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By Ryan   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

The new, self-titled album from Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE sold 58,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 7 on The Billboard 200 chart. Their third album, "As Daylight Dies", has just been certified gold.  Killswitch Engage landed themselves on the mainstage of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival alongside Bullet For My Valentine, Slayer, and Marilyn Manson. Coming off Disturbed's "Music as a Weapon" Tour these guys have been non stop touring and it has paid off big time. We had a chance to talk to Joel backstage on the Denver stop of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival. He was a truly down to earth nice guy who totally rocked out when he took the stage.....

www.killswitchengage.com

www.myspace.com/killswitchengage

www.facebook.com/killswitchengage

http://twitter.com/Killswitchrocks

www.mayhemfest.com

By Ryan   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

By Ryan   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

During the Denver stop of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival we caught up with Matthew Heafy of Trivium where we talked about the tour, the album they are working on, and what comes after Mayhem.....

www.Trivium.org

www.myspace.com/trivium

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trivium/6816136895

http://twitter.com/matthewkheafy

www.mayhemfest.com

By   Fri, Jul 31, 2009

By   Tue, Aug 18, 2009

There is nothing like the sound of a screaming guitar.  The instrument itself has as distinct of voice as that of a band's lead singer, and the sound for different guitarists is just as unique.  But what makes those axe grinders tick?  Where did their inspirations come from?  What of their backgrounds?  What drove them to pick up this amazing instrument and spin forth their amazing musical talents through its strings?

Welcome to Grinding the Axe. A place where you can find out more about those awesome guitar players you know and love and be introduced to the awesome ones that you don't.

Today features an artist that I have come to admire and respect as musician, but even more so as a person.  A man with a love and passion for music, for life and for being true to who and what you are.  Darwin DeVitis of Carbon 9.

I got to know Darwin through the wonderful world of Myspace when I received a friend request from the band's page, in which he manages.  I fell in love with the music instantly and have featured their work in previous issues of Road Crew Magazine, including an interview with lead vocalist Stacey Quinealty.  But it wasn't just music that forged a friendship between us, it was Superbowl season and it was then I discovered that Darwin is a HUGE Steelers fan.  If you know anything about me, then you know that I myself am a die hard Steelers gal, so I was excited that we could talk about more than just music, but on a personal level as well.  Through football season, hockey season, music, just life in general, I know that my life is more enriched through the different topics of conversation that I've shared with him. 

When I asked if he would like to be the first artist featured, he jumped at the opportunity to do so, but at the same time was so very humble about it, genuinely appreciative of the chance to share more about himself and Carbon 9.  So, without any further ado, I'm going to turn you over the amazing axe grinder for Carbon 9, Darwin DeVitis.

Hey There! Let me take a moment to introduce myself to you all. I am Darwin DeVitis, guitarist for the band Carbon 9 based out of Los Angeles, CA.  I was recently asked to take part in a new column called "Grinding the Axe" by Melisa Cross and jumped at the opportunity to introduce both myself and my band, Carbon 9 to you all. Before I get to the questions, here is a brief history about me, at Melisa's request...

I was born on December 24th (nice xmas gift for Mom and Dad - at least that's what they tell me) in a small town just south of Pittsburgh, PA with my 2 sisters (Jamie & Marcie) and brother (Charles). Some say they could tell by my screaming that I was meant for a future in rock-n-roll. Before I ever picked up a guitar I was, and still am,  a sports freak. Being from Pittsburgh, PA I am a fan of the Steelers, Penguins and yes...even the Pirates. I somehow love and enjoy sports enough to respect and admire all of the teams and people that work hard to make their dreams happen. To this day I relate a lot of what I learned through team sports to playing in a band and how they are quite similar from peewee, to the pros and playing parties and clubs to being signed and touring. Most of my daily routine is writing, practicing or just playing the guitar. When I can, I work out, watch sports and spend quality time with my wife, Sandi, and our boys. (Cole, Rusty &  Vito_our dogs) These are just a few of the things that help balance my life and get me through.  So enough with the background check and on to all those great questions that hopefully will inspire you to pick up a guitar or instrument of choice and start creating away!

Road Crew: At what age did you start playing guitar?

Darwin: I actually started off singing in grade school chorus and plays. Then I started playing the guitar at the age of 10 when a neighbor friend of mine showed me a guitar and we wanted to start a band and take over the world. From that time on my whole world would change!

Road Crew: Did you take lessons or are you self taught?

Darwin: I'm a Mutt...lol.  I started out taking lessons but my teacher didn't want me playing the kind of music I wanted so I stopped and taught myself off of cds and magazines. I would jam along to them in my bedroom at all hours of the night driving my Dad nuts. I have been currently studying the last few years with a great teacher and friend, Dale Turner. He is just amazing. He took me from a self taught mess to being able to understand what everything is supposed to mean.

Road Crew: Who are your influences?

Darwin: Musically, starting out it was Eddie Van Halen, Warren DeMartini, Jake E. Lee, George Lynch, Dimebag, Zakk Wylde, Nuno and all the "Guitar Heros". As I started writing more songs and different styles, I now look at all music genres and try to take and learn something from each that will help me to grow and be better. In life it's been my family and friends and all I choose to surround myself with. I am blessed and very thankful to have some really great people in my life.

Road Crew: When did you realize that this is what you wanted to do as a career?

Darwin: I don't look at playing the guitar as wanting to do it as a career goal. I look at how it takes me to another place whether I am practicing, writing or playing. Around the age of 16, I started focusing more on bands and playing live and once we started playing live that's when I knew this was something special!

Road Crew: How did you break into the music scene?

Darwin: With a lot of hard work, practice, writing songs, playing live and always promoting and meeting people. Eventually all the hard work paid off and you meet the right people and filter out the others.

Road Crew: What type of gear do you use?

Darwin: I use Wayne guitars (custom built Wayne and Michael Charvel), Schecter A-7 (7 string guitars), Ovation acoustics, Rivera Knucklehead amplifiers, GHS strings, Rocktron effects, Boss overdrive, noise gate and compressor pedals, Dunlop 95Q Wah, BBE and Troy Barry's Scream Regulator (for lead boosts)

Road Crew: Being from back east, what was the transition like, moving from back east to out west?

Darwin:  I am from a small town just south of Pittsburgh, PA and I moved to L.A. just after school. Where I grew up it was kind of rural, so I actually looked forward to living in the city. I lived in a small apartment with nothing but my guitars and a Laney half stack. I have worked every kind of job that would let me play in bands and gig without the 2 conflicting. The hardest part is having all your family and friends on the East coast, but it makes you work harder at your goals cause you know you have them pulling for you as well.

Road Crew: When did you hook up with C9, and how did that come about?

Darwin: I joined C9 early 2003. I was in another L.A. band at the time (Cut Throat) and I got a call from Curtis (C9 bassist) to come down and jam with the guys. I learned 5 tunes and we got together at a rehearsal place and it was awesome! The blending of my rock/metal background and the mix of Stacey's programming just gave us something special and we've been writing and pounding away everyday since then.

Road Crew: What track off of The Bull holds the most meaning for you and why?

Darwin: Most meaningful track for me would be "Butterflies " My Mom had just passed away and the song was written for her. I even got to write and read a poem in the bridge section. It's been the hardest thing I have been through and every time I play that track I know my Mom is close by.

Road Crew: How are the tour dates coming along?

Darwin: Being in a new band just coming out it can be a bit tough trying to find the right people to work with and all but we are making progress everyday and can not wait to bring our live show to the venues in other cities.

Road Crew: If you could play one venue or festival in particular, what would it be?

Darwin: That is so tough cause I just want to play! If I had to choose something it would probably be CRUEFest or OzzFest in the U.S. and Download Festival in Europe cause I am a huge fan of the bands that are usually on those bills and I would love the opportunity to sit and pick their brains to learn.

Road Crew: What advice do you have for up and coming guitar players?

Darwin: Practice, Practice, Practice, record yourself and Practice more... Make it fun and something you want to do. Play and create the music that you are passionate about and want to share with the world. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or take criticism, they make you stronger. Have fun!

Carbon 9 is currently working on their tour featuring their latest CD The Bull, which can be purchased at Best Buy stores or by digital download on iTunes.  The video for their 3rd single from The Bull, Crawling Over Me, is in production and will be released soon. (Be sure to check back for a "Between the Sheets" feature by C9's Stacey Quinealty coinciding with the video's release).  For more information about Carbon 9, check them out at Myspace, Facebook and their official website.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

While taking a break in his home studio, Billy Sheehan was kind enough to give me a call and chat about a variety of things from Buffalo wings, to his 3rd solo disc, Holy Cow, to the Mr Big reunion, and much more. In order to find out what, you are going to have to give a listen to the generously spared moments from his busy schedule. Personally, I can't thank him enough for his accommodating ways. Be sure to go pick up Holy Cow and visit his myspace, facebook, and website to let him know what you think of it and him..and of course, don't forget to tell him Road Crew Magazine sent you!!

By   Thu, Aug 06, 2009

On a overcast afternoon in July, with threats of rain, I had a chance to sit down with Our Lady Peace singer, Raine Maida and discuss their then yet-to-be-released disc, Burn Burn. The band was just in the midst of kicking off the supporting tour of their 7th studio disc release, when I caught up with him. We talked about a variety of things before the band hit the stage, to what could of easily been a sell out crowd had it not been for the fact they were playing at the Molson Canadian Canal Concert Series in Lockport, NY. Which is a free series of concerts put on every summer by the town, hosted by a variety of sponsors, with a long list of great famous bands. Our Lady Peace was kicking off this season's series, and what a way to start off a summer! Even Maida and fellow bandmates were surprised at the amount of fans that had turned out for the band's performance that evening. Free tickets or not the band did not fail to deliver, they gave 125% and if you are lucky enough to catch them on this tour..don't miss the chance! In case you were wondering, for the record, the sky never did open that night, but we did get all the *rain* we could ask for!

By   Fri, Aug 14, 2009

EMI Music joins the rest of the world in mourning the legendary musician, inventor and innovator, Les Paul, who passed away at the age of 94. The flag atop the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood has been lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Paul, one of EMI Music's most legendary and innovative recording artists, who first signed with Capitol Records in 1948 and was instrumental in the development of both the Capitol label and Capitol Studios.

Born Lester William Polsfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915, Les Paul was one of the foremost influences on 20th Century sound as one of America's most popular, influential, and accomplished electric guitarists, as well as an early innovator in the development of the solid body guitar. His groundbreaking design would become the template for Gibson's best-selling electric, the Les Paul model, introduced in 1952. Today, countless musical legends still consider Paul's iconic guitar unmatched in sound and prowess. Among Paul's most enduring contributions are those in the technological realm, including ingenious developments in multi-track recording, guitar effects, and the mechanics of sound in general.

Les Paul signed with Capitol Records in 1948. His Capitol recordings garnered him a string of hits, notably 1948's "Brazil," with its six multi-tracked guitar parts, "Vaya Con Dios," and 1951's million-sellers "Mockin' Bird Hill" and "How High the Moon."

1949 saw the birth of "The Les Paul Show" on radio, and by year's end Paul and his frequent musical collaborator, Mary Ford, had married. Between recordings and broadcasts, Paul found time to invent a synthesizer and an effects-generating machine he dubbed the "Les Paulverizer," a wacky contraption that is wittily depicted in Paul and Ford's classic CBS Radio-hosted banter as a beast-like appendage, heavily strapped to the back of its user. Since then, the technology of the "Les Paulverizer" has been put to use every day by producers and musicians from every genre, from classical to punk rock.

When Capitol Records' famous Vine Street building was being built in Hollywood, with its unique "stacked records" design, Paul joked that the idea of a round building was wholly impractical, because it lacked a corner in which to prop a broom. As the final touches were being put on Capitol's new studios, Paul visited and consulted on the design of the studios' now-legendary subterranean echo chambers.

Paul retreated from recording in the late 1970s, turning his focus to live performance, a weekly ritual he enjoyed at New York City's Iridium Jazz Club until his recent hospitalization. Over the years, other world-famous musicians often sat in for a song or two during Paul's two Monday night sets, including Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett and Keith Richards, and Paul also encouraged aspiring players who toted their guitars to his shows, selecting them from the audience to join him onstage for a song.

In 2005, celebrating his 90th birthday, Paul released Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played with Capitol/EMI, featuring collaborations with a veritable who's who of the electric guitar, including dozens of illustrious fans like Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Joe Perry. Les Paul won two Grammy Awards for tracks on the album, for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Rock Instrumental Performance.

Les Paul and Mary Ford were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1977, and Paul was honored with The Recording Academy's Trustees Award in 1983. In 2001, when he earned his fifth Grammy award for his technical achievements, Hillel Resner of Mix Online wrote, "If the music industry has a Ben Franklin, surely that man is Les Paul." In 1988, Paul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Smithsonian Institution has honored Paul with the John Smithson Bicentennial Medal, and in 2008, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Paul with a week-long celebration of his life.

Les Paul is survived by his three sons Lester (Rus) G. Paul, Gene W. Paul and Robert (Bobby) R. Paul, his daughter Colleen Wess, son-in-law Gary Wess, long time friend Arlene Palmer, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A private funeral service will be held in New York. A service in Waukesha, WI will be announced at a later date. Details will follow and will be announced for all services. Memorial tributes for the public will be announced at a future date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Les Paul Foundation, 236 West 30th Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Tea Stain Clothing is partnering with bands to raise money for music related charities.

Participating bands include: Papa Roach, The Donnas, Lovehammers, Framing Hanely, Bangkok Five and One Less Reason. Additional bands will be joining the project in the near future.

The project features sharable widgets that feature a specific style Tea Stain shirt the band has selected as their fundraising shirt. The band’s featured charity style can purchased from the link in the widget. From each sale Tea Stain will donate a portion of the proceeds to the band’s selected music charity. Some selected charities include Little Kids Rock, Rock N Renew and Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

By   Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Primary Wave Music, one of the largest music publishing companies in the United States, announced today its partnership with Motel 6 on a new campaign designed to support touring bands. The first of its kind, the "Rock Yourself To Sleep" campaign will offer six weeks of free lodging to bands on tour, helping to offset the daunting costs of life on the road. The program will kick-off in early September.

The first bands to participate in the program are Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Hit The Lights and Sparks The Rescue.

Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers are on tour now in of support their new CD "The Bear," available Sept. 8th. Hit The Lights are currently on the "Warped Tour," and Sparks The Rescue, fresh off the European leg of the All-American Rejects tour, is out supporting their new album "Eyes To The Sun." The two bands will be touring together this fall.

"Being on the road is an integral part of a band's success," noted Devin Lasker, Partner/Chief Imagination Officer for Primary Wave. "Unfortunately, touring is an expensive proposition, so we created this program to alleviate that burden. We found a partner in Motel 6 who believed in the cause and were as excited as we were to bring this campaign to life."

"Motel 6 is happy to join the campaign and offer weary rock bands a great place to rest and recharge while they're on tour," said Olivier Poirot, CEO of Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6. "We enjoy being able to support the dedicated and creative efforts of young musicians and look forward to seeing them at Motel 6."

Of this new program Alex Roy, lead singer for Sparks The Rescue said, "We are really grateful to Primary Wave and Motel 6 for choosing us to be a part of the "Rock Yourself To Sleep" promotion. The band can't wait to end every night at a Motel 6 this fall when we tour with Hit The Lights. Sparks The Rescue is going to rock hard and sleep well!"

About Primary Wave
Primary Wave is one of the largest music publishers and music marketers in the United States. It is a global music company that markets its unique repertoire, which includes an interest in the Beatles songs written by John Lennon, the catalogs of Kurt Cobain/Nirvana, Steven Tyler/Aerosmith, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Robert Lamm, Jimmy Pankow, and Lee Loughnane of the band Chicago, Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire), Steve Earle, Lamont Dozier, Daniel Johnston, Holly Knight, Sara and Janna Allen, Justin Furstenfeld/Blue October, Six Degrees, Marvin Hamlisch, The Matrix music production team, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and approximately 3,000 titles from a major film music publishing catalog as well as a 50% interest in the original music company Think Music, a joint venture with Pulse Music. In addition, Primary Wave has co-publishing deals with The Airborne Toxic Event, Anberlin, Saving Abel, Shwayze, Albert Hammond jr, New Boyz, John Forte, The Boxer Rebellion, Matt Serletic and Emblem Music Group, Saxon Shore, Steve Morales, Taddy Porter, and The HitterZz as well as marketing and administration agreements with Graham Parker, Katrina and The Waves, Reveille, Evolution Entertainment/Twisted Pictures, QED, Team Baby Entertainment, Andy Razaf, Reggie Watts, Ray J and Gregg Allman. Primary Wave is based in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.primarywavemusic.com

About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For 23 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include Wi-Fi Internet access, free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data ports, and cable channel line-up with premium channels including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www.motel6.com

For more information on the participating bands and their upcoming tour dates visit:
Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers: www.stephenkellogg.com
Hit The Lights: www.myspace.com/hitthelights
Sparks The Rescue: www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue

By   Wed, Aug 26, 2009

WOW IS THE ONLY WORDS TO EXPLAIN THE SHOW FROM INCUBUS!!!

This was the best show of my summer tours that I've seen, and I've been to tons this summer! So the night started off very rainey and didn't want to sit on the lawn so I lucked out and got PIT tickets at the box office. So the show started late also due to the tornado warnings in the area but they weren't going to let weather issues stop the show! The opening band was named The Duke Spirit. I couldn't get into the band but the singer was talented and was an amazing girl frontwoman.

Incubus then hit the stage at 9:30 and they started the set with the hit "Pardon Me" which lifted the band to popularity and they were on fire! The crowd was loud during every song of the night and the set consisted of hits and the lesser known songs by the band. Brandon Boyd is an amazing singer live and in the studio, His voice is powerful and awesome! They would soon get into the song "Nice To Know You" which was another crowd favorite. The 21 song set including an acoustic set lasted an hour and 45 minutes. The acoustic set included popular songs "Drive","Dig", and "Make Yourself" and this was probably one of the best parts of the concert.

Later on in the show songs like "Are You In?","Oil & Water",and the lesser known song "Under My Umbrella" were the loudest receptions of the night for the band, But the most exciting song of the night was during "Wish You Were Here" and you know how during slower songs the fans start bringing out the lighters? Well during the song some guy handed out sparklers through out the pit and everyone started lighting them up! It was amazing and probably the best part on the show, you could tell the band were surprised but really happy. They then would play "Aqueous Transmission" before they left the stage but just to come back out for the 3 song encore. The encore included Japanese import song "Punch Drunk","Light Gernades" and a Prince Cover of "Lets Go Crazy"

Pardon Me
Nice to Know You
Anna Molly
Stellar
Megalomaniac
Circles
Love Hurts
Just a Phase
(Drive)
(Make Yourself)
(Dig)
Under My Umbrella
Are You In?
Oil & Water
Quicksand
A Kiss To Send Us Off 
Wish You Were Here
Aqueous Transmission

Encore:
Punch Drunk
Light Grenades
Lets Go Crazy

"Wish You Were Here"

By   Wed, Aug 19, 2009

By   Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Do you know what October ,6, 2009 ls? If you are a KISS fan You do. It is the release date for the legendary bands First original Material in 11 years. Here is the best part, you can pick it up while you are out shopping at Wal Mart or Sam's Club. Don't Look for it anywhere else because you wont find it. The Name is Sonic Boom and with a retail price of $12 the shelves will be empty quickly! The three disc set contains 2 Cd's and one DVD. The DVD was Recorded at a Recent Concert in Buenos Aires. Then the First Cd contains greatest hits. The second CD contains the band's eagerly awaited New material. The songs are as Follows;

1. MODERN DAY DELILAH
2. RUSSIAN ROULETTE
3. NEVER ENOUGH
4. YES I KNOW (NOBODY'S PERFECT)
5. STAND
6. HOT AND COLD
7. ALL FOR THE GLORY
8. DANGER US
9. I'M AN ANIMAL
10. WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES
11. SAY YEAH


KISS KLASSICS Cd;

1. DEUCE
2. DETROIT ROCK CITY
3. SHOUT IT OUT LOUD
4. HOTTER THAN HELL
5. CALLING DR. LOVE
6. LOVE GUN
7. I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU
8. HEAVENS ON FIRE
9. LICK IT UP
10. I LOVE IT LOUD
11. FOREVER
12. CHRISTINE
13. DO YOU LOVE ME
14. BLACK DIAMOND
15. ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE

BONUS LIVE DVD

1. DEUCE
2. HOTTER THAN HELL
3. C' MON AND LOVE ME
4. WATCHIN YOU
5. 100,000 YEARS
6. ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE

For more information and tour dates go to KISSONLINE.COMThis set will be too hot to handle I hope Wal Mart and Sam's Club can Carry the load.They may be the Nations Biggest retailer but can they handle the "SONIC BOOM"?

A special Thank You To Blaine our newest writer Here at Road Crew for his help with this article.

By   Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Alice in Chains are considered one of the pioneers of the "grunge" music scene. They came along with Nirvana,Pearl Jam,and Soundgarden all from Seattle, But Alice In Chains had a different sound than the other bands from the Grunge scene. They were a mix of heavy metal and acoustic elements and had the harmonized vocals of Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley.

During their successful years in the 90's Singer Layne Staley was dealing with drug abuse like no other, It stuck out the most during the recordings and tour for the album "Dirt" where most of the lyrics were about his addiction to heroin, "Dirt" is the bands most successful album to date. They later on released the Album titled "Alice in Chains" where it would be the last album to feature the voice of Layne Staley.

The Band had then went on hiatus in 1995 since Staley wouldn't clean up his act and later on through the years the world would then see the demise of Layne Staley. On April 19th 2002 the police went into Layne's condo after a friend reported she hadn't heard from him in two weeks, They would soon to find a dead Layne Staley with drug paraphonelia all around him, an autopsy was done and he had died from a speed ball(mixture of cocaine and heroin). They said he had been dead for two weeks and had only weighed 86 pounds.

In 2005 the remaining band members would reunite for a charity concert for the tsunami's that happend in southern Asia. They were joined by guest vocalists from several bands. They then had found vocalist William Duvall who critics label as a "Layne Staley" sound-a-like. They then would go on tour with Velvet Revolver in 2007 and with great reception from critics and fans they decided to do a new album. The album is entitled "Black Gives Way To Blue" and they have already released two singles to the radio and public "A Looking In View" And "Check My Brain". Both songs have been given the thumbs up and the single "A Looking In View" has made it's way to the billboard charts.

"Black Gives Way To Blue" release date is schedualed for September 29th!

For Free Download of "A Looking In View" visit www.aliceinchains.com

"Check My Brain"

By   Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Judas Priest played the Verizon Wireless Theater here in Houston and they brought friends....WHITESNAKE

Possibly one of the best shows I've seen in a while,Judas Priest Rocked the house dressed in RETRO British Steel Attire and Played the whole album plus some more. Whitesnake played a good hour set which I think they were the better band to me.

Whitesnake played about an hour and 15 minutes and then Priest played an Hour and a Half. This tour stop didn't feature band POP EVIL like most stops have had on this tour which was a relief for me because I dislike them alot.

 Whitesnake came out and started off with a song from their newest album "Good To Be Bad" the song being "Best Years" which rocked the fucking house down! Coverdales vocals are spot on despite the rumors of him lip synching but you could tell he wasn't. Then into "Bad Boys" from the classic 1987 Self Titled album. The set contained hits,new songs,and some older Whitesnake that not alot of people may not know. They had a Ten Minute Guitar Duel between Rob Beach and Doug Aldrich which was none less than spectacular! Drummer Chris Fraizer also had a small solo in between "Crying In The Rain" which is another Classic Whitesnake Song. They wound up ending the set with 1o songs and the encore being the typical "Still Of The Night"

Set List

1. Best Years
2. Bad Boys
3. Love Aint No Stranger
4. Slow & Easy
5. Lay Down You Love
6. Guitar Duel
7. Crying In The Rain(Includes Fraizer Drum Solo)
8. Is This Love
9. Give Me All You Love
10. Here I Go Again
11. Still Of The Night

Whitesnake is

• David Coverdale-Vocals
• Rob Beach-Guitar
• Rob Aldrich-Guitar
• Uriah Duffy-Bass
• Chris Fraizer-Drums
• Timothy Drury-Keys 

from British Steel Era.... They started the set off with the British Steel album in its entirety,This seems like a trend for the summer tours now. This album is really damn good and it came out good live thirty years later. Rob Halford sounded pretty good for the most part but not really a crowd interacter, he mostly just stared at the ground or squinted his eyes. British Steel includes the hits "Breaking The Law, "Living After Midnight", and "Metal Gods".

After That they played some hits but also some RARE songs from a long time ago. "You've Got Another Thing Comin'","Victim of Changes" and "Prophecy" which is a song from their latest album "Nostradomus" just to name a few. Priest played 16 songs and the set is pretty much the same each night.

Judas Priest Is

• Rob Halford-Vocals
• Glenn Tipton-Guitar
• KK Downing-Guitar
• Ian Hill-Bass
• Scott Travis-Drums

1. Rapid Fire
2. Metal Gods
3. Breaking The Law
4. Grinder 
5. United 
6. You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise
7. Living After Midnight
8. The Rage
9. Steeler 
10. The Ripper 
11. Prophecy
12. Hell Patrol 
13. Victim Of Changes

Encore:

1. Freewheel Burning
2. Diamonds & Rust
3. You've Got Another Thing Comin'

This show is a definate go see! Whitesnake doesn't come around the USA alot so I would say go see them now while they're out! Judas Priest was also good and you don't see them alot either even though they've been touring a shit load since the new album came out.

By   Fri, Aug 14, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 14, 2009

The Shirts for a Cure Project is proud to announce a very special weekend with The Bouncing Souls, 7 Seconds, Lifetime, Tim Barry and None More Black.  To commemorate this special occasion the phenomenal designer Zak Kaplan has created a series of posters to be sold at the shows – one version per night.  All the proceeds from the sale of the posters will go directly to Shirts for a Cure and the battle against breast cancer. 

The Souls 20^th Year Anniversary celebration rolls into New York and Philly for a set of two night stands – Webster Hall in NY (Aug 20 and 21) and The Trocadero in Philly (Aug 22 and 23).  And as a special treat to all in attendance The Souls will be premièring the full version of The 20^th Anniversary TV Special: jugglers, swearing, dancers, laugh tracks and two new videos!  This will also be The Bouncing Souls last NYC and Philly appearance of 2009 – don’t miss out on the festivities.  To purchase tickets and learn more details about each show please visit Ticketmaster.

Shirts for a Cure will be on hand raising money to help women of all socio-economic backgrounds fight breast cancer.  We will be offering a smattering of our exclusive designed tee shirts and an exclusive hand screened show poster designed by the one and only Rogue State Design.

By   Tue, Aug 11, 2009

The Daniel Pearl Foundation today announced that Matisyahu, the multi-talented music sensation known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop, has joined the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Honorary Committee. Daniel Pearl World Music Days (www.danielpearlmusicdays.org) is a global network of performances that take place annually from October 1(st) to 31(st) to coincide with Daniel Pearl's October 10(th) birthday.

"Music transcends differences and inspires unity. Daniel Pearl understood that and used his music to build bridges across cultural divides and spread friendship," explained Matisyahu. "As a Daniel Pearl World Music Days Honorary Committee Member, I call upon musicians of all faiths and nationalities to join me in adding their voices to unite audiences around their shared humanity and ring the world in 'Harmony for Humanity.'"

Matisyahu (www.matisyahuworld.com) blends infectious melodies and intricate production with classic messages of hope, peace and understanding to create a sound that is undeniably his own. Few artists make an impact as complete as the one he made with his Top 40 crossover hit "King Without a Crown." Here was a true original, the song announced -- a Hasidic Jewish musician from New York City singing reggae songs about his religious devotion. Fans responded, driving Youth, Matisyahu's Grammy-nominated 2006 studio disc, to the top spot on Billboard's reggae albums chart. That album, as well as Matisyahu's previous recording Live at Stubb's, went Gold. Matisyahu will release Light on August 25 (Epic Records). Light finds the multi-talented musician from Crown Heights, Brooklyn displaying his one-of-a-kind voice in a variety of diverse genres, moving through his familiar reggae-soul stylings to dancehall, ska-inflected new wave, pop-rock and acoustic folk.

"We are deeply honored that Matisyahu has joined our distinguished World Music Days Honorary Committee," said Ruth Pearl, mother of Daniel Pearl and co-founder of the Daniel Pearl Foundation. "Danny's love of music spanned all genres and he understood the power of music to connect people beyond their differences. Matisyahu's message of hope, peace and understanding will broaden our outreach to fans and performers all over the world."

Since 2002, thousands of professional and amateur musicians have joined this expanding network of concerts to honor the legacy of journalist/musician Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal South Asia Bureau Chief, who was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in Pakistan shortly after 9/11. These concerts commemorate Pearl's life and work by using the universal language of music to spread a message of hope, unity and "Harmony for Humanity." Other members of the World Music Days Honorary Committee include Herbie Hancock, R.E.M., Sir Elton John, Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, Ravi Shankar, Salman Ahmad, Yefim Bronfman, Theodore Bikel, Ida Haendel, Tania Libertad, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Steve Reich, Mark O'Connor, Russell Simmons, Barbra Streisand and John Williams.

Daniel Pearl World Music Days

World Music Days is an awareness-raising initiative, not a fund-raising program. There is no fee to participate. A simple registration of music event(s) at www.danielpearlmusicdays.org will confirm participation and allow participants to promote their event(s) worldwide.

Once events are registered, participation entails making a brief dedication from the stage, or in the printed program, in support of the "Harmony for Humanity" theme. Last year, artists at more than 1,000 concerts in 59 countries took part in this global initiative.

The Daniel Pearl Foundation

Daniel Pearl's kidnapping and murder by terrorists in Pakistan in 2002 touched millions who never knew him. By developing innovative international programs focused on journalism, music and respectful dialogue, the Daniel Pearl Foundation seeks to counter the hatred and intolerance that took his life. For more information please visit www.danielpearlmusicdays.org

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By   Mon, Aug 10, 2009

Buckcherry are keeping things busy this
fall by releasing an enhanced version of Black Butterfly on September 8,
their first live album, LIVE & LOUD 2009 on September 29 and embarking upon
a North American arena tour with the legendary KISS.

The new edition of BLACK BUTTERFLY, which was made available to iTunes and
other digital service providers in June, includes "Highway Star," the theme
song for TNT's NASCAR coverage as well as the super-sized video, which
intercuts NASCAR footage with the band's performance. BLACK BUTTERFLY was
released in September of last year and brought the band their first Top 10
album debut, landing at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart (the highest
debuting rock album of the week).  It has also earned the titles of Album of
the Year by Entertainment Weekly and Best Rock Album by iTunes critics in
2008, has produced two multi-format rock hits and recently spurred the most
added track at active rock radio with the fourth single, "Talk To Me," off
of the acclaimed album.

LIVE & LOUD 2009 will feature the band's biggest hits like "Sorry" (#2 on
Billboard's Hot AC chart), "Crazy Bitch" (#3, Mainstream Rock), "Lit Up"
(#1, Mainstream Rock), "Ridin'" (#9, Mainstream Rock) and "Everything" (#5,
Active Rock).  The new live album will also feature songs from the band's
current release Black Butterfly.

This fall, Buckcherry will tour with KISS on a trek being routed through
www.eventful.com/KISS.  The site allowed
fans to vote at the website to "demand" what cities they want to see the
tour hit.  More than 8,000 cities and towns were represented on the
fan-submitted list. Tour dates will be announced shortly and will be
available on www.Buckcherry.com.

By   Mon, Aug 10, 2009

It was 40 years ago this August that approximately 500,000 young people made a statement to the world while enjoying 3 days of peace, love and music at what Rolling Stone Magazine would describe as "the greatest event in rock music history".

Despite harsh weather, lack of facilities and a shortage of medical care, legend suggests that 2 young women gave birth at the festival. Eyewitness accounts support the births, and singer John Sebastian is captured on film reporting a birth to the crowd.

Now that these two mysterious individuals are about to celebrate their 40th birthday, a Chicago area concert promoter has launched a worldwide search, and has invited them to step forward and be recognized.

Still Rockin' Productions of Joliet, IL, is hosting a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of that monumental music festival. www.stillrockinproductions.com

Billed as The Heroes of Woodstock, several artists who performed at the original 1969 festival will rock the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA on August 16 at 6pm. The scheduling of this anniversary concert was designed to coincide with the actual date in 1969, as it is quite possibly the Woodstock babies' actual birthday.

"It would be a wonderful tribute to the Woodstock generation if these two individuals would come out of anonymity and be recognized for their 40th birthday", said Dale Thomas, President of Still Rockin' Productions.

The Woodstock babies are asked to provide documentation of their place and date of birth which will be independently researched.

If they choose to be found, they will be honored on stage at the concert and treated to a 'happy birthday' greeting sung by Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Ten Years After, Country Joe McDonald and other 1969 Woodstock veterans. A package of product endorsement offers also awaits the lucky original hippies.

Will they step forward or remain a legend of that epic gathering in 1969?

"If they are out there, what better time to come forward than on your 40th birthday", said Thomas.

For more information surrounding the Woodstock 40th Anniversary, visit www.theheroesofwoodstock.com.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

The new media department at Roadrunner Records have been busy in the laboratory over the past 8 months working on a brand new website designed to make submissions of recorded demos easier for bands hoping to one day get signed to our record label.

At this website, you can join as an ARTIST and upload your best material.

SCOUTS who join can then rate, review and comment the music you submit.

Roadrunner's A&R department will be looking at all of this material every day - listening to submissions and occasionally rating and reviewing songs themselves.

That website is signmeto.roadrunnerrecords.com.

Come to signmeto and check out the hundreds of cool, interesting, cutting-edge and...yes...totally lame bands that have uploaded music to the site. And if you are one of the bands involved - we have nearly 200 new scouts joining daily, so there are plenty of opportunities to get your material reviewed.

It is early days for signmeto, and there are still a lot of improvements that have to be made. We hope for your patience. Jon Satterley, Senior Vice President of New Media, has started a new blog at the regular RR website to discuss, on a weekly basis, the updates, fixes, changes and roadmap for the signmeto website. Check it out here.

Feedback is welcome at the comments area of the blog, and also by using our getsatisfaction feedback widget to the left of every web page at signmeto.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Award-winning author and Vietnam veteran Tim O'Brien has revealed the role music played in the lives of American GIs serving in Vietnam and how the Woodstock festival boosted their morale. In an interview published as part of a limited edition box set entitled Woodstock Experience, he says:

TIM O'BRIEN: "To know there were all these people who felt the same about it as I felt, as I was in it... It felt good. Music helped us bounce to that war. It gave us a soundtrack. One of my strongest recollections of Vietnam - over all the horror and dead people, even stronger than those memories - is the memory of the whole company of us, 100 men, shifting across the rice paddies, right before dusk had settled in and the whole company singing 'Hey Jude'. 'Anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude refrain, don't carry the world upon your shoulders...' That's what the world felt like to us. We were carrying the whole damn war on our shoulders."

O'Brien, a pioneer of 'creative non-fiction', first won literary acclaim for his 1973 memoir If I Should Die In A Combat Zone and, in 1990, his book The Things They Carried was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His work is famous for its conscious confusion of fact and fiction on the premise that art illuminates reality.

TIM O'BRIEN: "Songs like 'White Rabbit' by Jefferson Airplane. I can remember listening to that song in a rice paddy in the middle of nowhere. It captured that hallucinatory, upside-down, inside out, distorted feeling of the war we were fighting. It wasn't about the war but it was how the war felt. You fell down a rabbit hole and all the old values were upside down: thou shalt not kill became you should kill, you better kill. I felt like a white rabbit and so did a lot of the guys with me, just falling down this rabbit hole of war."

"While you're there your thoughts aren't of global communism and containment, they're about that rice paddy and that tree line and this gun in my hand."

Tim O'Brien's interview is published as part of a limited edition multimedia boxed set, Woodstock Experience, from UK-based publishers Genesis Publications. Celebrating the iconic music festival's 40th anniversary, the set approaches the cultural, musical and historical importance of Woodstock from a number of different angles. Tim O'Brien's position is clear:

TIM O'BRIEN: "In the end 'Nam was the centre of Woodstock. If there wasn't a war called Vietnam going on, recollections of Woodstock would be truly different - it would be one more jamboree. Because there was a war that the music was bouncing off, it made it an important social event in the history of this country."

"What's really cool is that, all these years later, after Woodstock and after 'Nam, the music endures. Somehow that's a kind of revenge. Who remembers the names of the admirals and the generals? Very few people, but the music endures."

Woodstock Experience is a two-volume boxed set limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide. Volume One is the definitive oral history of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, in which nearly 70 contributors share their personal memories of the world's most iconic music festival. Contributors include Graham Nash, David Crosby, John Sebastian, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Cocker, The Band and Ravi Shankar, as well as audience members, photographers, artists and Woodstock producers Artie Kornfeld and Joel Rosenman. Woodstock's Executive Producer, Michael Lang, is also the project's Executive Editor and, along with his own story, provides letters, notes, contracts and more from his personal archive.

Volume Two features the previously unseen photographs of the late Dan Garson, taken as a 17-year old student. In addition there are loose-leaf essays, a specially pressed vinyl record featuring Santana and Jefferson Airplane live at Woodstock, a facsimile hand-drawn site map, a fine-art print by legendary Sixties artist Peter Max, and an original festival ticket with every set. This collection of artefacts is housed in a three-part folding box featuring two specially created screen-printed artworks by the world's leading graphic designer, Shepard Fairey.

Only 1,000 of these boxed sets are available worldwide, each one signed by both Michael Lang and Arlo Guthrie.

Woodstock Experience signed by Michael Lang and Arlo Guthrie - the limited edition box set of 1,000 copies, is available only through Genesis Publications: www.genesis-publications.com; tel: +44(0)1483 540970; price: £395.

About Genesis Publications
In 1974, Brian Roylance founded Genesis Publications with a vision to create limited edition books true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship, and to establish a community shared by authors and readers. In 1995, he found himself explaining the nature of hand-bound books in an interview with the New York Times. 'I suppose to some extent I am stuck in a time warp. I don't know of many people who go to this much trouble to produce a book anymore. But I think there is a future for it.' Today, Genesis is headed by Brian's son and daughter - Nicholas and Catherine - and continues to flourish, producing hand-signed, limited-edition volumes with outstanding authors that have recently included musicians such as Brian Wilson and The Rolling Stones, visual artists such as Shepard Fairey and Sir Peter Blake, and contributing writers such as Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Over 35 years publishing, Genesis's subscribers are to be found in over 50 countries across the globe. 'Woodstock Experience' is the latest offering from Genesis.

Website: www.genesis-publications.com

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, an annual gathering of music, technology, digital music, and media professionals takes place on August 27 and 28, 2009 in San Francisco. Bandwidth explores the evolving musical experience -- how people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to new music -- with a focus on marketing, fan behavior, current trends, and future forecasts.

Featured at this year's conference will be a conversation with Charles Caldas, CEO, Merlin. With 20 years of experience within the independent music industry, Charles Caldas is particularly passionate about using his skills and knowledge to ensuring that the independent sector moves into the new world of emerging technology and distribution in the healthiest, fairest and strongest manner possible.

Charles Caldas joins previously announced keynote speakers Cory Ondrejka, Executive Vice President, Digital Marketing for EMI; Livia Tortella, GM/EVP of Marketing and Creative Media at Atlantic Records; Ian Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Topspin, and Jeff Price, founder and CEO of TuneCore. Each speaker will provide a unique perspective on the current state of the industry and identify the key opportunities and challenges for today's music, digital music, media, and tech professionals.

More speakers will be announced shortly. The deadline for the early registration rate of $375 is August 10th. Visit the Bandwidth Conference website for registration and further details at http://www.bandwidthconference.com

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

INXS Autobiography Give Away

You read the article, now here's your chance to win the official autobiography.

While working on the article Life After Rockstar:INXS, I found INXS Story to Story: The Official Autobiography and thought, how cool would it be to make this available for our readers to try to win.  I mean, how often is it that you happen across the official story of the band you happen to be highlighting in a story without purposfully looking for it.

So here is your chance to have my luck in finding the INXS story become your luck in owning the INXS story.  Best of all putting your name in the hat is free.  All you have to do is sign up and become a subscriber to Road Crew Magazine, then leave a comment on this article that includes your username.  That's it.  Then check back on August 31st when we randomly draw the winner.
 
Good Luck!!

By   Mon, Jun 29, 2009

Merriam-Webster defines supernova as:

     a.  The explosion of a star in which the star may reach a maximum intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun.

     b.  One that explodes onto prominence or popularity; also; superstar

The first definition can be used when you take 3 mega stars and join them together in one band.  An explosion of talent that came together in the form of Gilby Clarke, Jason Newsted and Tommy Lee.  That band?  Supernova.

The second definition can be used when you take 15 singers and give them the chance to audition to front a montage of musicians already at scorching superstar caliber.  The result?  Rockstar: Supernova.

Following the form of the first season, the contestants chose the songs they would cover, fighting for the chance at times to share the stage with Gilby, Tommy, Jason or Dave Navarro.   Unlike season one, they also had the chance to rock a Supernova song with band starting during week 7.  Dilana Robichaux was the first contestant to be chosen for that honor.  Another striking similarity between the two seasons was that both times the final five came down to three men and two women, but in season two, a woman would crack the  final two.

In taking a look at life after Rockstar:Supernova, Road Crew Magazine brings to light the careers of Storm Large, Magni Asgeirsson, Toby Rand, Dilana Robichaux and Lucas Rossi.

#5 Storm Large

Although some of Storm's performances, such as her rendition of Gloria Gaither's I Will Survive, brought harsh criticisms from Supernova and Dave, (which in turn brought boos from the crowd), her sultry voice and her energetic stage presence took her all the way to the final five.  In week 10, she performed her original song Ladylike, which would hit #5 on Billboard's Hot 100.

While she didn't become the lead singer for Supernova, she was booked alongside fellow competitor Magni Asegirsson to be the opening act for Supernova's 2007 tour, but due to financial reasons, both she and Magni were cut from the bill.

Since the show, Storm has made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performed the Star-Spangled Banner both on the ESPN's The Contender and at NBA's Portland Trail Blazer's opening home game of the 2006-07 season.  She is also still rockin the stage with her band Storm and the Balls and can be found on her official website, myspace, and on facebook.

#4 Magni Asgeirsson

Magni Asgeirsson, aka Ice Man joined the Rockstar cast, leaving behind family and friends in his native country of Iceland to throw his hat into the ring and battle it out, trying to become the voice of Supernova.

With captivating covers of Coldplay's Clocks, Jimi Hendrix's Fire and a crowd pleasing original song entitled When The Time Comes, Magni fought his way into the final four before saying goodbye.  Upon returning home to Iceland, an estimated crowd of 8,000 people welcomed the singer home.

Today, Magni is signed with Spectra Records, fronting his native band, Á móti sól, who is currently working on their 8th album, and will be playing the 5th annual Bræðslan Music Festival the last weekend of July, '09.

For more info, you can check out Magni on myspace and facebook.

#3 Toby Rand

Toby Rand took to the Rockstar stage becoming an instant favorite with the crowds and made huge impressions on Supernova as well.  The Australian singer brought electricity to the sets and made a native phrase "Evs", meaning "whatever", a household term.

Toby had the highest number of encore performances out of all of the contestants; week 2 with Somebody Told Me, week 9 with Rebel Yell, and in week 10 with his original song Throw It Away, in which he performed in the memory of the late Steve Irwin who had passed away that week.  But while his connection with the crowd was second to none, Toby would only reach third in the competition, to the disappointment of many.

Since the show, Toby has rejoined his native band Juke Kartel, who opened for Nickelback and Seether during their recent Australian tour as well as released their debut album, Nowhere Left To Hide, in April of 2009. 

Find out more about Toby and Juke Kartel check out:

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Official Website

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#2 Dilana Robichaux

Dilana Robichaux took command of the rockstar stage, bringing her smoky vocals and a stage presence that was undeniably spectacular.  Unafraid to fight for songs she wanted, at one point during the competition she dared Toby to run around the pool naked for a song.  Toby in turn laid the same dare to her, in which she rose to the challenge for the song she was fighting for.

She captivated the judges, the crowd and the viewers week after week with her brilliant covers of songs like Nirvana's Lithium, The Cranberries Zombie, The Police's Roxanne and Tracy Bonham's Mother Mother.  But despite being a dominating factor, Dilana would only make it to the runner up position in the competition.

Since the shows end, Dilana is still rocking music lovers who are there for her with open arms.  In 2008, she signed with Hurricane Records and recorded her album Darklight.  Sadly, not only would the album not be released by Hurricane, Dilana herself was released from her contract due to the label shutting down.

Dilana keeps her fans updated through myspace, facebook, her official website, and twitter with posts about her upcoming shows and events and what's going on with her.

Her current single Hangover was released on June 9th, 2009 and can be found on iTunes.

Rockstar: Supernova Winner Lucas Rossi

From it's season opener, to it's finale, one of the fan favorites worldwide was Lucas Rossi.  The Canadian singer never found himself in the bottom three, facing elimination until week 10.  He continued to gain praise from fans and supernova alike covering songs such as Bittersweet Symphony by the Verve, Creep by Radiohead and his original song Headspin.

At the show's finale, he stood side by side with Dilana awaiting the band's decision, who made the announcement they had to go with the fans, who gave the majority of the votes to Lucas.

I had the opportunity to ask Lucas a few questions about his life after Rockstar:Supernova.

Road Crew:  What was the transition like, changing from playing club type venues to arenas?

Lucas:  Awesome, I thought it was unbelievable to play for almost 7 thousand people a night. Quite overwhelming.

Road Crew:  What was it like touring and performing with such high caliber musicians like Tommy, Jason and Gilby?

Lucas:  It was rad and very humbling to say the least although Jason didn't not make the tour due to injuries. We had Johnny Clot play bass. He was the Black Crows bassist.  He was sooooo cool me and him became very close.

Road Crew: How did the end come for Supernova and who informed you the band was breaking up?

Lucas:  I wanted to move on and do my solo project"stars down" and explore different avenues.

Road Crew:  What direction did your career take once the bad was officially dissolved?

Lucas:  I started touring with my acoustic guitar because I thought it was very important to show the fans that i wasn't a one trick pony and I wasn't just the winner of a television show

Road Crew: Since Supernova, what has been your greatest challenge as a musician?

Lucas:  The biggest challenge has been maintaining my life as a musician. Paying my bills from constant touring , working at it everyday ,writing a song or two a day,trying to be the best every single day ,keeping tight with the fans and loving and respecting how much time they all take to love and support me always.  My fans rock big time :)

Road Crew: How did you go about putting together your current band Stars Down, and how did you come about the band's name?

Lucas: I met the fine gentlemen at a benefit concert for the voices of Uganda and we all hit it off. German Briseno, the bass player I knew prior to the benefit. The name means bringing yourself back to reality and and being lost in your own black hole or ego.  For me at least. Ha

Road Crew:  Do you have any current tour plans or CD release?

Lucas:  Soon, very soon.

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Mon, Aug 31, 2009

Welcome to This Day In Rock. Lets take that stroll down musical memory Lane.

On this day in 1968, The album "Fresh Cream" By the band Cream enters the bill board charts.

In 1969 Bob Dylan plays his first live concert since a motorcycle accident that nearly killed him three years earlier.

On this day in 1973 "Live & Let Die" earns a gold  record.

In 1976 A court found George Harrison guilty of subconscious plagiarism with the song "My Sweet Love"

Stevie Wonder and Bonnie Raitt Sing the song "Amazing Grace" at Stevie Ray Vaughn's memorial service in 1990. Here is one of my favorites by  him!

Wow There is just nothing today!!!! I hope you have a great start to your work week . That's all for now, until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!!!

By   Fri, Aug 28, 2009

On Monday August 31^st THE USED will rock the Twitter-sphere with the FIRST EVER 24-hour tweet-for-ticket album listening party for fans.  The admission? ONE TWEET GETS YOU IN. Built by Culture Jam Labs and Warner Bros Records, the virtual listening party for Artwork, the new album from The Used, will give fans the chance to stream the entire album in exchange for one tweet on the release date.  The listening party will be hosted exclusively on http://twitter.theused.net/.

Fans can enter this exclusive album listening party by turning their social Twitter updates into digital currency – essentially purchasing a ticket to the event with one tweet by tweeting the suggested message “You can listen to the new @wearetheused album #Artwork today for 24 hours only at http://twitter.theused.net/. ONE TWEET GETS YOU IN.”

Once inside the listening party, fans can stream Artwork in its entirety, see other fans participating in the listening party, and be some of the first to purchase the album on itunes, Rhapsody or TheUsed.net.  As a special bonus, fans will also be able to stream two B-sides, “On The Cross” (Save Yourself Mix), and “In A Needle” along with the album.

Artwork is the fourth studio album from Reprise Records artists The Used.  Early critical acclaim for the Matt Squire-produced Artwork has been effusive.  Outburn (which the band currently graces the cover of) praised its “humbling ability to sound scrappy and raw while being perfectly polished and huge,” while Alternative Press states "The Used have delivered not only the definitive album of their career but arguably one of the best records you'll hear in 2009. 4 ½ stars."

By   Fri, Aug 28, 2009

WHAT:          Rob Zombie will celebrate the release of his new movie, H2:  Halloween 2, by hosting “Rob Zombie’s Halloween in August,” the weekend-long special featuring horror-themed rock hand-picked by Zombie himself.

                        Zombie will discuss creating and writing H2:  Halloween 2, his thoughts on Michael Myers, his favorite horror movies and scenes, music’s importance to film making and his favorite Halloween costume as a child.  

                        During “Rob Zombie’s Halloween in August,” listeners will also hear music from Zombie’s bands White Zombie and Rob Zombie, as well as Powerman 5000, Deftones, System Of A Down, Korn, Disturbed, Sevendust, Pantera and music from the Halloween soundtracks.

WHERE:         Octane, SIRIUS channel 20 and XM channel 48.

WHEN:            Friday, August 28 at 9:00 am ET through Monday, August 31 at 3:00 am ET.

 MORE:           SIRIUS XM’s Octane is an uncensored look into the world of pure hard rock. Listeners will hear Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down, Linkin Park, Chevelle, Shinedown, Sevendust, Mudvayne, Drowning Pool, Staind. P.O.D. and more.

                       
For more information, visit www.sirius.com/octane or www.xmradio.com/octane.  

About SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather.

SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge®, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball®, NASCAR®, NBA, NHL®, and PGA TOUR®, and broadcasts major college sports.

SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target, Sam's Club, and Wal-Mart.

SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic® service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets.

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

Hello friends and Welcome To This Day In Rock. Lets take that walk down Musical Memory Lane.

On this day in 1960 Barry White is released from Prison for theft.

On this day in 1965 Decca Records signs the Rolling Stones for 5 years.

On this day in 1965 the number three song is "California Girls" By the Beach Boys. Meanwhile Sonny & Cher Knocked "Help" By The Beatles out of the #1 spot with "I Got You Babe"

"Hello I Love You" By The doors is given a Gold record on this day in 1968.

On this day in 1969 Paul & Linda McCartney have a healthy baby girl whom they name Mary after Paul's Mum!

In 1971 the song "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band reaches the highest it will get at #3.


On this day in 1984 The Jacksons broke records for ticket sales to concerts, when after two months they had already sold over a Million tickets.

Well Friends that's all for today until tommorw.......

PEACE!!!

Wed, Aug 26, 2009

Hello Friends Welcome to this Hump day edition of This Day In Rock. now lets take that stroll down musical memory lane.

1967 saw the release of "Purple Haze" By Jimi Hendrix. It May have been far ahead of its time because it only reached #65 on the Billboard charts.
 
"Harper Valley PTA" Goes Gold on this day in 1968.

The Single "Hey Jude" by the Beatles is released By Apple.It would end up being their Biggest Selling hit Selling over 6 million copies!

On this Day in 1970 Jimi Hendrix performs Live for the last time. The Next Month he would be found dead from an overdose of sleeping pills.

On this day in 1972 "Brandy" goes#1 it will be the Bands only Number one hit.

In 1987 Sonny Bono Announced He was running for Mayor of Palm Springs, California.

On this day in 1989 Ringo Starr wins a lawsuit against a producer to prevent the producer from releasing material Starr considered to Be of "inferior quality".

On this day in 2003 Rolling Stone Magazine named Jimi Hendrix The Greatest Guitar Player I Rock History.

Well friends that's all for today, until tomorrow......

PEACE!!! 

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19 years ago, Green Day released their debut album entitled "1039/Smooth" on punk upstart label Lookout Records. Since then, they have undeniably become one of the most successful rock bands of our time. Nine albums later, the band released "21st Century Breakdown" to wide critical acclaim.

In anticipation of this latest release and the accompanying concert tour, Warner Brothers/Reprise decided to re-issue all previous Green Day releases on vinyl -including the band's vast collection of 7" singles. Warner/Reprise selected Furnace MFG to manufacture, assemble, and prep each title for retail-ready distribution.

Furnace was especially proud to work on two additional limited edition, direct-to-consumer, multi-disc sets during this process. The first was a comprehensive custom box set including all 21 of Green Day's 7" singles. The second was a multi-record set of "21st Century Breakdown", which broke out each of the three acts of this "punk rock opera" onto its own 10" record. This set was packaged in a hardbound cover containing a 60 page book and the complete retail CD.

"Working on this series has been especially exciting for me," relates Furnace MFG President, Eric Astor. "The first time I saw Green Day was in 1990. They played in a friend's living room in Tempe, Arizona and they completely blew us away! I've been a huge fan ever since". He adds, "It's a great feeling to know the same DIY work ethic that has made Green Day a huge success in the music business is also the reason why Furnace MFG is still standing strong today, after 13 years in business."

About Furnace MFG: In business since 1996, Furnace MFG is a recognized leader in CD and DVD duplication, replication, and vinyl record manufacturing and packaging.
http://www.furnacemfg.com/vinyl

About Green Day
http://www.greenday.com

Tue, Aug 25, 2009

Hell Friends  sorry about the delay on todays column! Lets take that walk down Musical Memory Lane!

On this Day in 1970 Plymouth Guild Hall in Plymouth, England debuted Emerson Lake And Palmer.

On this day in 1973 Bobby Darin performs his Final concert at the Las Vegas Hilton.

In 1976 Boston Releases their first album titled "Boston"

"Baby I Love Your Way" peaked at # twelve in 1976.

On this day in 1979 "My Sharona" By  The Knack Hit # 1 and stayed there for 6 weeks.

John Mellencamp became a Grandfather on this day in 1988 he was only 38 years young!

On thiss day in1994 Jimmy Buffett had a close call when his plane flipped during takeoff and landed in water. Luckily He swam to where he was safe.

On this day in 1994 Billy Joel and Christine Brinkleys Divorce became official.

Well That's all for today, until tomorrow.......

PEACE!!!!!!!!!

By   Tue, Aug 25, 2009

By   Tue, Aug 25, 2009

Wishfire Records and MVD Audio are proud to announce the release of The Cruxshadows - Quicksilveron September 8th worldwide.
 
A year after the release of their third consecutive top 10 Billboard singleImmortal,The Cruxshadows are showing once again why they are an international leader in dark electronic music. Their new single Quicksilver is a hard hitting, dance floor dominating track with thought provoking lyricaldepth, compelling melodies, and a chorus that will stay with you long after the
music ends.
 
The Cruxshadows bring their signature blending of punchy guitar, counterpoint violins, and synthesizer based textures together with words that tie the music to your world. Quicksilver contains 3 versions of the title track, as well as two additional new songs - "Avalanche" and "Roland".
 
This is the first single released by the band's newly formed label, Wishfire Records. It was established to give the band the freedom they needed tofurfill their unique artistic vision. As The Cruxshadows vocalist and founder of Wishfire Records, Rogue comments:
 
"So much has changed in the music industry in the last few years. Bands like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails created a new paradigm that has forever altered things. Its now possible for us to reach our audience as never before, and still eliminate some of the difficulties associated with the traditional artist to label recipe. We are able to assume control of our own artistic direction. I think we are better able to understand and fulfill our potential as artists. Its streamlines the system and
puts power back in the hands of those that created the music."
 
 
To kick off the release of their new single, The Cruxshadows will be performing at Dragon*Con 2009 (September 4 - September 7, 2009) - the largest multimedia, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US. Last year, their stage show drew over 10,000 frenzied fans.
 
The band's "Quicksilver Tour" started in Europe in August and highlights included an outdoor performance at Germany's Mera Luna Festival, as well as the Dutch Summer Darkness Festival.  Their upcoming shows in support of their new single will take them to the USA, South America, and back to Europe. So much of what the band does live is completely unique. With two electric violin players and trained ballerinas executing fully choreographed dancing, their live performances seems to be a bit like a three ring circus.
 
Ringleader and original founding member Roguebelieves that a major part of the bands popularity is the bands connection to their fans, and their outstanding live show. This year the band has been nominated for consideration in the prestigious LEA (Live Entertainment Awards) in Germany for best live performing indie band in Europe
 
The Cruxshadows have also unveiled a new guitar player in Cassandra Luger, as well as some exciting change ups in the dancer department.
 
Musix & Sonic Seducer present The Cruxshadows - "Quicksilver Tour" 2009
http://www.cruxshadows.com/ / www.myspace.com/cruxshadows /www.wod.de
19.08.2009 D-Wendlingen/Neckar, Live
20.08.2009 D-Würzburg, Posthalle
21.08.2009 A-Wien, Szene
22.08.2009 CZ-Prag, Exit Music Hall
23.08.2009 H-Budapest, Dürer Kert
________
DragonCon- Labor Day Weekend Saturday night/Midnight- Atlanta GA
Headlined by the Cruxshadows
www.dragoncon.org
Gothic Cruise- Oct 11- 18th 2009/ Headlined by Cruxshadows-
Carnival Cruise lines
Departing from Tampa Florida
www.gothiccruise.com
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04.11.2009 RA-Buenos Aires, tba
05.11.2009 RCH-Santiago, Blondie Club
06.11.2009 RCH-Valparaiso, Blondie Club
07.11.2009 CO-Bogota, tba
08.11.2009 PE-Lima, Discoteque VOCE
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20.11.2009 D-Dresden, Strasse E
21.11.2009 D-Magdeburg, Factory
22.11.2009 D-Bremen, Tivoli
24.11.2009 D-Osnabrück, Lagerhalle
25.11.2009 D-Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
27.11.2009 UK-Sheffield, Corporation
28.11.2009 UK-tba
29.11.2009 UK-Leeds, The Cockpit
30.11.2009 UK-York, Fibbers
01.12.2009 UK-Sunderland, Independent
02.12.2009 UK-Liverpool, Masque
03.12.2009 UK-Manchester, Moholive 1
04.12.2009 UK-Birmingham, Eddie's Rock Club
05.12.2009 UK-London, Islington Academy
06.12.2009 NL-Rotterdam, Baroeg
08.12.2009 D-Nürnberg, Der Hirsch
09.12.2009 A-Linz, Posthof (+ dAVOS)
12.12.2009 I-Florence, Siddhartha
15.12.2009 CH-Zürich, Abart
16.12.2009 D-Aachen, Musikbunker
17.12.2009 D-Duisburg, Pulp
19.12.2009 D-Leipzig, Theaterfabrik
20.12.2009 D-Erfurt, Centrum
21.12.2009 D-Berlin, K17
22.12.2009 D-Hannover, Musikzentrum
23.12.2009 D-Hamburg, Logo
weitere Termine in Vorbereitung / more dates under construction
 

By   Mon, Aug 24, 2009

Vancouver’s latest breakthrough rock band Theory of A Deadman will be launching a 36-date U.S. tour this fall as direct support to Daughtry.  The two-month run kicks off on October 19^th in Topeka, KS and wraps up on December 20^th in Evansville, IN. Openers Cavo are also signed on to the bill. 

 Theory of a Deadman have been enjoying great success in 2009. The band’s latest album, Scars & Souvenirs, was recently RIAA Gold-certified, and is quickly heading towards platinum. The album’s latest single, “By The Way” is currently #21 at Active Rock and #22 at Rock formats. Fan favorite “Not Meant To Be” peaked at #3 at Hot A/C and is currently #21 at Top 40, with an audience of 10.8 million and growing. The video, which features American Idol’s Kara DioGuardi, is currently Top 20 at Fuse and in daily rotation at CMT Pure.  “Wait For Me” is also climbing the charts, with a current position of #44 at Hot A/C. “Hate My Life” peaked at #5 at Active Rock. The first two singles “So Happy” and “Bad Girlfriend” both reached #1 on the Active Rock charts and Top 10 at Modern Rock. Scars & Souvenirs is Theory’s best-selling album to date.

Theory of a Deadman are currently on tour with Cruefest II, playing to the masses across America.

The dates are as follows:

October 19        Topeka, KS                  Kansas ExpoCentre

October 21        Omaha, NE                   Omaha Civic Auditorium

October 22        Ames, IA                      Hilton Coliseum

October 24        Madison, WI                 Alliant Energy Center

October 25        Peoria, IL                     Peoria Civic Center

October 26        Ft. Wayne, IN                Allen County War Memorial  Coliseum

October 28        Lansing, MI                   Breslin Events Center

October 29        Saginaw, MI                   Dow Events Center

October 31        Toledo, OH                    Lucas County Arena

November 2       Toronto, ON                  Air Canada Centre

November 4       Youngstown, OH             Covelli Centre

November 5       Reading, PA                  Sovereign Center

November 6       Atlantic City, NJ              Trump Taj Mahal

November 12     Greensboro, NC              Greensboro Coliseum

November 13     Highland Heights, KY       The Bank of Kentucky Center

November 14     Huntington, WV             Big Sandy Superstore Arena

November 16     Wilkes-Barre, PA             Wachovia Arena

November 17      Bridgeport, CT                Arena at HarborYard    

November 19     Fairfax, VA                      Patriot Center

November 20    Charlottesville, VA            John Paul Jones Arena

November 30    Gainesville, FL               Stephen Connell Center

December 1      Tallahassee, FL             Tallahassee County Civic Center

December 2      Pensacola, FL                Pensacola Civic Center

December 4      Birmingham, AL               BJCC Arena

December 5     Louisville, KY                Broadbent Arena

December 7        Tupelo, MS              BancorpSouth Arena

December 8      Bossier City, LA            CenturyTel Center

December 9      Lafayette, LA               Cajundome       

December 11      Corpus Christi, TX        American Bank Center

December 12      San Antonio, TX          Freeman Coliseum

December 13       Austin, TX                  Frank Erwin Center

December 15     Tulsa, OK                    BOK Center

December 16      Jonesboro, AR          ASU Convocation Center

December 18      Little Rock, AR          Verizon Arena

December 19      Southaven, MS         DeSoto Civic Center

December 20     Evansville, IN            Roberts Stadium

Mon, Aug 24, 2009

Good Morning Friends and Welcome to another edition of This Day In Rock. Its Monday  and the beginning of a new work week. I hope your week is a good one! Now lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1963A Rock N' Roll First was achieved By Stevie Wonder When He achieved a number one album and single on the same day.

The song "Be My Baby" became The Ronettes Only Top Ten single on this day in 1963.

The Holiday Inn of Flint Michigan Gets a Big surprise when Keith Moon Of The Who drives his Lincoln into the pool in 1968

On this Day In 1969 John Lennon  wrote, rehearsed and recorded "Cold Turkey" It was a song about him overcoming his heroin addiction. Although  it was contriversal and Many Stations refused to play it it still made the top 30 in the US.

On this day in 1987 Donny Osmond released his first single in 10 years called "I'm in it for Love"


Well friends thats all for today, until tomorrow.......

PEACE!!!!!!!!!

By   Sun, Aug 23, 2009

Def Leppard has been on the road the last month and this tour is the 10th most grossing tour according to the last box office numbers. The Tour is including Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick. Def Leppard is one of the biggest bands to come from the 80's with hits like "Photograph" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me". Poison is a group from the 80's and their popularity has been gained thanks to lead singer Bret Michaels reality show "Rock Of Love", their hits are "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Nuthin' But a Good Time". Cheap Trick is a band from the 70's and are a well established band with hits like "I Want You To Want Me" and "Surrender".

The Show started at 7PM and Cheap Trick Then hit the stage with a recorded intro. It's rare to find a band from that far back like Cheap Trick and they have all their original members in the band so it was really cool to see! Robin Zander was A++ on all the songs they played! They started the set with "Way of The World" an old classic song, then went straight into the fan favorite "I Want You To Want Me". Then from here on out Rick Nielson introduces the band and talks in-between every song. They also played "Sick Man Of Europe" and "These Days" from their latest album "The Latest". They played a short 45 minute set and were off right at 7:45.

1. Way of the World
2. I Want You To Want Me
3. These Days
4. She's Tight
5. Don't BE Cruel
6. Sick Man of Europe
7. Dream Police
8. The Flame
9. Surrender

After a 15 minute set change and it's 8PM Poison hits the stage with their very predictable set. Another band with all their original members and the band was tight. They started their set with "Look What The Cat Dragged In" and Bret sounded really bad so I figured he may just be rusty and will get better through out the night. They then went into "Ride The Wind" and Bret STILL sounded like crap, It was disappointing too because I've seen Poison before and they were one of the best live shows I've seen. He then went into thanking all the "Rock Of Love" fans and saying that there will be a new show on VH1 soon. The set was a greatest hits set and the same set they've been playing for a long time now. The band CC Deville, Bobby Dall, and Rikki Rocket were on fire and did great but Bret was just terrible sounding. They played for an hour and were off at 9PM, I Kinda think that Cheap Trick and Poison should just swap spots on this tour because I think Cheap Trick is the Bigger and Better band.

1. Look What The Cat Dragged In
2. Ride The Wind
3. Your Mama Don't Dance
4. CC Guitar Solo
5. Fallen Angel
6. Something To Believe In
7. Unskinny Bop
8. Rikki Rocket Drum Solo
9. Every Rose Has Its Thorn
10. Talk Dirty To Me
11. Nuthin' But A Good Time

30 Minute set change and at 9:30 PM the lights go off and a video popped up on the screen with a visual history of Def Leppard and a guitar solo playing with it. The band comes out and started the set with "Rock Rock! (Til You Drop)" from their "Pyromania" album and this came as a surprise to me, they then would go into a fan favorite and a favorite of mine too "Rocket". This band is just amazing live and Joe sounded great along with the band who is always just spectacular. This set list is also just pretty much a greatest hits set but heard some songs I didn't hear the first time and also 1 song from their latest album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge". Joe Elliot came out and thanks everyone for coming out and then asked if we'd want to join the band for a minute. Then you see Phil, Vivian, and Joe with acoustic guitars and break into an acoustic set. They go into "Two Steps Behind You" and then do most of "Bringin' On The Heartbreak". The Last part of "Bringin On The Heartbreak" went into the electric version and after that the band played the instrumental song "Switch 625". "Switch 625" was awesome to hear live and Is one of the best instrumental songs. Next few songs were the big hits but also great live just because of the crowd singing along. The crowd was loud and also sold out.

1. Rock Rock!(Til You Drop)
2. Rocket
3. Animal
4. Cmon Cmon
5. Foolin'
6. Love Bites
7. Rock On
8. Two Steps Behind
9. Bringin' On The Heartbreak
10. Switch 625
11. Hysteria
12. Armageddon It
13. Pour Some Sugar On Me
14. Photograph
15. Rock Of Ages
16. Lets Get Rocked

Overall I would say people should go see this show, it's really a good show besides from what I saw from Poison. Get there early to check out the "great" Cheap Trick and Pick up their album "The Latest" in stores now.

By   Fri, Aug 21, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The original 1968 version of the mother of all zombie films, George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead", has risen from the dead -- literally -- as the film's 3D conversion is complete and its world premiere is now set. San Diego based 3D producer PassmoreLab, in conjunction with the Johnny Ramone Army, has confirmed that the World Premiere of the movie will take place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 3, 2009, as a part of the 5th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute.

Ramones' guitarist Johnny Ramone created the enduring template for punk rock guitar. With his blazing power chords and brutal licks energizing Ramones' classics like "Blitzkrieg Bop", "Rockaway Beach" and "Sheena is a Punk Rocker", Johnny inspired generations of punk bands until his untimely death from prostate cancer in 2004, at age 55. His annual tribute, now in its fifth year and attended by thousands of fans, takes place at the foot of his 8 ft. memorial bronze statue inside the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

"Johnny was a huge horror movie buff, and 'Night of the Living Dead' was one of his top ten horror film favorites of all time. We've started a tradition screening some of Johnny's favorite movies, paired in a double feature with vintage Ramones concerts each year at the annual tribute," said John Cafiero, Chief of Staff of the Johnny Ramone Army. "We are working with PassmoreLab on another project, and it was just great timing and a perfect fit to show 'Night of the Living Dead 3D' for the very first time at the tribute. You couldn't ask for a better setting… It's going to be spectacular."

"Night of the Living Dead", originally shot in black and white over 40 years ago, was painstakingly restored, colorized and converted, frame by frame into full 3D using Passmorelab's proprietary technology. The process, which took over 12 months to complete at a cost greater than the film's original production budget, was no small feat.

"I am a huge fan of this movie, and so it had to be done with complete precision," said Greg Passmore, president of PassmoreLab. "We love the genre and as cult classics go, this is mother of them all. If you are going to convert a horror classic, this is the one you want to see in 3D."

"Night of the Living Dead" is perhaps one of the greatest low budget cult movies ever made and is certainly one of the most influential. Its brutally harrowing documentary-style shooting can be seen in many latter-day films including "The Blair Witch Project" and "Cloverfield", which earned hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, respectively.

"Night of the Living Dead" was #9 on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments and #4 on Johnny Ramone's top ten list of horror movies. In 2001, the American Film Institute (AFI) named the film to a list of 100 important thrillers.

"We think fans of the film, young and old, will really like zombies in 3D," said Steve Glum, PassmoreLab's head of Branding & Distribution. "For the purists out there, this is the original film, converted into 3D for everyone to enjoy again, but now in 3D for the first time. The fact that we are premiering it at the cemetery will just add to the history of the film and its enduring legacy as one of the greatest of all time."

The World Premiere of "Night of the Living Dead 3D" and the Johnny Ramone Tribute event are open to the public for a $10 per person minimum donation entrance fee with net proceeds benefiting the Johnny Ramone prostate cancer research fund at USC Westside Prostate Cancer Center lead by Dr. David Agus. Gates for the event will open at 5:30pm, and picnic dinners, drinks (including alcohol), pillows, blankets and small chairs are permitted. Attendees of the event will get free commemorative 3D glasses upon entering. Celebrity guest speakers will be in attendance and autograph signings will be scheduled with sole surviving founding member, Ramones drummer & producer Tommy Ramone, and youngest member CJ Ramone. Rare memorabilia will be exhibited along with an art show (curated by Barbara Ramone), of original paintings by the legendary Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone, who will receive special homage at the event, as well. Opening featurettes include animated music videos from the Johnny Ramone Army and Osaka Popstar, presented for the first time anywhere in 3D by PassmoreLab. The evening concludes with a vintage Ramones concert shot in 1977 entitled "Its Alive" and the world premiere of "Night of the Living Dead 3D".

"Johnny felt this movie was shot amazingly and looked genuinely scary," said Linda Ramone, wife of the legendary guitarist. "He would have been thrilled that the 3D version of the original 'Night of the Living Dead' had its world premiere at his tribute. He loved horror movies and he loved the polarized 3D exhibits, so experiencing one of his favorite films that way is something Johnny would have really enjoyed. It's perfect for the event."

"Night of the Living Dead 3D" can be seen in selected US theatres and in wide release in 3D theaters in Europe, starting in October. "Night of the Living Dead 3D" will be available in anaglyph DVD on Amazon.com by Christmas, and a 3D TV version will be available when 3D BluRay becomes commercially available.

About PassmoreLab
Passmorelab, the "World's Largest 3D Content Provider", is a San Diego-based multi-media production studio that specializes in 3D production and 2D to 3D content conversion. The studio custom-designs and builds its own RED camera 3D rigs for both conventional and rugged film productions, shooting everything from feature films, television and science documentaries, to underwater diving, extreme sports and cave exploration. State-of-the-art facilities include a full 3D production studio, video/film post-production, optical development lab, and a software development environment. Production includes 2D, 3D, high dynamic range time lapse, stereoscopic microscopy and cutting-edge simulation technologies for real time SFX. Passmorelab's proprietary technology for 2D to 3D video and film conversion is unmatched in the industry, in both turnaround times and conversion costs. PassmoreLab has additional offices in Russia and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.passmorelab.com.

About Johnny Ramone Army
For more information about the Johnny Ramone Army and tribute, visit http://www.johnnyramone.com

About Hollywood Forever Cemetery
For more information regarding directions, parking and screening rules, visit http://www.cinespia.org/howto

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Hello Friends! Welcome to This Day In Rock. the work week is almost over and I can't wait for the weekend!Lets take that walk down musical memory lane!
 
On this Day in 1949 Robert Plant was Born! 

Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and The Temptations drew a crowd of 14,000 to the Forest Hills Music Festival In Queens, NY in 1966.

On this day in 1969 The Beatles went to the studio For the last time as a band.


The #1 Album On this Day was "Cosmo Factory' By Creedence Clearwater Revival.

ON this day in 1973 The song "Angie" is released by The Rolling Stones. Rumor Has it that Mick Jagger wrote the song about David Bowie's wife.These days something like that would cause a major scandal!

On this day in 1980 John Lennon begins recording "Double Fantasy". It will be the final album he records before being tragically shot later in the Year.

In 1996 Carlos Receives A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Well Friends its a slow rock N' Roll news day! Until tomorrow....

Peace!!!

By   Thu, Aug 20, 2009

2009 has turned into a landmark year like no other for legendary Island Records group Bon Jovi, and now the band is launching their new single, "We Weren't Born To Follow" an upbeat positive anthem which premiered on radio Tuesday, August 18th. "We Weren't Born To Follow" is the first single pick from the band's new studio album, THE CIRCLE, in stores November 10th.

"We Weren't Born To Follow" was written (and co-produced) by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, and was produced by John Shanks, who worked with Bon Jovi on their last two albums, Have A Nice Day (2005) which featured the Grammy winning single, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and Lost Highway (2007), which debuted at #1 on the Soundscan Charts in the U.S. and around the world. The resulting "Lost Highway World Tour" - which famously started with 10 triumphant nights in New Jersey and came to a close with an historic free concert in New York City's Central Park and two sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden - was ranked as 2008's #1 top-selling tour around the world according to Billboard.

Bon Jovi has set the standard for more than two decades as one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Globally, the Grammy Award-winning band has sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans.

www.bonjovi.com

By   Wed, Aug 19, 2009

This season, Monster Energy and Crüe Fest 2 partnered to put the Monster Energy Stage on the summer's most anticipated traveling rock festival, turning up the Crüe Fest 2 experience to offer fans ten great bands for one price.  In nearly every market, Monster Energy empowered local radio stations to run contests for the opportunity for a local band to open the festival on the Monster Energy Stage.  Now Monster Energy is taking the opportunity to the next level.

Fans can go to http://CrueFest2.MonsterEnergy.com to see a full list of local bands selected for the tour and find links to check out each band.  Starting on September 6th, at the close of the tour, fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite local band.  The band that receives the most votes will receive a one-year sponsorship with Monster Energy.

Throughout the tour, http://CrueFest2.MonsterEnergy.com will be consistently updated with more bands, video, and links to the bands' websites.  Fans can also download a free song from the Crüe Fest 2 mainstage act Charm City Devils, “Let’s Rock and Roll” and free song downloads from select Monster Energy Stage bands.

Crüe Fest 2 stars Mötley Crüe with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool and Charm City Devils.  The Monster Energy Stage doubles the entertainment value at Crüe Fest 2 with five additional bands - Rev Theory, Cavo, Shram and 16 Second Stare, plus one band chosen locally in select markets, showcasing the next generation of hard rock artists.

By   Wed, Aug 19, 2009

LoveHateHero has just released two new songs on iTunes. “America Underwater” and “Echoes” will appear on America Underwater, the band’s long awaited 3^rd album, due out September 29^th on Ferret Records.

The LA four-piece joined the Vans Warped Tour last weekend and has been playing to enthusiastic crowds each day. Watch for them on the SmartPunk Stage throughout the remainder of the tour.

Ferret will launch the full album pre-order for America Underwater next week. Watch for full details later this week.

At the end of 2008, LoveHateHero felt like it was time to step outside the boundaries they had created for themselves with their previous efforts. After building a solid fan base with their first two albums, Just Breatheand White Lies, which they had supported by touring nationally with such acts as Chiodos, Funeral for a Friend, and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the band, despite all its hard work, felt like it had not quite hit its stride.  Even after White Lies sold over 20,000 copies in the U.S. and drew the attention of magazines like Alternative Press and Outburn, something wasn’t quite right and they knew it.

 
While writing songs for their newest release America Underwater, the band retooled their sound. The result was a record that focuses more on their well-developed vocal melodies and cleanly polished hooks. Nearly reinventing itself as a whole, the group dropped a lot of the edginess from its songs, using it sparingly instead of as a crutch to rest on. For this release, “maturing as songwriters” wasn’t just a cliché.  

“Everyone’s better at what they’re doing so we were able to get more creative,” singer Pierrick Berube explains. “The album still holds true to the band’s sound but adds so much more depth, while at the same time being a more care free album.

“I think we concentrated more on songwriting and the material, what the songs are about,” Pierrick continues. “We wanted everything to be a complete song instead of just parts that shredded or were heavy. We didn’t want each song to be random riffs, we wrote complete songs that are just good songs. We simplified it but opened it up with vocal harmonies and music melodies in a way that we could have more fun.”

Backed by a phenomenal team including platinum selling pop/rock producers Daniel James and Leah Haywood at Dreamlab Productions, Grammy nominated mixing genius Brian Paturalski (Aerosmith, Silverchair), and mastering guru Ted Jensen (Smashing Pumpkins,Nirvana, Tokio Hotel, etc.), this four piece from the City of Angels is guaranteed to inspire those fans who have loved them before and win over those who never gave them a chance.  

“Our producers work with a lot of pop acts, but they’ve always had a love for rock & roll,” Pierrick states.  “It was a great learning experience to record with them.  They are excellent songwriters and are really knowledgeable about song structure and it helped us a lot.”

  
When LoveHateHero was finished recording, the band exited Dreamlab Productions with ten anthemic, pop-laced rock songs, powered by Pierrick’s signature vocals and Thrasher’s relentless guitar attack.  With Scot Gee (drums) and Paris Bosserman (bass) solidifying the rhythm section, the band steamrolls forward with more passion and fervor than ever before.

http://www.myspace.com/lovehatehero

http://www.ferretstyle.com

By   Wed, Aug 19, 2009

By   Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Welcome back friends To This day in Rock. School Is getting started all around the country so keep an eye out for all the kiddos crossing the road. In This Age of Mp3's and Cell phones They rarely see or hear a thing coming. I hope your week is treating you well so far Mine is great! Now lets take that stroll down musical memory lane!

On this day in 1963 Civil Rights marchers gathered to Hear Martin Luther King speak. They were entertained By Peter Paul Mary Singing "Blowin' In The Wind" which was originally sung by Bob Dylan.

The Beatles receive death threats while in Memphis for a concert in 1966. The only actual incident was a firecracker thrown on stage which was ignored by the band.

The Beatles Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen welcome their son Jason into the world and on the same day Rock N' Roll  gives the baby gift of a #1 hit with "All You Need Is Love"in 1967.

In 1972 The Rock N' Roll TV Show Midnight special aired for the first time on the NBC network. The host was Wolfman Jack.

In 1973 Kris Kristofferson marries Rita Coolige. Sadly Their marriage will only last until 1980.

In 1980 Alice Cooper falls ill and is forced to cancel his show in Toronto causing the crowd if 1,400 to riot.

In1988 the jukebox celebrated it's 100th anniversary. The songs "Hound Dog" by Elvis And "Crazy" By Patsy Cline were the two most played songs up to that time.

Well Friends That's all For today, Until Tomorrow......

PEACE!!!!

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Hello friends and welcome to This Day In Rock. Lets take that stroll down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1962 Ringo Starr plays live with The Beatles for the first time.

On this day The Beatles Board a Plane To start their first US concert tour in 1964.

In 1969 Woodstock Comes to and end after Jimi Hendrix Plays The Star Spangled Banner.

On this day in 1973 "Live And Let Die" by Wings Becomes a number one hit.

In 1978 Melvin Franklin of The Temptations survives a carjacking in which he is shot 4 times.

In 1982 Liverpool England Names 4 streets after The Beatles.

That's all for today friends. Until tomorrow.....

PEACE!!!

By   Mon, Aug 17, 2009

IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that ARC System is now available as a TDM plug-in for use within Digidesign®’s Pro Tools|HD Accel DAW platform. Now, Pro Tools owners with these systems can mix and master in a monitoring environment that is acoustically correct, and with zero latency, also allowing for tracking in the same corrected environment.
 
ARC System delivers the most advanced solution to studio acoustical problems combining a professionally calibrated microphone, standalone software that captures sound information and calculates proper room correction, and a plug-in that applies the correction once inserted on the Pro Tools master BUS.
 
ARC System features Audyssey’s revolutionary MultEQ® technology, which measures acoustical information throughout the listening area in your studio to provide an accurate representation of the room’s acoustical problems. The equalization solution then corrects for both time and frequency response problems more effectively and efficiently than any other room correction EQ on the market. The result is a clear and reliable representation of your mix, not only in the engineer’s “sweet spot” but also in multiple listening positions in the room.
 
Regardless of the acoustical issues in your studio, what you are recording, mixing or mastering becomes immediately clear and reliable and your studio sound will improve forever. The audible results and benefits of mixing with ARC System TDM will be:
 
·      Low-end alterations, typically added by small rooms, are removed with better low frequency control

·      More consistent frequency response across the entire range

·      Tonal balance is restored, allowing for more accurate mixes

·      Room defects will no longer capture your attention, allowing you to focus solely on the music while reducing ear fatigue

·      Work on mixes faster because you can be confident of what you’re hearing

·      Achieve greater consistency on your music productions

·      Zero latency allows for tracking in an acoustically correct environment which produces more accurate sonic and dynamic range

·      Produce mixes that better translate to the outside world on multiple listening devices


The ARC System TDM version features two plug-in formats: Stereo (supporting up to 48 kHz sample rate) or Multi-mono (supporting up to 96 kHz sample rate). For extra convenience, the ARC System TDM package also comes with native plug-in versions (including RTAS, VST and AU formats). The step-by-step setup measurement wizard will have you mixing in a corrected environment in minutes.
 
ARC system is also the most convenient, unique, mobile correction solution for the Pro Tools traveling engineer.  Now you can sonically ‘treat’ your room everywhere you go, so you can finally trust the sound of your monitoring environment and record, mix or master comfortably in a listening environment that you will always be familiar with.
 
Pricing & Availability:

ARC System TDM is now available from authorized IK Multimedia retailers, or online in the IK Multimedia store, in three different versions:

Full:                          $999.99 / €769.99 MSRP              (retail box)
Crossgrade*:               $799.99 / €619.99 MSRP              (retail box)
Upgrade**:                 $299.99 / €229.99 MSRP              (retail box/download)
 
* Crossgrade pricing is available to any registered user of IK Multimedia products.
A complete list of eligible crossgrade products can be found here:
www.ikmultimedia.com/Crossgrade <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/Crossgrade>
 
** Users may purchase the ARC System TDM upgrade if they own a registered previous version of ARC System native.
 
All prices listed exclude taxes.


For further information online, please visit:  www.ikmultimedia.com/arctdm

By   Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Grammy-award winning guitarist Steve Vai announces a premier screening of his concert film STEVE VAI LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS:  WHERE THE WILD THINGS at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on September 15th. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to view the concert film in its entirety and also listen to Vai and his band members discuss the making of the film, as well as the behind-the-scenes details of the tour.

The screening will be open to the public and proceeds from the event will benefit Hollywood Arts, an arts academy that provides creative and commercial art instruction to homeless and at-risk youth. Vai has been a member of the board of directors for Hollywood arts since 2007.

“I’m thrilled to be sponsoring this event in support of such a vital organization as Hollywood Arts”, explains Vai. “I have personally seen how this institute has mended broken spirits and changed the quality of people’s lives while cultivating them to become valuable contributors in building a healthier society.”

Music celebrities from all walks are donating items for a silent auction that will be held at the Egyptian on the night of the screening. There will also be an eBay and live auction to help raise funds and awareness for Hollywood Arts. Visit http://favorednations.com/auction/index_3.htm to view some auction items.

 2010 will mark Vai's 30 year touring anniversary. Vai first stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a guitarist in Frank Zappa's band but his indelible contribution to music came during his solo career, which includes combined sales of nearly six million albums. WHERE THE WILD THINGS

ARE was filmed in Minneapolis during Vai's sold out Sound Theories tour which spanned several continents. The film is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray Sept. 29th. A live audio CD that contains select performances from the DVD will also be released on Sept. 29th. A preview of the film may be seen at www.vai.com/wildthings.

General admission tickets are $40.00 and all ages are welcome. One hundred attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the EVO Experience, a private Q & A discussion with Steve. For more info on the EVO experience click here http://www.vai.com/News/evo2009

The schedule for the event is as follows:

4:00 p.m. EVO Experience

6:00 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals

6:30 p.m. Address by Steve Vai and Hollywood Arts

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Screening

10:30 p.m. Silent auction closes

Tickets are on sale as of Friday 14th August at 5:00pm PDT. To speed up the ticketing process, we recommend fans set up a store account ahead of the ticket sale.

Tickets are only available in advance through the Vai.com Ticket Store. Tickets will NOT be available at the Egyptian Theatre Box Office. If you have questions about the Benefit Screening, tickets or the EVO Experience, visit our Premiere Benefit Screening FAQ page.

All tickets will be sold over http://www.vai.com/. For more information click on http://www.vai.com/  or http://www.hollywood-arts.org/.

By   Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Its Official, Elvis Lives! John Krondes and the Elvis "Hit Making Team" took Memphis by surprise this week with the unexpected press conference and announcement of the release of THE END - A New Beginning during Elvis Week. The Media and Fans alike were stunned at the presentation of the first commercial release by the King's music entourage in 32 Years.

With the death of Elvis Presley in 1977 came the death of The "Memphis Sound" and the powerful music making operation that Presley assembled over a twenty year span. Ironically, THE END has become full circle; a New Beginning and Second Chance for the music to play on for Elvis.

Beginning with the beautiful new recording by John Krondes and the Jordanaires of "The End", the special song Elvis Presley sang to his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu in Germany, on the night they met, has now become the new lifeline that has brought his entire Hit Making Machine back to the studio, and thus recreated the "Memphis Sound."

After Ten Years in the making and numerous trips to recording studios all across America, just this week in Presley's hometown at the Peabody Hotel, John Krondes and the King's "Hit Team" unveiled a colossal CD of new music, with eerie similarities to the lost Presley style, and left cause for celebration for the return of the distinct Memphis Sound.

Following the 32nd Anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 2009, next week will commence the shipping to radio stations, and other media worldwide of the epochal CD THE END - A New Beginning. The new release includes virtually anyone and everyone that played with Elvis. Joining John Krondes and the "Hit Team" in song are the American Studios Band - the "Memphis Boys" and the TCB Band. All of the Presley backing vocal groups add harmony to the new recordings, the roster includes: the Jordanaires, the Former Original Stamps, Imperials and Sweet Inspirations. The King's Star Drummers DJ Fontana, Gene Chrisman and Ronnie Tutt keep the beat along with the original Elvis Horn Section, and numerous other composers, arrangers and players that accompanied the King and helped create the celebrated Memphis Sound.

Stay tuned and ask your favorite radio station to play the new historic recordings by John Krondes and the Elvis "Hit Making Team". Radio stations all over the USA and Europe will be receiving the THE END - A New Beginning over the next few weeks.

Over the next couple of weeks, THE END - A New Beginning CD will be available for sale on numerous internet outlets such as Amazon.com. The single of THE END is available now at Amazon.com and other retailers. The very first internet retailer DigStation.com - www.digstation.com has the entire new album THE END - A New Beginning ready for download now. Please visit the official Hit Making Team website at www.hitmakingteam.com for updates and news on the timely music project.
                                                
Spectacularly, on the 32nd Anniversary, the dead-air is replaced with harmony, sadness is replaced with joy and hope, and death is interchanged with New Life and a rising spirit. Unexplainably, a new day has dawned, a dream of second chances has been transposed with reality; miraculously friends, the music fills the airwaves once again with the sweet melodious "Memphis Sound."

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Welcome friends to This Day in Rock. Lets take that stroll down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1965 a Byrds Concert was canceled when 250 of 4000 tickets were sold in the UK.

In 1967 The song "Woman Woman" was recorded by Gary Pucket And the Union Gap.

On this day in 1968 The Rascals achieve a number one hit with "People Got to Be Free" .

The song "Hush" Is released By Deep Purple and climbs to #4 on the US.

Keyboardist Patrick Moraz was hired to replace Rick Wakeman in Yes in 1977.

On this day in 1977 President Jimmy Carter issued A statement concerning the Death of Elvis Presley. It Read;


Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique and irreplaceable. More than 20 years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense, and he was a symbol to people the world over of the vitality, rebelliousness, and good humor of his country.

In 1992 Wayne Newton filed for bankruptcy. He claimed he owed over 20 million in debt.

 Here is one filed in the Ewww gross File, on this day in 1997 a pair of  Elvis Presley's Black underwear was stolen from a Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum in Los Angeles.

on This day in 2004 General Motors stopped using Bob Seger's "Like A Rock" in their ads for the Chevy Silverado pickup. The company had used the song in their ads for thirteen years.

Well friends that is all for today. Keep safe and have a great week. until tommorw......

PEACE!!!

By   Sat, Aug 15, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Platinum-certified Reprise Records artists The Used have announced a nationwide headlining fall tour.  The month-long run, which kicks off October 9^th in Las Vegas, NV and runs through November 14^th in Portland, Oregon, will support their new album, Artwork, out August 31, 2009.  The Almost and TK will be supporting.

Early critical acclaim for the Matt Squire-produced Artwork has been effusive.  Outburn (which the band currently graces the cover of) praised its “humbling ability to sound scrappy and raw while being perfectly polished and huge,” while Alternative Press states "The Used have delivered not only the definitive album of their career but arguably one of the best records you'll hear in 2009. 4 ½ stars."

The Used’s legions of fans are responding as well.  The first single, “Blood On My Hands” premiered on iTunes with over 5k downloads in the first day, the highest digital debut in the band’s history.  The video for the song debuted on MySpace and shot directly to the #1 spot, with 200,00 views in the first 24 hours.  The band is one of MySpace’s Top 15 artists, with over 100,000 streams a day on the site.  The second track to premiere on iTunes will be “Born To Quit.”  It will be released on August 11th.

The Used headlining tour dates are as follows. Venue and pre-sale information will be announced soon.

10/9/09 – Las Vegas, NV

10/10/09 – Salt Lake City, UT

10/11/09 – Denver, CO

10/13/09 – Minneapolis, MN

10/14/09 – Kansas City, MO

10/16/09 – Chicago, IL

10/17/09 – Detroit, MI

10/18/09 – St. Louis, MO

10/20/09 – Toronto, ON

10/21/09 – Montreal, QC

10/23/09 – Boston, MA

10/24/09 – Baltimore, MD

10/25/09 – Washington, DC

10/27/09 – New York, NY

10/28/09 – Philadelphia, PA

10/30/09 – Myrtle Beach, SC

10/31/09 – Orlando, FL

11/01/09 – Atlanta, GA

11/03/09 – New Orleans, LA

11/05/09 – Dallas, TX

11/06/09 – Houston, TX

11/07/09 – Austin, TX

11/09/09 – Phoenix, AZ

11/10/09 – Los Angeles, CA

11/11/09 – San Francisco, CA

11/13/09 – Seattle, WA

11/14/09 – Portland, OR

www.theused.net

http://www.myspace.com/theused

By   Fri, Aug 14, 2009

IK Multimedia is proud to announce that the immensely popular “Summer Group Mix Promotion” has now been enhanced even further so that musicians, engineers and producers can NOW get an additional four free T-RackS 3 Singles plug-ins for the price of one, PLUS the Hall reverb plug-in from IK's highly-acclaimed Classik Studio Reverb package! The promotion started on July 1, 2009, and in less than two months, over 2000 users purchased and registered their T-RackS 3 Single plug-ins, now making them eligible for SIX IK plug-ins for the price of one!
 
IK’s “Summer Group Mix” promotion is a community-based promotion where the benefits of participation increase for everyone as more people participate. From July 1st through August 31, 2009, when customers purchase and register any award-winning T-RackS 3 Singles plug-in from an authorized IK Multimedia Retailer or IK’s online store, they immediately receive four T-RackS 3 plug-ins free as a download from their User Area, plus a CSR Hall plug-in from the Classik Studio Reverb plug-in suite. That’s 6 plug-ins for the price of one!
 
This gives the participants a value of over $550/€450 worth of plug-ins for only $99.99/€74.99!
Over 83% worth of savings - effectively $16.66/€12.49 each! All prices exclude taxes.
 
About T-RackS 3 Singles:
T-RackS 3 Singles are the individual processors from the award-winning T-RackS 3 Deluxe Mixing and Mastering Suite that operate as individual plug-ins. This provides additional flexibility and more importantly, better sounding mixes when used during the mixing process. Additionally, T-RackS 3 Singles integrate into the T-RackS Standard processor 12-slot architecture, allowing users to purchase and use individual processors on an “as needed” basis for mixing, and build a high-end mastering chain of great sounding plug-ins at the same time.
 
T-RackS 3 Singles <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/features/>  include:
 
·      Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670 <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo2.php>

·      Vintage Tube Program EQ <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo3.php>

·      Opto compressor <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo4.php>

·      Brickwall limiter <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo5.php>

·      Linear Phase Equalizer <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo6.php>

·      Classic T-RackS Compressor <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo7.php>

·      Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo8.php>

·      Classic T-RackS Clipper <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo9.php>

·      Classic T-RackS Equalizer <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo10.php>

·      Complete Metering Suite <http://www.ikmultimedia.com/trsingles/moreinfo/moreinfo11.php>


About Classik Studio Reverb – HALL

CSR offers high-quality, musical reverb processing with the flexibility previously available only in extremely expensive signature hardware reverb units. It carries the quality and character that top engineers have utilized for years. CSR's HALL reverb plug-in has been designed for ease of use with advanced editing features. With the look and feel of a typical effects rack on the interface, all the necessary controls are laid out for an immediate great sound. All knobs and macro controls can be automated through your host’s sequencer.
 
For more information about the IK Multimedia Summer Group Mix promotion or the plug-ins included in this promotion, please visit the IK web site:
 
www.ikmultimedia.com/groupmix 
 

By   Thu, Aug 13, 2009

By   Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Hard rockers All That Remains will headline the HARDDRIVE LIVE TOUR.  The United Stations nationally syndicated radio show HardDrive inaugural national concert tour will also feature bands Lacuna Coil and Maylene & The Sons of Disaster for the full tour and  bands From Sword to Sunrise and Taking Dawn on two separate legs.  The tour kicks off in Albany on September 22^nd, and is scheduled to hit 40 markets across the U.S. and Canada (full tour dates below).

“Hey, so we're just about to wrap up our summer tour and have a bit of time off before we hit the road for The HardDrive tour. We'll be spending the two months with our Italian friends Lacuna Coil! So come check us out cause we're gonna be on tour all fall that means we'll be near YOU! Get Into It!” Phil Labonte, All That Remains.

The HARDDRIVE LIVE TOUR is produced by Mike Childs and Ledge Entertainment and HardDrive host Lou Brutus will appear at some of the events.    The enormously successfully radio show is broadcast on 125 radio stations nationwide.  The show debuted on July 5^th, 1996 and is America’s longest running new rock show supporting the careers of hundreds of groups.

ALL THAT REMAINS TOUR DATES

Mayhem Fest Dates

Aug 14 – San Antonio, TX – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Aug 15 – Dallas, TX – Soundpages.com Center

HardDrive Tour Dates- PRE-SALE HERE

Sep 22 –   Albany, NY  –  Northern Lights

Sep 23 – New York, NY –   Irving Plaza

Sep 25 – Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero

Sep 26 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon

Sep 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Zoo

Sep 29 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

Sep 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Orbit Room

Oct 1 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere's

Oct 2 – Pontiac, MI – Clutch Cargo's

Oct 3 – Madison, WI – The Barrymore

Oct 6 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall

Oct 7 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

Oct 9 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

Oct 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine

Oct 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre

Oct 14 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

Oct 16 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues

Oct 17 – Fresno, CA – The Crest

Oct 18 – San Francisco, CA – Grand Ballroom

Oct 20 – Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory

Oct 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Murray Theater

Oct 23 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore

Oct 25 – Fargo, ND – The Venue @ Playmakers

Oct 27 – Calgary, AB (Canada) – MacEwan Hall

Oct 28 – Edmonton, AB (Canada) – Edmonton Events Centre

Oct 30 – Winnipeg, MB (Canada) – Garrick Centre

Oct 31 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic

Nov 2 – Little Rock, AR – The Village

Nov 3 – Knoxville, TN - Valarium

Nov 5 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

Nov 6 – Gainesville, FL – The Venue

Nov 7 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

Nov 8 – Orlando, FL – House Of Blues

Nov 9 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm

Nov 11 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Heads

Nov 12 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club

Nov 13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

Nov 14 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater

Nov 16 – Montreal, QC (Canada) – Le Medley

Nov 17 – Toronto, ON (Canada) – Sound Academy

* All That Remains, Lacuna Coil, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster on all dates

*From Sword to Sunrise on September 22^nd through October 7^th

*Taking Dawn on October 9^th through November 17^th

ALL THAT REMAINS

Massachusetts hard rockers ATR have toured all year in the US and Europe with bands like Slipknot and Disturbed in support of their latest release OVERCOME (which debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart last September and has already sold over 180,000 copies).   ATR is coming off of a top 10 single (“Two Weeks”) at active rock radio and have recently gone to radio with a second single, “Forever in Your Hands” - streaming NOW on ATR’s official My Space page!

This summer the band is featured on both a special Alternative Press cover (attached) as well as the Mayhem Revolver Magazine cover with the likes of Manson, Slayer, and Killswitch Engage.

The band is a mainstay on Active Rock radio charts and their music videos are frequently played on MTV2, Fuse, and shows like Headbangers Ball.  Their music is enormously popular on both Rock Band and Guitar Hero 2 video games, resulting in over 100,000 additional individual track downloads.

“Shredding their way to the top of the scene.” Alternative Press

“All That Remains have established themselves as one of heavy music’s premier heavies.” Revolver Magazine

“Brutal yet melodic.”   Alternative Press

“Intimidating and powerful, OVERCOME is madly heavy, yet somehow manages to balance metal with melody.” Synthesis

“Metal Mavericks.”  Decibel

For more information on All That Remains, please visit:

www.allthatremainsonline.com

www.myspace.com/allthatremains

www.twitter.com/philthatremains

www.youtube.com/allthatremainsmusic

By   Tue, Aug 11, 2009

IK Multimedia is proud to announce the availability of native 64-bit drivers for Windows® Vista/XP for its StealthPedal™ range of guitar and bass interfaces/controllers. The new 64-bit drivers include a 32-bit compatibility, allowing users to work with 64-bit or 32-bit audio software applications.
 
The new drivers are available to registered users of StealthPedal™ as a free download in the IK User Area, here: www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea

StealthPedal™ is the first USB-powered guitar audio interface/software controller in a compact wah-style pedal, allowing users to record, play and control the included “Powered by AmpliTube” software, or any other MIDI controllable software, with the same feel and ease of use as a traditional guitar pedal.
 
StealthPedal allows anyone to record guitar or bass with their Mac/PC at the highest possible quality, with 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion and 44.1/48 kHz operation. Two separate inputs are provided for Hi-Z or line level instruments, as well as two separate outputs, plus a convenient headphone output.
 
StealthPedal also works as a software floor controller: the built-in expression pedal and switch can be associated with any parameter of “Powered by AmpliTube” software, or any other amp and FX modeling software with MIDI control capabilities. The StealthPedal controls can also be expanded with an additional expression pedal and two extra switches for building a mini-pedalboard rig with preset and single effects control capabilities for full live/recording usage. Users are not limited to controlling amp-simulator software with StealthPedal, as it can control any effects plug-in, virtual instrument or DAW with MIDI control capabilities.
 
StealthPedal sports a rugged, metal, classic-wah style, compact enclosure with a volume knob and three LED indicators that operate as a status display, tuner or level indicator when used with any “Powered by AmpliTube” software.
 
StealthPedal also comes with a massive assortment of software/sounds including AmpliTube Metal™ (supplied as a free download for a limited time), AmpliTube® 2 Live guitar and bass amp and FX modeling software, standalone and plug-in, Ampeg® SVX UNO, standalone and plug-in bass amp and FX modeling software, AmpliTube X-GEAR™ for further expandability with all “Powered by AmpliTube” software, Sonoma Wire Works guitar recording software Riffworks™ T4 and AmpliGrooves Loops from Sonic Reality.

For more information: www.StealthPedal.com 
 

By   Tue, Aug 11, 2009

By   Tue, Aug 11, 2009

In the next installment of the "GC Sessions" series, Guitar Center welcomes guitar virtuoso PAUL GILBERT for an exclusive in-store event at the Hollywood Guitar Center. Gilbert will be sharing his experiences, discussing his signature Ibanez and showcasing his brand of crunching riffs & flawless techniques as he performs songs from his catalog of music including his newly released album, UNITED STATES.

When it comes to edge-of-your- seat speed and seamless technique, Paul Gilbert is in a class by himself. Gilbert exploded onto the guitar scene in 1986 with heavy metal innovators Racer X, charted a #1 hit with super-group Mr. Big, and continues to drop jaws around the world with his adventurous solo albums, tours and numerous instructional columns and videos. Join us as Paul Gilbert demonstrates the techniques and licks that define his unique style, and shares wisdom and

insights from his long and influential career.

GC Sessions: Paul Gilbert is presented by Guitar Center with the support of Ibanez Guitars and Hoshino USA.

Developed to promote players with a deep passion for and commitment to the craft, Guitar Center Sessions is a music education-based, artist-centric initiative developed to educate, inspire and conserve the tradition and art of music, Featuring informative, provocative discussions and hands-on tutorials from today’s top artists, GC Sessions serves as an incubator for musicians, providing them with an opportunity to network with their peers and gain insight and knowledge from their heroes in a comfortable and intimate setting.

About Guitar Center:

Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates 214 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.
 

By   Mon, Aug 10, 2009

Impedance and MVD Audio are pleased to announce the release of Nick Oliveri - Death Acoustic for North American distribution on October 6, 2009.
 
You may know him as the long haired bass player on the early Kyuss albums or as the mysterious Rex Everything in The Dwarves. Others will know him as one of the creative partners behind Queens Of The Stone Age an d more recently the screaming front man of Mondo Generator. He is of course, Nick Oliveri... A man that should need no introduction to rock fans across the world. 
 
Starting his musical career as a teenager with some friends from Palm Desert, California,Oliveri played bass and wrote a number of songs on the first two albums of desert rock pioneers Kyuss. The band would go on to establish them as a cult band worldwide and ensure high interest in all the members' future projects.
 
One of those projects became Oliveri's most successful commercial venture; it was of course Queens Of The Stone Age. Alongside song writing partner Josh Homme, Oliveri played on and co-wrote the bands two most critically acclaimed and successful albums Rated R and Songs For The Deaf.
 
After a split with the band in 2004, he focused his energies on his own band Mondo Generator, while also being a part time member of The Dwarves and playing bass in the very occasional band Moistboyzalongside members of Ween and Butthole Surfers. Soon enough, he will also be a featured guest on the forthcoming solo album of Slash.
 
Throughout his career delivering audiences wild and loud rock shows with the aforementioned bands, Oliveri has found time to play intimate, solo acoustic shows. Just him and his guitar, blending songs he has written for the bands he has played in, specifically written songs for the solo shows, and well chosen covers. In this format he has further showcased what a great songwriter and musician he is. 
 
Death Acoustic is the result of these efforts; Oliveri spent the last twelve months in his home studio recording tracks for his solo album. In October it is unleashed with touring to back it up across the world over the last few months of this year and into next year.

Track Listing: Start a Fight, Like the Sky, Dairy Queen, Gonna Leave You, Love Has Passed Me By, U Blow, Hybrid Moments, Unless I Can Kill, Follow Me, Outlaw Scumfuc
 

By   Mon, Aug 10, 2009

Sonic Reality and Toontrack® Music are pleased to
announce a new power bundle of Toontrack® Music’s MIDI arranger plug-in,
EZplayer® pro, with Sonic Reality’s Kontakt Player™ based drum products.
With the addition of EZplayer® pro, Ocean Way® Drums and Drum Masters™
will now have the powerful midi features found in Toontrack® Music’s
popular drum products such as EZDrummer® and SuperiorDrummer® 2.0 plus more.

Andreas Sundgren, CEO, Toontrack Music

”We are pleased and excited to be working together with a brand like
Sonic Reality. This bundle agreement adds value to both companies
product lines and profiles and it also shows Toontrack Music as a
provider of solutions for both developers and end users.”

Dave Kerzner, CEO, Sonic Reality

”Now that we have lower priced versions of our high end products like
Ocean Way Drums DL Edition, we’re now able to also offer instant
ready-to-go midi grooves that make our products more accessible to every
musician. We’re excited to be working with Toontrack to provide EZplayer
Pro for our users”.

EZplayer® pro

EZplayer® pro is a multi track MIDI organizer, arranger and format
conversion tool between mapping formats that allows you to gather all
your MIDI clips in one browser. You can use EZplayer® pro to preview
those MIDI clips and drag and drop them directly into your host. The
multi track arranger in EZplayer® pro also makes it possible to arrange
MIDI clips into fused sequences to either be saved back into the
EZplayer® pro browser for later use or be dragged into your usual
sequencer as part of a composition.

Ocean Way® Drums Silver & DL Editions

Following the award-winning Gold and Platinum Editions, Sonic Reality
now offers drastically reduced prices with the new Ocean Way® Drums DL
and Silver Editions.

Ocean Way® Drums Silver Edition at $399 street price has the same
features of the Gold Edition with simply 9 multichannel kits instead of
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By   Mon, Aug 10, 2009

The highly anticipated world premiere of Push Play's new single, Midnight Romeo will have its world premiere on Yahoo! Music this Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Midnight Romeo is the fist single off Push Play's new album, Found which will be released on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The Midnight Romeo music video also features actress Emily Osment. Push Play is signed with Wind-Up Records.

For more information on Push Play please go to www.myspace.com/pushplayrox or www.winduprecords.com.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Tenth Street Entertainment, the leading marketing/management/content company has announced that industry veteran DOUG THALER will join the company as Senior Vice President of Touring, reuniting him with Mötley Crüe, whom he co-managed in the 80’s.  Tenth Street Entertainment’s roster of artists includes Mötley Crüe, JET, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Blondie and Drowning Pool amongst its partners in creating content.  Thaler will work out of the New York office.  The company is also anchored in Los Angeles and London.
 
Thaler brings his more than three decades of experience in domestic and international touring and artist management to the company, having been named Pollstar and Performance Magazine’s Personal Manager of the year in 1987 and by Performance Magazine again in 1989.   Thaler began his career as a management partner for the fledgling Mötley Crüe and Bon Jovi, seeing the band’s from club acts to international superstars with over 35 million in record sales and worldwide touring grossing over $50 million. With a background including oversight and coordination for worldwide promotion, marketing and publicity as well as negotiating merchandising, recording and all aspects of touring for artists such as Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Winger, Vertical Horizon, Bruce Hornsby, Rusted Root, Nine Days and Art Garfunkel, Thaler fits right into the culture at Tenth Street Entertainment.  
 
The highly regarded company was founded by industry leader Allen Kovac and is structured to encompass all support departments in house for the roster including integrated marketing, sponsorship, new media, video production, radio promotion, research, press and publicity, merchandising, tour marketing and more.  
 
“We are happy to have a well rounded and well respected veteran like Doug Thaler join the dedicated team at Tenth Street Entertainment,” says Allen Kovac, Founder and CEO of Tenth Street Entertainment. “Doug brings a wealth of experience to our touring department and will be a great complement to our senior staff who run the various departments that allow us to super-serve our artists and our partners all over the globe.”
 
“I am thrilled to be joining Allen and the team at Tenth Street.  They are constantly inventing and re-inventing new ways to market and provide quality content and I am excited to be a part of this incredible company,” observes Doug Thaler.  “It is also a great honor to return to work with Mötley Crüe again after being a part of the early days of the band.”  He continues, “Tenth Street Entertainment conceived and produced Crüe Fest, the top touring rock festival of last summer and was also nominated for a Billboard Marketing and Promotion Award for the early partnership with the Rock Band video game.  This summer’s Crüe Fest 2 is offering a value proposition to the rock fan with ten bands for the price of one Mötley Crüe show.  These are the types of integrated and innovative marketing strategies that I look forward to being a part of.”
 
About Tenth Street Entertainment
Tenth Street Entertainment, the leading music management company founded by industry veteran Allen Kovac, is a leader in the kind of wide-ranging marketing alliances, branding opportunities, research based promotion and online convergence that marks the future of the entertainment business. At Tenth Street Entertainment, every release is a convergence of the company's departments that oversee the music, radio, marketing, press, online media, touring, branding, international, third party licensing and strategic partnerships that inspires each artist's brand to live a long life around the world. The prestigious artist management roster includes Mötley Crüe, JET, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Blondie and Debbie Harry, Sixx:A.M., Drowning Pool, Marion Raven, Charm City Devils and The Last Vegas.
 
Under the Tenth Street umbrella is The Eleven Seven Music Group, home to Eleven Seven Music, FMQB’s Rock Label of the Year and Mediabase’s #1 Independent Rock Label  (2008).  The label group recently signed a worldwide distribution agreement including services in worldwide territories and continues to work with RED Distribution on select releases in the US.  The Group also includes Five Seven Music, which will release the highly anticipated CD from JET in August.
 

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

When fans of Martin Gore visit the Beat Museum in San Francisco between August 10-16, they will become part of a very important historical moment. The blending of two creative worlds who individually already count their members in the multi-millions. On the surface they couldn't seem further apart, but underneath where everything counts, share the strongest of bonds. Poetry. The United States premier of "LAYS" poems by Martin Gore translated into French by Jugurtha Harchaoui spans the epic career of one of the most influential poets of our generation.

With an achievement of this magnitude, together Martin Gore and Jugurtha Harchaoui have given a gift to millions of French readers and a deeper level of understanding to something they already love. And for this week, an added dimension of perception of what it may mean to be part of a beat generation; then and now. Subtleties of the emotionally charged words composed by Martin Gore require the touch of a poet to properly convey their power and presence. An effort and accomplishment as beautiful as this can only emanate from a labor of love. For this Jugurtha should take a bow.

Although most people are first exposed to the world of Martin Gore while getting sweaty on the dance floor, the words naked on the pages give the world of poets and readers everywhere a personal glimpse into one of the most legendary musicians of our time, without needing to hear the music. The words stand alone as works of art themselves and much more. Collectively, they compose a philosophy that has already been embraced by millions. One that the beats themselves embraced long before, and is often overlooked; living a life of enlightened individuality with others who share similar values.

Many fans from both worlds have chosen for themselves a life path to self discovery that lays far outside the mainstream of conventional thinking and emanates from a spiritual calling that is communicated to and through us all with words structured in poetic verse, prose and story. The philosophy that has evolved over the last three decades has already led millions into a life of compassion and lust, all while dancing to their own shared beats. When one Martin Gore fan meets another there is usually an instant connection and bond that doesn't need to be explained.

Prior to this particular tome, Martin Gore's lyrics were never released in the form of a book. The only songwriters who have received this honor from the 1960's or 1970's are Jim Morrison; Leonard Cohen; Bob Dylan; Joni Mitchell; Paul Simon; Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. With over 60 million poems sold in one form or another , songs danced and mated to, records and babies made too, Martin Gore has earned the right to stand in the pantheon of human achievement as one of the most influential poets in world history. In everyone's beginning is a poem.

Depeche Mode fans everywhere are encouraged to call the Beat Museum and pre-order your copy of LAYS today. Unlike most museums who have a great deal of overhead, the Beat Museum funnels its revenue right back into the creative community through sponsoring events and endeavors that include all forms of art. When you buy a book from the Beat Museum in the quest to find yourself, you help another artist find their voice.

About the Beat Museum:
When you first walk through the doors of the museum you instantly know that you have finally found something authentic. Like the Beats themselves, the museum is in a constant state of change and growth ensuring every visit a unique and new learning experience.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Columbia Records recording artist, singer and pianist Harry Connick Jr., just barely out of his thirties, has released 24 albums under his own name, which have sold 25 million copies around the world. Although he has recorded various genres of music, from traditional pop to instrumental jazz to funk and blues, he has shown a deep and abiding affection for The Great American Songbook (and his own songs written in that classic style).

Connick's newest Columbia album, Your Songs, to be released on vinyl on August 25 and on CD September 22, both extends this tradition and compliments it. Like his best-selling Only You of 2004, Your Songs consists of Connick singing familiar songs with a full jazz big band and string orchestra, and, as with nearly all of Harry's previous albums, he wrote each of the orchestrations himself. (He also recruited two of his lifelong friends from New Orleans, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, as well as bluegrass guitar virtuoso Bryan Sutton, for guest appearances). On most of his albums, Connick is a virtual one-man band. "My usual pattern is I either write the songs or pick the songs," he says. "Depending on the configuration I arrange, orchestrate, conduct, sing, and then oversee the mixing and mastering. You might say that I'm very hands on."

However, what makes Your Songs different from all of Connick's previous projects is that this album represents the first occasion in which he has teamed up with a record company producer, the legendary Clive Davis. For nearly 50 years, Davis has been one of the leading lights of the music industry and more recently was promoted to Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Sony Music Entertainment after heading the BMG Label Group.

Your Songs is a genuine collaborative effort in which Clive picked most of the songs, Harry arranged and orchestrated them, and then turned the reins in the studio over to his long time friend and producer, Tracey Freeman. "Clive expressed an interest in working with me," he recalls, "but I didn't know what that meant because I had never done a collaboration before."

Davis' concept was to put together a program of classic songs that were both as familiar and as contemporary as possible. Both by accident and design, the selections are skewed towards signature songs for iconic performers: Elvis Presley's "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You," Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa," Tony Bennett's "Who Can I Turn To?," Frank Sinatra's "All The Way," Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are" and nine others. "Songs that everybody knows," was how Davis put it, rendered with what he describes as "accessible arrangements."

When Davis first approached him, Harry's initial idea was to bring in a famous arranger but Davis suggested that Harry write the charts himself. Even so, the finished results would reflect the producer's own strong pop sensibilities.

The opener "All The Way" is more intimate and lighter than we're used to hearing, with a beautiful tenor saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis. "And I Love Her" uses a hint of a bolero underpinning to make the Lennon-McCartney classic seem even more romantic than when sung by The Beatles. "The Way You Look Tonight" has been heard for most of the last 70 years as an uptempo swinger, but Harry brings it back to its original status as a slow and intimate love song. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was originally written by Ewan MacColl in the style of an Olde English folk song, then it was reborn as a 70s pop hit, but Connick sings it as a classic Broadway style love song, very emotionally direct, with his heart right on his sleeve. Elton John's "Your Song" is herewith given a finger-snapping beat.

For Burt Bacharach's "Close to You," which features the brilliant New Orleans trumpeter Leroy Jones, Connick notes, "I went in the studio, and I just started playing, and I wound up giving it a whole different groove. I kept the tempo, and I had a guitar play the famous intro vamp, and overall we gave 'Close To You' more of a Gospel feeling." Likewise, he added more of a jazz beat to Billy Joel's all-time classic, "Just The Way You Are."

The immortal Mexican love song "Besame Mucho" was done at the suggestion of Harry's father. "Mona Lisa" is treated more like a dance number than is customarily heard, while "Smile," which is usually done as a minor key lament, is also much more cheerful and upbeat. Harry starred in the acclaimed ABC TV film of South Pacific, but the show's great love song, "Some Enchanted Evening," was the property of another character; Harry makes up for that here by romping through a solid-four reading of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.

"Who Can I Turn To" is dedicated to the song's composer, the late, great British singer-songwriter Anthony Newley. Don McLean's "And I Love You So," is unique in the annals of American pop in that it was a big number for both Perry Como and Elvis Presley; Connick sings it with a straightforward sincerity. Connick recruited Wynton Marsalis to play on "Can't Help Falling In Love." "I asked him to play the melody on an Elvis Presley tune. And he said, 'I get it! No problem.' But it wasn't a waste of his time because he played it perfectly, in a way that a lesser musician couldn't have done."

When Harry talks about the beauty of playing or singing a melody as simply and beautifully as possible, he's getting to the essential truth of what makes this album special. To be able to take familiar songs and make something fresh out of them - without eviscerating the qualities that make them great to begin with - is truly a rare gift. And it's a gift that Harry Connick, Jr. displays in abundance on Your Songs, making it one of the extraordinary efforts of his career.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Dutch metallersTEXTURES just launched their very first app for iPhone or iPod Touch courtesy of iLike.

Now you can keep up with the latest Textures news and tour dates when you are on the run. Furthermore the band have added some nice bonuses such as a TEXTURES puzzle.

You can download the app for FREE at the Apple App Store here.


Exclusive London Show

Mark your calendars! On the first of October TEXTURES will play a one off exclusive UK show in the Underworld, London.  The band are excited to return as they haven’t played a club show in the UK since the beginning of last year. They will be supported by their good friends in Romeo Must Die!

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased here.


Live

TEXTURES will only be playing a limited number of shows before hitting the studio at the end of the year. We will be playing Russia and Estonia for the first time in September, which we are all looking forward to.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Reunited Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL will release their new album,All Shall Fall, in Europe on September 25, 2009 and in North America on October 6, 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at Grieghallen and Abyss studios in Norway and Sweden, respectively.

All Shall Fall will be made available in the following formats:
- Standard Jewelcase CD
- Limited Edition Digipak
- Limited Edition 180g Vinyl
- Limited Edition Picture Disc
- Limited Edition Box, only at the Nuclear Blast Euro Web Shop.

Stay tuned for an update on the limited edition box, which will be "spectacular," according to the band.

TRACK LIST:
01. All Shall Fall
02. The Rise Of Darkness
03. Hordes To War
04. Norden On Fire
05. Arctic Swarm
06. Mount North
07. Unearthly Kingdom


IMMORTAL will be returning to both France and Germany for exclusive open-air apperances next year, performing at the 2010 editions of both Hellfest and Wacken Open Air.

By   Fri, Aug 07, 2009

HYPOCRISY, the Swedish extreme metal band led by guitarist/vocalist Peter Tagtgren (also of PAIN), will release its new album, A Taste Of Extreme Divinity, in Europe on October 23, 2009 and in North America on November 10, 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Cover art was done by Necrolord.

TRACK LIST:
01. Valley Of The Damned
02. Hang Him High
03. Solar Empire
04. Weed Out The Weak
05. No Tomorrow
06. Global Domination
07. Taste The Extreme Divinity
08. Alive
09. The Quest
10. Tamed "Filled With Fear"
11. Sky Is Falling Down

Also available will be a digipak version including the bonus track "The Sinner," a limited 180g vinyl plus bonus 7 inch in gatefold and a strictly limited mailorder edition.

HYPOCRISY will kick off a U.S. tour in support ofA Taste Of Extreme Divinity on November 5, with ENSIFERUM as the headliner. A European headlining trek will follow in January 2010.

By   Thu, Aug 06, 2009

On July 31st, JVC Mobile Entertainment (www.mobile.jvc.com ) leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio, and video products, presented Charm City Devils with a platinum award to commemorate 3.4 million views of the “TURN ME ON 2” (www.spin.com/turnmeon ) viral video, shattering the first video by over 1.4 million views at the same time last year.  The award was presented backstage during the Crüe Fest 2 show in San Bernardino, CA.
 
The sequel to last year’s highly successful “TURN ME ON” viral video, which has received 5 million viral views to date, “TURN ME ON 2” personifies rock n’ roll decadence with appearances and music by Charm City Devils along with Darling Stilettos, beautiful women, fast cars, and new JVC in-car technology.   “TURN ME ON 2” promotes four new in-car A/V products: the El Kameleon-KD-AVX77 5.4” wide touch screen multimedia receiver, the KW-AVX720 7” touch screen multimedia receiver, the KW-NT1 6.1” touch screen navigation system, and the KW-NX7000BT 7” touch screen navigation system.  The video is also featured on the JVC giant HD billboard in Times Square in New York City, providing additional exposure and views.
 
Filmed at the legendary Universal Studios back lot and the CBS Studios New York Street lot, with creative director/writer Danny Klein (e2amp) and director Steven Lippman (Steven Lippman Print + Film) at the helm, the two-day video shoot showcased the Charm City Devils’ incredible talents, featuring both appearances and new songs from the band.
 
“For ‘TURN ME ON 2’ JVC Mobile chose the up-and-coming band, Charm City Devils, to create the edgy vibe for the viral video,” stated Chad Vogelsong, General Manager Marketing, JVC USA Mobile Entertainment Division. “From their look, to their attitude and their music, Charm City Devils personifies the rock n’ roll way of life, perfectly representing the JVC Mobile brand.”
 
John Allen, lead singer of Charm City Devils said, “JVC Mobile offered Charm City Devils such an incredible opportunity to be a part of “TURN ME ON 2” as the featured performer with our first single “Let’s Rock-N-Roll” as the music bed for the video.  This is our first platinum award and we will never forget our first time.”
 
In mid August, JHG, a San Diego-based digital marketing agency that focuses on progressive interactive and mobile strategies, will partner with JVC Mobile to execute a retweet campaign through Twitter.  The Twitter contest will offer viewers of the video the opportunity to tweet the URL of the video for the chance to win one of the 4 JVC Mobile products shown in the “TURN ME ON 2” viral video, every week for a month.
 
JVC Mobile is also an official sponsor of Crüe Fest 2, which stars Mötley Crüe with Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Theory of a Deadman and Charm City Devils. The campaign is actively promoted on the Crüe Fest 2 tour (www.CrueFest2.com ) with the viral video featured on the web assets for Charm City Devils (http://www.charmcitydevils.com), the Darling Stilettos and The Last Vegas (http://www.thelastvegas.com).
 
 

By   Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low recently stripped down their songs to just an essential heart beat, exclusively for MTV Unplugged. The  performance was shot in New York City, and had the band take their high-energy performance down a notch in the candle-lit studio for some very fortunate fans who intently sung along. Watch All Time Low play two new songs off their latest album Nothing Personal, “Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don’t” and “Weightless”. Also don’t miss live performances from their previous releases "So Wrong ,It's Right" and "Put Up Or Shut Up" including “Dear Maria, Count Me In,” “Coffee Shop Soundtrack,” “Jasey Rae” and a surprise duet with Kate Voegele on “Remembering Sunday.”

You can catch the clips on air on MTV or watch them online at MTV.com.

Watch the performance here: http://www.mtv.com/music/unplugged/

All Time Low’s new record, Nothing Personal, debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, selling a career high 62,992 records in its first week. This is the band’s highest chart position to date, showing tremendous growth over their 2007 debut full length So Wrong, It's Right, which debuted at #62 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. 

All Time Low is currently out on this summer's Vans Warped Tour heating up the Main Stage. Make sure to catch them this Fall on the Glamour Kills Tour, joined by We The Kings, Hey Monday, and The Friday Night Boys. More details and dates to be announced soon!

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Good morning Friends and welcome to This Day In Rock.Lets take that stroll down musical memory lane.

"I Forgot to Remember to Forget" By Elvis Presley was released on this day in 1954. It would go on to be his first number one record!

Fast forward to 1970 in New York at Shea Stadium. The Concert For Peace was held. Performers included; Poco, Steppenwolf, Paul Simon, Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter.

On this day in 1973 Stevie Wonder is seriously injured and left in a 4 day coma when the car he was riding in crashed into the back of a logging truck.

"Bella Donna" Stevie Nicks First solo project is released on this day in 1981.

 
Melissa Etheridge announced that she was cancer free less than a year after she had announced that doctors found a malignant tumor in her breast in 2005.


Well Friends Thats all for today. until tomorrow..

PEACE!!

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

Hello Friends  welcome to This Day In Rock.Lets take that stroll down musical memory Lane.

American Bandstand Premiered on ABC in 1957. Dick Clark would host the show for many years until 1989 when he was replaced. the show only lasted months after Clark left.Buddy Holly was the fist performer and sang "That'll Be The Day"

On this day in 1967 Pink Floyd Released Their first album titled "The Piper At the Gates of Dawn"

Fast forward to 1975, Stevie Wonder Signs the largest contract in the recording industry to that day thirteen million over seven years.

After a concert in New York in 1975 Aerosmith signs a contract with Columbia records for $125,000.

In 1983 it was reported that David Crosby slept through most of his trial where he was sentenced to 8 years for Drugs and firearms possession. He was Paroled in 1986.

On this Day in 2002 Diana Ross Cancels the remaining dates of her US tour without explanation.

Well friends thats all for today until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!!

Tue, Aug 04, 2009

Hello friends and welcome to This Day In Rock. Lets take that trip down musical memory lane!

On this day in 1957 The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie" on the Ed Sullivan Show.

 
On this day in 1966 The Teen Magazine Datebook publishes a partial quote John Lennon Made saying "We're More Popular than Jesus Christ. The actual quote read "Christianity will go. It will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue about that, I'm right and I will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus Christ now; I don't know which will go first - rock 'n roll or Christianity. Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me." The comment caused mass burnings of their albums and many radio stations to ban their music for a long time.

In 1968 Iron Butterfly, The Grateful Dead, Steppenwolf, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds and Many more show to Play at the First Newport Pop Festival in Costa Mesa, California. Over One hundred thousand fans would show up to see their favorite bands perform.


Barbara Charren Marries Dennis Wilson Of The Beach Boys on This Day in 1970.

Robert Plant is in a serious car accident With his family on this day in 1975. The whole family would suffer multiple injuries. this would Cause Led Zeppelin to postpone their upcoming United States tour for a long two years.

In 1984 "Purple Rain" by Prince Hits the #1 spot on the charts and stays there for an Incredible 24 weeks.

Well Friends that's all for today. Until Tomorrow.....

PEACE!!

Mon, Aug 03, 2009

Hello Friends it is now August! People are headed home from vacation and making plans for school. I can't believe the summer has passed so quickly! Lets Turn our focus to the past and take that stroll down musical memory lane.
 
On this day in 1959 Elvis gains a gold record with " Big Hunk O' Love"

On this day in 1963 the Beatles made their last appearance at the cavern club in Liverpool England.

Also in 1963 The Beach Boys released "Surfer Girl" This was the first song that Brian Wilson ever produced and wrote and topped the charts at #7.

"Hello I Love You" Becomes The Doors' second #1 hit on this day in 1968.

"It Don't Come Easy" written By Ringo Starr earnes a Gold Record on this day in 1971

"My Sharona" by The Knack becomes a Number one single in 1979.

Well Friends that's all for today. Better run out and enjoy what is left of this short summer while you can! Until tomorrow....

PEACE!!!!

By   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

By   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

Beloved guitar shredder Andreas Kisser of the legendary Brazilian metal band Sepultura releases his first solo project HUBRIS I&II on Mascot Records. This double album project will only be available as an import online or on iTunes as a download.

Since the release of “Roots” (1996) and the consecration of Sepultura, the world was introduced to a new form of metal guitar playing. Mixing blinding riffs, strong pounding rhythms, and clear & expressive tones, Andreas Kisser had created something very new. We named this style, ‘root guitar’, and it found its way around the world, having a transforming influence on much of the 90’s metal scene. It’s style & technique can be seen in what is now called ‘New Metal’ (or Nu Metal).

Just to clarify, Andreas Kisser is happy in Sepultura, with the same intensity and passion as always and has no intentions of leaving the band. However, he felt it was time to expand his horizons & the different challenges that lay in front of him. His first solo album release is called, “HUBRIS I & II”. Going beyond the usual ‘noise’, the album demonstrates influence of metal, musical education & disciplines, MPB (Brazilian popular music) and even “repente” (a form of improvisation, a style of music born in the streets of the Brazilian Northeast region). & all the while doing this without losing what is truly important: its musical identity.

There are 21 tracks divided into two volumes: a heavy side & the other less intense. The majority of the well-guarded ideas come from demons. “After Max Cavalera left Sepultura, I started to compose melodies while never reaching a completed song.” explains the Brazilian guitarist. HUBRIS I & II is a finalization of what I have written since 1997.” Despite this obvious contrast, the album as a whole has consistency & unity.

HUBRIS I

Here we have an interesting collaboration of tuning between guitar, bas & drums. The sound carries the ‘root’ feeling so familiar in his sound, its intensity only comparable to a high voltage shock. IN respect to the compositions, from the start there are varied surprises. From the introduction of the Brazilian ten string acoustic guitar called, “viola caipira” alongside the electric guitar and then quickly letting the listener know what is to come. And that is exactly what happens, as told by the guitarist: “This is a guitar record with an emphasis on tones. Although there are some solos, I preferred to work on the ambiances, almost as if I was doing a soundtrack for a movie.”

HUBRIS II

In general HUBRIS II keeps the nuances a little a little more daring. This will probably be the record that will surprise the public more accustomed to Sepultura. A fair part of the songs is instrumental, in which the big connection between them is the acoustic guitar as the protagonist. Yet Andreas advises: “This isn’t strictly an ‘unplugged’ record, with just acoustic elements. It has electric guitars, of course!” Who would think that Andreas could resist the temptation?

HUBRIS I & II brings to us the Andreas Kisser, exposed: the multiple sides as a musician, composer, arranger and producer. We can see all the various facets of this great guitarist, who has taught us where the root guitar comes from, as well as its origins and more importantly, what it spawned from Sepultura. Influences and identity collide in endless eclecticism, yet all of it comes from a strong point of view & common sense. This Andreas Kisser’s first solo project in his career, yet his story has just begun…

For more information go to www.myspace.com/andreaskisser or www.mascotrecords.com

By   Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Bleeding Through, a proud new addition to the Rise Records roster, will be hitting the road this Fall supporting Satyricon beginning September 25 in Baltimore, MD.

The Orange County sextet has sold over a quarter million records around the world over the course of its career. This is Love, This is Murderous (2003), The Truth (2006) and last year's uncompromising Declaration has propelled the hard-working, straight edge band from the hardcore underground scene to a worldwide stage. They've done Ozzfest (twice), MTV's Headbanger's Ball: The Tour, as well as Vans Warped Tour. You give them a stage and they’ll demolish it! They've toured with bands like Slayer, Marilyn Manson, HIM, AFI, Bullet For My Valentine, and Senses Fail across North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Southeast Asia.

Bleeding Through has been featured on the covers of Revolver, Outburn, Metal Edge, and Chord Magazine, and has racked up critical acclaim and support from countless other publications as well, including Billboard, Metal Hammer, and Kerrang!. Bleeding Through is cited as a major influence by many in today's scene while still remaining ferociously relevant.

Bleeding Through tentatively plans to record the follow up to Declaration in early 2010.

Catch Bleeding Through on tour w/ Carnifex, Miss May I, Motionless In White:

8.21.09 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock

8.22.09 – Farmington, NM – Gators

8.23.09 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Electric

8.24.09 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Downtown Brew

8.25.09 – San Jose, CA – The Urgency

8.26.09 – Roseburg, OR – Riversdale Grange

8.27.09 – Sparks, NV – New Oasis

8.28.09 – Orangevale, CA – The Boardwalk

8.29.09 – San Diego, CA – Epicenter

8.30.09 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction

Bleeding Through on tour with Satyricon, Toxic Holocaust, and Chthonic:

9.25.09 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
9.26.09 - Norfolk, VA- Norva
9.28.09 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
9.29.09 - Orlando, FL - The Club
10.1.09 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
10.2.09 - Dallas, TX - The Door
10.3.09 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
10.5.09 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
10.6.09 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
10.7.09 - Pomona, CA - Glasshouse
10.8.09 - West Hollywood, CA - Key Club
10.10.09 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
10.12.09 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
10.13.09 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10.14.09 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Rickshaw Theater
10.16.09 - Salt Lake City, UT- Club Sound
10.17.09 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theater
10.19.09 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
10.20.09 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
10.21.09 - Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
10.23.09 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
10.24.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
10.25.09 - New York, NY - The Fillmore @ Irving
10.27.09 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda

For more information see www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough.

By   Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Following the success of Rob Zombie’s initial reinvention of John Carpenter’s smash cult horror film HALLOWEEN which premiered number one at the box office breaking all Labor Day Weekend 2007 records, comes the sequel, HALLOWEEN II, hitting theatres nationwide on August 28, 2009 from Dimension Films. 

With the enormously popular horror movie series back, writer-producer-director Rob Zombie, once again puts his own twisted twist on the soundtrack.  Halloween II – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Hip-O/UM^e), released August 25, 2009, and co-produced by Zombie, manages to bring together dialogue from the film as well as music from Motorhead, The Moody Blues, Scream (sans future member Dave Grohl), Rod Stewart, the MC5 and Foghat, alongside new psychobilly band Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures.

Frightmaster Zombie helmed 2007’s ninth installment in the HALLOWEEN franchise that began in 1978.  HALLOWEEN II, which debuts August 28, picks up where HALLOWEEN left off, and focuses on the struggles of Laurie Strode (played by Scout Taylor-Compton) and killer Michael Myers (played by Tyler Mane).

The new recordings on Halloween II – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack include “Transylvania Terror Train” and “Honky Tonk Halloween” from Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures, who appear in the film.  The band’s leader, Jesse Dayton, an Austin, Texas-based singer-guitarist who has played with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, was part of the duo Banjo & Sullivan that performed in Zombie’s 2005 flick The Devil’s Rejects and simultaneously released an album.  Similarly, Rob Zombie Presents Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures (Stag/Zombie A Go Go) will be issued August 28.

Also new are “Laurie’s Theme” from John 5 produced by Bob Marlette, (Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne); “Nurse Killa” from score composer Tyler Bates (Watchmen, 300, Halloween, The Devil’s Rejects); and a cover of Nazareth’s 1976 hit “Love Hurts” from singer Nan Vernon, who covered “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and “Mr. Sandman” for HALLOWEEN.

The classic tracks range from The Moody Blues’ 1966 psychedelic gem “Nights In White Satin” and 10cc’s cheery 1977 hit “The Things We Do For Love” to Rod Stewart’s 1972 cover of The Temptations’ “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” Foghat’s 1972 take on Willie Dixon’s “I Just Want To Make Love To You” and the MC5 proto-punk masterpiece “Kick Out The Jams,” which was recorded live in Detroit on Devil’s Night/Halloween 1968.  The lesser-known vintage tracks hail from the early ‘80s: “Amerarockers” by hardcore punkers Scream, “The Chase Is Better Than The Catch” by metal’s Motorhead and “Time To Die” by hardcore/metal band Void.

Prior to entering the film world, hard rocker Zombie scored a series of multiplatinum albums--1992’s La Sexorcisto, 1995’s Astro-Creep: 2000, and 1998’s Hellbilly Deluxe --as well as platinum with 2001’s The Sinister Urge and 2003’s greatest hits collection Past, Present & Future. 

In addition to his recording career, Rob Zombie has written and directed several successful feature films including House of 1000 Corpses, the sequel, The Devil’s Rejects, and is the is the producer, writer and director of the forthcoming animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, based on his comic book series, The Adventures of El Superbeasto.

TRACK LISTING:

01 CAST - “HE’S F****** DEAD”                                                        

02 THE MOODY BLUES - NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN                                        

03 Cast- “HALLOWEEN IS COMING”                                             

04 10cc- THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE                       

05 CAST -   “WHO’S LEE MARVIN?”                                                

06 SCREAM - AMERAROCKERS                                                      

07 CAST - “JAM & JELLY”                                                 

08 Mc5 - KICK OUT THE JAMS                                                         

09 CAST -   “ASS GOOD”                                                 

10 ROD STEWART - (I KNOW) I’’M LOSING YOU                                          

11 CAST - “D-E-A-D”                                                                         

12 MOTORHEAD - THE CHASE IS BETTER THAN THE CATCH       

13 CAST - “I’M ANGEL MYERS”

14 JOHN 5 - LAURIE’S THEME

15 CAST -   “I WANT TO PARTY”

16 CAPTAIN CLEGG AND THE NIGHT CREATURES - TRANSYLVANIA TERROR TRAIN

17 CAST - “JACK-O-LANTERN AND A BLONDE”

18 CAPTAIN CLEGG AND THE NIGHT CREATURES - HONKY TONK HALLOWEEN

19 CAST - “BRING YOUR BABY BACK HOME”

20 FOGHAT - I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU

21 CAST - “SNAPPED ON BY WEIRD AL”

22 VOID - TIME TO DIE

23 CAST - “I LOVE YOU MOMMY”

24 NAN VERNON - LOVE HURTS

25 TYLER BATES - NURSE KILLA

HALLOWEEN II links:

Official Movie Site - http://www.halloween2-movie.com/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/H2_TheMovie
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/HalloweenII
Trick or Treat - http://www.h2trickortreat.com/
Captain Clegg - www.captainclegg.com

And check out the contest going on for HALLOWEEN II at:  http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=11110

www.ilovethatsong.com

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

RISE RECORDS is  proud to welcome THOSE WHO LIE BENEATH into the family.  Their debut album " An Awakening" is due out on October 13th.
Check out 2 brand new songs on their myspace page:  www.myspace.com/thosewholiebeneath 
Their new album is pure 'shock and awe'.  They play some of the most brutal music in the scene today.  Catch them on the road soon.

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

MELDRUM announced west coast U.S tour dates in September, in which the band will allow fans to preview tracks from their new album, entitled LIFER;

MELDRUM drummer Gene Hoglan made the following statement:

“Hey everybody! We’re all super-excited to announce this upcoming MELDRUM tour! It’s gonna be a few selected West Coast dates, where we unveil the new line-up of rip-snortin’ bitches, and I’d love for everybody to come out and get your heads handed to ya! We’re gonna be focusing on the upcoming ‘Lifer’ material which is a big step forward for the band, and we can’t wait to pummel all of ya with some heavy. We’ll see you on the road, people!”
 

This tour will be the only dates Meldrum will appear in 2009:

September 2 – The Jumping Turtle, San Diego, CA

September 4 – Brookdale Inn, Brookdale Monterey, CA

September 5 – Lost on Main, Chico, CA

September 6 – Studio Seven, Seattle, WA

September 8 – Dante’s, Portland, OR

September 10 – Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA

September 11 – Burnin Burro, Livermore, CA (Oakland Metro)

September 12 – UB’s, Mesa, AZ

September 15 – Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, CA


MELDRUM completed writing and recording the bands’ album with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the new lineup Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass) last November. The surviving band members plan to release album tracks during the tour in tribute to their fallen band-mate, Michelle Meldrum, who died from a cystic growth on her brain.

Band sponsors include KNAC Radio, havocTV, EMG Pickups, Coffin Case, Volcom, Hot Topic, Skateboard Marketing, and Blastwaves Merchandise.

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The star studded brainchild of Tommy Lee is currently finishing album production with producer Scott Humphrey (Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, Motley Crüe). The new album will be Methods of Mayhem’s first release since their 1999 self-titled debut. Album is due out worldwide in early 2010.

Lee exclaimed, “I’m so f@&*ing pumped!! I’ve signed with my friends at Loud & Proud / Roadrunner…what a perfect home for my second Methods of Mayhem record. We’re about to do what no team has ever done before. Buckle up and hang on kids!”

“Some artists put it on cruise control once they achieve success. And then there are rock stars like Tommy Lee. He works hard, plays hard and always looks to challenge himself and his audience. His second Methods of Mayhem record is going to shake things up once again.” says Tom Lipsky, President of Loud & Proud Records.

Methods of Mayhem broke onto the scene in 1999 with their self-titled debut, which went on to become RIAA Gold certified. The album featured Snoop Dog, Kid Rock and Fred Durst among others. The band was a main force of Ozzfest 2000.

Lee is currently headlining Crüefest II with his band Motley Crüe.

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

MVD Visual and Wienerworld are pleased to announce the release of Woodstock Diary 1969: Friday Saturday Sunday for North American distribution on September 22, 2009. Directed and filmed by D.A. Pennebaker, and produced by Alan Douglas (who actually shot Woodstock), this is a 180-minute blast from the past.

August 15th 1969 was a day that went down in popular music culture when nearly 500,000 people descended on the infamous site of Woodstock to listen to 26 now-legendary artists over a 3 day period. 
 
Woodstock Diary 1969: Friday Saturday Sunday, featuring electrifying live footage performances of many of the bands and performers who appeared, is an enthralling "fly on the wall" documentary examining the creation of Woodstock, on its fortieth anniversary and of the actual three day event itself. It contains drama, humor, and even pathos, and recaptures those heady days of the hippie movement when young people really believed that they could change the world.
 
And yet incredibly this historic event almost never happened. A series of near-catastrophes conspired to derail the Woodstock Festival and but for the sheer perseverance and chutzpah of several key characters, the whole course of rock music could have been drastically different.
 
Woodstock Diary 1969: Friday Saturday Sunday features appearances from The Who with 'My Generation', Janis Joplin giving a heart-stopping rendition of "Ball & Chain", Arlo Guthrie performing Dylan's "Walking Down The Line" and Tim Hardin's tender reading of his own classic song "If I Were A Carpenter".
 
Richie Havens, Sha Na Na, Incredible String Band, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jo Cocker, Country Joe and The Fish and Jimi Hendrix also turn in classic performances which have ensured that, while there have been subsequent attempts to imitate the event, the original electrifying Woodstock Festival has never been emulated.

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Static-X are stoked to announce they will be recording most of their live performances from the current PETAL TO THE METAL tour & make them available to fans on a USB wristband for purchase at the Static-X merch booth right after the show !

The USB sticks not only feature that night’s performance audio, but also a variety of exclusive bonus material put together by the band for special for their fans. Bonuses include a personal message to fans in the city of the show, a brand new picture gallery, several “Behind The Scenes – The Making of THE CULT OF STATIC” video clips & links to related websites.

CATCH STATIC-X ON THE PEDAL TO THE METAL TOUR NOW!

By   Thu, Jul 30, 2009

RISE RECORDS, the label founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson, has confirmed bookings of over 500 shows for its artists for the rest of 2009. The label, which was shelved while Ericson attended college, began releasing loud, in-your-face music once again in 2000. Over the last two years, RISE has seen every one of its releases chart among the Top Indie 200.

By   Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Hellogoodbye is preparing to hit the road headlining their “End of Summer West Coast Tour!” along with Fun before joining Hanson and others on the “Use Your Sole Tour” later this fall; tickets for the fall trek are on sale now.

Preparing the release of When We First Met, the Long Beach, California band will proudly be representing the West Coast with Fun, Limbeck, and My Favorite Highway on their headlining tour aptly called “End of Summer West Coast Tour.”

Hellogoodbye has been building quite the steady following over the years with their Avocado EP which sold over 13,000 in sales followed by their 2006 Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! CD which sold nearly 500,000 units thanks in part to their platinum selling single “Here In Your Arms” which sold well over 1 million copies.

Hellogoodbye frontman Forrest Kline has garnered a lot of attention recently for producing the new Never Shout Never Summer EP at his new home studio, Phantom Tollbooth, constructed in the garage of his Long Beach, CA home. Now it’s time for Kline and Company to let their music do the talking.

END OF SUMMER WEST COAST TOUR DATES:

8/13 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse

8/14 El Paso, TX @ Chic’s

8/15 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

8/16 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

8/18 Victorville, CA Club Karma

8/19 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

8/20 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew

8/21 Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones

8/23 Stockton, CA @ Stockton Empire Theatre

8/25 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey

8/26 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater

8/27 Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk

USE YOUR SOLE TOUR DATES WITH HANSON:

9/30 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom

10/1 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

10/ 2 Kansas City, MO @ The Beaumont

10/3 Minneapolis,MN @ First Avenue

10/5 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

10/6 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

10/7 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

10/9 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Theatre

10/10 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore