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23 апр 2014
DEATH: Entire 'Leprosy' Reissue Available For Streaming
 The fifth installment in Relapse's exhaustive reissue campaign of DEATH's immensely influential catalog is "Leprosy", the band's titanic second album. Originally released in 1988 the pioneering LP built upon the thrash sounds of METALLICA and SLAYER but added a previously unheard level of raw extremity. These songs are the roots of an entire genre: death metal. While this was only the second record DEATH released, it immediately cemented them as heavy metal icons. The "Leprosy" reissue will be made available on April 25 in Benelux, Germany, Finland; April 29 in North America and April 28 in the the rest of the world. The entire album, as well as the bonus material, has been painstakingly remastered by Alan Douches (MASTODON, NILE) and will be reissued in the following format:
* 2xCD/Limited Edition* 3xCD/LP/Picture Disc LP/Limited Edition* 2xLP Box set/Digtal
The Deluxe 2xCD contains 50 minutes of previously unheard and unreleased "Leprosy" demos and rehearsal material housed in an embossed o-card package with a 24-page booklet featuring unseen pictures of the band as well as brand new liner notes from Ian Christe (SiriusXM) and Jeremy Wagner (BROKEN HOPE). The LP features the remastered core album on wax together with a download card for all of the music included on the 2xCD.
The "Leprosy" reissue can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below. In addition to the 2xCD reissue, a super limited 3xCD version will be available exclusively from Relapse.com featuring everything included on 2xCD version plus an exclusive third CD featuring over 40 minutes of unreleased live material, housed in a deluxe embossed eight-panel digipak with a 24-page booklet, limited and numbered to 2000 copies. Finally, a super-limited deluxe vinyl box set (limited to 500 copies) will be available exclusively from www.relapse.com containing: the remastered core "Leprosy" album on exclusive colored vinyl; a second LP containing unreleased rehearsal material from the "Leprosy" sessions housed in an exclusive jacket with original flyer art on exclusive colored vinyl; an exact replication of the original Combat newspaper print LP insert, a "Leprosy" turntable slipmat, and a download card of all three discs.
Pre-orders, including an exclusive new line of official DEATH merch, are available here.
Digital pre-orders are available via Bandcamp here. Disc 1 01. Leprosy02. Born Dead03. Forgotten Past04. Left To Die05. Pull The Plug06. Open Casket07. Primitive Ways08. Choke On It Disc 2 Leprosy - 9/23/87 Rehearsal
01. Open Casket02. Choke On It03. Left To Die04. Left To Die - Take 2 Leprosy - 12/05/87 Rehearsals
05. Left To Die06. Open Casket07. Pull The Plug08. Choke On It09. Born Dead10. Forgotten Past Disc 3 Live at Backstreets, Rochester, NY - December 13th, 1988
01. Leprosy02. Open Casket03. Zombie Ritual04. Pull The Plug05. Left To Die06. Mutilation07. Forgotten Past08. Born Dead09. Denial Of Life10. Primitive Ways11. Infernal Death Live at The Dirt Club, Bloomfield, NJ - December 11, 1988
12. Leprosy13. Pull The Plug14. Forgotten Past15. Primitive Ways Digital Deluxe ONLY Bonus Tracks - Live at The Dirt Club, Bloomfield, NJ - December 11, 1988
16. Open Casket17. Mutilation18. Infernal Death
An unboxing video of the super-limited deluxe vinyl box set can be seen below.
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23 апр 2014
Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Releases 'The Sea' Video
 Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and legendary drummer of GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER and THE CULT, Matt Sorum released his new album, "Stratosphere", under the moniker MATT SORUM'S FIERCE JOY on March 11 on Rok Dok Recordings via Kobalt Label Services.
"Stratosphere" is major departure from the hard-hitting rock Sorum is best known for. His intense passion for animal and human rights, and need to give back heavily influenced the narrative and acoustic orchestration of the album.
"Over the years, I've been influenced by my surroundings and sometimes that hasn't always been for the better," says Sorum. "But after years of soul searching, I organically fell into a different state of mind.
"With many lessons learned along the way, it seemed like the perfect time to do a record in my own voice, if you will. It's as real and exposed as anything I've ever offered my in my career."
Besides stepping behind the mic for lead vocals, Sorum wrote the entire album, and plays acoustic guitar and piano.
"I've always played acoustic, so I wanted to use that as the feel of the record," Matt says.
"I chose the musicians I wanted by records they had played on, and diverse instruments such as mellotron, slide guitar and ethnic percussion.
"I always wanted orchestration, so this album was the canvas for that as well."
MATT SORUM'S FIERCE JOY - "Stratosphere" track listing:
01. Intro - Stratosphere Part 102. The Sea03. What Ziggy Says04. For the Wild Ones05. Goodbye To You06. Gone07. Lady of the Stone08. Ode to Nick Drake09. Blue10. Josephine11. Land of the Pure12. Killers N Lovers13. The Lonely Teardrop14. Outro - Stratosphere Part 2
The official video for the song "The Sea" can be seen below.
Speaking to The Street, Sorum stated about his inspiration for the "Stratosphere" CD: "I'm known as a rock guy, but I've always loved so many diverse artists. I was a huge Joni Mitchell fan; I remember listening to a lot of her records back to back. Neil Young, Tom Petty, THE BEATLES, of course, and I was a huge Bowie fan. I was also into progressive stuff, like early GENESIS, Peter Gabriel era. You can hear that influence on the new album; there are a couple of songs that have some interesting time changes.
"I've always dabbled on the acoustic guitar, and I wrote a couple songs for VELVET REVOLVER. In GUNS N' ROSES, Axl [Rose] and Slash looked to me for arrangements. I wasn't the predominant songwriter, but I've always been involved in the process.
"When I put 'Stratosphere' together, I actually had a lot of it on cassette. I'd been writing the songs over the years, and I wanted to do an album that was just coming from me, regardless of anyone's expectations."
Asked if MATT SORUM'S FIERCE JOY will go out on tour, Sorum said: "We're going to tour, but it isn't going to be a typical rock show. If I'm going to front a band, I can't see myself, at my age, jumping up and playing rock and roll the way Dave Grohl does. Dave pulls it off, running around the stage with an electric guitar. But would that feel right for me? How can I make this feel natural, a natural progression, growing into the man that I finally feel that I am, and saying what I want to say now?"
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23 апр 2014
GUNS N' ROSES Featuring DUFF MCKAGAN: Video Footage Of Fortaleza Concert
 Vitrine Do Rock has uploaded a 33-minute clip of GUNS N' ROSES' April 17 performance in Fortaleza, Brazil. Check it out below.
As previously reported, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan will perform with the band later this month at the Revolver Golden Gods awards, scheduled for April 23 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. This will mark the first time that McKagan has performed with the group on U.S. soil, following appearances in London, Vancouver and, most recently, five shows in South America.
McKagan joined GUNS 'N ROSES onstage for the first time in 17 years at an October 2010 concert in London. He also performed with the current version of GUNS in December 2011 at shows in Vancouver and Seattle. All three appearances were for a few songs, not full gigs.
This month's South American shows marked the first time he has played full concerts with the band since his departure in 1994. He stood in for current bassist Tommy Stinson, who was committed to a REPLACEMENTS reunion at Coachella.
The Pulse Of Radio asked McKagan a while back why he thinks the music of the original GUNS N' ROSES lineup was so important when it came out. "We were just five like-minded guys, who met at the right time, who had pretty much the same idea on how we wanted to portray our music and what we thought a band should be," he said. "I suppose, to put a term on it, we were disenfranchised youth. And those songs, eventually, spoke to, I guess, a whole legion of other disenfranchised youth, and it just caught fire."
VH1 Classic will also air the 2014 Golden Gods awards on Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose will take home this year's Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award, while Joan Jett will be the first female recipient of the Golden God Award.
In addition to GUNS N' ROSES and Jett, performers will include THE PRETTY RECKLESS, SUICIDE SILENCE, A DAY TO REMEMBER and Zakk Wylde.
Also appearing at the show will be members of BLACK SABBATH and LINKIN PARK, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Andrew Dice Clay, Carmen Electra, Tony Hawk, Richie Sambora, Jacoby Shaddix of PAPA ROACH, Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley and others.
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23 апр 2014
MISERY INDEX: New Song 'The Killing Gods' Available For Streaming
 "The Killing Gods", a brand new song from American death metal extremists MISERY INDEX, can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track is the title cut of the band's fifth studio album, "The Killing Gods", which will be released on May 23 via Season Of Mist.
"The Killing Gods" was recorded at Wright Way Studios in Baltimore, Maryland and was engineered by Steve Carr (DYING FETUS, SLIPKNOT, SOILWORK). The drum parts were tracked with Scott Hull (PIG DESTROYER, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, BLACK TUSK, BRUTAL TRUTH) at Visceral Sound in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comments MISERY INDEX bassist/vocalist Jason Netherton: "After an extended writing and recording process we have finally completed 'The Killing Gods'. It is the longest, most diverse and most complete album we have ever created, and it represents the blood, sweat and beers of four dudes trying to make the best songs they can. We think we have succeeded and we hope you do as well."
Having cemented a reputation as one of the most formidable live bands in the death metal scene, MISERY INDEX has toured the world over numerous times on the backs of four critically acclaimed albums. The Baltimore-based quartet has leveled venues in over 40 countries over 1000-plus live shows. With albums showcasing a disgust for everyday life and the ills of modern society, MISERY INDEX will continue to push its crushing take on pummeling death metal with the release of "The Killing Gods".
"The Killing Gods" track listing:
01. Urfaust02. The Calling03. The Oath04. Conjuring The Cull05. The Harrowing06. The Killing Gods07. Cross To Bear08. Gallows Humor09. The Weakener10. Sentinels11. Colony Collapse (feat. John Gallagher)12. Heretics13. Thieves Of The New World Order (MINISTRY cover; bonus track)
MISERY INDEX recently announced a special live date as part of this year's Maryland Deathfest pre-show on May 21.
MISERY INDEX is:
Jason Netherton: Bass, VocalsMark Kloeppel: Guitar, VocalsAdam Jarvis: DrumsDarin Morris: Guitar
Photo credit: Josh Sisk
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22 апр 2014
PAUL STANLEY Calls ROCK HALL Co-Founder 'Spineless Weasel', Says Induction Ceremony Confirmed His 'Worst Suspicions'
 KISS frontman Paul Stanley has slammed Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame co-founder and Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner as a "spineless weasel," claiming that the guitarist/vocalist and the rest of the band were treated like "uninvited guests" during Thursday night's (April 10) induction ceremony.
"Our treatment at the [Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame] confirmed my worst suspicions," Stanley fumed via Twitter. "Wenner and the rest are spineless weasels." He went on to say that the people behind the Rock Hall gave the members of KISS "no passes" or "schedule" for the evening, but didn't elaborate on what exactly he was referring to. He concluded: "We were great and [Wenner] remains a small man."
Stanley's bandmate, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, also took a couple of shots at Rolling Stone on Twitter, mocking the magazine's original critical review of LED ZEPPELIN's first album, writing "Rolling Stone. Idiots then. Idiots now." He then posted a link to a video from the early 1970s band CHRISTOPHER MILK, which featured John Mendelsohn, the writer who penned the negative reviews that appeared in Rolling Stone of each of the first two LED ZEPPELIN LPs.
Stanley ended his Hall Of Fame speech on Thursday by calling the evening "vindication" for the fans. He also took a dig at the Hall Of Fame by saying, "The people, I believe, are speaking to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and what they're saying is, 'We want more.' They deserve more. They want to be a part of the induction. They want to be a part of the nomination. They don't want to be spoon-fed by a handful of people. Choices. The people pay for tickets. The people buy albums. The people who nominate do not. Let's not forget that these are the people that make it all possible. We just benefit from it."
KISS did not perform at the ceremony — the Hall Of Fame wanted the original quartet only to play, while Simmons and Stanley insisted on the current lineup performing as well. In the end nobody won that battle.
The 29th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony was taped and will air on May 31 on HBO.
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22 апр 2014
No 'Mom Jeans' For MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE
 Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine introducing the song "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" during the band's April 19 concert in Tucson, Arizona can be seen below.
Said Mustaine: "If I was your president…. [Chuckles] Oh, boy… I'll tell you what… There would be no fucking 'mom jeans' on this guy. [Editors' note: Mustaine was referring to an old joke about how President Obama wears mom jeans.]"
He added: "Don't forget to vote.
"This song is called 'Holy Wars'."
President Barack Obama last month responded to critics of his "mom jeans," telling radio host Ryan Seacrest in an interview: "I've been unfairly maligned about my jeans. The truth is, generally, I look very sharp in jeans. There was one episode like four years ago in which I was wearing some loose jeans, mainly because I was out on the pitcher's mound and I didn't want to feel confined while I was pitching, and I think I've paid my penance for that. I got whacked pretty good. Since that time, my jeans fit very well."
Mustaine in 2012 revealed his "birther" opinions on a Canadian talk show, saying he doubted President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Mustaine also made headlines in August 2012 when he said on stage during a concert in Singapore that Obama was behind the shooting rampages near Denver and Milwaukee. He continued his diatribe by wondering where he was going to live "if America keeps going the way it's going, because it looks like it's turning into Nazi America."
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22 апр 2014
JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES Begin Writing Process For New Album
 Finnish occult rock troupe JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES have revealed news on their next album for Svart Records, which follows the Astral Sabbat EP (2013) and the self-titled debut album (2012), both released worldwide by Svart.
"After a needed break, we have once again put the wheels of JATAO in motion. Writing process has began, and the band is working hard to create a follow-up to the debut album - so far, so good, as we already have a few new songs in our hands. A natural progress has taken its place, as the material has a lots refreshing elements within it, but one will definitely still identify the creators."
Continuing, the band says: "When the summer is over, the call of the studio will be inevitable. The second album will most likely be released in early 2015, through Svart Records. More accurate information concerning the release will be announced later. If you want to keep track, be sure to check out the virtual world. Also, some shows are being booked for the summer, and the first announced appearance will happen at Bergen, Norway. It's an indoor festival called Beyond The Gates. So if you want to catch us live, that's the place to be! Be all that you can be, JATAO."
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22 апр 2014
Current / Former Members Of GOD FORBID, ANTHRAX And THY WILL BE DONE Form LEAD PIPE CRUELTY
 Corey Pierce of GOD FORBID reveals that he is teaming up with THY WILL BE DONE vocalist J.Costa, former ANTHRAX vocalist Dan Nelson, ex-Thy Will Be Done bassist Eric Tavares and long-time friend Rob McElroy to form LEAD PIPE CRUELTY.
"I'm at an incredible point in my life in which I get to do so many creative and fun things." states Corey. "I am so happy to say that one of these great new chapters is 'LPC' and I'm really excited to play with a bunch of guys who are so supportive and excited to make great music!"
Dan Nelson elaborates on his involvement by stating, "Corey, Rob and myself have been good friends for a while now. We have jammed quite a bit in the past and always talked about having a project together. So I was super stoked when Corey asked me to come on board as the bass player of LPC. Along with J and Eric, it's a great conglomerate of such talented musicians and awesome human beings, I feel very honored to be a part of that."
Dan asserts, "The vibe between all the guys is super positive, and all involved are eager and excited to create something special together... LPC is gonna be killer."
"The energy in the room has been nothing short of ethereal", comments J. Costa. "The chemistry between the five of us is intense and very groove-ladden."
Corey concludes, "I think after the band I was previously a part of and the music we made, I could not think of a better bunch of guys to get together and create music with. After a couple years of buzzed and up buzzed conversations, and some great idea exchanges with crazy dudes, we will now have some ultimate heavy grooves from Lead Pipe Cruelty. LPC!"
Lead Pipe Cruelty is:
J. Costa - Vocals
Dan Nelson - Bass & Vocals
Eric Tavares - Rhythm Guitar
Rob McElroy - Lead Guitar
Corey Pierce - Drums
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22 апр 2014
GEOFF TATE And Former Bandmates Reach 'Amicable' QUEENSRŸCHE Settlement
 QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton has confirmed that singer Geoff Tate — who was fired from the Seattle progressive rock band in 2012 after fronting it for three decades — and his former bandmates have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the rights to the group's name.
Speaking to the Allentown Music Examiner, Wilton was asked when fans can expect a resolution of the legal case involving the two versions of QUEENSRŸCHE. "That's coming up," Wilton said. "What I can say is that both sides have reached an amicable settlement and it's now just a matter of time. There will be an official press release, but for now, you'll have to wait."
Wilton also revealed that the Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE is continuing work on material for the follow-up to last year's self-titled effort. "We've already begun the process for the next album," he said. "We have probably six songs demoed so far. We're taking it in a direction suited to what we do as QUEENSRŸCHE but maybe a little more progressive and heavier. The thing is, you never know what you really have until it's complete. It's like carving a piece of clay and seeing how it turns out. You peel off the layers until you get to something really cool."
Tate and his wife, Susan, QUEENSRŸCHE's former manager, filed a lawsuit in June 2012 asking the judge to award them the rights to the band's name in exchange for Tate paying Eddie Jackson (bass), Michael Wilton (guitar) and Scott Rockenfield (drums) the fair market value for their interests in the QUEENSRŸCHE companies. Wilton, Rockenfield and Jackson filed a countersuit against the Tates in which they accused Geoff of creative obstruction and violent behavior, and Susan Tate of questionable business practices.
While ruling against Tate, the presiding judge determined that there was no legal hurdle in Tate also using the name with an all-new lineup of musicians. "I don't see any reason that Mr. Tate can't have the benefit, if he gets other members, of whatever name he uses of using the brand," Superior Court Judge Carol A. Schapira said during the July 13, 2012 court hearing. "I think [doing that would be] inherently confusing, although I'm sure the market can get these things sorted out," she added.
Wilton, Rockenfield and Jackson last year accused Geoff Tate of "continu[ing] to harm the QUEENSRŸCHE brand" since the Tates' original lawsuit was filed in June 2012. In a court document, they wrote: "The newest self-titled QUEENSRŸCHE CD release by the [Todd La Torre-fronted version of the band] entered the U.S. charts at #23 and continues to get 9-out-of-10-star reviews and is still selling very well on a weekly basis around the globe. In comparison, Geoff Tate released his own QUEENSRŸCHE CD in April of [2013] titled 'Frequency Unknown' and depicted as F.U. on the cover, which entered the charts at #82, received very bad reviews around the world, and has slowed to almost no more weekly sales. [The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE's] new CD even outperformed the last two CDs of them with Geoff Tate, selling more in a month than the 'Dedicated to Chaos' CD has since its release in 2010, and charting much better than both that album and the previous one, 'American Soldier'. Thus, the return to the classic sound [Tate's former] bandmates have made with the new CD and live shows has been met with overwhelming success."
They added: "Geoff Tate also chose very poorly in hiring live musicians that have shown that they are not capable of representing the correct performances of the QUEENSRŸCHE music legacy, and he was constantly replacing them. He has been offering his low-quality version of QUEENSRŸCHE to the promoters at a much reduced rate, as low as $10,000 per night, when, in fact, [his former] bandmates have done their best to keep the authorized QUEENSRŸCHE at an average of well over $20,000 per show this entire year. However, this becomes harder and harder with Geoff Tate's sub-par band and cut-rate pricing that continues to be damaging to the QUEENSRŸCHE brand and legacy no matter who ultimately wins control after trial."
In an interview with The Oakland Press, Rockenfield said said that "negotiations are ongoing between Tate and the singer's former bandmates and "there's still time for anything to happen between now and [the start of the trial]."
"I think our confidence is pretty high," Scott said. "There's a lot of legal stuff you have to deal with, but we just feel good and look at it as a light at the end of the tunnel and keep playing shows and making music. I think when you do that, the right decision will be made in time."
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22 апр 2014
NAPALM DEATH Issues New Album Update
 British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH recently entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2012's "Utilitarian" for a late 2014 release. The band has posted the following update on its Facebook page: "First night done laying some more drum tracks down for the new NAPALM DEATH album. A different approach than the last record with different recording sessions. Some of the songs are worked out, and some songs we are going for a more spontaneous approach to see where it takes us, but so far we are getting some cool dynamics in drum tones and songs, which will ultimately lead to a more diverse and crazy-sounding album. It's looking good so far."
Fan-fimed video footage of NAPALM DEATH performing a brand new song, "Dear Slum Landlord", on April 10 at the Roadburn festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands can be seen below.
NAPALM DEATH last year took part in Decibel magazine's second annual national tour alongside the preeminent gore institution CANNIBAL CORPSE and New York death metal stalwarts IMMOLATION.
"Utilitarian" sold around 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD debuted at No. 14 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
NAPALM DEATH's previous album, 2009's "Time Waits For No Slave", opened with around 1,800 units to land at No. 19 on the Heatseekers chart.
"Utilitarian" was released on February 27, 2012 in Europe and February 28, 2012 in North America via the band's longtime partner, Century Media Records. The cover artwork perfectly fits the album's theme and was created by the Danish artist Frode Sylthe, who is also responsible for THE HAUNTED's "rEVOLVEr" artwork.
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22 апр 2014
URIAH HEEP: 'Outsider' Album Details Revealed
 URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s, returns with "Outsider", its 24th studio album, and the first since 2011's "Into The Wild".
"Outsider" will be released on June 9 in the U.K., June 6 in the rest of Europe and June 10 in North America via Frontiers Records.
"We are very proud of our history," says URIAH HEEP founder/guitarist Mick Box, "but it is equally important to keep producing new material. This new album, 'Outsider', is very much a rock album in true HEEP style. It shows that we still have the same passion and energy for our music that we have always had."
From the opening chords of the album's hard-driving rocker "Speed Of Sound" to the more introspective closer "Say Goodbye", "Outsider" proves that URIAH HEEP has remained a musical powerhouse, and one that can effectively balance its legendary sound with a distinctly contemporary approach. The record, which was produced by Mike Paxman (ASIA, STATUS QUO), also introduces bassist Dave Rimmer, who joined the band last summer after the untimely death of long time member, Trevor Bolder.
Says Box of his late friend, Bolder: "We lost a world class bass player, singer, songwriter and friend. While Trevor was ill, he wanted us to continue working, so we used a bass player called Dave Rimmer, who Trevor approved of. It was only natural that Dave carried on with the band."
After major tours of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and South America, upon the release of "Outsider", URIAH HEEP will launch a world tour that will take in many continents as the band promotes the new album to an international audience.
"Outsider" CD track listing:
01. Speed Of Sound02. One Minute03. The Law04. The Outsider05. Rock The Foundation06. Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?07. Looking At You08. Can't Take That Away09. Jesse10. Kiss The Rainbow11. Say Goodbye
"Outsider" LP edition:
Side 1:
01. Speed Of Sound02. One Minute03. The Law04. Can't Take That Away05. Rock The Foundation
Side 2:
01. The Outsider02. Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?03. Looking At You04. Jessie05. Kiss The Rainbow06. Say Goodbye
The "Outsider" cover artwork was created by Igor Morski and can be seen below.
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22 апр 2014
AYREON
 Time has come to finally disclose my new project... it will be a collaboration between my favorite female singer Anneke van Giersbergen and me! Expect an epic concept double album, a combination of ‘classical meets metal’ and ‘acoustic folk’. More details later!
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22 апр 2014
Toronto's LOYALIST Release Official Video For 'Taken From'
 Toronto metalcore band LOYALIST have premiered their brand new video for 'Taken From', featured on their Train Tracks debut EP released in the spring of 2013.
The Train Tracks EP is available via Bandcamp for a "pay what you want" price here. A second EP will be released later this year.
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22 апр 2014
GERM Sign With Prophecy Productions
 Prophecy Productions welcome Australia's GERM to its artist roster. Germ mastermind Tim Yatras (NAZXUL, AUSTERE, GREY WATERS, WOODS OF DESOLATION) signed a long-term contract with Prophecy, also encompassing re-issues of the entire Germ back catalogue.
While the idea for Germ was created over ten years ago, it wasn't until 2012 that the first releases surfaced, in the form of debut full length album Wish, and follow up EP Loss. After considerable praise for the combination of depressive black metal and electronic elements which spreads a unique 1980s pop and stadium rock vibe, Germ returned in 2013 with a new full length album, Grief. Featuring Audrey Sylvain from AMESOEURS on guest vocals, this album fused the Germ sound as heard on the first two releases with Tim's more traditional black metal past. Tim plans to spend 2014 composing and recording material for what will become the third full length Germ album, and the first album to surface from the partnership with Prophecy Productions.
Tim Yatras: "I'm extremely excited about the new partnership between Germ and Prophecy Productions. I grew up listening to many of Prophecy's releases, from the 1990's all the way up to the present day, and to now be working with a label whose artists have been a huge part of shaping who I am as a musician today is an honor I can't even begin to describe!" | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER Mourns Late Touring Guitarist SHANE GIBSON
 KORN drummer Ray Luzier (pictured) has posted a comment regarding the death of Shane Gibson, a former touring guitarist with the group who passed away from a blood clotting disorder on Tuesday (April 15) at the age of 35. Luzier wrote on his Instagram: "Death is so strange and the timing of it is never right. I'm still in disbelief that we lost Shane Gibson [three] days ago. You were way too young to leave this planet. You were one of the most talented, funniest and caring people I've ever known. I'm honored to have shared the stage and travel many places with you for so many years. My heart goes out to the family and friends that you've touched in your short life. You will truly be missed and never forgotten. RIP ENAHS."
The other members of KORN have issued separate comments regarding Gibson's passing. The band released a statement saying, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shane Gibson's friends, fans and family following the passing of our dear friend. Shane Gibson was KORN's touring guitarist from 2007 to 2010 and a member of (singer) Jonathan Davis' solo band, THE SFA'S. He will be greatly missed."
Gibson, who was most recently a member of a band called STORK, was one of several guitarists who toured with KORN during the eight-year absence of Brian "Head" Welch.
Welch, who rejoined the group last year, said online, "I've never had the pleasure of meeting Shane, but I'm honored he was able to fill my spot after I left KORN. He was an amazing guitarist. Hopefully we can jam together in the next life. RIP, brother."
KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer added, "Shane Gibson, you were an amazing guitar player and an amazing person. Your kindness and talent will be missed. I'm very fortunate to have known you."
KORN and AVENGED SEVENFOLD will co-headline this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, which kicks off its annual run on Saturday, July 5 in Devore, California, wrapping up on August 10 in The Woodlands, Texas.
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22 апр 2014
PARTY ANIMALS – Debut Album Out In May; Trailer Streaming
 Hard rockers PARTY ANIMALS are ready to publish their debut album Light A Fan Cool, that will be released on May 6th under Street Symphonies Records and distributed by Andromeda. The album was recorded by Riccardo Asquini at Saojo Studios (Reana Del Royale, Udine, Italy).
Album trailer:
Light A Fan Cool is a wordplay based on the similarity with an expression from the band’s hometown (Udine) that means “Fuck off!” The moniker includes all the fundamentals of rock and roll in its most colorful, pompous and sinful form from the 80’s: endless parties, uncontrolled fun, wild sex and alcohol galore. The spokesperson of this provocative lustful scenario is a girl, Andre, whose personality and attitude aren’t second to her male colleagues’ ones. Ten songs of scorching hard rock’n’roll in which MÖTLEY CRÜE’s raids, W.A.S.P madness and AC/DC most classic atmospheres relive.
Light A Fan Cool tracklisting:
‘Fuck You Baby’
‘Damned Road’
‘Set Me Free’
‘A New Day’
‘I Wanna Get It All’
‘Hellfire’
‘Lace And Spurs’
‘Whiskey Sour’
‘Party Animals’
‘Light A Fan Cool’
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22 апр 2014
SHOCK Enlist DISSENTIENT Drummer
 Canadian power metal veterans SHOCK officially announce the addition of drummer Taylor Calderone from Canadian progressive death metal band Dissentient. Taylor replaces former drummer Chad Walls who had recorded the band's 2013 release Once Denied.
When asked about the reason for the switch, bass player Steve Monette had this to say: "Chad is a great drummer who plays in several bands, and he was unable to play for some shows we had scheduled last fall opening for ANNIHILATOR so Taylor was kind enough to fill in. With the potential for more scheduling conflicts in the future we felt it would be better for all concerned to carry on with Taylor, as his only other musical obligation was Dissentient and they had been on a break."
Taylor will continue to pull double duty playing for both Shock and Dissentient. Shock are currently in rehearsals for what promises to be their busiest year for live shows since reforming in 2011, as well as working on material to record the follow-up to Once Denied at the end of 2014. | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
DIVINE CHAOS - Release Date For Debut Album Confirmed; Cover Art And New Video Available
 Extreme thrash band DIVINE CHAOS are set to release their long-awaited debut album, A New Dawn In The Age Of War, on May 29th via Evil EyE Records.
A New Dawn In The Age Of War was produced by Scott Atkins (STAMPIN GROUND) and features James Stewart (VADER) on drums. The album also features guest performances from Josh Middleton (SYLOSIS).
Divine Chaos have collaborated with music video director Doug Anderson from Visceral Video in March 2014 to produce the first promotional video for the second track on the album, 'Death Toll Rising'. Click the link below to view the video. | +1 | |
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22 апр 2014
Brazil's OLD PLACE Release 'Breathing The Ashes' Lyric Video
 Brazilian metallers OLD PLACE have released a lyric video for their track 'Breathing The Ashes', the title track of their upcoming EP.
The lyric video was edited by guitarist Rafa Oliveira. The track also features special guest vocalist Pedro Cipriano from the band MUGO, check it out:
The Breathing The Ashes EP is in the final stages of recording at Fantom Studios and will be released shortly. The work will feature five songs. Soon the band will present cover and more details on the new EP. | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
AD PATRES Release Scorn Aesthetics On Limited Edition Cassette
 Kaotoxin Records has announced the release of AD PATRES' monstrous debut full-length, Scorn Aesthetics, as a limited-edition - 100 copies only - cassette tape.
Specially mastered at the Ubik Studio, and featuring a bonus track taken from their 2010 promo, the cassette is set for release this quarter. The bonus track, 'To The Fathers', is a demo version featuring both Axel Doussaud (the band's current singer) and Julien Lemasson (ex-I.O.S.T., former Ad Patres singer and founding member) on vocals. Fully re-mastered, this version of the track differs from the one appearing on the band's promo CD-R and split tape with WRITHING; released in 2012 by Nihilistic Holocaust.
Enjoy the NSFW video for 'Scars Of Compromise': | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
CALL OF THE VOID To Record New Full-Length Later This Month; Band Welcomes Second Guitarist
 Denver's CALL OF THE VOID, who recently recruited second guitarist Gabe Morales, will enter the studio later this month to record the follow-up to last year's Dragged Down A Dead End Path.
Titled Ageless, for their sophomore full-length, the band will return to The Boar's Nest in Salt Lake City with Andy Patterson, who will also handle all mixing duties. The record will be mastered by Brad Boatright at Audioseige and feature artwork by CULT LEADER vocalist Anthony Lucero. Ageless will be released via Relapse later this year.
Comments the band, "We are beyond stoked to hit the studio again with Andy Patterson and start the second chapter of Call Of The Void. The addition of Gabe Morales has added a new ferocity to the COTV sound. Don't expect Dragged Down A Dead End Path part II."
Call Of The Void performed at Submission in San Francisco, CA on January 27th. Interview and live footage courtesy of Capital Chaos TV is available below: | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
THE QUIREBOYS Unveil 30th Anniversary Plans, Upload 'Sex Party' Video Complete With Special Guests
 On June 16th, THE QUIREBOYS will celebrate their 30th anniversary by releasing a triple pack consisting of a new studio album, new DVD, and new live recording.
In other news, The Quireboys recently sailed the high seas as part of the 2014 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. Check out video footage of the band, joined by bassist Share Ross from VIXEN and DOGS D'AMOUR, as well as vocalist Phil Lewis of L.A. GUNS, for a rousing rendition of 'Sex Party'.
To view The Quireboys' tour schedule, click here. | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
ELECTRIC HELLRIDE - Come Darkness, Come Light EP Artwork, Tracklisting Revealed
 Danish groove metallers ELECTRIC HELLRIDE (winners of the last Danish edition of W:O:A Metal Battle) will release the Come Darkness, Come Light EP on May 5th through the band's own label, ElHell Records, on CD, vinyl and free download.
The artwork for Come Darkness, Come Light was made by the Copenhagen-based illustrator and designer Tunguska, who stated the following about his collaboration with Electric Hellride:
"The band wanted a dark and gloomy atmosphere in a urban environment reflecting the track 'Grey Mass Depression'. The challenge with this was to make it visually interesting to avoid things seen way to many times before. The lighting and the different composition of the front and back were important elements in order to achieve a satisfying product".
Electric Hellride has expressed its views on cooperation with Tunguska: "Tunguska did a design for us that should be available on t-shirt soon and we liked that design so much that it was only natural to ask him to do the cover for the EP as well. He really nailed the atmosphere we wanted, so we are of course very satisfied. We are looking forward to show the vinyl version to the public as the large format only makes the artwork even better"
The follow-up to the debut album Hate.Control.Manipulate from 2012 (released on Mighty Music) was recorded in Grizzly Sauer Studio with Emil Buus Sauer.
Come Darkness, Come Light sees Electric Hellride evolving and changing the music into something more varied and diverse. This is also the primary reason for choosing to release an EP instead of a full length album. The band is working hard with the songwriting for the next album but wanted to make a little stop in the studio to try out some of the new stuff as well as to test the music on the fans and potential new fans.
Tracklisting:
'Master Inferno'
'Higher Profanity'
'Grey Mass Depression'
'Phosphorus'
In the Youtube clip below, Electric Hellride brings you inside the studio, where you can get a sneak peek of some new material. | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
THE CONJURATION Ink Death With Swimming With Sharks Records ; IN FLAMES Cover Streaming
 Swimming With Sharks Records has announced the addition of THE CONJURATION to their roster of artists. The project is a solo effort from producer and multi-instrumentalist, Corey Jason, and can best be described as extreme, experimental metal and/or avant-garde death metal. The band’s latest effort Surreal is currently available to stream and download and boasts eight insane tracks and a free bonus track featuring a cover of 'F(r)iend' from IN FLAMES.
The Conjuration mastermind, Corey Jason states: “After almost 10 years of diligently learning and perfecting my craft, it’s a dream come true that my labors of love have been discovered! I spent hours upon hours over the last year and a half making the newest The Conjuration album ‘Surreal’; a vicious work of refined emotion that exceeds my artistic vision. Swimming With Sharks Records has shown me that my efforts have not been in vain! I’m beyond excited to work with Swimming With Sharks, as it’s clear they’re offering an artist-centric promotion platform and are 100% committed to the growth and advancement of each band on their roster. I’m sure it’s every artist’s goal to sign with a label that promotes creativity, and I believe I’m lucky enough to have reached such goal. Expect great things, my friends.”
Surreal tracklisting is as follows:
'Profane
'Capricorn
'Kaleidoscopic Thought
'Fragile
'Surreal
'Perception Shattered: A Darker Scope
'Introvert
'Overdose
'F(r)iend' (In Flames cover streaming below) | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
HELLSPIRIT To Release Debut Via Saturnal Records; 'Dawn Under Curse' Promo Video Streaming
 Saturnal Records has set May 26th as the international release date for HELLSPIRIT's debut album, Dawn Under Curse. Hellspirit was formed in 2004 in Kuopio, Finland by Dethrone and Goat. The band released two demos during the years 2005-2006 and recorded a split release with Australian blackthrashers NOCTURNAL GRAVES in 2007, but it was not released until 2010, by Nuclear War Now! Productions, due to numerous difficulties on the way.
??Hellspirit's lineup altered very drastically during the first years of the band's existence. A stabile lineup was established in 2011 when Dethrone and Heinrich Von Heretic, who had already joined the ranks of bassist in 2008, teamed up with Eld on drums and MSA on guitars. The band then started working on a debut full-length with a whole new intensity together with raging live shows, where they shared a stage with such bands as ANAL CUNT, NIFELHEIM, and SABBAT.
?The musical style of Hellspirit had changed during the years from very straightforward thrash-oriented black metal towards more epic and war-like black metal where influences of thrash and heavy have taken a step up to a whole other level.
Finally, in 2012, Hellspirit started recording their debut full-length album, which led to a deal with Finnish underground record label No Sign Of Life, which eventually ceased all activities before the debut was released. The band was perhaps one of the most prominent ones in Finland's underground scene at the time, and yet an unsigned artist. ??At the threshold of the band's 10-year anniversary in 2014, Hellspirit signed to Saturnal Records, and finally, the band's debut album, Dawn Under Curse, is seeing daylight this year. Hellspirit delivers raw and epic black metal with solid roots in thrash and heavy metal. The band's musical style has been evolving through their 10-year existence, from the point where one can find resemblances to classic Finnish and Australian black thrash acts to more epic soundscapes influenced by classic names like BATHORY and MORRIGAN.
Dawn Under Curse tracklisting:
'Call To Arms'
'Weak Flesh - Filthy Blood'
'Total Holocaust'
'Unholy Redemption'
'Eternal Night (Millennia Of Might)'
'Blood And Metal'
'Weak Flesh - Filthy Blood', the first sample from Dawn Under Curse, can be heard via a special promotional video: | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
DEGENERHATE Sign With Sliptrick Records; Features Former NOVEMBRE, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Members
 DEGENERHATE, featuring former members of NOVEMBRE, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, CORPSEFUCKINGART, and FLEGIAS, have inked a worldwide deal with Sliptrick Records.
The band's forthcoming new albm, Chronicles Of The Apocalypse, was recorded at Playrec Studio in Rome by Fabio Fraschini and sound engineer Luigi Colasanti Antonelli. The album was mastered by grindcore guru Scott Hull (BRUTAL TRUTH, PIG DESTROYER, etc.) at Visceral Sound Studio, in Bethesda, Maryland.
Tracklisting:
'Intro'
'Bushit'
'Earth First'
'War Inside My Head'
'Behind The Black Horizon'
'Power'
'All The Promises That I Have Made'
'Cannibal Ritual' (BLOOD cover)
'Breeding Hatred Inside'
'Fur Is Dead'
'Another You Another Me'
'Last Fight 13. New World Disorder'
'No Excuses Anymore'
'Running Through The Blood' (FEAR OF GOD cover)
'Under The Same Sky'
'Song Of Hate And Destruction'
'Turn Off The TV Turn On The Brain'
'Outro'
Check out a few audio samples below.
'Bushit':
'Earth First':
'Power':
Degenerhate was started by Gianluca Lucarini in 2002 in Rome, along with two old friends, Max Varani on vocals (ENTHRALMENT, CORPSEGOD, CorpseFuckingArt) and Fabio Fraschini on bass guitar (DESECRATION, D-FORM, Enthralment, Novembre). Later on, recruiting drummer Cristiano Rotatori and recording in 2005, the mini-CD The End Has Just Begun, released by mexican label EBM Records.
Over the years, Degenerhate have changed several drummers, until the arrival of Francesco Struglia (ex-Fleshgod Apocalypse) and in 2010, a second guitarist , Angelo Vernati, a very good friend and excellent musician, stepping the sound to a new compact and massive step. | 0 | |
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22 апр 2014
SOUNDGARDEN: 'Rusty Cage' Performance From 'Guitar Center Sessions' (Video)
 Guitar Center, the world's largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, and DirecTV, one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services, will spotlight SOUNDGARDEN in the award-winning music series Guitar Center Sessions on Sunday, May 4 on DirecTV's Audience Network (Channel 239). Guitar Center Sessions features exclusive performances and intimate, enlightening conversations conducted by revered musical tastemaker Nic Harcourt.
Video footage of the "Rusty Cage" performance from SOUNDGARDEN's Guitar Center Sessions episode — which was filmed in Austin, Texas — can be seen below.
"With 'Guitar Center Sessions', it all begins with the curation process. From legends like Peter Gabriel and Joe Walsh to buzzworthy up-and-comers like Gary Clark Jr. and FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS, this wide variety of musical acts creates a broad and unique musical journey simply unmatched anywhere on television," says Harcourt.
"With millions of viewers tuning in each month, it is clear that there is an audience seeking the type of quality music programming that has otherwise virtually disappeared from television in the past decade," says Dustin Hinz, director of music and entertainment marketing for Guitar Center.
"'Guitar Center Sessions' aims to fill that void while providing musicians with a world-class television platform that exposes their music to the masses, and inspires music enthusiasts and fans across the globe."
"Guitar Center and DirecTV have created a unique venue for these artists whereby the taping of these shows takes place directly on the premises at Guitar Center in Hollywood as they create a personal and intimate experience for our customers," said Christopher Long, senior vice president of original content and production, DirecTV.
"It's like a private concert and discussion that happens in your living room."
"Guitar Center Sessions" captures exclusive live performances and interviews from noteworthy and influential artists in stunning hi-definition and 5.1 Surround Sound in Guitar Center's iconic location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. In addition to show-stopping performances, each episode features intimate interviews conducted by renowned journalist Nic Harcourt, offering rare insights into the celebrated careers of these icons and the inspirations behind their music. "Guitar Center Sessions" is but one example of the music retailer's efforts to support artists by creating new avenues to expose their music to large audiences in an ever-changing music industry.
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21 апр 2014
WOVENWAR Featuring AS I LAY DYING Members: First Single 'All Rise' Available For Streaming
 Jordan Mancino (drums), Nick Hipa (guitar), Phil Sgrosso (guitar) and Josh Gilbert (bass) of San Diego, California-based metal act AS I LAY DYING have teamed up with vocalist Shane Blay (previously lead guitar/clean vocals in OH, SLEEPER) to create the new band WOVENWAR. Over approximately the last year, the band completed work on new material recorded with producer Bill Stevenson (DESCENDENTS, BLACK FLAG) with mixing duties currently being handled by Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM).
Fans can now get their first full listen of WOVENWAR's debut single, "All Rise". While not the final mastered version, the song is a proper representation of what's to come when WOVENWAR's self-titled debut, set to drop late summer.
AS I LAY DYING singer Tim Lambesis in Febraury pleaded guilty to hiring a hit man to kill his estranged wife.
The singer remains free on $2 million bond until he is sentenced on May 2.
AS I LAY DYING's sixth album, "Awakened", sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. Released in September 2012 via Metal Blade Records, the CD was produced by Bill Stevenson and was mixed by Colin Richardson.
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21 апр 2014
LILLIAN AXE: EPK For 'One Night In The Temple'
 Louisiana rockers LILLIAN AXE will release their thirteenth album, "One Night In The Temple", produced by Steve Blaze, on May 27 via CME Records in the USA and Canada and via Melodic Rock Records in the rest of the world.
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "One Night In The Temple" can be seen below.
Performed acoustically in an intimate setting housed in a Masonic Temple in the Bayou with LILLIAN AXE's most diehard fans, "One Night In The Temple" features all the band's hits, including "True Believer", "Show A Little Love", "Crucified", "Misery Loves Company", "Ghost Of Winter", "The Great Divide", "Bow Your Head", "Waters Rising" and the crowd favorite "Nobody Knows".
LILLIAN AXE guitarist founder Steve Blaze reflects: "When I first had the idea of putting this show together, it was originally going to be a private 20-person show with acoustic guitars, vocals and no production, however, it took on a life of its own."
"One Night In The Temple" will be released as three-disc set (2CDs/1DVD and 2CDs/1Blu-ray), housed in an elaborate digipack. Filmed in high definition, the Blu-ray and DVD will contain the acoustic performance, fan question and answer session, videos for the songs "Caged In" and "Death Comes Tomorrow", live concert footage from the band's July 4, 2013 performance at the Paragon Casino and behind-the-scenes footage.
"One Night In The Temple" track listing:
Disc 1:
01. Waters Rising02. Death Comes Tomorrow03. Ghost Of Winter04. See You Someday05. The Great Divide06. Nocturnal Symphony07. Sad Day On Planet Earth08. Bow Your Head09. Show A Little Love10. Misery Loves Company
Disc 2:
01. Crucified02. The World Stopped Turning03. Dyin' To Live (Shades Of Blue)04. Until The End Of The World05. The Day I Met You06. The Promised Land07. Nobody Knows08. My Apologies09. True Believer10. Nobody Knows (Crowd Version)
LILLIAN AXE is Brian Jones (lead vocals), Steve Blaze (guitar and vocals), Sam Poitevent (guitar and vocals), Eric Morris (bass) and Ken Koudelka (drums).
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21 апр 2014
GOTTHARD: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Tour Kick-Off
 Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD kicked off their "BANG!" world tour on April 8 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below.
GOTTHARD's new album, "BANG!", was released on April 7 through PIAS. GOTTHARD has been at home touring the globe for over 20 years throughout Europe, North and South America and Asia on the back of 14 studio and live albums. They have collected multiple gold and platinum awards on the way, selling almost three million records and appearing at the biggest, most important festivals on the map of rock. The dynamic boogie groove of the "BANG!" title track is also new ground for the band, reflecting their unbridled energy and pure confidence. Also worthy of mention is a duet with the unknown (so far) American vocalist Melody Tibbits on a ballad entitled "Maybe". As is the blues excursion the band takes in "Spread Your Wings". The final "Thank You" is a veritable epic complete with orchestra and goosebumps, flowing against radio friendly convention to a length of more than ten minutes. Written as a tribute to the departed mother of guitarist Leo Leoni, it serves as a homage to mothers everywhere.
The first single from the new album is "Feel What I Feel", a perfect demonstration of the group's talent for combining melodic vocals with strong guitar hooks. These songs are set against a background of classic GOTTHARD rock tunes like "Get Up 'N' Move On", "Jump The Gun" and "My Belief", which traditionally grace every album by the Swiss combo. All told, "BANG!" presents a compelling mix that is sure to take its rightful place in the proud legend of GOTTHARD.
Recorded and produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and GOTTHARD's own Leo Leoni at Yellow House Studios in Lugano in the Swiss canton of Tessin, "BANG!" was then mixed at the Dutch Wisseloord Studios (Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner) by Ronald Prent, who has managed to keep the GOTTHARD sound but transport them into 2014. No wonder, after all Prent has worked in the studio with bands such as the SCORPIONS, 3 DOORS DOWN, DEF LEPPARD and WITHIN TEMPTATION.
Apart from a standard jewel case, the album was made available in digipack version, with two bonus tracks and also on vinyl.
GOTTHARD's last album, "Firebirth", marked the band's first release with singer Nic Maeder, who was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, lived in Melbourne, Australia and grew up between Switzerland and "Down Under."
GOTTHARD's previous vocalist, Steve Lee, was killed on October 5, 2010 in what has been described as a freak road accident in Nevada. | 0 | |
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