JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR – The incredibly talented Marta Gabriel of Crystal Viper will be on tour with the legendary Jack Starr’s BURNING STARR (official) as rhythm guitarist. Check out the European & US tour dates for this September, on that killer tour flyer (above).
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Hello my fellow Metal brethren and Rockaholics! It is Saturday morning on May 24th, 2014. In another month from now, the year will be nearly half over! Whoa! Today in Southwestern Ohio it is sunny with a most fantastic blue sky, along with a current temperature of 68°F. When it comes to weather, it just doesn’t get more comfortable than that! However, the humidity will settle in later today and I will surely sweat like a stranded hippo on a Florida highway, by late afternoon. Whoa.
I fell into a whiz-bang trade yesterday that landed me 6 cassettes from yesteryear. Man, we are talking about Death, Morbid Angel, Biohazard and GWAR, when it comes to these (kinda rare) cassettes! All 6 are in super-duper condition too! Yes, those classic cassettes of our Metal heroes are rising in value and becoming more collectable by the week!
The Death cassette I landed is the incredible 1993 release: Individual Thought Patterns. I’ll post a quick story about this trade, with an accompanying photo in the coming days. Whoa!
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My 2000 Ford Taurus is currently sitting idle at my local mechanics shop. That sucks so badly. Apparently, it needs a sensor that triggers some gadget to tell the fuel pump what to do; or something like that. This stinking “sensor” is not available as an “after-market” product; thus the mechanic and I are waiting on the dumb-dumbs at some Ford auto parts warehouse to send the sensor we need asap. This sensor is on backorder; thus I don’t know when I’ll have my car back. Trust me, the car won’t go farther than 20 yards without this ridiculous and necessary part. In the meantime, my wife and I are sharing her car. Yay!!
Wouldn’t it be sweet if Adrian Vandenberg was to return to Whitesnake, replacing Doug Aldrich? Man, I wish Doug didn’t have to leave Whitesnake, cause he paired up with David Coverdale to write some amazingly memorable songs on their last 2 studio albums. Regardless, Doug Aldrich has a soaring music career happening and Burning Rain is a fine example of that notion.
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That’s all I have to say, really. I could write another 5,000 words, however, would you really want to read it? I will be reviewing some killer Death Metal albums in the coming days, stay tuned my Deathaholics! Yes, I will review some new Hard Rock releases from 2014 as well. I have been listening to the music more than writing about it, lately! It’s all freaking good. Metal be thy name. – Stone
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Listenable Records, Eternal-Terror.com and Finnish Thrash mongers AXEGRESSOR have joined forces to premiere a brand new song from the band’s upcoming album, Last.
This incendiary track has been unleashed in the form of a lyric video, which is now playing at this location.
Last has been scheduled for North American release on June 24. Pre-orders are now being taken HERE.
(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)
* For more info:
www.facebook.com/listenablerecs
Stone.
While their third full-length, At War With, inundated the masses in 2013, Mammoth Lake, California-based black/death trio VALDUR has remained secluded from band actions for several months, but now the cult confirms their upcoming emergence from their Sierra Nevada catacombs for a special live performance, as well as the penning of new material.
On July 9th, VALDUR will invade Sacramento to provide direct support for the only West Coast appearance of the mighty Sargeist, the bill also including Killgasm and Pale Chalice.
Collectively issues the VALDUR clan of their impending activities, “We chose to step back and remain quiet for a while by not playing live or being active as a band, besides releasing At War With at the end of last year. But we have agreed to play a special Sacramento show set up by our friend Jaime from Killgasm. The plan is to then retreat back into privacy here in our mountain town of the Eastern Sierras and continue to compose some strange music indeed….”
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7/09/2014 Starlite Lounge – Sacramento, CA w/ Sargeist, Pale Chalice, Killgasm [info]
Further information on VALDUR will be released later in 2014 upon the completion of their next recorded works. In the meantime, the first run of At War With CDs has already sold out, and the cassettes are already running low, so get em while you can via bloodymountainrecords.com.
Recorded at Earhammer Studio with Greg Wilkinson and mastered by Michael Z. (Secrets of the Moon, Ascension) at Source Studios, At War With douses its listeners with ten punishing hymns of audio abhorrence. A grotesque outpouring of war marches, harrowing riff torrents, possessed vocal tirades, fanatical blastbeats and an all-consuming atmosphere of chaos, apprehension and maniacal discontent, At War With proves VALDUR as one of America’s best kept extreme metal secrets.
Featuring past and current members of Weverin, Endless Blizzard and Plutocracy, the band was forged at the turn of the century in a small mountain town located in the pulsating heart of the Sierra Mountains where the Death Valley desert lands meet the ascending Mt. Whitney and where the unholy trio dwells without interference of fashionable scenes or rulebooks.
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(Source: Earsplit PR)
* For more info on VALDUR:
Facebook: valdur
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com
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Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP back are back with a brand new EP entitled Top To Bottom, set for release June 3 on HPGD Productions.
This release marks the return of Jaron Gulino (MACH22) on lead vocals/bass guitar and Danny Piselli (FISTHAMMER) on drums, with skilled newcomer Brian Davis on lead guitar. Following up on their killer debut album Top Heavy, ON TOP have continued their style of rockin’ metal with edgy vocals, powering drums, dominating riffs and white-hot leads. Top To Bottom raises the bar and showcases the band’s evolution, presenting their finest efforts to date.
Top To Bottom was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA, engineered/mixed by Brian Davis and mastered by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (KXM, LYNCH MOB).
“Top Heavy is complete with heavy riffs, blazing guitar solos, and a singer that stands out from what is going on in today’s music scene.” – Rock Nightmare
“Old school metal bravado for new generation; it’s refreshing and contrary to modern trends. Very recommended!” – Dangerdog Music Reviews
“On Top are purveyors of old school metal; that stinks of beer and stale perfume from a rough night before.” – Hellbound.ca
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Pre-order the CD for only $8 with free shipping at:
http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd087.html
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $4.44 at
http://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/top-to-bottom
(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)
* For more info on ON TOP:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ONTOPROCK
http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/
Stone.
The German Metal/Hard Rock quartet UNHERZ is going to release a new album next month! The band’s 4th album is entitled “Sturm & Drang”.
It was produced, mixed and mastered by Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner at the Kohlekeller Studio. Ralf Remus is responsible for the cover artwork.
UNHERZ have matured a lot with their new album “Sturm & Drang”. The album will also sound more metal this time, thanks to Kohle.
You can already enjoy a brand new song off the upcoming album! The video clip was directed by Nicolas Keller and features footage from the album recordings.
The album will also be available as limited edition digipak with exclusive bonus tracks. UNHERZ’s new album “Sturm & Drang” is set to be released on June 27, 2014 via Massacre Records!
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(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info on UNHERZ:
Website: http://www.unherz.de
Website: http://www.massacre-records.com
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You can now Preorder the Double Red Vinyl version of Ronnie James Dio’s “This Is Your Life” Tribute Album!! This is a MUST HAVE for all Dio Fans and Vinyl Collectors!!! 100% of the $$$$ received by the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will go directly to cancer research and to help find a cure! Preorder here: http://smarturl.it/diovinyl
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(Source: Facebook Ronnie James Dio)
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Swe-death lunatics ENDING QUEST have finished recording their debut album, The Summoning and have announced a June 20 release date through FDA Rekotz. Featuring members of DESOLATOR, ENDING QUEST deliver pure old-school Death Metal with the same passion and fury heard from the likes of ENTOMBED and GRAVE.
Welcome the new generation of Stockholm slaughter. Welcome ENDING QUEST.
Check out the trailer for The Summoning, below:
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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)
* For more info on ENDING QUEST:
Facebook: Ending Quest
Website: www.fda-rekotz.com
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ANNIHILATION – The self-released single, The Great Cycle, from Portugal’s ANNIHILATION has been available since May 1st and this scathing offering of Technical Death Metal has been destroying my Metal senses ever since! Please sirs, may I have more?
If you are a confirmed DeathMetalAholic like myself, this new firestorm of 100% Death Metal extremity from ANNIHILATION is for your brain cells to absorb! If what I take in from this overpowering sound of deadly madness is any indication, The Great Cycle is a grand prelude of what’s to come from this Portuguese Technical Death Metal troupe in 2014 and 2015.
ANNIHILATION will also be releasing an EP entitled “The Undivided” in the fall of 2014 and will finally release their full-length “The Undivided Wholeness of All Things” in 2015.
Fabio Da Silva -Rhythm guitar/Vocals
Nuno Costa -Lead guitar
Diogo Silva -Bass/Backing vocals
Ita dos Santos -Drums
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* For more info on ANNIHILATION:
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TANK – The title track, from TANKS’s 2012 War Nation album boasts a Melodic Metal ride that sends me off into Metal La-la land. A grand Classic Metal sound and vibe TANK has carried on, with this entire War Nation album! The timeless vocals of the legendary Doogie White soars on this title track and throughout this album, truly one of his finest Metal performances on his impressive Metal resume. In my Metal opinion.
Guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans are a powerhouse duo for my ears to savor! If this War Nation album had been released back in the mid to late 80’s, I firmly believe (nearly) every Metalhead alive would have owned and bragged about it. No matter how I slice or dice it, this 2012 version of TANK thrills me and I make no excuses for being psyched-out by it all. Crank up War Nation and hail Metal! Metal be thy name. – Stone
Track Listing: War Nation, Song Of The Dead, Hammer And Nails, Don’t Dream In The Dark, Grace Of God, Dreamer, Justice For All, Wings Of Heaven, State Of The Union, Hard Road, War Machine (live bonus track), Feast Of The Devil (live bonus track), W.M.L.A. (acoustic version/bonus track)
Preview and purchase War Nation on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/war-nation/id531153916
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* War Nation was released via Metal Mind Productions.
* For more info on TANK:
Facebook: Tank
Website: www.tankofficial.com
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KISS – 40 is two CD’s of 40 songs that span the 40 year history of KISS. This KISS bounty will be releasing on May 27th, via UMe. The iconic KISS are celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2014, along with being inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. A greatest hits package that is spot-on perfect for the newest KISS fan and a whiz-bang addition to any seasoned KISS collector’s stash! Metal be thy name.
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TRACK LISTING – Disc 1: Nothin’ To Lose, Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll, C’mon And Love Me, Rock And Roll All Nite (Live), God Of Thunder (demo), Beth, Hard Luck Woman, Reputation (demo), Christine Sixteen, Shout It Out Loud (Live), Strutter ’78, You Matter To Me, Radioactive, New York Groove, Hold Me, Touch Me, I Was Made For Lovin’ You (single edit), Shandi, A World Without Heroes, I Love It Loud, Down On Your Knees, Lick It Up, Heaven’s On Fire
TRACK LISTING – Disc 2: Tears Are Falling, Reason To Live, Let’s Put The X In Sex, Forever, God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll To You II, Unholy (Live), Do You Love Me? (Live MTV Unplugged), Room Service (Live), Jungle (Radio Edit), Psycho Circus, Nothing Can Keep Me From You, Detroit Rock City (Live), Deuce (Live), Firehouse (Live), Modern Day Delilah, Cold Gin (Live), Crazy Crazy Nights (Live), Hell Or Hallelujah
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* For more info on KISS:
Website: http://www.kissonline.com
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Czech Metal label Lavadome Productions is proud to announce the June 6 release of The Gates of Hell from beastly NYDM trio DAY OF DOOM.
Dwelling in the underground of Long Island, DAY OF DOOM’s third album is the first to be released on a label. The new material represents the raw, sickening, and undeniable brutality of early New York Death Metal, sending the listener back to a time when every new album sounded fresh and exciting; the sole aim to create music that delivered a punch to the face and a kick in the gut. That’s the sound of The Gates Of Hell, a stab of bludgeoning, uncompromising force played with skill and passion. The cover art was conceived by the mighty Raul Gonzales.
RIYL: SUFFOCATION, GORGUTS, MORBID ANGEL, HUMAN REMAINS, RIPPING CORPSE, and old school Death/Thrash.
Album track “Slaughter of The Lamb” is now streaming:
The Gates of Hell
Fathers Lies
Embrace your Demise
Slaughter of the Lamb
An Evil Demoncy (The Last Days of Doom)
Circle of Eternal Aftermath
The Vomitorium Angel
Feasting on the Flesh of the Godly Ones
Reborn Through Oblivion Flames
Through Horrible Despair
Remnants in the Cavern of Displeasure
Rich Hervey – Drums Vocals
Doug Randazzo – Guitar/Vocals
Sam Lara – Bass/Vocals
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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)
* For more info on DAY OF DOOM:
Facebook: Day of Doom
Website: www.lavadome.org
Stone.
As reported on the Fall Of Summer Festival Facebook page:
The Fall of Summer team is glad to announce two more bands, both coming from Northern Europe. The first one, coming from Norway has been around and respected for more than 20 years, while the second one, coming from Sweden, has just released its first album. We are proud to add ENSLAVED and VAMPIRE to the festival line-up!
Fall Of Summer Festival will take place in Torcy (Seine et Marne / Ile de France) on September 5th & 6th.
TICKET INFO:
2-day passes are now on sale on Digitick (71.5€) ➨http://ow.ly/w1KWw
But also still available on YesGoLive (66.6€) ➨http://ow.ly/w1L03
Above: Cover art of debut S/T Vampire album.
Facebook: Fall of Summer Festival
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Baltimore, MD: Saints of Rebellion has announced the first round of confirmed tour dates for their upcoming New American Dream U.S. Tour.
HighVolMusic in conjunction with The Dek and Rock Rage Radio are sponsoring this summer’s tour as the band will be crisscrossing the U.S. in support of their debut release New American Dream due out June 3rd on HighVolMusic.
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The Dates:
5/30 Raleigh, NC LOCKED & LOADED
5/31 Raleigh, NC WHISKEY ROOM W/ CHEAP THRILL
6/4 Jackson, TN EMPORIUM
6/7 Cedar Rapids, IA TBA
6/8 Pekin, IL TBA
6/13 St. Joseph, MI MICKEY’S PUB
6/20 Janesville, WI THE BACKBAR
6/21 Springfield, IL BOONDOCKS W/ TOM KEIFER
6/25 Westland, MI TOKEN LOUNGE
6/27 Columbus, OH CHARLIE BEAR BAR
6/28 Dayton, OH JACKASS FLATT’S
7/1 Nashville, TN THE END BAR
7/2 Jackson, TN EMPORIUM
7/4 Cape Coral, FL THE DEK SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
7/5 Cape Coral, FL THE DEK SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
7/11 Jefferson, WI THE ROX
7/12 Bloomington, IL TREEHOUSE
7/13 Springfield, IL BOONDOCKS
7/15 Milwaukee, WI THE METAL GRILL
7/17 Chicago, IL BADA BREW
7/18 Pekin, IL THE TWISTED SPOKE SALOON
7/19 Pekin, IL GOODFELLA’S SUMMER ROCK PARTY
More dates are confirming.
For more information visit www.saintsofrebellion.com
Stone.
KADAVAR – With the release of their first ever live record Live In Antwerp coming up on June 6 (Europe) and June 9 (UK & France) 2014 via Nuclear Blast, German Classic Rock trio KADAVAR currently proves to be one of the most relentlessly touring acts around, as they will kick off additional US dates supporting Australian Psychedelic Rock outlet WOLFMOTHER.
Check out KADAVAR and WOLFMOTHER at these remaining shows:
17.05. USA Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
20.05. USA Washington, D.C. – The Lincoln Theatre
22.05. MEX Mexico City – José Cuervo Salón
Furthermore KADAVAR have also announced additional European Festivalshows for summer and autumn 2014.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy KADAVAR live at any of the following dates:
31.05. D Netphen-Deuz – Freak Valley Festival
09.06. D Essen Werden – Pfingstopenair
20.06. FR Clisson – Hellfest
24.06. FR Lyon – Boat Show
29.06. D Finowfurt – Roadrunner’s Paradise
05.07. D Münster – Vainstream Rockfest
24.07. SLO Tolmin – Metal Days
25.07. LUX Luxemburg – Food For Your Senses
26.07. IT Pesaro – Sunride
02.08. D Horb, Neckar – Mini Rock Festival
07.08. S Gasklockorna – Getaway
08.08. D Haldern – Haldern Pop
09.08. D Eschwege – Open Flair
14.08. AT St. Pölten – Frequency Festival
15.08. BE Hasselt – Pukkelpop
06.09. D Pinneberg – Ackerfestival
17.09. D Hamburg – Reeperbahn Festival
18.09. NL Tilburg – Incubate Festival
03.10. D Erfurt – Teenitus Festival
04.10. CH Pratteln – Up In Smoke
10.10. BE Antwerp – Desert Fest
18.10. D München – Keep It Low
14.11. D Würzburg – Hammer Of Doom
Live In Antwerp comes as a 2LP set and also features a full live set recorded in Antwerp in 2013.
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(Source: Nuclear Blast)
USA: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/
Europe: http://www.nuclearblast.de
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* For more info on KADAVAR:
http://facebook.com/KadavarOfficial
http://youtube.com/KadavarOfficial
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Ronny Munroe’s Electric Wake is by far his best work to date! Produced by Bruce Bouillet and mixed by Jon Wyman, this 3rd offering from the Metal Church front man truly captures all the magic of the classic metal genre! “I wanted to create something that was totally new, but at the same time allow all my influences to shine through” states Ronny on the recording of the CD. “I put two years into the writing process of this album, but when it came time to start recording, I threw everything out the window and just went with my gut and it worked out better than I could have imagined” Ronny further states.
Electric Wake also features collaborations with guitar legend George Lynch, Tesla guitarist Dave Rude, Pamela Moore (Queensryche’s “Sister Mary”), Paul Kleff (ex Firewolfe), Dan Donigian, Sean Baker and Tony Rossi. Ronny Munroe’s Electric Wake delivers a healthy dose of fist-pumping, guitar-driven, well-conceived classic style Heavy Metal music and is a must-have for all fans of the genre! Three videos have been shot for this release, “United”, “Pray” and “The Others (Long Live Heavy Metal)” which features a duet with Pamela Moore, and Tesla’s Dave Rude on guitar which will debut in the coming weeks. Official release date is set for Tuesday June 24, 2014. Click HERE to pre-order now!
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TRACK LISTING:
Burning Time
Ghosts (Featuring George Lynch)
Electric Wake
Turn To Stone
My Shadow
Not You Not Me
Pray
Ritual Damage
Sleepless Mountain
The Others (Long Live Heavy Metal) featuring: Pamela Moore and Dave Rude (Tesla)
United
BONUS TRACKS (deluxe version)
Tainted Nation
Total Eclipse (Iron Maiden cover)
www.RatPakRecords.com/RonnyMunroe
(Source: Rat Pak Records)
Website: http://www.ratpakrecords.com
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HUNTRESS – California’s HUNTRESS will be touring the UK and Europe this June; take a look below for the dates, cities and venues! Metal be thy name.
HUNTRESS – JUNE 2014 EUROPEAN/UK FESTIVALS & HEADLINING CLUB SHOWS:
June 06 – Rock am Ring – Germany – Club Stage
June 07 – Rock im Park – Germany – Club Stage
June 10 – Beastfest at Markthalle – Hamburg, Germany
June 11 – Poppodium 013 (+Battlecross) – Tilburg, Netherlands
June 13 – Download Festival – UK – Red Bull Stage
June 15 – Nova Rock Festival – Austria – Red Bull Stage
June 17 – Rock City (+Battlecross) – Zurich, Switzerland
June 18 – L’Usine (+Battlecross) – Genève, Switzerland
June 19 – Legend Club Milano (+Battlecross) – Milan, Italy
June 20 – Orto Bar (+Battlecross) – Ljubljana, Slovenia
June 21 – Klub Attack (+Battlecross) – Zagreb, Croatia
June 22 – Randall Club (+Battlecross) – Bratislava, Slovakia
June 24 – Magnet – Berlin, Germany
June 25 – KV Arena (+Lacuna Coil, Battlecross) – Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
June 27 – Graspop Festival – Belgium – Bull Stage
* For more HUNTRESS tour info: www.huntresskills.com/tour-dates
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* For more info on HUNTRESS:
Website: http://www.HuntressKills.com
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Minnesota’s Astral Blood are excited to announce that they will unleash their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP with Tridroid Records. Projected to be released in the summer of 2014 “Astral Blood” will feature 3 tracks of haunting atmospheric Black Metal.
Initially formed in early 2013 by Andrew Rasmussen (Also drummer of Noble Beast), Astral Blood quickly built a buzz for themselves in the underground scene of Minneapolis. By their second show, the band found themselves as opening act for Tesseract and soon after signed with Tridroid Records.
After a couple of line up changes, Rasmussen has now solidified Astral Blood’s lineup by recruiting members of Sept of Memnon and Suffering Hour to fill out the band.
“Our minds and bodies are desperate, languishing shackled in the land of North America, but nothing will ever imprison our souls. We stare out at you from Saturn’s rings. Contained within our hearts, our hearts of winter’s chill, there rages cosmos more violent, erotic, and mysterious than the pitiful world mankind calls home.” – Andrew Rasmussen
Band members:
Andrew Rasmussen – Vocals
Joe Waller – Drums
Tommy Curry – Guitar
Alex Mahaffey – Guitar
Jason Oberuc – Live drums
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(Source: Dewar PR)
* For more info on ASTRAL BLOOD:
Facebook: Astral Blood
Stone.
The US summer is synonymous with bands going on the road and for The Dead Daisies they’ll be spending it on tour with British Classic Rock giant Bad Company led by singer Paul Rodgers and American Southern Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd for dates in the United States starting July 10.
Following the release of their self-titled debut earlier this year, The Dead Daisies are proud to announce the Face I Love EP, out Friday 1 August. The eponymous single drops Friday 20 June along with an innovative interactive Facebook Application that will allow fans to be a part of the album cover art and music video. The Dead Daisies are happy to announce that they have signed and will release their new single and EP with local indie label Social Family Records in Australia and New Zealand.
“This is the first group of songs that Diz, Marco and I have recorded with the Daisies,” declares Fortus. “I haven’t been this excited about a recording in a long, long time and think they really capture what the band has developed in to over the last year of touring. It’s new music for classic rock fans!”
The touring lineup includes Jon Stevens (Noiseworks/INXS) on vocals, David Lowy (Mink/Red Phoenix) on guitar, Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses/Psychedelic Furs) on lead guitar, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake) on bass, Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses/Hookers & Blow) on keys and are pleased to announce the new addition of Brian Tichy (Whitesnake/Foreigner/Billy Idol) on drums.
“I am PSYCHED to hit, and I do mean, HIT!, the road, as well as every drum I can fit on the riser, this Summer with my buds in The Dead Daisies. We clicked the first time and we get to do it again with some of our favorite bands of all time! Bad Company with Simon Kirke! Lynyrd Skynyrd with good bud Michael Cartellone!! Yeah! My goal; groove hard, have fun, and swing for the cheap seats! I look forward to “A Dead Daisies Summer Of Rock, Volume, Ampitheaters, Power And Friends! See y’all there!!! – Brian Tichy
Despite being a band that consists of seasoned rock veterans, The Dead Daisies celebrate technology and are heavily integrated into social media. On Monday, June 23, 2014 The Dead Daisies will launch the “Face I Love” App on their Facebook page and as well as a mobile app. Created to represent the iconic daisy skull logo of the band, Facebook users will be able to upload an image of the face they love to the App to create a photo-mosaic portrait of The Dead Daisies skull – and make it bloom.
“Face I Love is dedicated to all MUSIC FANS around the world especially THE DEAD DAISIES FANS, because without you, we don’t get to do what we do,” attests Stevens. “It’s like having a massive extended family seeing your smiling faces at our shows and for us that makes it all worthwhile.”
When the project comes to a close on July 27, the photo-mosaic portrait of The Dead Daisies’ floral skull, made up of thousands of images of fans of the band, will be used as the artwork for EP, music video, single and other promotional items. The promotion is a true collaboration between the band and their fans, bringing real meaning to the title of the song, “Face I Love”.
Marco Mendoza affirms, “’Face I Love,’ was written for our fans and all the faces we see out in the audience when we play. I believe it was one of the first songs that we all collaborated on in the studio for the first time and BAM!! Magic!!”
This will be the bands second tour of the United States, The Dead Daisies were part of the massive 25-date Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival through the US and Canada, along side Alice In Chains, & Jane’s Addiction among others in August and September of 2013.
The Dead Daisies’ self-titled debut album was released in the US and Canada through Caroline/Universal in August 2013 to exceptional reviews and was a featured iTunes release. Their first single “Lock ’N’ Load”, a track co-written by and featuring legendary guitarist Slash received airplay on radio networks across the U.S. including national airplay on SiriusXM satellite radio, both Alice Cooper’s and Nikki Sixx’s popular syndicated radio programs and was named Rolling Stone’s Daily Download.
The video for the single has been shown on over 20 outlets including play on Much Music, which beams into more than 30 million homes across North America. The song also stormed the UK radio airwaves and was placed on a number of key playlists including Team Rock, Kerrang Radio, and went to number 1 on Planet Rock Radio. It has also received spins on the UK’s largest station BBC Radio 2. Their follow-up second single “Washington” was equally successful and went top 20 on the US Rock radio chart (Mediabase).
This year is set to be a busy year ahead for The Dead Daisies with more dates around the world and the global release of a brand new EP and single in July.
The Dead Daisies Tour Dates (w/ Bad Company & Lynyrd Skynyrd)
July 10 – Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
July 12 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
July 13 – Darien, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 15 – Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheater
July 16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 18 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
July 19 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
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(Source: The Dead Daisies)
* For more info on THE DEAD DAISIES:
Facebook: The Dead Daisies
Website: http://bit.ly/TheDeadDaisies
Stone.
TANK will be touring Brazil this June and here are 2 tour flyers (above & below) to give you the Metal skinny on it all. Be sure to check out the special guest announcement below! Metal be thy name!
As reported by TANK on www.tankofficial.com:
We are very pleased to announce that we will have some very special guests joining us on our first tour of Brazil next month.
We welcome back original Dragonforce frontman ZP Theart to our ranks. We had the privilige of sharing the stage with him at last years Rockhard Festival in Germany and the PPM festival in Belgium.
Joining us on drums will be our old friend and former Sodom member Bobby Schottkowski.
On bass we welcome Barend Courbois who is also a current member of German metallers Blind Guardian.
This line up is designed for Maximum Metal.
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* For more info on TANK:
Facebook: Tank
Website: http://www.tankofficial.com
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