MELODIC ROCK FEST - THE AFTERMATH:
Hi folks, back to reality as I get back into the swing of things after MelodicRockFest.
Please excuse the lack of updates on the site – daily news updates should start to roll out as usual from today. There is so much that needs attending to – so please bare with me as I get to everything over the next few days and the week ahead. One important note to make – the Noticeboard is currently offline and as I am yet to determine what the exact problem is (my server IT guys are none the wiser either), there is no ETA as to when it will be restored. ASAP obviously…
So for the first time in maybe 6 months I really can state that business as normal can resume at MelodicRock.com. Nothing has been "normal" this year, with most of the last few months dedicated to putting together the 10th Anniversary MelodicRockFest.
I have seen a lot of questions posted regarding MelodicRockFest since event day, so let me comment right now. First of all and most importantly – thank you to every single person that came along on the day and all those I was able to meet briefly and everyone there that showed such a warm and heartfelt response to the show. There was so much enthusiasm in the building – it was contagious and even the artists felt that and were telling me what an inspiration it was to be there. Jim Peterik was busy backstage soaking it up and writing a brand new song inspired by those "good vibes"!
Talking to everyone that took part in it, the overwhelming verdict seemed to be that for all it would be one of those shows that will be remembered forever.
I couldn't ask for more. I really must again thank everyone for saying hello, introducing themselves and just getting into the spirit of the day. Thanks also to the artists that wandered around the lobby meeting fans and just hanging out during the day.
My only regret is that I had so little time to just hang out and chat, meet more people and enjoy the event. But that wasn't to be my role on the day – I just wanted to make sure that the show went as smoothly as possible and that everyone on stage and those assembled to watch all had a great day. I think that was the case!
To the many that have e-mailed or posted comments on various message boards – thank you again for the amazing response to the show.
The major question being posed is was the show a success? You bet! All things considered, things worked out ok in the end. Somehow, I managed to not lose money, which is no mean feat considering the size of the event and the fact this was my first time doing such an event! There was thereabouts of 1000 fans present for the show and more than 50 musicians, journalists and crew back stage. I saw a lot of smiles across the day and I will remember that forever. Merch, Raffle and CDs sales through the day helped also – so thanks to everyone that supported the cause.
I do have some T-Shirts left over, they are currently in transit back to Oz, so I will post details when they arrive and get sorted out.
The enthusiasm of those present made the show every bit worthwhile and I believe it really was a fitting celebration of this site's 10 years online. Everyone I spoke to after the show, including the artists, wanted to know when the next show would be….with many more comments along the lines of 'see you next year.' On the coach to the airport the next morning, Kelly Keagy, with a smile on his face, leans over and whispers to me, 'now, when we do this next time…'
Prior to the show day I vowed never again! But the response on the day was so amazing that I would love to do it again and of course I learned the right and wrong way to do several things during this whole affair. More substantial sponsorship backing would have to be obtained and corporate partners locked in…but I can't even contemplate thinking about that sort of thing right now!
What I would like to do is take a moment to thank some people that helped make this particular show possible. A heartfelt thanks goes to all those that performed and supported the show. But to single out just a few –
My wife Cathy for all her advice, help, work and above all else – patience over the course of this huge year.
Michael Eden for his tireless help behind the scenes in the months getting the show organized. He was also responsible for getting the merch done on time, which I think looked phenomenal. And that opening act…you guys kicked ass.
Kelly Keagy for his help with the Scrap Metal guys, promoting the show and logistics of the headline performance. What an amazing set!
Jim Peterik for his generosity throughout show week, in looking after me, helping me promote the show, having me stay at his house for a couple of nights and even lending me his car…what a class act and a true friend.
Joe Vana for his generosity also – opening up his restaurant for us all on not just the one night but several other occasions over show week and putting on some wonderful meals and helping me and others out behind the scenes. I can't thank you enough mate.
Jack Blades, Joe Lynn Turner and Jimi Jamison – the special guests with class and thanks to Kevin Chalfant for the kind words during his set.
The many show sponsors including Angelmilk Records, Dot On Shaft, Heavy Harmonies, John Kivel & Kivel Records, Metal Mayhem, ARFM & Envision Radio.
To the wonderful volunteers on the Merch stall for MelodicRock.com – thanks Kim, Pam, Sam and Leonora. That was such a vital aspect of the day and you guys worked your asses off. Thank you.
To my Aussie mate Chris, who ended up running around as much as I did. Again, couldn't have done it without you all.
And to Denise, Dennis and everyone connected with the Morris Performing Arts Center - wow, what a stellar bunch of people who really did work beyond the call of duty to help this show come to be.
So that's it I guess…stay tuned for photos from the event and perhaps some kind of tour diary from me, but perhaps it would be better told in the words of others, so when reviews are posted, I will highlight those and there will be a stack of pictures to come – a few of which are included in this update.
A huge and very cool gallery of photo's is already online at Heavy Harmonies. More links and pics to come.
The business environment remains challenging so right now it is time for me to concentrate on that side of things. Get the site up to date and work out where to from here.
Thanks to everyone's support up until this point in time and thanks again to everyone that made South Bend, USA such a memorable experience. I will never forget the weekend of October 6, 2007.
The next 10 years starts today…
FRONTIERS RECORDS ARTIST UPDATE:
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the highly anticipated Indigo Dying self titled debut album release on December 7.
Indigo Dying features the talents of Gisa Vatcky, a singer who has been working with an incredible number of amazing artists. The list would include from Andrea Bocelli to Enrique Iglesias, Placido Domingo, Melissa Etherige, Luis Miguel, Perry Farrell, Meat Loaf and more.
The album is Gisa's debut as lead vocalist on an album and is a studio project put together specifically to develop her talents by Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino and LA-based producer Fabrizio Grossi (Glenn Hughes, Starbreaker). The goal was to find some suitable songs which could encompass a taste for more contemporary Hard Rock and Metal songs for a female singer so gifted as Gisa is.
Musicians include Mordechai "Mordy" Hauser (guitar), Fabrizio Grossi (bass, orchestrations, programming, acoustic guitar), John Macaluso (drums) ex-TNT, Malmsteen and Riot, Jamie Teramo (keyboards, piano), with Tommy Denander on additional guitars.
Some superstars singer paid tribute to the talent of Gisa! Former Helloween singer Michael Kiske appears singing a duet in the song Breathe in Water, while former Malmsteen and Ring of Fire shouter Mark Boals guests on vocals on Superman and Fair Enough.
The resulting album is a fascinating and capturing experience is a musical world that has no boundaries. From the Modern, almost Gothic influences of All In Never Wanted, to the eerie atmospheres of Breathe In Water, to the more hard rocking approach of "Island" this album has plenty to offer to the dedicated listener.
Track listing of the album includes: All I Never Wanted; Hear Me; Breathe In Water; Better; Taken; Superman; Island; Remember (I.O.U.); Real Life Fairytale; Far Enough; Shattered Life; Go.
Enjoy the talent of a new amazing talent and live a truly rewarding musical experience with Indigo Dying! In all the shops on December 7th on Frontiers Records in Europe and on King Records in Japan!
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the debut album from the Swedish Progressive Metal hopefuls Seven Tears entitled In Every Frozen Tear on December 7.
Previously known as "Atlantica" (whose debut demo gathered a great response on the Sweden Rock Magazine) the band went through several changes which established the band with the current lineup of Jonathan Carlemar (guitars), Fredrik Lager (bass), Kristofer von Wachenfeldt (keyboards, Platitude), Michael Sjöö (drums, Spearfish) and Zoran Djorem (vocals).
Signed in early 2007 on Frontiers on the basis of their last demo tape "The Story Unfolds", Seven Tears entered the studio under the guidance of Peter Lundin (Spearfish) and worked their asses off to came up with a KILLER debut release that could establish the band as a sparkling reality in the Melodic Progressive Metal scene.
"To get a deal with the Frontiers label and the opportunity to release an album is something that we all have dreamed of since the day we first picked up our instruments" says axeman Jonathan Carlemar, "We are very satisfied with the songs and are looking forward to hear what people think about them!"
"Our music style" continues Carlemar, "can be described as Melodic Metal with a lot of influences from the 80's and with some prog elements. The album contains strong melodies, heavy riffs and great musicianship. The heavy "Hollow Ground", the ballad "All Alone" and the epic "Truth of Tomorrow" are songs that makes a multifaced record".
In Every Frozen Tear will include the following tracks: Twist of Fate; Faded Memory; Hollow Ground; Reflections; Sorrows; All Alone; In Every Frozen Tear; Prayer For The Dying; The Story Unfolds; Dream of Insanity; Fragments; Truth of Tomorrow.
Samples of the upcoming album will also be available at www.myspace.com/seventearsmusic.
"The mixture of melodic heavy metal and the strong melodies from the 80's is a modern and interesting hybrid that will please fans of melodic/heavy metal. And it's much cooler to buy the record instead of downloading it!" concludes Jonathan Carlemar, and definitely this is an album set to please all the fans of Evergrey, Last Tribe and Symphony X with hints to the sound of TNT, Journey and Pretty Maids.
Don't miss the chance to discover a new exciting find in Melodic Metal due to be released on Frontiers Records (with release in Japan on King Records) on December 7.
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Frontiers Records are pleased to announce the release of Red Planet Boulevard, Lana Lane's new studio album on December 7.
The new album is a melodic rock feast that showcases Lana's legendary vocals with timeless songwriting, all produced in a modern symphonic rock environment. The atmosphere of the album is both spacious and grand, soaring melodies and intimate phrases play against lush arrangements of guitar and keyboards, all intertwining in a compelling tango of orchestration that is pure Lana Lane.
Recorded in The Netherlands and in San Francisco, California, Red Planet Boulevard combines the feeling of European precision and old world mystery with the Bay Area's legendary style and mood that is pure Northern California magic. The mélange of locations shows in the album's production that is both bombastic and moody, clear and heavy, intimate and extroverted. Producer / keyboardist Erik Norlander took on bass guitar duties as well for this release continuing in the role he played on the 2007 "Lady Macbeth" tour. Long time collaborators, Dutchmen Peer Verschuren (guitar) and Ernst Van Ee (drums), complete the instrumental trio in what Norlander calls "a sort of 'Led Zeppelin' instrumentation where we have guitar, drums and a bass playing keyboardist."
The "Red Planet Boulevard" musician line-up is indeed the most compact to appear on a Lana Lane album, but the trio does not falter in creating the massive Symphonic Rock sound for which Lana Lane is so well known. Walls of guitars, landscapes of keyboards and tectonic plates of bass and drums drive the arrangements with the energy and exuberance of a band that indeed went straight from the road into the studio. That touring seasoning shows in the subtle complexities of "Red Planet Boulevard". This is a band that is experienced and skilled in their craft all supporting a legendary vocalist who is at the top of her game.
Twelve all original songs compose "Red Planet Boulevard". The heavy rockers "Into the Fire", "Capture the Sun" and "Angels and Magicians" along with the power ballad "Jessica" harken back to Lana's 1995 debut release, "Love is an Illusion", while in contrast, the anthemic "Shine", "The Frozen Sea" and "No Tears Left" have a distinctly 21st century sound that fits perfectly with today's iPod generation. The uptempo "Stepford, USA" re-tells the story of the quiet rural town with a dark secret, while "The Sheltering Sorrow" is a heart wrenching ballad that is epic in scale with links back to the late 60s majesty of early symphonic rock. The album concludes with the finale and title track, "Red Planet Boulevard", where themes from each of the album's songs is reprised in a grand orchestral rock style.
Artwork is once again provided by Polish surrealist Jacek Yerka who has painted the covers for Lana's many past masterworks. Photos for the album were shot by noted San Francisco photographer Mark Leialoha who brings his own style and vision to the Lana Lane production team. Fans of melodic rock, symphonic style and the amazing female rock voice, your light is green: make the turn onto "Red Planet Boulevard"!
Album track listing: Into the Fire; The Frozen Sea; Capture the Sun; Jessica; Stepford, USA; Shine; Lazy Summer Day; No Tears Left; Save the World; Angels and Magicians; The Sheltering Sorrow; Red Planet Boulevard.
Weblinks: www.frontiers.it / www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords / www.lanalane.com.
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Legendary ex-Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, was asked by Silent Rage to perform on a new song called Man Or Machine for the bands upcoming fourth studio release on Frontiers Records. Check it out as Bruce Kulick ignites the fury with his guitar solo performances on this track.
This song was originally written by Jesse Damon for the KISS "Revenge" era and was re-worked and recorded by the band for their new Silent Rage CD titled, "Four Letter Word." Due out early 2008! More news to come. Silent Rage at MySpace : www.myspace.com/silentrageonline.
Follow the link to www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALIKbUdDhIY and enjoy a killer video presentation of Richie Kotzen's upcoming album Return of the Mother Head's Family Reunion due out in Europe for release on October 19.
JSS AUSTRALIA SHOWS CANCELLED:
Statement from JSS management: "We are sad to announce the 2 Jeff Scott Soto Australian dates have been cancelled due to a possible addition to Jeff's schedule which we will announce here soon. Unfortunately the importance of this upcoming news coincides with the dates originally booked & there are plans to rebook as soon as possible. Apologies to all abroad who were looking forward to the shows, Jeff is sorely disappointed but will surely make it up soon."
TOTO FALLING IN BETWEEN LIVE:
The new Toto Double CD Falling In Between Live captures the full tour show recorded in Paris at Le Zenith on March 26th 2007 in front of an enthusiastic audience with the bands amazing 2007 lineup of Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, Bobby Kimball, Greg Phillinganes, Leland Sklar and Tony Spinner.
Accompany Toto on this mind-blowing voyage, which spans the entire spectrum of their illustrious career, with a diversity of musical styles second-to-none. Listen to the new and energetic tunes from their latest album Falling In Between as well as exciting, fresh versions of unforgettable classics like Rosanna - clad in a groovy jazz intro -, Hold The Line or Africa – with a now-hauntingly ingenious ending. Hear those rare fan-favorites, some of which have not been played in over 20 years – gems like Isolation or songs from "Tambu" – as they are given new energy, interpreted years later with the same skill, yet an accomplished sound. A DVD release of the Paris show will follow in spring next year.
Track list CD 1: 1. Falling In Between, 2. King Of The World, 3. Pamela, 4. Bottom Of Your Soul, 5. Caught In The Balance, 6. Don't Chain My Heart, 7. Hold The Line, 8. Stop Loving You, 9. I'll Be Over You, 10. Cruel, 11. Greg Solo.
Track list CD 2: 1. Rosanna, 2. I'll Supply The Love, 3. Isolation, 4. Gift Of Faith, 5. Kingdom Of Desire, 6. Luke Solo, 7. Hydra, 8. Simon Solo, 9. Taint Your World, 10. Gypsy Train, 11. Africa, 12. Drag Him To The Roof.
Release Dates: Europe – October 29th, Japan – January 23rd, US – Early 2008.
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LION MUSIC ARTIST UPDATE:
Short notice this one... House Of Shakira fans head down to O-baren in Stockholm today [17th October] to celebrate the release of the smokin' new album Retoxed. The band will be in attendance performing a 30 minute live set (with only material from the new album) as well copies of "Retoxed" on sale which the band will be more than happy to sign. Doors open at 7pm.
Tomorrow, House Of Shakira will be interviewed live on Sweden's leading rock radio station Rockklassiker [106.7 fm] tomorrow morning at 07:30 and songs from Retoxed will be aired.
In addition the band have announced a few live dates across Europe with more being planned for 2008.
Tour Dates:
17/10/2007 : O-Baren, Stockholm, Sweden (Retoxed release party)
10/11/2007 : Lucille Rock Club, Vernona, Italy
14/12/2007 : Sala Gamma, Murcia, Spain
15/12/2007 : Ritmo y Compás, Barcelona, Spain
www.houseofshakira.com / www.myspace.com/houseofshakira.
At the end of October, Twinspirits will shoot a promotional video clip for Fire taken from their debut album The Music That Will Heal The World [out now].
The director of the video will be Elia "Solingo" Cristofoli who is renowned for his work with many Italian artists like Dolcenera, Laura Pausini, Riul Doamnei and Arthemis. The result should be ready to be broadcasted at the end of November. More news on the video to follow soon.
Also be sure to check out the live video clip recorded live at the Zona Rock Festival in Italy the clip showcases the bands unique brand of melodic accessible progressive metal and is viewable at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_JiZtzIXGQ.
SHAW/BLADES READY FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED U.S. HEADLINING TOUR DATES:
The duo—Styx/Damn Yankees guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw and Night Ranger/Damn Yankees bassist/vocalist Jack Blades—will hit the road once again starting November 7 in Petaluma, CA and concluding in December 8 in Nashville, TN in support of their critically acclaimed Influence album.
After the first round of tour dates ended May 31 in Chicago, Tommy and Jack promised their fans that they would be back for another trek after taking time to tour with their respective bands.
In addition to songs from Influence—which was released March 6 on VH1 Classic Records--fans will get a dose of some of their favorite Styx, Night Ranger and Damn Yankees songs, all performed acoustically. It's an intimate evening of music courtesy of Tommy, Jack and guitarist Will Evankovich (of American Drag).
Speaking about a concert in Alexandria, VA earlier this year, Rick Landers of Modernguitars.com hailed: "Jack and Tommy have pulled together a winning act out of the ashes of classic rock ballads that is as entertaining as stand up comedy as it is musically. This is a show not to be missed."
Before the tour kicks off, Jack and Tommy will make a return visit to the "Howard Stern Show" on Wednesday, October 24 to talk about the upcoming tour and perform songs live. The duo first appeared on the Sirius Satellite Radio morning show in March.
Influence is the duo's first album since their recently re-released 1995 debut, Hallucination. Like the debut--and unlike their history-carving decades as icons in the more hard-rock minded Styx, Night Ranger and Damn Yankees--the latest release is rooted in acoustic guitar and organic production, harvesting a decade of musical influences into 11 tracks (on which Blades and Shaw played all the music except for drums and the occasional keyboards). With classics from the '60s and '70s including the Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'," Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" and Steely Dan's "Dirty Work," Influence offers a track-by-track chronology of the musical era that helped define modern rock.
The album has been garnering rave reviews since its release. Greg Prato of All Music Guide praised, "Impressively consistent from beginning to end, INFLUENCE is certainly one of the better 'all covers' albums of recent times."
One of the most prolific duos in the history of hard rock, Tommy and Jack have sold more than 50 million albums amongst their three bands, scored 12 Top 10 singles on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart, debuted 16 albums in the Billboard "Top 200" albums chart, and share joint songwriting credits for the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Cher and Alice Cooper.
Here are the confirmed tour dates:
Wed 11/7 Petaluma, CA Mystic Theatre Petaluma
Thu 11/8 San Juan Capistrano, CA Coach House
Fri 11/9 San Juan Capistrano, CA Coach House
Sat 11/10 Agoura Hills, CA Canyon Club
Sun 11/11 Las Vegas, NV Canyon Club Las Vegas
Wed 11/14 Indianapolis, IN Music Mill
Thu 11/15 St. Charles, MO Ameristar Casino/Bottleneck Blues Bar
Fri 11/16 Chicago, IL Joe's
Sat 11/17 Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theatre
Sun 11/18 Akron, OH Tangiers
Wed 11/21 Ft. Lauderdale, FL The Culture Room
Fri 11/23 Duluth, GA Wild Bills Atlanta
Sat 11/24 Mooresville, NC Feeling Lucky Tavern
Mon 11/26 Annapolis, MD Rams Head on Stage
Thu 12/6 Columbus, OH LC Pavilion
Fri 12/7 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 12/8 Nashville, TN Wildhorse Saloon
WebLinks: www.shawblades.com / www.myspace.com/shawbladesinfluence / www.vh1classic.com.
EDEN'S CURSE RELEASE DEBUT IN BRAZIL AND SIGN TO ELIXIR STRINGS:
The sensational debut album from Multi National rockers Eden's Curse has eventually been released by Dynamo Records on Friday 5th October in the Latin America territory.
The CD can be purchased in Latin America direct from Dynamo Records by clicking right here. The Portuguese readers in Latin America can view the Dynamo Records Press Release here.
The second piece of news features the announcement that Guitarist Thorsten Koehne and Bassist Paul Logue have signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Elixir® Strings. Elixir® Strings UK Marketing & Development Rep. Bruce Falconer comments "Elixir® Strings are delighted to team up with Paul and Thorsten from Eden's Curse. Their debut album is a phenomenal piece of work, with great songs, playing and production. It makes complete sense to us that they are also playing great strings!
Any rock fan will be able to appreciate this album from the very first listen as it's so appealing on many levels. Similarly Elixir® Strings are being appreciated not just by the discerning players and the professionals out there, beginners and those players honing their skills are seeing the advantages also of not having to change strings all the time, Elixir® Strings - they really do last at least 3-5 times longer than a traditional string. They offer great value and cut down on the hassle of constant string changes.
You don't have to be Thorsten Koehne or Paul Logue to get the benefits of Elixir® Strings".
Paul comments "I've been playing Elixir® Strings for about 12 months now and was very against switching from the Rotosound strings I have been playing since I was 15 years old. However a good buddy of mine, Jay Parmar, told me I would never regret the decision and I am glad I listened to him. Everytime without fail when I pick up my bass I retain that "new string tone" which is perfect for me when recording. Simply put my days of pre-recording and pre-gig string changes are well behind me and I can now concentrate on boiling the kettle as opposed to my grotty old strings".
Thorsten adds "I've been playing the Elixir® Strings test sets for a couple of days now and have to say that these are really the best strings I've ever played. Not only do they sound great but I also found that they have a "already played in" feel to them. You don't have to stretch them once you've put on a new set to stay in tune and they feel very smooth and easy on my fingers. Perfect for fast playing!"
To get more information on what makes Elixir® Strings so special then checkout www.elixirstrings.com. A full extensive news update on Michael Eden's appearence at MelodicRockFest can also be read at www.EdensCurse.com.
ARTIST SERVICE NEW EUROPEAN RELEASES:
Release updates from Artist Service out of Germany:
Shylock Devotion release: 12.10.2007
SHYLOCK definitely were born to play live! They played headliner shows, performed at a couple of open air festivals and supported bands like Bonfire, Gotthard, JBO, Jaded Heart, Shakra, Roger Chapman, U.D.O., Axxis, Krokus, Crystal Ball, Primal Fear, Vanden Plas, and others. Listen to their new album "Devotion" and you will know why. These guys really know how to rock the crowd with powerful and melodic in-your-face hard rock, intense riffs and hook-laden choruses! The album features the bonus track "Farewell" in dedication of world known football player Thomas Hässler.
Final Tracklist: 01. Eternal Life, 02. Things Like That, 03. MUSIC, 04. U Feel, 05. The Rain, 06. Ocean, 07. Castaway, 08. Again, 09. Fading Memory, 10. New Attraction, 11. Anybody Out There?, 12. I Wanna Live, 13. Farewell (To The Champion) (bonus track).
Liquid Horizon Revolutions release: 12.10.2007
Powerful and with a pumping beat, melodic vocal lines, heavy guitar riffing, spheric keyboards and above all, played on highest technical level - that's how Liquid Horizon present themselves a.d. 2007. The concept album Revolutions tells a story about the struggle for freedom -- including a trilogy about the French Revolution. Liquid Horizon's sound is fresh, it is heavy and they show us that there is more to come...
Final Track list: 01. Welcome To The Revolutions, 02. Battle Entrance, 03. Sacred Ground, 04. Freedom, 05. Resistance, 06. Sacrifice, The French Revolution Trilogy, 07. The King Part 1 , 08. Revolution Part 2 , 09. System Of Terror Part 3, 10. Last Stand.
Liberty N' Justice Independence Day - release: 19.10.07
2007's "Independence Day" is LNJ's seventh studio album and its third all-star album featuring internationally respected artists like Jack Russell, Kelly Keagy, Tony Mills, Jaime St. James, Ted Poley, Jani Lane, John Corabi and many more!
Final Track list: 01. Doubting Thomas (John Corabi of ex-Motley Crue/Ratt/Union), 02. Monkey Dance (Jack Russell of Great White), 03. Soldier (Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Mark Slaughter of Slaughter), 04. My Sacrifice (Shawn Pelata of Line Of Fire), 05. Phoenix (Pete Loran of Trixter), 06. Independence Day (Kelly Keeling of Baton Rouge/Michael Schenker Group), 07. Meet My Monster (Tony Mills of TNT/x-Shy), 08. Praying for a Miracle (Ted Poley of Danger Danger), 09. Fade (Jamie Rowe of Guardian), 10. Bullet, Train, Breakdown (Jaime St.James of Warrant/Black n' Blue), 11. Addiction (Jani Lane), 12. Wake the Dead (Ez Gomer of Jet Circus & Tony Carey of Rainbow), 13. Snake Eat Snake (David Raymond Reeves of Neon Cross), 14. A Little Bit of Love (Mark & Shannon Hovland of Hovland).
Twinball Slave - release: 05.10.07
"What is Twinball? A damn fine melodic rock band that should be sitting on the top of the global modern rock charts. The band is a Swedish outfit sporting their newest record, a sophomore effort entitled "Slave". The band originally started as a Thin Lizzy cover band known as Bad Reputation. In 2002 the group released their debut album, "Remnants Of A Broken Soul", on Sweden Rock Records. Those of you who enjoy the likes of Winger, Pink Cream 69, and Fozzy should find plenty of freedom with "Slave", an album that is soaked in twin guitar melody, ascending leads, and one fantastic vocalist in Daniel Samuelsson.
Final Track list: 01. Freak Of Nature, 02. Never Alive, 03. Heroes, 04. Slave, 05. Rain, 06. Puppets, 07. Faces, 08. Mockingbird, 09. Burn, 10. Sorrow, 11. Blind My Eyes, 12. Promises (Jap. bonus track).
All releases are available at MusicBuyMail.eu or at other fine rock shops all around the world!
More information: www.myspace.com/artistservice.
FIREFEST PRESS RELEASE:
Tickets: We have a little news to let you in on. First off, tickets have been flying out the door , literally. In fact we have no physical tickets on hand to satisfy demand. We have hastily arranged extra tickets and we should have more tickets in hand by Monday Oct 15th. You can still purchase tickets using Paypal directly from us, however they will not ship until Tuesday Oct 16th earliest. We now have a little over 200 tickets remaining so if you do intend coming along to Firefest, please purchase your tickets sooner rather than later. All ticket outlets aside from Firefest and Rock City have now sold out and will NOT be re stocked.
The ONLY place to purchase tickets now is directly from Firefest or Rock City. Full details of how to purchase are available on www.thefirefest.com, under the Tickets heading on the main page.
Merchandise: A full range of Firefest 4 t shirts are available NOW to purchase in advance of the show. Remember a limited number of 150 are available , and today , the first day of sales 35 shirts were sold.....115 left. A few XXL shirts will be available shortly , please check back on the site soon if you wish to order that particular size. For everybody else , gents t shirts and baseball style shirts in sizes M, L, and XL , Ladies Baseball style in M, and L ,as well as Ladies Vest tops in M and L are now available to order directly from the web site. Once they are gone, that's it! www.thefirefest.com, under the Merchandise heading.
Now a final piece of news which will be a major surprise for all the Tyketto fans out there. Seeing as Firefest will be Tyketto's last performance in the UK, and indeed their last tour, the guys have come up with something a little special to truly make it a tour to remember.....a NEW ALBUM, yes, a brand new album of previously unreleased ,demo and live recordings assembled from the many recordings the band made during their career. The entire project has been overseen by the band and Danny, Brooke, Jimi, and Mike are delighted with the way it has turned out. Containing many tracks never heard before as well as demos with completely different arrangements and a live track recorded in Madrid in 2004. The Last Sunset: Farewell 2007 is a MUST HAVE for any fan of the band. This album completes the musical legacy of one of the finest bands ever to tread the boards and is a limited release of 1000 copies only worldwide, so be sure to grab yourself a copy at one of the October shows. Once again the shows are:
Oct 26th, Heineken , Madrid, Spain
Oct 27th , Firefest, Nottingham , UK
Oct 28th, Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium
Oct 30th, The Rosetta, Belfast , N. Ireland.
Here's a sneak peek at the album cover and track listing: Remember 1000 copies only worldwide.....available only at the bands final live performances in Europe , October 2007.
Tyketto - The Last Sunset Farewell 2007 - Can't Fight, Big Wheels, Till The Summer Comes, Calling On You, Is Anybody Watching Me?, Walk Away, Bourbon Street (Lay Your Body Down), Burning Down Inside, Everytime, Shadowland, Go For Your Guns, The Last Sunset (Live From Spain, 2004).
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