August 2004 News Archive
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Thursday August 26th |
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Jeff Pilson/War
& Peace Extend Deal With Z Records
Jeff Pilson's WAR &
PEACE have extended their relationship with Z Records by a
further two albums. Jeff made the following statement concerning
the contract extension: War & Peace headline the Z Rock Festival, which is to be held at The Cavern Club in Liverpool on September 19th. The band then go on to play London Camden Underworld on 20th September. In further Z Rocks news, the line up has been extended and will now also include Hodson, who recently released their debut album 'This Strange World' through Frontiers. A review of the album can be seen here Lunatica Frontiers Records
is very proud to announce the signing of the new Symphonic Metal
sensation Lunatica for the worldwide release of their
second album "Fables & Dreams"!
As reported by HardRockHouse.com on Tuesday, The Darkness have confirmed details of their Autumn UK tour. All details of the tour are the same as the previously announced with the exception of an additional show in Glasgow at the SECC on November 26th. The full schedule is as follows:
NOVEMBER 2004 Tickets for the tour officially go on sale on Friday 3rd September. Whilst on the subject of The Darkness, the band have just picked up two gongs at the 2004 Kerrang Awards held today at the Brewery in London. The band picked up awards as Best Live Band for the second year in succession and also added the title of Best British Band. Details of the winners in every category are shown below:
Best British
Newcomer: Yourcodenameis:Milo |
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Wednesday August 25th |
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James
Christian is The Man Frontiers Records is pleased to announce all details for the release of the new James Christian solo album entitled "Meet The Man". James Christian is best known as singer and songwriter for House of Lords. With them, he sung on four studio albums including the most recent "The Power & The Myth". He has also built during the years a fine reputation as a songwriter and producer in his own right. His first solo album entitled "Rude Awakening" was originally released in 1994 (later reissued on Frontiers Records with 6 bonus tracks) and included some of his best collaborations with such writers as Mark Baker (Signal), Bruce Gowdy (Unruly Child), Bob Marlette, Mike Slamer (Streets) and Steve DeMarchi & Freddy Curci from Alias. This album is still nowadays regarded as a delight for any lover of first class AOR. After the successful reunion album with House of Lords, Christian wanted to make a come-back also as a solo artist in a more traditional melodic rock vein. To do so he chose the best possible set of songs from his repertoire that could make up an amazing new album. The result can be heard on "Meet The Man": a classy melodic rock CD that includes song writing contributions from his House of Lords band mates Chuck Wright and Lanny Cordola ("After The Love Has Gone"; "Hold Back The Night"); the songwriter of one of House Of Lords' biggest hits "Love Don't Lie", Stan Bush (who offered "Strong Enough" to the album) and, of course, songs from the late Judithe Randall (Mark Free, Khymera, FM, Starship etc.), James Christian's artistic mentor. The final track listing will include the following songs: After The Love Is Gone; Know You In The Dark; Surrender Your Love; Meet The Man; End Of Time; Love Looked Into My Life; Leave Well Enough Alone; Strong Enough; You Should Be Blue (All I Could Feel Was Blue); Circle of Tears; Hold Back The Night The release date has been set for October 18th 2004 on Frontiers Records, while the Japanese release will be handled via Nippon Crown.
MTM To Release New Zeno Album MTM are proud to
announce the release of the new Zeno album! The new album
will be called "Zenology II" and is expected to be released
late this year / early next year. Uli Jon Roth Hits The UK Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth, ex member of the Scorpions & Electric Sun, has scheduled two dates in the UK during October with the prospect of more shows being added. The dates so far announced are:
October 25th -
Wolverhampton Bilston Robin 2 Kerrang Award Nominations The nominations for the 2004 Kerrang Awards were released on 24th August and the winners will be announced at a secret London location on Thursday 26th August. Full details of all of the nominations are shown below and further details can be found at http://www.kerrangawards.com
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Tuesday August 24th |
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The Music The Music return to the scene with the release of their sophomore album, 'Welcome To The North' , through Virgin records on 20th September and a series of live shows to coincide with the release. The album, which was recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien (Stone Temple Pilots, Bob Dylan, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam) in Atlanta in the early part of 2004 features 11 new tracks and will be preceded by a single, namely Freedom Fighters, on September 6th.
The tour, which kicks off on September 24th, sees the band playing 11 dates around the country before rounding things off with a show at the Hammersmith Palais in London on 7th October. All of the details for the gigs are shown below and further information can we found at www.themusic.co.uk 24th September - Cambridge Corn Exchange As a follow-up to the story in July regarding the new Bowling For Soup album, the artwork for the disc, which is to be called 'A Hangover You Don't Deserve' is now available. The record is released on September 20th through Jive Records.
Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson releases his greatest hits set, 'Lest We Forget', through Interscope Records on September 27th. The album features 17 tracks culled from his back catalogue and also includes Manson's cover of the Depeche Mode song 'Personal Jesus', which is set to be released as a single from the CD. As well as the standard CD format, the album will also be released as a deluxe edition which will contain a bonus DVD. The DVD will include videos for the following songs: "(s)AINT, mOBSCENE, This Is The New Shit, Disposable Teens, The Fight Song, The Nobodies, Autopsy, The Dope Show, Don't Like The Drugs, Rock Is Dead, Coma White, Long Hard Road Out Of Hell, The Beautiful People, Tourniquet, Man That You Fear, Cyrptorchid, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)3, Dopehat, Lunchbox, Get Your Gunn."
The Darkness - November Tour Dates? Certain online ticket retailers have dates listed for the proposes Darkness Arena tour in November. Although at this time there is no official confirmation from the band that these dates are correct, the agency in question has the following gigs listed:
24/11/04 Nottingham Arena Nottingham The Haunted Swedish thrash band The Haunted release their latest album on October 18th through Century Media Records. Entitled 'Revolver' the record was recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy) with co-producers Patrik J. Steen and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark’s Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen. This effort also marks the return of original vocalist Peter Dolving, who last appeared on group's genre-defining self-titled debut
X-Fest
"Right, who
hasn't got their tickets yet for the X-Fest? Why not!!!
Don't wait until the night as you will be paying an extra £2
(that is enough for a beer). We have arrange with
MUSIQUARIUM to sell them without any additional costs. So
pop along now and pay JUST £10 to see four quality bands in
a local venue. The beer starts at £1.35 a pint!!!
Also this is Lost Weekend's only show for the remainder of 2004 - so come along and support your favourite band... Festival details :: Venue :: The Railmens Club, (bottom of) Wind Street, Swansea. OVER 18s ONLY... Date & Time :: Saturday 4th September 2004. 6pm to 12pm Line-up :: Lost Weekend + Sacred Heart with Quecia and Sheer Shock Revival (four bands in total) Ticket Prices :: £10 adv. £12 door - on sale now! email webdesign@punchlinepromotions.co.uk for details or phone MUSIQUARIUM on 01792-465256 (no booking fee)... Drinks Prices :: You can recoup the ticket price as all the drinks at the venue are extremely cheap. Pint of lager £1.35, etc For all the latest on this show and future Punchline promotions events log onto www.punchlinepromotions.co.uk Also, check out the "Information" site at www.punchlinepromotions.co.uk for hotel / B&B details..." X-Fest Vers. 1.0 :: Saturday 4th September 2004 :: Swansea's Railmans Club... Lost Weekend, Sacred Heart, Quecia, Sheer Shock Revival :: Details at www.punchlinepromotions.co.uk Whilst on the subject of Sacred Heart, the bands latest album 'Lay It On The Line' can now be purchased via www.perrisrecords.com and reviews of the disc can be found at the band's official website at www.sacredheartband.com as well as within the HardRockHouse.com new release section which can be viewed by clicking here |
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Monday August 23rd |
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The Calling Fresh from a series of dates in July, The Calling return to the UK for another bout of live shows in November to promote their new album 'Two'. The band have the following shows so far confirmed: 15th October -
Manchester Apollo The bands latest single 'Things Will Go My Way' has entered the UK Rock Charts this week at No. 3 and also the Top 40 singles chart at No.34. Mike Tramp Ex-White Lion singer Mike Tramp has, according to his website at www.miketramp.com, scheduled a trio of UK live shows in October. The dates so far announced are:
October 29th -
London Camden Underworld Sum 41 Sum 41 will release their new album, which they have named 'Chuck' through island records on October 11th. The CD, the third release from the band, was produced by Greig Nori and mixed by Andy Wallace and Tom Lord-Alge.
The name 'Chuck'
comes from the band's trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo
in May to shoot a documentary (with the non-profit group War
Child Canada) about the impact of the longstanding civil war on
the nation. Although the band arrived during a time of
cease-fire, while there they encountered bombs and gunfire. The
violence continued, and the band hid in a hotel bathroom for
safety. A U.N. representative named Chuck Pelletier made an
evacuation plan. He herded the band into the lobby, then ran
with them through gunfire to an armoured tank and eventually to
safety. And that is the genesis of the title 'CHUCK.' A new review is up for the George Lynch album Furious George which can be viewed here. Also just posted are the UK Rock Charts for W/C 22nd August which can be seen by clicking on this link |
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Saturday August 21st |
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Bonrud A great new interview has just been posted with Paul Bonrud, main man with Seattle based band Bonrud, who release their self titled debut album on September 20th through Frontiers records. Details of the album are shown below and you can check out the interview by clicking here
You can check out more information, as well as listening to song samples from the album at Bonrud's official website at www.bonrud.com. Carbon 13: A New British Rock Label Carbon 13 is an exciting new label formed out of the frustration of witnessing too many "studio bands" release sub-standard product which sounds like it has been recorded by individuals rather than by a live, breathing band . The label is headed up by musicians Graham Woodcock (The Quest) and Andy Bramhall with significant input from Producer and Engineering guru Pete Coleman. These names (especially Pete Coleman) will be familiar due to the exhaustive list of credits coming out of our leading edge studio, Mastertone Sound.
Carbon 13 believe in quality ROCK music that can only be really appreciated when coming from the crafted hard work that only a real band can generate. We aren't limited to any specific sub-genres but like to think that there are plenty of bands making quality music that need to be given a chance to let the wider public appreciate their hard work and craftsmanship.
All signings to Carbon 13 will be given the opportunity to record and / or mix their work in our amazing, vibed studio. There will be no "clock watching" or corner cutting. We want every album to be the product of a relaxed band giving their best performance .... that's when something special happens in our opinion. Pete Coleman will be on hand to deliver the goods and give every project the benefit of his experience. In fact, experience doesn't seem to be an adequate word to describe Pete's pedigree. Anyone who has recorded Angus Young of AC/DC doesn't get that gig by being just ordinary.
Huge drums and guitars form the backbone of any powerful ROCK sound. We have the studio and the ability to deliver world-beating quality recordings that are the perfect platform for some killer vocals. Blend all this with great melodies and song arrangements and the final results will speak for themselves . . . quality with a capital Q.
Carbon 13 are currently looking for artists to join our exciting new roster. Why don’t you check us out? www.carbon13.co.uk |
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Friday August 20th |
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Bon Jovi Box
Set Bon Jovi have posted the following on their website in relation to the release of a new box set due in November. "5-DISC
BOX SET PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER 16th WORLDWIDE RELEASE Z Records News Jesse Damon's
brand new studio album has been finished and sound samples will
be online shortly. "Nothin Else Matter's" features 10 fantastic
tracks , Jesse's latest outing is a lot more up-tempo than his
2003 release and will please many Silent Rage fans. MTM Sign
MARTIE PETERS:
A new review of the Hodson album 'This Strange World' has been uploaded and can be viewed here |
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Thursday August 19th |
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Europe Europe, the recently re-united Swedish band will release their comeback album, entitled 'Shot from The Dark' through Epic records on September 27th. The album, which has been produced by Kevin Elson, will contain the following tracks: 'Got To Have Faith' , 'Start From The Dark', 'Flames' , 'Hero', 'Wake Up Call', 'Reason', 'Song No.12', 'Roll With You', 'Sucker', 'Spirit Of The Underdog', 'America', 'Settle For Love' . In addition to these tracks the Japanese edition of the album, which is released on September 22nd will contain two bonus tracks in the shape of 'Seven Doors Hotel' & 'Wings of Tomorrow' both recorded live at this years Sweden Rock Festival. In addition to the release of the new album Europe have announced a one off British gig that will take place at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Monday November 15th. Tickets for this show go on sale on Friday 20th August at 9.00am. Danny Vaughn With the release date of the new Danny Vaughn fronted album 'From The Inside' less than two weeks away, the following has been posted on the official Vaughn website: "Just
a quick announcement to let everyone know that I will be doing a
live phone interview on the air with Sleazy H on Total rock,
Monday night, August 23rd. Her show airs Midnight to 3 am in
Britain and that's 7pm to 10 pm Eastern standard time in the
States. If you live in other time zones, you'll have to do your
own math. My brain hurts already. Anyway, we will be featuring
several tracks from my new cd "From The Inside" as well as
talking about the cd and the upcoming Tyketto tour and we will
be giving away several promo copies of the cd (not out until
Aug. 30th) which I will sign and personalize for the winners. So
please, listen in. It's the best rock radio show on the air and
we'll have a great time. Larry Gillstrom, guitarist with Canadian band Kick Axe, who release a new album entitled 'IV' through MTM Music on September 20th has posted the following on the record company website in relation to the band's reformation and the new album: "So
why now. why are we reuniting at this particular point in time?
Quite simply, it was not possible to do so until now. Kick Axe
was forced to disband in the late 1980's due to financial and
legal reasons. We all remained close, but the members went off
in different directions. Then in early 2002, we all found
ourselves back in Vancouver out for dinner together. We talked
about reuniting and agreed it was time to deal with some
unfinished business.
Diamond Head According to a posting on the band's official website (www.diamond-head.net), the band are about to be relaunched minus long time vocalist Sean Harris. Apparently Harris split with the band under amicable conditions and his position has been filled by Nick Tart. The band, now comprising Brian Tatler on Guitar, Karl Wilcox (drums), Eddie Moohan (bass), Mills (rhythm guitar) and Nick Tart on vocals, have already written a new album for which recording will begin in September with a target release date of Spring 2005. Danzig Regain records will be releasing the 8th studio album from Danzig,whihc has been christened 'Circle of Snakes' on August 30th. The album is said to hark back to the sound of the first four albums released by the band.
Roadrunner Release Schedule Roadrunner Records have the following albums scheduled for release in the UK over the next couple of months: 20th September John Young UK Keyboard player, vocalist & composer John Young, who in the past has played with such luminaries as The Scorpions, Fish, Uli John Roth and John Wetton, has lined up a batch of solo gigs in the UK in September. The shows line up as follows:
Thu 09 Sep 2004 -
The Cauliflower, Ilford The shows are in support of Supertramp tribute band Logical Tramps and further details on the events can be found at Johns official website at www.youngjohn.co.uk Silent Force
Silent Force, the
the German/ American metal act surrounding guitarist Alex
Beyrodt (ex-Primal Fear) and vocalist DC Cooper (ex-Royal Hunt)
36 Crazyfists 36 Crazyfists return to the UK for a comprehensive tour in October. As well as the live shows the band has also lined up a series of In-Store appearances to sign copies of their latest Roadrunner release 'A Snow Capped Romance'
3rd Oct - LONDON
Mean Fiddler
In-store Signing
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Monday August 16th |
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Shadows Fall Century Media Records will release the new album by Shadows Fall on September 20th Entitled "The War Within", the album is the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed disc, "The Art of Balance". The new album has been produced by Zeuss and was recorded at Planet Z Studios in the band's home state of Massachusetts. "The War Within", is the band's fourth full-length release and features 10 new tracks that are said to be the group's "most unrelenting, yet dynamic offering so far.
Papa Roach Album Details Papa Roach will release their latest album on August 30th and full details of the release are now available. The album will contain 12 new tracks and was recorded over the last year alongside producer Howard Benson.
A Few New Tour Dates Breed 77 25th Birmingham
Academy Nottingham Rock
City - 29th November Hell Is For
Heroes The new UK Rock Charts for W/C 15th August have been uploaded and can be viewed here A new review for the Heaven & Earth EP 'A Taste Of Heaven has been added to the new release section of the site and can be viewed here |
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Sunday August 15th |
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Thunder The following update has just been released from the Thunder camp. "The
recording of the new Thunder album is now well a truly underway.
The as yet untitled record is being produced by Luke and the
engineer is Rupert Coulson (with some additional knob twiddling
from our very own Ben). Uli Jon Roth
Guitar legend Uli
Jon Roth is finally returning to the States after an absence
of 19 years. News of the tour was already spreading like
wildfire among the many admirers of one of the last great and
original guitar heroes before the tour was even announced.
8/26/04 WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CA --- HOUSE OF BLUES Further details can be found at www.ulijonroth.com Lamb Of God American band Lamb Of God issue their debut album for Epic Records on August 30th. Entitled 'Ashes Of The Wake' the record is a follow up to the 2003 independently released CD 'As The Palaces Burn'. The album, which was produced by Machine also features guest appearances from Ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and Ex-Testament six stringer Alex Skolnik.
Quickies According to www.blabbermouth.net, guitarist Wes Borland has rejoined Limp Bizket. Sweden's Dream Evil, who have just released their latest album 'The Book Of Heavy Metal', have picked up the support slot on the upcoming Saxon tour in October. The band will also headline a show at London's Camden Underworld on November 13th. Deicide have confirmed a UK/Ireland tour for the end of the year. The dates so far confirmed are: London Mean
Fiddler - November 29th Evidence One, the German band who played the 2003 Gods Festival in Bradford, plan to release their second album, 'Tattooed Heart' through their new record label Nuclear Blast in November. Z Records, via their website, have announced that the new Black n Blue album Hell Yeah will be completed during October. The Band and Z Records have therefore decided to hold the release over until February 7th 2005 to ensure that the album is not lost during the Christmas period. In other Z Record
news Gypsy Rose, who were scheduled to play at the Z Rock
festival in Liverpool on September 19th, have been forced to
withdraw from the bill. A replacement act, in the shape of UK
band Lionsheart, has already been announced. The full
line up of the show is now as follows: War & peace, Adam Bomb,
Jesse Damon, Lionsheart, Mitch Malloy, Torino & Enzign. The run up to Christmas sees a slew of rock friendly Greatest Hits releases planned. Albums due out include Korn's Greatest Hits Volume 1, Marilyn Manson with 'Lest We Forget' and a Pearl Jam Greatest Hits Package. |
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Wednesday August 11th |
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Saliva -
Survival Of The Sickest Full details of the new album from Saliva are now available. The record, which has been christened 'Survival of The Sickest' hits the street on Monday 16th August and features 14 new tracks.
Dio have cancelled their gig at Nottingham Rock City that was scheduled to take place on Sunday 15th August. At present there is no information on the other dates planned. Orange Goblin play Birmingham Carling Academy 2 on Tuesday 17th August and London Carling Islington Academy on 18th August, following on from the bands appearance at the Bulldog Bash on 14th August. In other Bulldog Bash news The Wildhearts have taken over as headline band on the main stage on the Saturday due to the withdrawal of Chuck Berry for health reasons. Zodiac Mindwarp plays Nottingham Rock City on 21st August. A review of the album 'Island of Lost Souls' by New York band Skulgrinder has been posted in the reviews section. |
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Tuesday August 10th |
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Mitch Malloy
has added another date to his solo acoustic tour in September.
Mitch now plays
CLWB IFOR BACH in
Cardiff, Wales on Thursday 16th September.
The new UK Rock Charts for W/C 8th August have been uploaded and can be viewed here.
X-FEST VERS. 1.0
The line up for this year's X-Fest is now complete. SACRED HEART will round of the bill along with LOST WEEKEND, QUECIA and Swansea's own SHEER SHOCK REVIVAL. SACRED HEART are one of the hardest working bands to emerge from the UK in recent years. With many gigs under their belts and a string of self financed releases, the band prove to be a popular draw at any show or festival. The band are extremely happy to be added to the bill and look forward to playing in front of a Welsh crowd. The festival will take place at the Railmens Club in Wind Street, Swansea. The full line up for the show including times is as follows... 6:30pm to 6:45pm :: Doors Open. 6:45pm to 7:15pm :: Sheer Shock Revival 7:30pm to 8:10pm :: Quecia 8:25pm to 9:25pm :: Sacred Heart 9:40pm to 11:10pm :: Lost Weekend The venue will close at 12 midnight, so there is plenty of time to have a beer (or two) with the bands after the final performance. Punchline Promotions will also be selling various merchandise from all the bands during the evening plus some additional stock from Now And Then Records, Fireworks magazine plus more to be announced soon... Tickets can be purchased from us direct (please email webdesign@punchlinepromotions.co.uk with the subject "X-FEST") or from MUSIQUARIUM RECORDS on 01792-465256. These are priced at £10 in advance with NO booking fee!!! Tickets purchased on the day with be £12 so we suggest that you get your tickets now... |
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Saturday August 7th |
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Hundred
Reasons have confirmed a UK tour for November. The dates
so far on sale are as follows:
Bristol Fleece - 3rd
November The Wildhearts have confirmed a gig at the University of London on 4th October TNT To Play The Gods Of AOR Festival In November? Dudley JBs have listed on their website (www.jbsdudley.co.uk) a date for The Gods Of AOR festival. This is showing as Sunday November 14th, the day after Tyketto headline the same venue. Current rumours seem to indicate that TNT will headline the event. This is backed up by a listing on drummer Diesel Dahl's personal website (www.dieseldahl.com) which also list the band playing at JBs on 14th November. In related TNT news long time bassist Morty Black has decided to leave the band. In a posting on the TNT website the band made the following announcement. "TNT announces the departure of long time bassist Morty Black! After 21 years as the bass player for TNT Morty has decided to move on into other musical interests. The band is of course sad to see him go but wishes him the best of luck with all future endeavours. Morty will play his final show with TNT on August 7th in Trondheim." WASP and Noise Records have updated the release date for the second part of The Neon God album will be now be available on September 20th.
Due to circumstances
beyond their control, 'A'
have been forced to make changes to their Carling Festival
warm-up shows that are due to take place starting on August
24th. The Truro gig has been cancelled, with the tickets now
valid for the show at Newquay Walkabout on Tuesday August 24th
(or they can be refunded from the point of purchase). The show
at Aldershot's West End Centre will now be on the Wednesday,
August 25th. Now & Then Update
ORPHAN PROJECT
=============== Now And Then is extremely proud to be able to announce the signing of the most exciting new progressive rock band in recent years.....Orphan Project. The band's beginnings stretch back to November of 2001 when singer/lyricist Shane Lankford approached John Wenger (guitars, keyboards and music) with an idea to write a concept album about physical and spiritual adoption. After a few months of waiting, John said yes and the process began to create a soundscape that could handle the lyrical depth of what Shane wanted to, and in alot of ways, needed to get out. Musically the major influences are Kansas, Spock`s Beard, Yes, Peter Gabriel, Dream Theater, Whiteheart and quality music in general.
Shane asked good
friends, guitarist Chris Maggitti, drummer Nathan Grant,
violinist Cindy King, and bassist Jason Chaillou to play in
the studio on the cd and John gathered bassist Colin
McGough, cellist Ben Hardesty. Together with the incredible
leadership of John Grant and Tony Correlli they recorded
"Orphan Found" during April- June '03.
A child of
adoptive parents, Shane found his way into his first family
in July of 1971. Growing up in a family as an adoptee left
Shane with the burning question "In whom do I find my
identity?" Spurred on by his love of music, Shane explored
these questions while performing with several bands
including About A Day. With his characteristic exuberance
and "everyman" qualities, Shane contributed thought
provoking, deep lyrics that were accessible to all
audiences.
In his latest
project, Shane explores the topic of adoption from his very
personal experience. Elements of longing for acceptance,
desire to establish an identity, coupled with a real sense
of peace that comes only from above, pervade the new lyrical
verse entitled "Orphan Found". The depth of feeling and the
joy of this story carry you from beginning to end of this
amazing piece. He aims to make you laugh, break your heart,
and let you take a glimpse of the pure joy that he has found
in his search for his true Father.
As soon as the
deal with Now And Then was inked, Orphan Project set about
extensively re-recording and completely remixing the album,
with the results taking it to an even higher level than was
already apparent.
Media reaction
has been universally positive, with Nick Shilton of Classic
Rock magazine describing it as "Probably the most exciting
debut album from a US band since Spock`s Beard`s "The Light"
back in 1995. Yes, it's that good. Imagine a mix of prime
Kansas, latter day Asia and Dream Theater at their most
commercial."
The album will
be released in September and there are already plans afoot
to bring the band over to Europe for some showcase events.
MILLENIUM
========== The bands long awaited "Jericho" CD is released now in parts of Europe. The reviews in the metal press have been very encouraging so far.
Fireworks
Magazine - "The hooks aren’t always that obvious, especially
on the less commercial tracks like ‘Heresy’ and ‘Morning
Star’, but they’re like looking at magic eye pictures, once
you’ve seen it then you can’t not see it. There are blazing
guitar parts everywhere, weaving in and out of each other
with some bizarre runs and unconventional scales, and the
soaring vocals of Todd Plant are refreshingly familiar.
The attractions of the gloriously catchy and mid-paced ‘My War’ and ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ are a little more obvious, while ‘Above This World’ and ‘Let There Be Light’ are high energy work-outs with at least one foot rooted in traditional hard rock. However, the monumental ‘Burning Again’ is the undoubted highlight, a complete atmospheric tour-de-force on which Todd Plant is simply awesome, it’s part Triumph’s ‘Just A Game’ and part Queensryche’s ‘Roads To Madness’.
For
updates / further info check out the Now & Then website at
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Thursday August 5th |
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Tyketto/Jeff
Scott Soto Hot off the press from the Melodicrock.com noticeboard and courtesy of Kieran Dargan. Jeff Scott Soto will be appearing with Tyketto on two of the shows in November. The dates are on November 5th at Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall & November 6th at Belfast Empire. A copy of the full post is shown below:
"Well,
how strange things happen on the back of a conversation. Having
seen the Tyketto/JSS clash on Nov 5th, we wondered exactly what
to do about it. Anyway, a few phone calls later, a bit of
collusion between the Tyketto and JSS camps we have come up with
a plan. Jeff will likely be adding further dates to his UK tour and these will be posted as they become confirmed. Axel Rudi Pell
The Axel Rudi Pell Band currently is in the
studio recording 3 tracks for the upcoming "The Ballads III"
compilation (planned release date: October 25th through SPV
Records). The 3 tracks are: "Don't Say Goodbye" ( a new Axel
composition), a new acoustic version of "Forever Angel" and a
cover version of Rainbow's "The Temple Of The King" amongst all
known Ballads since the release of "The Ballads II". The Band
will interrupt their studio work for their live appearance at
"Lorca Rock" Sacred Heart have been added to the line up of the X-Fest, occurring at The Railway Men's Club in Swansea on Saturday 4th September. The event is headlined by Lost Weekend and details can be found at www.punchlinepromotions.co.uk WASP have confirmed another UK show for November following on from the previously announced gig at Nottingham. The new date is at London Astoria on Friday November 5th confirmed. |
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Wednesday August 4th |
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The Ladder The Ladder, the group which features ex-FM members Steve Overland & Pete Jupp, alongside ex Dare/Ten guitarist Vinny Burns and Bob Skeat, release their debut album, entitled Future Miracles, through Escape Music in the first week of November.
Quickies A review of the Twisted Sister show at London Astoria is now on line as promised and can be viewed here Class Of Zero have been confirmed as the opening act for the Motorhead/Sepultura tour in November Billboard.com are reporting that Queensryche are in the process of writing and recording a follow-up to the acclaimed 1988 concept album Operation:Mindcrime. Operation:Mindcrime II as it is tentatively being called is scheduled for release in 2005 through Sanctuary Records. Polish band Vader unleash their new album, to be called 'The beast' on the world on 20th September through metal Blade Records.
As promised the review of the new Ten album, 'Return To Evermore' has been uploaded and can be viewed here Sacred Heart, the Berkshire based hard rock band, have just released a new 10 track CD entitled 'Lay It On The Line'. A review of the album has been posted and can be viewed here. The band also have upcoming live dates at Brentford Stripes bar on 13th August, Bracknell The Cellar on 31st August and a return to Stripes bar in Brentford on 13th September for an acoustic show in support of Mitch Malloy. Further details can be found via the Sacred Heart website at www.sacredheartband.com |
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Well its the
beginning of a new month, and it promises to be quite a month in
terms of new releases. On August 30th we have new albums hitting
the shops from Danny Vaughn with the 'From The Inside'
project, Magnum with Brand New Morning and Dio
with 'Master Of The Moon'. Add to this releases by Adam Bomb,
Papa Roach and Saliva to name but a few and August will be a
heavy month on the wallet on the CD buying front. On the upside
there aren't too many tours going on, as August is traditionally
the month of the festival, however Dio will be playing the UK
this month so look out for a review of the Nottingham show in
the coming weeks. On second thoughts after witnessing the return of Twisted Sister to the UK at a packed and sweaty Astoria last night I am glad I have a little bit of recovery time. Hot, balmy nights may make for good festivals but they sure as hell make club and theatre gigs uncomfortable... Look for a review of the Twisted Sister show in the next couple of days. Watch out also for upcoming reviews of new albums by Ten (Return To Evermore) and Hodson (This Strange World) In the meantime the new UK Rock Charts have been uploaded and can be viewed here. Breed 77 hit the number 1 in the Rock Singles Chart with the second single from their 'Cultura' album in the shape of 'World's On Fire', although this time they don't manage to crack the Top 40 singles chart as well. On the albums front the Red Hot Chilli Peppers hit number 1 in both the Rock Charts and the Top 40 as a whole with their live set recorded in Hyde park earlier this year. |
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