band Facinora, would like to introduce its new track list on their debut album named “Hell Is Here”.

Their new album cover was designed by a known fellow artist by the name of Jobert Mello. His work can also be seen on other bands’ album covers such as: Sabaston, Shadowside, Paul Rodgers, Gravedigger, among others.

This album will also feature a special appearance by legendary guitarist Mark, from the infamous band Chakal.

Here’s the track below for “Hell Is Here”

1 - Hell Is Here
2 - Source Of Madness
3 - R.I.P ( Religions Is a Plague )
4 - Intro
5 - Empty Illusions
6 - Living In Reality
7 - War Between Selfish
8 - Despair
9 - Terror
10 - The Evil

Tracks from Hell Is Here and Source of Madness are available for listening at www.myspace.com/facinorathrash

04/18/10 - Joe Lynn Turner Announces 10 New Solo Tour Dates in Brasil for May 2010

Joe Lynn Turner ("JLT") one of Hard Rock's most distinctive, soulful and expressive vocalists brings his 2010 Blood Red Sky Tour to stages across Brasil this May.

Having spent over half of his professional career fronting some of Hard Rock's most important and influential bands including; Rainbow, Deep Purple and Yngwie Malmsteen, JLT's extraordinary legacy in Hard Rock music has developed a resilient foundation for his continual on going works. His artistic career spans nearly 30 years and includes over 7,000,000 million albums sales, and over 60 album credits.

JLT continues to forge his legacy having never limited his options or his experiences as he continues to work with some of the most creative names in music and consistently release critically acclaimed solo albums, collaborative projects and tour globally year after year.

The Blood Red Sky Tour will highlight the best moments of Turner’s career performing the both his solo hits he and music he wrote and performed while in Rainbow and Deep Purple and will also include a lot of surprises... The tour kicks off on May 6 in Goiania, Brazil and will reach 10 cities throughout Brazil, throughout the month. Joe will be backed by bassist Andy Robbins (Holy Soldier, JLT, Doogie White, Circle of Silence) drummer Garry King (Jeff Beck, JLT, Alice Cooper, Psychedelic Furs), guitarist Betovani (Joe Lynn Turner 2009 Tour) and keyboardist Bruno Sa (John Lawton, JLT, Ted Poley).

For more information on cities, dates, times, ticket outlets and press release please contact Heloisa Vidal at Brasil Music Press: press@brasilmusicpress.com. You may also visit the Joe Lynn Turner Latin American Tour Site for more information at: www.jltlatinamerica.com.

Dates and cities are as follows:

May 06 - Goiania, GO - Bolshoi Pub
May 07 - Brasilia, DF - America Rock Bar
May 12 - Florianopolis, SC - John Bull Music Pub
May 14 - Curitiba, PR - John Bull Music Pub
May 20 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Hard Rock Cafe - w/Special Guests LA Guns
May 22 - Novo Horizonte, SP - Experience Rock Bar
May 26 - Porto Alegre - Bar Opiniao
May 28 - Sao Paulo - Blackmore Rock Bar
May 29 - Altinopolis, SP - Forro de Lua Cheia

04/17/10 - ONLINE METAL PROMO

04/15/10 - KILLING MACHINE CONFIRMED FOR MEET THE BEAT FESTIVAL, GERMANY

US metal band KILLING MACHINE have been confirmed as headliners at the Meet The Beat Festival www.meet-the-beat.net in Lottstetten, Germany on 31st July 2010. The festival runs from 30th to 31st July.

The bands' festival schedule is shaping up as follows:
26 June - Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, BELGIUM www.graspop.be
29 July - Headbangers Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, GERMANY www.headbangers-open-air.de
31 July - Meet The Beat Festival, Lottstetten, GERMANY www.meet-the-beat.net
7 August - Wacken Open Air, Wacken, GERMANY www.wacken.com
15 August - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derbyshire, UK www.bloodstock.uk.com
www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

04/15/10 - POWER QUEST revealing album title!

Revealed that the forthcoming fifth Power Quest record will be titled "Blood Alliance". Work on the new material continues apace and the songs that have been demoed so far are sounding awesome and true to the PQ tradition of catchy, melodic metal.

http://www.power-quest.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/powerquest
http://www.power-quest.co.uk

04/15/10 - Greek Power/Melodic Metal Band “Orion's Reign”

Greek Power/Melodic Metal Band “Orion's Reign” new CD entitled Nuclear Winter - is now about to be released worldwide – 30. April 2010. 7Hard is proud to announce handle the world wide distribution.

Limited Deluxe Edition - 1000 copies with 16 Tracks including two newly recorded, previously unreleased tracks.

Orion's Reign: The six member group stand out for – powerful – melodic and most of all Symphonic – Epical and Majectic Melodic/Power Metal. The keyboards blend with the symphonic metal and the metallic riffs – and a great vocals performance.

Tracks: 1. Amidst The Battle, 2. Nuclear Winter, 3. Cruor Ritus, 4. Darkness Comes, 5. A Way Out, 6. Steel Horizons, 7. Medfeast, 8. Oldead, 9. Beyond Eternity 1 - The Parting, 10. Beyond Eternity 2 - The Slaughter, 11. Beyond Eternity 3 - The Vision Bonustracks: 12. Dawn In Carnage, 13. Last Stand, 14. Siege Of Ruad, 15. Last Stand (Orchestral Version), 16. Siege Of Ruad (Orchestral Version)

Album Credits: Yiannis – Vocals, Themis – Guitars, Kostas – Bass, Kyriakos – Keys, Noel – Drums Guest Appearences: Bob Katsionis on tracks 13,14 (Firewind), Vangelis Yalamas on tracks 4,6 (Fragile Vastness), Theodore Ziras on track 5 (Theodore Ziras/Euroforce), Darkface on track 2 (WEB), Yiannis Papadopoulos on tracks 13,14 (Burden of Legacy), Nina Kassis on tracks 2,5 (Ex-Wastefall), Vicky Psaraki on tracks 16, 14, Emmanouil Papaioannou on track 4 (Imature Death), Morfoula Papageorgiou on track 10 (Athens Symphonic Orchestra), Fotini Thoma on track 10

Orion's Reign: The six member group stand out not only with typical NWoBHM arrangements, their style – powerful – melodic and most of all Symphonic – Epical and Majectic. The keyboards blend with the symphonic metal and the metallic riffs – and great vocals performance.

Check www.myspace.com/orionsreign - www.rockitup.de - www.rockngrowl.com and www.7hart.de for all announcements.

04/15/10 - Empires of Eden unveil album artwork & new vocals session footage!

Empires of Eden unveil new album artwork and new footage from the studio online.

Empires of Eden is very proud to announce that US based artist Alex Ruiz has created the new art for the forthcoming album Reborn in fire

Included is a sneak peak at the recording sessions with the incredible melodic voice of Chris Ninni.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbdeniPUZGk

The new album from Empires of Eden, Reborn in Fire will feature some of the world’s most respected heavy metal voices, including the already announced, Mike Vescera. Reborn in Fire is set for release in June 2010 through 7Hard. Further announcements on the guests will continue with another major announcement next week.

Check: www.empiresofeden.com and www.7hart.de for all news and pre-release information.

04/09/10 - MANOWAR IN ARGENTINA

Tickets

http://www.ticketek.com.ar/Conciertos/Metal/MANOWAR__MANOWARIUS

PURE STEEL RECORDS - ARTIST NEWS

US Metal Gods SKULLVIEW sign to PSR

We are very proud to welcome our BROTHERS IN METAL from Indiana on PURE STEEL RECORDS. The band got an absolute cult-status within the underground(and they deserve it), because their albums "Legends of Valor", "Kings of the Universe" and "Consequences of Failure" are absolute revelations for the pure 80ies US-Metal doctrine. Be welcome guys. We are waiting for new stuff since 2001 and after the ingenious appearance on the Keep It True Festival the expectations of anyone are very high. The 4th Full Length got the highly symbolic name "MetalKill the World" and the name is program and satisfaction for any purist - the band is definitively not making any prisoners, this is how Heavy Metal have to sound in the year 2010! No overdubs, no samples or other technical rubbish, that nobody needs - Metal rules without compromises.

The band is back in the original Line-Up with the unique voice of Mike "Earthquake" Quimby Lewis and the band is back with 8 mighty hymns, which are without doubt belonging to the best in 2010 in this genre. The cover-artwork is currently done by the the well-known artist Kris Verwimp to ensure that the high demands on the optical appearance will be satisfied.

RELEASEDATE: 2nd quarter 2010 / 2. Quartal 2010 available as CD/LP

HALLOWEEN Re-Releases

Another very nice fact is that PURE STEEL RECORDS is allowed to re-release the first two godlike HALLOWEEN albums (no, not that other band ... from Germany... ahm). We all bow to the band, because HALLOWEEN is one the last active bands (in nearly original oldschool line-up) of the legendary 80ies US-Metal era, that never was influenced by any trends and always made their own thing. We salute you. In Germany the band could already be watched at the Keep It True, the Swordbrothers and the Headbangers Open Air, always mighty. Just pure steel....

Both albums, "Don't Metal with Evil" and "Victims of the Night" are coming with bonustracks (VotN also with one video) and will be available on Keep It True Festival 2010.

RELEASEDATE: 2010-04-23 / 23.04.2010 available as CD

A TORTURED SOUL - update

We already announced the new fantastic album "Lucifer's Fate" of the American Dark/Power Metalheads. It will be available at Keep It True Festival on 23th April. The first 50 copies will include an additional A2 poster.

RELEASEDATE: 2010-04-23 / 23.04.2010 available as CD

NWOBHM - legend SALEM

Pure Steel goes NWoBHM. No, not the guys from Israel, but the NWoBHM legend SALEM signed to PSR. Our first release in this direction is to be understood as a bow before the roots of us all. We think that the material is very authentic and essential (not only for NW-freaks). The album "In the beginning..." will contain the remastered material of the 3 demos and the singles of 1981-1983. For the remastering Rocco Stellmacher was responsible again. This is definitively one important piece of Heavy Metal history beside of the almighty IRON MAIDEN and SAXON. But who wants always a Ferrari? This is close to be tarty. :-) The songs of SALEM are instrumentally of the same quality and got the same feeling as the albums of the aforementioned bands. So just give a chance to the material... It's making fun, have a good time with a beer and …or ……and …………. whatever you have in mind!!!!

RELEASEDATE: 2nd quarter 2010 / 2. Quartal 2010 available as CD / LP

SPLIT HEAVEN

For the "stubborn" 80-ies freak Mexico is, beside of Brasil, a constant fountain of youth in the first years of the new decade. And of course we weren't able to resist the fascination of the scene there. So we signed with SPLIT HEAVEN one of the most hopeful bands from there. The new album will be probably released in 4th quarter 2010. Also a re-release of the complete material is planned. Welcome aboard guys. Our first Mexican battleship to fight for our music.

RELEASEDATE: 4th quarter 2010 / 4. Quartal 2010 available as CD

DRAGONSFIRE

The band with the symbolic name is about to record the successor of "Visions of Fire" after uncountable Live-Gigs. It will be called "Metal Service", contains 10 new songs and will be released on 6th August 2010. Timo Würz will be responsible for the artwork.

And: The video "Dragonsfire Rockxxx" is "Newcomer of the week" in "Kavka vs. the web"

http://www.myspace.com/mydell

RELEASEDATE: 2010-08-06 / 06.08.210 available as CD

PURE STEEL RECORDS
c/o Andreas Lorenz
Karlsbader Straße 12
08340 Schwarzenberg
Germany
www.puresteel-records.com
www.myspace.com/puresteelrecordsnew
shop: http://s181210440.e-shop.info/

03/29/10 - Praying Mantis - Confirmed For Sweden Rock Festival

Praying Mantis have been confirmed to perform at Sweden Rock Festival 2010!

they are all very excited to be performing at this festival and look forward to rocking with a mixture of both classic and newer tracks.

Check them out www.praying-mantis.com and www.myspace.com/prayingmantisrock

Read more information at: Blabbermouth.net

03/29/10 - Frontiers Records announces the release of PRETTY MAIDS 13th studio album

Preceded by the digital only release of the single “Little Drops of Heaven”, “Pandemonium” is out on May 14th in Europe and June 8th in the USA.

Napoli, March, 2010 – Danish Dynamite Rockers Pretty Maids will release their anticipated new album “Pandemonium” on May 14th in Europe and June 8th in the USA. “Pandemonium” is the band’s 12th studio album and their first full length release over the last four years. A 90 secs. preview of the single “Little Drops of Heaven” is now available for streaming on www.prettymaids.dk and on the band’s and Frontiers myspace sites (www.myspace.com/pmaids  /  www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords). 

Produced by Jacob Hansen (who has also worked with Volbeat, Rob Rock and Beyond Twilight between others), “Pandemonium” with its melodic approach is a definite return to the “Future World / Red Hot and Heavy” era of the eighties, but with an updated sound and freshness that consolidates that Pretty Maids are as strong as ever. 

“I think this new record shows the band in its finest moment”, says singer Ronnie Atkins “that’s definitely our best effort in many years and the spirit in the band is higher than ever”. 

This album also introduces keyboard player Morten Sandager as a permanent member of the band and his impact is evident on the tracks of the cd, particularly on the hauntingly melodic new single “Little Drops of Heaven” which will be released – only as a digital download, as an exclusive teaser leading to the album’s release, on April 13th worldwide. 

Written in the fall 2009 and recorded in the winter 2010, “Pandemonium” will be supported by several festival appearances during the summer of 2010 and then followed by a full scale European tour in Oct/Nov 2010. 

“Pandemonium” tracklisting includes:

 Pandemonium, I.N.V.U., Little Drops of Heaven, One World One Truth, Final Day of Innocence, Cielo Drive, It Comes at Night, Old Enough to Know, Beautiful Madness, Breathless, It Comes at Night (remix)*. 

* Bonus track available first pressing in digipak 

Pretty Maids:

Ronnie Atkins - vocals

Ken Hammer – guitars

Kenn Jackson – bass

Allan Tschicaja - drums

Morten Sandager - keyboards 

Weblinks: www.prettymaids.dk  / www.myspace.com/pmaids / www.frontiers.it   /   www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords  

For Frontiers Records: 

Contact Europe:     Contact U.S.A.:

Mario de Riso – mario@frontiers.it  Nancy B. Sayle/ VQPR – oui-rock@vqpr.com

03/29/10 - Keep It True Festival

WHIPLASH had to cancel their show at KIT 13. The cause for that is, that the lawyer of one bandmember cancelled all future live shows of WHIPLASH because his client is going through a tough divorce. Unfortunately the flights were already booked and so we are right now trying to get back our already paid money from the band. Also because of that and the fact that it is simply impossible to book an equal band three weeks before the festival we have decided to let some bands play longer sets. So here is the hopefully final running order:

Friday:
CANDLEMASS 22:10 - 00:10
SAVAGE GRACE 20:35- 21:50
WATCHTOWER 19:15 -20:15
ANACRUSIS 17:40 - 18:55
THOR 16:20 - 17:20
OBSESSION 15:15 - 16:00
CRYSTAL VIPER 14:10 - 14:55
STEELWING 13:05 - 13:50
STRIKER 12:00 - 12:45
Doors Open: 11:00

Saturday
FIFTH ANGEL 22:45 - 00:15
SURPRISE ACT 21:55 - 22:25
DEMON 20:25- 21:40
HADES 19:05 -20:05
TYGERS OF PAN TANG 18:00 - 18:45
SATANS HOST 16:55 - 17:40
KALAPACS 15:50 - 16:35
ADX 14:45 - 15:30
RAM 13:40 - 14:25
HEART OF CYGNUS 12:35 - 13:20
WHITE WIZZARD 11:30 - 12:15

Doors open: 11:00

In additional news there will be a "iMusic1 Rocks Special - Best Of Keep It True Festival" on the music channel IMusic1. Here are the playing times:

April 10th. - 23:00h (11pm) Part 1

April 11th. - 23:00h (11pm) Part 2

You can get this channel free through satellite and cabel. For more info check www.im1.tv. In these two shows they will show the highlights of most of the past KIT festivals. Enjoy!!

03/28/10 - Metal Missionaries Extreme (Christian Metal Book)

Metal Missionaries / The Assimilation of Extreme Christian Music into Mainstream Consciousness

Heavy Metal has long been associated with dark, evil and nefarious themes. Throughout its history, Metal has also been linked with rebellion and the questioning of authority. While the stigma has by and large been accurate in the past, an underground movement has been gaining popularity over the last decade. Extreme Christian Musicians, they look and sound the same, but they are bringing a message of hope, faith, love and redemption to fans of the genre.

There have long been fringe Christian Metal Bands with product available exclusively in Christian outlets and gift shops. For the first time Extreme Christian music has moved from the dusty back bins of the Christian Book Stores to the front racks at super retailers like Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and Hot Topic. Everyday these bands are on the road traversing the country and taking their message and their brand of music to the masses hoping to make a difference. Metal Missionaries contains in depth interviews with over twenty groundbreaking Extreme Christian Artists, including, Becoming The Archetype, Corpus Christi, Grave Robber, Drottnar, Fearscape and many more.

Beginning April 1st 2010 Metal Missionaries will be available for digital download exclusively through undark.net. Log onto www.undark.net to order and download your own personal copy.

What People are saying about Metal Missionaries

"Bruce Moore has taken on the arduous task of communicating with extreme Christian bands from all over the globe to assemble a very concise and informative book. Metal Missionaries dismantles some of the ignorance surrounding what is deemed "acceptable" to God in modern music and shows that God is so much more creative than any of us could begin to fathom. I have no doubt that this book will bless any true metal fan. May God continue to bless you as well, Bruce!" -Wretched, Grave Robber

“Although volumes could be written containing testimonies from Christian bands and their fans, Bruce Moore has captured the spirit of the movement in this wonderful book. In it you will find his heart, as well as the hearts of many Christian metal musicians as they convey the feelings and experiences of so many that have been involved in this exciting movement for the past few decades.” -Pastor Bob Beeman, Sanctuary International

“It would be a gross denial to claim that Metal Missionaries is anything but a solid journalistic foray into the burgeoning Christian Metal movement. To my knowledge, no other book on the market so honestly and expansively presents this generally unreported phenomenon. Metal Missionaries is an enjoyable read, even for a blaspheming rabble-rouser of my notorious caliber. In Bruce Moore, “The Snake” once again loses a fine propagandist.” – Dr. Ryan Bartek; author of “THE BIG SHINY PRISON.”

“Metal Missionaries is a smooth read and offers wonderful insight into a peculiar sect of metal, one which has experienced scrutiny and even contempt from both secular and religious communities alike. As a person immersed in the same music communities as Bruce, I still found myself learning many new things. This book is not only factual and informative, but also a fine example of why Bruce is such a pleasure to work with and know”._ Chris Gonda, founder of PureGrainAudio.

About the Bruce Moore

Bruce Moore has been employed in the music business for over 18 years in various capacities. He has worked as a live sound engineer, and as a recording engineer in some of the countries most prestigious recording studios such as The Hit Factory and Soundtrack NY Bruce is a regular contributor to many national and international publications some of which include PureGrainAudio, The Gauntlet, Crave Magazine and Sick Drummer.

For more information or to receive an advanced digital copy of Metal Missionaries for review, please contact Bruce Moore at (804) 332-2004, bdzcmoore@yahoo.com or log onto the Metal Missionaries MYSPACE or Facebook page at www.myspace.com/metalmissionariesbook.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Metal-Missionaries-the-book/1073896192290763

03/25/10 - ENFORCER PREVIEWS TRACK FROM "DIAMONDS"

Swedish heavy metal powerhouse ENFORCER return with their highly anticipated sophomore album entitled Diamonds to be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24th and the rest of the world on Heavy Artillery Records on May 25th. For a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming album, fans can preview the track “Midnight Vice” in its entirety at:

www.myspace.com/heavyartilleryrecords

Diamonds picks up where its’ predecessor left off; with a pure old school heavy metal album of the highest caliber, this time showcasing a broader range of talent and metal influences highlighted by the production wizardry of renown Swedish producer Rikard Lofgren.

With the release of their debut album Into the Night in November 2008, ENFORCER kicked open the floodgates for the return of traditional heavy metal, paving the way for many other young bands to follow. With critical acclaim pouring in from fans and the international music press, ENFORCER wasted no time taking their show to the road for their first European and American tours as well as a litany of appearances at many of Europe’s most highly regarded festivals.

After the release of their debut album many fans and critics were left wondering if ENFORCER could ever top or even equal their work on Into the Night. Proving themselves more than up to the challenge, ENFORCER emerged from the studio in February 2010 with their latest metal masterpiece, aptly entitled Diamonds. ENFORCER will be embarking on “The Power of Metal Tour” in Europe with Steel Wing and Cauldron May 1st-May15th. See the ENFORCER Myspace page for dates and details.

Listen to ENFORCER at http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe

03/25/10 - JOHN 5 To Release New Solo Masterpiece

THE ART OF MALICE To Release May 11th on 60 Cycle Hum/Rocket Science Ventures

Featuring ACE FREHLEY’s Classic Track FRACTURED MIRROR - ALA J5

THE ART OF MALICE is John 5’s 5th album to date and will be released May 11th on 60 Cycle Hum/Rocket Science Ventures.

THE ART OF MALICE exhibits John 5’s incredible diversity as a writer and guitarist pulling from the pages of his life. “It is a completely different vibe than my other albums,” explains John 5. “The title is derived from the saying “kill then with kindness” like taking a good approach to still obtain a dark result.”

The album also further showcases him to be one of the most technically advanced guitarists in the business today. Fans of driving rhythms and ear-catching, over the top, guitar work will keep this in their CD player for months on end. This album has everything that the fans come to expect, chicken pickin, shred, metal and Spanish guitar. The song titles vary as vignettes into John 5’s life, such as the title JW which are John 5’s initials and what his father had called him growing up. Ya Dig comes from working with the master or front-men David Lee Roth and also features Billy Sheehan on bass – “That is Dave’s saying and it fits the music.”

John 5 has created a worldwide following as a widely respected guitarist with such platinum artists as Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, and Rob Halford and currently Rob Zombie. John 5 has taken his notoriety to the next level with his solo masterpieces that many guitar fans described as “the guitar playing of the new millennium”. John 5’s eclectic influences combine for a truly unique guitar oriented record that once again sets new standards in the genre.

Pre-order THE ART OF MALICE on Amazon here

www.amazon.com/Art-Malice-John5/dp/B003CUP8W0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1269022635&sr=1-1

For more information visit www.john-5.com or www.myspace.com/john5official

03/24/10 - Frontiers Records to release TRIUMPH newest “Greatest Hits Remixed” cd/dvd package on May 14 in Europe

Napoli, March, 2010 – TRIUMPH, the legendary Canadian Hard Rock trio formed by Gil Moore (drums and vocals), Mike Levine (bass and keyboards) and Rik Emmett (guitars and vocals) are releasing in Europe on Frontiers Records the newest Greatest Hits compilation package on CD and DVD appropriately titled “Greatest Hits Remixed”. 

The two-disc set, which will be in the shops on May 14th, includes a hit-laden 14 track cd, which was remixed by Rich Chycki (Aerosmith, Rush), giving the songs an incredible sonic wallop. A previously unreleased recording of “Love Hurts” will be the new lead single. 

The DVD features eleven promo and live videos in widescreen filmed over Triumph’s career, as well five bonus features, including 3 more unreleased videos (“Child of the City,” “Blinding Light Show” and “Love Hurts”) and footage of Triumph’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008. 

"We have been planning this release forever," says Mike Levine. "For years, Triumph fans have been demanding that we give them a fresh greatest hits package and they are going to love this one." 

The 6-panel digipak will also include a 20 pages full colour booklet, complete with liner notes, lyrics, credits and chockfull of vintage photos and will most certainly be a hit with Triumph’s consistent legion of fans. 

Triumph pushed the limits of Arena Rock to the max with their legendary live shows and virtuoso playing. Add to it some of the most recognizable and celebrated radio classics (“Lay it on the Line”, “Hold On”, “Fight the Good Fight” and “Magic Power”), a vault full of gold and platinum sales awards for their ten studio albums and there you have one of the most successful rock acts of the 1970‘s/1980’s! 

And now, fans both new and old will have the opportunity to discover/re-discover Triumph, with the all killer/no filler ‘Greatest Hits Remixed.’ 

Frontiers looks forward to work with Triumph and plans more surprises for the fans of this amazing band !  

“Greatest Hits Remixed” includes

CD: Allied Forces; Lay it on the Line; Follow Your Heart; Magic Power; I Live For the Weekend; Hold On; Just One Night; Fight the Good Fight; Spellbound; Never Surrender; Lights Go Down; Somebody’s Out There; Rock and Roll Machine; Love Hurts.

 
DVD: Follow Your Heart; Lay It On the Line; Spellbound; Magic Power; Lights Go Down; Hold On; Just One Night; Somebody’s Out There; Allied Forces; Never Surrender; Never Say Never.

Bonus Video: Child of the City (with Phil X on guitar); Blinding Light Show (Bootleg: Filmed on Fan Cam); Love Hurts. 

DVD Specs : Mix 2.0/5.1  /  Screen 16:9  /  Format NTSC Region free 

Triumph

Gil Moore: drums and vocals

Mike Levine: bass and keyboards

Rik Emmett: guitar and vocals (except where noted) 

Weblinks: www.triumphmusic.com / www.frontiers.it   /   www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords  

For Frontiers Records: 

Contact Europe:     

Mario de Riso – mario@frontiers.it

03/24/10 - KEEP IT TRUE 13 Running Order + more

KEEP IT TRUE 13 on April 23rd/24th 2010.

Friday, April 23rd 2010:
CANDLEMASS 22:45 - 00:45
SAVAGE GRACE 21:10- 22:25
WATCHTOWER 19:50 -20:50
ANACRUSIS 18:30 - 19:30
THOR 17:25 - 18:10
SATANS HOST 16:20 - 17:05
OBSESSION 15:15 - 16:00
CRYSTAL VIPER 14:10 - 14:55
STEELWING 13:05 - 13:50
STRIKER 12:00 - 12:45
Doors open: 11:00

Saturday, April 24th 2010
FIFTH ANGEL 23:15 - 00:45
SURPRISE ACT 22:25 - 22:55
DEMON 21:10- 22:10
HADES 19:50 -20:50
WHIPLASH 18:30 - 19:30
TYGERS OF PAN TANG 17:25 - 18:10
KALAPACS 16:20 - 17:05
ADX 15:15 - 16:00
RAM 14:10 - 14:55
HEART OF CYGNUS 13:05 - 13:50
WHITE WIZZARD 12:00 - 12:45
Doors open: 11:00

Additionally we have a big surprise for you. Kate, T-Bone and Anvill from Belgium metal legends ACID will come as guests to KIT and will do a signing session. So bring your ACID Vinyl with you!! There will also be the cd version of the ACID live album available for the first time at KIT. The exact signing session times will be shown at the festival.

03/22/10 - Gaia Epicus - New album cover

After a long time of silence Gaia Epicus is now working on finnishing the 5th album, wich is called "Dark Secrets". The album is set to be released this summer.

The new albumcover can be found on the official webpage.

www.gaia-epicus.com

03/22/10 - Mad Max confirmed for Wacken 2010

German melodic rockers Mad Max have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place on 5th-7th August, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The band will play a set of their 25-years-jubilee-album ‘Here We Are’ (2008) which was produced with many guest stars like Axel Rudi Pell or Michael Schenker. Full info on the festival's bill can be find here: www.wacken.com.

Mad Max debuted on the German metal scene in 1982, delivering a brilliant combination of hard rock and heavy metal. Throughout their long and fruitful career, Mad Max had their ups and downs, but always remained true to their original, hard rockin’ sound, making each of their releases truly unforgettable. They managed to record eight full-length albums and one EP, with each release proving their amazing musical skills.

In November 2009 Metal Mind Productions released an exclusive set of four early Mad Max albums – “Mad Max”, “Rollin’ Thunder”, “Stormchild” and “Night of Passion”, each one in a new digipak edition limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on a golden disc.

Mad Max on-line: www.myspace.com/madmaxmusic

03/14/10 - POWER QUEST line-up changes

Power Quest has parted ways with front man Pete Morten and guitarist Ben Randall due to musical differences. Needless to say the split was amicable and everyone in the PQ family wishes Pete and Ben all the very best in their respective musical endeavours.

A new vocalist has already been found and the band is hard at work rehearsing new material with him.

In the meantime, Power Quest is looking for a new guitarist to join the line up. Dedication, commitment and drive are essential as is the ability and desire to tour and rehearse (one weekend per month in the UK) as required. Experience is obviously an advantage but is by no means essential. So if you are a guitarist familiar with Power Quest and influenced by melodic metal and hard rock then here’s what you have to do to apply:

Email stevekeys@power-quest.co.uk with your biography, contact details and links to audio and video examples of your playing both in the studio and in the live arena. Those who are shortlisted will be invited to attend an audition in Derby (UK) in late April/early May 2010. The successful candidate will of course be joining the band to record the new album in Italy in July/August this year. Please note no applications will be considered after 10th April.

03/14/10 - DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart

DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wish ZP great success with his future projects.

While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist. “We are looking for a powerful melodic singer, to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us.” said guitarist Herman Li.

Anyone wishing to audition for the vacant position should apply following the instructions at this web address http://www.dragonforce.com/audition

03/14/10 - KILLING MACHINE Announce New Bassist

USA based metal band KILLING MACHINE, have revealed that former STRATOVARIUS and current EVERGREY bass guitarist Jari Kainulainen will be joining the band. Jari will continue with his position in EVERGREY, but the chance to challenge himself in a different field with KILLING MACHINE was an opportunity he did not want to miss.

Commenting on joining the band Jari Kainulainen said "When Peter (Scheithauer) contacted me and asked me to join Killing Machine as replacement for David Ellefson, I had to check it out. And after listening to a few songs I knew straight away that this is something I definitely wanted to be a part of. I especially fell in love with the fast and blasting bass lines and kick ass guitar riffs., so it was an easy decision for me. I'm really looking forward to start playing with these guys."

On welcoming Jari to the band, guitarist Peter Scheithauer said: "First off, I am so thrilled that I can finally announce Jari Kainulainen as the new bass player!!! Once I was done with the demos it was time to think about getting the band together. I wanted people who were ready to tour - no egos. Plus returning to Europe I wanted someone we can hang with who was first and foremost a true metalhead. Csaba (Zvekan) and Jon (Dette) were already in and I knew David (Ellefson) was out of the question for the obvious reasons. I always loved Jari's playing, I saw him several time with Stratovarius and love Evergrey. If someone can play crazy bass lines and be creative it's him. And besides being an outstanding musician he is a very cool guy and at the end that's what really matters."

KILLING MACHINE will re -locate to Europe for a series of summer shows and recording of the new album. The band have already confirmed an appearance at Germany's Headbangers Open Air Festival www.headbangers-open-air.de on 29th July 2010.

The band recently posted two new songs 'Skull and Bone' and 'Hell Raiser' at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

03/13/10 - EXTREME to release Live DVD and CD

Frontiers Records to release the new EXTREME Live DVD and CD

“TAKE US ALIVE” WILL BE RELEASED APRIL 23rd IN EUROPE & MAY 4TH IN THE USA

Napoli (March 8, 2010) – EXTREME is releasing their ‘Take Us Alive’ live CD and DVD on Frontiers Records world-wide April 23rd in Europe & May 4th In USA. In 2008, following a 13 year hiatus, the band returned to the stage for their ‘Take Us Alive’ world tour, which encompassed 75 cities and multiple continents in support of their new and groundbreaking record, Saudades de Rock.

This recording captures EXTREME at the peak of their game with a renewed enthusiasm led by Gary Cherone’s spellbinding stage performance and powerful vocals, Nuno Bettencourt’s ferocious guitar, Pat Badger’s flawless bass and Kevin Figueiredo’s pounding drums not to mention the Extreme trademark, spot on, back up vocals.

This brilliant performance was recorded on the last night of their tour at the House of Blues August 8, 2009 in EXTREME’s hometown of Boston, MA . “We wanted to do something really special for our hometown fans that were there for us since the beginning… the club days,” states Nuno. “It was the last night of the tour and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by bringing it back to where it all started… Boston.”

The concert showcases material from all 5 EXTREME albums and exhibits the bands broad stylistic abilities. Features include a blistering rendition of the Zeppelin-minded “Comfortably Dumb,” the scorching “Play With Me,” the funked-up “Cupid’s Dead” as well as the anthemic “Get The Funk Out.” Songs like their #1 hit “More Than Words” and the top 5 “Hole Hearted,” highlight the crowds enthusiasm and loyal support their fan base has had for this beloved foursome. “As much as we enjoy recording, for me, I’ve always loved playing live for the fans,” Cherone says. “We couldn’t wait to get out there and play for our fans.”

The DVD will contain 4 unreleased bonus videos from their latest record Saudades de Rock. Videos include the songs “King of the Ladies”, “Interface”, “Run” and “Ghost.” The videos were produced by Nuno Bettencourt. “This DVD/CD is a culmination of all the years we played together and the chemistry the four of us put out live,” explains Bettencourt.

Concert Track Listing

Decadence Dance, Comfortably Dumb, Rest in Peace, It ('s a Monster), Star, Tell me Something I Don’t Know, Medley - Kid Ego - Little Girls -Teachers Pet, Play With Me, Midnight Express, More Than Words, Ghost, Cupid’s Dead, Take us Alive, Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee, Get the Funk Out, Am I Ever Gonna Change, Hole Hearted.

Bonus Music Videos (DVD only)

King of the Ladies, Interface, Run, Ghost

Weblinks: www.extreme-band.com / www.myspace.com/extreme / www.frontiers.it / www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

03/13/10 - Rock It Up Records - News (March)

ORION'S REIGN - "Nuclear Winter" - Deluxe Edition: the limited IceWarrior-Edition of ORION'S REIGN debutalbum "Nuclear Winter" comes as Deluxe Edition (JewelCase) with 5 Bonustracks, feat. musicians like Theodore Ziras or members of FIREWIND & FRAGILE VASTNESS.

The track "Darkness Comes" will be on CD-Compilation at the German Rock It! Magazine 03/10 (Issue 57).

"Nuclear Winter" sounds like Melodic Power Metal for all fans of Sonata Arctica, Labyrinth, Secret Sphere, Kamelot, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stratovarius & Firewind.

Limited Deluxe Edition w/ 5 Bonustracks to 1000 CD's, Release date: 23.April 2010

PERPETUAL FIRE signs with IceWarrior Records

PERPETUAL FIRE will release their second album "Invisible" by IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records. Fans of Melodic Power Metal á la Freedom Call, Heavenly, Gamma Ray, Axenstar, Dream Evil or Seven Gates don't miss the limited IceWarrior-Edition.

DANTESCO signs with Rock It Up Records

The Epic/Doom Metal Band DANTESCO will release their 4. Studioalbum "We Don't Fear Your God" by Rock It Up Records.

Release date: October 2010

LineUp:
Erico La Bestia - Vocals
Dennis Torres - Guitars
Joel Carrasquillo - Guitars
Ramon De Jesus - Bass & Classical Guitars
Wampa - Drums

Tracklist:
01.Betrayer
02.We Don't Fear Your God
03....Of Darkness
04.At The Hill Of The Ravens
05.Strange Fruits Sonata
06.Consolament
07.A Brother Has Fallen
08.Burnt
09.The Conqueror Worm
10.The Blood Of The Saints

SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA on this Friday, (March 12th) between 9 - 10 PM, SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA will be featured on radio station Radiofabrik Salzburg's Metallic Underground broadcast (with Manfred Thanner).

You can hear it : 107,5 MHz, 97,3 MHz, 98,6 MHz (UKW-Channel 26, in cable of Salzburg AG, Austria) or via live stream at: http://radiofabrik.at/rafab_stream_low.m3u

SAVIOR FROM ANGER - for free!
The full album (incl. cover, but without bonustrack) "Lost In The Darkness" from SAVIOR FROM ANGER you can download for free on the band website: www.marcoruggiero.com

http://www.rockitup.org
http://www.myspace.com/rockituprecords
http://www.myspace.com/icewarriorrecords

03/07/10 - New EP "Begin Of Destruction"

New EP of SERENITY IN FIRE already this available one for audition in the myspace!

The band of brutal thrash metal SERENITY IN FIRE release new ep BEGIN OF DESTRUCTION that be just thrown, the material can be heard complete in the official page of the band in Myspace. The ep possesses four music that will be part of the first album of the band that this in production, the album will call himself MASTER OF DARKNESS and it should still be thrown this year.

www.myspace.com/serenityinfireband

03/07/10 - KILLING MACHINE Confirmed for Headbangers Open Air Festival

USA Metal band KILLING MACHINE have been confirmed for this years Headbangers Open Air Festival www.headbangers-open-air.de which takes place on 29-31 July in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, Germany. KIILLING MACHINE will perform on the main stage on 29th July 2010.

www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

03/07/10 - Detlev Schmidtchen ex ELOY Worldwide New Album Release

Detlev Schmidtchen aka / dETsmi, the man who created the unique keyboard sound of the legendary 70’s –80’s German platinum selling cultband band ELOY finally releases his solo project “The Last Chapter 3 REVERSION “ worldwide DIGITALLY on MARCH 8th 2010 During his time in ELOY the band’s album OCEAN was doing better than Genesis or Queen on the German charts. The European music press and BBC Radio compare his versatile keyboard sounds with the sequencer-orientated electronic music of the Berlin-School and artists such as Kraftwerk and YES. ‘The keyboards are pounded heavily without orgies of “Twiddly-bits”! Pure Alternative Electro Rock !!!!!! WATCH THIS SPACE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX5daEWxTWU
http://www.detsmi.de/english/home.html
http://www.myspace.com/bmpuk

03/07/10 - New Avantasia Song Available Now

On April 3rd the two brand new Avantasia albums "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon" will be released. The two albums be released seperately, but also in a deluxe edition featuring both albums in two digibooks with two beautiful booklets plus an additional book with interview, history, biography, linernotes and the download code for exclusive bonus material. The albums feature guest stars like Klaus Meine (Scorpions), Eric Singer (KISS), Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Ripper Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Jon Oliva (Savatage), Bob Catley (Magnum), Jorn Lande (Masterplan), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Jens Johansson (ex-DIO, Stratovarius), Andre Matos (ex-Angra), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS, ex-Meat Loaf) and many more.

Now is your chance to listen to the first track off the album, a short edit-version of the track "Dying For An Angel" featuring Klaus Meine of the Scorpions as guest vocalist, Tobias on vocals and bass, Sascha Paeth on guitars and Eric Singer (KISS) on drums.

http://www.the-scorpions.com/english/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=105

03/07/10 - Frontiers Records to release a new TESLA

Electric Live Album !

“Alive in Europe!” RELEASES APRIL 23rd IN EUROPE

After 25 years, 12 albums, over 2,500 shows, over 16 million albums sold worldwide, Tesla is stronger than ever, on the heels of the release of one of the band’s most successful studio releases to date Forever More.

Continuing the momentum, Tesla: Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitars), Brian Wheat (bass), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar) have toured Europe after the successful release of their latest studio opus Forever More on Frontiers Records.

As a testament to a very creative and productive chapter in the history of the band, Tesla release what can be considered a true “electric” live album recorded at various locations during the European shows in the summer of 2009.

Alive In Europe! is filled with sweltering live songs including all the band’s classics such as “Modern Day Cowboy”, “Signs”, "What You Give”, "Little Suzi" and songs from the latest release such as the single “I Wanna Live”, the album title track and more.

A sincere and truly live sounding album which closes a chapter in the band’s history and shows a vibrant band ready for the next step.

Tracklisting: Forever More; I Wanna Live; Modern Day Cowboy; Heaven’s Trail; What a Shame; Shine Away; Love Song; What You Give; The Way It Is; Breakin’ Free; Hang Tough; So What!; Signs; Lil’ Suzie; Into the Now.

Weblinks:

www.teslatheband.com * www.myspace.com/teslatheband

www.frontiers.it * www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

For Frontiers Records - Contact Europe:

Mario de Riso – mario@frontiers.it

03/07/10 - KILLING MACHINE Set To Return

US Metal Heavyweights KILLING MACHINE are set to make their return after a break of four years. Following his time working on various projects including TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, founder member Peter Scheithauer is now hard at work on the resurrection of KILLING MACHINE. Currently re-grouping as a four piece, the present line up is Csaba Zvekan - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (ex TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY / BELLADONA) - Guitar, Jon Dette - (ex TESTAMENT / SLAYER). A new bass player will be announced soon following the recent departure of Dave Ellefson, who has rejoined MEGADETH.

Talking about the next chapter of KILLING MACHINE, guitarist Peter Scheithauer said "I am really excited about this new page in Killing Machine's odyssey. For once I took my time writing the new CD. Knowing that Csaba had finally joined the band meant there were no set time limits to work to. I've had the idea for a few years, to have Csaba in Killing Machine but distance prohibited it. Same with Jon, we've tried several times to get things together. These two guys have so much to show, I can't wait to hit the road with them. And the new bass player? He's a perfect match. That's all I can say about him at the moment. I've been working constantly on the album and you always think that the new CD is the best it can be, but when a major producer feels the same way, you tend to think you are on the right track. I can't wait to tell you what's in store but we're taking everything one step at a time. In the meantime we're so happy to be coming to play in Europe this summer. More to come very soon. Horns Up!!"

Preliminary work on a new album has already begun, with various songs at different stages of completion. Two new songs 'Skull and Bone' and 'Hell Raiser' can be heard at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa The band are in the process of securing a new record deal with a view to a release towards the end of the year.

Details of live dates, including some high profile shows for the summer, are expected to be announced soon.

KILLING MACHINE have released two albums, the self titled 'Killing Machine' in 2000 via Candlelight Records and the critically acclaimed 'Metalmorphis' in 2006 via Mausoleum Records which has been hailed by many as one of the all time classic metal albums. The two albums featured a multitude of musicians including James Rivera (HELSTAR, VICIOUS RUMOURS), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T), Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Stet Howland (WASP), Mike Duda (WASP), Mike Vescara (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS).

With two albums under their belts, the band are priming themselves to once again deliver metallic carnage across the globe.Unashamedly wearing their heavy metal roots on their leather studded sleeves, KILLING MACHINE combine the classic metal feel of the past with the fresh aggression of the present. Thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and explosive riffs blend with distinct heavy, melodic vocals to create driving and memorable songs. The music that KILLING MACHINE bring to the party simply stuns - no pretentions - just pure metal entertainment!

02/28/10 - Asia Featuring John Payne Inks Deal with Steve Vai's Favored Nations

Classic AOR band set for a June/July 2010 CD release

Los Angeles, CA - Classic AOR band ASIA Featuring John Payne has inked a recording deal with Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label. A June/July release is scheduled for the yet-to-be-named CD. Asia Featuring John Payne is currently planning worldwide tourdates to support the new album.

"I am very excited about working with Steve Vai and Dean Schachtel [Favored Nations A&R]," John Payne states. "Apart from being consummate professionals that I admire and respect, their added knowledge of the business is superlative. In a time of change within this industry and conglomerates run by bean counters, Favored Nations is the ideal company for our music and our future. I could not be more happy with this union."

"The artists signed to Favored Nations are a unique, dedicated breed that have attained the highest performance level on their chosen instruments. If you're a music lover who is passionate about real musicianship, we know you will want to hear our albums. " - Steve Vai, from http://www.favorednations.com

John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings. In 2006, Geoff Downes left the band to reform the 1982 line up for their 25th anniversary. On the 9th of May 2006, John Payne, Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe contractually agreed that John Payne would continue his 14 year legacy with ASIA as ”ASIA Featuring John Payne”.

ASIA Featuring John Payne Member Bios

Guitarist Mitch Perry joins ASIA Featuring John Payne for the 2009 summer tour. Gold records, sold out concert tours, MTV video and network TV appearances, numerous magazine features and recognition in the form of several guitar awards, over the last 25 years Mitch Perry has accomplished all of the above in a career working alongside some of the most renowned and popular musicians in the world. Mitch's discography and touring experience reads like a who's who of rock ranging from Aerosmith to Michael Schenker Group to Cher and Edgar Winter. His performances both live and in the studio show him to be a truly world class guitarist. www.myspace.com/mitchperry

Drummer Jay Schellen joined as ASIA’s premiere drummer in 2005, toured in Europe with the band and recording the album ASIA Featuring John Payne EXTENDED VERSIONS for Sony in 2006 when he remained with ASIA Featuring John Payne. Before joining ASIA, Jay played drums for Hurricane, Unruly Child, Badfinger and Conspiracy with Chris Squire from Yes. www.jayschellen.com

Keyboardist Erik Norlander joined ASIA Featuring John Payne in November of 2007. Erik's evocative synthesizer technique is reminiscent of the legendary Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord while still very unique made him an obvious choice for the band. His works include over 25 releases with Lana Lane, Rocket Scientists and solo titles www.eriknorlander.com

Vocalist/bassist John Payne fronted ASIA for 14 years replacing John Wetton in 1992. 8 studio albums and 6 live albums followed including extensive world touring with the band. In 2006, John formed "ASIA Featuring John Payne" and is performing shows with his current lineup. Previous to ASIA, John sang with Roger Daltrey, CCCP, ELO Part 2 and more recently GPS plus being chosen as the Parson in Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds stadium tour. www.johnpaynemusic.com

For more information about ASIA Featuring John Payne, please visit

http://www.theasiaband.com and http://www.myspace.com/asiafeaturingjohnpayne.

For additional information about Favored Nations, please visit

http://www.favorednations.com

02/28/10 - Rock It Up Records - News (February)

SORROWS PATH signs with Rock It Up Records

The Doom Metal Band SORROWS PATH will released their 2.studio album "The Rough Path Of Nihilism" by Rock It Up Records. Release date: Summer 2010. For fans from bands like SOLITUDE AETURNUS & CANDLEMASS come a new Doom Metal highlight

http://www.myspace.com/sorrowspathmusic

SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA

Friday available: the second studio album from SYNTHPHONIA SUPREMA - "Synthphony 010 - The Future Ice-Age". A masterpiece of Symphonic Power Metal, produced by Frank Andiver (Labyrinth, Vision Divine).

A must have for fans from Sonata Arctica, Labyrinth, Secret Sphere, Kamelot, Eldritch, Stratovarius & DragonForce.
Limited Edition w/ 1 Bonustrack on 1000 CD's

http://www.synthphoniasuprema.com/

02/28/10 - MANGROVE

Progressive rockband Mangrove and drummer Joost Hagemeijer have ended their collaboration. There is a common conclusion that a productive co-operation is not desired anymore. Manager Henri Heijink: “It was a far reaching decision for us all, but in the end an inevitable one. The band is striving for further growth and we are convinced that no musical challenge in whatever form it could appear may be ruled out. The foundation for that is an absolute commitment of the complete band.”

The remaining bandmembers Roland van der Horst (guitars, vocals), Pieter Drost (bass) and Chris Jonker (keyboards) are pleased to announce that all scheduled gigs will take place as planned.

During the upcoming series of gigs in May drummer Remco Engels will take place behind the drumkit. Remco has many years of experience in different bands and is most of all known for his drumming in ‘Genesis Project’ and the symphonic/progressive coverband ‘Knight of the Progs’. Chris Jonker: “Recently we witnessed Remco’s drumming when he performed with ‘Knight of the Progs’. We were impressed by his playing of the drums and his enthusiastic way of performing. I am sure that he will be able to add a tremendous value to the Mangrove live shows.”

During the theatre show on 21st of May in the ‘Gigant’ venue (Apeldoorn, NL) drummer Aldert Glass has offered his availability. The foundation of his own school for drums and percussion called ‘Multipercussion’ (www.multipercussion.com) was based upon his passion for these instruments. Aldert is very experienced in the music business: he did instruction for many different percussion groups, he was drummer and percussionist in many Big Bands and jazz ensembles and he is regularly employed as a freelance percussionist in classical orchestras and in accompaniment of musicals.

In this way Mangrove has filled up the available position of the drums for the upcoming concert series in May. Nevertheless the band does not want to withold interested drummers from contacting the band: management@mangrovemusic.nl.

Last year Mangrove released the critically acclaimed new album ‘Beyond Reality’. Besides the other mentioned concerts the band is headlining ‘De Boerderij’ venue in Zoetermeer (NL) with a special show on 20th November 2010.

More information: www.mangrovemusic.nl

02/28/10 - Overhead - 10th Anniversary tour in Europe!

Finnish progressive rock band Overhead celebrates their 10th anniversary with a European tour. They will hit the road in mid May to play several gigs in five different countries.

Confirmed dates are:

12th May - Russelsheim, Germany
13th May - Basel, Switzerland
14th May - Magdeburg, Germany
15th May - Bielefeld, Germany
16th May - Verviers, Belgium
18th May - Hohenleimbach, Germany
19th May - Bonn, Germany
20th May - Berlin, Germany
21st May - Roggel, Netherlands
22nd May - Lidköping, Sweden

Overhead plays melodic progressive rock that varies from gentle ambient atmospheres, through more traditional rock to heavier moments. The band released 3 studio albums so far: “Zumanthum” (2002), “Metaepitome” (2005), “And We're Not Here After All” (2008) and is currently working on new material. In mid 2009 the band released their first live album and a DVD entitled "Live After All" featuring their performance at the Progrock festival, which took place in February 2009 at the Wyspiański Theater in Katowice, Poland. The live material includes a selection of songs from the band's latest two albums plus a bonus material: live recordings from France, Belgium and Finland filmed between 2007-2008, an interview with the singer Alex Keskitalo and much more! "Live After All" is available in 3 different formats: DVD, limited DVD+CD edition and a limited CD digipak. For full info on the release go to: www.metalmind.com.pl.

During their anniversary tour the band will play a selection of songs from their back catalogue as well as some of their new, as yet unreleased material.

Detailed tour info is available on the Overhead website: www.overhead-band.com

02/28/10 - Important New

Hi folks,

I wanted to notice anybody again that Pure Steel Records and High Roller Records are 2 totally different labels. Although we work together in several ways, like the I-Pool here, normally Pure Steel got nothing to do with High Roller releases and High Roller nothing with Pure Steel releases. So please write in the correct label in your reviews. Steffen is not very amused when his releases are declared as Pure Steel releases.

Bye for now,

Your Markus

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Markus Lorenz

Pure Steel Records, Karlsbader Str. 12, 08340 Schwarzenberg, Germany

02/28/10 - WHISPER

WHISPER IN YOUR EAR AND THE GATES OF MADNESS COMING SOON

The two new album by Number H and Voices From Beyond from the 26 February in the stores

Foreseen for the 26 February the release of the last two SG Records products.
In "The gates of madness" by Voices From Beyond melody, sturdy guitars and biting vocals are well mixed in a perfect crossover between English and American Heavy Metal schools.
"Whisper in your ear" is a union between classic and modern rock, it will be presented at K-Lab in Cagliari (Italy) in February 21, during the release party organizad by NUmber H.

Link to the news on SG Records website:
http://www.sgrecords.it/en/news/24-voices-from-beyond/62-the-gates-of-madness-in-uscita.html
http://www.sgrecords.it/en/news/25-number-h/61-whisper-in-your-ear-in-uscita.html

02/28/10 - Frontiers Records & WHITESNAKE Join Forces

FRONTIERS RECORDS SIGNS THE LEGENDARY BAND FOR NEW ALBUM WORLD-WIDE

NAPOLI, ITALY (February 19, 2010) - Frontiers Records is very proud to announce the signing of legendary rock band WHITESNAKE.

David Coverdale and band are gearing up for their latest endeavour. WHITESNAKE has already started composing new material that promises to deliver one of the finest chapters in WHITESNAKE'S career. “We are off to a very good start, with the new songs taking positive shape. It feels good, fresh & exciting,” explains Coverdale.

The next release already feels like a solid, natural progression to their last opus, the successful, critically acclaimed ‘Good To Be Bad’ album, awarded by the influential Classic Rock magazine as “Best Album of the Year” in 2008. “As always, we want to take it to the next level,” states’ Coverdale. “I feel that with the last album we achieved a strong WHITESNAKE ‘cocktail’ that comfortably embraced & mixed all the previous musical aspects & styles of the band’s history, while taking our identity a little further... all on one album..."

Born in 1977, WHITESNAKE have been among the most influential representatives of the their genre, having produced numerous rock music classics such as ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘Is This Love’, ‘Still Of The Night’, ‘Fool For Your Loving’, ‘Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City’ or ‘Walking In The Shadows Of The Blues’.

Coverdale said the production team for the new album will most likely be the infamous Brutal Brothers, or Los Bros Brutalos, who handled the recording of "Good To Be Bad”. “The new songs are in the very familiar and recognizable WHITESNAKE territory of soulful, bluesy, melodic power rock, with a couple of ballads thrown in for good measure... It can’t be a WHITESNAKE album without ballads, mate!”

WHITESNAKE have conquered the love and respect of the audiences all over the world with their driving shows and music. The new album promises to follow in the steps of a great heritage of solid and timeless songs.

For more information, please visit www.whitesnake.com and www.frontiers.it

02/28/10 - KEEP IT TRUE 13 Tickets

We got some tickets back from a foreign trader and so you can order tickets for KIT 13 again. Price is still 40 Euro plus postage. From other countries than Germany please order through mail at bestellung@keep-it-true.de. Please hurry, cause this will be the very last tickets since the festival was already sold out before we got this small amount of tickets back. Here is again the line up in alphabetical order:

23./24. April 2010
Lauda-Königshofen, Tauberfrankenhalle
http://www.keep-it-true.de
http://www.myspace.com/keepittruefestival

Plus very special Surprise Show!!! This unique show will be directly before the Saturday headliner and won't be announced till the musicians enter the stage.

The running order will be announced mid march.

On Thursday April 22nd there will be an Old School Metal Disco in the former KIT warm up venue in Dittigheim (Sporthalle) with DJs Thorsten Hepp and Michael Hönninger. Admission is free and maybe there will be surprise guests.

Also there will be our new 3-DVD Box Set from KIT 12 2009 available at our merchandise stand from April 23rd on. Do not miss that, cause it includes the complete NWOBHM Anniversary show.

02/28/10 - WIZARD : new videoclip

Check the new germany true metal band WIZARD- videoclip available on:

www.youtube.com/massacrerecords

02/28/10 - Frontiers Records News

ISSA

Frontiers Records is pleased to announced the signing of a new female music star from Norway. Her name is simply Issa and she is destined to stardom in the Melodic Rock musical world ! With amazing looks and an equally amazing set of pipes, Issa has been working hard on her debut album under the coordination of producer Ronny Milianowicz (Saint Deamon, Primal Fear, Dyonisus etc.).

Issa is a 26 years old girl from Oslo, Norway, since she was 17 she started working her way into the music business as a ”demo” singer for different labels in studios all around Norway and at the age of 19 Issa won a competition with almost 150.000 votes singing the song Fade away written by Stian Aarstad, who was earlier a member of Dimmu Borgir. The song got released on a record in cooperation with tv channel Fox Kids.

Somehow people just love listening to this girl sing and she soon hooked up with Gaute Ormaasen from the Norwegian Idol Show touring with him. Issa has also performed on more Metal and Rock records such as Gaia Epicus and Illusion Suite. Issa has also played over 400 shows with Norwegian artist such as Postgirobygget, Dde, Jahn Teigen etc.

Musicians participating on her debut album include Uli Kusch on drums (Helloween, Masterplan , Gamma Ray), Nobby Noberg on bass (Saint Deamon, Dionysus, Nation), Peter Huss on guitars (Sinergy, Shining, and guitarist for world known Bosson "One In A Million Hit") and Tim Larsson on keyboards (producer for Nick Lachey among others with Play Production).

Frontiers hopes to unleash this outstanding new talent to the unsuspecting public after the summer 2010. Stay tuned for more news.

WINGER

WINGER announced the first US tour dates in support to the release of the band’s recent successful come back album “Karma”.

May, 2 2010 MelodicRockFest 2 - The Roadhouse, Elgin, Illinois
June, 19 2010 M3 Rock Festival - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland (also appearing NELSON)
June, 20 2010 B.B. King’s Blues Club & Grill - New York, New York
June, 25 2010 Grizzly Rose - Denver, Colorado
July, 24 2010 Midwest Rockfest - Lake Afton, Wichita, Kansas
August, 9 2010 Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, New Jersey

More dates TBA

RICK SPRINGFIELD

It is now possible to watch on youtube a trailer videoclip that RICK SPRINGFIELD put together for the “What’s Victoria’s Secret” single off “Venus in Overdrive”. Surf on the link to enjoy it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLSXZHxg_I4

PRETTY MAIDS

PRETTY MAIDS are working hard to complete the recording sessions for their new studio album tentatively entitled “Pandemonium”. The band has started to post video updates from the recording sessions. It is now possible to enjoy the first one watching this clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSbVninKO7A

TWO FIRES

Former THE STORM singer Kevin Chalfant is busy writing the songs that will be included in the highly anticipated third TWO FIRES album. Some of the songs that will be included on the album include “All For One”, “Is It Any Wonder”, “Shattered Without You”, “Answer in My Prayer”, “Relentless”, “Some Things are Better Left Unsaid”, “Epic In The Night”, “Still In Love” and “Burning Bright”. Stylewise the album will go back to the debut album super AOR atmospheres and songwriting with some major harmonies and melodies. The new record promises to be a complete must for all THE STORM and JOURNEY lovers! Frontiers hopes to release the album by August 2010.

STAN BUSH

Stan Bush is completing the writing sessions for his brand new album together with his usual songwriting partner Holger Fath. “It's turning out to be a great album!” says Stan. “I was concerned that "In This Life" would be a tough album to follow, but the new one is turning out even better!” Some of the songs that Stan has lined up for the inclusion in the final tracklisting include the album title track “Dream The Dream”, “All That I Am”, “Two Hearts” and “Don’t Give Up On Love”. Frontiers hopes to release the new CD by August 2010.

02/10/10 - Violent Divine release third album

Swedish hard rockers VIOLENT DIVINE will release their third album "Release The Hounds", on March 11 via Swedmetal Records. The label states, "This will be one of 2010 best albums in this genre. Fantastic raw hard-driving melodic rock 'n' roll — just the way it's meant to be!"

"Release The Hounds" track listing:
01. Nitro
02. Welcome To The Divine
03. Burn
04. Retribution
05. Sweet Blood
06. Until Death
07. For The First Time
08. Asleep
09. One By One
10. Eternity
11. Get It All Out
12. Bleed Like Me
13. Release The Hounds
14. This Heart Is About To Be Broken

Commented VIOLENT DIVINE's Gus Divine: "'Release The Hounds' is the perfect hybrid of the glam vibe from the debut album and the dark, gothic/metal vibe from the second album 'In Harm's Way'. 'Release The Hounds' is definitely the first choice to get the party started!"

02/10/10 - STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT FESTIVAL - APRIL 30 & MAY 1, 2010

After a long winter it's time to burn considerably on Walpurgis Eve and May Day with ROCK! To this two-day festival, you don´t need to worry of bad weather or campsite! Under roof, near the metro and buses located in Alvik you will find the "old printing company" where Stockholm Rock Out is held for the first time on April 30 and May 1. In addition to great bands, there will be bars, shops, tattoo artists and more. Stockholm Rock Out is an initiative by Chris Lemon from Badmouth.


CONFIRMED BANDS :

Slaughter (US) - First show in scandinavia for nearly 20 years
Great White (US) - Exclusive 25th anniversary European show
Steelheart (US) - First show in scandinavia for nearly 20 years
KIX - First show in Scandinavia EVER, This show will be exclusive for Europe
KEEL (US) - First show in Sweden since 1986
Dizzy Reed of Guns n Roses (US)
BulletBoys (US) - First show in Sweden ever
XYZ (US)
Pretty Boy Floyd (US)
Vains of Jenna (S)
TUFF (US) - First show in Scandinavia ever
Shameless feat. Stevie Rachelle (US/DE) - First Show in Scandinavia ever
Nasty Idols (S) - First show in Stockholm since early 90´s
Chris Laney (S) feat Special Guest Zinny Zan (Shotgun Messiah, Easy Action)
M.ILL.ION (S)
Badmouth (S)
Dynazty (S)
Killer Clan of F.U.N. (S)

FOR ALL INFO, PLEASE VISIT :

Tickets: https://secure.tickster.com/(S(3c11jtzisf32jza1wkdtnu45))/sv-SE/KBWJRTHWTUPAX2K/Shop/Products.aspx
Web: www.sthlmrockout.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/sthlmrockout
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Stockholm-Rock-Out/221868668054?ref=ts

PROMOVIDEOS :

KEEL: http://www.youtube.com/sthlmrockout#p/a/u/2/we0Ulv1HtrM
BulletBoys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iis2Vh_ZN5s
Steelheart: http://www.youtube.com/sthlmrockout#p/a/u/1/zy0STZpBmOk
Nasty Idols: http://www.youtube.com/sthlmrockout#p/a/f/0/ilFpXY-vs2g
Vains of Jenna: http://www.youtube.com/sthlmrockout#p/a/f/1/VJJ_0VijYmQ
And more coming soon!!

Contact: chris@sthlmrockout.com

02/01/10 - Artillery - back on the road!

Danish band Artillery will hit the road again to promote their most recent album “When Death Comes”. So far they’ve confirmed the following dates:

February 20th: Oostende Festival, Ostendfest – Belgium
March 27th: Ramfest, Albertslund – Denmark
April 9th: Slagelse Musikhus, Slagelse - Denmark
April 10th: Kansas City, Odense - Denmark
April 16th: Loppen, Copenhagen - Denmark
May 22nd: Rock Hard Festival, Gelsenkirchen – Germany
May 7th: Walpurgis Metal Days, Hauzenberg – Germany
September 4th: Thrash Metal Assault Festival Månen, Haderslev – Denmark

More gigs will be revealed soon!

01/26/10 - SYRENS CALL

French metal band SYRENS CALL new CD recording untitled « Raging Waters » is progressing. All the instruments are now in the box. Soraya is working on the vocals lines and will enter the studio in February. « Raging Waters » will be released on Pervade Productions in September 2010.

The band is back to the rehearsal room to prepare the new gigs. Nothing is confirmed for the moment but we hope to be on stage before summer and of course more regularly from September 2010 to promote the new CD.
For more info on SYRENS CALL, sc@syrenscall.com.

www.syrenscall.com
www.myspace.com/syrenscall

01/25/10 - [AceFrehley.com] Watch the new DVD Commercial NOW

Ace Frehley has released 'Behind the Player' a retrospective DVD chronicling his work as one of the world's most influential guitar players. The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th, through IMV, Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED.

The DVD features the iconic Spaceman talking about his life as a guitar player, including rare photos and video footage. Ace also gives in depth lessons for his KISS classics "Shock Me" and "Cold Gin." The DVD includes an all-star jam session of Ace playing with George Lynch, John 5, Matt Sorum, Chris Wyse and Tommy Clufetos. Frehley says, "I haven't done anything like this before, but liked what they were doing with the Behind The Player series. Jamming the tracks with the guys was a lot of fun."

Ace Frehley Behind The Player is available NOW at music retailers and for digital download everywhere. Or you can order on Amazon today.

Amazon Order Link: Click Here

Up and coming Autralian Tour Dates:
Feb 1, 2010: Perth, Metro Fremantle
Feb 4, 2010: Adelaide, HQ
Feb 5, 2010: Melbourne, Palace
Feb 7, 2010: Sydney, Enmore
Feb 8, 2010: Brisbane, Tivoli

01/21/10 - Star rats win award - Violent Divine signs in

STAR RATS wins award in Danish Metal Awards - and breaks a foot... STAR RATS won The 2010 Peoples choice award (The Jack) at the Danish Metal Awards. This is Dennis Post words: Thank you so fuckin' much! We are beyond grateful, humbled, & proud as fuck to call you friends!! This is the first time EVER a band like us wins anything at DMA so fuck you all!!!

After that he GAVE the price to the audience!!!!! Later on during the night after some really heavy celebration together with some fans, Dennis Post breaks his foot, and is now in hospital after suregery and 8 titanium spikes in the foot. No-one can celebrate a price like STAR RATS!!!

VIOLENT DIVINE SIGNS IN Violent Divine sign to swedish label Swedmetal Records for the early 2010 release of their third album. Mike Divine says: We are very happy to ink this deal with Swedmetal Records. These guys are dedicated, hard working and passionate about rock & roll and together we will bring Violent Divine to even more rock fans throughout the world. Swedmetal says: HELL YEAH!!

Read all about it in the attached press release and biography

http://www.myspace.com/violentdivine

http://www.violentdivine.se

01/21/10 - Festival Icarus

01/19/10 - Herman Rarebell Signs With Dark Star Records

Dark Star Records has signed a deal with Herman Rarebell drummer from the multiple-platinum recording artist Scorpions! Herman Rarebell, also known as, Herman Ze German, has 78 Gold and 30 Platinum records to his credit. Herman's latest solo release "Take it as it Comes" is scheduled for release on Dark Star Records March 23, 2010. Herman's audio book "My Life As A Scorpion" will be included with the new album as a special pre-order deal. Tour dates to be announced soon.

For More Info Go To: www.hermanrarebell.com & www.myspace.com/hermanzegerman

01/19/10 - DeeExpus - CRS' Best New Band of 2009 !!!

January 16th, British band DeeExpus received “Best New Band of 2009” at the Classic Rock Society’s Band of the Year Awards!! This prestigious award summarizes the band’s hard work on getting a recognition both by music fans and press in the past year.

Andy Ditchfield: "We are incredibly proud and honoured to have won //Best New Band// of 2009 at the Classic Rock Societies Band of the Year Awards and would really like to thank all who voted for us. We are made up :)

2009 has been our first full year as a band and what a baptism of fire it’s been. We played our first ever gig on 24th Jan 2009 and in Feb were whisked off to shoot a DVD in Poland where we played with RPWL. We've played Cambridge Rock Festival with Manning and Tinyfish (and Asia, The Quireboys, Uriah Heep, Touchstone etc) Rotherham Rocks with Pendragon, toured with Touchstone and have been confirmed to play Rosfest 2010 in May. We've had review after review of "Half Way Home" and "Far From Home" all of which have been amazingly positive and sometimes positively amazing!! (…) See you ALL a bit later in the year!”

This talented band from Durham has so far released one studio album entitled "Half Way Home" but with their superb performance at the first edition of Prog Rock Festival at the Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, Poland (released in mid 2009 on “Far From Home” DVD), they proved that they do have much to say on the prog rock scene. Currently, the band is writing and recording the follow up to their debut album. The new material entitled "King of Number 33" is scheduled for the release later this year.

DeeExpus first DVD "Far From Home" was released by Metal Mind Productions in July 2009 in 3 different formats: DVD, limited DVD+CD edition, including bonus audio CD with songs recorded during the gig at the theatre, and CD digipak. For full info please go to: www.deeexpus.com

01/17/10 - HEATHEN (USA)

US thrash legend HEATHEN will be cooperate with ICS for all live shows worldwide.
The band will release their new album “The evolution of chaos” on 25th January 2010 through Mascot Records.

Please let us know your interest in festival- our any other shows asap !

HEATHEN
David White - Vocals
Lee Altus - Guitar
Kragen Lum - Guitar
Jon Torres - Bass
Darren Minter - Drums

http://www.myspace.com/heathenmetal

01/17/10 - RAM news - New bass player

Bass player Christian Strömblad leaves RAM. Tobias Pettersson steps in. Christian Strömblad has left RAM after a mutual decision with the band. We have parted as friends and RAM wish Christian the best of luck with his other band NOMINON and all his future endeavours. Stepping in as the new permanent bass player is Tobias Pettersson from the underground black meta vornth. Tobias was Christian's stand in on the recent european tour. RAM are very happy to welcome Tobias as the new Heavy Metal Tyrant.

The re-released 'Forced Entry' album is now avalable in the shop.

http://black-path.com/catalog

01/17/10 - RAM news - New bass player

Bass player Christian Strömblad leaves RAM. Tobias Pettersson steps in. Christian Strömblad has left RAM after a mutual decision with the band. We have parted as friends and RAM wish Christian the best of luck with his other band NOMINON and all his future endeavours. Stepping in as the new permanent bass player is Tobias Pettersson from the underground black meta vornth. Tobias was Christian's stand in on the recent european tour. RAM are very happy to welcome Tobias as the new Heavy Metal Tyrant.

The re-released 'Forced Entry' album is now avalable in the shop.

http://black-path.com/catalog

01/17/10 - New Brazen Abbot DVD

The new Brazen Abbot DVD "Live At Berkrock" has been released and is available online through Paypal. For more info, please visit Brazen Abbot's website at: http://brazenabbot.nostramusic.com

01/13/10 - GIANT - THE NEW VIDEOCLIP

Los Angeles metal legends ARMORED SAINT are pleased to announce the tracklisting for the band's recently completed album La Raza, the band's first new album since 2001's Nod to the Old School. La Raza was recorded at Tranzformer Studios in Burbank, CA, was produced by bassist Joey Vera, and engineered by Bryan Carlstrom and his assistant John Nuss.

La Raza tracklisting
1. Loose Cannon
2. Head On
3. Left Hook from Right Field
4. Get Off the Fence
5. Chilled
6. La Raza
7. Black Feet
8. Little Monkey
9. Blues
10. Bandit Country

Bassist, producer, and founding member Joey Vera comments on the unique recording process for La Raza:
“We used nothing but analog gear, most of which was custom built by Rupert Neve for Bryan Carlstrom. We hit every signal (drum mics, guitars, vocals) with custom or vintage analog gear before recording into Pro Tools. We even used rare vintage amps for most of the guitar overdubs. At mix time, we mixed on an SSL 4000E console and went to a 1 inch tape reel (one of only 2 on the west coast) for our final masters. Uh…you DO know what tape is, don't you?

What does this all mean? It means we spit in the ear of the age of the mp3, teenie, tiny ear bud listening culture that has turned its back on what it means to experience music. This record is FAT. We mean, obese! Full on cardiovascular failure stuff! Old School, Baby!”

La Raza will be available all over Europe March, 13th / 16th!

http://www.armoredsaint.com

http://www.myspace.com/armoredsaint1

01/13/10 - SACRED STEEL tourdates

Sacred Steel 2010

22.01.2010 - Stockholm (SWE) - Gula Villan (Stockholm University)

23.01.2010 - Sandviken (SWE) - Bryggeriet Metalclub

19.02.2010 - Arnsberg-Oeventrop (GER) - Schützenhalle

20.02.2010 - Kerkrade (NL) - The Rock Temple

06.03.2010 - Esslingen (GER) - Komma

20.03.2010 - Konken (GER) - Festhalle

01/13/10 - My Fate's third album "Room for Regret" will be released on February 17th 2010!

It took almost 13 months of the Finnish quality metal outfit My Fate to finish their third full-lenght album, but now it's done! "Room for Regret" hits the stores on February 17th 2010. Meanwhile you can watch all 14 parts of My Fate studio video diary at www.youtube.com/myfateband (english subtitles).

The album will be published by My Fate Music and distributed by Supersounds Music in Finland. On the band's website (www.myfateband.net) you can now listen to the album version of Snap, the single track, and two brand new songs, Forgot the Sun and Unchained!

For those who like the songs, My Fate has organized a donation campaign to support the band's music video budget. The making of the album took three times the time and money originally intended, so any sum is hugely appreciated! You can find the Donate-button at www.myfateband.net. "Room for Regret" is naturally available for pre-order on the site.

In February My Fate is starting a tour to celebrate the new album and also the band's 10-year career. My Fate was founded in 2000, and apart from the singer change in 2006, the line-up has remained the same since October 2000. The tour program will be published soon! And like last year, My Fate will participate in Finnish Metal Expo, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, 19.-20.2.2010.

Line-up:
Jukka Ruostila, vocals
Jaakko Järvensivu, guitars
Mikko Lehtinen, guitars
Roope Lehtinen, bass
Vilho Rajala, drums

01/13/10 - RAM - Forced Entry re-release

RAM will re-release their 2005 album 'Forced Entry' through Black Path Metal Recordings. This 2nd edition of the album has some re-worked and new artwork. The album will also be available on Januari 15 and in the near future also to stream and as digital download.

RAM is currently working on new material for their next album.

01/08/10 - REDLIONMUSIC IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST BAND ADDED INTO OUR ROSTER IN 2010

We give a very warm welcome to MACHINES OF GRACE ( USA ) Featuring members of Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Metal Church

"They are the latest among the gifted hard rock/heavy metal bands born from Boston’s thriving music scene...
…Top shelf status comes from the experience of successfully headlining major tours and support from a monumental fan base. Drummer Jeff (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Metal Church) Plate and lead singer Zak (Circle II Circle, Savatage) Stevens have the resume to help catapult Machines of Grace into the monsters of rock realm…
…Live, this band brings new meaning to the term full throttle. The killer studio version of the music not withstanding, Machines of Grace takes a live performance experience to a whole new level…”

For more info, photo’s and bio please feel free to visit the bands website www.machinesofgrace.net

REDLIONMUSIC IS LOOKING FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER.

Pls. note that the band will be available for European Festival Season 2010 from mid of June. Further more we are planning a tour for early October 2010.

01/04/10 - OLVIDO - NEW RELEASE 26th JANUARY, 2010

The spanish band OLVIDO (gothic metal) has signed to the well known label DFX Records, with whom they will release on the 26th of january, 2010 their first full length album "Neurosis de Destino", soon to be on sale at the on-line store of DFX Records and selected stores.

"Neurosis de Destino" has been recorded at the grammy winning Musiclan studios in Figueres (Mariah Carey,Bunbury, Elefantes, Jarabe de Palo, Die Toten Hosen, Loquillo y los Trogloditas, Fito y Fitipaldis, SA have all recorded here in the past). With the highest idea of quality in mind, the post production duties have gone to Henke Udd and Fredrik Nördstrom of the world famous Studio Fredman (Dimmu Borgir, Dark Tranquillity, Soilwork, At The Gates, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars and others), masterminds behind the famed "Gotheborg sound". This entire process took place between september and november, 2009.

A taste of the album will be available on the band's myspace (www.myspace.com/0lvid0) from the first of january onwards.
The band is currently formed by a fair crew of musicians with plenty of experience on both the spanish national and international scenes. Nèstor Morales (former Dogma) on vocals , Terry Ryan (former Gothic Sex) on guitar , Dani Ruiz on keyboards and synths, Ernest Parro on bass and the incredible Alfred Berengena (Baalphegor, Profundis Tenebrarum, Nebulah.) on drums. You can find Alfred on www.alfredberengena.com, he is currently endorsing DW, Zildjian, Evans, Axis, 3drumsticks, DB drumshoes and other well known brands.

For Booking: grupolvido@gmail.com

International phone: +34 626 733 266

12/24/09 - Krokus - New CD HOODOO Released February 26, 2010

Krokus in full bloom again: The long anticipated comeback masterpiece of our rock legends is called «Hoodoo»!

All good things take time and delicate “sound” flowers of the likes of Krokus need special care – especially when they are expected to climb the charts like an artillery of thundering tanks!

For two years Krokus worked diligently on their highly anticipated comeback album. For the first time, the slightly grey-haired Swiss rock royalty from Solothurn sheds some light regarding their forthcoming release!

«Hoodoo» is the name of the new album, with which Chris von Rohr, Marc Storace, Fernando von Arb, Mark Kohler und Freddy Steady put you under their spell and prove once again that they are indeed ageless. You will be spellbound on February 26th, 2010, when the new cd is released.

Swiss boulevard paper “Blick” asked original founder Chris Von Rohr the question that was on most people’s mind: why did the fans had to wait that long for this new release? «We are only together for about two years in the original line-up and a killer song – much less an entire album – cannot be written, recorded and produced over night. The material needs to evolve, mature like a fine wine and one needs to be critical with one self, set the standards high and allow only the best material to make it on the album. No fillers – no compromises».

When it’s all said and done, the masterpiece should sound like a mixture of yesterday and tomorrow. Adds Chris: «It was my responsibility as producer to bring out of each musician their individual strength and to continue sound wise where we left off with ‹Metal-Rendez-Vous› and ‹Headhunter›. Back to the roots – but with today’s power, unstoppable like a steamroller!»

It is no wonder that expectations are high. Next spring, when the Krokus namesake tough flower breaks through winter’s ice and starts blooming, Krokus fans will witness firsthand what «Hoodoo» is all about. Describes guitarist Fernando Von Arb: «It’s gonna be an avalanche like, uncompromising, straight forward rock. Fasten your seatbelts, enjoy the ride and rock on!». Adds vocalist Marc Storace: «Definitely a one of a kind original Krokus album that will please fans». Bassist and producer Chris Von Rohr sums it all up: «To keep the end result top quality, it was ok that during the process of writing songs and recording them occasionally tempers flared within the band. We are no lame pussycat rockers; instead we stay true to ourselves. All the blood, sweat and painstaking effort during this 2-year journey was worthwhile!»

Drummer Freddy Steady and guitarist Mark Kohler, along with Chris, Marc and Fernando promise: «2010 will be a Krokus-Year – we will put a spell on everyone. “Hoodoo” style, one at a time! »

12/24/09 - Rock It Up Records - News (Xmas)

ORION'S REIGN (from Greece) will release their debutalum "Nuclear Winter" by IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records (Release date March 2010). Fans from Kamelot, Angra, Yngwie Malmsteen or Stratovarius join a first class Melodic Power Metal cd, feat. Bob Katsionis from FIREWIND and Vangelis Yalamas from FRAGILE VASTNESS as special guests.
The first edition comes with bonus stuff.
http://www.myspace.com/orionsreign

The limited Re-Release from HADES - "Exist To Resist" comes as hand numbered edition on 1000 units only.

BEFORE EDEN from Brazil & IceWarrior Rrecords/Rock It Up Records agree a collaboration to a cd.

More information come later. http://www.myspace.com/beforeeden

12/24/09 - PICTURE Launches 1st Single from New Album ! !

After being overwhelmed by their fans and having received so many, positive reactions worldwide after the release from their new album "Old Dogs New Tricks", the Dutch Heavy Metal legends from PICTURE have decided to do something back and have launched TODAY a very special version of the song "Now It's Too Late" on their MySpace. The special edition of "Now it's too Late" will stay for streaming for a couple of days on the band's MySpace and after that the fans can download it at all relevant download platforms.

The cd version of "Now It's Too Late" can be found on the band's latest album "Old Dogs New Tricks", released on October 1 of this year, exactly 30 years after their first record !

TRACKLIST OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS: OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS BLOOD OUT OF A STONE HIGH ON FIRE LIVE BY THE SWORD NOW IT'S TOO LATE JUST INCREDIBLE WHO CAN YOU TRUST OPPOSITES ATTRACT CHOOSING YOUR SIGN A BETTER SOUL CELTIC CROSS NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS

In many countries in the world Picture is treated as a cult band and when the long anticipated reunion finally happened at the beginning of 2008, many invitations to play on big (foreign) festivals followed soon. A limited edition live CD was being recorded and from December 2008 until January 2009 the band retreated in the StarSound Studios in Utrecht (Holland) to record their new studio album "Old Dogs New Tricks".

The album contains a wide variety of hard rock and old school metal songs, completed with a breath taking ballad. The album was produced by Nico Verrips, who already produced and wrote numerous hits into the charts and who kept the eighties feeling, but gave the record a contemporary modern sound.

Old Dogs New Tricks is a typical Picture album with a variety of heavy and dynamic songs. The powerful and raw voice of Pete Lovell shows to its full advantage with this kind of heavy music. Add the brilliantly composed songs anno 2009 to this and you will agree that this is Picture in their historically best line-up ever. This is Picture 2009! Be prepared to be blown away…

For all info + the special single edition of "Now It's Too Late", go to : www.myspace.com/pictureholland

12/24/09 - BRIAN HOWE

Frontiers Records is delighted to announce the release of BRIAN HOWE’s forthcoming solo album entitled “Circus Bar” on February 26th 2010 in Europe and March 9th in the USA.

Long regarded as one of rock's legendary voices, Brian Howe started his career in 1983 as lead vocalist for Ted Nugent on the “Penetrator” album and fronting its band on the subsequent world tour. In 1984, drummer Simon Kirke and guitarist Mick Ralphs asked Brian to replace Paul Rodgers as the lead singer in Bad Company. Brian decided to accept the offer and continue the legend of the band. This was not an easy task, but along with Kirke and Ralphs, Brian created, wrote, recorded and toured for the following 10 years, headlining every major venue around the globe.

Along with Bad Company's highly acclaimed 1993 live CD “What You Hear Is What You Get - The Best of Bad Company - Live”, Brian wrote and sold with Bad Company something like 19 million of records, highlighted by such radio and video hits as “Holy Water”, “If You Needed Somebody”, “No Smoke Without A Fire”, and “How About That”, - not to mention a few of the group's previous hits as recorded on the “live” CD.

Thirteen years after the release of his debut solo album “Tangled in Blue” (later renamed “Touch” in Europe), Brian is back and ready to unleash his awesome new solo album entitled “Circus Bar”. “When I decided I wanted to make a new CD” tells Brian, “I wanted to try to make everything memorable and enjoyable. Therefore I set aside a week for writing with my new producer Brooks Paschal and I decided we would go down to my favourite place in the entire world: Lake Atitlan , Guatemala, an incredibly inspirational place for me to be. We realized after three days that we had written enough songs for the CD and that took any pressure I had been feeling away and it soon became obvious that the CD should be named after that wonderful little bar where we spent our evenings eating, drinking and listening to the local music. The bar was started by circus performers and still has posters and pictures of all the great circus acts from throughout the years”.

Some friends helped Brian in shaping up “Circus Bar”, an album, which promises to be a career landmark for this amazing singer: Wayne Nelson of Little River Band dropped by the studio for a few days and also Pat Travers popped in and played guitar on “My Town”. “I didn't want to have too many “established” musicians on the record because I wanted to keep the feel somewhat fresh and spontaneous”, explains Brian.

The album includes also two stunning – newly recorded - remakes of the Bad Company hits “How ‘Bout That” and “Holy Water”.

Produced by Brooks Paschal and mixed by Rafe McKenna (GIANT, BAD COMPANY, TESLA, TEN) “Circus Bar” tracklisting includes:
I’m Back; Life’s Mystery; There’s This Girl; Could Have Been You; Surrounded; Flying; How It Could Have Been; My Town; How ‘Bout That; Feels Like I’m Coming Home; If You Want Trouble; Feelings; Holy Water; Little George Street.

“I like to think that this CD is representative of an established artist with a modern outlook on what happening in today’s music scene” concludes Bryan. “It's been 13 years since my last record and on this CD I have given them everything I have: music that appeals to anyone that likes big melodies with an edge”. 100% gold class awaits the faithful fans who will purchase “Circus Bar”, better believe it: Brian Howe is back to Rock !

Weblinks: www.brianhowe.com / www.myspace.com/brianhowe01

12/24/09 - RIVERSIDE DVD

Progressive rock band Riverside will release “Reality Dream”, their first ever DVD, on 11th January 2010 (in US on 23rd February) and not in early December as it was previously announced. The release date was postponed due to technical problems that occurred at the pressing company.

Riverside, one of the most important progressive rock bands, can best be described as a stylistic blend of atmospheric rock and metal elements, resulting in a sound similar to that of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Dream Theater, and Tool, while still maintaining an identity of their own. Since the release of their debut album, Riverside have built a solid fan base in progressive rock genre. The band’s most recent fourth full-length album “Anno Domini High Definition” was released in mid 2009.

Łódź. The show was treated as a summary of the “Reality Dream Trilogy” (Out Of Myself - 2003, Second Life Syndrome - 2005 & Rapid Eye Movement - 2007). The concert was recorded and, so far, it was available in a limited audio only edition during their “Reality Dream Tour” in December 2008. Today, the fans of Riverside have a chance to see that special performance in its full glory as it is released as a double DVD. Apart from the complete performance in Łódź, “Reality Dream” DVD also includes a selection of live performances in various places around the world, including Canada, Germany and Holland, plus a documentary “Behind the Curtain - A film by John Vis” and a photo gallery.

The preview of the “Reality Dream” DVD - track “Before” - is available on Metal Mind Productions’ official channel on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MetalMindPoland

Metal Mind Productions is an exclusive distributor of “Reality Dream” DVD.

Riverside “Reality Dream”

12/24/09 - COMING SOON ON FRONTIERS!

12/24/09 - Ex Singer of Metal Church, Ronny Munroe Launches Signature Series Christmas Cards

(December 11, 2009) - After a long selection process, including many photos taken throughout his career on the road, former vocalist for heavy metal legends Metal Church Ronny Munroe, presents what constitutes a limited edition of collectible signature Christmas cards. He has chosen “Metal Santa” to be the first design of this series.

This limited issue of Christmas cards is already available for pre-order.

12 cards and envelopes - $18 plus shipping

8 cards and envelopes - $12 plus shipping

To place orders online go to www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/ronnyxmasscard. For more information about the Ronny Munroe Signature Series Christmas Card or to order via regular mail contact merrymetalchristmas@gmail.com

“Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Metal Christmas this holiday season!” RM

12/24/09 - EXMORTUS & VEKTOR WINTER MAYHEM TOUR DATES UPDATED

Heavy Artillery Records label mates EXMORTUS and VEKTOR are teaming up to spread their brand of progressive thrash metal across the United States with the Winter Mayhem Tour. Listed below are the dates.

Los Angeles based neo-classical death unit EXMORTUS unleashed their debut album In Hatred’s Flames last year to much critical fanfare and will be set to record the follow up in the first half 2010. EXMORTUS are an entity amongst themselves and their music, both complex and thoroughly hook-laden, refuses to lend itself to easy categorization. From the technical death-thrash riffage and surgically precise drumming to their neo-classical, twin virtuoso lead guitar attack EXMORTUS has garnered interest from fans of death metal, thrash, prog metal, traditional heavy metal and all true metal sub-genres.

Today also marks the release date of Black Future, the debut album from Phoenix, AZ futuristic thrashers VEKTOR. Locked, loaded and heavily armed, VEKTOR are excited to take their show on the road to unsuspecting metal heads across the US for the very first time. VEKTOR employs an array of intricacy, virtuosity and a wholly unique sound that has set them apart from the growing legions of color-by-numbers thrash bands. Black Future is a seventy minute epic of diabolical space metal that stimulates the senses and challenges any preconceived limits to what a metal album can be.

12/10/09 - EXCITER

EXCITER are writing new songs and are developing an Exciter documentary with a local film compnay called Neuron Mirror. They hope to have it finished sometime next year. They are going to play German and American festivals in April and May next year!

12/06/09 - BULLDOZER / VEXED

12/06/09 - MANOWAR E-Card Online + MetalForce + Magic Circle Festival 2010.

+++ METALFORCE on Blog TV / METALFORCE auf Blog TV +++

"Blog TV". To celebrate the occasion, the band has schedule their first LIVE show for Sunday, December 6 2009 at 17:00 (CET) where they will talk about the upcoming "Death To Infidels World Tour 2010" where they appear as special guest of MANOWAR. This is a great chance for every fan to participate and ask question to the band members LIVE! Visit the official METALFORCE channel at http://www.blogtv.com/people/METALFORCE to get detailed information and don't forget to joins METALFORCE on their first live Blog TV show this Sunday!

+++ Crosswind confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival 2010 +++

Up-and-coming Greek power metal band Crosswind has been added to the fourth edition of the Magic Circle Festival, scheduled to take place in Tolmin, Slovenia on July 11th, 2010. Crosswind’s melodic, passionate and furious brand of power metal is the perfect addition to the Magic Circle Festival and is sure to further endear this band to legions of metalheads worldwide. Visit www.crosswind.gr for more information. More bands will be announced shortly and Magic Circle guarantees the festival line-up will be nothing short of spectacular! The Magic Circle Festival 2010 will be held in Tolmin, Slovenia on July 11th, 2010. For tickets and more information please visit www.magiccirclefestival.com and www.metalcamp.com

12/06/09 - UNREST DISSOLVED

The band Unrest was dissolved.

12/06/09 - Krokus Newsletter - KROKUS TO CO-HEADLINE “BANG YOUR HEAD” FESTIVAL IN GERMANY

KROKUS finished recording the yet untitled forthcoming new cd release. Producer and founding KROKUS member Chris Von Rohr is feverishly mixing and putting the final touches to the first cd of the originals after an over 20 years hiatus.Also, KROKUS have been confirmed as co-headliners of next year’s “Bang Your Head” Festival in Balingen, Germany. Their appearance on July 16th, 2010 celebrates the festivals 15th anniversary. For tickets and more info visit their link on our TOUR page.

And for tour updates visit www.krokusonline.com and click on "tour" or www.pollstar.com under "KROKUS".

12/04/09 - WIG WAM

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of WIG WAM’s new album “Non Stop Rock and Roll” on January 29th in Europe (excluding Norway) and February 9th in the USA.

The Norwegian Glam Kings are finally back in the ring with their brand new album. Aptly titled “Non Stop Rock And Roll”, this new record shows all the elements that made up the monster reputation these guys are internationally known for: driving energy, unstoppable force and neverending fun !

“Non Stop Rock And Roll” is easily the band’s most complete album to date that offers 12 fresh sounding, breathtaking songs, that wears the guitars on it’s sleeves, still showing a more mature and less cheesy band.

The catchy hooklines and melodic Hard Rock anthems that WIG WAM are known for are still very much present, yet the feel of this album brings you right in front of the Marshall amps. Blowing your speakers with full blown Rock’n Roll this album is a Hard Rocking musical journey from the catchy opening track and first single “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” to the electrifying riff of “Walls Come Down”, from the Glam Rock happy going sing along anthem “C’mon Everybody” to the fast and furious title track. And hey, the boys also have the ability to set your girlfriend’s heart on fire with a couple of unique ballads for the ride. With three gifted songwriters – singer Glam, guitarist Teeny, bassist Flash - in the camp plus the rhythm machine drummer Sporty, “Non Stop Rock And Roll” shines, tweaks and pounds a full blooded rock’n roll album ought to.

Tracklisting: Do Ya Wanna Taste It; Walls Come Down; Wild One; C’mon Everybody; Man In the Moon; Still I’m Burning; All You Wanted; Non Stop Rock And Roll; From Here; Rocket Through My Heart; Chasing Rainbows; Gotta Get It On (*). (*) Bonus track for Europe & USA only available in the first edition in digipak.

WIG WAM is finally ready to take you to the ultimate rock trip, and bring their wild live performances on the road in 2010.

Weblinks: www.myspace.com/wigwamania / www.wigwam.no

12/03/09 - ASIA / STRYPER

ASIA

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce that ASIA are currently recording their second reunion studio album and the follow-up to 2008's acclaimed "Phoenix" album. The legendary Roger Dean is onboard to design the cover artwork, while the renowned Mike Paxman (URIAH HEEP, STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE) is in the producer's chair. The album is due for completion in mid-February with a release planned for spring 2010. Keep an eye on the official Asia website for more details: www.originalasia.com

STRYPER

STRYPER announced the European tour dates in support of the release of the new album "Murder by Pride"

1/15/2009 Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo - http://www.sala-apolo.com/home.asp

1/16/2009 Madrid, Spain - La Riviera - http://www.salariviera.com

1/19/2009 Milano, Italy - Alcatraz - http://www.alcatrazmilano.com/nuovo/index.asp

1/20/2009 Biel, Switzerland - Kongresshaus - http://www.ctsbiel-bienne.ch

1/22/2009 Prague, Czech Republic - Retro Music Hall - http://www.retropraha.cz/index1.php

1/23/2009 Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli Oudegracht - http://www.tivoli.nl/

1/24/2009 London, England - 02 Academy Islington - http://www.o2academyislington.co.uk/

1/27/2009 Malmo, Sweden - Kulturbolaget (KB) - http://www.kulturbolaget.se/

1/28/2009 Gothenborg, Sweden - Trdgŕn - http://www.profilrestauranger.se/tradgarn

1/30/2009 Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi - http://www.elmu.fi/

12/03/09 - KEEL

KEEL the band that gave you The Right To Rock will unleash their brand new album Streets Of Rock & Roll on January 29th 2010 in Europe and February 9th in the USA on Frontiers Records.

The new recording contains twelve new rock anthems in the tradition of KEELs classic The Final Frontier, KEEL, and Lay Down The Law albums: commercial Hard Rock featuring the twin-guitar attack of Marc Ferrari and Bryan Jay, drummer Dwain Miller and bassist Geno Arces rock solid groove, Ron Keels powerful vocals, and a collection of songs which the band feels is their best ever. We are not re-inventing our style Streets Of Rock & Roll is a perfect follow-up to our previous albums, says Ron Keel presenting the new album. The only real evolution is in the quality of the songwriting, musicianship, and production; the excitement and energy of the reunion really ignited our creativity and Marc, Bryan, and I were able to collaborate as a songwriting team like weve never done before. One characteristic this album shares with our classic releases is diversity there are power anthems, relentless metal, and commercial hard rock. Some of the songs are designed to make you pump your fist and stomp your feet, some have lyrical content that is a little deeper and aims for the heart. There is a power ballad, Does Anybody Believe which I think is an instant classic and will be a very important song for us, one of those rare compositions that capture magic and translates it into words and music.

KEEL first exploded onto the scene when The Right To Rock, their major label debut produced by Gene Simmons of KISS, became the fastest-selling debut album in A&M Records history. Frontiers Records will commemorate the 25th anniversary of this historic release with The Right To Rock: 25th Anniversary Edition simultaneously with Streets Of Rock & Roll. This newly remastered edition adds two bonus tracks: Easier Said than Done (Remix) and a newly recorded version of the immortal Metal anthem The Right to Rock (click on the title to hear a sample). For this recording, KEEL invited their fans to participate via the internet KEELaholics could download a guide track, sing along with the chorus, and send in an MP3 to be blended with the all-star chorus of the song which also features Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot), Lez Warner (The Cult), Ron Mancuso (Beggars & Thieves) and other members of the Las Vegas rock scene (even Graham Russell from Air Supply joined in)! KEEL has sold over 2 million albums, garnering a reputation as one of the genres most entertaining live acts by touring with/opening for Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, and many more. They were unanimously hailed as 1985s Best New Band in publications such as Circus, Metal Edge, and Hit Parader, and released three charting albums which spawned radio & MTV hits such as Because The Night, Tears Of Fire, Somebodys Waiting and of course The Right To Rock.

In 2009 KEEL returned stronger than ever with festival appearances across the U.S. at Rocklahoma, the M3 Festival, the South Texas Rock Festival, and the MidWest RockFest in addition to sold-out headline shows in Hollywood and Phoenix. The excitement and energy of these shows and the fans response fuelled the creative fires that spawned Streets Of Rock & Roll and led to the bands union with Frontiers Records. Were working on festival dates in the U.S. and Europe for 2010 and were ready to rock when opportunity knocks explains Ron, adding I cant emphasize enough how much depends on sales the more copies of Streets Of Rock & Roll and The Right To Rock: 25th Anniversary Edition we sell, the more attractive we are to concert promoters and venues who can help us get back on stage where we belong so were hoping that fans of commercial hard rock will embrace these albums and add them to their collection. The new album was produced by Pat Regan (KISS, Deep Purple, Warrant, and many others) and features guest background vocals by Jaime St. James (Black N Blue, Warrant) and Paul Shortino, who produced and recorded Rons lead vocal tracks.

The feeling in the band is triumphant, concludes Ron Keel. Weve been back together for over a year now, weve got some great shows under our belt, and the new album is finished and ready for release. We are thankful to all the fans for the incredible response to the reunion, and were very proud of our new music. We can move forward with the confidence that weve accomplished a lot of our goals and done it on our own terms. KEEL is confident that Hard Rock fans everywhere are going to feel right at home on the Streets Of Rock & Roll, and plans are underway to promote this new release with shows around the world in the year to come.

Streets Of Rock & Roll tracklisting includes: Streets Of Rock & Roll; Hit The Ground Running; Come Hell Or High Water; Push & Pull; Does Anybody Believe; No More Lonely Nights; The Devil May Care (But I Dont); Lookin For A Good Time; Gimme That; Hold Steady; Live; Brothers In Blood.

12/03/09 - BRUCE KULICK

Frontiers Records proudly announces the signing of Bruce Kulick for the European release of BK3 - his third solo album - on January 29th 2010.

Kulick, who first gained notoriety as a member of Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell touring band, may be best known for his twelve years (1984-1996) as lead guitarist of KISS, during which time he appeared on nine gold, two platinum and one multi-platinum KISS albums. It is, however, the wealth of experience he has gained in his 13 post-KISS years that shines through on BK3.

The album takes listeners for quite a ride over its twelve songs... from the frenetic and anger-fuelled "Fate" (co-written by Kevin Churko, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne), to the philosophical and uplifting "Life". Never one to mind sharing the spotlight with other talented musicians, Kulick invited several guest artists to appear on BK3, including Gene Simmons of KISS on the anthemic "Ain't Gonna Die", Doug Fieger (lead vocalist of The Knack) on the soon-to-be pop classic "Dirty Girl", Tobias Sammett (Edguy, Avantasia) and Eric Singer (KISS) on the fierce "I'm The Animal", Nick Simmons (son of Gene) on "Hand of the King", former Union cohort John Corabi on the moody "No Friend Of Mine" and guitar legend Steve Lukather (Toto) on the exciting instrumental "Between The Lines."

In the works for nearly six years and produced by Jeremy Rubolino, BK3 delivers explosive hard rock arrangements and addictive pop melodies that honour both Kulick's singular past and bright future. "Many albums lack cohesion with different vocalists, but I know that my guitar playing is the glue on BK3," Kulick says. "There was the clear goal of making absolutely the best record that I could put together. I feel like this is my Revenge."

BK3 includes the following tracks: Fate; Aint Gonna Die (featuring Gene Simmons); No Friend of Mine (featuring John Corabi); Hand of the King (featuring Nick Simmons); Ill Survive; Dirty Girl (featuring Doug Fieger); Final Mile; I'm The Animal (featuring Tobias Sammet and Eric Singer); And I Know; Between The Lines (featuring Steve Lukather); Life; Skydome (from the BK CD Audiodog)*

* Exclusive Bonus Track for Europe

Bruce plans to take BK3 to his fans through as many avenues as possible, including live concerts, appearances at KISS Expos and media. While there have been many milestones along the way in his 30+ years of performing and recording, BK3 marks a new pinnacle for Bruce Kulick.

Weblinks: www.kulick.net / www.myspace.com/brucekulickmusic