ADRENALIN RUSH RELEASE THEIR SELF TITLED DEBUT ON FRONTIERS IN AUGUST: Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of the anticipated Adrenaline Rush self-titled debut album on August 22nd in Europe and August 26th in North America.
Fronted by the gorgeous and talented Tĺve Wanning (formerly part of the platinum selling Teen-Pop duo Peaches), Adrenaline Rush promises to fire up the international rock scene with their lethal dose of heavy guitars, infectious hooks and full blown R n' R attitude! The musicians completing the line-up were hand-picked from bands around Stockholm, all having different backgrounds and each of them an important piece of the puzzle.
The debut album was recorded and written under the direction of producer Erik Mĺrtensson (Eclipse, W.E.T) and features 11 energetic, live-oriented tracks with strong melodies and powerful riffs. The modern production keeps the spirit of the 1980´s alive and should appeal to fans of bands like Danger Danger, Vixen, Dokken, Warrant, Treat and Crazy Lixx. “We want to entertain and be the soundtrack of the party - it's all about foot-stomping, head-banging tracks that make you want to get up and dance and drive your car much too fast. My favorite track other than the single Change is Playin' to Win, it always gets me in a good mood. Making this record with Erik was a wild ride and I hope you will ENJOY THE RUSH!” – Tĺve.
Frontiers launched Adrenaline Rush with the digital release of the first single “Change” in late April. The track can be downloaded via this link from iTunes www.smarturl.it/adrenalinesingleit or listened to via streaming services like Spotify or Deezer.
The single was followed by an EPK that can be seen at youtu.be/AnMPo1zATlE.
The band then went on to play the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan where their dynamic performance left a lasting impression on the attending rockers. Everything is now finally in place for the release of the album and the band is ready to take the show on the road with this killer new release!
“Adrenaline Rush” track list: Black n' Blue; Change; Generation Left Behind; Girls Gone Wild; When We're Gone; Want it All; Too Young to Die; Oh Yeah!; No No No; Playin' to Win; Hit You Like a Rock.
Weblinks: www.adrenalinerush.se / www.facebook.com/adrenalinerushofficial.
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STEVE PERRY MAKES IT TO THE STAGE FOR THE THIRD TIME: Steve Perry joins The Eels again, this time in LA for 5 songs: It's A Motherfucker, Only 16, Lights, Open Arms and Loving Touching Squeezing!
From The Hollywood Reporter (www.hollywoodreporter.com) - Journey's Steve Perry Joins Eels Onstage at Orpheum: 'The 20-Year Hermit Thing is Overrated'
6/12/2014 by Tim Appelo Journey's Steve Perry joins Eels to continue his comeback tour at L.A.'s Orpheum Theater.
After Eels' triumphant performance at L.A.'s Orpheum Theater last night concluded with a five-song encore, including Nilsson's "Turn on Your Radio," the band was joined by Journey's legendary one-time lead vocalist Steve Perry, who has joined them on several dates of their current tour after decades of avoiding the stage.
"The interesting thing about this guy is, he walked away from it all 20 years ago," observed Eels leader Mark Oliver "E" Everett, addressing the crowd from the stage, "and then in Minneapolis, he came back to sing with us. Then he walked away again, and six days later in Washington, D.C., he came back again. And then he walked away again. Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time anywhere in 12 days -- and the first time in L.A. in 20 years -- please welcome Steve Perry!"
"It's been so goddamn long," said Perry to the audience. "I gotta thank the Eels for inviting me out here -- the best band that any singer could want. I met E because of a friend of mine, Patty [Jenkins, director of Monster]. She burnt me a CD of Daisies of the Galaxy, and I told Patty, 'Someday I want to sing that song.'" Then Perry and Eels performed the Eels tune, "It's a Motherf---er."
"Steve motherf---in' Perry! He IS a motherf---er," exulted E, who then joined Perry in a superb rendition of Sam Cooke's "Only 16," which morphed into a bit of Journey's "Open Arms."
"Steve, what about trying one you haven't done in a long time?" asked E. "You did that one 11 days ago."
"How about this one?" said Perry. "I wrote this one in LA, then I joined this band called Journey, moved to San Francisco, and we finished it up ithere, and changed 'L.A.' to 'the Bay.'" Dancing like a man at least 20 years younger than his 65 years, Perry rocked out on "Lights (When the Lights Go Down in the City)," nimbly leaping over the microphone cords perilously snaked around the stage, turning his back on the audience to groove with Eels drummer Knuckles (Derek Brown), then facing the audience to hit the high trills flawlessly, yet with a new rasp in his voice sounding just a bit like E himself.
"The 'cit-ee' is L.A.!" shouted E.
"Here's another," said Perry. "I was 18, working as an assistant engineer in a music studio... I'm out of breath! I guess I haven't done this enough lately to get in shape. Anyway, I was 18, and this girl pulls up in a Corvette with a guy, and they were mackin' it up -- tongue and shit! She denied it. So I wrote a song about it, and it went like this." Perry then launched into "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'," putting his hand to his ear to make the audience sing along (rather well) with the "na na na na" chorus. When he hit the high notes, he sounded like Minnie Riperton on testosterone.
At a party after the show, Knuckles said, "We've been bugging him to perform for years. He came to our rehearsals, we'd play a Journey song, and he'd say, 'Oh, guys, I'm not gonna do that.' He's a sweet guy we're happy to play with, not just because he's Steve Perry, but also 'cause he's a buddy."
"He does 'It's a Motherf---er' completely different," said E. "When I sing it without him, I feel like I'm just like basically talking."
"Listen, I've done the 20-year hermit thing, and it's overrated," said Perry. "Why now? It's a long story, but it has to do with a lot of changes in my life, including losing my girlfriend a year ago, and her wish to hear me sing again." Writer Joel Stein, who plays croquet with Perry and Eels, said, "I know she had cancer." Jon Hamm, a friend of Eels, said, "You've got to remember, Steve's in his 60s -- it's a pretty impressive performance. It was really nice to hear that voice again."
"When he sang 'Only 16,' the hairs stood up on my head," said Eels guitarist and trumpet player P-Boo (Mike Sawitzke). "He sounds better with a rasp, more mature and grown-up."
But all members of Eels' croquet circle urge the public to stop believing in Perry as a croquet player. "He was bad," said Stein. "His croquet nickname was 'Hacksaw' or 'Chainsaw.'"
As an Eels singer, however, Perry shows distinct promise. "I passed the audition!" he said.
7TH HEAVEN RELEASE "SPECTRUM" - NEW 20 TRACK ALBUM:
A 20 song feel-good CD from 7th heaven is ot now! Spectrum is described as "various Pop/Rock songs, with elements of Alternative, Dance, Country and Hip-Hip sprinkled throughout. This CD will transcend generations with the ability to touch numerous emotions and connecting lyrics."
"I personally feel this is the best CD we have made as a band. It really showcases the talents of all 5 band members and their contribution to the final product will definitely be heard. I am very pleased with the songs on this CD and I personally ask that each and every one of you give it a spin. If you like the CD, I ask that you tell others about it. In a world where we have so much negative influence everywhere, I am proud that this CD is a positive influence and will hopefully touch a emotion, as it did to myself working on it. I want to thank my band members for putting in a great effort towards this CD, especially Keith. I also want to give a shout-out to our original singer, Tony DiGiulio, for helping with writing some of the songs with us.
Enjoy this great CD" - Richard Hofherr/7th heaven.
Established in Pop-Rock, 7th heaven is from a 5-member Chicago act. 7th heaven plays over 250 shows a year, has sold tens of thousands of CDs, has a Worldwide fan base and plays to over one million people each year.
In 2011, 7th heaven charted three products on the Billboard Charts, and went #1 in the Chicago Region for four straight weeks.
In 2012, 7th heaven charted again on the Billboard Charts, and went #1 in the Chicago Region for seven straight weeks.
7th heaven has been able to develop their own unique brand of rock music that proves that the fundamentals of great pop rock song still ring true with their new release "Spectrum"
Track Listing: 1. Stoplight 2. It's You 3. Dance In The Rain 4. In The City 5. Living In Danger 6. Once In A Lifetime 7. We Live Life Young 8. Magic 9. Are We Up 10. When You Say My Name 11. Walk Another Mile 12. Join The Party 13. I'm Your Addict 14. Livin Life 15. Holding My Breath For You 16. Last Chance 17. Illusion 18. Until The Day I Die 19. Heads Or Tails 20. Jump Start.
Band: Keith Semple - Lead Vocals; Richard Hofherr - Lead Guitar, Keys, Vocals; Nick Cox - Guitar, Piano, Vocals; Mark Kennetz - Bass, Vocals; Michael Mooshey - Drums.
Produced, engineered, mixed & mastered by: Richard Hofherr
Buy A Copy Here: Direct from Band * iTunes
Hear the entire CD Here: Soundcloud
Check out 7th heaven at - 7thheavenband.com
UNRULY CHILD - NEW ALBUM UPDATE:
An update on the pending new material from Unruly Child: "Guy Allison here. As is the case in many artistic endeavors, we have scheduling conflicts that have set us behind our own self-imposed schedule. My touring schedule with the Doobies and Bruce's business schedule with his other creative ventures are usually aligned and easy to work within. However, this last month, Bruce has come down with what appears to be the very same cold/flu that laid me out in April. It's a bad one!
When you're sick, it just sucks to work. So, during this time when we could be finishing up our last bit of recording before my next leg, we've had to postpone our studio time together.
Marcie has also had a family emergency that has taken her attention (understandably) temporarily away from the UC project as well.
We are very eager to finish up these last three tracks, but in keeping with our normal high standards, we have decided to push forward upon my return at the end of June. We completely appreciate everyone's support and patience.
We're very close. And we want it to be right!
Thanks, G. ~ Unruly Child.
R.I.P ANOTHER AUSSIE ROCK LEGEND:
Another day another loss. The Australian rock community has lost another icon - Master Apprentices' frontman Jim Keays has passed away at the age of 67 - www.noise11.com/?p=60631.
R.I.P. Jim.
BOMBAY BLACK ADD NEW DRUMMER:
Attention Bombay Black fans - today we would like to announce that we are saying good-bye to our "Beast". Original drummer Rob McCauley is retiring from life on the road with Bombay Black. With his oldest son making quite a name for himself on the national BMX race circuit, along with running his many business ventures, he has decided to concentrate his efforts toward his family. As much as we will miss him, Rob races BMX as well so we still get to watch him kick some ass - but now on the track instead of the stage.
We wish him the best and hope that you will all take the time to do the same. Don't be surprised to see Rob hanging out with the band at the occasional tour stop. (He still knows how to parallel park that tour bus better than any of our regular pack of drivers.)
As you can imagine, finding a replacement was not easy. Enter Barry Whaley. With over twenty years' experience swinging sticks Barry has played on over 2 dozen different projects as a studio musician and has toured with several bands including Burning Cold, Lost And Labeled and Freakshow. Welcome Barry to the Bombay Black family and come meet him on tour this summer. Things are really starting to heat up in the Bombay Black camp, the new album Walk Of Shame will be going on pre-sale Monday June 23rd. Stay tuned for a look at the album artwork and the first song to be released soon!
MRX UPDATE: MRX has been updated with the following:
- Hericane Alice - Demos (8 Tracks)
New Videos: Sebastian Bach - Temptation, Red Dragon Cartel - Shout It Out, Sonic Station - Amelia, Steel Panther - The Burden of Being Wonderful, Three Lions - Trouble In A Red Dress, Winger - Midnight Driver of A Love Machine. Join MRX now.
THE LAST UPDATE: Today marks the LAST time the website will be updated in its current form. It's hard to believe I'm actually at this point, but here we are finally. Monday will see the brand new MelodicRock.com unveiled hopefully without a glitch! The new site represents a new way of doing things, but once you find familiarity with it, I'm sure all will agree that the powers of social media integration and the ability to log, search and archive every post, review, artist and more will prove an invaluable resource. Not to mention the ability to comment and share each post.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their loyalty to MelodicRock.com as a source of discovery for this great music we all love.
The current MelodicRock.com site will remain online forever and linked from the new site, but gradually I will move all 16 years' worth of reviews and interviews to the new site for search and archive purposes. No more losing old reviews or searching high and low for them!
Onwards and upwards we go....tune in Monday for something different :)
Thursday, June 12, 2014
STATE OF SALAZAR GOING ALL THE WAY WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM: Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of Swedish melodic rockers State Of Salazar debut album entitled All the Way on August 22 in Europe and August 26 in North America.
State Of Salazar came to the attention of Frontiers A&R dept after the release of their debut EP ”Lost my Way” in the summer of 2012. Reviews spread fast in magazines and blogs and created a flood of praise from all over the world during a very short period: “This is something that can grow really big.” “...State Of Salazar will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the genre.” “…this EP is an extremely polished piece of art...” “The performances and the production are superb…”
With bands such as Toto, Queen, Journey, Survivor and especially Bill Conti and Vince DiCola (Rocky IV's Training Montage writer and performer) in their influences list, STATE OF SALAZAR have indeed a lot to prove. They handle all this pressure with their heads held high since it is a quintet with great musicians! All members – Marcus Nygren, vocals, Johan Thuresson, guitars, Johannes Hansson, bass, Kristian Brun, drums and Stefan Mĺrtenson, keyboards – have extensive live and studio experience. In other words, these guys know what they are doing and they already showed it to the unsuspecting public of the first Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan where they took the audience by surprise with their “feel good” Melodic Rock music.
“I feel that I've developed my songwriting a lot since the songs for the EP” says singer Marcus Nygren. “However everyone of us put his own personality on the musical performances on the album and every single detail has been worked with and we sound like a band who took it All The Way!” “More than a year of hard work from everyone involved, made it possible for us to develop our sound and actually find out who we are, musically as a group” adds bassist Johannes Hansson. “From epic synths, angelic choirs and guitar soundscapes to unison low E-string riffs we've allowed ourselves to indulge what we want the music to say without having to adapt. Believe me when I say that big things are coming in 2014”, concludes guitarist Johan Thuresson.
State Of Salazar is therefore ready to show the world that they are definitely not a retro band, or a walk down memory lane. They write songs and play music that strives forward and not backwards. Their songwriting, arranging and instrumental performance show that this is a band that wants to develop and give its contribution to the Melodic Rock genre.
Get a taste of things to come watching the band's EPK via this link: youtu.be/JHcQ8kT1MVU.
“All the Way” will include the following tracks: I Believe In You; Field of Dreams; All the Way; Love of My Life; Eat Your Heart Out; Time to Say Goodbye; Marie; Let Me Love; Catastrophe; Always; Adrian; End of Time.
WebLinks: www.stateofsalazar.se / www.facebook.com/stateofsalazar.
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MR BIG IN SEPTEMBER: Mr. Big's new studio album will be released in September via Frontiers Records worldwide, produced in LA by Pat Regan.
THE COUNTDOWN....: 4 DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE NEW MR.COM!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
SECRET DEBUT FIRST VIDEO FROM DEBUT ALBUM: MelodicRock Records is very excited to announce the signing of Spanish melodic rock group Secret for the worldwide release of their debut album The End Of The World on July 18. Secret is a new Melodic Rock project born in Murcia (Spain) in 2012. The line-up comprises of vocalist Jesus Espin (ex-91 Suite)(vocals and backing vocals) and guitarist Ivan Gonzalez (also ex-91 Suite)(guitars, bass, drums and keyboards).
Taken from their debut album The End of the Road is this video - the opening track Here With Me. PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE VERY SHORTLY!
NUGENT/HAGAR TRACK PREMIERE:
Multi-platinum guitar icon Ted Nugent premiered the first single “She's Gone” featuring Sammy Hagar--off his new studio album Shutup&Jam! (out Tuesday, July 8 on Frontiers Records)--on ultimateclassicrock.com, listen here: bit.ly/1o5E7y1.
Special guest Sammy Hagar brings his vocal power to “She's Gone” for an epic lead vocal duet with Nugent. The song also features a special performance from one of the most respected drummers in rock, Johnny “Bee” Badanjek of the legendary Detroit band Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. Shutup&Jam! marks the first all-new studio album from the Motor City Madman in seven years. Nugent leads the pack of renowned musicians, handling guitar and vocal duties, alongside bassist Greg Smith, drummer Mick Brown and longtime musical cohort guitarist/vocalist Derek St. Holmes. Shutup&Jam! is available now for pre-order at Amazon and iTunes. "She's Gone" is available as an instant grat on iTunes for fans who pre-order the album there (for those who don't know, this means the song will automatically download to their iTunes once they complete the pre-order purchase).
Nugent declares, “My guitar has never gently weeped, but she does suckerpunch me mercilessly at regular intervals. 'She's Gone' is just another example of what we do together every day after I complete my ranch chores at home in Texas, and the MotorCity soulmusic slugfest erupts into spiritual love songs like this. Sammy Hagar said he wasn't interested in writing or singing any more pop songs, so he fell in love with this masterpiece jammout instantly. Clearly Sammy and I deserve each other. And she's gone.”
Hagar shares of his involvement on the track “She's Gone”: “When I first heard Ted's demo of this song, I immediately responded with 'I'm in.' Ted's ripping the guitar like the days of old…very inspiring to sing to a track like thatold-school blues riff, hard edged rock 'n roll on fire!!!”
RIK PRIEM'S PRIME PRESENT "BABYLON RISING", THE FIRST VIDEO TAKEN FROM DEBUT ALBUM:
Belgian guitar player Rik Priem and his high profile band have completed the work on their debut video for the stomping Heavy Rocker “Babylon Rising”. The song is taken from the bands self-titled debut album, which was released on May 23 on CD and as digital download through Avenue Of Allies. Rik invited his band mates Carsten 'Lizard' Schulz (lead vocals), Vincent De Laat (bass), Geert Margodt (keyboards) and Rami Ali (drums) to his home country Belgium, where the video was shot at the B52 Club in Eernegem in May 2014 with the help of Andy Maelstaf, Daniel Winne and Steve Claeys.
The album which was produced by Steffen Seeger (Iain Ashley Hersey, Midnite Club) and mixed and mastered by Rolf Munkes (Dead End Heroes, Empire, Razorback, Tony Martin) continues to receive great feedback from the international media around the world:
AOR Heaven (GER): “A well done affair for 80s metal lovers”
Danger Dog (USA): “Solid mixture of classic hard rock and metal with a touch of the neo-classical”
Power OF Metal (DK): “The quality level is way above average…One of the strongest debut albums I've heard this year…”
Rock Report (BE): “Energetic heavy rock full of hooks from Priem and great vocals from Schulz”
Metal Temple (IL): “Sincere recommendation if you are a true fan of Melodic Hard Rock and Heavy Metal… Satisfaction guaranteed!”
Metal Underground (AUT): “With a lot of originality the band has created a very convincing masterpiece”
The Mayfair Mall Zine (UK): “Priem is a great guitar player, but unlike some guitarists, he doesn't hog the limelight. This release is more along the Axel Rudi Pell guitar driven albums rather than say a Malmsteen, great stuff!”
Spirit Of Metal (F): “If you want killer riffs, pounding rhythms, intelligent and solid compositions combined with catchy hooks, then the 13 songs from Rik Priem's Prime are for you”
WebLinks: www.mrcool.be / www.facebook.com/RIK.PRIEM.S.PRIME.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
IMPRESSIVE L.A. NEWCOMERS X-DRIVE TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM GET YOUR ROCK ON ON FRONTIERS: Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of X-Drive's debut album entitled “Get Your Rock On” on August 22 in Europe and August 26 in North America. X-Drive is a new band centered around guitar player Jeremy Brunner, an Oregon transplant, who – on the heels of his songwriting skills managed to put together an impressive debut with an affinity for catchy riffs, insightful lyrics and huge choruses.
Some of the best in Los Angeles have joined the ranks of X-DRIVE, including bassist James Lomenzo (White Lion, Megadeth, Black Label Society), singer Keith St. John (Burning Rain, Lynch Mob, Montrose) and to round out the project hard-hitting drummer Fred Fischer from Midline. Then legendary producer Andy Johns, the former Led Zeppelin engineer, was able to finish the X-DRIVE tracks just before his tragic death in 2013.
“It was such a pleasure to contribute to Jeremy's effort! He has written and crafted an incredible homage to the style of 80's rock, a style that I cut my teeth on back in the day,” Lomenzo said. “His love for the era and style really comes through in a surprisingly satisfying way.” “Writing with Brunner was an absolute pleasure,” St. John said. “On the whole, the vehicle for his musical canvasses has been a breath of fresh air in directness and simplicity. I found myself patently inspired to fashion my parts for this collection of songs that was Jeremy's own refreshing take on the '80s."
“Get Your Rock On” was mixed by Wyn Davis (Black Sabbath, Dio, Whitesnake, Dokken), and it took more than a year in the studio to make things just the way Brunner wanted, as the guitarist is a bit of a mastermind perfectionist. But it was definitely worth the wait! The X-DRIVE debut positively rocks from beginning to end.
“Get Your Rock On” will include the following tracklisting: Love's A Bitch; Get Your Rock On; Steppin' On The Rock; Baby Bye Bye; California; Lay Me Down; Turn The Noize Down; Beyond the Angels; Rattlesnake Eyes; Just Can't Stay; Change of Heart; Love Breaks the Fool.
Weblinks: www.x-drivemusic.com / www.facebook.com/XDriveMusic.
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NIGHT RANGER - KNOCK KNOCK - VIDEO:
From the new abum HighRoad comes the new video Knock Knock (Never Stop).
MR. BIG ARE COMING BACK: Mr. Big are powering the machine back up and are returning to the studio for a brand new album due before the end of the year! And the first tour dats are in - Japan in November:
11/7 Iwate
11/8 Miyagi
11/10 Tokyo Budokan
11/12 Osaka
11/15 Hiroshima
11/17 Nagoya
11/19 Fukuoka
ACE FREHLEY DEBUTS "GIMME A FEELIN'":
Founding Kiss guitarist and 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ace Frehley has debuted an all new single titled Gimme a Feelin'. You can listen to the song here: soundcloud.com/steamhammer-spv/ace-frehley-gimme-a-feelin
"Gimme a Feelin'" is now available for purchase on all digital platforms in Europe.
The new effort serves as the first single from his all new LP Space Invader slated for a late summer release via Steamhammer/SPV in Europe as Digipak, 2LP, standard version and download.
WebLinks: www.acefrehley.com / www.spv.de.
RUSH'S LEGENDARY 'PRESTO' ALBUM TO BE RELEASED AS HYBRID SACD:
Camarillo, CA - Rush fans rejoice! Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be reissuing Rush's legendary 'Presto' album on limited numbered edition Hybrid SACD! Rush were never a band known to play the same sort of thing for any extended period, they often pushed the boundaries of rock and their formidable list of albums helped to bring prog to a wider audience. By 1989 a change was inevitable and with their 13th studio album, 'Presto', it was a change for the good. 'Presto' marked the beginning of a transition period, moving away from a sound dominated by synthesizers and toward more traditional rock instrumentation. The synths were toned back while the guitars were brought up to a reasonable level allowing the emphasis to return to the rhythm instruments, resurrecting the groove that Rush maintains so very well. “A creative rebirth - producing a groove that's positively infectious.”
Geddy Lee and Neal Peart are in good form, but Alex Lifeson is the real story, he can be heard in grand force and even pulls out the acoustic guitar. Lifeson's leads in “Superconductor” are brilliant, Geddy Lee does great solo work on “Show Don't Tell” and Peart's percussion on “Scars” features a complex tribal rhythm drum pattern in which both acoustic and electronic drums are utilized - a synthesis of the two that's accessible without compromising. Each of these tracks, along with? “The Pass,”? reached the top of the Album Rock Tracks charts with “Show Don't Tell” hitting #1. 'Presto' climbed to #16 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart.
Rush made a stab at greatness with 'Presto' and Rupert Hine's deft production had much to do with its success.
Tracks: 1. Show Don't Tell 2. Chain Lightning 3. The Pass 4. War Paint 5. Scars 6. Presto 7. Superconductor 8. Anagram (for Mongo) 9. Red Tide 10. Hand Over Fist 11. Available Light.
Produced by Rupert Hine Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
For more information: www.audiofidelity.net/content/rush-presto.
LOST WEEKEND TO SUPPORT RAGE OF ANGELS: Lost Weekend have been confirmed as support to UK's Rage Of Angels on 2 of their UK shows in July. The dates confirmed are:
Wednesday 9th July @ The River Rooms, Stourbridge [www.theriverrooms.com]
Thursday 10th July @ The Railway, Bolton [www.railwayvenue.com]
These shows are part of Lost Weekend's latest live shows in support of their critically acclaimed new record, Evermore. The new record has gained the band new fans and highlights their diverse writing & playing on tracks such as Reach For The Sky, Perfect Day & Angel Sublime to name a few. As well as enjoying the promotion on the road, the band have produced an excellent video for Reach For The Sky (See their You Tube channel for details) and are in talks about doing another video (details tbc).
The band are looking for further shows for the remainder of the year, but have been gaining rave reviews in magazines like Classic Rock for their recently played shows.
For further information on the band please check out: www.lostweekend.net / www.facebook.com/lostweekenduk
INTERVIEWS WITH CHRIS VON ROHR (KROKUS) AND GEORGE LYNCH: Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week features in-depth interviews with Chris Von Rohr of Krokus, and guitar hero George Lynch (KXM, Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken), and is available now for streaming at this link: www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-krokus-george-lynch-kxm-lynch-mob-ex-dokken-interviews/
In the first hour of the show, Chris Von Rohr, bassist, producer, songwriter and founding member of Krokus talks about the band's explosive new live album, “Long Stick Goes Boom (Live From Da House Of Rust)”, which sees the band tearing through a set list containing a wealth of vintage Krokus favourites and fine new songs in their classic style from their recent studio records. You'll hear Chris's choice of songs from the new live album and all the latest news on the band and their plans.
In part two, guitar legend George Lynch talks about the European release of the debut album from KXM (featuring George alongside Dug Pinnick (Kings X) and Ray Luzier (Korn)), the remastered re-reissue of the classic first Lynch Mob record “Wicked Sensation” (out now on www.rockcandyrecords.com) and his range of hand-built (by George himself!), custom-made guitars (www.mrscaryguitars.com)
The show also features classic tracks and killer new cuts from Thin Lizzy, Gamma Ray, Alice Cooper, Motorhead and Tragedy.
You can also listen on Sunday 8th June 15:00-17:00 GMT and Wednesday 11th June 22:00-00.00 GMT on www.totalrock.com, and on demand on hot new Texas rock and metal station KXZR Radio at www.kxzr.fm
RICHIE ZITO INTERVIEWED:
This week Double Stop chats with producer/writer/musician Richie Zito. "We cover him being signed to Atlantic Records at the age of 15, playing with Elton John, Rick James, Beach Boys, and Ringo, and Producing Heart, The Cult, Poison and Richie Kotzen. And that's just scratching the surface. We Hear Riche Zito talk about his entire career, and why he is still obsessed with the guitar.
WebLink: thedoublestop.com/ep-18-richie-zito-elton-john-mr-big-richie-kotzen/
MELODIC BRIEFS: Jason Roche's newest article for LA Weekly is a profile on the trials and tribulations of vocalist Jack Russell of Great White fame. For our interview with him about his battles with addiction and the legal battle over the Great White band name, Russell invited us onto the houseboat in which he currently resides in Redondo Beach, California. We also obtained additional comments from Mark Kendall, his partner in founding Great White thirty years ago. Here is the link if you want to check it out: www.laweekly.com/2014-06-05/music/great-whites-jack-russell-is-a-hair-metal-survivor/
Here is the complete video for the first single, "Whispers of the Soul" from VHF: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihVBUuPO9S0
CD "Very High Frequency" will be released in 3 weeks on iTunes, CD Baby.
SITE UPDATE:
There's not going to be much added to the site this week - final preparations for the brand new MR.com site is in full swing! The new site will be unveiled NEXT MONDAY!
Friday, June 06, 2014
WIN A TRIP TO MRF4 DRAWN!:
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GREGORY LYNN HALL MAKES SOLO DEBUT JULY 25: AOR Heaven will release Gregory Lynn Hall's debut solo album Heaven To Earth July 25. Gregory Lynn Hall, Southern California solo artist and singer for 101 South has had a long history in the music industry, in all areas from studio work to live shows. Gregory started off his music career singing gospel songs on his grandma's piano bench with his 2 other cousins, doing harmonies when he was 3 years old. As an instrumentalist Gregory started playing drums and soon moved on to guitar, then bass and keyboards, producer, etc... finding his nitch in the late 70s.
Gregory helped polish the band Rat Sally in the early 80s and pounded the Hollywood scene playing at all the rock venues, from Gazzaris to the Troubadour, The Country Club-playing many gigs with Bands like Poison, Warrant, all the 80s rockers, hanging out with the typical Hollywood Rocker crowd. After the Seattle grunge sound came and changed the whole music scene, the musician moved to the mid-west where he found many new opportunities in Nashville (the whole mid-west region). He became a well sought after session vocalist, singing on many well known Christian artist's albums including Carman and one of the most sought after jingle, commercial vocalists in the mid-west, with many local and national Jingles under his belt.
In the late 90s the artist returned to California and found himself reuniting with Rat Sally and going in the studio to record a new EP. Following that, a reunion gig at the world famous Pelicans retreated in 1995. Gregory kept busy doing session work for the next few years.
In 1999 while doing a session in Malibu, he met Roger Scott Craig and was asked to do some demos and 101 South was born. Shortly after the first 101 South album (2000) was finished, Gregory was asked to join the band Heaven And Earth (Stuart Smith, Richie Onori, Kelly Keeling), as their bass player and toured with them to support the "Windows to the World" album, culminating with an All Star filled show for the orphans of 911 in Hollywood.
Gregory has had the honor of performing on stage, and working with; Keith Emerson (ELP), Gary Richrath (REO), Howard Leese (Heart), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge), Spencer Davis, Steve Priest (Sweet), Craig Goldy (Guiffria, Dio, Budgie), Stuart Smith (Heaven and Earth, Sweet), Richie Onori (Rick Derringer, ELP, Heaven and Earth), Kelly Keeling (Blue Murder, Lynch Mob), Don Cromwell (Eddie Money, Air Supply) and many other world class musicians. Gregory has also had the pleasure of working in some of the be st studios in the world, Indigo Ranch, Malibu ca.-The Church Studio, Tulsa Ok. Gregory has also worked with Eddie Money in the studio and teamed up with Roger Scott Craig to make another 101 SOUTH album in 2002 called Roll Of The Dice that made many top 10 lists in Europe. In Oct. 2008 they finished recording their 3rd 101 South album with a couple world class guest musicians incl. Ian Bairnson (PILOT, Allan Parsons Project) and Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann, Blinded by the light).
Gregory has just finished recording a solo album entitled “Heaven To Earth” which comes along with a little harder edge than 101 South. The album was recorded in Las Vegas at “The Hall Closet Studio” and mastered by Mike Turner at “The Chicken Shack” in Chattsworth, California.
Line-up: Gregory Lynn Hall, all Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Harmonica. Guest Drummer: Bandit Bellamia.
Guest guitar soloists: Craig Goldy (Heaven to Earth), Billy Liesegang (Cry no More), Jeff Duncan (Rockin the Road, Stars in the Night, Cryin), Mike Turner (You got me Runnin), Johnny Navarro (Mama Said).
LOVERBOY COMPLETE UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Loverboy's new studio album Unfinished Business is due for release July 15 with an official press release due June 17. The album features tracks written and demoed over the years. In the band's words: "It's been in the works for four decades now - the writing started in 1974 and was completed in 2014, about a month ago." Here are the song titles - Fire Me Up, Counting the Nights, Ain't Such A Bad Thing, Come Undone, Slave, What Makes You So Special, War Bride, Doin' It The Hardway, You Play The Star, Crack Of The Whip.
FOZZY TO RELEASE NEW FULL-LENGTH STUDIO ALBUM 'DO YOU WANNA START A WAR' JULY 25: Fozzy have announced they will release their highly anticipated, new full-length studio album 'Do You Wanna Start A War' (Century Media Records) in Australia and New Zealand on July 25th! Fans can now pre-order the 12-track album at iTunes and receive an instant download of the song “One Crazed Anarchist.” Preview the track now and watch the new lyric video premiering exclusively at Revolver. Recently, the band unveiled a new lyric video for the debut single “Lights Go Out,” which shows the band in a stunning new light. Fozzy have just finished a U.S. run performing at festivals across the country including Rock on the Range, Carolina Rebellion, and Rockfest along with many other shows. Fozzy will be performing June 14 in the U.K. on the main stage of the Download Festival.
Led by the inimitable duo of guitarist Rich Ward (co-founder of the influential underground band Stuck Mojo) and vocalist Chris Jericho (famed WWE superstar and media personality), the band Fozzy has really always been about one thing: having fun. Produced by Ward 'Do You Wanna Start A War' is the bands follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 release 'Sin and Bones' and sixth studio effort since 2000. Featuring 12-tracks, the new album includes the debut single “Lights Go Out,” alongside the title track and the return of the Theremin in “Bad Tattoo.” As described by Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, “Do You Wanna Start A War is dark, dense and sharp. Sonically and lyrically, this feels like it's going somewhere big. I love it!”
What started out for guitarist Rich Ward as a weekend cover band, called Fozzy Osbourne, soon became an internationally signed act with the biggest star in professional wrestling, Chris Jericho, as its lead singer. With adopted stage names and an elaborate backstory written for the movies, the band's early recordings consisted mainly of cover songs ranging from Black Sabbath and Dio, to Iron Maiden and Mötley Crüe. Jericho's singing ability and overall passion for music makes one wonder just how he is able to find the time to excel in pretty much everything he does, while Ward counting Zakk Wylde and Synyster Gates as fans, is probably one of the greatest, and unjustly so, underrated guitarists in rock and metal today. It was these qualities that pushed the band to drop alter egos get rid of the backstory and write original music.
Over the course of the next seven years, the band did just that; three albums worth to be exact. The records were fit in between Jericho's wrestling, TV and writing career. It wasn't until their last release 'Sin and Bones' though that the band really started to hit their stride. Jericho was winding down his involvement with sports, the band was touring more than ever before and their live show was as strong as ever sharing the stage with such music luminaries as Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, Shinedown, and many others. The entertainment, the fun factor, the showmanship were all there and in full force. More so than any point in the bands' career.
By the time 'Do You Wanna Start A War' is released, a horde of seasoned and newfound fans will have seen Fozzy live and heard new tracks off the album. They will have witnessed one of the greatest performances they've ever seen, they will have witnessed one of the best frontman in any genre of music sing some of the catchiest songs they've heard in ages and most importantly, they will have had the best time in their lives doing it.
Fozzy is Chris Jericho on vocals, Rich Ward on guitars and vocals, Frank Fontsere on drums, Billy Grey on guitars, and Paul Di Leo on bass.
FOZZY: 'Do You Wanna Start A War' tracklisting: Do You Wanna Start A War, Bad Tattoo, Lights Go Out, Died With You, Tonite, Brides of Fire, One Crazed Anarchist, Unstoppable, Scarecrow, No Good Way, SOS, Witchery.
SILVERTIDE TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE IN SEPTEMBER:
Philadelphia PA (June 2014) - The rock band Silvertide announced this morning that the group will release a new single entitled Try Try Try worldwide this September. The band has set its new release to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of their debut album Show & Tell. The album has sold close to 400,000 units, and has since achieved a cult like following worldwide. "If you love rock music with sexy guitars then we have it in spades. My only regret is that this song wasn't on our first record"ť, said lead singer Walt Lafty.
Try Try Try will be available for pre-order through iTunes soon, and will also come with a free behind the scenes video for purchasers. The single was produced by David Ivory (Halestorm, The Roots), mixed by Steve LaFashia, and features all 5 original band members. For more information follow the band on Facebook: facebook.com/silvertideband and visit their official website silvertideband.com.
NEW HELLYEAH ALBUM BLOOD FOR BLOOD OUT JUNE 6:
Readying for a June 6 album release, Hellyeah – featuring Mudvayne's Chad Gray oon vocals, Pantera's Vinnie Paul on drums and Nothingface's Tom Maxwell on guitar – has brought a new level of auudio fury to its new music. Having parted ways with Greg Tribbett and Bob Zilla, the band has taken on Kyle Sanders (Bloodsimple) on bass.
Blood For Blood is a welcome return to form. It leaves a mark, thanks to songs like the angular, vengeful "DMF," a song birthed by the sort of anger that can't be faked; it will leave you wondering who pissed these guys off. "Gift" is dirty, rowdy rock with equal parts groove and swagger, but also possessed of the sort of punk rock energy that would make Motorhead fans turns their heads. Then there is moodier, more contemplative fare like "Moth" or "Hush," which connect on an emotional, cellular level, proving that you can be incredibly heavy in ways other than loud and fast. The album sounds like a re-charged Hellyeah, taken up many notches.
Track Listing: 1. Sangre Por Sangre (Blood For Blood) 2. Demons In The Dirt 3. Soul Killer 4. Moth 5. Cross To Bier (Cradle Of Bones) 6. DMF 7. Gift 8. Hush 9. Say When 10. Black December.
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Thursday, June 05, 2014
YES SET TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'HEAVEN & EARTH' JULY 22 ON FRONTIERS RECORDS:
Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award winning, Yes are proud to announce they will release their new studio album, Heaven & Earth, July 22 on Frontiers Records. Having sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades, Heaven & Earth sees Yes continuing with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. Heaven & Earth is available now for pre-order on Amazon here:
Heaven & Earth contains eight new tracks, each of which boasts the unique musicianship and craftsmanship that have come to be known as “the Yes sound.” Yes' distinctive layered music, swirling arrangements, brilliant vocals and harmonies are all in abundance. Heaven & Earth is an album sure to please both long-time and new Yes fans. For Heaven & Earth, Yes teamed up with legendary Grammy Award winner, Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, Guns N' Roses, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, etc.), who handled the production and Billy Sherwood (Toto, Paul Rodgers, Air Supply, etc.) who mixed the album. Also onboard is long-time Yes artist, the world-renowned Roger Dean, who again brings his masterful artistic creativity to the album's cover art and packaging.
Tracklisting for Heaven & Earth: 1. Believe Again 2. The Game 3. Step Beyond 4. To Ascend 5. In A World Of Our Own 6. Light Of The Ages 7. It Was All We Knew 8. Subway Walls.
To coincide with the release of Heaven & Earth, the multi-platinum progressive rock band--bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist GEOFF DOWNES and singer Jon Davison--announced in March they'll launch their 35-date summer tour featuring Yes performing, in their entirety, 1971's groundbreaking album Fragile for the first-time ever and a repeat performance from last year's tour of 1972's Close To The Edge, followed by an encore of the band's greatest hits.
The album Fragile is considered to be their U.S. breakthrough album peaking at #4 on the Billboard Album charts in the U.S. The RIAA-certified double platinum album has sold over two million copies and features Yes' hit single “Roundabout” and other classics like “Long Distance Runaround” and “Heart of the Sunrise.” It also marks the band's first collaboration with artist Roger Dean on cover art, who has designed many of the band's album covers and logos. The band's album Close To The Edge--widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever recorded--was on the U.S. charts for 32 weeks, peaking at #3. A Rolling Stone review noted, “Yes' colors are subtle, almost imperceptible tints, but the main strokes are bold and thick, applied with sureness and natural instinct.” Inspired by Siddhartha and their “state of mind” at the time, the Gold-certified album featuring epic suites such as “Close To The Edge” and “You And I” was named one of the “100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time” by Guitar World (2006). Track listings for both albums listed here: www.smarturl.it/qcbcnm.
Yes is proud to provide special show packages, which include near-stage seating, a meet and greet with the band, exclusive limited-edition gifts from Yes, and much more. For more information on prices, on-sale dates and to purchase Yes packages/tickets, go to www.Yesworld.com.
About Yes: Since its founding in 1968, Yes has created much of rock history's most important music, including iconic pieces like 'Roundabout,' 'Close to the Edge,' 'I've Seen All Good People,' “Owner of a Lonely Heart,' 'Starship Trooper,' and countless others. Its albums, including 'Fragile,' 'Close to the Edge,' 'Tales from Topographic Oceans,' and '90125,' have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA. Yes continues to inspire millions of musicians, fans, and music lovers around the world.
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CHUCK GARRIC (ALICE COOPER/BEASTO BLANCO) GUESTS ON DECIBEL GEEK PODCAST: Alice Cooper bassist and Beasto Blanco frontman Chuck Garric is the guest for this week's episode of the Decibel Geek podcast (Conversation with Chuck Garric - Ep139). In this discussion, Chuck goes back to his Lake Tahoe, CA roots to describe his musical upbringing, the awesomeness of Ted Nugent, his thoughts on American vs. European audiences, and the likelihood of Alice breaking the drought of DaDa songs in the setlist among other things.
Also discussed is Chuck's band, Beasto Blanco which recently released 'Live Fast Die Loud.' In this conversation, Garric shares his passion for this band, his thoughts on the material, and plans for the next release by the band.
Alice Cooper is currently on tour in Europe and this discussion was recorded the day before he left the United States to play some very big festival shows including Sweden Rock. In this conversation, Chuck gives us a view behind the scenes into what it takes to create the chemistry that Alice's band displays on stages around the world. He also shares in his excitement for the upcoming Alice Cooper/Motley Crue double-bill that will take place soon.
Stream/Download album at this location: dbgeekshow.blogspot.com/2014/06/chuck-garric-is-no-stranger-to-large.html.
For all things Beasto Blanco (including how to purchase the album) go to: www.livefastdieloud.com.
SLEEPING ROMANCE: ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE VIDEO OF "FINDING MY WAY":
The symphonic metal band Sleeping Romance have uploaded an acoustic performance video of the track "Finding My Way" online. The track comes off their debut album "Enlighten" that was released on November 1st in Europe and December 3rd in North America through Ulterium Records. Check out the video here: youtu.be/xYtcYr6zPU0.
Sleeping Romance online: www.facebook.com/sleepingromanceofficial.
MICHAEL SCHENKER VOCALIST JOINS EDEN'S CURSE ONSTAGE IN LONDON:
Multinational Melodic Metal band and AFM Records act, Eden's Curse, were joined onstage at Camden Underworld, London by former Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen and current Michael Schenker vocalist Doogie White.
White, who contributed guest backing vocals to the groups 2007 self-titled debut and 2008's sophomore release, "The Second Coming", joined new Curse vocalist Nikola Mijic (Alogia, Dreyelands) for a duet on their 2011 YouTube hit No Holy Man.
A fan filmed video can seen here : "No Holy Man": youtu.be/RaiPgO-oUlI.
"No Holy Man" was the lead single from the groups third album, "Trinity", which featured Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie on guest lead vocals.
Eden's Curse have just completed a successful seven date debut headline club tour of the UK in support of their latest album "Symphony Of Sin", with the grand finale being the show at the infamous club in the English capital.
More fan filmed footage from the show can be seen here: Symphony Of Sin: youtu.be/bOJDY6q_VLY / Trinity: youtu.be/lScnIve6fhk.
The band, consisting of Nikola Mijic (vocals), Thorsten Koehne (guitar), Paul Logue (bass) and John Clelland (drums), will begin writing their fifth studio album towards the end of the Summer and are already putting plans in place to return to the UK towards the end of the year, as well as working on additional European dates.
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