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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society And Pennywise Front Man Zoli Teglas Organize Lunchtime Protest [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY AND PENNYWISE FRONT MAN ZOLI TEGLAS ORGANIZE LUNCHTIME PROTEST - FRIDAY MARCH 12TH

AT THE HUMP RESTAURANT IN SANTA MONICA, CA TO PROTEST THE RESTAURANT'S SERVING OF ENDANGERED SEI WHALE MEAT

LOS ANGELES, CA *– Conservation group SEA SHEPHERD today announced that Zoli Teglas, PENNYWISE front man and Volunteer Music & Outreach Coordinator for SEA SHEPHERD; Kurt Lieber, SEA SHEPHERD board member; and Grace Ko, director of operations for PELICAN RESCUE TEAM, are organizing the Friday, March 12 protest during the lunchtime rush to educate patrons in Santa Monica that endangered whale species are being consumed at THE HUMP restaurant.
SEA SHEPHERD, the subject of ANIMAL PLANET’S hit show, WHALE WARS, inspired the team behind Oscar-winning documentary film, THE COVE, to orchestrate what the New York Times describes as “a covert operation to ferret out what the authorities say is illegal whale meat at one of this town’s most highly regarded sushi destinations.”

When the story broke Monday (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/us/09sushi.html ) and they heard that operators of THE HUMP could at most be fined $20,000 and serve one year in prison for violating the MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT, Teglas, Lieber and Ko sprang into action, obtaining police approval and organizing a peaceful protest during the lunchtime rush on Friday to encourage Los Angeles area sushi lovers to help put an end to restaurants in the US and Japan selling endangered whale species as delicacies.

The peaceful protest will take place on Friday, March 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hump Restaurant at The Santa Monica Airport - 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South - Santa Monica, CA 90405.

www.seashepherd.org

And Hell Followed With Release New Video Blogs [News]

Mark Carras

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH RELEASE NEW VIDEO BLOGS

Detroit death metallers, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have released a 2 new video blogs that gives fans an inner look at the personalities within the band and how these fun loving individuals can find a musical release that is about as heavy as they come.

Part 1 (found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3hcYria2k) deals with AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH's life at home and life on the road. It features footage of the band's earth-shaking, bottom heavy live performances interspersed with all of the head shaving, bee swarming, fire-farting festivities you'd only ever get to experience if you were in the van with the the band.

Part 2 (found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJky6D05N44) goes behind the scenes of the recording of AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH's upcoming EARACHE debut, PROPRIOCEPTION. From pre-production to the completion of a new track, the band gives fans a look all of the details it took to make their new album truly crushing. Some of the finer moments include the band sharing their recipe for in-studio brain food, the scientific ways that leads are created and a preview of the upcoming album that fans will not want to miss.

Keep up with the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH videos at http://youtube.com/andhellfollowedwith

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have completed work on their upcoming new album, PROPRIOCEPTION, produced by Josh Wichman and due out later this year via EARACHE RECORDS.

Catch AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on tour with ROSE FUNERAL and WRETCHED:

3/8 Rocketown - Nashville, Tennessee

3/9 Green Wave Music Hall - Louisville, Kentucky
3/10 Frankies - Toledo, Ohio
3/11 The Modern Exchange - Southgate, Michigan
3/12 The Lighthouse - Frankfort, Illinois
3/14 Eagles Lodge - Wichita, Kansas
3/16 Cervante’s Other Side - Denver, Colorado
3/17 The Outer Rim - Salt Lake City, Utah
3/18 Elks Lodge - Pocatello, Idaho
3/22 The Cobalt Café - Canoga Park, California

3/25 The Phix - Phoenix, Arizona
3/26 Cinnabar - Flagstaff, Arizona
3/27 The Compound - Albuquerque, New Mexico
3/28 The White Rabbit - San Antonio, Texas
3/29 Smokin’ Aces - McAllen, Texas
3/30 Walters on Washington - Houston, Texas
4/1 My Spayce - Pensacola, Florida
4/2 Transition Art Gallery - Tampa, Florida
4/3 Island Oasis - Orlando, Florida

4/5 The Pit - Jacksonville, Florida
4/6 The 7 Venue - Atlanta, Georgia
4/7 Amos Southbend - Charlotte, North Carolina
4/8 The Soundvent - Thomasville, South Carolina
4/9 The Refuge - Fredricksburg, Virginia
4/10 Mojo 13 - Wilmington, Delaware
4/11 Spotswood VFW - Spotswood, New Jersey
4/12 UACA - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4/13 Broadway - Amityville, New York

4/14 South Street Stage - Waterbury, Connecticut
4/15 Rockos - Manchester, New Hampshire
4/16 the Inferno Lounge - Herkimer, New York
4/17 Headliner's - The Jamboree - Toledo, Ohio

w/FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, AMERICAN ME, SOVEREIGN STRENGTH and MONSTERS
April 21st - Charleroi, Pennsylvania @ Club Octane
April 22nd - Buffalo, New York @ Xtreme Wheels
April 23rd - Portland, Maine @ Windham Veterans Center

April 23rd - Worcester, Massachusetts *New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
April 24th - Jermyn, Pennsylvania @ Eleanor Rigby’s
April 25th - Spotswood, New Jersey @ Spotswood VFW
April 26th - Mt. Airy, Maryland @ Mt. Airy Firehall
April 27th - Virginia Beach, Virginia @ Skate High
April 28th - Raleigh, North Carolina @ The Brewery
April 29th - Columbus, Georgia @ Gallery 13
April 30th - Loganville, Georgia @ The Movement Venue

May 1st - Jacksonville, Florida @ The Pit

May 29 2010 Bledfest 2010 @ The Hartland PAC Howell, Michigan

Watch this killer AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH live performance filmed at a California gig in late 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBocbzNKvZs

For the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH tour dates, music, news and
more, go to http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

Follow AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ahfw

Free Legal Music Downloads From Nuclear Blast America! [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

FREE ONLINE NUCLEAR BLAST SAMPLER!

Nuclear Blast and Amazon.com have teamed up to provide metalheads
everywhere with the "Sinister Spring Sampler" featuring the following
eleven bands & tracks from the label's all-star roster:

* EXODUS, "The Hammer And Life" (demo)

* ELUVEITIE, "Thousandfold"

* ARSIS, "Beyond Forlorn"

* ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, "Cryogenica"

* MNEMIC, "Sons Of The System"

* NILE, "Permitting The Noble Dead To Descend To The Underworld"

* EPICA, "Resign To Surrender"

* THREAT SIGNAL, "Through My Eyes"

* SONATA ARCTICA, "Flag In The Ground"

* AUGURY, "Faith Puppeteers"

* HYPOCRISY, "Hang Him High"

All tracks are in MP3 format and compatible with MP3 players (including

the iPod(r)), iTunes, and Windows Media Player.

Download all tracks from the Amazon free sampler at this location.
http://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Blast-...65693&sr=301-1

Dropkick Murphys Video Premieres From Live On Lansdowne [News]

Mark Carras

In celebration of their 10th year playing a St. Patty's Day home stand in Boston, Dropkick Murphys are putting out a new CD/DVD Live On
Lansdowne, Boston MA next Tuesday, 3/16. AOL's Spinner has the debut of their new video for the live version of "I'm Shipping Up To Boston"
http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/05/dr...ton-live-video featuring the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Alternative

Press has the exclusive premiere of "God Willing" http://altpress.com/features/dropkickvid.htm and www.Spin.com
will have the premiere of "State Of Massachusetts" tomorrow (3/11). If you haven't received a copy of the new album and
would like one, holler at me.

Other DKM Links to check out:

* Major League Baseball has created a custom DKM video
http://www.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=8642090 page to help
promote the release of Live On Lansdowne and has the premiere of Red Sox
fan favorite/theme song "Tessie"
http://www.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7177035

They've also written up a nice feature

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_ente...ment&fext=.jsp
on the band that will run
across MLB.com and Redsox.com.

* For your drunkest friends, customize your very own DKM St. Patty's Day
"Kiss Me, I'm Shitfaced!" E-Card HERE

http://www.rattlebox.com/ecard/cards/1496

* DKM trailer for Live On Lansdowne HERE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTF7ajl9pVs

* Enter to win an Autographed DKM Les Paul guitar from Ultimate Guitar HERE
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/conte...s_contest.html

.
* Enter to win a trip to Dublin to see DKM's play at the Olympia Theatre
on April 22nd & other DKM goods HERE
http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/2010/...-dkm-play-live

Pre-order Live On Lansdowne:
iTunes Deluxe (extra songs)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/...ma/id357677603

iTunes Standard
http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/...ma/id357650428

iTunes DVD
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...16073&s=143441

Amazon Deluxe CD/DVD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Amazon Standard
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Tour Dates:
3/10/10 Wallingford CT - The Dome at Oakdale Theatre

3/12/10 Boston MA House of Blues
3/13/10 Boston MA House of Blues (*2 Shows*)
3/14/10 Boston MA House of Blues
3/15/10 Boston MA House of Blues
3/16/10 Boston MA House of Blues
3/17/10 Boston MA House of Blues

Web: www.dropkickmurphys.com

MySpace: www.myspace.com/dropkickmurphys
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dropkickmurphys

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx To Bring His Sixx Sense Radio Show To Rock On The Range 2010 [News]

Mark Carras

MÖTLEY CRÜE’S NIKKI SIXX TO BRING HIS “SIXX SENSE” RADIO SHOW TO ROCK ON THE RANGE 2010

ROCK ICON TO PROVIDE INSIDER’S LOOK FOURTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 22 & 23 AT COLUMBUS CREW STADIUM

Rock fans across the country will now have access to America’s premiere destination rock festival when Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M.’s Nikki Sixx hosts his nationally syndicated Premiere Radio Networks show, “Sixx Sense,” from this year’s ROCK ON THE RANGE. The rock icon--who headlined last year’s festival--will set up a backstage studio giving listeners an all access look at ROCK ON THE RANGE with up close and personal artist interviews and reporting throughout the weekend.

“One thing I've always loved doing is hanging out and talking music with other artists,” says Nikki Sixx. “So whether I am playing Rock On The Range with Mötley Crüe like last year, or broadcasting my radio show, Sixx Sense…it's always a bad-ass time at Rock On The Range.”

“Having Nikki Sixx spread the ROTR gospel all over the country on his brand new national radio show is an honor,” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producer of the event for Right Arm Entertainment. “Nikki is a rock legend and a ROTR alumnus. We’re excited to have him backstage with us again this year. You never know what tricks and surprises Nikki and his crew will bring to the ROTR experience!”

The 2010 ROTR line-up is headed up by Rob Zombie, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit and Slash and includes performances from Three Days Grace, Seether, Rise Against, Deftones, Papa Roach, Theory Of A Deadman, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage, Coheed & Cambria, Bullet for My Valentine, Puddle Of Mudd, Five Finger Death Punch, Apocalyptica, Drowning Pool, Halestorm, Sevendust, Skillet, Mushroomhead, Helmet, Airbourne, Anberlin, Cold, Nonpoint, Adelitas Way, Shaman's Harvest, Year Long Disaster, Like A Storm, Taddy Porter, Janus, Columbus’ own Noise Auction and more.

The VIP, hotel and camping packages have already sold out and the Field GA tickets are currently on pace to sell out soon. Two-day tickets start at $99.50 and are on sale now via www.rockontherange.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all local Ticketmaster outlets and at the Crew Stadium box office.

Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG LIVE and Crew Stadium, the two-day, multi-stage music and lifestyle event will feature a potent line-up of more than 38 bands on three stages: The Monster Energy Mainstage, The Kicker Audio Stage and The Jägermeister Stage. The nationally renowned festival centrally located in the heart of the country has annually drawn crowds of 30,000 per day since its inception in 2007.

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About Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx:

Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx broadcasts Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time on more than 40 Rock/Alternative music stations in the U.S. and Canada. Each night, host Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star. Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life. Recent guests include rock royalty Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister and Jared Leto from 30 Seconds To Mars amongst the daily visitors. All this and more is coupled with radio station playlists. For more information, or a live stream of the program, please visit www.SixxSense.com.

The White Mice Maxximum Ganjahovahdrive Tour 2010 Kicks Off [News]

Mark Carras

Today Begins The WHITE MICE Maxximum Ganjahovahdrive Tour

The WHITE MICE Maxximum Ganjahovahdrive Tour 2010 kicks off today in the band's locale of Providence, Rhode Island. From there the blood encrusted, furry savages will infest and pillage the country for the next month and a half, bringing their vomitous, psychotically-entrancing apocalyptic hymns about Cheesus and such to the masses, including a massive headfuckfest in the southwest, as they invade SXSW for a plethora of shows.

When asked to describe their sound In a recent Hellbound.ca interview, WHITE MICE drummer Phallusturd Scrowleak spouts "Diehearearrock is what wee call it. Grate music to Commit Sin to, others might attempt name us butt there is only one true name, of which can only be produced by the screaming flatulence of 666 demons breaking winds of 666 different tones and can only be heard by the whoreshippers of Cheesus Miced the lard and slaviour."

Maxximum Ganjahovahdrive Tour 2010:
3/10/2010 AS220 - Providence, RI w/ Fuzz Orchestra, Stress Ape
3/14/2010 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH w/ Tinsel Teeth, Liturgy, Stress Ape,
3/15/2010 The Mopery - Chicago, IL w/ Liturgy, Tinsel Teeth, Cacaw
3/16/2010 Camp Concentration - St. Louis, MO w/ Tinsel Teeth, Liturgy
3/17/2010 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK w/ Tinsel Teeth, Liturgy, Black Cobra
3/18/2010 Mouse of Tinnitus - Denton, TX w/ Tinsel Teeth, Liturgy, Nite Shadez

3/19/2010 1111 - Austin, TX Saucedo - 4PMouseparty
3/19/2010 Headhunter's - Austin, TX | SXSW 20 Buck Spin/Profound Lore showcase w/ Liturgy, Endless Blockade, Coffinworm, Salome, Yakuza
3/19/2010 "2 AM @ Lamar Bridge" - Austin, TX
3/20/2010 Okay Mountain - Austin, TX
3/20/2010 Club 1880 - Austin, TX | Load Rec's Showcase w/ Tinsel Teeth, Drunkdriver, Todd, Pigeon Religion and more
3/21/2010 Brofest 2010 - Doublewide Bar - Dallas, TX w/ Tinsel Teeth, Liturgy +many more
3/22/2010 Ambitious Loser Fest - OZ Cafe - Wichita, KS

3/23/2010 Rhinoceropolis - Denver, CO
3/25/2010 V.A.C. - Boise, ID w/ Uzula, Micro Babies, For Fuck’s Sake
3/26/2010 The Josephine - Seattle, WA
3/28/2010 The Know - Portland, OR w/ Lesbian
3/29/2010 The Tube - Portland, OR w/ The Ramjac, Lesbian
3/30/2010 The Hub - Sacramento, CA w/ Mom, Nuclear Death Wish
3/31/2010 21 Grand - Oakland, CA w/ Lesbian, Nuclear Death Wish
4/01/2010 Hemlock Tavern - San Francisco, CA w/ Lesbian, Nuclear Death Wish, CCR Headcleaner
4/02/2010 Women of Crenshaw - Los Angeles, CA

4/03/2010 Mountain Bar - Los Angeles, CA w/ Lesbian
4/04/2010 The Tribe - Phoenix, AZ w/ Pigeon Religion, Melted Cassettes
4/05/2010 tba - Tucson, Az
4/06/2010 Mohawk - Austin, TX
4/07/2010 Super Happy Funland - Houston, TX w/ Useless Children, Golden Axe
4/08/2010 Schiller Street - Little Rock, AR
4/09/2010 Little Hamilton Collective - Nashville, TN w/ MLU, Suffering Bastard, No Compassion, Laser Slut
4/10/2010 CFBG’s - Greensboro, NC w/ Mutant League, Three Brained Robot, Suffering Bastard
4/11/2010 The Juggling Gypsy - Wilmington, NC w/ Suffering Bastard, Food World, Caucasians, Khnum

4/12/2010 The Nightlight - Chapel Hill, NC w/ Suffering Bastard, Cheezface, Ex-Monkeys, Nuss
4/13/2010 The Triple - Richmond, VA w/ Suffering Bastard
4/14/2010 *TBA - Philadelphia w/ Suffering Bastard
4/15/2010 Sidebar - Baltimore, MD w/ Suffering Bastard, Fourth Horseman
4/16/2010 Shea Stadium - Brooklyn, NY w/ Liturgy, Suffering Bastard
4/19/2010 Charlie's Kitchen - Boston, MA w/ MLU, Rotten Apples, Crazy Dreams
4/20/2010 17 Mules - Providence, RI w/ Useless Children, MLU, Holy Sheet and more

The WHITE MICE's recent release Ganjahovahdose [their 6th official full-length, amidst a sea of other splits, EPs and releases] was their debut for gourmet underground noisemonger 20 Buck Spin. Mixed by Ken “HiWatt” Marshall (Skinny Puppy), the unclassifiable beast of a release has since raped the media and thrill-seeking noisemetal purists' playlists, supporting the crew's constant live savagery since it's latter 2009 release, making this springtime tour the ultimate breeding ground for all to succumb to the bestial delight of these disease spreading vermin.

"We're talking the scabby riffs of Buzzov*en, the rhythmic eccentricities of Lightning Bolt and the psychedelic clutter of a shotgun full of mescaline." - Decibel

"...White Mice find their way to catchy antiriffs that emphasize tight grooves even when roared and echoed vocals slur all over them." - All Music Guide

"They've been categorized as industrial, noise, art rock and noisegrind. Perhaps a better description would be unclassifiable." - Hellbound.ca

"These masked vermin are back with their sixth record and remain too metal for their old home at Load Records, but way too noisy and fucked-up for any self respecting metalhead - which makes them perfect for 20 Buck Spin." - The Montreal Mirror

http://www.thewhitemice.com
http://www.myspace.com/whitemice
http://www.20buckspin.com

Immolation Posts 2nd Majesty And Decay Album Trailer [News]

Mark Carras

IMMOLATION –2nd “Majesty And Decay” Album Trailer Online!

New York death metal legends IMMOLATION have posted the 2nd of a series of trailers offering insight into the making of their brand new album “Majesty And Decay”! The footage can be viewed at the following location http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3D79bONtY0

Majesty and Decay, is out now worldwide on Nuclear Blast and can be ordered with or without an exclusive shirt or hoodie design at the following location http://store.nuclearblastusa.com/Art...molation/10504.

IMMOLATION, recently entered Millbrook Sound Studios in New York with longtime producer Paul Orofino. Mixing duties were handled this time by Zack Ohren (DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH). Cover art was created by Pär Olofsson (THE FACELESS, IMMORTAL, ABYSMAL DAWN).

IMMOLATION recently wrapped the “Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour” as direct support to NILE.

Visit IMMOLATION online at www.myspace.com/IMMOLATION & www.EVERLASTINGFIRE.com.

Malevolent Creation Posts 2nd Pre-Production Clip Now Online [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release:

Death metal legends MALEVOLENT CREATION have posted their 2nd video clip of the band recording pre-production for their forthcoming 11th studio outing. Watch the clip of drummer/engineer Gus Rios talking about his kit and recording drums for a band new song at following location http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=361065.

MALEVOLENT CREATION's latest album, "Doomsday X", was released in the U.S. in July 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe in August 2007 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtime friend and producer (and sometimes session member) Gus Rios, and is said to be the most diverse MALEVOLENT CREATION album recorded to date and "without a doubt their fastest!!" Mick Thomson, guitarist for SLIPKNOT, contributed a "ripping" guitar solo to the song "Deliver My Enemy".

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/malevolentcreation & http://www.youtube.com/user/malevolentcreation

Former Mothers Of Invention Members On Tour Together [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

Former Mothers of Invention Members Don Preston and Bunk Gardner To Tour East Coast

Los Angeles, CA - Don Preston and Bunk Gardner, both original members of the the legendary Mothers of Invention with Frank Zappa, are gearing up for an exciting east coast tour called The Don & Bunk Show. The duo will be playing a full range of Zappa's music from Freak Out to Zoot Allures. The evening will be full of the zany antics, wild improvisations and strange electronic music the early Mothers were famous for, along with the expert mastery of their instruments. "We're doing this tour because I think Zappa fans need to come and hear how Zappa's music was performed by the originals," says Don Preston. "Hey people! We're still doing it!"

Bunk Gardner and Don Preston are featured on several albums with the original Mothers of Invention (along with various later compilations of unreleased material by Frank Zappa) which include Absolutely Free, We're Only In It For The Money, Cruising With Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich and Weasels Ripped My Flesh. Gardner also appeared on Zappa's first solo venture Lumpy Gravy, while Preston went on to appear on several albums after the break-up of the original Mothers, which include Fillmore East, June 1971, Just Another Band From L.A., Roxy & Elsewhere as well as the feature film 200 Motels.

The Don & Bunk Show started in 2001 with the duo wanting to show audiences their unique abilities that were revealed in Zappa's first band. Gardner and Preston have both been long known for their amazing inprovising abilities and interpretation of Zappa's music. They have recorded two CDs for Brain Records: Ahead Of Their Time and Joined At The Hip. Bunk has also recorded and/or performed with the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, Geronimo Black, Tim Buckley, The 4 Winds Ensemble, ANT-BEE and many others. Don Preston has recorded/performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gil Evans, Carla Bley, The Residents and many others. He has also completed 23 film scores including Apocalypse Now. Don Preston was quite possibly the first person to add synthesis to live rock performances, taking Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention into uncharted musical territories over several tours and albums. Today, four decades after having built "analog synthesizers" from scratch before most people had heard of such things, Preston is a living legend and a pioneer who now tweaks synths on his Apple laptop.

The Don & Bunk show will be appearing on the following dates:

Mar. 17 (pre-tour gig) Hollywood Studio Bar &Grill - 6122 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood, CA - PH 323-466-9917 (performance starts at 9:00 pm)
Mar. 21 The Garage - Wilmington, DE
Mar. 24 Bearsville Theater - Woodstock, NY
Mar. 25 Rongovian Embassy - Trumansburg, NY
Mar. 26 The Magic Room - Boston, MA
Mar. 27 The Lilly Pad - New Haven, CT
Mar. 28 TBA
Mar. 31 The Hi Hat - Provincetown, RI

Apr. 1 Sullivan Hall - New York, NY
Apr. 2 The Black Lodge - Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 3 Orion - Baltimore, MD

Some of the songs the duo will be performing are: Flower Punk, Help I'm A Rock, Uncle Meat, A Pound For A Brown On The Bus, Eric Dolphy's Memorial Barbeque, Holiday In Berlin Full Blown, I Am The Slime and many other beloved Frank Zappa compositions.

For more information: www.myspace.com/donandbunk

The Ruins Of Beverast: Official North American Release Date [News]

Mark Carras

THE RUINS OF BEVERAST: Official North American Release Date

Germany's Ván Records is proud to announces the unleashing of Foulest Semen Of A Sheltered Elite, the third full-length from THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, to North American audiences this spring. The album was released in Europe mid-September 2009, and immediately became the most critically-acclaimed TROB album to date. Now with the help of Ván countrymen AFM Records' North American distribution, TROB's devouring work will be properly distributed to North American audiences.

THE RUINS OF BEVERAST is the solo project of Alexander von Meilenwald, known as the ultra-fast, maniacally technical drummer of famed German horde Nagelfar, as well as being a live and/or session member of Truppensturm, Abusus, Verdunkeln and other kult acts. The band has constantly astounded audiences on every release - including 2004's Unlock The Shrine, 2006's Rain Upon The Impure, a split EP with Urfaust and a 4-way split LP with Deathgate Arkanum, Nihil Nocturne and Anti - each album showcasing more forward-thinking progression and more creatively constructed aggression than the last.

Meilenwald fully self-constructs every element of TROB, taking the veracity and creativity of his brutal percussion, axemanship and synth-laden atmospheres to otherworldly levels on Foulest Semen Of A Sheltered Elite, and pushing the album to the limits with a massive play time of nearly an hour and twenty minutes! The end result is far more involved and intriguing than a simple black metal release; the thunderous, explosive, unnerving, epic and brilliantly frightening album is easily one of the most flooring and unique releases in recent metal history.

Foulest Semen Of A Sheltered Elite track listing:

01. I Raised This Stone As A Ghastly Memorial 10:32

02. Alu 0:51

03. God's Ensanguined Bestiaries 8:33

04. Mount Sinai Moloch 12:28

05. Transcending Saturnine Iericho Skies 0:47

06. Kain's Countenance Fell 8:38

07. The Restless Mills 12:10

08. Theriak - Baal - Theriak 1:22

09. Blood Vaults (II - Our Despots Cleanse The Levant) 9:19

10. Arcane Pharmakon Messiah 15:15

North American journalists contact Earsplit PR for all inquiries on THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, including promos of the new release, and email interviews with mastermind Meilenwald.

"... one of those rare acts that transcends music and becomes true art, and with his third album, has cemented his status in the elite category of artists." 10/10 - MetalReview.com

"Ambient, ethereal segments soothe the burn of crushing, bleak black metal. This is a beautiful release, from start to finish. Melodic without being annoyingly soft, brutal while still retaining hefty listenability, cruel and discordant without apologizing."

- ChroniclesOfChaos.com

http://www.van-gbr.de

http://www.myspace.com/vanrecords

Municipal Waste Latin American Venue Changes, Tour Report [News]

Mark Carras

MUNICIPAL WASTE LATIN AMERICAN VENUE CHANGES, TOUR REPORT

MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced venue changes for 2 dates on their current tour of Latin America. The demand to see the band during their first ever run of Latin America has been so intense that promoters have been forced to find bigger venues that could contain the crazed masses coming to FACE THE WASTE.

Here are the updated list of dates:

Mar 10 2010 Barranco Bar--Lima, Peru
Mar 11 2010 Rock Y Guitarras--Santiago, Chile**
Mar 12 2010 Aram Vinhedo--Campinas, Brazil**
Mar 13 2010 Clash Club --Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mar 14 2010 Teatro Odisseia--Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mar 15 2010 Drakkar Music Hall--Porto Alegre, Brazil

**Denotes new venue

MUNICIPAL WASTE have been greatly enjoying their time in Latin America. The shows have been some of the most incredible of the band's career and every moment both on and offstage, has been a memorable one. Frontman, Tony Foresta comments on the great times they've experienced so far on their Latin American tour:

"Greetings from Bogotá Columbia! We're about 5 days into our South American
tour and it has been a really fun one. We just finished our 2 gigs in Mexico one of which was with Sacred Reich, Cynic and Dying fetus. That was a really fun time and its is always a good to hang with Phil and the rest of the Sacred Reich dudes. Our show last night in Bogotá was really insane. Kids were jumping off of the balcony and scaffolding. I didn't know whether to sing or just watch the insanity unfold. The crowds here have been really
cool too. They get really rowdy but are very respectable to each other and
the band. So far no one has fallen into our equipment or done anything
stupid to mess up our show up. Very very cool audiences. It makes it so much more fun to play when its like that.

My favorite thing so far is seeing all of the Waste bootleg shirts that
people make and sell. They are so funny. My favorite shirt was a picture of

me Phil and Ryan chilling with a fan on the back of the shirt (pictured here: http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/904/photojbx.jpg). I guess the guy making the shirt thought the fan was Dave and that he was printing a band photo on the back! It looks hilarious. Also some kids make there own
Waste shirts and wear them to the gigs. I've seen some really cool ones. I
love it when fans do that.

One bad thing that happened was that Phil got food poisoning on the first
day in Guadalajara. It was really bad. We almost had to cancel our Mexico
City gig. But the promoter called a medic to the show and he gave Phil some
pill that made him feel a bit better. He managed to tough it out and played

a killer set. I've never seen him that sick in my life. It was scary. What
a trooper. Gotta run. Off to Peru! More adventures to be had!"

View another picture of Tony and bandmate, Ryan Waste enjoying Mexico here: http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/773...lajaraduck.jpg

Richmond, VA crossover leaders, MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced a small
number of new dates to be played in the Northeast this April. This limited
engagement sees the band going back to their roots and playing more
intimate venues for their most hardcore of fans. Joined by their friends,

TOXIC HOLOCAUST, these shows promise to be prime examples of straight up,
in your face old school aggression. Here are the dates:

Apr 21 The Note West Chester, Pennsylvania
Apr 22 Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Apr 25 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington DC

MUNICIPAL WASTE have just released their very own skate deck. Featuring
brand new original artwork, this skate deck is perfect for those who want
to shred to the waste while MUNICIPAL WASTE shreds you! The limited first

edition of these decks feature an engraved MW logo and edition number. For pictures and more info on how to get one, go to http://jsrdirect.com

MUNICIPAL WASTE's new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....ath/667_671_75

Check out MUNICIPAL WASTE's video for the track "Wrong Answer", from the
band's latest album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJ9bYCmO2c

For more news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

Jeff Beck To Release First New Album In Seven Years [News]

Mark Carras

Jeff Beck Emotion And Commotion New Album April 13th 2010

Jeff Beck To Release First New Album In Seven Years

Emotion And Commotion Out April 13th 2010

First Single Featuring Joss Stone Available Now On iTunes

For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist and rock n roll legend Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s restless genius with Emotion And Commotion. The album will be available on Atco Records, an imprint of Rhino Entertainment, on April 13th at all retail outlets, including www.rhino.com, for a suggested list price of $18.98 (CD) and $9.99 (digital).

Track Listing

1. Corpus Christi Carol
2. Hammerhead

3. Never Alone
4. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
5. I Put A Spell On You (featuring Joss Stone)
6. Serene
7. Lilac Wine (featuring Imelda May)
8. Nessun Dorma
9. There’s No Other Me (featuring Joss Stone)
10. Elegy For Dunkirk (featuring Olivia Safe)

- "I Put A Spell On You," the first single featuring Grammy-winner Joss Stone available on iTunes now at: http://bit.ly/cg0x6V

- Exclusive content to launch at www.emotionandcommotion.com in March

- U.S. tour in April

- Appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, May 1st

Jeff Beck

Emotion And Commotion

Label: Atco Records
(Rhino Entertainment)

Release Date: April 13th, 2010

Official Site:

www.jeffbeck.com

Album Site:
www.emotionandcommotion.com

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/jeffbeckmusic

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/jeffbeck

Nonpoint Premiere Video For Debut Single [News]

Mark Carras

March 9, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NONPOINT PREMIERE VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE ‘MIRACLE’
ON MONSTERENERGY.COM AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT
Full Album to be released May 4th

LOS ANGELES – Ft Lauderdale hard rock quartet, NONPOINT are gearing up to premiere the video for the debut single from their forthcoming album at midnight PST tonight, March 9th exclusively on the Monster Energy website at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

The video for ‘Miracle’ was directed by Dale ‘Rage’ Resteghini, whose credits include videos for Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax, Fall Out Boy, Lil Wayne, Straight Line Stitch, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Soulja Boy and many others. Rage says “Elias and I have known each other for a number of years but never had the chance to work together. When he sent me ‘Miracle’ I was blown away as I think this is one (if not) the best songs Nonpoint has ever recorded. I wanted to bring Elias’ idea to life in a downtown Los Angeles stage. Elias wanted to approach this video without putting a lot of focus on the band. He wanted to see someone gain victory though faced with tremendous odds. We found some super hot MMA female fighters to mix it up for real and shot it all in super slow motion, which allowed for some very cool visual moments.” Lead singer Elias Soriano of Nonpoint adds, “It’s got hot girls kickin’ ass! Need I say more?”

‘Miracle’ is off to a great start at Active Rock radio, breaking the top 30 and gaining momentum each week. Nonpoint is currently on tour with Cold, which kicked off in mid-February and commences April 17th in Orlando. Nonpoint will also be playing the ‘Rock on the Range’ festival in Columbus, Ohio at the end of May.

The forthcoming album, also titled Miracle, will be released May 4, via the band’s own 954 Records in partnership with Rocket Science Ventures through RED/ Sony. Produced by Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne and HELLYEAH, Miracle promises to be a career defining release for Nonpoint who burst on to the scene in 1998.

For the latest updates and tour news: http://www.nonpoint.com

The Rocket Science mission is to provide a full-service label experience to artists and management in the rapidly evolving digital and physical marketplace. Rocket Science was borne out of the explosive growth of artists and management who work outside of the traditional major label model. Rocket Science Ventures is a division of Rocket Science that allows access to the services platform and adds a distribution path via Sony / RED married with several release funding options. Rocket Science provides turnkey services with a focus on execution. http://myrocketscience.com

Embryonic Devourment Post Two New Tracks From Upcoming Release [News]

Mark Carras

EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT Post Two New Tracks From Upcoming Release

California technical death/grind four-piece EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT recently posted two brand new tracks from their upcoming full-length, Vivid Enterpretations Of The Void. Check out "Militarized Reptoids" and "Darken Thy Fluids" here: http://www.myspace.com/embryonicdevourment.

The follow-up to 2007's critically-acclaimed Fear Of Reality Exceeds Fantasy debut, Vivid Enterpretations Of The Void (label and official street date TBA) is based on the "Reptilian Agenda," a theory researched, written and spoken about extensively by British author/reporter/former pro football player David Icke for well over a decade. "This is basically our whole theme and platform for the new release; the theory that a reptilian race controls our world," elaborates bassist/vocalist Austin Spence. "The reptilians need the menstrual blood of a virgin in order to keep their human form. These are the same gods that the Aztecs and Egyptians weren't allowed to depict. The reptilians go by their name 'Chitauri' which means 'the talkers.' They have been in control of our world and many others for thousands of years. The Aztecs predicted the human harvest for 2012...we'll see what happens, eh?"

Adds Spence of the teaser tracks: "The new songs definitely have a heavy reptilian theme and crush our previous releases into the ground. Expect fast grinding drums and enough technicality to rip your face off. This release would be best received by fans of early Cryptopsy, Cephalic Carnage and Spawn Of Possession."

In related news, EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT will embark on a string of live dates, including the 13-date Hymns Of The Extreme tour with Sepsism and an appearance at the Las Vegas and Central Illinois Metalfests. Confirmed dates thus far:

3/29/2010 Johnny’s Cathouse - Redding, CA w/ Malevolent

4/10/2010 The Pizza Factory - Modesto, CA w/ Sepsism

4/11/2010 The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV w/ Sepsism

4/12/2010 U.B. Bar - Mesa, AZ w/ Sepsism

4/13/2010 The Compound - Albuquerque, NM w/ Sepsism

4/14/2010 Zen Meister Bar - El Paso, TX w/ Sepsism

4/15/2010 The Bearded Lady - San Antonio, TX w/ Sepsism

4/16/2010 Fitzgerald's - Houston, TX w/ Sepsism

4/17/2010 The Stafford - Bryan, TX w/ Sepsism

4/18/2010 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK w/ Sepsism

4/19/2010 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MI w/ Sepsism

4/20/2010 Union Station - Colorado Springs, CO w/ Sepsism

4/21/2010 Burts Tiki Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Sepsism

4/22/2010 The Red Room - Boise, ID w/ Sepsism

4/23/2010 Docs Club 82 - Portland, OR

7/10/2010 Slugfest III@ The Workshop - Ceres, CA

7/16/2010 Las Vegas Death Fest - Las Vegas, NV

7/17/2010 Las Vegas Death Fest - Las Vegas, NV

7/23/2010 Central Illinois Metal Fest @ The Canopy Club - Central Illinois, IL

http://www.myspace.com/embryonicdevourment
http://www.embryonicdevourment.com

Umbowl: Another Innovative Music Experience By Umphrey's Mcgee [News]

Mark Carras

THE FIRST ANNUAL UMBOWL: ANOTHER GROUNDBREAKING MUSIC EXPERIENCE BY UMPHREY’S MCGEE

April 24th Chicago Event to Stage Four “Quarters” of Music
Using Innovative Technology and Interactive, Fan-Driven Cues

The forward-thinking band Umphrey’s McGee will carve out new terrain in musical interactivity with their fans at the first “UMBowl,” an unprecedented 4-quarter evening-long concert on Saturday, April 24th, at Lincoln Hall in the group’s hometown of Chicago.

Umphrey’s, which has long forged a close bond with its national fan base through technological innovation, will explore fresh frontiers in the five-hour event, styled to emulate a football game with four “quarters” of unique musical performances that will actually be generated by audience input. Half the night’s music will be determined by text messaging on “gameday” itself.

The first quarter (Q1) will be an acoustic set entirely chosen by attendees; ticket holders will receive ballots and cast votes on the songs to be performed. Q2 will be a wholly improvised performance driven by bi-directional texting, sifted and delivered by “offensive coordinator” (and longtime Umphrey’s sound caresser) Kevin Browning to the band, which will then use the audience input to construct their jams. Q3 will be an all-request segment, with songs again determined by pre-balloting from the audience members. Fans will be able to vote not just on song selection but actually how those songs are arranged and varied from their original form. In Q4, the live audience will actually act as the group’s quarterback, “calling audibles” to direct the course of a free-flowing set via text messages sent to Browning in response to choices projected on an in-house screen.

The text-messaging element of UMBowl, powered by Mozes, was first employed by Umphrey’s McGee at their Stew Art (or “S2”) series, launched in fall 2009. Hosted as freestanding events before Umphrey’s shows in select tour markets, the series is a crowd-sourced improvisation experiment, in which all the music performed by the group on stage is entirely directed by S2 audience members. Sold-out crowds of 50 fans submit their ideas by texting descriptive words, phrases, and pop culture references to the Umphrey's mobile interface, which are then interpreted by the band.

Umphrey’s McGee had previously taken new approaches to delivering their music to the fans. Before their most recent studio recording, Mantis, was released in January 2009, the collection was made available for pre-order in an interesting way. The more Mantis pre-orders were received, the more free bonus content was received. Fans “unlocked” levels of content by getting more of their friends to pre-order the album.

The band was also among the first group of performers to offer songs at Rock Band Network. The much buzzed-about video game platform works with Xbox video game systems, and allows bands to offer fans a way to dig into their favorite group’s music in ways they have never been able to before.

UMBowl tickets went on sale last Friday and sold out in just minutes.

For the many out-of-town fans attending UMBowl, the band, together with long-standing travel partners CID Entertainment, offered travel packages for the event. Included in each package are tickets to UMBowl, luxury accommodations at the new Hotel Palomar in downtown Chicago, a drink package for the pre-party at the Umphrey’s hometown hang The Store, a personalized UMBowl jersey, gameday transportation, and more. For further information, go to: www.cidentertainment.com/home/umbowl2010.php

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Bullet For My Valentine Announce U.S. Headline Dates [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2010

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Announce U.S. Headline Dates

With Special Guests Chiodos and Airbourne
Third Album, “Fever” Coming April 27th

New York, NY- Bullet For My Valentine have announced dates for their US headline tour in support of the band’s upcoming third release, FEVER, in stores April 27th and featuring the blistering single “Your Betrayal” which was the #1 most added track on alternative radio. This marks the bands first trip back to American soil since playing the main stage at The Mayhem Festival last summer.

The tour starts in Worcester, MA on April 30th at the Palladium and concludes on May 30th in Detroit, MI at the Fillmore. Joining Bullet For My Valentine on tour will be Chiodos and Airbourne. Tour highlights include New Jersey’s Bamboozle Festival on May 1 and Columbus, Ohio’s Rock on the Range on May 23rd.

Fever was produced by Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Good Charlotte) and recorded in both Wales and Los Angeles. Fever is the follow up to 2008’s Scream Aim Fire which has sold over one million copies worldwide and debuted at #4 on The Billboard album chart.

Bullet For My Valentine have just wrapped up shooting 2 videos in support of their upcoming album and have revamped and launched a new website www.bulletformyvalentine.com, which is a one stop shop for anything Bullet! Stay tuned and check back to the site for updates and announcements!

Bullet For My Valentine are vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck, guitarist Michael Paget, bassist Jason James and drummer Michael Thomas.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE HEADLINE TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CHIODOS AND AIRBOURNE:

DATES:
April 30 Worcester, MA Palladium

May 1 East Rutherford, NJ Bamboozle
May 2 Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head
May 4 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
May 5 Nashville, TN Rocketown
May 7 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
May 8 TBA
May 9 Tulsa, OK Diamond
May 11 Phoenix, AZ Marquee
May 12 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues

May 14 Anaheim, CA The Grove *Main Support TBA
May 15 San Diego, CA SOMA *Airbourne not on this date
May 16 San Francisco, CA Regency Center Ballroom
May 18 Salt Lake City, UT Great Salt Air
May 19 Denver, CO Gothic Theater
May 21 St Louis, MO The Pageant
May 22 Chicago, IL Rivera
May 23 Columbus, OH Rock On The Range
May 25 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom

May 26 Minneapolis, MN 1st Avenue
May 28 Grand Rapids, MI The Orbit Room
May 29 TBA
May 30 Detroit, MI The Fillmore

www.BulletForMyValentine.com

Death Angel: New Studio Blog Launched [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends, DEATH ANGEL, have uploaded their first studio blog at the following location http://www.youtube.com/user/deathangelofficial.

Hot on the heels of a busy and productive 2009, DEATH ANGEL have been holed up in their Oakland, California studio for the past few months writing songs for their next Nuclear Blast release. The band are currently at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with production genius Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALL THAT REMAINS, WHITE CHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER) tracking the new record, tentatively scheduled for a September of 2010 release.

The band plans to post regular updates following their progress in the studio on their MySpace page and on their brand new website (www.deathangel.us), so keep an eye out for that.

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/DEATHANGEL & www.DEATHANGEL.us

The Resurrection Sorrow: The Unholy Divine Tour, Part I Begins This Week [News]

Mark Carras

THE RESURRECTION SORROW: The Unholy Divine Tour, Part I Begins This Week

Still steadily promoting the hell out of their debut full-length Hour of the Wolf, thunderous New York rock quartet THE RESURRECTION SORROW will kick off the first leg of their three-part Unholy Divine Tour tomorrow in Wilmington, Delaware.

THE RESURRECTION SORROW's The Unholy Divine Tour, Part I:
3/10/2010 Mojo 13 - Wilmington, DE
3/11/2010 The Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA
3/12/2010 The Depot - York, PA w/ Backwoods Payback, Wrath of Typhoon
3/13/2010 The Black and Red Bar - Washington DC w/ King Giant
3/14/2010 The Brighton Bar - Long Branch, NJ w/ The Ominous Order of Filthy Mongrels
3/15/2010 Lit Lounge - New York, NY w/ Maegashira, Nolan Gate

The subsequent segments of the Unholy Divine tour will be announced shortly. The hard-working outfit features a cast of musicians who have collectively spent time in Murphy's Law, Tides Within, After Dark, Malstrom, Supervillain and more, bringing years of both studio and onstage expertise to the table. Hour of the Wolf was recorded by veteran NYC engineer Joe Hogan (Nebula, The Atomic Bitchwax) and was released by the band themselves in November.

"This one makes good on the promise so many bands reneged on back in the 80’s and 90’s." - HellrideMusic.com

"Hour of the Wolf bolsters the future of Metal." - Steven Blush (author/filmmaker, American Hardcore)

"This is testosterone driven doom rock that stands out like a high five across the table at a fancy restaurant. Think COC, BLS, Crowbar, some Borgo Pass-style sludge..." - TheObelisk.net

"...a no-frills, high-octane rawk machine hell-bent on pummeling their gear into oblivion... Hour of the Wolf possesses something primal and timeless, trends be damned." - The Ottawa Citizen

http://www.resurrectionsorrow.com
http://www.myspace.com/resurrectionsorrow

E1 Entertainment And The Legendary Kiss Seal Deal [News]

Mark Carras

E1 ENTERTAINMENT AND THE LEGENDARY KISS SEAL DEAL

Los Angeles, CA and Toronto, ON – March 9, 2010 – Leading independent studio, E1 Entertainment is thrilled to finalize their production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band’s iconic personas for its young fans.

“We’re honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy,” comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1. “It’s wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide.”

E1 has snagged the KISS brand as it eclipses its roots, building energy in new family and youth media outlets. KISS’s role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 American Idol Finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today. The KISS tradition continues to grow generation after generation transcending age, race and creed.

"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper,” remarks KISS co-founder Gene Simmons, “KISS is a band, but also the only music BRAND. Continuing in our 35 year history of going where no band has gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we intend to make this a very special show for our fans."

“We couldn’t be more excited. Coupling E1’s successes and ingenuity with the global force of KISS guarantees an express pass into the homes of our youngest KISS Army members with a show of superior quality,“ adds KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.

The as- yet untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide by E1. Executive Producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 Entertainment; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.

Mumiy Troll's Digital Release Of Polar Bear Confirmed For March 16th [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA & MOSCOW, RUSSIA (March 9, 2010) - Russia’s biggest rock band, Mumiy Troll (http://iemarketing.net/mumiytroll/) announced today that they will release a digital EP Polar Bear on March 16 from The Village Label. Tracks include a new version of the title track, “Polar Bear” along with remixes from UK producers The Sharp Boys, plus a bonus single “Paradise Ahead.”

Mumiy Troll (pronounced MOO-Me Troll) also plans to capitalize on the bands viral buzz from the censored video for “Polar Bear” which features, an oversexed pickle and a rude dancing bear who meets an explosive, fiery fate. More can be seen here:
http://www.idesignprod.com/mumiytrol.../PolarBear.asx

Additionally, the band will be heading to SXSW this month and playing select cities in the US around their first festival appearance in Austin.

Confirmed tour dates are:

03/10 @ Sullivan Hall, New York, NY

03/11 @ Putnam Den, Albany, NY (WEQX Radio Show)
03/14 @ Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA
03/19 @ Austin Convention Center @ SXSW (Studio SX interview, 11:30am)
03/19 @ Jovita’s, Austin, TX (SXSW, Sweet Relief day party, 4:30pm)
03/19 @ Valhalla, Austin, TX (SXSW showcase, 1am)
04/30 @ Glavclub, Moscow, Russia
05/30 @ Glavclub St. Petersburg, Russia

On March 2, Mumiy Troll made their North American television debut on CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODQVR-pR0xc) which was one of the only appearances from a Russian band on national television.

Mumiy Troll began as “one of the most socially dangerous bands in the world” as noted by a local Communist party chief in the former Soviet Union; yet, was hailed as “Best Band of the Millennium” by leading Russian music critics after the fall of communism. Mumiy Troll began playing club dates in Siberia in their hometown of Vladivostok and steadily built a large fan base that now packs arenas in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as the Baltic States. Having played over 1,000 gigs since the turn of the century, and boasting a back catalogue of eight full-length CDs, Mumiy Troll are the most influential and successful independent artists in Russia today.

ABOUT MUMIY TROLL
Originally founded in Vladivostok, Russia Mumiy Troll earned early success in Moscow with startling albums and live performances that burst with energy, warmth and debauchery. The band's "rockapops" sound has taken the band to dizzying heights in Russia where they graced the covers of Russian editions of GQ, Time Out, Rolling Stone and Hello!. Mumiy Troll is: Ilya Lagutenko – vocals, guitars, songwriting, Yuri Tsaler – guitar, keyboards and saxophone, Eugene "Sdwig" Zvidionny – bass, Oleg Pungin - drums.

White Wizzard Over The Top Now Out In North America [News]

Mark Carras

WHITE WIZZARD - 'OVER THE TOP' NOW OUT IN NORTH AMERICA

OVER THE TOP, the debut full-length album from Los Angeles' traditional
heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD is NOW out North America .

Produced by RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER), OVER THE TOP  features nine tracks of hook-laden riffs, catchy melodies and real singing, proving that true metal is once again on the rise and WHITE WIZZARD are  leading the charge.

OVER THE TOP is available through FYE (http://www.fye.com/Over-the-Top-Fron...VVviewprod.htm), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Over-Top-White...8109903&sr=8-2) iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ove...op/id350844759) and other finer music retailers. Special limited edition vinyls, picture discs and combo packs are also available through the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/advanc...na6u67&x=0&y=0

The full track listing for OVER THE TOP is as follows:
01. Over The Top 
02. 40 Deuces 
03. High Roller 
04. Live Free Or Die
05. Iron Goddess Of Vengeance
06. Out Of Control 
07. Strike Of The Viper

08. Death Race 
09. White Wizzard

MSN's Heavy Metal Superfan Blog is running a contest where 5 winners will receive WHITE WIZZARD prize packs filled with shirts, cds, back patches and more! To enter, go to http://music.msn.com/superfans/heavy...-a-back-patch/

Watch WHITE WIZZARD's brand new music video for the title track "Over The
Top" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

Retaks Injects Sport Into Show at Extreme Thing In Las Vegas [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

Retaks Injects Sport Into Show at Extreme Thing In Las Vegas

Event Creates Record Fourth Stage March 27

The Retaks Expressions Tour kicks off at Extreme Thing 2010 on March 27 at the Desert Breeze Skate Park near Durango Drive and Spring Mountain Road. The event will include the third annual Retaks Local Ripper Mini Ramp Skateboard Competition, and the Retaks Battle of the Shops. Retaks will sponsor a fourth stage at Extreme Thing, a record for the event. The specially constructed stage physically connects the concert space with the ramp and will feature live music from Guilty By Association, Ministry of Love and Battle Born all from Las Vegas; Avery Watts from Los Angeles and Parker Theory from San Diego.

Three local skateboard shops will compile approximately the top 30 qualifiers of all ages in the region who will pay $20 to enter the open competition – there are no age group requirements in this competition. Registration includes one general admission ticket to the event plus competitor wristbands and Retaks Competitor gift bag. Skaters younger than 18 years old will receive one pass for their parent/guardian who will be required to sign a liability waiver on site. Competition is open to all amateur skateboarders. Those who’d like to participate can contact Pharmacy Board Shop, 4845 S. Fort Apache Road in Summerlin (228-4755); Industrial Ride Shop inside the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson (435-0600) or the Area 702 Skatepark, 3040 Simmons St., suite #104, in North Las Vegas (870-7588). Spaces are limited.

After initial competition, five individual sessions will determine the top five competitors, who will be judged solely on their at least 4-minute individual run. Open jam practice will take place in the morning until the first Retaks Concert Band takes the stage. Then, each of the five competitors will have approximately 20 minutes to practice their individual runs before final competition begins. The contest will be judged by three independent or professional skaters to be announced at a later time.

Local lifestyle backpack company Retaks – the word “skater” inscribed backwards – created the Expressions Tour three years ago and kicks off the 2010 event at Extreme Thing. Retaks started in 2005 when a father and his two sons scribbled an idea on the back of an airline flight barf bag and has since designed backpacks to suit the lifestyle of the extreme sports enthusiast. The tour presents the best of local skate and BMX riders in amateur competitions. This year the company added a music component to the tour with a five-band concert stage next to the mini ramp.

Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival, now in its 15th year, welcomes The Used, Five Finger Death Punch, Escape the Fate, Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Story of the Year and The Bled on the Verizon Wireless main stage with Never Shout Never, The Cab, Hey Monday, Every Avenue, The Summer Set, Call The Cops and The Ready Set taking the newly formed AP (Alternative Press) Stage. This will be the first year Extreme Thing will feature four stages, with the third being the XPOZ Local Band Stage. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 day of the show. A combo package also is available for $35 and includes a ticket, commemorative event T-shirt and artist-signed event poster.

Only a personal “unopened” bottle of water can be brought into the festival along with still cameras and sunscreen. There will be plenty of ATMs on site this year with an array of food vendors available, from barbecue to Thai, along with beverages. No alcohol will be sold. No animals, coolers, weapons or chairs are permitted. No re-entry will be permitted.

Sponsors include X107.5 FM, Las Vegas CityLife, My LV TV, CW Las Vegas, Red Bull, Verizon Wireless, Wasted Space and The XPOZ Coalition.

Those interested can visit the Web site at www.extremething.com .

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Foxy Shazam To Premiere Album On Chatroulette.com? [News]

Mark Carras

Foxy Shazam To Premiere Album On Chatroulette.com

A message from Foxy Shazam:

hello, you guys know about www.ChatRoulette.com? it's this underground social website thing that connects strangers around the world through their webcams. whoever uses it can meet thousands of people everyday! It goes from kittens playing one second and then amateur porn the next. It can get pretty gross, yet adorable.

So that got us thinking- If this site is nothing but a place for people trying to get lucky, then lets put a little Foxy in their lives! So, for one week, starting Monday, March 8th, our new album will stream in its entirety, letting you guys hear our self-titled album a month before it hits stores on April 13th. Try to get lucky and land on the Foxy Shazam webcam and you’ll get an advance listen to the new record, but the only way to hear it is to spin the virtual wheel and get lucky. Good luck!

Don’t want to spin the wheel in fear of perverts? Then check out our digital and physical pre-order at http://foxyshazam.com on Tuesday, March 9th. When you pre-order you’ll get two tracks- ”Wanna Be Angel” and “Unstoppable.” Also, look out for Yahoo Music to be premiering our new music video for “Oh Lord” on Wednesday, March 17th!!!

bye

FOXY

For more info:

www.myspace.com/foxyshazam

Extreme Release Live DVD And CD Through Frontiers Records [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Frontiers Records to release the new EXTREME Live DVD and CD

“TAKE US ALIVE” WILL BE RELEASED APRIL 23rd IN EUROPE & MAY 4TH IN THE USA

Napoli (March 8, 2010) – EXTREME is releasing their ‘Take Us Alive’ live CD and DVD on Frontiers Records world-wide April 23rd in Europe & May 4th In USA. In 2008, following a 13 year hiatus, the band returned to the stage for their ‘Take Us Alive’ world tour, which encompassed 75 cities and multiple continents in support of their new and groundbreaking record, Saudades de Rock.

This recording captures EXTREME at the peak of their game with a renewed enthusiasm led by Gary Cherone’s spellbinding stage performance and powerful vocals, Nuno Bettencourt’s ferocious guitar, Pat Badger’s flawless bass and Kevin Figueiredo’s pounding drums not to mention the Extreme trademark, spot on, back up vocals.

This brilliant performance was recorded on the last night of their tour at the House of Blues August 8, 2009 in EXTREME’s hometown of Boston, MA . “We wanted to do something really special for our hometown fans that were there for us since the beginning… the club days,” states Nuno. “It was the last night of the tour and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by bringing it back to where it all started… Boston.”

The concert showcases material from all 5 EXTREME albums and exhibits the bands broad stylistic abilities. Features include a blistering rendition of the Zeppelin-minded “Comfortably Dumb,” the scorching “Play With Me,” the funked-up “Cupid’s Dead” as well as the anthemic “Get The Funk Out.” Songs like their #1 hit “More Than Words” and the top 5 “Hole Hearted,” highlight the crowds enthusiasm and loyal support their fan base has had for this beloved foursome. “As much as we enjoy recording, for me, I’ve always loved playing live for the fans,” Cherone says. “We couldn’t wait to get out there and play for our fans.”

The DVD will contain 4 unreleased bonus videos from their latest record Saudades de Rock. Videos include the songs “King of the Ladies”, “Interface”, “Run” and “Ghost.” The videos were produced by Nuno Bettencourt. “This DVD/CD is a culmination of all the years we played together and the chemistry the four of us put out live,” explains Bettencourt.

Concert Track Listing

Decadence Dance, Comfortably Dumb, Rest in Peace, It ('s a Monster), Star, Tell me Something I Don’t Know, Medley - Kid Ego - Little Girls -Teachers Pet, Play With Me, Midnight Express, More Than Words, Ghost, Cupid’s Dead, Take us Alive, Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee, Get the Funk Out, Am I Ever Gonna Change, Hole Hearted.

Bonus Music Videos (DVD only)
King of the Ladies, Interface, Run, Ghost

About EXTREME:

To date, the Grammy-nominated EXTREME have released five albums, plus a greatest hits set—selling over 10 million records worldwide. They also achieved a #1 hit single, “More Than Words”—from their 1990 multi-platinum album Extreme II: Pornograffitti—on the Billboard Hot 100, which they followed with the Top Five “Hole Hearted.” Although these two acoustic hits brought the band great mainstream success, the band’s trademark sound has always been more a mix of hard rock funk—fueled by guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt’s signature style, Gary Cherone’s resonant vocals and socially conscious lyrics, Pat Badger’s rock solid bass, and the hard hitting Kevin Figueiredo on drums.

Weblinks: www.extreme-band.com / www.myspace.com/extreme / www.frontiers.it / www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

Pestilence Announce First Us Tour In 16 Years [News]

Mark Carras

PESTILENCE Announce First US Tour In 16 Years

Technical death metal legends PESTILENCE are pleased to announce their first US tour in over 16 years! Presented by Decibel Magazine and MetalSucks, the 17-date journey will kick off in Baltimore as part of the Maryland Deathfest at Sonar on May 30th and close at the Gramercy Theater in New York City on June 17. Support will be provided by Warbringer, Vital Remains, Enfold Darkness and Sacrificial Slaughter. Advance tickets will go on sale for all shows via http://enterthevault.com starting today.

PESTILENCE released their first studio record since the critically acclaimed Spheres full-length (1994) with 2009's Resurrection Macabre (Mascot Records). The band currently features vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli (C-187), returning bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Obscura), new drummer Yuma Van Eekelen (The New Dominion, Brutus) and guitarist Patrick Uterwijk.

PESTILENCE w/ Warbringer, Vital Remains, Enfold Darkness, Sacrificial Slaughter

5/30/2010 Sonar - Baltimore, MD (as part of Maryland Deathfest)*

5/31/2010 Club Mosaic - Chattanooga, TN **

6/01/2010 The Bar - New Orleans, LA **

6/02/2010 Emo's - Austin, TX

6/03/2010 Ridglea Theater - Ft. Worth, TX

6/04/2010 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM

6/05/2010 Club Red - Tempe, AZ

6/06/2010 Ramona Mainstage - Ramona, CA

6/07/2010 Ultra Violet - Los Angeles, CA

6/08/2010 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA

6/09/2010 Satyricon - Portland, OR

6/10/2010 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA

6/13/2010 Station 4 - St Paul, MN

6/14/2010 Reggie's - Chicago, IL

6/15/2010 Mod Club Theater - Toronto, ON **

6/16/2010 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC **

6/17/2010 Gramercy Theater - New York, NY

* PESTILENCE only
** No Warbringer

http://enterthevault.com
http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial
http://www.mascotrecords.com

Overmaster Album To See Release Via Cruz Del Sur Music [News]

Mark Carras

Debut OVERMASTER Album To See Release Via Cruz Del Sur Music

The debut release from OVERMASTER entitled Madness of War will be released worldwide on April 23rd by Cruz Del Sur Music. OVERMASTER features the wailing power of Gustavo “Gus” Gabarró formerly of White Skull on vocals, along with several other professional and skilled Italian musicians hailing from Skylark, Highlord, Edge of Forever and other talented Italian acts.

Over the miserable topic of war, OVERMASTER as a group were inspired to create dramatic and emotional atmospheres on their debut full-length release, where the description of the “madness of war” is expressed through a galloping and relentless rhythm section, textured guitar work, atmospheric keyboards and Gus's expressive voice. Every piece falls into place, creating an album that might at first seem to be inspired by the Teutonic heavy metal school, but maintains a clear and self-identity thanks to the layered and multifaceted work of every member of the tightly-knit unit.

Madness of War was recorded, mixed and mastered at Fear Studio during the crossover into 2010, with the usual high standard sound quality of Fear’s previous productions.

http://www.myspace.com/overmasterband
http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/cruzdelsurmusic

Voodoo Terror Tribe Team Up With Biohazard Guitarist For New Release [News]

Mark Carras

VTT TEAM UP W/ BIOHAZARD GUITARIST FOR NEW RELEASE: "SYMPTOMS OF SIN"

ROCKAWAY, NJ - New Jersey hard rock band Voodoo Terror Tribe, a.k.a. "VTT", have released their third album "Symptoms Of Sin" with production assistance from Billy Graziadei, of Biohazard and Suicide City. Tour dates across the U.S. to promote the release are soon to be announced.

Formed in 2005 by EMIR ERKAL on the guitars and T-BONE on the drums; and later joined by PRIMER on the bass and GIL PZ on the vocals, VTT, the up-and-coming alt-metal band blazes out of the studio in 2009 with an 8-song release entitled “Symptoms of Sin”. With Billy Graziadei at the producer’s reigns, the new release showcases a band that has something to prove.

Emir, the charismatic guitar demon and true force behind the band, explains VTT’s newest approach: “We know the scene, and the scene knows us, but we’re coming at this a new way, in full force, and people are excited about the new voice.” The “New Voice” refers to the newest member Gil PZ, a seasoned metal vocalist who recently relocated from Texas, having worked with bands such as Phonetica and Deviltry.

VTT doesn’t bolster a false pretense of originality. Gil explains, “Worry about the songs being good first, originality comes second.”.

“We’ve been in Billy’s (Graziadei, “Underground Studios”, South Amboy NJ) studio for a couple of months now, and the results have been great!” With the CD being finished, the band went on to record a video for the single “The Victim”, which was recorded in the pipe-warehouse where T-Bone works. “Yeah, our drummer may have lost his job over that shoot, but it looks great!”
So what’s with the name? As the guys explain it, VTT is still “Voodoo Terror Tribe”, but the acronym better represents their new approach, and is iconic in its own way. The guys admit that none of them are actual practitioners of Voodoo. As T-Bone states, “While, in a way we’re a tribe, the terms “terror, terrific, or terrible” don’t usually apply.”

Gil begs to differ; “To be a tribe, it would suggest we get along. For me, “VTT” is easier to spell, and makes for better graffiti. Not to mention secular! That’s enough!”

VTT hail from the wastelands of the Garden State armed with a heavy-melodic, radio-friendly sound with provoking lyrics and a confident melancholy collection of art with genuine working-class tenacity that is sure to make waves and turn heads.

Information on VTT's music and projects can be found at:
http://www.vttrocks.com
&
http://www.myspace.com/vttrocks

Killing Machine Confirmed For Headbangers Open Air Festival Germany [News]

Mark Carras

KILLING MACHINE CONFIRMED FOR HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR FESTIVAL GERMANY

USA Metal band KILLING MACHINE have been confirmed for this years Headbangers Open Air Festival www.headbangers-open-air.de which takes place on 29-31 July in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, Germany. KIILLING MACHINE will perform on the main stage on 29th July 2010.

KILLING MACHINE have recently re-grouped as a four piece after a four year hiatus. The current line up is Csaba Zvekan - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (ex TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY / BELLADONNA) - Guitar and Jon Dette (ex TESTAMENT / SLAYER) - Drums. The band are close to securing a new bass player to replace Dave Ellefson, who has rejoined MEGADETH. An announcement is expected imminently.

More European shows will be announced soon.

KILLING MACHINE have already started initial work on a new album.Two new songs 'Skull and Bone' and 'Hell Raiser' can be heard at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

KILLING MACHINE have released two albums, the self titled 'Killing Machine' in 2000 via Candlelight Records and the critically acclaimed 'Metalmorphis' in 2006 via Mausoleum Records which has been hailed by many as one of the all time classic metal albums. The two albums featured a multitude of musicians including James Rivera (HELSTAR, VICIOUS RUMOURS), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T), Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Stet Howland (WASP), Mike Duda (WASP), Mike Vescara (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS)

The band are priming themselves to once again deliver metallic carnage across the globe.Unashamedly wearing their heavy metal roots on their leather studded sleeves, KILLING MACHINE combine the classic metal feel of the past with the fresh aggression of the present. Thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and explosive riffs blend with distinct heavy, melodic vocals to create driving and memorable songs. The music that KILLING MACHINE bring to the party simply stuns - no pretentions - just pure metal entertainment!

www.killing-machine.com - www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

Exclusive Interview with Bob Vigna of Immolation [Interview]

Since the release of their debut album “Dawn of Possession” (Roadrunner) in 1991, IMMOLATION has been a driving force in the extreme metal scene that they helped define. Never a band to rely on their previous efforts, IMMOLATION has continued album after album to refine and hone their unique style and sound, creating some of the darkest and most adventurous death metal the scene has ever heard. With such classic albums as “Here In After”, “Failures for Gods”, and “Close To A World Below” (Metal Blade), as well as their more recent critically acclaimed releases, “Unholy Cult”, “Harnessing Ruin”, “Hope and Horror” and “Shadows In The Light” (Listenable/Century Media), the band has developed into one of the premier extreme acts of our time.

Legends in the underground scene with over two decades under their belts, one of the most ferocious live bands out there, and now with a new album ready to drop in 2010,… IMMOLATION does not look like they are letting up anytime soon! With the release of Majesty and Decay, their first for Nuclear Blast Records, IMMOLATION has not only once again surpassed their previous releases, but has also without a doubt created their strongest, best produced and most crushing album to date! If a band has ever gotten better with age, IMMOLATION is the finest example. Recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios with long time producer Paul Orofino, mixed and mastered by the talents of Zack Ohren (Castle Ultimate Studios), and with the stunning artwork of Par Olofsson to complete the package, “Majesty and Decay” is an instant classic!

With even a more violent militant edge, and some of the most disheartening musical landscapes the band has ever created, “Majesty and Decay” towers in size and scope, taking the listener to the darkest, bleakest depths that only IMMOLATION can provide. From some of the bands fastest moments recorded, to their most pounding unrelenting scores of depravation, “Majesty and Decay” has enough diversity and dynamics to lay the most die-hard listener to waste! If any album can define death metal today in its most true and matured form, this is it! Experience IMMOLATION for yourself and revel in the Majesty and Decay!!! See the band devastate North America, Europe and beyond when they hit the live circuit in 2010/2011!

A special thanks to hoffenator for help with this interview

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The Crinn Post New Song Online [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

THE CRINN POST NEW SONG ONLINE

Metal's progressive/extreme experimentalists THE CRINN from St. Paul,
Minnesota have posted a brand new song called "Meat Eating Machines" on

their MySpace page www.myspace.com/thecrinn The track comes
off the band's Nuclear Blast debut Dreaming Saturn, scheduled for North
America release on April 20, 2010.

Commented the band: "We are very excited to finally begin sharing
Dreaming Saturn with the world. 'Meat Eating Machines' is the second

song on the album, and is as good an introduction to the roller coaster
ride as you will get! Keep tuned to our Twitter, YouTube channel, and
MySpace for more songs, videos, release info, and tour dates."

View THE CRINN's 5-part in-studio video diary on their YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/thecrinn

Visit THE CRINN online at www.myspace.com/THECRINN,
www.youtube.com/thecrinn & www.facebook.com/THECRINN.

Malevolent Creation: Pre-Production Footage Now Online [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release:

Death metal legends MALEVOLENT CREATION have posted footage of the band recording pre-production for their forthcoming 11th studio outing. Watch the clip of drummer/engineer Gus Rios and bassist/lead guitarist Gio Geraca at the following location http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=359657.

MALEVOLENT CREATION's latest album, "Doomsday X", was released in the U.S. in July 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe in August 2007 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtime friend and producer (and sometimes session member) Gus Rios, and is said to be the most diverse MALEVOLENT CREATION album recorded to date and "without a doubt their fastest!!" Mick Thomson, guitarist for SLIPKNOT, contributed a "ripping" guitar solo to the song "Deliver My Enemy".

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/malevolentcreation & http://www.youtube.com/user/malevolentcreation

Suffocation: New Video Interview Posted Online [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

New York based extreme metal legends SUFFOCATION recently stopped by the studios of FUEL TV to perform two songs for “The Daily Habit”. While they were there they also participated in the “Ask the Band” segment in which bands interview themselves. The clip can be viewed at the following location http://www.fuel.tv/askaband?bcpid=24...id=69582312001.

Watch the band tear through the tracks “Blood Oath” and “Cataclysmic Purification” using the links below.

“Cataclysmic Purification”: http://www.fuel.tv/music?bcpid=58078...id=62482030001

“Blood Oath”: http://www.fuel.tv/music?bcpid=58078...id=62490946001

SUFFOCATION recently filmed a video clip for the track “Cataclysmic Purification” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEYSU4XGLpI) with director David Brodsky (ARSIS, GOD FORBID, KATAKLYSM, SWASHBUCKLE). Bassist Derek Boyer recently stated about the track and the groups 6th full length album “Blood Oath”:

"’Cataclysmic Purification’ audibly portrays a calamitous future approaching. With this song and the rest of the album I think we've maintained the musical integrity of the band while still having comprehendible brutality. ‘Blood Oath’ combines straight forward crushing movements with unsuspecting twists that will certainly entertain everyone from the avid SUFFOCATION listener to the 1st time innocent bystanders."

For more info visit: www.suffocation.us & www.myspace.com/suffocation

Bison B.C. Post Artwork And Track List For Upcoming Album 'Dark Ages' [News]

Mark Carras

Artwork and track list for BISON B.C.'s upcoming album 'Dark Ages' released!

Tour dates with Shadows Fall and Baptized in Blood AND upcoming tour with High On Fire, Priestess, Black Cobra

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 05, 2010 - Vancouver's BISON B.C. is set to release their 3rd album, and 2nd with Metal Blade Records, titled Dark Ages on April 13 and prepare for their upcoming tour with High on Fire, Priestess, and Black Cobra by playing a batch of dates with Shadows Fall and Baptized in Blood including two shows at the infamous SXSW festival. BISON B.C. also has plans set for a notational Canadian tour in June, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Dark Ages was recorded by Jesse Gander, who also recorded Quiet Earth, at The Hive Creative Labs in Burnaby, British Columbia and was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Track listing for BISON B.C.'s Dark Ages:

1. Stressed Elephant

2. Fear Cave

3. Melody, This is for You

4. Two-Day Booze

5. Die of Devotion

6. Take the Next Exit

7. Wendigo Pt. 3 (Let Him Burn)

The track Stressed Elephant will be available on Canada's EXPLORE MUSIC starting March 12th and the track Two-Day Booze will be premiered exclusively on StereoGum starting on April 2nd (check out their metal column Haunting the Chapel HERE).

"The name is Bison b.c. and they are heavy as fuck…" Thrasher Magazine

"everything you could ask for in a metal band." NewOrleans.com

"…unpretentious, mountainous rock…frequently sound like Mastodon at their most straightforward, coming impressively close to that band's mastery of the riff." Terrorizer Magazine

"Heavy, man. Real heavy. Jean-jacket heavy…If Mastodon had spent more time listening to Anthrax, they might sound like Vancouver's Bison b.c." Rollingstone.com

If you haven't seen this BISON B.C. live, this will be a great opportunity to see how these guys decimate crowds in venues big and small. Don't believe our hype - go see BISON B.C. for yourselves.

BISON B.C.

Tour w/ Shadows Fall, Baptized In Blood

03/04 Toronto, ON Opera House

03/05 London, ON Music Hall

03/07 Ottawa, ON Mavericks

03/08 Montreal, QC National

03/09 Quebec City, QC Imperial

End Tour

03/13 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg w/Priestess

03/14 Greenville, SC Earshot

03/15 Atlanta, GA PS Warehouse

03/17 Austin, TX The Mohawk w/High On Fire (SXSW showcase)

03/20 Austin, TX Red 7 (SXSW - Brooklyn Vegan Showcase)

03/24 St. Louis, MO The Fubar

03/25 Indianapolis, IN The Tip Top Tavern

03/26 Pittsburgh, PA 31st Street Pub

Tour w/ High On Fire, Priestess, Black Cobra

03/31 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club

04/01 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon

04/02 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall

04/03 Columbus, OH Skully's Music Diner

04/05 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street

04/06 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church

04/07 Cambridge, MA The Middle East

04/08 Milford, CT Daniel Street

04/09 New York City, NY Gramercy Theater

04/11 Washington DC Black Cat

04/13 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall

04/14 Atlanta, GA Masquerade

04/15 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks

04/16 Houston, TX Walters On Washington

04/17 Austin TX Emo's

04/18 Dallas, TX The Loft

04/20 Boulder, CO Fox Theater

04/22 Tempe AZ The Clubhouse

04/23 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theater

04/24 Costa Mesa, CA Detroit Bar

04/25 San Diego, CA The Casbah

04/27 Fresno, CA Audies Olympic/Club Fred

04/28 Santa Cruz, CA Blue Lagoon

04/30 Boise, ID Neurolux Inc

05/01 Spokane, WA The Boulevard

05/02 Bellingham, WA The Nightclub

05/04 Seattle, WA Chop Suey

05/05 Portland, OR Dante's

05/07 Eureka, CA Nocturnum

05/08 Oakland, CA The Fox Theater w/Mastodon, Between The Buried And Me, Valient Thorr

http://www.myspace.com/bisoneastvan

Foxy Shazam Post New Live Video [News]

Mark Carras

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onzg5sgiy1c

Foxy Shazam perform live "Rocketeer" from their previously released album

"Introducing".

Directed by Zak Forrest & Chad Liebenguth (ZF Films)

Foxy Shazam's self-titled Sire Records album will be released on April 13,
2010.

Digital Pre-order live March 9, 2010 at WWW.foxyshazam.com

Sonata Arctica Frontman On Set List For Upcoming North American Tour [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

SONATA ARCTICA FRONTMAN ON SET LIST FOR UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

"IT'S TIME TO GET A SHOCK."

In an interview conducted today with MetalAssault.com, SONATA ARCTICA
frontman Tony Kakko checked in from Finland and discussed the set list
for the band's upcoming 24-show North American tour, which launches on

April 2nd in Philadelphia. Support will come from Mutiny Within and
Powerglove.

Andrew: You played a few songs off of the new album on [the DragonForce]
tour. How different will the set list be this time around?

Tony: We have added more songs from the latest album. We're going to
play songs like 'Deathaura.' We are going to rehearse that one really

soon. We are leaving some of the older material out and may be
rehearsing something that we haven't played in a long time. We will
leave some of the surprises for the people to find out. We have to shake
it up a little bit. We've been playing the same old songs for a long
time and its time to get a shock. It might be safe to play only the
songs people want to hear but it's getting boring for some of the older
fans.

Tony Kakko also talks about the band's participation on the 70,000 Tons
of Metal cruise and Perttu Kivilaakso of Apocalyptica playing cello on
the latest SONATA album. To read the entire interview, go to
http://metalassault.com/Interviews/0...ta_Arctica.php

To listen to the Rock My Monkey exclusive interview go to http://www.rockmymonkey.com/intervie...Sonata_Arctica

Released last September, The Days Of Grays captured the following first
week positions in the following countries:

* Finland: #2 - Certified Gold the day of release for sales over
15,000 copies

* U.S. #19 - Billboard Heatseekers Chart

* Germany: #24

* Sweden: #31

* Norway: #46

* Netherlands: #50

Pre-sale tickets for the headlining tour are available online at

www.EnterTheVault.com. Tour dates are below.

SONATA's video for "Flag In The Ground" is available for viewing at
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=62494467 View the "Making Of..." video at

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm9UflZcyIk

Visit SONATA ARCTICA online at www.SONATAARCTICA.info,
www.myspace.com/SONATAARCTICA, and on their Royal Artist Club
www.royalartistclub.com/sonata_arctica page.

SONATA ARCTICA with Mutiny Within and Powerglove

04/02/10 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA

04/03/10 The Palladium - Worcester, MA

04/05/10 The Blender Theater @ Gramercy - New York, NY

04/06/10 Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
04/07/10 Club Soda - Montreal, QC - CANADA

04/09/10 The Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA

04/10/10 Blondie's - Detroit, MI

04/11/10 House of Blues - Chicago, IL

04/12/10 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN

04/13/10 The West End Cultural Center - Winnipeg, MB - CANADA

04/15/10 Warehouse - Calgary, AB - CANADA

04/16/10 Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB - CANADA

04/18/10 The Venue - Vancouver, BC - CANADA

04/19/10 El Corazon - Seattle, WA

04/20/10 Peter's Room - Portland, OR

04/23/10 The Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA

04/24/10 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA

04/25/10 U.B's Bar - Mesa, AZ

04/27/10 Emo's - Austin, TX

04/28/10 Meridian - Houston, TX

04/29/10 The Marquee - Tulsa, OK

04/30/10 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA

05/01/10 Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC

05/02/10 Jaxx Nightclub - W. Springfield, VA

Exclusive Interview with Tony of Sonata Arctica [Interview]

After a successful North American tour with Dragonforce in support of
their latest Billboard charting release, The Days Of Grays, Finland's
SONATA ARCTICA will be returning to the U.S. and Canada to play 24
headlining shows with Mutiny Within and Powerglove.

Listen to our exclusive interview as frontman Tony Kakko talks about Sonata Arctica to a depth seldom heard.

SONATA ARCTICA - Flag In The Ground

SONATA ARCTICA | MySpace Music Videos

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Woe Of Tyrants Premiere Tempting The Wretch [News]

Mark Carras

Woe Of Tyrants Premiere "Tempting The Wretch" on MetalSucks.net!

Woe Of Tyrants' new album, Threnody, will be in the hands of fans by April 14th. To quench metal heads' collective thirst for quality shredding, our friends at MetalSucks.net will be hosting the exclusive premiere for the album's fourth track, Tempting The Wretch. The song is one that is likely to become a favorite and contains a new element for the band - clean vocals. Don't expect a big hooky chorus, though. You'll just have to listen to the song on MetalSucks.net to hear it for yourself.

Vocalist Chris Catanzaro explains the concept behind the song: "This song was written to describe a point in "Threnody" which our traveler is within a dream, a dream that is one of the few points in his journey that he experiences any semblance of peace and serenity." Read the full explanation and hear the song on MetalSucks.net HERE. Tempting The Wretch will be live at 1pm EST on MetalSucks.net.

Threnody is available for pre-order now here: http://www.metalblade.com/woeoftyrants

The first single from Threnody, Creatures Of The Mire, is up on the band's myspace and is spinning on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal.

WOE OF TYRANTS

Tour w/ Warbringer

03/29 Nashville, TN The Muse

03/30 Cleveland, OH Pirate's Cove

OVERKILL'S KILLFEST 2010 25th Anniversary

Tour w/ Overkill, Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile

04/01 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero

04/02 Worcester, MA The Palladium

04/03 Hartford, CT Webster Hall

04/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts

04/08 Detroit, MI Blondies

04/09 Chicago, IL The Metro

04/10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

04/11 Minneapolis, MN Station 4

04/13 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre

04/16 Seattle, WA El Corazon

04/17 Portland, OR Roseland Theater

04/18 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom

04/19 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

04/20 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

04/21 San Diego, CA House of Blues

04/22 Phoenix, AZ O.K.'s

04/23 Tucson, AZ The Rock

04/24 Farmington, NM Gators

04/25 Tulsa, OK Marquee

04/26 Austin, TX Emu's

04/27 Houston, TX Scout Bar

04/28 Dallas, TX Trees

04/29 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall

04/30 Springfield, VA Jaxx

05/01 New York City, NY Nokia Theater Times Square

End Tour

Tour w/ Entombed and Merauder

06/02 New York, NY Gramercy Theater

06/03 Cleveland, OH Peabody's

06/04 Detroit, MI Blondie's

06/05 Chicago, IL Reggie's

06/06 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

http://www.myspace.com/wot

http://www.facebook.com/WoeOfTyrants

http://www.youtube.com/woeoftyrantsofficial

Enemy Reign Announce New Bass Player [News]

Mark Carras

ENEMY REIGN Announce New Bass Player

Denver death metallers ENEMY REIGN are pleased to welcome newest member Phil Turner of Colorado metal outfit Drive-In Massacre. Turner takes the place of former bassist Cassie Begay, who recently left the band for personal reasons. Commented drummer Andon Guenther: "Cassie simply needed to get her personal issues in order and hasn't the time to fully dedicate to the band. We're all totally behind her decision and think it's the best thing for Cassie and ENEMY REIGN alike. We will be putting Phil Turner through the paces and have him show-ready by the time we leave for Europe. Phil will also be finishing the writing process of our upcoming full-length with us in the coming months."

ENEMY REIGN will release their critically-acclaimed Means To A Dead End EP in Europe through Neurotic Records on April 5th. The EP was recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Cobalt et al) in 2008 and, until now, self-distributed through the ENEMY REIGN online webstore. The European version will contain one newly recorded exclusive bonus track entitled "If The Truth Hurts...Suffer," as well as exclusive art work and other bonus materials.

In addition, the band is gearing up for their appearance on the 2010 edition of the Neurotic Deathfest featuring Bolt Thrower, Carcass, Pestilence, Dying Fetus and Napalm Death (among many others), followed by a string of club shows throughout Europe.

ENEMY REIGN Does Europe:

4/30/2010 Neurotic Deathfest - Tilburg (NL)
5/03/2010 The Perfect 5th - Taunton (UK)
5/04/2010 The Exeter Cavern Club - Exeter (UK)
5/07/2010 Sas, Delemont - (CH)
5/08/2010 Emmen Metal Festival - Emmen (NL)
5/12/2010 Abaton - Prague (CZ)
5/13/2010 AJZ Bahndamm - Wermelskirchen (DE)

Additional dates TBA.

http://www.enemyreign.com
http://www.neurotic-records.com
http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com

Punk Rock Bowling And Music Festival Tickets On Sale Monday [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BYO RECORDS PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL PUNK ROCK BOWLING & MUSIC FESTIVAL

MAY 6-9 AT SUNSET STATION HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS;

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY MARCH 8TH AT PUNKROCKBOWLING.COM

AND MARCH 29TH THROUGH TICKETMASTER;

WEEKEND PASSES, HOTEL DISCOUNTS AND BOWLING TEAM REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE FOR TWO MORE DAYS

FINAL LINEUP AND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED:

FLOGGING MOLLY, NOFX, D.R.I, AGAINST ME!, HOT WATER MUSIC, ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES, THE REVIVAL TOUR,

F**CKED UP, TSOL, 7 SECONDS, THE DICKIES AND MANY MORE

BYO Records is excited to announce that tickets for the 12th Annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV, will go on sale Monday, March 8th at www.PunkRockBowling.com. This year’s event runs May 6-9, 2010 at Sunset Station Hotel and Casino. Hotel discounts and bowling team registration are also available on the PRB site.

Tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster on March 29th.

The final lineup for the biggest punk rock party of the year has also been announced, and it’s a DOOZY! A virtual who’s who of the punk scene’s biggest names, past, present and future, the event includes such acts as Flogging Molly, NOFX, D.R.I, Against Me!, Hot Water Music, F**ked Up, TSOL, Swinging Utters, The Revival Tour featuring Chuck Ragan/Ben Nichols, Youth Brigade, The Dickies, 7 Seconds, Cobra Skulls, Teenage Bottlerocket and many more (see full schedule of shows below).

Now in its 12th year, Punk Rock Bowling features an all-ages outdoor amphitheatre as well as a 21+ indoor lounge for late night shows. Celebrating the independent music community, this year 850 bowlers are expected to be among 210 participating teams. Made up of industry insiders (bands, agents, managers, fanzines, radio stations, labels, punk rock clothing and merchandise companies), and now, for the first time in the 12 year history, open to the general public, Punk Rock Bowling is one of the largest and most recognized indie music events of the year.

Schedule:

Fri. May 7, 4:30pm / All Ages
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest
Sunset Station Amphitheatre
NOFX, Hot Water Music, F**ked Up, Youth Brigade, Teenage Bottlerocket, Tony Sly (N.U.F.A.N), Guilty By Association
$35

Sat. May 8, 4:30pm / All Ages
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest
Sunset Station Amphitheatre
FLOGGING MOLLY, Against Me, Swingin Utters, Cobra Skulls, Old Man Markley, Broadway Calls
$35

Sun May 9, 1:30pm / All Ages
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest
Sunset Station Amphitheatre

DRI, Tsol, 7 Seconds, The Dickies, Adolescents, CH3, The Crowd, Ill Repute, Dr. Know, Stretch Marks
$20

SPECIAL Amphitheatre Weekend Pass $80

Fri. May 7, 11:30pm
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest
Club Madrid / Sunset Station Casino Lounge
Phenomenauts, Filthy Thieving Bastards, Old Man Markley

$16

Sat. May 8, 11:30pm
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest
Club Madrid / Sunset Station Casino Lounge
Revival Tour featuring Chuck Ragan
$16

Sun. May 9, 10:30pm
Punk Rock Bowling and Music Fest

Club Madrid / Sunset Station Casino Lounge
Me First and the Gimme Gimme's, Cute Lepers, St. Alvia
$16

SPECIAL Club Madrid Weekend Pass $40

www.punkrockbowling.com

www.byorecords.com

Forbidden Sign With Nuclear Blast [News]

Mark Carras

FORBIDDEN SIGN WITH NUCLEAR BLAST!!!

It is with great pride that Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of legendary Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN!

“We are very proud to announce that FORBIDDEN has signed to Nuclear Blast Records! Ultimately, we all knew that there is NO better label in the world to handle Metal and bring it to the masses with authority. For the last year, we have been intensely working on our craft while re-examining our past with a perspective we'd never had before. Our vision is clear and we know exactly who and what we are today. FORBIDDEN is in an amazing creative space and we can't wait for everyone to hear it! We began recording on March 1st.

We must thank Jaap Wagemaker and everyone else at Nuclear Blast for making their enthusiasm known to us since we've committed to writing this record. Also, there are so many other amazing friends that helped us along the way and we appreciate everything you've done for us to get FORBIDDEN back into a position of strength. If you feel in your bones that you are one of them, then you definitely are! Thank you all so much.” – Craig Locicero [guitars], Russ Anderson [vocals], Matt Camacho [bass], Mark Hernandez [drums], and Steve Smyth [bass].

Added Nuclear Blast A&R Manager Jaap Wagemaker: “We are totally stoked to announce that FORBIDDEN has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast!!! It is no secret that the staff of Nuclear Blast has a soft spot for thrash metal! We all grew up here with classics such as Forbidden Evil and Twisted into Form! I am sure you can imagine that we were totally thrilled when we heard the news that FORBIDDEN were coming back and after seeing them live several times since then and seeing them doing a smoking rendition of ‘Twisted into Form’ it was totally clear to us! FORBIDDEN needs a new home and that home is called Nuclear Blast! This feeling became even bigger after Craig had sent us the 2 new songs last year! Needless to say that a dream is coming true! The future belongs to FORBIDDEN and together with Nuclear Blast, we will bring the band back on the metal map! What the future will bring? I cannot tell you ‘cause it is….. FORBIDDEN!”

San Francisco’s FORBIDDEN debuted onto the worldwide scene with their 1988 Combat Records debut, Forbidden Evil, featuring artwork by Kent Mathieu (Heathen/Exhorder/ Autopsy/Artillery). Thirteen years later, they performed live at Chuck Billy & Chuck Schuldiner’s benefit concert, Thrash Of The Titans, on August 11th, 2001 under their demo-name FORBIDDEN EVIL.

To hear two new FORBIDDEN demo tracks, “Adapt Or Die” and “Hopenosis,” visit the band online at: www.myspace.com/forbidden__evil

Immolation –First Majesty And Decay Album Trailer Online [News]

Mark Carras

IMMOLATION –First “Majesty And Decay” Album Trailer Online!

New York death metal legends IMMOLATION have posted the first of a series of trailers offering insight into the making of their brand new album “Majesty And Decay”! The footage can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7wNWFmnxN8

Majesty and Decay, was released on March 5th (Europe) and March 9th (North America).

Majesty and Decay can be pre-ordered with or without an exclusive shirt or hoodie design at the following location http://store.nuclearblastusa.com/Art...molation/10504.

IMMOLATION, recently entered Millbrook Sound Studios in New York with longtime producer Paul Orofino. Mixing duties were handled this time by Zack Ohren (DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH). Cover art was created by Pär Olofsson (THE FACELESS, IMMORTAL, ABYSMAL DAWN).

IMMOLATION recently wrapped the “Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour” as direct support to NILE.

Visit IMMOLATION online at www.myspace.com/IMMOLATION & www.EVERLASTINGFIRE.com.

Black Bone Child To Release Two Cds Simultaneously [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

Austin's Black Bone Child To Release Two CDs Simultaneously

3/5/2010 - Austin, TX - Austin's most talked about music duo Black Bone Child, whose debut album from last year garnered rave reviews worldwide from fans and critics alike, are back with not one but two new CDs scheduled for release on March 9th. The partnership of Donny James and Kenneth M has yeilded a fusion of styles that has been captivating audiences across the US. Between an exciting fresh take on slide guitar and driving distorted bass lines, this energetic and rhythmically based rock is sure to keep the dance floors packed and listeners hanging on every note. And now Black Bone Child has done it again with their two new albums. The first of the two entitled 'Alligator,' is a swampy, sweaty, and sexy celebration of rock as it should be. Fully electric and ready to party, 'Alligator' delivers the same carefree vibe as the debut, but with a higher dose of energy. The other half of BBC's two disc release entitled 'Take You Blind,' is a complete departure from the fully electric sound. Stripped down to just acoustic, harmonica, percussion, and vocals 'Take You Blind' is sparse sonicly, but hardly lacking. Songs like "Baby Baby" and "By My Hand" exemplify the vibe of this stripped down fun and groove oriented album. The albums together, although very different from each other, maintain a cohesive sound that is undeniably Black Bone Child.

"Our first of the two records 'Take You Blind' is bit of a departure from our regular rock-n-roll electric sound," says Kenneth M. "It's stripped down but still full. We wanted to capture the 'porch' sound of us just sitting outside playing these songs acoustically to just bring a whole new perspective on what it is that we do. Our biggest fear in doing this was that it would turn out to be just a boring album of acoustic versions done poorly, but the new format has breathed a fresh air onto some older songs as well as fresh interpretations of songs from our other new record 'Alligator.' On the contrary to 'Take You Blind,' 'Alligator' is a fully electric album more from the vain of our first album, but more guitar driven and 'rocked out.' We tried to capture the more live element of the band with this record. We tracked the album live in the studio with our live band, which didn't exist during the sessions for our first album. The result has been a more explosive, energized performance which translated to the other side of the microphone and into the final product. People should look for a no holds, electric, enegized, example of rock and roll in its purest form. We are pretty proud of both, and to present them together shows a diversity in us that many bands today haven't shown yet. It's an exciting release for us." "We spent the majority of the winter in the studio," adds Donny James. "The two records were recorded pretty much during the month of November. The goal was to have a recording that represented what the live band sounds like and have one that went into other areas that we hadn't touched on before."

"Black Bone Child, flat out rocks! Killer guitars, big beat, V-8 American rock 'n roll..." - Bryan Beck (93.3 KGSR - Austin, TX)

In the spring of 2008 Black Bone Child self-produced their eponymous debut album at White Door Studios in Austin. The result is a product that showcases not only BBC’s songwriting and playing abilities, but also their talents from the other side of the microphone as engineers and producers with even their eye for graphic design. With the acquisition of Steve Hudson (live drums) and Jason King (live guitar), Black Bone Child hit the live music scene in Austin in the fall of 2008. Within 2009, the band established themselves as one of the premier Rock bands in Austin. Touring incessantly, playing over 100 dates, multiple regional tours, and two national tours has chiseled the band into a live force to be reckoned with; with 2010 showing no signs of slowing down.

"Black Bone Child is an exciting new group and one of my favorite discoveries of the summer. A little Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, a little Black Keys, a little blues, and still distinctive, dynamic, and original.” - Shadoe Stevens (CaboWaboRadio.net - Los Angeles, CA)

"I still love the first record that we did," says Donny. "It was so exciting because it was so new. I love the fact that we didn't come out with two new albums that sound exactly the same as the first one. The thing I enjoy most about the new stuff is that it shows diversity and gives our fans something new, a fresh look at what they know as Black Bone Child. Both records are light-hearted and energetic, open up the cover to 'Alligator' and you'll get the picture." "If the first album is the toe tap, 'Alligator' is the fist pump, and 'Take You Blind' is the hand clap," adds Kenneth. "If that makes any sense at all."

In support of the two new Black Bone Child releases, Kenneth, Donny, Steve and Jason will be performing several select dates:

March 19 - Austin, TX Threadgills Opening for Bob Schneider (DURING
SXSW) 11:30PM
April 2 - Dallas, TX TBA
April 3 - San Angelo, TX The Deadhorse 9pm
April 9 - Austin, TX Encore 9pm
April 23 - Tyler, TX - Click's 9pm
April 24 - Jackson, MS - The Ole Tavern 9pm w/The Bad Reeds

April 30 - Austin, TX - Midnight after party for The Dead Weather (Jack White's new band) at Stubb's

"The live band is in top form, we are putting on our most energetic, tight shows of our career, and just having a blast," says Kenneth. "We all just love doing this and I think it shows when we play."

And what does the future hold for Black Bone Child? "We are all looking forward to getting out on the road again and representing this release in multiple cities," says Kenneth. "After all we are a band and the best thing bands do are play. It is great to be in the studio and put out a physical representation, but the band belongs on the road performing it." "We are all dying to hit the road again and deliver a good old fashion rock 'n' roll show from Austin to the rest of the Nation," Donny concludes.

Black Bone Child's 'Alligator' and 'Take You Blind' CDs are available through the band's website, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3 and many other on and off-line vendors.

For more information: www.blackbonechild.com

At The Gates Dvd Hits Number One In Swedish Charts [News]

Mark Carras

AT THE GATES DVD HITS NUMBER ONE IN SWEDISH CHARTS

AT THE GATES' recent three DVD collection, "The Flames Of The End", has hit number one in the Swedish music DVD charts, outselling the likes of Kiss, Iron Maiden and Michael Jackson in the process. "The Flames Of The End" was released in the UK and Europe on February 22nd to great acclaim.

See the picture of the Swedish music DVD charts here:
http://www.earache.com/images/ATG-topplistan.jpg

"The Flames Of The End" celebrates AT THE GATES' massively influential career and successful reunion tour with three in-depth and definitive DVDs. Housed in a deluxe six-panel DVD digipak with a 40-page colour booklet, "The Flames Of The End" includes the following indispensable DVDs:

Disc 1: 'Under a Serpent Sun - The Story of At The Gates' - a brand new
documentary with a running time of over 2 hours, chronicling the band's

whole career with interviews and footage, filmed and directed by AT THE
GATES guitarist Anders Bjorler.

Disc 2: 'Purgatory Unleashed - Live at Wacken' - a 75-minute live show from
the band's now-legendary performance at Wacken festival in 2008.

Disc 3: 'Only the Dead Are Smiling' - 26 rare and archive live performances
of AT THE GATES playing in locations around the globe from 1991 - 2008.

Watch the trailer for "The Flames Of The End": at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fa6PeVuSmI
Get your copy of "The Flames Of The End" in the UK and Europe at:
http://www.earache.com/webstore/prod...oducts_id/2327

Get your copy of "The Flames Of The End" in North and South America at:
http://www.earache.com/uswebstore/pr...roducts_id/901

For more information on AT THE GATES, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/atthegatesband

High Def Trailer For Upcoming Primordial Dvd All Empires Fall [News]

Mark Carras

High Def trailer for upcoming PRIMORDIAL DVD 'All Empires Fall' premiering on Bloody Disgusting!

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 05, 2010 - This Friday, horror movie site Bloody Disgusting will be running the exclusive premier of PRIMORDIAL's HD trailer for the bands upcoming, first ever 2-disc DVD All Empires Fall, which will be available March 16th through Metal Blade Records. Head over to Bloody Disgusting starting this Friday to check out the high definition trailer and if you like what you see, head over to the Metal Blade Store to pick up your copy.

*Live tracks from the 2-disc DVD will also be available as digital audio tracks.

It's hard to put the PRIMORDIAL experience into words. This Irish band has managed to establish their own territory, away from the clichés of the metal scene in general and the pagan scene in particular. PRIMORDIAL live and breathe the spirit of their ancestors, putting it into captivating creations full

of sorrow and pain on the one hand and confidence and strength on the other. Perfectly balanced between slow, dragging anthems and pure metallic fury, they always manage to create a world full of enthralling myths, where mist engulfs wonderful landscapes, only to reveal them in all their glory just at the right time.

DVD CONTENT:

*LIVE in Dublin 2009

*PRIMORDIAL documentary with vintage footage of the band's early years and interview footage with PRIMORDIAL main-man ALAN A NEMTHEANGA discussing lyrics + rehearsal footage

*Ragnorok Festival 2008 (GERMANY)

*Hove Festival 2008 (NORWAY)

*Graspop Metal Meeting 2008 (BELGIUM)

Bloody Disgusting is a leader in the online horror community, delivering sought after content such as horror movie reviews, trailers, interviews, news, and now music content.

The pre-order for All Empires Fall will be up shortly on metalbladestore.com

http://www.myspace.com/primordialofficial

http://www.primordialweb.com/

Bigbang's Explosive Stadium Sound Rocks Austin March 17 - 21 [News]

Mark Carras

Bigbang's Explosive Stadium Sound Rocks Austin March 17 - 21
Hi All,

Bigbang originally hail from Norway, but these days call the LA neighborhood Echo Park - or Edendale as it was known in the silent film days - their home. Once Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Kops romped and filmed in its streets; today Bigbang bring their stadium sound and rock n roll fervor to the scene. In March they'll be bringing it to Austin and beyond:

The following SXSW shows are confirmed:

Wednesday, March 17

1 pm - SXSTACO @ Maria’s Taco Xpress (2529 South Lamar Blvd.)

Friday, March 19

3 pm - Invincible Czars Poptacular Party @ Carousel Lounge (1110 E. 52nd St.)

Saturday, March 20

9 pm - Crappy/Oglio Records Showcase @ Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street)

Sunday, March 21

9 pm - Leann Atherton's Full Moon Barn Dance (3600 S. 2nd Street)

Additional tour dates this month:

3/06 @ Origami Records, Los Angeles, CA (free in-store)
3/08 @ The Troubador, Los Angeles, CA (free record release show w/Year Long Disaster)
3/10 @ The Slide Bar, Fullerton, CA
3/11 @ Sandrinis, Bakersfield, CA
3/13 @ NX35, Denton, TX – Andy’s Bar
3/23 @ Hi-Tone, Memphis, TN
3/24 @ Piano’s, New York, NY

Having gone platinum in Norway where it was released last year, the newly released U.S. version of Bigbang's CD Edendale (Oglio Records/Gransport Records) has been garnering rave reviews and making waves at college radio stateside. Trade magazine Music Connection praised it as "instantly and relentlessly catchy blues-based, guitar driven rock & roll" and Metromix NY declared the band "just an accent apart from the American Top 40".

Bigbang was formed when Øystein Greni, a young skateboarder on the verge of turning pro, shattered his knee - and thus his chances at making a career on his board. Greni’s father, Thor, was a soul musician in The Undertaker’s Circus, who toured with the New Yardbirds (a.k.a. Led Zeppelin) in the late ’60s. This classic rock foundation was met head-on with the adolescent Greni's love of punk & alternative rock, forging the band's distinctive sound.

With several full-length albums released in Europe having sold over 500,000 units, Bigbang performs at up to twenty-five European festivals per year, rocking 20,000 seat capacity venues at a time. Their raucous live show is such a hot ticket that the band's 2003 double CD release "Radio Radio TV Sleep" is best-selling live album in Norwegian history.

Brian Howe Heads To Iraq For A Command Performance [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRIAN HOWE HEADS TO IRAQ FOR A “COMMAND PERFORMANCE”

UNITED STATES FORCES IS FUNDING MARCH CONCERTS IN IRAQ

HOWE to Perform From Upcoming New Release CIRCUS BAR

Releasing February 26th On Frontiers Records

HOLLYWOOD, CA - Rock’s legendary voice, Brian Howe finds himself preparing for a history-making event and concert. Four March concerts are scheduled for Kuwait and Iraq and one is a “command performance” for the historic “Change of Command Ceremony”– Baghdad – March 12, 2010.

The Bad Company/Brian Howe/Kuwait/Iraq mini-tour is funded (and supported) by the U.S. Forces Iraq/Entertainment Branch. The “Change of Command Ceremony” marks the day the Iraq national police take partial command of Baghdad and it is the first phase of President Obama’s overall withdrawal of US troops – Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Baghdad-based U.S. Forces Iraq had Bad Company’s Brian Howe on “their short list”. They called group’s agent, who told the band there was an offer from the Iraq Entertainment Branch requesting Brian and the band to perform four concerts in March. The call came however, just as Brian was making promotional plans for “Circus Bar”. Quick and simple – “Circus Bar’s launch” would be postponed for a week or two.

This out-of-the-blue “command performance” for the troops was an honor the band did not expect that day. The concerts in Kuwait and Iraq were not going to be ordinary concerts – there is a risk element in the mix. Brian and the band decided that even with their commitment to a heavy 2010 touring schedule, they could not pass up this chance of lifetime to give back to our men and women serving overseas.

“At first news, I could not believe what I was hearing – me going to Iraq? What are they going to do - parachute me in and ask me to sing on the way town to scare the Taliban? Seriously though, the boys and girls in uniform have been there for awhile without any real Rock ‘n Roll that I know of. I could not pass up the chance of doing concerts in Iraq. This time Baghdad is going to be rocked in a different way.

We are heading to a city where bombings occur on a daily basis. However, this time, it will be our explosive rock ‘n roll show that shakes Baghdad – Bad Company style.

The U.S. Forces division and their production expertise are well-known. This isn’t their first concert. Also, Jeff Thornton of Lone Wolf Entertainment is managing the dates along with my management/booking agency, Artists International Mgt. (Boca Raton, FL.). So I’d say we have our bases covered – Iraq and Baghdad here we come,” Howe said.

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Exclusive interview with Jeff Oly Olsen of Retro Grave [Interview]

Retro Grave was born from Jeff Olson, a percussion artist from the internationally acclaimed doom metal band, Trouble. The release of Trouble's debut, "Psalm 9," in 1984 and the "The Skull" following in 1985 soon led to the departure of Olson to pursue teaching music while simultaneously writing musical scores and, later, receiving a BM degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music. During that departure, Olson still participated in all of Trouble's future albums with the exception of "Manic Frustration" recorded in 1992. Olson later rejoined Trouble for the albums, "Plastic Green Head," "Simple Mind Condition," "Unplugged," and "Live in LA."

Olson has toured internationally with Trouble, off and on since 1979, headlining shows throughout the US and performing at numerous music festivals throughout Europe that included the infamous 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival in front of a staggering record high audience for Dynamo of over 118,000 people. Olson's last show with Trouble was at "The End" club in Nashville, Tenn on July 19, 2008. Although retired from Trouble, Olson wanted to continue on with his own band, Retro Grave.

Listen to our exclusive interview as Jeff talks about all things Retro Grave.

Download the Podcast

The Just Completed 2010 Sub City Take Action Tour [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

THE JUST COMPLETED 2010 SUB CITY TAKE ACTION TOUR - PRESENTED BY HOT TOPIC

RAISES OVER $60,000 TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF PATRICK PEDRAJA AND HIS WORLD CHANGING ORGANIZATION

DRIVING FOR DONORS

TOUR REACHES GOAL OF ENLISTING OVER 2010 FANS TO SIGN UP FOR NATIONAL MARROW REGISTRY

The recently completed ninth annual Take Action Tour just wrapped up with one last triumphant hurrah in Dallas on March 2, 2010. The tour, whose mission is to create a better world, continues to inspire and make change in a proactive manner.

The Impact of the 2010 Take Action Tour:

* Over $60,000 raised to help further the mission of Patrick Pedraja and his organization Driving For Donors

* Over 30,000 fans in 31 cities proved that the world can be made a better place

* Tour reaches goal enlisting over 2010 fans to sign up for the National Marrow Registry!

* Nearly 8,000 copies of the Take Action Volume 9 compilation sold

Headlining band We The Kings, along with Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow, Stereo Skyline, and Call The Cops united an impressive amount of fans across the U.S. and Canada that cared about more than just attending a great show. The active and engaged audience stood up to make a difference by raising funds, awareness and actual life saving donor volunteers for Driving For Donors (an organization started by now 14-year-old Patrick Pedraja who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 10) whose mission is to sign up people to the National Marrow Registry.

Take Action 2010 raised over $60,000 for Patrick Padraja's mission through the unique model of donating 10% of each ticket sold to charity, along with other fundraising efforts including donating 5% of the suggested retail price of each Take Action Volume 9 compilation sold.

Hopeless/Sub City would like to thank all the bands and labels involved this year that brought the message directly to fans that each one of us can take action and make the world a better place.

Take Action looks forward to continue to support Patrick Pedraja and Driving For Donors' mission of saving lives and everyone at Hopeless Records & Sub City Non Profit is grateful for the opportunity to organize this tour to benefit him and be involved in such a great cause in even a small way. Hopeless Records & Sub City Non Profit is hard at work on the next Take Action Tour and will be announcing the next benefiting charity soon. All The latest information can always be found at Takeactiontour.com.

2010 Take Action! Tour Artists:

We The Kings, Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow, Stereo Skyline, Call The Cops

2010 Take Action Tour Sponsor:

Presenting sponsor Hot Topic has worked with the Take Action Tour since the tour's inception in 1999 and their commitment to helping make a positive impact continues to be as strong in 2010 as it has ever been. The music lifestyle mall retailer (hottopic.com) is a natural fit as a presenter, because they demonstrate a passion for music in everything they do.

Additional generous sponsors of the 2010 Take Action Tour:

MySpace Music, Alternative Press, Absolutepunk.net, TouchTunes Interactives Networks, Go! Merch, Hopeless Records, S-curve Records, Atlantic Records, Fueled By Ramen, Myspace Records

2010 Take Action Tour Charity:

Driving For Donors exists to draw donors, attention, and funds to the National Marrow Registry. The non-profit organization is the brainchild of now 14-year-old Patrick Pedraja who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 10. In 2007, at age 11, Patrick and his family started Driving For Donors and traveled around the country in a special "Donormobile" with the mission of signing people up for the National Marrow Registry to help find bone marrow matches for people in need of a transplant. Since then they have added over 22,000 donors to the registry, saved more than 24 people's lives with matches and raised over $100,000 for tissue typing fees and drive expenses by selling advertising on Patrick's bald head.

About Hopeless Records & Sub City Non Profit:

In 1999 Hopeless Records formally started supporting non-profit organizations under the Sub City banner with charitable albums, tours, and events. Now itself a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, Sub City continues this mission of raising funds and awareness for worthy causes, and to date has raised nearly $2 million dollars for over 50 non-profit organizations.

Additional Resources:

www.Takeactiontour.com

www.Subcity.net

www.DrivingForDonors.com

www.Hottopic.com

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Avantasia Posts New Track Featuring The Scorpions’ Klaus Meine [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release :: 4 March 2010

NEW AVANTASIA TRACK FEATURING THE SCORPIONS’ KLAUS MEINE AVAILABLE ONLINE!

An edited version of the track “Dying For An Angel” - featuring guest vocalist by Klaus Meine of the Scorpions - off the upcoming AVANTASIA album The Wicked Symphony is now available on Tobias Sammet’s website. The song also features Tobias Sammet on vocals & bass, Sascha Paeth on guitars, and Eric Singer (KISS) on drums.

North American street date for AVANTASIA’s The Wicked Symphony (physical release) and Angel Of Babylon (digital-only release) is May 4th.

On the decision to release the next AVANTASIA chapter in two separate CDs, Tobias stated: "I have always given my very best, but this new chapter in AVANTASIA's history too ambitious to be just a regular album. I knew the story would be spread out over two albums when we started working on it in 2006 'cause we had written a real rock opera of over 20 songs even back then. [This] may be the last big epic I will be able to afford, and I want it to be the biggest piece I have worked on so far.”

The Wicked Symphony artwork (by Thomas Ewerhard) and track listing is as follows:

01. The Wicked Symphony
02. Wastelands
03. Scales Of Justice
04. Dying For An Angel
05. Blizzard On A Broken Mirror
06. Runaway Train
07. Crestfallen
08. Forever Is A Long Time
09. Black Wings
10. States Of Matter
11. The Edge

Angel Of Babylon artwork (by Thomas Ewerhard) track listing is as follows:

01. Angel Of Babylon
02. Stargazers
03. Your Love Is Evil
04. Death Is Just A Feeling
05. Rat Race
06. Down In The Dark
07. Blowing Out The Flame
08. Symphony Of Life
09. Alone I Remember
10. Promised Land 2
11. Journey To Arcadia

Confirmed guest musicians on the forthcoming AVANTASIA opus include:

* Klaus Meine (SCORPIONS)
* Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH)
* Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER)
* Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN)
* Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, ARK, MILLENIUM)
* Bob Catley (MAGNUM)
* Sascha Paeth
* Felix Bohnke (EDGUY)
* Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY, SIEGES EVEN)
* Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X)
* Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN)
* André Matos (ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER)
* Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD)
* Cloudy Yang
* Oliver Hartmann (AT VANCE, HARTMANN)
* Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE)

To register to view photos from the recording sessions, visit the “Backstage” section at www.TobiasSammet.com.

Evile Games With Fans This Saturday For Kombo.Com [News]

Mark Carras

EVILE GAMES WITH FANS THIS SATURDAY FOR KOMBO.COM'S FAME FRAG

Fresh off the start of their first major North American tour, UK thrashers, EVILE invite fans to join them to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as part of Kombo.com's Fame Frag. It is taking place THIS SATURDAY, March 6th at 2pm EST and to participate, make sure your Xbox Live Gold membership is current then send a friend request to "FameFrag" right away. Be ready to play at least one-half hour before the event starts and don't forget your headset. If you get a game invite, get ready to Fame Frag!

For more info on EVILE and Kombo.com's Fame Frag, go to: http://www.kombo.com/article.php?artid=14245

EVILE commenced the Hordes of Chaos II tour with KREATOR last night in Springfield, Va and seemed to have made a big splash in America thus far. A fan report on MetalSetlists.com gives a good sign that EVILE has what it takes to become a major metal powerhouse in North America: "They (EVILE)totally ruled live, their whole set was a guitar clinic, Ol Drake's solos are truly amazing, and this was their first show EVER in the United States, and what an introduction. They're now one of my top retro-thrash bands, based on how they played today, and I can't wait to see them in April with OverKill."

Catch EVILE on tour:

Hordes Of Chaos II Tour w/ KREATOR, VOIVOD, NACHTMYSTIUM and LAZARUS
A.D.
Mar 4 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mar 5 The Palladium (MA) Worcester, Massachusetts
Mar 6 Nokia Theatre New York, New York
Mar 7 Club Soda Montreal, Quebec
Mar 8 Imperial De Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Mar 9 Opera House Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10 Peabody's Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 11 Blondie's Detroit, Michigan
Mar 12 The Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Mar 13 Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin (No VOIVOD)

Mar 14 Rock Station St Paul, Minnesota
Mar 16 Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado (NO VOIVOD)

w/ KREATOR, KATAKLYSM, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH and LAZARUS A.D.
Mar 18 Corazon Seattle, Washington
Mar 19 Rickshaw Theater Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 20 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
Mar 21 Slim's San Francisco, California
Mar 22 Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, Nevada

Mar 23 House Of Blues West Hollywood, California
Mar 24 House Of Blues San Diego, California
Mar 25 The Rock Tucson, Arizona
Mar 27 Emo's Alternative Lounging Austin, Texas
Mar 28 Meridian Houston, Texas
Mar 30 The Club at Firestone Orlando, Florida
Mar 31 The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia

View the Hordes of Chaos tour flyer at

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_kreator2010.jpg

Killfest USA Tour w/ OVERKILL, VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and
WOE OF TYRANTS
Apr 1 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 2 The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts
Apr 3 Webster Theater Hartford, Connecticut
Apr 4 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Apr 5 FouFounes Montreal, Quebec

Apr 6 Phoenix Concert Theater Toronto, Ontario
Apr 7 Bogarts Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 8 Blondies Detroit, Michigan
Apr 9 The Metro Chicago, Illinois
Apr 10 The Rave Milwuakee, Wisconsin
Apr 11 Station 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 12 Anne Zabel Theater Sioux Falls, SD
Apr 13 Gothic Theatre Denver, Colorado
Apr 15 Red Room Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 16 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 17 Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon
Apr 18 The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Apr 19 House of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 20 House of Blues Los Angeles, California
Apr 21 House of Blues San Diego, California
Apr 22 U.B.'s Bar Mesa, Arizona
Apr 23 The Rock Tuscon, Arizona
Apr 24 Dos Amigos Odessa, Texas

Apr 25 Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Apr 26 Emo's Austin, Texas
Apr 27 Scout Bar Houston, Texas
Apr 28 Trees Dallas, Texas
Apr 29 Headliner's Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 30 Jaxx Springfield, Virginia
May 1 Nokia Theater New York City, New York
May 2 Club Hell Providence, Rhode Island

View the Killfest tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ev...llfest2010.jpg

EVILE have released a digital-only single of the band's
cover of PANTERA's "Cemetery Gates". EVILE recorded "Cemetery Gates" in 2009 for a special Metal Hammer Dimebag tribute album. Tragically, it was also the last song the band recorded with their late bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER.

"Cemetery Gates" is available now exclusively on iTunes, and also features a special version of EVILE's track "Time No More", with Japanese vocals/lyrics. Buy it today on iTunes US

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/cem...le/id356887797

View the "Cemetery Gates" flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ev...tes_itunes.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get
your copy in North America at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....ath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

Follow EVILE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/evileuk

Decibel Interviews Director/Producer Ian Mcfarland [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release :: 4 March 2010

DECIBEL INTERVIEWS DIRECTOR/PRODUCER IAN MCFARLAND & HOSTS EXCLUSIVE MESHUGGAH ALIVE DVD STILL PHOTOS

“Artfully lensed, beautifully edited and insanely deep, [‘Alive’] is the closest most of us will get to MESHUGGAH. On stage and off.” – Decibel

The following is an excerpt from Decibel Magazine’s recent interview with MESHUGGAH Alive’s director/producer Ian McFarland of Killswitch Productions. The article includes EXCLUSIVE stills taken from the band’s live DVD.

Was there a single source of inspiration for your approach to Alive?

Ian McFarland: I have always loved Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same concert film. It’s fucking awesome! I always said to myself if a band ever let me do a film/live show that was where I wanted some of the inspiration to come from. Some came from my experiences of being on the road, too. I have toured in bands most of my life and I understand where the guys are coming from in terms of being on the road.

How much interaction did you have with MESHUGGAH for the project? I understand they were hands-on.

Ian McFarland: What’s cool about MESHUGGAH is that when they bring you into a project, they bring you in because they respect what you do and they want to collaborate with you—they don’t just want you to do what they say. I have never worked with a band that I had such a rapport with. Pecci and I had a good relationship with them during the “Bleed” music video project, and they were surprisingly hands-off in that process, so when they asked me to do this I knew that it would be a killer experience. This project was a bit different because it was way more personal and would essentially humanize them as people on the road. I expected them to end up being very hands-on with that part, but again they were not at all. They said that they trusted me to just tell it like it was in an organic way. They gave me no rules or boundaries to abide by.

The only way in which they were very hands-on was in deciding which live tracks would end up in the film. We kind of went back and forth on that part because there were some tracks that I felt were amazing, but for some reason the guys did not feel 100 percent about the way they played. I found that just nuts, but I guess releasing only the tracks that were perfect is what makes them MESHUGGAH. They are flawless and once you see the performances in this film, you will understand.

The entire interview is available at: http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=360410

You can hear our exclusive interview with Ian McFarland here!

Alive has sold 3,000 copies since its release on February 9th and debuted at #8 on the Nielsen SoundScan Top Music DVD Video chart. Sharing the Top 10 slots that week were Michael Jackson, Celtic Thunder, Reba McEntire, Celtic Woman, Beyonce, Pink, Il Divo, and Journey.

Shot during MESHUGGAH’s 2009 North American tour and their 2008 performance at the Loudpark Festival in Tokyo, Japan, Alive contains concert footage of selections from the band’s Billboard Top 200-charting 2008 release, obZen, in addition to their time-tested career staples. Gracefully interlacing the live tracks are behind-the-scenes vignettes shot in black & white that give Alive a concert film feel so unlike many of the live DVDs currently on the market. The result is a visceral, visual abduction into the band’s metric insanity-in-action.

Alive comes with a bonus live audio CD containing twelve tracks.

Visit MESHUGGAH online at www.MESHUGGAH.net and www.myspace.com/MESHUGGAH.

View MESHUGGAH’s “Bleed” video here.

Framing Hanley Set To Release "A Promise To Burn" May 25th [News]

Mark Carras

Framing Hanley Set To Release Sophomore Album A Promise To Burn May 25th

Debut A Clip Of Their First Single "You Stupid Girl"

Framing Hanley, the Nashville, TN rock band that burst onto the alternative rock scene last year behind The Moment - selling over 800,000 tracks, 110,000 albums and playing over 300 shows - is back in a big way for 2010. The band is set to release their sophomore album, A Promise To Burn, May 25th via Silent Majority Group/ILG. The double disc package includes a 30 minute DVD, featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage and interviews, shot in HD, during the recording process of A Promise To Burn. The album was produced at Soundmine Studios in Stroudsburg, PA with Brett Hestla, Greg Archilla and Dan Malsch.

"We wrote a record that we felt could withstand our own critique throughout the rest of our careers" says Framing Hanley front-man Kenneth Nixon. "It's a record that we're proud of and feel a lot of people can relate to."

You can preview a clip from the first single "You Stupid Girl" on Framing Hanley's MySpace page.

Framing Hanley will be doing a live chat Thursday March 18th at 7pm EST / 4pm PST via LiveStream (www.Livestream.com/framinghanley). Fans are welcome to come and ask questions and check out some new music off of the upcoming album.

Framing Hanley become a viral sensation behind stellar Mason Dixon produced videos for both "Lollipop" and "Hear Me Now." The video for "Lollipop" has over 7 Million plays on YouTube and garnered support from both MTV2 and FUSE, spending 40 weeks in the Fuse Viewerʻs Choice Top 5. Both "Lollipop" and "Hear Me Now" spent time inside the top 5 on the iTunes top selling rock video chart and the "Lollipop" single is certified gold at iTunes, with sales of well over 500,000 in sales. Framing Hanley finished off 2009 with a sold headlining tour and spent time on the road with Theory of a Deadman, Hinder and Hollywood Undead.

A Promise To Burn showcases Framing Hanley's rapid growth as musicians and as songwriters. It promises to captivate and grow their already rabid fan base. Tour announcement coming soon.

A Promise To Burn Track Listing
1. Intro
2. The Promise
3. Wake Up
4. Bittersweet Sundown
5. WarZone

6. You Stupid Girl
7. Weight of the World
8. Fool with Dreams
9. Back to Go Again
10. Playing with Fire
11. Palace of Words
12. Photographs & Gasoline
13. The Burn

FH MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/framinghanley
FH Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FramingHanley

Angelrust To Release The Nightmare Unfolds Via Stronghold Records [News]

Mark Carras

ANGELRUST To Release The Nightmare Unfolds Via Stronghold Records

Strongold Records is pleased to announce the release of ANGELRUST's The Nightmare Unfolds CD on March 12, 2010. The Nightmare Unfolds marks the decade old Ohio outfit's fifth and final full-length. A magnificent opus of death and neo-classical artistry, the record is a testament to the band's perfection and dedication. A true swan song... For more info visit: http://www.angelrust.com

Further details TBA.

http://www.strongholdrecords.net
http://www.myspace.com/heartturnedcold

Iron Maiden Announce Tour Dates With Dream Theater [News]

Mark Carras

NORTH AMERICA FIRST TO EXPERIENCE

IRON MAIDEN'S "THE FINAL FRONTIER WORLD TOUR"

Very Special Guests DREAM THEATER

Tickets go on sale beginning March 13th at LiveNation.com

LOS ANGELES - March 4, 2010 - Metal legends IRON MAIDEN
www.ironmaiden.com have revealed the title of their new

album, THE FINAL FRONTIER and details of their highly anticipated 2010
North American tour, announced Live Nation today. With 22 dates
confirmed, the Live Nation promoted tour will open in Dallas, Texas, on
June 9 and finish in Washington D.C. on July 20, making it their most
extensive North American tour in many years. (Full confirmed dates
below.)

The new album is expected to be released in late summer and following

the North American tour, the The Final Frontier World Tour
www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=15 will continue to
Europe for a few select major festival and stadium shows.

From their self-titled debut via their worldwide breakthrough album "The
Number of the Beast"

http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?..._articleid=305
to the most recent masterpiece, "A Matter of Life and Death"
http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?..._articleid=328 ,
for over the last 30 years at the forefront of Metal, Iron Maiden have
influenced everyone from massive acts such as Metallica, Anthrax and
Slayer to aspiring metal stars Mastodon, Bullet for My Valentine and
Trivium, while selling over 80 million albums and packing arenas and

stadiums worldwide. Renowned for their spectacular stage sets and
uncompromising musicianship, during their '08-'09 "Somewhere Back in
Time World Tour" alone they headlined in an astonishing 38 countries in
front of two million fans. As vital and exciting as ever, Maiden never
fail to put on the best possible show for their fans and give even the
biggest stadiums the atmosphere of a club show with their intense
communication with their audience.

Says vocalist Bruce Dickinson, "We really wanted to get out and play
some shows before the release of the new album later this year, so we
thought what better way to kick off the tour than by going back to
Canada and the USA where fans gave us such a fantastic reception during
our last tour in 2008! We were astounded to see so many thousands of
fans packing out the venues, so this time round we will be playing a few

more cities we haven't visited for some time, like Dallas, Saskatoon,
Detroit, Denver and Pittsburgh, though logistically we couldn't get to a
few places we really like to play, which is a shame. It's also great
news that our friends DREAM THEATER www.dreamtheater.net are
able to join us as special guests."

"We're still working on the set list for these summer shows, but this
time it will cover the whole history of the band, and I can hint that we
will be playing a taster from the new album. We already have the designs
for the new Final Frontier stage show which we are building to bring out
with us, so this summer tour will be a bit of a preview for the fans.
It's certainly looking very spectacular at this stage and with a brand
new Eddie and an amazing light show!"

"We are also trying to ensure that our fans get the tickets they want
close to the stage without paying over the odds to ticket scalpers. This
is something our manager Rod is working hard on so we hope to see many
more familiar faces down the front having a great time. We will see you
all soon."

Continues manager Rod Smallwood: "Like all bands, Maiden get fed up with

the way fans sometimes pay more than the ticket price to get good
positions at our shows. So we are trying, with the assistance of Live
Nation and wherever possible subject to venue facilities, to arrange
paperless ticketing at least for the front sections to try to eliminate
as much of the ticket scalping as we can. Basically, with paperless
ticketing, only those who actually pay for the ticket will get into the
show so they are useless to scalpers. Furthermore, we are once again
arranging ticket pre-sales for our fan club members so they can be quick
off the mark for great tickets and will also continue to run the first

to the barrier in appropriate venues for fan club members so they can
enter a contest to be at the barrier prior to the show. We hope that
these measures will help our fans as much as possible.

For our fan club members the tour will also see the return of IMTV on
our website www.ironmaiden.com, which has
regular footage for the live shows, touring, band interviews, insights

into our crew and what they do and much, much more, along with the
diaries, exclusive photographs and anything else that helps our fans get
a real insight into the dynamics of a big tour"

Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy comments, "Touring with Iron Maiden in
North America is a bit of a dream come true for us! After 25 years
together, at this stage in our career there's honestly only three bands

Dream Theater would consider opening for...and Maiden is one of them! It
is an absolute honor. Through the years, we've done many one-off shows
with Maiden and they've almost all been overseas, so it is very exciting
to finally be doing a full tour with them--and on our side of the pond
no less! The tour visits regions in the U.S. - like Texas and the
Southwest - that we haven't played in many years, as well as some
Canadian cities that have rarely, if ever, had the chance to see Dream
Theater so it's very exciting for us to get to play for our fans in
these places. This is gonna be an amazing show that the fans won't wanna

miss....Up The F*****g Irons!"

Tickets for the Canadian shows will go on sale to the public on
Saturday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. EST through LiveNation.com
at www.livenation.com/artist/iron-maiden-tickets or charge by
phone at: Toronto 416-870-8000

Edmonton 780-451-8000, Saskatoon 306-938-7800, Vancouver 604-280-4444,
Winnipeg 204-780-3333.

Tickets for the U.S. shows will go on sale to the public on Saturday,
March 20th at 10:00 a.m. EST through Live Nation at
www.livenation.com/artist/iron-maiden-tickets or charge by

phone at 800-745-3000.

Tickets for the Madison Square Garden show will go on sale to the public
on Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. EST through www.ticketmaster.com
or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

An exclusive pre-sale allowing members of the Iron Maiden fan club first
access to the tickets will be made available three days prior to the
public on sale date. Full details of this can be found at
www.ironmaiden.com along with details of
FC contests for First to the Barrier.

As part of Iron Maiden's on-going effort to ensure their fans always
have access to the best possible tickets at the fairest possible price,
paperless tickets will be offered for select shows. Additional
information can be found on the participating venue's ticketing page at
LiveNation.com.

**THE FINAL FRONTIER 2010 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR**

JUNE

Wed 09 Dallas, TX Superpages.com
Center

Fri 11 Houston, TX Cynthia
Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sat 12 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center

Mon 14 Denver, CO Comfort Dental
Amphitheatre

Wed 16 Albuquerque, NM The Pavilion

Thu 17 Phoenix, AZ Cricket
Wireless Pavilion

Sat 19 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel
Amphitheatre

Sun 20 Concord, CA Sleep Train
Pavilion

Tue 22 Auburn, WA White River
Amphitheatre

Thu 24 Vancouver, BC GM Place

Sat 26 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place

Tue 29 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union
Centre

Wed 30 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre +

JULY

Sat 03 Toronto, ON Molson
Amphitheatre

Wed 07 Montreal, QC Bell Centre*

Sun 11 Holmdel, NJ PNC

Mon 12 New York, NY Madison Square
Garden++

Wed 14 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara
Pavilion

Thu 15 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music

Center

Sat 17 Detroit, MI DTE
Energy Music Theatre

Sun 18 Chicago, IL First Midwest
Bank Amphitheatre

Tue 20 Washington D.C. Jiffy Lube Live

+ Dream Theater will not perform in Winnipeg

* Paperless ticketing is not available at the Bell Centre

++ Madison Square Garden is promoted by Metropolitan Talent Presents

For additional Iron Maiden ticket and tour information, visit

www.ironmaiden.com or www.livenation.com.

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Get Asia’s New Single Finger On The Trigger For Free [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Get ASIA’s New Single “FINGER ON THE TRIGGER” For Free

AOL RADIO HAS THE EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD FROM UPCOMING RELEASE “OMEGA”

HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 4, 2010) – ASIA and AOL join forces to bring you an exclusive track off the bands new release OMEGA on Frontiers Records. FINGER ON THE TRIGGER is the first single and can be yours free at:

http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/03/...-mp3-download/

ASIA, rock’s first important super-group of the 80s - featuring members from Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson and The Buggles – will release Omega, its highly anticipated new album of original material. The record is due in the spring of 2010 on Frontiers Records.

Geoffrey Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton, the four original ASIA members, reunited in 2006, twenty-three years after all four had last played together. The much publicised reunion resulted in highly successful world tours, a double live LP and DVD (entitled Fantasia: Live In Tokyo) and an acclaimed studio album Phoenix in 2008 which debuted at number 73 in the Billboard charts in the USA and entered the top 100 in several European countries.

OMEGA will be released in the first pressing in digipak with one exclusive bonus track:

Finger on the Trigger; Through My Veins; Holy War; Ever Yours: Listen Children; End of the World; Light The Way; Emily (*); Still The Same; There Was a Time; I Believe; Don't Wanna Lose You Now.

(*) Bonus track first pressing in digipak.

For All Things ASIA, please visit:

www.originalasia.com

For additional information please visit:

www.myspace.com/originalasia, www.frontiers.it or www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

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The Mother Hips Announce Sxsw Performances [News]

Mark Carras

THE MOTHER HIPS ANNOUNCE SXSW PERFORMANCES
AND NEW TOUR DATES
IN SUPPORT OF ALBUM 'PACIFIC DUST'

SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY HIPNIC IN BIG SUR
ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 30-MAY 1 WITH THE MOTHER HIPS
JACKIE GREENE, LITTLE WINGS, DAWES,
FARMER DAVE SCHER, NEAL CASAL, AND MORE.

The Mother Hips release their SXSW performance schedule and a slew of spring dates, including the (((folkYEAH!))) presentation of the second annual Mother Hips Family Hipnic at the Fernwood Resort in breathtaking Big Sur, California on April 30 & May 1, 2010.

This year’s Family Hipnic marks its second installment, and is hosted again by (((folkYEAH!))) & The Mother Hips. The festival’s debut proved it an instant underground favorite. Additional artists set to perform in 2010 include Jackie Greene, Little Wings, Dawes, Neal Casal (The Cardinals), Farmer Dave Scher (Beachwood Sparks, All Night Radio), Elisa Randazzo (The Red Krayola), Parson Red Heads, Nicki Bluhm, Red Cortez, and Sparrow's Gate. Info available at www.folkyeah.com.

The Mother Hips have also announced their SXSW performance schedule, which includes the Hear Ya Day Party, the Monterey International Showcase, and others (full SXSW schedule below).

The Hips are touring nationally (see dates below) behind their critically-acclaimed new studio album 'Pacific Dust' which has garnered rave reviews from the likes of MOJO Magazine (4 Star review), while SF Chronicle & Relix have heralded the album as one of the band’s best albums yet, with “classic rock melodicism, inspired flow, and tasty riffs."

Look for two songs from 'Pacific Dust' to be released this week on the popular Rock Band game, as downloadable content to players.

THE MOTHER HIPS AT SXSW
Thursday, March 18th
The Kayceman Treehouse Party

Cheers Shot Bar- (on Roof Deck)
416 East 6th Street
5pm

Thursday, March 18th
Monterey International Showcase
Encore - Outdoor Stage
611 Red River Street
Start Time TBA

Friday, March 19th
Hear Ya Day Party
Beauty Bar (@ the outside stage)
617 East 7th Street
12:40pm

Friday, March 19th
Hole in the Wall / Jimmy Rockit SXSW Day Party
Hole in the Wall

2538 Guadalupe
2:30pm

THE MOTHER HIPS ON TOUR:
March 10 Vail, CO Street Beat
March 11 Paonia, CO Paradise Theater
March 12 Denver, CO Hi-Dive
March 13 Steamboat Springs, CO Ghost Ranch
March 18-19 Austin, TX SXSW

March 26 Chico, CA El Rey Theater
March 27 Crockett, CA Toots Tavern
April 9 Ventura, CA The Lodge
April 10 San Juan Capistrano, CA The Coach House
April 11 Hermosa Beach, CA Brixton
April 15 Bend, OR Mountain Edge Bar
April 16 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
April 17 Hood River, OR River City Saloon
April 30-May1 Big Sur, CA 2nd Annual Mother Hips Family Hipnic Fernwood Resort

May 14 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
May 15 Washington, DC Black Cat
May 28 Moab, UT Desert Rocks Music Festival
June 3 Ozark, AR Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
June 4 St Louis, MO Old Rock House
June 5 Chicago, IL Schuba's
June 6 Belden Town, CA Bobolink Music Festival
August 7 Darrington, WA Summer Meltdown Festival Whitehorse Mountain

Amphitheater

www.motherhips.com

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Social Code: Free Download Of Satisfied Available For A Limited Time [News]

Mark Carras

Social Code has just released a free download widget of their first single, “Satisfied," from their forthcoming U.S. debut album, “Rock ‘N’ Roll,” for a limited time. The album will be released March 23 on Fifth Season Music (Fontanta Distribution) and
was produced by John Travis (Buckcherry, Kid Rock), mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Hinder) and mastered by Vlado Meller (The White Stripes, Red Hot Chili Peppers). “Satisfied” is currently #57 on the Active Rock charts.

The widget is available on the band's website (http://socialcodemusic.com/), Myspace (www.myspace.com/socialcode) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Code/7399596785) pages. And here’s an embed link:

Foreigner And Styx Co- Headline United In Rock Tour [News]

Mark Carras

FOREIGNER AND STYX CO- HEADLINE UNITED IN ROCK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST KANSAS

Limited number of tickets beginning at $10 in select markets at LiveNation.com

Los Angeles - March 4, 2010 - The tour of the summer unites three iconic
bands, Styx, Foreigner and special guests Kansas, responsible for
countless Top Ten hits and well over 100 million album sales.

United In Rock, scheduled to kick off in May, brings together three

bands that helped shape rock and roll for a generation of music fans by
dominating the charts and airwaves for decades. Tickets go on sale March
6th for shows in Boston and Chicago with additional tour dates and
ticket on sale information to be announced shortly at LiveNation.com
www.livenation.com/artist/foreigner-tickets With tickets
beginning at $10* in select markets, this is sure to be the summer's
biggest night of hits in 2010, uniting fans from all over the country to
a rock bash for less cash.

"I am very excited to be performing this summer with both Foreigner and
Kansas on our United In Rock Tour. These three bands represent the more
rocking side of the classic rock genre. With the countless great rock
songs each band will be performing this is going to be a
guitars-a-blazin' good time had by all. STYX is a band that one of our
best known songs is about the blue collar man in the unemployment line
and we totally identify with the average hard working people that are

facing difficult economic times. We want to say thank you with
affordable tickets for you and your family," said James "JY" Young of
Styx.

"Super line up, amazing songs, can't wait, let's rock," said Foreigner's

Mick Jones.

The three rock legends will team up for an evening full of some of the
most memorable rock songs ever recorded, mining 30 years of hits on a
tour that will take them to Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City, St.
Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, Virginia Beach, DC, New York, Boston,
Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Detroit and more cities to be

announced.

Styx

With more than 35 millions albums sold worldwide and 16 Top 20 singles
(12 Top Ten Singes), the band has performed more live since '99 than all
of the previous years of its career combined, with two highly coveted
Super-Bowl appearances and Pollstar chart-topping tours with other rock

legends including Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, and Bad
Company to name a few. Styx is one of the few bands ever to have three
top ten songs in three different decades, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Career-wide Styx have released a total of 15 albums with 8 top ten hits
including some of their most popular "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Too
Much Time On My Hands", and "Blue Collar Man. For additional information

on Styx, visit www.styxworld.com.

Foreigner

Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in
the world, racking up scores of smash hits, multi-platinum albums, and
sold out concert tours. From 'Feels Like The First Time and "Cold As

Ice" to "Hot Blooded," "Urgent" to "Jukebox Hero," "Waiting For A Girl
Like You" to the chart topper "I Want To Know What Love is", Foreigner's

thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to
captivate generation after generation of music fans. Foreigner
recently performed the title track form their latest album "Can't Slow
Down" to a sell out crowd and a TV audience of over six million NASCAR
fans at The Pepsi 500, an event that helped drive the bands catalogue
sales to the point where they currently outsell those of the Eagles, The
Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and most of their rock peers. Today, over 70

million albums later, Foreigner is an ensemble of talented musicians
with credentials that make the band stronger and more powerful than
ever. For additional information on Foreigner, visit
foreigneronline.com.

Kansas

Kansas became popular in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "Carry On

Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". They have remained a classic rock
radio staple and have continued to draw large crowds to their live
performances throughout North America and Europe. The band has produced
eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point
of Know Return, Best of), one platinum live album (Two For the Show) and
a million selling gold single, "Dust In the Wind." Kansas appeared on

the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 70's and 80s and
played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North American and
Europe and Japan. For additional information on Kansas visit,
www.kansasband.com.

*$10 tickets are subject to availability and participating venues.
Quantities are limited and additional fees may apply. This offer cannot

be combined with any other offer or discount.

For additional information on the United In Rock tour, please visit
www.livenation.com/artist/foreigner-tickets

STYX, FOREIGNER, KANSAS - UNITED IN ROCK 2010 TOUR

June 3 Kansas City Starlight Theatre On sale now

June 4 St. Louis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On sale now

June 5 Chicago Charter One Pavilion a Northerly Island On sale 3/6

June 20 Boston Bank of America Pavilion

On sale 3/6

*More dates to be announced soon.

Municipal Waste Announce Northeast Dates [News]

Mark Carras

MUNICIPAL WASTE ANNOUNCE NORTHEAST DATES, COMMENCE LATIN AMERICAN TOUR FRIDAY

Richmond, VA crossover leaders, MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced a small
number of new dates to be played in the Northeast this April. This limited

engagement sees the band going back to their roots and playing more
intimate venues for their most hardcore of fans. Joined by their friends,
TOXIC HOLOCAUST, these shows promise to be prime examples of straight up,
in your face old school aggression. Here are the dates:

Apr 21 The Note West Chester, Pennsylvania
Apr 22 Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Apr 25 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington DC

MUNICIPAL WASTE will also commence their first-ever tour of Latin America

this Friday in Guadalajara, Mexico. "Latin America has always been on our
list of places to spread the Waste;" says guitarist, Ryan Waste. "I know
how passionate the crowds are about heavy music down there and we're going
to deliver. I'm prepared for some wild shows to ensue."

Noting the tragic events that occurred in Chile last weekend, drummer,
Dave Witte released these comments earlier yesterday: "We are scheduled to

play in Santiago on this tour and it's still uncertain if it will happen or not, we are waiting on word. Our hearts go out to everyone in Chile in these hard times, hopefully we'll be able to play and bring a little fun for the Chilean metal fans."

Here are the dates:

Mar 5 2010 Sindicato de Industria Y Comercio--Guadalajara, Mexico
Mar 6 2010 Circo Volador--Mexico City, Mexico
Mar 7 2010 Teatro Metro--Bogota, Columbia
Mar 10 2010 Barranco Bar--Lima, Peru
Mar 11 2010 Teatro Novedades--Santiago, Chile
Mar 12 2010 Hammer Rock Bar--Campinas, Brazil

Mar 13 2010 Clash Club --Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mar 14 2010 Teatro Odisseia--Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mar 15 2010 Drakkar Music Hall--Porto Alegre, Brazil

MUNICIPAL WASTE have just released their very own skate deck. Featuring
brand new original artwork, this skate deck is perfect for those who want
to shred to the waste while MUNICIPAL WASTE shreds you! The limited first
edition of these decks feature an engraved MW logo and edition number. For pictures and more info on how to get one, go to http://jsrdirect.com

MUNICIPAL WASTE's new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....ath/667_671_75

Check out MUNICIPAL WASTE's video for the track "Wrong Answer", from the
band's latest album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJ9bYCmO2c

For more news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

Broken Teeth Post New Video To Blackheart Off Of Latest Album [News]

Mark Carras

BROKEN TEETH POST NEW VIDEO TO "BLACKHEART" OFF OF LATEST ALBUM

Austin rockers Broken Teeth have posted a new video online to the song "Blackheart" off of their latest release Viva La Rock, Fantastico that was released in January. "Blackheart" epitomizes the attitude of Broken Teeth and showcases influences that British heavy metal acts such a Iron Maiden and Judas Priest have had on the band both in the lyrics and in the riffs in the song. The video comes on the heels of the release of the band's fifth album Viva La Rock, Fantastico on Perris Records and just in advance of several SXSW appearances with Canadian rocker Danko Jones who appeared on the album. Stay tuned for new footage with Danko Jones that the band plans to film while he is in Austin for the annual music conference!

You can check out the video for “Blackheart”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVPr...=youtube_gdata

Here is what critics have been saying about Viva La Rock, Fantastico:

"one of the year's best in the category of ass-kickin' hard rock." - http://blabbermouth.net/

"some 'warts and all' rock & roll, at a time it's needed most." - http://allmusic.com/

"it begs the question: Why aren't these guys huge?" - Cincinnati City Beat
"Superb sleazy rock 'n roll." - http://about.com/

Dropkick Murphys Announce Opening Acts For Boston Homestand [News]

Mark Carras

DROPKICK MURPHYS ANNOUNCE OPENING ACTS FOR BOSTON HOMESTAND

INCLUDING SWINGIN’ UTTERS AND NYC HARDCORE LEGENDS SICK OF IT ALL

NEW CD AND DVD ‘LIVE ON LANSDOWNE, BOSTON MA’ OUT MARCH 16

DROPKICK MURPHYS have announced opening acts for their run of seven shows in six days at Boston’s House of Blues the week of St. Patrick’s Day (March 12-17). Among the openers for DROPKICK MURPHYS hometown shows are NYC hardcore legends Sick Of It All, Bay Area punks Swingin’ Utters and their folk/punk alter-ego Filthy Thieving Bastards (featuring three of the five Utters), and current DKM tourmates Larry And His Flask.

The eclectic rotation of opening acts offers something for all facets of the DROPKICK MURPHYS fan base – from hardened punk rockers to local partisans to Celtic folk devotees. Sick Of It All (3/16-17), Swingin’ Utters (3/14-15) and Larry And His Flask (3/12 & 3/17) all perform double-duty, as does Toronto psychobilly quartet The Creepshow (3/12 & 3/13 matinee show). Filthy Thieving Bastards play the late show on March 13 along with Boston-based Celtic traditionalists The Old Brigade. Other openers from the local scene include The Have Nots (3/13 matinee show), Rhode Islanders Sharks Come Cruisin (3/14), Cocked N’ Loaded (3/15), and Bryan McPherson (3/16).

The intensity and camaraderie of last year’s St. Patrick’s Day shows are captured on the live CD/DVD LIVE ON LANSDOWNE, BOSTON MA, due March 16 on DKM’s own Born & Bred Records (ILG). Following in the tradition of 2002’s Live On St. Patrick’s Day From Boston MA—which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide—LIVE ON LANSDOWNE features an entirely different 20-song set list and a guest appearance by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on DKM’s platinum-selling single “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.”

Meanwhile, DROPKICK MURPHYS have taken their charitable organization The Claddagh Fund on the road for the band’s current tour with the creation of Friends Of The Claddagh Fund – which rewards serious commitment to fundraising with perks including early access to DROPKICK MURPHYS tickets and raffles, and the opportunity to attend an “appreciation event” hosted by the band and celebrity friends. More immediately, the band has been holding a $10 charity raffle on several of the tour dates, giving fans the chance to win backstage passes and a limited edition autographed DROPKICK MURPHYS poster from the 2010 NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. For more on The Claddagh Fund and Friends Of The Claddagh Fund, go to www.claddaghfund.org.

As previously announced, DROPKICK MURPHYS head to the U.K. and Ireland for ten dates with Face To Face in April, and return to the U.S. stage for the last day of this year’s Bonnaroo Festival (6/13) and the final seven dates of the 2010 Vans Warped Tour (8/7-15). DROPKICK MURPHYS’ current tour with openers Strung Out and Larry And His Flask wraps March 10 in Wallingford, CT.

DROPKICK MURPHYS’ House of Blues Boston dates and opening acts are as follows:

Friday, March 12

7pm Larry And His Flask

7:45 pm The Creepshow

9pm Dropkick Murphys

Saturday, March 13 (early show)

1pm The Have Nots

1:45pm The Creepshow

3pm Dropkick Murphys

Saturday, March 13 (late show)

8pm The Old Brigade

8:45pm Filthy Thieving Bastards

10pm Dropkick Murphys

Sunday, March 14

7pm Sharks Come Cruisin

7:45pm Swingin’ Utters

9pm Dropkick Murphys

Monday, March 15

7pm Cocked n' Loaded

7:45pm Swingin’ Utters

9pm Dropkick Murphys

Tuesday, March 16

7pm Bryan McPherson

7:45pm Sick Of It All

9pm Dropkick Murphys

Wednesday, March 17

7pm Larry And His Flask

7:45pm Sick Of It All

9pm Dropkick Murphys

If you missed our exclusive interview with Matt Kelly of Dropkick Murphys Click Here!

www.dropkickmurphys.com

Equilibrium Introduce New Frontman [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release :: 3 March 2010

EQUILIBRIUM INTRODUCE NEW FRONTMAN

Bavarian pagan metal masters EQUILIBRIUM have just announced singer Robse as their new frontman. Robse will be the permanent replacement for Helge Stang who left the band recently. View a video of the band introducing Robse at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa9dQyucVuA

Commented EQUILIBRIUM mainman/guitarist René Berthiaume: "We've know Robse for quite some time now, so for us it was a just a logical decision having him as the new singer of EQUILIBRIUM. The recordings are on and with his stunning voice, we got shitloads of new possibilities for the new album up our sleeves! The mood in the band is fantastic and we can't wait to enter the stage with Robse!"

Added Robse: "I am really proud and thankful for being a part of the EQUILIBRIUM family now! Two years ago, René asked me if I wanted to handle the vocals on one of his projects. So the foundation was already there. Now being the singer of his main band is just amazing! The boys and the girl welcomed me so warmly and I am SO looking forward to the things to come!"

EQUILIBRIUM will be recording their third studio album - the follow-up to their 2008 Nuclear Blast debut, Sagas.

Visit the band online at www.equilibrium-metal.de www.equilibriummetal.de & www.myspace.com/equilibrium

Johnny Cash's Ain't No Grave Debuts at #3 In The U.S. [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" Debuts at #3 in the U.S.,
Top Ten in Countries Around the World

Los Angeles, CA - March 3, 2010 -- Johnny Cash's American VI: Ain't No
Grave, the Man in Black's "final victory," according to USA Today,
enters the Billboard 200 Albums charts next week at #3, marking the
highest debut of the week with more than 54,000 units sold. The album
also debuted in the #2 spot on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
The album, which closes out the Rick Rubin-produced and
critically-acclaimed American Recordings series, was officially released
on February 26, the day that would have been Cash's 78th birthday.
Cash's Ain't No Grave shares the apex of the Billboard chart with Sade's
Soldier of Love (#1) and Lady Gaga's The Fame (#2).

Other than Cash's previous American Recordings release, American VI: A
Hundred Highways, which debuted in 2006 at the number one spot on
Billboard's 200 Albums chart, Ain't No Grave is his only album to debut
inside this chart's Top 5.

In addition, American VI: Ain't No Grave enters in the Top Ten in most
international markets: #2 in Denmark, #3 in Norway, #4 in Holland, #5
in Ireland, #9 in the UK, and #10 in Switzerland. The album also
debuted at #12 in New Zealand, #22 in Australia, and #29 in Greece.

Media reaction to American VI has been both stunning and emotional:
"Producer Rick Rubin did save the best for last," wrote Entertainment
Weekly, giving the album an "A" grade. People magazine cited Cash's
performance as "a powerful presence to the end," while the Boston Globe
wrote "Johnny Cash's final chapter is the most compelling. Rolling
Stone summed things up with "Seven years after Johnny Cash's death, the
vaults produce one more great album."

American VI: Ain't No Grave was recorded in the months leading up to
Cash's passing on September12, 2003. The songs were drawn from all over
the musical landscape and from various eras, and include Sheryl Crow's
moving "Redemption Day," close Cash friend Kris Kristofferson's "For The
Good Times," "Can Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" by Tom Paxton, Bob
Nolan's "Cool Water," the hopeful "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream"
by Ed McCurdy, J.H. Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes's "Satisfied Mind," Queen
Lili'uokalani's song of farewell "Aloha Oe," and the never before heard
Cash original, "I Corinthians: 15:55," written over the last three years
of his life.

# # #

Dirtbag Music Partners With Independent Label Group [News]

Mark Carras

Dirtbag officially partners with Warner Music Group's Independent Label
Group (ILG)

Seasons After #22 on the Active Rock Chart with "Cry Little Sister" **

Debut Album Through Tomorrow out 3/23

San Diego, CA - March 3rd 2010. After starting its new record label 9
months ago, 15 year old music apparel company Dirtbag Music
www.dirtbagmusic.com , Inc. is finding success where others
have failed. Breaking through at rock radio is Seasons After. Their
first single "Cry Little Sister" is #22 and climbing on the BDS active

rock chart, putting Dirtbag Music on the map. In January, Dirtbag
officially partnered with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group
(ILG), East West Records, to become Dirtbag/ILG/Warner further
establishing the new label's competitive resources. "The decision to
partner with ILG and the Warner Music Group family was based on the
forward thinking structure of ILG and its understanding of our changing
industry," states Dirtbag Music CEO, Douglas Whitsitt. "This

relationship allows Dirtbag Records to continue to develop new talent
while maintaining the resources and expertise to market that talent when
it is ready."

Dirtbag Music has established its brand name through endorsing mainstay
acts such as Guns 'N Roses, Disturbed, Megadeth, Korn, and Mudvayne,
which bodes well for its newly signed artists as well. In the case of
Seasons After, Dirtbag partnered with Legacy Management (12 Stones) to

co-manage the band's career. "I feel the partnership with Dirtbag is
unique due to how similar they are to our beliefs and understanding of
today's industry and tactics. They are a brand that is not afraid to
think outside the box and take a risk on creating new avenues for
artists," states Legacy's owner and founder Jason "JD" Fields.

Seasons After hails from the Air Capital of Wichita, KS. They are a
five piece rock/metal band comprised of guitarists James Beattie and
Chris Dawson, Vocalist Chris Shlichting, drummer Tim Rails, and bassist
Michael Byers. Their radio-ready sound of blended guitars and vocal
harmonies has been classified by some as nu metal with classic
commercial radio sensibility. The band formed in late 2006, and in just
three short years, Seasons After has performed on The Vans Warped Tour,
Taste of Chaos, the Jagermeister Music Tour and The Rock Star Energy
Drink Mayhem Festival. In 2009, the band signed to Dirtbag/ILG/Warner.

Their debut album "Through Tomorrow" will be released March 23rd 2010.

Tour Dates w/ Janus
3/4 - Lincoln, NE - Duggan's
3/5 - Wayne, NE - Riley's Ballroom
3/6 - Lakewood, CO - Ecks Saloon
3/9 - Santa Rosa, CA - Last Day Saloon

3/10 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall
3/11 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House
3/12 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House

EPK www.dirtbagmusic.com/seasonsafter
Official Site www.seasonsafter.com
Myspace www.myspace.com/seasonsafter

Free Sxsw Party Hosted By Shirts For A Cure & Photo Finish Records [News]

Mark Carras

7 Seconds, Rival Schools, Fucked Up, Steel Train, Riverboat Gamblers, Strike Anywhere, The Downtown Fiction And Many More Set To Play FREE SXSW Party Hosted By

Shirts For a Cure & Photo Finish Records

The Shirts for a Cure Project and Photo Finish Records are very proud to announce this year’s SXSW day party will feature 7 Seconds, Rival Schools, Fucked Up, Steel Train, Riverboat Gamblers, Envy on the Coast, Strike Anywhere, The Downtown Fiction, Dead to Me, I Fight Dragons, Ashtree Close and a very special guest. This FREE event will be held on two stages at Red 7 (611 East 7th Street) on Friday March 19th, doors open at noon sharp. Donations will be collected at the door and are strongly encouraged.

This is the fifth year Photo Finish and Shirts for a Cure have produced a showcase for SXSW. Performers in the past have included My Chemical Romance, Hot Water Music, The Bouncing Souls, Circa Survive, Head Automatica, Lifetime, Bane and many more. This years show promises to be one of the best.

There will be limited space at this event, so please arrive early to be assured entry.

Municipal Waste's Dave Witte Talks About Metallica [News]

Mark Carras

MUNICIPAL WASTE'S DAVE WITTE TALKS ABOUT METALLICA

Dave Witte, drummer of Virginian crossover thrash kings MUNICIPAL WASTE has
written his thoughts about METALLICA for SLAM Magazine Austria:

"My friend Thomas asked me to write this for SLAM Magazine/Austria. I
thought it was cool enough to share, so here goes!

"Here's my story. Before I was serious about music, I was big into BMX,
flatground, ramp, etc. One day when I was headed out on my good ole' Hutch,
I saw a Maxell cassette laying in the street with four dollar bills wrapped
around it, by a red rubber band. I was like "cool, money", I can go get some
new grips or something. I took the money off and read the labels on the

tape. Side A: Metallica, Kill 'Em All and Side B: Mercyful Fate, Don't Break
The Oath. I had never heard of these bands before and I decided to keep the
tape.

"Later that day, I popped it into my player and I was blown away and in love
with Metallica. Mercyful Fate for me then was kinda scary/evil. I liked it,
but my Mom didn't and told me to turn it off. (So I played that one when she
wasn't home).

"After that day, Metallica was my favorite band and in the next few years to

come, my room was filled with photos and posters of them and I had bought
Ride The Lightning, Creeping Death and Master of Puppets.
My first Metallica concert was in 86 for the Master of Puppets tour with
Ozzy Osbourne. I was lucky enough to see Cliff Burton in all his raging
glory.

"As music changed, got more extreme, adventurous, more laid back and for the
good or bad. I will always remember Metallica for what they did for me and
metal music in general as their classic records are simply unbeatable."

MUNICIPAL WASTE begin their tour of Latin America tour this week. Catch them at
the following shows:

5.3.2010 Calle 2 - Guadalajara, Mexico
6.3.2010 Circo Volador - Mexico City, Mexico
7.3.2010 Teatro Metro - Bogota, Colombia
10.3.2010 Barranco Bar - Lima, Peru
11.3.2010 Teatro Novedades - Santiago, Chile
12.3.2010 Teatro Roxy - Buenos Aires, Argentina

13.3.2010 Clash Club - Sao Paulo, Brazil
14.3.2010 Teatro Odisseia - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Dave Witte sends this message to the Chilean fans after the recent
earthquake:

"We are scheduled to play in Santiago on this tour and it's still uncertain
if it will happen or not, we are waiting on word.
Our hearts go out to everyone in Chile in these hard times, hopefully we'll
be able to play and bring a little fun for the Chilean metal fans."

See MUNICIPAL WASTE at their recent London show:
Www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSKSWELE2U

For more MUNICIPAL WASTE news and info, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

MUNICIPAL WASTE'S latest album, "Massive Aggressive" is available worldwide now.
Get your copy in the UK and Europe from:

http://www.earache.com/webstore/prod...oducts_id/2120
Get your copy in North and South America from:
http://earache.com/uswebstore/produc...buovjgak7vsd13

Anew Revolution Announce New Record [News]

Mark Carras

ANEW REVOLUTION ANNOUNCE NEW RECORD

(New York, NY) — ANEW REVOLUTION will release their third studio record entitled "iMERICA" on May 18th, 2010 via E1 Music. “‘iMERICA' is about looking at our, or your history and trying to learn from those mistakes. It speaks of the current events and how they affect the people around us, as well as us. Money, addiction, desperation, revolt, are all words that come to mind when I think about the songs." says Frontman Joey Duenas. Producing was Ben Schigel, a musician, record producer and vocalist from the band SWITCHED who has produced for such bands as STEMM, DROWNING POOL, WALLS OF JERICHO, CHIMAIRA & many more. Duenas continues, "Fans are in store for a record that flows with non stop guitar riffs, bleeding guitar solos and chanting lyrics, but still in that "Anew Revolution" way that they have come to love. I think Ben did a great job at fine-tuning what this band already had growing inside it.”

Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/anewrevolution for more info.

Formed in Austin, Texas by singer/guitarist Joey Duenas, bassist Frank Salvaggio, drummer Rob Urbani in 2004, and later rounded out by Austin-area shredder Shaun Stockton on lead guitar, ANEW REVOLUTION stand by the promise in their name. Though they’ll happily recall the milestones set by their former bands – Duenas’ Ünloco, Urbani and Salvaggio’s Slaves on Dope, they’ll also be the first to remind you of just what ANEW REVOLUTION means.

Straight Line Stitch Release New Video For Never See The Day [News]

Mark Carras

STRAIGHT LINE STITCH will release one final video from their last record WHEN SKIES WASH ASHORE for the song "Never See The Day" today, March 3 at 12PM EST at AOL's Noisecreep.com

"I enjoyed making the video for Never See The Day because it is our first video with an actual story line. The concept for the song is well portrayed in the video and is fairly easy for the viewer to follow along. It was really rad to interact with the actors and actually have to act myself.” Says front woman Alexis Brown. Directed by Jeremy Williams, this will mark the first project between him and the band. Brown Continues, "Apparently, he kept asking Rage for over a year if he could direct a video for us. He is a huge SLS fan and well, our manager is a perfectionist, and I mean in the best way possible. And he just wouldn't let any old person work with us, so apparently Jeremy, for over a year, kept asking and finally Rage asked what could Jeremy bring to the table. Ultimately, Jeremy told Rage how he was gonna shoot us, and he got this great location. So eventually Rage said, 'Yes.' And that's the story. I think the video turned out great!"

http://www.myspace.com/straightlinestitch
http://twitter.com/slsband1
http://www.reverbnation.com/straightlinestitch
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Straight-Line-Stitch/54880987406

Gwar To Stage First Annual Crack-A-Thon [News]

Mark Carras

GWAR to Stage First Annual "CRACK-A-THON"

Oderus Urungus, lead singer of GWAR, to host star-studded fund-raising event

Kickoff Party: Saturday April 10th 7-10pm

MF GALLERY: 213 Bond St. Brooklyn, NY 11217

In an announcement given to a "bunch of penguins", from the bowels of their Antarctic fortress, the world's sickest band, the mighty GWAR, has announced the continuation of their 25th Anniversary with a public event of colossal proportion - The Crack-a-Thon!

"We are trying to raise money for the kids…not just muscular dystrophy, but retards as well, all kinds of fucked-up freaks," said Oderus.

The event will kickoff on April 10th, 2010 at the notorious MF Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. The weeklong debauchery will be broadcast live on the World Wide Web, and anybody with internet access will be able to view the gala event free of charge. Viewers will be able to pledge funds via a website, (to be announced later - check http://www.MFgallery.net for details.) as powerful computers illegally drain your bank account. Rumors that any money raised will actually be used to pay off Oderus' crack debt were immediately confirmed.

Sleazy P. Martini, manager of GWAR and reputed underworld overlord.

Said Sleazy P. Martini, as he was reached for comment at his Jersey City headquarters, "Oderus is completely wasted and really has no concept of money, instead he prizes things like little pieces of rope or dead dogsand dead dogs don't pay the bills!"

"The boys and me wanna give something back to the community, you know, something besides AIDS…"

After the kickoff party on April 10th, there will be a week of intense preparation, as the MF Gallery is transformed into Slave Pit TV central, and Oderus is set loose on the streets of NYC! His atrocities will be carefully documented and broadcast during the Crack-a-Thon, which will commence on Friday April 16th, 2010. Live web cams will broadcast all the action from the gallery as slaves desperately prepare for the most stupendous entertainment event since Bud Dywers very public suicide!

The Crack-a-Thon will begin on Friday April 16th and will go as long as it takes to pay off Oderus' bill, or he gets bored and leaves, whatever comes first. The public is invited to be our studio audience, and should contact MF Gallery for information on how to reserve a seat in the Crack-a-Thon audience.

Oderus will be joined by band mate Balsac, the Jaws of Death, who will serve as band leader and comic foil.

"I really don't know why I demean myself by associating with him," said the metal-faced horror, "but it will be fun watching him fail."

The rumored list of guests scheduled to appear include Tiger Woods, God, and Carmen Electra's torso, though this was subject to change. Confirmed is the shadowy underground performance troupe, the F-Minus Art Players, led by the sewer-dwelling playwright and art-fag Anton Reemcobb, who are slated to perform some of their shockingly neo-dada-esque bullshit theatre. Also confirmed are cybernetic musical guests DETHRACE, among others.

Anton Reemcobb, poet, laureate, and disembodied head

Look for a full listing on www.MFgallery.net of all the stars appearing on what shall surely go down in history as one the most colossal failures in GWAR history. Prepare yourself for the Crack-a-Thon!!!

KICKOFF PARTY: Saturday April 10th, 2010 from 7 to 10 pm.

Meet the artists and buy some GWAR original artwork and prints.

Admission is free and open to all ages. Refreshments will be served.

LIVE CRACK-A-THON: Beginning Friday April 16th…

Contact MF Gallery owners Martina or Frank at info@MFgallery.net or (917)446-8681

For exact schedule and information on how to reserve your spot for the show.

MF GALLERY: 213 BOND ST. (B/W BUTLER & BALTIC) BROOKLYN, NY 11217

Take the F or G to Bergen, (Exit at Bergen and Smith, walk 2 blocks east on Bergen. Turn right on Bond. Walk south on Bond for 3 blocks.) the A to Hoyt/ Schermerhorn, (Exit at Schermerhorn and Bond. Walk South on Bond for 8 blocks.) or the R to Union. (Exit at Union and 4th ave. Walk west on Union for 3 blocks. Turn Right on Bond. Walk North on Bond for 4 blocks.)

http://www.gwar.net

http://www.myspace.com/gwarofficial

Bonded By Blood Start Mini Tour At The Whiskey A Go Go [News]

Mark Carras

BONDED BY BLOOD START MINI TOUR AT THE WHISKEY A GO GO IN HOLLYWOOD TONIGHT

After taking some time to recharge their strength after completing their new album, EXILED TO EARTH, Pomona, CA thrashers, BONDED BY BLOOD are playing their first shows of 2010 and kicking things off in a big fashion. The mini tour, which spans several dates around California and Arizona begins TODAY at the famed Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood, Ca. The band looks forward to getting back on stage and making their fans headbang like hell. There's also word that if the crowds are especially crazy at these shows, the band might debut some new songs from EXILED TO EARTH. Here are the dates:

Mar 3 2010 Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California

Mar 4 2010 Chain Reaction Anaheim, California
Mar 5 2010 Ramona Mainstage Ramona, California
Mar 6 2010 U.B.’s Bar Mesa, Arizona
Apr 10 2010 Oakland Metro OAKLAND, California

BONDED BY BLOOD recently completed recording their new album, EXILED TO EARTH with Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, WHITE WIZZARD) in Arizona. Check out video footage of the band tearing it up in the studio at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kyfz8lZ-SU

EXILED TO EARTH will be release this spring on EARACHE RECORDS

Stay up-to-date with BONDED BY BLOOD by following the band's blog on their official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood

Watch BONDED BY BLOOD play the track "Civil Servant" live from Detroit, MI in 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZTNFk9Q6Cw

BONDED BY BLOOD's debut album, FEED THE BEAST is available NOW!
Purchase your copy at the EARACHE U.S. WEB STORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....ath/667_668_16

Follow BONDED BY BLOOD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bondedbybloodla

70000 Tons Of Metal Welcomes Moonspell Aboard [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

70000TONS OF METAL welcomes MOONSPELL aboard!

Vancouver BC / Miami FL / Hanover, Germany – March 2nd, 2010

On our long trip to complete our line up we decided to visit Portugal, birthplace of some of the greatest seafarers in history. When we sailed into the port of Lisbon, we were greeted by local heroes MOONSPELL.

70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival will soon set sail again, to pick up the next band. Where may our next port of call be?

So far the confirmed 12 out of 40 bands are:

Amon Amarth
Epica
Finntroll
Moonspell

Raven
Saxon
Sodom
Sonata Arctica
Stratovarius
Trouble
Uli Jon Roth
Witchburner

70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami FL to Cozumel, Mexico and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 28, 2011.

Make no mistake, 70000TONS OF METAL is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with normal cruise guests. This is an all heavy metal cruise! Can you imagine that? A whole luxury cruise ship full of metalheads? And since there is no backstage area you will have the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It's like everyone has a backstage pass!

Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$249 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, all meals and non-alcoholic and non-carbonated drinks at the on-board restaurants and 24 room service!

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out http://www.70000tons.com/ for more information.

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Theatre Of Tragedy To Disband [News]

Mark Carras

THEATRE OF TRAGEDY To Disband

After nearly two decades, long-running Norwegian goth metal outfit THEATRE OF TRAGEDY are officially parting ways. In a collective message from the band: "After nearly 17 years in existence THEATRE OF TRAGEDY decided to call it a day and close down. This has not been an easy decision and we have thought about this for a long long time. We finally agreed to this during the production of our latest album Forever Is The World.

THEATRE OF TRAGEDY will come to an end on October 2, 2010, exactly 17 years after we started making music together. Over the years all of us have strived to combine THEATRE OF TRAGEDY with everyday life but in the end it has proven more and more difficult. We have come to appreciate our family lives and jobs, which makes it very hard to continue this life of rock 'n' roll on the road.

We know that some of you will probably be very disappointed, but we also hope you will continue to listen to our music, which all of you learned to appreciate and love so much.

We want to thank everyone of you for all your support over the past 17 years! THEATRE OF TRAGEDY wouldn't have been possible without you! Be sure to catch us on the last THEATRE OF TRAGEDY shows ever this year! The final gig will take place on October 2nd in Stavanger, where it all began.

Our music will live on... and forever is the world."

http://www.myspace.com/pagesoftragedy
http://www.theatreoftragedy.com

Bleeding Through Post New Song On Myspace [News]

Mark Carras

Bleeding Through has posted a new song called “Breathing in the Wrath” on MySpace www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough.

The band will release its long-awaited self-titled Rise Records debut on April 13th.

Pre-order the CD here: http://new.merchnow.com/catalogs/bleeding-through

Bleeding Through is one of the most important bands to take the mixture of metal and hardcore to international prominence in the last decade, touring with Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine, AFI, HIM, Cradle Of Filth, Ozzfest, Vans Warped Tour and MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball: The Tour.

After wrapping up a Japan/Australian tour with Machine Head and Hatebreed, Bleeding Through will embark on a US headlining tour in support of their upcoming release. Their ominously self-titled new album, their first for Rise Records, is the perfect distillation of their past with a solid look forward to the future: dark, aggressive, full of rage and sorrow.

Catch Bleeding Through on "The Spring Breakdown Tour: 2010" with support from Born of Osiris, Sleeping Giant, Oceano and fellow Rise Records band Legend, at your favorite venue this spring!

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough
www.riserecords.com

Headlining tour dates:

Bleeding Through, Born of Osiris, Sleeping Giant, Oceano and Legend

4/09-San Diego, CA @ Soma
4/10-Fresno, CA @ Club Retro
4/12-Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/13-Boise, ID @ The Venue
4/14-Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue

4/15-Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
4/16-Tulsa, OK @ Marquee Theatre
4/17-St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
4/18-St. Paul, MN @ Barfly
4/19-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
4/20-Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
4/21-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
4/22-Dayton, OH @ The Attic
4/23-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's

4/24-Detroit, MI @ Harpos
4/25-Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre
4/26-Toronto, ON @ Opera House
4/27-Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
4/29-Long Island, NY @ Crazy Donkey
4/30-Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
5/01-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/02-Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
5/04-Orlando, FL @ Club Firestone

5/05-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
5/06-Pensacola, FL @ The Ready Room
5/07-Houston, TX @ Meridian
5/08-San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/09-McAllen, TX @ Incubator
5/10-Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
5/12-El Paso, TX @ Club 101
5/13-Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
5/14-Phoenix, AZ @ The Clubhouse

5/15-Las Vegas, NV @ 702 Skatepark
5/16-Pomona, CA @ Fox Theatre (CALIFORNIA METALFEST IV)

www.riserecords.com

Shrinebuilder Tour Begins Today [News]

Mark Carras

SHRINEBUILDER Tour Begins Today

American doom supergroup SHRINEBUILDER - comprised of Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Al Cisneros (Om, Sleep), Scott "Wino" Weinrich" (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Spririt Caravan) and Dale Crover (Melvins, Altamont) - today embark on their new US tour, kicking it off at The Casbah in San Diego, California. The band will pound the West Coast all week alongside Neurot brethren A STORM OF LIGHT on all shows, and with special appearances by HARVESTMAN (Steve Von Till of Neurosis) on the three Bay Area shows.

Immediately following the West Coast shows, the band will head to New York City for a special show at New York University, and then head to Columbus, Ohio where they will appear as one of the headliners of the now sold-out Scion Rock Fest alongside D.R.I., Brutal Truth, Cannibal Corpse, Absu and tons of other high quality metal acts.

SHRINEBUILDER live actions:

3/02/2010 The Casbah - San Diego, CA
3/03/2010 Echo - Los Angeles, CA
3/04/2010 Echo - Los Angeles, CA
3/05/2010 The Voodoo Lounge - San Jose, CA w/ Harvestman, Brain Oil

3/06/2010 Oakland Metro - Oakland, CA w/ Harvestman, Laudanum
3/07/2010 The Independent - San Francisco, CA w/ Harvestman
3/09/2010 Neumo's - Seattle, WA
3/11/2010 E+L Auditorium @ NYU - New York, NY w/ Wolves in the Throne Room, Salome
3/13/2010 Scion Rock Fest - Columbus, OH

http://www.myspace.com/shrinebuildergroup

http://www.neurotrecordings.com

http://www.myspace.com/neurotrecordings

Ex Deo: Trailer Of The Final War Video Clip Online Now [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

EX DEO, the Ancient Roman themed arsenal lead by KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, have released a teaser for their upcoming video “The Final War (Battle of Actium)” at the following location http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy4TVh4RQf0. The song also features a guest solo appearance from Karl Sanders of NILE. The clip will be released on March 15 (Ides of March) in honour of the god of war, Mars. The clip is sure to create an impact worthy of the Roman empire!

Vocalist Maurizio Iacono recently stated about the video:

“After much discussion with the director Ivan Collic we decided to go with ‘The Final War (Battle Actium)’ as the next video clip for Romulus. I love the song ‘In Her Dark Embrace’, which was initially the planned video track, but we’ve decided to bring the whole production one step higher and film ‘The Final War (Battle Actium)’. The story line is amazing for this song and we will be able to capture not only Roman battle scenes and all the blood you want, but also the true story behind the war that turned Rome from a republic into an Empire. We’re going full force with this one!”

The video clip for the track “Romulus” can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l38Jx...eature=related. Live footage of the same track filmed during their Paganfest Europe tour can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4Jq3nsCy4.

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/exdeo

Evile Embark On First Us Tour Tomorrow [News]

Mark Carras

EVILE EMBARK ON FIRST US TOUR TOMORROW

British thrashers EVILE will commence their first US tour, starting tomorrow on the Hordes of Chaos II tour with KREATOR in West Springfield, Virginia, followed by the Killfest tour with Overkill.

See the Hordes Of Chaos II gig list at

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_kreator2010.jpg

See the Killfest gig list at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ev...llfest2010.jpg

With a typically reserved attitude they pondered their upcoming tour before setting off to the US this morning.

Frontman Matt Drake said:
"I hate airports, they're designed to make travelling as difficult as possible for musicians but its worth going through the pain so we can get to the States and Canada to make a special delivery of heavy metal! We have been working toward this opportunity for a long time so we plan on enjoying it! See you at the shows."

Matt's brother and EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake comments:

"We're currently on our way to the States, plenty of heavy metal image prejudice through the security. Can't wait to land in the States, get into our new home and drive to the first show. Ready to thrash the States for the first time!"

Catch EVILE on Hordes of Chaos II first then straight after on Killfest:

Hordes Of Chaos II Tour w/ KREATOR, VOIVOD, NACHTMYSTIUM and LAZARUS A.D.
Mar 3 Jaxx West Springfield, Virginia
Mar 4 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 5 The Palladium (MA) Worcester, Massachusetts
Mar 6 Nokia Theatre New York, New York
Mar 7 Club Soda Montreal, Quebec

Mar 8 Imperial De Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Mar 9 Opera House Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10 Peabody's Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 11 Blondie's Detroit, Michigan
Mar 12 The Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Mar 13 Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin (No VOIVOD)
Mar 14 Rock Station St Paul, Minnesota
Mar 16 Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado (NO VOIVOD)

w/ KREATOR, KATAKLYSM, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH and LAZARUS A.D.
Mar 18 Corazon Seattle, Washington
Mar 19 Rickshaw Theater Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 20 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
Mar 21 Slim's San Francisco, California
Mar 22 Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mar 23 House Of Blues West Hollywood, California
Mar 24 House Of Blues San Diego, California
Mar 25 The Rock Tucson, Arizona

Mar 27 Emo's Alternative Lounging Austin, Texas
Mar 28 Meridian Houston, Texas
Mar 30 The Club at Firestone Orlando, Florida
Mar 31 The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia

View the Hordes of Chaos tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_kreator2010.jpg

Killfest USA Tour w/ OVERKILL, VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and WOE OF
TYRANTS

Apr 1 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 2 The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts
Apr 3 Webster Theater Hartford, Connecticut
Apr 4 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Apr 5 FouFounes Montreal, Quebec
Apr 6 Phoenix Concert Theater Toronto, Ontario
Apr 7 Bogarts Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 8 Blondies Detroit, Michigan
Apr 9 The Metro Chicago, Illinois

Apr 10 The Rave Milwuakee, Wisconsin
Apr 11 Station 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 12 Anne Zabel Theater Sioux Falls, SD
Apr 13 Gothic Theatre Denver, Colorado
Apr 15 Red Room Vancouver, British Columbia
Apr 16 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 17 Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon
Apr 18 The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Apr 19 House of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada

Apr 20 House of Blues Los Angeles, California
Apr 21 House of Blues San Diego, California
Apr 22 U.B.'s Bar Mesa, Arizona
Apr 23 The Rock Tuscon, Arizona
Apr 24 Dos Amigos Odessa, Texas
Apr 25 Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Apr 26 Emo's Austin, Texas
Apr 27 Scout Bar Houston, Texas
Apr 28 Trees Dallas, Texas

Apr 29 Headliner's Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 30 Jaxx Springfield, Virginia
May 1 Nokia Theater New York City, New York
May 2 Club Hell Providence, Rhode Island

View the Killfest tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ev...llfest2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41 or

in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....ath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

Detente To Release Decline On June 8th [News]

Mark Carras

DÉTENTE Decline will be released on June 8th in the USA on the Cognitive Label with MVD Audio handling distribution. DÉTENTE is pleased to announce that MusicBuyMail.eu will handle distribution for Decline in Europe with a release date of May 21.

http://www.detenterna.com/

http://www.myspace.com/detenterna

http://www.youtube.com/detenterna

Megadeth [Concert Review]

MetalGoddess

Band: Megadeth
Latest Album: Endgame

20th Anniversary of “Rust in Peace” Tour
Opening date, March 1, 2010

Just a month ago, my husband and I had talked about the two shows we had seen in the past year that celebrated two classic metal/hard rock albums, as well as what other classic albums we would like to see performed live in their entirety.

We saw Motley Crue play the entire Dr. Feelgood album (forgive me if I sound dated, but I DO have it on vinyl) at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington July 2009. The Crue fucking BROUGHT it on not only with theatrics and a stage show, but with the SOUND and the LIGHTS that were indicative of a truly kickass rock show. It began with Terror ‘n Tinseltown, as they tore through the entire Dr. Feelgood album song after song until it was complete. Then they took a short break and came back out to play another 30 minutes of their other classic hits, played just for the fans.

In August 2009, we flew to Las Vegas to see Judas Priest play the entire British Steel album (yes, I have that one too), from beginning to end (since they did not play in Seattle). The imagery on the banner….”Welcome to the Home of British Steel,” was just a slight hint of what was to come…Priest came out on stage with the SOUND, LIGHTS and LASERS hitting us right between the eyes opening with “Rapid Fire.” Holy fucking shit! They played all the British Steel songs back to back as recorded on the album, AND they played them note for note, not missing one detail. The sound was incredible, as were the lights and the experience. They also took a short break, and then came back out to play some classic Priest tunes from their other recordings. Again, paying homage to the legions of Judas Priest fans.

Fast forward to February 2010, when we were having our discussion about what other shows we would like to see that celebrated a classic favorite metal or hard rock album, played in its entirety. Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” was the first one out of our mouths. A week later we heard about the 20th Anniversary of Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” tour that was to begin in Spokane, WA on Monday, March 1. Another major tour not hitting Seattle. Since we had been to over half a dozen Megadeth shows and never been disappointed, we bought tickets, arranged for time off work and spent $600 on everything for the trip over to Spokane and back.

The flight to Spokane was great, we even met some nice dudes half our age that flew all the way from Alaska to see the show who were on our flight. We get to the Knitting Factory as Exodus was playing their last two songs. We were on the floor and it sounded pretty good. We walked around a bit as Testament played and found a great spot up by the sound booth. Normally, the sound is the best close to the south booth. Testament played to a very excited crowd and sounded good, but were obviously adjusting the sound as they went.

Around 9:30 p.m., Megadeth came on…first Shawn Drover (drums), then Chris Broderick (guitar), then Dave Ellefson (original bass for the Rust in Peace album, who was obviously happy as a clam to be there), then Dave Mustaine himself. We see Dave Mustaine begin to jam on his guitar like a wind-up monkey, but we heard NOTHING!!! We could not even tell what song they were playing!!! No midrange, hardly heard the vocals at all. They played two more songs we couldn’t tell what they were until we finally recognized a riff from “In My Darkest Hour.” Then I heard Dave mumble something about “Rust in Peace,” and they FINALLY played “Holy Wars.” The songs went on, with the painfully inept sound and substandard light show. The bass was feeding back constantly. I had thought about leaving, but thought to myself, “the next song will sound better,” but it never did. Marbles in a bucket.

If Megadeth really cared about the fans, they would have BROUGHT it to this most important show—the opening date of the 20th Anniversary of the “Rust in Peace” album. If I were Dave, I would have made DAMN SURE the sound was crisp and as perfect as it could possibly be. I would have made sure all the details were taken care of. I’ve seen big bands play smaller venues, and it can be done successfully, but Megadeth could not pull it off.

The disappointment of Megadeth not starting the show with “Holy Wars” and playing the entire album ruined the show for us. They really need to take a lesson from Judas Priest and Motley Crue on appeasing the thousands of loyal fans who flocked to see the celebration of their classic albums.

The Megadeth merchandise was really cool. I so wanted to buy a 20th Anniversary of “Rust in Peace” shirt, even bringing enough money to buy shirts for three of my friends as well. However, the show left a very sour taste in my mouth, and I did not feel like buying merchandise after seeing a very substandard show. If only Megadeth had put the effort in into the sound and lights instead of the merchandise, I would have been happy.

In the seven times I’ve seen Megadeth, they always come back out during “Exodus” to do a curtain call. Not this time. Dave ALWAYS says, “You have been great! We have been Megadeth.” Not this time. It was like they knew it sucked and they jetted out of there to the buses. I felt like knocking on the damn buses to demand our money back!!!

We walked back to the hotel with some guys that drove from Missoula, Montana to see the show. They were on the floor, and disappointed with the sound and show as well. We were not the only fans that left with a real feeling of being let down.

Exclusive Interview with Matt Kelly of DropKick Murphys [Interview]

What can be said about the legendary Dropkick Murphys that hasn't been said a million times before? The best American Celtic punk/hardcore punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts. First playing together in the basement of a friend's barbershop, they blended traditional Celtic folk rock and punk rock in a way no one else had. Their influences include Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Clash, Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, Hot Water Music, and the Swingin' Utters.

The band has made a name for itself and built a following as a result of their non-stop touring all over the world and their St. Patrick's Day weekend shows, which are held in and around Boston. It was from one of those legendary shows that this recording was made.

The intensity and camaraderie of last year’s St. Patrick’s Day shows are captured on the live CD/DVD LIVE ON LANSDOWNE, BOSTON MA, due March 16 on the band’s own Born & Bred Records (ILG). Following in the tradition of 2002’s Live On St. Patrick’s Day From Boston MA—which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide—LIVE ON LANSDOWNE features an entirely different 20-song set list and a guest appearance by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on DKM’s platinum-selling single “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.”

Listen as Matt Kelly talks about all things Dropkick Murphy's, some politics, and so much more.

Download the Podcast

Orwell Streams Entire Endeavors Release [News]

Mark Carras

ORWELL: Pure Midwestern American Metal

Wisconsin's given birth to a potent and proud young metal beast which answers to the name ORWELL. Escaping current "for the moment" musical trends, this five-piece attack squad execute massive hooks with extremely professional precision and prowess on their self-released debut full-length Endeavors.

While somewhat reshaping melodic Swedish death metal as mastered by In Flames and Soilwork into a more American style in the vein of Black Dahila Murder or All That Remains, moments of Endeavors also bleed with a bit of stoner metal one might attribute to Corrosion of Conformity or Down. Scorching solos and lead guitar tracks flow into epic buildups while going head-to-head with destructive death metal and mosh-driven thrash elements, all developing the energetic and empowering flow for the ten tracks of the band's impressive debut.

The entire Endeavors album is available for free streaming here: http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site/?p=179.

ORWELL are also one of the 20 contenders in the Metal Insider "No Labels Needed" Contest, where bands are competing for a chance to record an EP with MACHINE (Lamb of God, Every Time I Die, etc): http://www.metalinsider.net/nolabelneeded/.

After regionally touring throughout the Midwest and sharing the stage with Dead To Fall, Misery Index, Obituary, Intronaut, Napalm Death and countless other nationally touring acts along the way, ORWELL are taking to the road heavily in 2010, with regional shows constantly going down, and several months of nationwide touring in the planning stages now.

ORWELL's upcoming shows:
3/12/2010 The House of Rock - Eau Claire, WI
3/13/2010 The Reptile Palace - Oshkosh, WI w/ Wing Attack
3/26/2010 Lancaster Youth and Ag Building - Lancaster, WI w/Alice 13th, Men Among Giants
3/27/2010 The AfterDark - Steven’s Point, WI W/ No Wings, Heartseeker
4/09/2010 The Red Raven - Fargo, ND w/ The Suit

4/10/2010 World War Scene @ The Eagles Club - Mandan, ND

With this massive album, plenty of tour action, a professionally sculpted video and an overall hard-working band ethos, ORWELL are well on their way to becoming a well-known act in the metal world. Promo copies of Endeavors, interviews and other band coverage are available now via Earsplit.

http://www.myspace.com/orwellwi

Order Of Ennead Goes Behind The Scenes [News]

Mark Carras

ORDER OF ENNEAD GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF THEIR MUSIC NEW VIDEO

Kevin Quirion, guitarist/vocalist of the Tampa-based extreme metal act, ORDER OF ENNEAD has created a short clip that takes fans behind the scenes of their new music video for the song, "The Concept of Our Extinction." Familiar with every step of the process, Quirion gives a brief tour of the Advanced Media facility where it is being shot and edited. The clip also provides a small taste of what the finished video will bring. Quirion comments;

"First day of shooting went very well. The guys at Advanced Media are doing a great job at capturing the footage. I put together a little behind the scenes footage so you can see the entire process. Couple more weeks and the video should be ready. All we need now is the band performance shots. Just waiting for John Li to get out of class and those scenes will be done. Enjoy"

Watch a behind the scenes look at the filming of "The Concept of Our Extinction" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngUIZrpTjlo

Listen to "The Concept of Our Extinction", the brand new song from ORDER OF ENNEAD's forthcoming album AN EXAMINATION OF BEING on the band's official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

ORDER OF ENNEAD's new album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING was recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) and is due to be released on May 4th in North America and April 26th in Europe.

The full track listing for AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is as follows:

01. The Concept of Our Extinction
02. The Scriptures of Purification
03. Lies Upon the Lips of Judas
04. This Mortal Journey
05. ...In the Mirror
06. An Examination of Being

07. Conduits to Eternity
08. A Portal to Rapture
09. A Betrayal of Self

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is available worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126 or
in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index....th/667_672_126

Follow ORDER OF ENNEAD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/orderofennead

John 5 To Perform And Speak At The Grammy Museum [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JOHN 5 To Perform & Speak At The Grammy Museum

MARCH 31ST @ 7:30 PM

HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 2, 2010) – Guitar virtuoso John 5 will perform live followed by a Q&A about the studio, recording, touring and other topics at the Grammy Museum on March 31st. This event will include a signing session to end the evening’s excitement.

John 5 has compiled one of the most impressive resumes in rock. In addition to his own solo work, his commanding riffs combined with his composition skills have most recently earned him a coveted spot playing with rock icon Rob Zombie. Join us as he demonstrates his masterful techniques, breaks down his signature gear, talks about life on the road and songs from his latest album, Requiem.

John 5’s credentials include his famous stint with shock rocker Marilyn Manson, his current gig with Rob Zombie, but also includes diverse work with some names you might not expect, including Lita Ford, K.D. Lang, David Lee Roth, Meatloaf, Salt-N-Pepa, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others. Surprisingly, to many, John 5 has an ardent love of bluegrass music and has the chops to prove it (just listen to “Sugar Foot Rag” from 2004 solo album Vertigo).

We have the opportunity to offer reservation seating for the first few rows of this event. This is first come first serve. If you would like to make a reservation please send an email to john5store@hotmail.com and in the subject field put "Reserve Seats". This has limited seating so reserve your tickets now!

The Grammy Museum is located at 800 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. For Further information online, visit www.grammymuseum.org

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The Contribution Readies For Release Of Debut Album [News]

Mark Carras

THE CONTRIBUTION READIES FOR RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM,
WHICH WAY WORLD, OUT MARCH 30, 2010

THE SUPERGROUP COLLECTIVE WILL PERFORM LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO AND DENVER, COLORADO IN SUPPORT OF THE RELEASE

GO TO http://www.thecontribution.net/player FOR A SNEAK PEEK

Which Way World – the new release recorded by supergroup collective The Contribution - is the kind of debut album that only seasoned musicians can produce. Featuring the stellar contributions of Tim Carbone - violin, vocals (Railroad Earth), Jeff Miller - guitar, mandolin, vocals (New Monsoon), Phil Ferlino - keyboards (New Monsoon), Keith Moseley - bassist (The String Cheese Incident) and Jason Hann - percussion (The String Cheese Incident), the americana-tinged music on Which Way World is full and free-wheeling, offering exceptional chops that never overshadow the stand-out songwriting.

The Contribution releases Which Way World on March 30th, 2010 (SCI Fidelity Records); the album will be available digitally everywhere and on CD (the disc includes bonus video footage shot during the recording process) at www.thecontribution.net.

The idea for The Contribution was first hatched by Carbone, Miller, and Ferlino at a festival in the Pacific Northwest in 2005. According to Carbone, “[After] many days lost in creativity beneath the mighty redwoods, [we] emerged into the California sunshine with ten songs.” The contributions of Moseley and Hann from The String Cheese Incident were welcomed on board shortly thereafter, and the full studio line-up for the supergroup was solidified.

The Contribution plays only two shows in support of the album’s release – April 1st at the Bluebird Theatre in Denver, Colorado and April 3 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Show details are as follows:

Thursday, April 1st @ 9PM
Bluebird Theatre
w/ White Water Ramble
3317 East Colfax Avenue, Denver
Tickets: $20.00/ Ages 16+ Welcome
For more information contact 303-830-8497
or visit www.bluebirdtheater.net

Saturday, April 3rd @ 9PM
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $20.00, $44.95 with dinner/All ages Welcome
For more information contact 415-885-0750 or visit
www.gamhtickets.com

About the Players

Tim Carbone - New Jersey’s Tim Carbone is best known as a member of Railroad Earth. For The Contribution, Carbone lends his mood-altering violin work, as evident on the upbeat country-ish song “Steady Rise,” and his voice blends perfectly with Miller’s on such songs as “Samsara.”

Jeff Miller - As a member of the San Francisco-based New Monsoon, Miller has issued five studio albums since 2001. Miller’s penchant for alternating between guitar and mandolin, and his smooth vocals, are highlighted throughout Which Way World’, including the album’s first track, “The Closer.”

Phil Ferlino – Phil Ferlino is also a member of San Francisco’s New Monsoon. Handling all things keyboard-related, Ferlino’s playing in The Contribution reflects whatever the song calls for - as evidenced by such standouts as “Time Was Only Yesterday” (which contains organ (which contains organ playing reminiscent of the Band’s classic material) and “Wind Me Up” (which puts Ferlino’s stately piano lines up-front).

Keith Moseley – Moseley’s two-decade music career has been spent largely as bassist with The String Cheese Incident. In addition to his work with SCI and now, The Contribution, Moseley has played and recorded with multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams, including the 2006 live tribute to the Grateful Dead, Rex (Live at the Fillmore).

Jason Hann – Jason Hann joined The String Cheese Incident in 2004 as the band’s percussionist. Hann is extremely well-versed at his craft, having studied music in such exotic countries as Ghana, Haiti, and Korea. In addition to SCI, Hann has played with a slew of renowned musicians (such as R&B legend Isaac Hayes), has released his own solo album (2005’s ‘Rhythmsphere Vol. 1 - Djembe Furia’), and is a member of the electronic/experimental project, EOTO, with SCI band mate Michael Travis.

For more information, visit:
www.thecontribution.net
www.facebook.com/TheContribution

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Southern Lord Signs The Secret [News]

Mark Carras

Southern Lord Signs THE SECRET

Southern Lord is proud to announce the newest members of its coven, brutal Italian group THE SECRET.

In a statement by Southern Lord this week, label owner Greg Anderson stated: "These days it's extremely rare that we receive a demo submission that blows us away. This was the case with the demo THE SECRET had sent us. Their sound is relentless, uncompromising and extremely lethal. Anti-melody, pro-cacophony!"

Born and shaped in 2003 within the motionless city of Trieste, Italy, THE SECRET come to life as an output for rage, darkness and negativity, combining elements of crust/grind, primitive black metal, dark soundscapes and monolithic riffs that take the listener by the hand through a hallucinated trip towards a foggy and yet invisible tomorrow. After their 2003 Goodfellow Records debut album Luce, the band went through countless lineup changes before finding a new incarnation in 2008 when their second full-length Disintoxication was released. Since then the Goodfellow label has unfortunately ceased to exist, and THE SECRET have now found shelter within Southern Lord's bleak caves.

This April THE SECRET will enter Godcity Studio in Salem, MA with producer Kurt Ballou to record their Southern Lord debut Solve et Coagula, their sonic interpretation of a total loss of faith in social system, religion, personal redemption and every institution.

You are forewarned of an approaching monolithic steamroller whose destiny is to flatten all in its path!

http://www.myspace.com/thesecret
http://www.southernlord.com
http://blog.southernlord.com
http://www.myspace.com/southernlordrecordings

Salem Stream Entire Playing God And Other Short Stories CD [News]

Mark Carras

SALEM: Full Record Stream Brought To You By Noisecreep

Playing God And Other Short Stories, the long anticipated upcoming new full-length from legendary Israeli extreme metallers SALEM, is currently streaming in its entirety via Noisecreep/AOL Music! Check out the record, along with an in-depth track-by-track breakdown from drummer Nir Nakav: http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/03/01...-album-stream/

The stream will only be available for a limited time. Don't miss it!

The band's seventh studio album was recorded at Harold Studios in Israel and mastered by UE Nastasi at the prestigious Sterling Sound in NYC. Playing God And Other Short Stories includes a guest vocal appearance by At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg, (on “The Mark Of The Beast Part 1” and “The Mark Of The Beast Part 2”) as well as a cover of Bob Marley’s “Exodus”and will be released via Pulverised Records this spring.

Early last month, Noisecreep caught up with the band to talk about their long-enduring history, Internet promotion and why they think everyone has “become an Israeli since 9/11;" Check it out here: http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/01/22...-israeli-9-11/

http://www.myspace.com/salemband

http://www.myspace.com/pulverisedrecords

Something To Burn Announce Spring Tour Dates [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

SOMETHING TO BURN ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES WITH FAIR TO MIDLAND AND KARNIVOOL

DEBUT ALBUM “TRANSITIONS” AVAILABLE NOW

September 2009 saw the release of SOMETHING TO BURN’S critically acclaimed debut album “Transitions” on Soft Drive Records, the record label founded by Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland. After playing a handful of shows last year with Stone Temple Pilots and some successful headlining shows of their own, SOMETHING TO BURN are gearing up to hit the road this spring with Fair to Midland and Karnivool. The tour starts March 23rd in San Antonio, TX and wraps up April 14th in Denver, CO.

Lead singer Greg Wayne, had the following to say about the upcoming tour: “Imagine a caged tiger...pacing back & forth...aching to get back out into the wild...dying to do what it was put on this earth to do. Well, SOMETHING TO BURN is that tiger and we are finally being set free this spring. I'd do everything I could to catch one of these shows if I were you...just sayin”

SOMETHING TO BURN – Norman (guitar), Greg Wayne (front man), and brothers Shawn (drums) and Jeff (bass) Ballard – have emerged from a pool of influences a lot deeper than your typical I-Pod shuffle button. They’ve been raised on music, not the radio, and they know how they want music to sound… And more importantly, they know how they want music to feel. From the classic rock upbringing of the Ballard twins-whose musical tastes were shaped by their seven older brothers and sisters, to Norman’s guitar god meets rhythm and blues fusion, and to the Maynard James Keenan meets Ray Charles vocal colors of Wayne, it’s all about what happens when their chemical backgrounds blend.

The music of SOMETHING TO BURN resurrects what we've been missing from our musical past, while forging boldly ahead into the future, and serves as the perfect soundtrack for the party that bridges the two. SOMETHING TO BURN bridges the gap between rock and roll’s heady past and its uncertain future on their debut album “Transitions”

CATCH SOMETHING TO BURN ON TOUR THIS SPRING

3/23 San Antonio, TX @ Scout Bar

3/24 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

3/26 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

3/27 Augusta, GA @ Sky City

3/28 Charleston, SC @ The Oasis

3/30 Baltimore, MD @ The Quarter

3/31 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theater

4/1 Westchester, PA @ The Note

4/2 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground

4/3 Providence, RI @ Club Hell

4/5 Toronto, ONT @ Wreck Room

4/7 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s

4/8 Louisville, KY @ Phoenix Hill Tavern

4/9 Chicago, IL @ Penny Road Pub

4/10 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

4/11 Madison, WI @ Annex

4/12 Minneapolis, MN @ The Rock

4/14 Denver, CO @ Marquee

http://www.myspace.com/somethingtoburn

http://www.facebook.com/somethingtoburn

http://www.twitter.com/somethingtoburn

Meriwether Announces March 22nd For Plug In The Snakes [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERIWETHER ANNOUNCES MARCH 22 AS DIGITAL RELEASE DATE FOR PLUG IN THE SNAKES

BAND PLAYING SXSW MARCH 19 & 20 FOLLOWED BY A SLEW OF REGIONAL DATES THROUGHOUT APRIL;

FULL U.S. SUMMER TOUR IN THE WORKS

PLUG IN THE SNAKES STREAMING NOW AT www.PUREVOLUME.COM/MERIWETHER

Baton Rouge rockers MERIWETHER announced the digital release date of their new album, Plug In The Snakes for March 22, 2010. The band will begin celebrating its new release with three high profile shows in Austin , TX at SXSW on March 19 and 20.

Anyone attending SXSW should make the effort to catch the band’s blistering live set at one of the following performances: March 19 at the All Together Now Showcase at Bayou Lounge at 11:20PM (18+); March 19 at the Texas Rockfest (outdoors on the corner of 7th and Neches) at 1AM (all ages); and March 20 at the MusicGorilla.com Showcase at Treasure Island at 12AM (21+)

With over 4 million new media plays, the band is already a premier headlining act in the Southeast consistently selling out top draw venues such as the New Orleans House of Blues, and the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge . After finding much success selling more than 15,000 copies of its GVE Records debut Make Your Move, MERIWETHER is amping up for the worldwide release of its new album, Plug in the Snakes.

The band took a minor detour after the release of its debut as its sophomore effort Sons of Our Fathers (produced by Howard Benson) was shelved after signing a major label deal with Suretone/Interscope Records. Severing those ties, MERIWETHER has gone back to its roots and is as fierce and hungry as ever. Plug in the Snakes was recorded and self-produced with the help of local prodigy Brian Beyt and also features guest appearances from several popular artists from the region.

“Plug in the Snakes is pretty fast-paced and full of energy," singer/guitarist Drew Reilley explained to LSU’s Tiger Weekly.

“We went out-of-the-box for the recordings and tried to have a lot of fun experimenting with different instruments,” Reilley offers. “It’s much more aggressive than our past recordings. I think our frustration with the situation we’ve been in with the industry over the last few years has definitely contributed to this.”

For MERIWETHER (singer/guitarist Drew Reilley; guitarist Steve Bergeron, bassist Josh Barbier, guitarist/keyboardist Skip Angelle and drummer Sam Anderson) it’s all about wearing your heart on your sleeve. “I try to be as straightforward as I can,” Reilley confesses. “I think honesty is one of the biggest keys: let’s get to the point and have people connect immediately.”

Warped Tour veterans, MERIWETHER has also opened for everyone from The Starting Line and Armor For Sleep to Puddle of Mudd and Staind. “We’re definitely a live band,” Reilley points out. “It’s the rawest form of a band: it’s just us with all our guards down and guns blaring. We love to play and I love to be on tour. It’s almost sick how much I like to be on the road.”

Catch MERIWETHER on tour:

Mar 5 Hattiesburg , MS - SALUTE THE TROOPS @ Camp Shelby
Mar 12 Jackson, MS - HAL & MAL'S 18+
Mar 13 Houma , LA - CITY CLUB 18+
Mar 17 Lafayette, LA - NITETOWN 18+

Mar 19 Austin , TX - All Together Now Showcase @ Bayou Lounge 18+ 11:20pm
Mar 19 Austin, TX - TX Rockfest *ALL-AGES* (Corner of 7th & Neches ) 1am

Mar 20 Austin, TX - MusicGorilla. com Showcase @ Treasure Island 21+ 12am set

Mar 26 Plaquemine, LA - MIKES 18+
Apr 2 Lake Charles , LA - AJ'S 18+
Apr 7 Chicago , IL - ANGELS & KINGS 21+ FREE SHOW!

Apr 15 Ruston , LA - RABB'S 18+
Apr 16 Shreveport , LA - WAREHOUSE 18+
Apr 17 Monroe , LA - CODA 18+
May 14 Thibodaux , LA - LAST CALL 18+ w/ 6 Pack Deep

For more information on MERIWETHER see www.myspace.com/meriwether and www.meriwetherrock.com.

Revolver Magazine’s First Ever Tattoo Issue [News]

Mark Carras

REVOLVER MAGAZINE’S FIRST EVER TATTOO ISSUE,

FEATURING A COVER IMAGE OF SLAYER’S KERRY KING AND HIS LEGENDARY PAUL BOOTH HEAD TATTOO,

AVAILABLE TOMORROW; INCLUDES FREE BOOTH-DESIGNED TEMPORARY TATTOO;

“THE HISTORY OF TATTOOS IN HARD ROCK” COVER STORY FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH KING, BOOTH, Tommy Lee, Chester Bennington, KAT Von D, ORIGINAL ROCK STAR TATTOO ARTIST LYLE TUTTLE, AND MORE

REVOLVER Magazine will release their first-ever tattoo issue this spring, featuring a striking cover image of Slayer’s Kerry King and his legendary Paul Booth-inked head tattoo. King is pictured with blood dripping from his head onto his shoulders, an homage to Slayer’s “Raining Blood.” The March/April 2010 issue of Revolver will also feature “The History Of Tattoos In Hard Rock,” an in-depth feature by writer Christopher R. Weingarten exploring when tattoos first became rock staples, how they have evolved, and their future. Interview subjects include Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, L.A. Ink’s Kat Von D, Slayer’s Kerry King, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, tattoo artist Paul Booth, original rock star tattooist Lyle Tuttle and many others. The story also features sidebar pieces on the “The Hottest Female Tattoo Artists,” “The Most Ridiculous Rocker Tattoo Fails,” “How to Get Your First Tattoo,” “The Most Painful Spots to Get Tattooed,” and more.

The Revolver tattoo issue--which will only be available on newsstands and in stores from March 2 to May 10--includes a free temporary tattoo featuring an exclusive design by Booth

"I guess you could look at it two ways: You could make fun of me for making a temporary tattoo—or you could think about the fact that I’m getting to your children. And you know, I’m all about fucking up the heads of little children," says Booth. Of the design, he explains, "I wanted to do something that related to Kerry’s head and Slayer, and this design on the temporary tattoo was actually Design 2 of two set designs I gave Slayer for their stage show. We never used this one but I’ve been staring at it for years and finally this opportunity came up to do something cool with it."

Booth continues, speaking of Revolver's tattoo issue in general: "Not only am I thrilled that Revolver is supporting the tattoo industry, but they really dialed it in. The information is solid, they did their research; it’s not like paparazzi bullshit where it’s all bubblegum. It’s a good read. I’ve been in the business for 21 years, and Revolver is the one magazine I’ve dealt with where I don’t feel like I have to read the shit before it’s printed."

Here are some exclusive interview excerpts from REVOLVER’s tattoo issue:

“I’m in Slayer. We’re scary; I want scary shit on me.”

--Kerry King of Slayer

“You could go down to Sunset Strip Tattoo almost any night and walk in and see Ozzy gettin’ a tattoo and Cher or, Jesus, Sean Penn.”

--Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe and Methods of Mayhem

“I’ve seen more middle-aged women go, ‘I’m getting a tattoo! Yay!’ It’s really cool to see the lady who probably 20 years ago would have turned her nose up at somebody.”

--Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Dead by Sunrise

“When I saw Slayer fans watching us draw instead of watching the band, I knew there was something there.”

--Tattoo Artist Paul Booth, on the Tattoo The Earth Tour

“In the punk-rock scene, kids tattooing each other out of their house, the point wasn’t the aesthetics of a tattoo, more so the image you’re putting out there.”

--Tattoo Artist Kat Von D

“In the early ’60s, girls couldn’t get jobs in titty bars if they had tattoos.”

--Tattoo Artist Lyle Tuttle

REVOLVER Editor In Chief Brandon Geist gives his perspective on the magazine’s first tattoo issue:

“Tattoos may be more mainstream than ever, but they still stand as symbols of personal independence and rebellion; as such, they are a major part of the hard-rock and metal lifestyle. Revolver’s regular ‘Inkspot’ column, in which we talk to band members about their tattoos, has always been one of our most popular sections, and I really wanted to expand that into an in-depth feature. As I thought about how to do this, I realized that I didn’t really know when or how tattoos and hard rock have become so intertwined, and I felt like there was a great story to tell there. We’re honored to have artists like Paul Booth, Kat Von D, Thomas Hooper, Dan Smith, and Lyle Tuttle, as well as rockers from Kerry King to Chester Bennington, help us tell that story. And we’re totally stoked that Booth agreed to design an exclusive temporary tattoo for us to include in the magazine. People wait as long as two-and-a-half years to get inked by him, so picking up this issue is definitively the quickest and cheapest way to finally get a Booth on your skin.”

The March/April issue of REVOLVER also features:

* The Devil Wears Prada, including a look at some of frontman Mike Hranica’s favorite tattoos.

* HIM, as well as a sidebar on vocalist Ville Valo’s most recognizable tattoos

* Fear Factory, plus a look at some of singer Burton C. Bell’s tattoos

* Volbeat, including a sidebar on frontman Michael Poulsen’s five Elvis tattoos

* A remembrance of Avenged Sevenfold’s late, great drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, as well as a tribute poster of him.

* The issue also announces the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods awards show and lists this year’s nominees. Fans can vote for the winners at www.revolvermag.com/goldengods

About REVOLVER Magazine

Revolver is the No. 1 hard-rock and heavy-metal destination in the world. In print for 10 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can’t find anywhere else. The home of The Hottest Chicks in Metal, Revolver also covers horror movies, mixed martial arts, tattoos, action sports, and more. In 2009 Revolver threw the first-ever U.S. hard-rock and metal awards show, the Revolver Golden Gods, which was broadcasted on MTV2 and featured appearances by Ozzy Osbourne, Maynard Keenan, Lemmy Kilmister, Megadeth, Kat Von D, Slipknot, Olympic athlete Shaun White, the UFC’s BJ Penn, and many others. Revolver sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Its website (www.revolvermag.com) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo shoot outtakes, and contests. Revolver is also the official partner of GoTV for RevolverTV, the main home of hard rock and heavy metal programming on all mobile phones, producing new features weekly on over 200 mobile networks including the latest versions of Android and iPhone.

Mumiy Troll Confirmed For Craig Ferguson On March 2nd [News]

Mark Carras

RUSSIA’S MUMIY TROLL CONFIRMED FOR NETWORK TELEVISION DEBUT ON CBS’ LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON ON MARCH 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA – Mumiy Troll (http://www.mumiytroll.com/en), Russia’s biggest rock band, have confirmed today that they will make their network television debut on March 2, 2010 on CBS’ Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Additionally, Mumiy Troll is set to announce details of their debut appearance at South By Southwest (SXSW) and a new release shortly.

Part of Mumiy Troll's success can be attributed to their multi-genre sound, a hybrid of rock and pop which songwriter Lagutenko calls "rockapops". Mumiy Troll released their first CD Comrade Ambassador North America in early 2009 and released their first English language EP “Paradise Ahead” in November of 2009. Reviews were overwhelmingly positive, with coverage in Entertainment Weekly, Toronto Star, and San Francisco Examiner and comparisons to music powerhouses David Bowie, U2 and Pearl Jam as well as edgier acts such as TV On The Radio and Devotchka.

Mumiy Troll began as “one of the most socially dangerous bands in the world” as noted by a local Communist party chief in the former Soviet Union; yet, was hailed as “Best Band of the Millennium” by leading Russian music critics after the fall of communism. Mumiy Troll began playing club dates in Siberia in their hometown of Vladivostok and steadily built a large fan base that now packs arenas in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as the Baltic States. Having played over 1,000 gigs since the turn of the century, and boasting a back catalogue of eight full-length CDs, Mumiy Troll are the most influential and successful independent artists in Russia today.

ABOUT MUMIY TROLL
Originally founded in Vladivostok, Russia Mumiy Troll earned early success in Moscow with startling albums and live performances that burst with energy, warmth and debauchery. The band's "rockapops" sound has taken the band to dizzying heights in Russia where they graced the covers of Russian editions of GQ, Time Out, Rolling Stone and Hello!. Mumiy Troll is: Ilya Lagutenko – vocals, guitars, songwriting, Yuri Tsaler – guitar, keyboards and saxophone, Eugene "Sdwig" Zvidionny – bass, Oleg Pungin - drums.

Killing Machine Set To Return [News]

Mark Carras

KILLING MACHINE SET TO RETURN

US Metal Heavyweights KILLING MACHINE are set to make their return after a break of four years. Following his time working on various projects including TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, founder member Peter Scheithauer is now hard at work on the resurrection of KILLING MACHINE. Currently re-grouping as a four piece, the present line up is Csaba Zvekan - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (ex TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY / BELLADONA) - Guitar, Jon Dette - (ex TESTAMENT / SLAYER). A new bass player will be announced soon following the recent departure of Dave Ellefson, who has rejoined MEGADETH.

Talking about the next chapter of KILLING MACHINE, guitarist Peter Scheithauer said "I am really excited about this new page in Killing Machine's odyssey. For once I took my time writing the new CD. Knowing that Csaba had finally joined the band meant there were no set time limits to work to. I've had the idea for a few years, to have Csaba in Killing Machine but distance prohibited it. Same with Jon, we've tried several times to get things together. These two guys have so much to show, I can't wait to hit the road with them. And the new bass player? He's a perfect match. That's all I can say about him at the moment. I've been working constantly on the album and you always think that the new CD is the best it can be, but when a major producer feels the same way, you tend to think you are on the right track. I can't wait to tell you what's in store but we're taking everything one step at a time. In the meantime we're so happy to be coming to play in Europe this summer. More to come very soon. Horns Up!!"

Preliminary work on a new album has already begun, with various songs at different stages of completion. Two new songs 'Skull and Bone' and 'Hell Raiser' can be heard at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa The band are in the process of securing a new record deal with a view to a release towards the end of the year.

Details of live dates, including some high profile shows for the summer, are expected to be announced soon.

KILLING MACHINE have released two albums, the self titled 'Killing Machine' in 2000 via Candlelight Records and the critically acclaimed 'Metalmorphis' in 2006 via Mausoleum Records which has been hailed by many as one of the all time classic metal albums. The two albums featured a multitude of musicians including James Rivera (HELSTAR, VICIOUS RUMOURS), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T), Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Stet Howland (WASP), Mike Duda (WASP), Mike Vescara (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS)

With two albums under their belts, the band are priming themselves to once again deliver metallic carnage across the globe.Unashamedly wearing their heavy metal roots on their leather studded sleeves, KILLING MACHINE combine the classic metal feel of the past with the fresh aggression of the present. Thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and explosive riffs blend with distinct heavy, melodic vocals to create driving and memorable songs. The music that KILLING MACHINE bring to the party simply stuns - no pretentions - just pure metal entertainment!

www.killing-machine.com - www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

Death On Two Wheels Hit The Road In Support Of New Ep. [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DEATH ON TWO WHEELS HIT THE ROAD IN SUPPORT OF NEW EP.

New EP – AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME – to be released in March, 2010

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Atlanta-based five piece rock n roll outfit DEATH ON TWO WHEELS is embarking on a jaunt of select shows to support their upcoming AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME EP. The EP will be released in March via The Ghost Umbrella / Favorite Gentlemen.

DO2W is Trae Vedder – lead vocals, guitar, Andrew Knox – organ, piano, vocals, Paul Doss – lead guitar, David Fountain – bass, vocals, and Greg Neel – drums, vocals. Again For The First Time is a reinvention of their exhilarating debut, Separation Of Church & Fate, and a mature step forward for the band. This release is their first as part of the Favorite Gentlemen community of artists that includes Manchester Orchestra, Kevin Devine, and tour mates Winston Audio.

In addition to touring and releasing the new EP, the band is currently hunkered down in a Nashville studio working on their second full length album due to be released before the end of 2010.

Come see what Atlanta has known all this time – DEATH ON TWO WHEELS slaying your town soon! For the latest news, tour dates, and muses straight from the band, follow them at www.twitter.com/do2w.

Get your free download of DEATH ON TWO WHEELS and Winston Audio’s cover of Crazy Mary at http://www.favoritegentlemen.com/crazymary

DEATH ON TWO WHEELS SHOW DATES:
(all dates alongside Winston Audio)

Feb 27 - Chicago, IL- The Elbo Room
Feb 28 - Lansing, MI - Mac’s Bar
Mar 2 - Grand Rapids, MI - Mixtape Café

Mar 3 – Detroit, MI – Lager House
Mar 4 - Evansville, IN - The Wired Cafe
Mar 5 - Lexington, KY - Buster’s
Mar 6 - Nashville, TN - The Basement

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Mongrel Makes Nyc Return Saturday March 6Th [News]

Mark Carras

Aggressive punk/metal band, MONGREL will be making their first NYC appearance since their two May 2009 shows while on tour with punk legends FEAR. Mongrel will be playing at Uncle Mikes (57 Murray Street, NYC) on Saturday, March 6th, taking the stage at 8pm for their return appearance. The band will be showcasing a mix of material from their first full length "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda" as well as from their latest release "Revenge" and songs from their upcoming full length album "This Means War" which is in the final mixing stage and due out this spring. A final track listing and cover art is expected to be released in the coming month.

MONGREL parted ways with their label Screaming Ferret Wreckords this past fall and has since hooked up with Thom Hazaert at Loudside Artist Management as they explore the best options for the upcoming release. "Butterknife Suicide", "Point a Finger" and "Scum" from the "Revenge" EP have been garnering radio play at commercial and college radio stations around the country and on the Music Choice and Sirius/XM networks in the last few months. Additionally their theme song for "PFG-TV" has additionally been getting weekly play on the new late night talk show format program on the MyTV network Saturday's at midnight.

MONGREL's "Revenge" EP and "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda" cd can be found on Amazon, I-tunes, Shockhound, and at http://mongrel.bandcamp.com as well as most other online music retailers.

The flyer for MONGREL's NYC show can be found here:

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...03d53ef3ab.jpg

For information on this and other upcoming tour dates please visit the band's myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/MONGREL

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HeavyAsHell.com $10,000.00 Giveaway Launched! [News]

Mark Carras

HeavyAsHell.com announces its full (out of beta) launch launch on March 1, 2010. The site will fill a gap in the social news community for fans of rock, metal, punk and other guitar-based genres. On the site users are essentially site editors. Users can submit news, reviews, videos and photo links that they find on the web. They can comment on content, and can vote on posts which in turn will position the story higher on the site. These various activities accumulate 'sins' (points). There will be benefits to being an active sinner.

Starting March 1, HeavyAsHell will be giving away more than $10,000 in prizes to the top registered users. Each week, the top user will win $1000 while the second place user gets $500 and the third place $250. Additional prizes will be provided by Nuclear Blast America, Prosthetic Records, Rock Ridge Records, the band Mongrel and others. Users will be ranked automatically by their submissions, comments and voting activity. Full Rules and Conditions will be posted on the site at www.heavyashell.com/contest.

HeavyAsHell aggregates the best stories about 'heavy' music from around the web. It sprung from the negative experiences founder Mark Carras had with other news aggregates that buried stories about harder genres, literally shutting out fans, journalists and bands from the benefits of social news. While the site will provide a haven for certain types of music (Metal & Hard Rock), says Mark, 'Heavy is in the ear of the beholder. Johnny Cash covering NIN’s 'Hurt' is heavy.'

First place wins $1,000! Second place wins $500 Third place wins $250 The winner will be determined by the automated chart linked on the contest page. Winners will be chosen and announced at the end of the contest week immediately before the next contest week is launched.

So yes, every week $1,000 (along with 2nd & 3rd prizes) will be given!

First Contest Week: March 1st through March 7th of 2010
2nd Contest Week: March 8th through March 14th of 2010

3rd Contest Week: March 15th through March 21st of 2010
4th Contest Week: March 22nd through March 28th of 2010
Final Contest Week: March 29th through March 31st of 2010

www.heavyashell.com www.twitter.com/heavyashell

Exclusive Interview with James Malone of Arsis [Interview]

In July, 2009, it was announced that work was ongoing for their next record Starve for the Devil. In September, recording sessions began with Nathaniel Carter performing bass and production being handled again by Chris "Zeuss" Harris.

Starve For The Devil was released in North America on February 9th and sold around 1,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 13 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

Listen to our exclusive interview with Arsis main man James Malone as he talks about all things Arsis!

Download the Podcast

The Postman Syndrome To Release Lost Demos [News]

Mark Carras

THE POSTMAN SYNDROME To Release Lost Demos; Ask For Fan Preorder Support

On May 22nd, EAST OF THE WALL will be independently releasing the demos for what would have been THE POSTMAN SYNDROME's second album. The band - of which four out of five members went on to EAST OF THE WALL - released their debut LP Terraforming, on Now Or Never Records in 2002. A second album was planned but never recorded due to the label shutting down in 2004.

All of the material that would comprise the record was demoed in the band's rehearsal space, but without funding none of it was ever professionally recorded. After a few lineup changes THE POSTMAN SYNDROME eventually surfaced as EAST OF THE WALL, released a full-length, Farmer's Almanac, via Forgotten Empire Records, and recently announced their sophomore album Ressentiment, which will be released this July via Translation Loss. Yet the band always regretted constant limbo of the final POSTMAN SYNDROME material.

Now, five years after the intended release date, THE POSTMAN SYNDROME's demos have been reworked, remixed, and will finally be pressed to disc. Titled God Relieve Our Grief: A Mausoleum Of Stillborn Demos, it comprises ten songs recorded in various sessions between 2003 - 2005. The tentative tracklist is as follows.

01. "Gut"
02. "Heads Below Or Tails"
03. "Water Signs"
04. "The Order Of Levin" (new drums, remix)

05. "Be Fruitless and Vanish" (new drums, remix)
06. "Sent" (aka untitled song #3)
07. "Pedovile" (remix)
08. "Beards Mahoney" (remix)

09. "It's A Burden, I Know" (new drums, guitars, vocals, remix)
10. "The Consequence Of Cowardice" (new recording, new guest vocals by members of Fake Gimms)

Since EAST OF THE WALL is releasing the disc independently they're asking for fan support in the form of preorders to cover the cost of the pressing. Each preorder comes with a bonus disc, a bonus DVD, a shirt, and more. Preorders are being taken now at: http://www.postmansyndrome.com.

Stream new music and stay informed via the following links:

http://www.postmansyndrome.com

http://www.myspace.com/thepostmansyndrome

http://www.eastofthewall.com

Annotations Of An Autopsy Return To The U.S. [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY Return to the U.S. w/ CARNIFEX!

UK death metal act ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY will return to the US once again after not being able to enter the country recently on their tour with DYING FETUS and THE FACELESS. Guitarist Jamie Sweeney commented:

"As some of you may be aware, we missed the chance to tour the states at the end of 2009 with DYING FETUS/THE FACELESS because of visa difficulties. We promised you we would be back over as soon as we could and we've kept that promise. You'll find us touring the states with CARNIFEX at the beginning of April, we're really looking forward to this tour and to seeing you all at the shows! Make sure you come along and witness some of the heaviest bands of their genre doing what they do best!"

CARNIFEX, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, SUFFOKATE, YOUR DEMISE, UPON A BURNING BODY

04/05/10 Hangar 84 - Vineland, NJ

04/06/10 The Brewery - Raleigh, NC

04/07/10 The Muse - Nashville, TN

04/08/10 The Village - Little Rock, AR

04/09/10 The Anex - Nacogdoches, TX

04/10/10 New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, TN

04/11/10 The High Ground - Metairie, LA

04/13/10 The Ballroom - Corpus Christi, TX

04/14/10 Art Ambush - Waco, TX

04/15/10 The Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK

04/16/10 War Legion Underground - Amarillo, TX

04/18/10 The Compound - Albuquerque, NM

04/19/10 The Rock - Tucson, AZ

04/20/10 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ

ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY’s latest record The Reign of Darkness sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 34 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200. The album can be purchased with an exclusive shirt design at the following location http://store.nuclearblastusa.com/Sea..._Of_An_Autopsy

The Reign Of Darkness was recorded at Foel Studio in Wales and was engineered by Chris Fielding. The CD was mixed by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, MORBID ANGEL, CANNIBAL CORPSE) at Mana Recording Studio in St. Petersburg, Florida and features cover artwork by Pär Olofsson (THE FACELESS, PSYCROPTIC, SPAWN OF POSSESSION).

For more info visit: www.nuclearblast.de/annotationsofanautopsy & www.myspace.com/annotationsofanautopsy

Original Asia To Release New Cd Omega [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Frontiers Records to release the new ASIA album

“OMEGA” RELEASES APRIL 23rd IN EUROPE & MAY 4TH IN USA

Napoli, Italy – ASIA, rock’s first important super-group of the 80s - featuring members from Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson and The Buggles – will release Omega, its highly anticipated new album of original material. The record is due in the spring of 2010 on Frontiers Records.

Geoffrey Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton, the four original Asia members, reunited in 2006, twenty-three years after all four had last played together. The much publicised reunion resulted in highly successful world tours, a double live LP and DVD (entitled Fantasia: Live In Tokyo) and an acclaimed studio album Phoenix in 2008 which debuted at number 73 in the Billboard charts in the USA and entered the top 100 in several European countries.

Formed at the dawn of the MTV era, Asia’s first release was the best selling album in the world in 1982 and sat at the number 1 spot in the USA for 9 weeks, powered by the classic rock anthem, “Heat Of The Moment,” and four other radio hits. Asia’s 1983 sophomore album, Alpha, also went multi-platinum and enjoyed several hit singles, including the #1 smash, “Don’t Cry”. During the recording of its third disc, the band splintered, and by the 1990s, only Geoff Downes remained from the original line-up.

The reunion came to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band, but morphed itself into an ongoing endeavour. In 2008, they returned with the first new studio album, Phoenix, which had been strongly influenced by the fusion of talents and heritages that the band excited the music world with back in 1982. Omega shows a new renaissance for this amazing group of musicians, which seem to live up to a joie-de-vivre that stands the test of time.

Begun during the summer 2009, the writing and recording sessions of Omega, immediately showed inspiration and good feelings. “We were looking to create something different with Omega,” says keyboardist Geoff Downes. “Of course, the sound of the 4 band members of Asia will always have a certain hallmark when we play together. That's a given. But we approached the song writing with a mind to getting a degree of variety into these compositions. Hence, you will hear areas of textures where arguably we have never gone before.”

Add lead vocalist/bassist/guitarist John Wetton: “Asia is an English prog-rock band with a pop edge, always has been, and hopefully always will be. Accessible, melodic, anthemic songs with great playing, luxuriating in a bed of lush orchestration, with lyrics that strike a sympathetic chord in even the most cynical heart. There you have it; Omega is a themed album in Asia's fine tradition, without the millstone of a concept.”

Steve Howe adds that “the whole recording process has been inspiring and rewarding, and I’m very excited about the result”. “I would say these are all strong individual songs” says drummer Carl Palmer. “It was a very smooth experience, and arguably one of our best records.”

For the first time since the debut album, ASIA worked with an outside producer, Mike Paxman (Uriah Heep, Status Quo) who managed to create a truly special sounding album with the highs, lows and lots of dynamics. He helped the band to put together a tapestry of sound, which demonstrates the rich strata of Asia's music. Paxman was able to achieve this through the songs which spun real stories of actual events and experiences in locations around the globe. “The songs always have a message, hopefully positive,” says Wetton. “My songs are almost always autobiographical, so there is hope and experience in there, too. The lyric will never leave you on a negative thought. “

As with the most popular of ASIA releases, the cover art specifically designed for the project by acclaimed artist Roger Dean. The concept of the title (Omega) and the 'Year of the Tiger' referencing of the cover art underline the fact that this is real Asia. John Wetton explains: “The title 'Omega', as any fan of the band will tell you is 'very Asia' (as is the album, by the way). It no more means 'final' than 'Alpha' means 'the first' (which it wasn't). It's a great sounding/looking word, and a bookend to 'Alpha'. In many ways, musically and conceptually, the two albums share commonality.”

“We are embarking on our European tour around the middle of April, then straight in to Japan for the middle of May” says Downes. “It's going to be fun working out the new set list because obviously we have another album under our belt now with Omega.”

After touring Europe and Japan, ASIA will embark on a US tour late in the summer of 2010.

Omega will be released in the first pressing in digipak with one exclusive bonus track:

Finger on the Trigger; Through My Veins; Holy War; Ever Yours: Listen Children; End of the World; Light The Way; Emily (*); Still The Same; There Was a Time; I Believe; Don't Wanna Lose You Now.

http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/mu...eve_sample.mp3

http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/mu...ger_sample.mp3
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/mu...ins_sample.mp3
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/mu...War_sample.mp3

(*) Bonus track first pressing in digipak.

ASIA EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

Apr. 21 - Helsinki, Finland - House of Culture
Apr. 22 - Moscow, Russia - B1 Club
Apr. 24 - Rome, Italy - Auditorium
Apr. 26 - Prague, Czech Republic - Lidovy dum Kbely
Apr. 27 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Salzhaus
Apr. 28 - Graz, Austria - Orpheum
Apr. 30 - Paris, France - Casino De Paris

May 1 - Uden, Netherlands - de Pul
May 2 - Asschaffenburg, Germany
May 3 - Nuremburg, Germany - Hirsch
May 4 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
May 6 - Reichenbach, Germany - Die Halle
May 7 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche Prinz-Regent-Strasse 50-60
May 8 - Osnabruck, Germany - Rosenhof Rosenplatz 23
May 9 - Bonn, Germany - Bruckenforum

For All Things ASIA, please visit:

www.originalasia.com,

For Press and Marketing Materials please visit:

www.originalasia.com/media or www.frontiers.it/press

For additional information please visit:

www.myspace.com/originalasia, www.frontiers.it or www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

Asia Featuring John Payne Inks Deal With Steve Vai's Favored Nations [News]

Mark Carras

ASIA Featuring John Payne Inks Deal with Steve Vai's Favored Nations
Classic AOR band set for a June/July 2010 CD release

Los Angeles, CA - Classic AOR band ASIA Featuring John Payne has inked a recording deal with Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label. A June/July release is scheduled for the yet-to-be-named CD. Asia Featuring John Payne is currently planning worldwide tourdates to support the new album.

"I am very excited about working with Steve Vai and Dean Schachtel [Favored Nations A&R]," John Payne states. "Apart from being consummate professionals that I admire and respect, their added knowledge of the business is superlative. In a time of change within this industry and conglomerates run by bean counters, Favored Nations is the ideal company for our music and our future. I could not be more happy with this union."

"The artists signed to Favored Nations are a unique, dedicated breed that have attained the highest performance level on their chosen instruments. If you're a music lover who is passionate about real musicianship, we know you will want to hear our albums. " - Steve Vai, from http://www.favorednations.com

John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings. In 2006, Geoff Downes left the band to reform the 1982 line up for their 25th anniversary. On the 9th of May 2006, John Payne, Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe contractually agreed that John Payne would continue his 14 year legacy with ASIA as ”ASIA Featuring John Payne”.

ASIA Featuring John Payne Member Bios

Guitarist Mitch Perry joins ASIA Featuring John Payne for the 2009 summer tour. Gold records, sold out concert tours, MTV video and network TV appearances, numerous magazine features and recognition in the form of several guitar awards, over the last 25 years Mitch Perry has accomplished all of the above in a career working alongside some of the most renowned and popular musicians in the world. Mitch's discography and touring experience reads like a who's who of rock ranging from Aerosmith to Michael Schenker Group to Cher and Edgar Winter. His performances both live and in the studio show him to be a truly world class guitarist. www.myspace.com/mitchperry

Drummer Jay Schellen joined as ASIA’s premiere drummer in 2005, toured in Europe with the band and recording the album ASIA Featuring John Payne EXTENDED VERSIONS for Sony in 2006 when he remained with ASIA Featuring John Payne. Before joining ASIA, Jay played drums for Hurricane, Unruly Child, Badfinger and Conspiracy with Chris Squire from Yes. www.jayschellen.com

Keyboardist Erik Norlander joined ASIA Featuring John Payne in November of 2007. Erik's evocative synthesizer technique is reminiscent of the legendary Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord while still very unique made him an obvious choice for the band. His works include over 25 releases with Lana Lane, Rocket Scientists and solo titles www.eriknorlander.com

Vocalist/bassist John Payne fronted ASIA for 14 years replacing John Wetton in 1992. 8 studio albums and 6 live albums followed including extensive world touring with the band. In 2006, John formed "ASIA Featuring John Payne" and is performing shows with his current lineup. Previous to ASIA, John sang with Roger Daltrey, CCCP, ELO Part 2 and more recently GPS plus being chosen as the Parson in Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds stadium tour. www.johnpaynemusic.com

For more information about ASIA Featuring John Payne, please visit http://www.theasiaband.com and http://www.myspace.com/asiafeaturingjohnpayne. For additional information about Favored Nations, please visit http://www.favorednations.com

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The Eve Of Ufomammut's Finest Day [News]

Mark Carras

The Eve Of UFOMAMMUT's Finest Day...

Eve - the eagerly awaited new studio album from Italy's most cerebral and mammoth doom act UFOMMAMUT - has been completed, and is eagerly awaiting release onto the masses. Appropriately titled, Eve is the fifth official album from the obliterating trio. The album - comprised of one 45-minute atmospheric track, divided into five distinct movements - acts as a living homage to the first woman on Earth, and the rebellion to her creator for bringing knowledge to Mankind.

Recorded at Locomotore Studio in Roma, Italy by Lorenzo Stecconi (who also acted as sound lord on the band's 2007 epic Idolum), Eve is a new step in the sonic adventure of UFOMAMMUT; another level in the band's research. Rounding out at an incredibly action-packed 44:44, the album passes through the same massive atmospheres as Idolum, layered with mastodonic riffage as heard on the band's Snailking release, yet also bears some of the apparition-like passages the band displayed so well on their Lucifer Songs LP, while still formulating a forward-thinking approach to the release. Check out a video montage of the making of this monstrosity here: http://www.youtube.com/EarsplitPR#p/f/7/F3vvDBZDyOw.

UFOMAMMUT's status as one of the most potent, powerful and artistic contemporary doom artists in existence continues to captivate the masses, and the band's worldwide grasp grows wider with each release. With continual appearances at Roadburn and other notable Euro fests under their belt, and intermittent regional European touring already something the band is used to, the band are set on more widespread actions in 2010. UFOMAMMUT made their American live debut in 2009, when they undertook a west coast mini-tour, coinciding with an art tour bearing works born of the trio's own world famous Malleus Rock Art Lab. More live plans for both continents are imminent throughout the year.

To be released worldwide on May 5th via Malleus' own Supernatural Cat Records, Eve is an undeniably infectious and utterly devastating piece of doom metal art that shall surely be a major player for the year. Watch for more announcements on the band throughout the year.

"You can expect to hear a lot of acts come down the pike in the next couple years who sound an awful lot like this, but however many imitators crop up here and there, I doubt very much if any of them will be able to match Ufomammut’s presence, creative drive, or tonal weight. Consider yourself lucky to be alive while something like this is being released." - Stonerrock.com

"...this is the best album Ufomammut have ever done, and there’s a good chance doom might not be the same again." - TheObelisk.net

http://www.supernaturalcat.com/ufomammut
http://www.ufomammut.com
http://www.myspace.com/ufomammut
http://www.malleusdelic.com/

Candlelight Records Kicks Off Ninth Year Of American Operations [News]

Mark Carras

Candlelight Records Kicks Off Ninth Year Of American Operations
With Early Year Sales Success

Candlelight Records, this year celebrating nine years of operations in North America, is enjoying its most successful early year sales launch with the recent release and Billboard chart entries with new albums from IHSAHN and FEAR FACTORY. With records currently holding top album positions on both CMJ and FMQB radio charts, the cover of Decibel Magazine’s March issue, and upcoming touring activities for a number of the label’s wide-range of artists which include appearances at the annual South By Southwest Music Conference, Candlelight owners Edward Christie and Steve Beatty are excited about the continued growth of the label’s American division.

Edward Christie says, “this has been a team effort from all our artists, Caroline Distribution/EMI Music, Heavy Hitter, EarsplitPR, Paula Hogan and her staff in our US office. I thank them all for this achievement. Steve [Beatty], Paula and myself have all had the long term in mind and this success has come from our perseverance and the quality of the music we release.”

After, the third solo album from former Emperor vocalist IHSAHN was released on January 26th. The album debuted at position 31 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and has topped CMJ’s Loud Rock report for the past three weeks. In addition, the album has seen increased regional sales over the highly respected musician’s 2005 and 2007 solo recordings, placing in the top ten of New England-based retailer Newbury Comics for both first day and first week sales. Amarillo, Texas-based Hastings Entertainment has also seen healthy sales since its release. Rock buyer Kristal Huff comments, “Candlelight Records has always been a key metal label for Hastings and keeps bringing us the music our customers want. 2010 has started strong with the great success we've seen on both IHSAHN and FEAR FACTORY. This with continued sales on ABSU and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, this year will only be getting better for metal at Hastings.”

Released February the, FEAR FACTORY'S Mechanize represents the label’s first entry on Billboard’s Top 100 chart; the album landing at position 72 with over ten thousand first week sales. Enjoying extensive radio airplay since impacting in mid-November with lead single “Powershifter,” FEAR FACTORY has been a Top 10 artist for the past three months on both CMJ and FMQB charts. Mechanize has held the number one position for weekly tip sheet FMQB for the last two weeks. The album is also enjoying healthy Canadian sales. EMI Music Director/Associated Labels Division Tony Tarleton comments, "it was with great pride that I gave the news to Candlelight that Mechanize entered the Canadian Soundscan chart at position 67. It is the label’s first chart entry in Canada. The set-up by the label was flawless. Through excellent use of fan sites and social networking tools, Canadian fans had very high awareness of the album’s release and it showed."

Candlelight Records launched its American operations in January 2001 with the label’s first releases following in April. The label has since enjoyed consistent growth improving overall sales and label profile adding to its promotional staff and expanding its international artist roster. Continuing to push IHSAHN and FEAR FACTORY, in the coming months, Candlelight is set to participate in distribution partner Caroline Distribution/EMI Music’s second annual “March Is Metal” month. The genre-specific retail program unites new and key catalog releases with in-store/online promotions at both indie and national retailers nationwide. Specially branded samplers and posters will be featured items at targeted retailers including Bullmoose Music, Dimple Records, Rasputin’s, Newbury Comics, Zia, Vintage Vinyl, Independent Records, Silver Platters, Exclusive Company, plus select FYE stores and online partner Amazon.com. Candlelight will include IHSAHN and FEAR FACTORY alongside top selling albums from label artists ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, ABSU, ANAAL NATHRAKH, THE ATLAS MOTH, DAYLIGHT DIES, DEFIANCE, HAVOK, INSOMNIUM, OBITUARY, RAMMING SPEED and SUSPERIA.

Candlelight will next release the sophomore record from New England-based THE BREATHING PROCESS on March 23. Produced by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage), Odyssey: (Un)Dead showcases the band’s hybrid of symphonic black metal and brutal death metal. Already proven road warriors, clocking touring time with the likes of Full Blown Chaos, Oceano, The Ghost Inside and labelmates ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, the band have a series of regional dates that will continue up till the album’s release date. This will be followed by the May 18 release of the new album from England’s OCTOBER FILE. Our Souls To Yours will be released as a special 2CD package including remixes by Godflesh's Justin Broadrick.

FEAR FACTORY recently announced their first run of American dates yesterday. Tickets for all performances go on sale exclusively via ArtistArena.com today with general ticket sales going live via all ticket agencies in the coming week. The band is set to perform at Revolver Magazine’s Golden God Awards in Los Angeles on April 8. The band has been nominated in two categories for this year’s ceremony. Additional Candlelight artists with recently announced tours include Chicago-based THE ATLAS MOTH(alongside Coalesce and Harvey Milk) and Denver-based HAVOK (alongside Hammerfall in early April and Primal Fear in May). See tour dates below.

Candlelight Records American operations are based forty-miles west of Philadelphia. The label has a working promotion staff of six and is distributed exclusively in North America by Caroline Distribution/EMI Music. European distribution is exclusive via Plastic Head Music Distribution. The label’s North American gross sales tops twelve million and continues to grow steadily. Mark Hudson from Transworld Entertainment notes, "we are doing really well with both the IHSAHN and FEAR FACTORY records. It is clear to me that Candlelight continues to develop and improve their roster, and that their brand is one that is well respected and trusted as a sign of quality by our metal customers." Larry Mansdorf from Newbury Comics adds, "Candlelight really seems to be on to something...The success of their new releases by FEAR FACTORY and IHSAHN, coupled with strong sales of core metal catalog like Opeth, Electric Wizard and Emperor, have really placed Candlelight alongside the leaders of the genre."

Candlelight On Tour

FEAR FACTORY

03/22/10 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
03/23/10 Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
03/24/10 The Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO
03/26/10 House Of Blues - Dallas, TX
03/27/10 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
03/28/10 The Channel @ Wired Live – Houston, TX
03/30/10 Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

03/31/10 House Of Blues Lake - Buena Vista, FL
04/01/10 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
04/02/10 Valarium - Knoxville, TN
04/03/10 The Village - Little Rock, AR
04/05/10 Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, CO
04/06/10 Mesa Theatre & Club - Grand Junction, CO
04/08/10 Club Nokia (Revolver Golden God Awards) - Los Angeles, CA
04/09/10 Regency Center @ The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA

04/10/10 House Of Blues - Las Vegas, NV

THE ATLAS MOTH

03/05/10 Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA

03/06/10 Kung-Fu Necktie - Philadlephia, PA

03/07/10 Ottobar - Baltimore, MD

03/08/10 Le Poisson Rouge - New York, NY

03/09/10 Middle East (Downstairs) - Boston, MA

03/10/10 Ii Motore - Montreal, QC

03/11/10 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON

03/12/10 Small's Bar - Hamtramck, MI

03/13/10 Subterranean - Chicago, IL

HAVOK

03/28/10 House Of Blues - San Diego, CA
03/30/10 House Of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
03/31/10 Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA
04/01/10 U.B.'S Bar - Mesa, AZ
04/02/10 The Rock - Tucson, AZ

04/04/10 Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
04/06/10 Trees - Dallas, TX
04/07/10 Emo's Lounge - Austin, TX
04/08/10 Meridian - Houston, TX

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

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David A. Armstrong Slated To Direct Mane Entertainment’s First Film Penance Lane [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DAVID A. ARMSTRONG Slated To Direct MANE ENTERTAINMENT’S First Film “PENANCE LANE” STARRING HORROR FAN-FAVORITE TYLER MANE

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 25, 2010) - Mane Entertainment, founded by actor Tyler Mane (X-MEN, HALLOWEEN, TROY), has attached David A. Armstrong as the director for the company’s first film PENANCE LANE. Armstrong is best known as the DP for the first six SAW films and will bring his powerful cinematic vision to this next generation haunted house movie. The horror-thriller Penance LanE was penned by Munier Sharrieff, writer of the top-selling comic book BATTLE CHASERS. Adam B. Finer of Arpil Entertainment and Renae Geerlings of Mane Entertainment are also producing.

Mane Entertainment CEO Tyler Mane said, “I’m thrilled to have such an amazing team coming together, led by Armstrong’s vision. With a lineup of SAW and HALLOWEEN veterans, PENANCE LANE is a really smart horror-thriller. We don't just set 'em up and knife 'em down. There are twists and turns, and no one is who you think they are.”

“Penance Lane is a dark and twisted story set in a terrifying haunted house where nothing is at it seems. I’m looking forward to delving into this visually compelling and intensely scary script in collaboration with horror icon Tyler Mane and an amazing team,” added David Armstrong. “Moviegoers will be blown away by Penance Lane.”

In PENANCE LANE, Mane stars as Crimson Matthews, a recently released ex-con who has taken a job as a handyman in a down-on-its-luck town being shepherded by the charismatic Father John. When people start to disappear into the dingy depths of the dilapidated old house on Penance Lane, Crimson appears to be back to his murderous old ways. But Crimson finds he is not alone in the run down old place and discovers a secret there, more brutal and terrifying than he could ever have expected.

Last year, horror movies had a very strong box office showing with in excess of $1.2 billion worldwide, and 2010 is already seeing the first three offerings for January and February (DAYBREAKERS, LEGION, and WOLFMAN) garnering a worldwide box office total of over $186M.

PENANCE LANE is in the financing phase and is slated to begin filming in Spring 2010.

About Mane Entertainment

Mane Entertainment, LLC is a Los Angeles-based production company formed by horror and science fiction fan-favorite Tyler Mane. Guided by Mane’s unique vision and in partnership with top talent, the company is focused on bringing to life distinctive and original genre material.

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http://tylermane.com/

http://www.myspace.com/therealtylermane

http://www.rockmymonkey.com/intervie...ith_Tyler_Mane

http://www.myspace.com/penancelane

Lazarus A.D. Debut New Video For Absolute Power [News]

Mark Carras

Lazarus A.D. debut new video for "Absolute Power"! Tour with Kreator and Voivod!

Wisconsin's champions of thrash, Lazarus A.D., have unleashed their new video for the track Absolute Power from their critically acclaimed debut album, The Onslaught. The video, like their other two, was directed by Jason Meudt and Emmet Austin of Vision 4 Films. The video features a brutal underground streetfight; if you're a fan of metal and/or the movie Kickboxer, you'll dig this video!

Jeff Paulick: "Yeah it was cold when we shot this video. But the bright side was we had plenty of beer, weed and good friends around to help make it a good time. The guys at Vision4Films always take care of us and I think this video is our best yet. I hope everyone enjoys watching the behind the scenes footage. We can't wait to see everyone on the upcoming Kreator tour. We hope you guys tear the fucking roof of the place during our set."

Fans can watch the new video for Absolute Power as well as the "making of" segments parts 1 and 2 on the band's youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/lazarusadband.

Lazarus A.D. are heading back out on the road this Spring! This time around, they're joining forces with legendary German thrash titans, Kreator, and one of metal's most forward-thinking bands - Voivod! Also in tow on this tour are Nachtmystium, Evile and label mates, Lightning Swords Of Death.

LAZARUS A.D.

Tour w/ Kreator, Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile

03/03 West Springfield, VA Jaxx

03/04 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero

03/05 Worcester, MA The Palladium

03/06 New York, NY Nokia Theater

03/07 Montreal, QC Club Soda

03/08 Quebec City, QC Imperial

03/09 Toronto, ON Opera House

03/10 Cleveland, OH Peabody's

03/11 Detroit, MI Blondie's

03/12 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge

03/13 Milwaukee, WI Rave no Voivod

03/14 St Paul, MN Block Station 4

Tour w/ Kreator, Kataklysm, Evile, Lightning Swords of Death

03/16 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater no Kataklysm

03/18 Seattle, WA Corazon

03/19 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theater

03/20 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre

03/21 San Francisco, CA Slim's

03/23 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues

03/24 San Diego, CA House of Blues

03/25 Tucson, AZ The Rock

03/27 Austin, TX Emo's

03/28 Houston, TX Meridian

03/30 Orlando, FL The Club at Firestone

03/31 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

http://lazarusad.com

http://www.vision4films.com

http://www.myspace.com/lazarus1

http://www.facebook.com/lazarusad

http://www.youtube.com/lazarusadband

Immolation: Entire Album Available For Streaming [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

IMMOLATION: ENTIRE ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON METALKULT.com!

New York based death metal legends IMMOLATION have made their new album Majesty and Decay available for streaming in its entirety on MetalKult.com: http://www.metalkult.com/streaming-audio/immolation/

Majesty and Decay, is set for release on March 5th (Europe) and March 9th (North America).

Majesty and Decay can be pre-ordered with or without an exclusive shirt or hoodie design at the following location http://store.nuclearblastusa.com/Art...molation/10504.

IMMOLATION, recently entered Millbrook Sound Studios in New York with longtime producer Paul Orofino. Mixing duties were handled this time by Zack Ohren (DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH). Cover art was created by Pär Olofsson (THE FACELESS, IMMORTAL, ABYSMAL DAWN).

IMMOLATION recently wrapped the “Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour” alongside NILE, KRISIUN and DREAMING DEAD.

Visit IMMOLATION online at www.myspace.com/IMMOLATION & www.EVERLASTINGFIRE.com.

Jonny Lang Takes Center Stage On First-Ever Live Album [News]

Mark Carras

JONNY LANG TAKES CENTER STAGE ON FIRST-EVER LIVE ALBUM

Live at the Ryman captures blues guitarist in
an electrifying performance in Nashville, Tennessee

On sale April 20, 2010

While still in his teens in the mid 1990s, Jonny Lang exploded onto the national scene with a combination of highly developed blues guitar chops and a powerful voice that rivaled some musicians more than twice his age. And that was just the beginning. Fifteen years and a half-dozen studio albums later, he has evolved into a seasoned musician and a road-savvy showman capable of delivering powerful live performances on his home soil and just about every other continent on the globe.

On April 20, 2010 Concord Records captures that passion and energy with the release of Live at the Ryman, Lang’s first record since 2006’s Turn Around, which earned him a Grammy® Award for Best Gospel Album. Recorded at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2008, Live at the Ryman, Lang’s first-ever live recording, offers a compelling glimpse of a young guitarist at the height of his creative powers, yet still open to exploring the depth and range of the blues and its relationship to R&B, soul, rock, gospel, funk and so may other emotionally riveting forms of music.

Backed by the five-man crew of guitarist/vocalist Sonny Thompson, keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, bassist Jim Anton, drummer Barry Alexander and percussionist/vocalist Jason Eskridge, Lang burns through a dozen songs first heard on studio albums dating back to 1997. This time, though, the songs heat up in the kind of pressure-cooker setting that can only take shape in the vibrant Nashville club scene.

The Ryman says Lang, is “one of those magical places where you just can’t help but be inspired. I think a lot of that magic and inspiration makes it way onto this recording. It’s a collection of some of the best songs from our studio recordings – only more energized, thanks to a great group of musicians and a very receptive live audience.”

The set opens with the triple punch of “One Person At a Time,” “Bump in the Road” and “Turn Around” – songs that reflect Lang’s ever-evolving spiritual side. “In my own life, music has been such a powerful force, and I know that’s the case for a lot of people,” he says. “I’ve seen how music can give people the strength to change. After years of witnessing that, it’s become more of a focus for me to write songs that really count.”

Later, Lang and company churn their way through “A Quitter Never Wins,” a song by veteran bluesman Tinsley Ellis that’s been a consistent entry in Lang’s live show for many years.

The set reaches its coda with “Breakin’ Me,” a melancholy ballad that segues into a burning rendition of “Lie To Me” – Lang’s very first hit in 1997, and a song that continues to define him as a lead figure in the blues for a new century.

In many respects, Live at the Ryman is the record that Lang wanted to make all along – one that paints a vivid picture of a performer and a band who understand the significance of the blues as not only an art form unto itself, but as the wellspring for every meaningful and enduring form of music to follow.

“I’ve wanted to do a live record for a long time, because I feel like our band is strongest in the live setting,” says Lang. “I think this record is a good representation of our live show, and an accurate reference for people who haven’t seen us yet. Hopefully it will be an inspiration for them to come out and see us.”

You can catch Jonny beginning in early March on the fourth edition of the upcoming Experience Hendrix Tour, featuring an all-star line up of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix including: Jonny along with Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Kenny Wayne Shepherd among many others.

March
4 - Santa Barbara, CA - Arlington Theater
5 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheater
6 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint @ Hard Rock
7 - Mesa, AZ - Ikeda Theater
9 - Fresno, CA - Table Mountain
10/11 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater
12 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy
14 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
15 – Salina, KS – Steifel Theatre
16 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
17 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theater
18 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater
20 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
21 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
23 - Akron, OH - Civic Theatre
24 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
25 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theater
27- Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
28 – Durham, NC - - Durham Performing Arts Center

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Bamboozle Roadshow Announces Lineup [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

THE 3RD ANNUAL BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW ANNOUNCES LINEUP AND TOUR DATES

ALL TIME LOW, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, LMFAO, & THIRD EYE BLIND HEADLINE

WITH SUPPORT FROM GOOD CHARLOTTE, HANSON, FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS, CARTEL, HELLOGOODBYE AND MANY MORE

ALL TIME LOW’S NOTHING PERSONAL AND MTV UNPLUGGED

IN STORES NOW ON HOPELESS RECORDS

New Jersey based Rock & Pop Festival THE BAMBOOZLE will hit the road for their 3rd nationwide tour this Summer kicking off May 21 in Columbia, MD. The tour features headliners Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, Third Eye Blind, & LMFAO, along with a stacked billed of support and is set to hit 26 major U.S. cities.

THE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW 2010 will be an ALL-DAY Event with 2 stages of talent, a main stage with rotating artists ALL TIME LOW, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, LMFAO, THIRD EYE BLIND, GOOD CHARLOTTE, HANSON, FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS, HELLOGOODBYE, & CARTEL, and a Second Stage showcasing the talents of many up & comers. More artists to be announced soon! (All festival dates may not feature all artists, check your local listings.)

Pre-sale will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 2, and run though 10 p.m. on Friday March 5, with Public on-sale beginning Saturday March 6 @ 10 a.m. Local Time. Pre-sale tickets are available here: http://www.thebamboozleroadshow.com.

Maryland’s All Time Low is currently finishing up a sold out Australian tour. The band’s two latest Hopeless Records releases, Nothing Personal and MTV Unplugged have been comfortably perched on Billboard’s top indie charts since their release. Their original song “Painting Flowers” also appears on Almost Alice, the soundtrack to the upcoming Tim Burton film, Alice In Wonderland.

www.alltimelow.com

THE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW Routing:

May 21 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

May 22 – Charlotte, NC – Uptown Amphitheatre @ The Music Factory

May 23 – Atlanta, GA – Six Flags Over Georgia

May 25 – West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre

May 26 – Tampa, FL – Ford Amphitheatre

May 28 – Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theatre (No 2nd Stage)

May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Six Flags Fiesta Texas

May 30 – Arlington, TX – Six Flags Over Texas

June 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Cricket Amphitheatre

June 5 – Concord, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord

June 6 – Chula Vista, CA – Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre – Parking Lot

June 10 – Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze Plaza

June 11 – Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom

June 12 – Chicago, IL- Soldier Field - Parking Lot

June 13 – Eureka, MO – Six Flags St. Louis

June 15 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre

June 18 – Cleveland, OH – Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre @ Tower City

June 19 – Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion @ Riverbend Music Center

June 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier @ Penn’s Landing

June 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – Amphitheatre @ Station Square

June 24 – Jackson, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure

June 25 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Park Pavilion & Stadium

June 26 – Nassau, NY – Nassau Coliseum - Parking Lot

June 27 – Boston, MA - Comcast Center

(All dates may not feature all artists, please check local listings)

More dates will be added, so stay tuned!!

Check out the tour site:

www.thebamboozleroadshow.com

Exodus: New Album Artwork Revealed [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

EXODUS: NEW ALBUM ARTWORK REVEALED

Bay Area forefathers of thrash EXODUS will be releasing their ninth
studio album, Exhibit B: The Human Condition, this spring. Guitarist /
songwriter Gary Holt checks in about what the band was looking to
capture art-wise and why the final version chosen nailed it:

"We wanted to portray the violence of man at its finest, so we started
with our own version of the Leonardo da Vinci sketch of Vitruvian Man
http://thelearnersguild.files.wordpr...ruvian-man.jpg
, but done the 'EXODUS' way! I was pointed in the direction of Colin
Larks of Rainsong Design www.rain-song.co.uk for the cover

and he killed it! To me, the artwork represents man and his affinity
for bloodshed, ignorance, and all-around ability to be led like sheep to
the slaughter. The image fits the songs on this record perfectly. The
whole layout is going to as sick as the record itself!"

Exhibit B: The Human Condition was recorded this past December in
Northern California with producer Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Arch Enemy,
Kreator).

EXODUS will be performing throughout the U.S. and Canada on Megadeth's
Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour with labelmates TESTAMENT.
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:

3/1 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory

3/2 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

3/3 - Medford, OR - Medford Armory

3/6 - Calgary, AB - Big Four

3/7 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre

3/8 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland Exhibition Hall

3/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater

3/12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Palace Theater

3/13 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom

3/15 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club

3/16 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live

3/18 - Scranton, PA - Scranton Cultural Center

3/19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

3/21 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

3/22 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel

3/23 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

3/25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

3/26 - Austin, TX - Stubb's Amphitheater

3/27 - Lubbock, TX - The Pavilion

3/28 - El Paso, TX - Club 101

3/30 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater

3/31 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium

Visit EXODUS online at www.myspace.com/EXODUS & www.YouTube.com/exodus

Exclusive Interview with Kyle Gass of Trainwreck And Tenacious D [Interview]

Trainwreck has been described by Gass as a “cornucopia of rock and a 5-headed hydra of pleasure”.

The Wreckoning is Trainwreck’s latest 15-song release that features instant classics such as “Milk The Cobra”, “Bothered & Hot” and “El Mustachio”. All tracks highlight the bands par-tay credo. Case in point, the video for “Brodeo”, a tale of man-on-man ‘bonding’ could very well be the band's manthem. Lyrics touch on the finer points of beer pong, chips and dip and lots of energetic men taking their shirts off at a pool party sans chicks. It’s a visual Broverload to be sure.

Trainwreck’s absurdist comedy stage banter and lyrics are derived from characters they’ve developed within the band; essentially living caricatures of themselves. Never ones to shy away from big guitars (or occasional flute fugues and fantasy), Trainwreck have earned themselves fans all over the globe headlining venues in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.

Trainwreck is: Kyle Gass (aka Klip Calhoun) from Tenacious D, Jason Reed (aka “Lee of the D” & biker hayseed Darryl Donald), John Konesky (aka John Bartholomew Shredman), John Spiker (aka Boy Johnny) and Nate Rothacker (aka Dallas St. Bernard). The band thrives on tours that have occasionally left melted faces, busted ear-fannies and the occasional bastard child in their wake. Their latest release is The Wreckoning.

Listen to our exclusive interview with Kyle Gass as he talks about all things Trainwreck. If you are a fan of Tenacious D, you will be a fan of Trainwreck. Before listening to the interview just watch their two videos linked below...

"Tim Blankenship" by TRAINWRECK - watch more funny videos

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Oderus Urungus Of Gwar Set For 9Th Appearance On Fox New's Red Eye [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Oderus set for knee-cap splitting 9th appearance on FOX News late-night yuck-fest, Red Eye, Thursday night, Feb. 25th!!!

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - February 24, 2010 - In an event that is sure to go down in history as the last one before number ten, intergalactic shock rocker Oderus Urungus of GWAR is set to return to network TV for his ninth appearance in as many months.

Said Oderus, "It's no secret that Red Eye is kicking ass. Everywhere, including China, is tuning in, and it's not just because of Greg Gutfeld's shapely buttocks. It's because of me, because I am so great."
GWAR continue their 25th Anniversary with a busy year including shows at SXSW, the Bonnaroo Music Festival, and the Skatopia Festival, all at the same time. Then they are off to Europe for a summer of mayhem, all in the name of their amazing new album, "Lust in Space", out now on Metal Blade Records.

Check out the video for GWAR's track 'Let Us Slay' off the band's latest album Lust in Space available in stores and online now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NzA4XLjRaM

GWAR

03/20 Austin, TX MWTX Lot FYF Fest Mess With Texas Party w/ Andrew W.K.

06/26 Rutland, OH Skatopia

European Summer Tour/Festivals

07/02 Hamburg, Germany Markthalle

07/03 Roitzschjora, Germany With Full Force

07/16 Dour, Belgium Dour Festival

08/12 Jaromer, Czech Republic Brutal Assault Festival

08/14 Ulft, Netherlands Huntenpop Festival

08/15 Derby, United Kingdom Bloodstock

08/20 Dinckelsbruhl, Germany Summer Breeze Festival

08/21 Lierop, Netherlands Nirwana Tuinfest

http://www.gwar.net

http://www.myspace.com/gwarofficial

Extreme Thing 2010 Returns To Las Vegas March 27 [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

EXTREME THING 2010 RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS MARCH 27

THE 15TH ANNUAL EXTREME THING SPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT DESERT BREEZE SKATE PARK

THIS YEAR’S LIVE MUSIC LINEUP INCLUDES THE USED, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ESCAPE THE FATE, REEL BIG FISH,

LESS THAN JAKE, STORY OF THE YEAR, NEVER SHOUT NEVER, HEY MONDAY, CALL THE COPS, EVERY AVENUE,

THE READY SET, THE SUMMER SET AND MORE

FESTIVAL WILL ALSO INCLUDE RICARDO LAGUNA’S PRO BMX DIRT JUMP COMPETITION, PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING BY ADRENALINE UNLEASHED, AND ROLLER DERBY;

TO PURCHASE TICKETS SEE WWW.EXTREMETHING.COM

February 24, 2010—The 15th annual Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival will be back in Las Vegas this year. Held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Desert Breeze Skate Park, this year’s event will again offer fans a full day of rock and extreme sports, including a Pro BMX dirt jump competition, professional wrestling, roller derby, as well as the Vegas AmJam amateur BMX and skate competition.

For the first time ever, the festival will feature three live music stages, including the Verizon Wireless main stage, the newly formed AP (Alternative Press) Stage featuring the Alternative Press Tour, and the XPOZ Local Band Stage consisting of local area acts. Bands performing at Extreme Thing 2010 include The Used, Five Finger Death Punch, Escape The Fate, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Story of the Year, Never Shout Never, Call The Cops, Hey Monday, Every Avenue, The Summer Set and The Ready Set. More artists will be announced shortly.

Concertgoers should note, only a personal “unopened” bottle of water can be brought into the festival along with still cameras and sunscreen. There will be multiple ATM’s on site, plus an array of food for purchase, from barbecue to Thai, along with beverages. Please note: no alcohol will be sold. No animals, coolers, weapons or chairs will be permitted.

Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival sponsors include X107.5 FM, Verizon Wireless, City Life, My LV TV, CW Las Vegas, Red Bull, Qdoba Mexican Grill and The XPOZ Coalition.

Extreme Thing will take place Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Desert Breeze Skate Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road at Durango Drive. Tickets are on sale now and are $17 for GA or $35 for a combo package, which includes a GA ticket, event t-shirt and commemorative event poster in advance, or $20 at the door.

www.extremething.com

Chelsea Grin Debut On Billboard [News]

Mark Carras

CHELSEA GRIN DEBUT ON BILLBOARD!

#21 NEW ARTIST CHART WITH OVER 1,500 COPIES SOLD!

ON TOUR NOW WITH THE RED CHORD!

“This is an assured debut by six youngsters with bright futures.”

-AlternativePress.com (3.5 out of 5 Score)!

Chelsea Grin debuted at #21 on the Billboard New Artist Chart this week. The band moved over 1,500 copies of their debut full-length Desolation Of Eden which was released last week on Artery Recordings. Chelsea Grin is the premiere artist on Artery, which is a new imprint of Razor & Tie Entertainment. The band is currently on tour with The Red Chord as well as My Children My Bride and Those Who Lie Beneath. Guitarist Jaek Harmond comments from the road, “The tour is going great! We have had handful after handful of problems with our van, but the shows themselves are awesome. The experience touring with The Red Chord is doing us very well. They are teaching us a lot, and we definitely have noticed WAY more fans. We are very happy with the first week sales as well. We beat the original goal we had set and know we can do even better next time. We aren't happy settling on any number.”

The band has also been making waves with media including a new review on AlternativePress.com which proclaimed of the band’s music, “The rhythms aren't so much blast beats as tribal throbs, and the riffs come in slow like bombers above an unsuspecting city pre-dawn. The guitar solos aren't spurts of fretboard overstimulation; they're almost the opposite, slow-burning interludes of relative peace not unlike those played by Meshuggah's Fredrik Thordendal.” Noisecreep.com (AOL Music) ran a feature as well saying, “The music on the band's debut, 'Desolation of Eden,' is just as street-fight vicious (as their name).”

Next up for the band is a national tour with Impending Doom and Through The Eyes Of The Dead from April 9 to May 7. DATES BELOW

Date City Venue

With The Red Chord, My Children My Bride and Those Who Lie Beneath

2/28 Palmdale, CA The Crossing

3/1 Flagstaff, AZ The Joint

3/2 Albuquerque, NM Launchpad

3/3 Amarillo, TX The War Legion Underground

3/4 Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Live

3/5 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theater

3/6 Louisville, KY Uncle Pleasants

3/7 Nashville, TN Rocketown

3/9 Raleigh, NC The Brewery

3/11 Lancaster, PA The Chameleon Club

3/12 South Hackensack, NJ School Of Rock

3/13 Hartford, CT Webster Underground

3/14 Holyoke, MA Water Front Tavern

Solo dates

3/15 Rockville Center, NY The Vibe Lounge

3/16 Allentown, PA Masquerade Club

3/17 Southgate, MI Modern Exchange

3/20 Kansas City, MO El Torreon

3/21 Denver, CO Marquis Theater

With Impending Doom and Through The Eyes Of The Dead

4/9 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep

4/10 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground

4/11 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club

4/12 Milwaukee, WI Miramar Theatre

4/13 DeKalb, IL House Café

4/14 Ft Wayne, IN Sunset Hall

4/15 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s Down Under

4/16 Detroit, MI Magic Stick

4/17 Windsor, ONT The Blind Dog

4/18 Toronto, ONT Wreck Room

4/20 Ottawa, ONT Babylon

4/21 Montreal, QUE Underworld

4/24 Worcester, MA New England Metal Fest

4/25 Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft

4/26 Allentown, PA Café Under @ Crocodile Rock

4/29 Richmond, VA Canal Club

5/1 Augusta, GA Sector 7G

5/2 Jacksonville, FL The Pit

5/3 Orlando, FL H2O Live

5/4 W Palm Beach, FL Ground Control

5/5 Tampa, FL The Orpheum

5/6 Douglasville, GA The 7 Venue

5/7 Columbus, MS Princess Theater

Info at: www.ArteryRecordings.com

www.Myspace.com/chelseagrinmetal

Soilwork Posts Second In Studio Clip [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

SOILWORK – second in studio clip posted online!

The Godfathers of Swedish modern metal, SOILWORK, have posted a second video from the recordings of their new album The Panic Broadcast, which is being tracked at the moment in North Carolina.

Check out this video of drummer Dirk Verbeuren recordings his parts:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcc...ilwork-2_music

The Panic Broadcast is tentatively scheduled for a June release via Nuclear Blast Records. The album is the first to feature guitarist/producer/songwriter Peter Wichers since his return to the band in 2008.

For more info visit: www.soilwork.org | www.myspace.com/soilwork | www.nuclearblast.de/soilwork

Death Angel Teams Up With Jason Suecof For Their Next Album [News]

Mark Carras

February 24, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Death Angel teams up with Jason Suecof for their next album!

Hot on the heels of a busy and productive 2009, Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL have been holed up in their Oakland, California studio for the past few months writing songs for their next Nuclear Blast release, tentatively scheduled to drop in September. The band heads into Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida in March, with production genius Jason Suecof on the board, to start tracking the new record. Suecof is on the cutting edge of the current metal world having produced albums for the likes of TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALL THAT REMAINS, WHITE CHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER and many more.

Rob Cavestany, lead guitarist of DEATH ANGEL had this to say about plans for the new album: "Jason is one of my favorite producers churning out some of the sickest slabs of metal out there today. I am so stoked to have the chance to co-produce our next record with him. It's gonna be vicious! The band is on fire right now in the thick of pre-production and the new songs are crushing! We can't wait to start tracking!"

When asked about the hiring of Suecof, DEATH ANGEL vocalist, Mark Osegueda, added: "We are so excited about the opportunity to work with Jason on the upcoming album. The new material is the most aggressive and technical music we have written in years. So, we needed a producer that was capable of unleashing the tones that match and compliment the over-all vibe of the songs. With Jason’s experience in producing some of the most brutal contemporary metal artists and albums of today I know we made the right choice! I think the collaboration between the two of us will prove to be venomous and infectious! It will be DEATH ANGEL's first album ever recorded outside of our home state of California. We will be heading out to Jason's very own Audio Hammer studios for total immersion into what, I can guarantee, will be the heaviest DEATH ANGEL album to date!"

The band plans to post regular updates following their progress in the studio on their MySpace page and on their brand new website (www.deathangel.us), so keep an eye out for that.

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/DEATHANGEL & www.DEATHANGEL.us

Abandon All Ships Sign With Velocity Records/Rise Records [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

February 24, 2010

VELOCITY RECORDS/RISE RECORDS ANNOUNCE FIRST SIGNING: ABANDON ALL SHIPS

Velocity Records/Rise Records are excited to announce their first signing together: Abandon All Ships. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the band spent the majority of 2009 heavily touring North America and unleashing their own unique brand of hardcore, euro and dance music on the masses. Somehow between their time spent on the road and their time spent watching Jersey Shore in true guido fashion, they’ve managed to write a debut full-length album, which is tentatively set to be released at the end of summer. Stay tuned for updates.

Catch Abandon All Ships on their upcoming tour w/A Skylit Drive, I Set My Friends On Fire, and Tides Of Man:

5/28 Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
5/29 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
5/30 Tucson, AZ @ Rock
6/1 Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
6/2 Oklahoma City, OK @ Conservatory

6/3 Tyler, TX @ Knights of Columbus
6/4 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
6/5 Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone
6/6 Nashville, TN @ Rockettown
6/8 Raleigh, NC @ Greene Street Club
6/9 Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

6/10 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
6/11 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance/The Loft
6/12 Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84
6/13 Toledo, OH @ Headliners
6/15 Grand Rapids, MI @ Mixtape
6/16 Dekalb, IL @ House Café

6/17 Des Moines, IA @ House of Bricks
6/18 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground

www.abandonallships.com

www.velocityrecords.com

www.riserecords.com

Dark Funeral To Kick Off European Tour March 5Th [News]

Mark Carras

DARK FUNERAL To Kick Off European Tour March 5th

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL, who recently released their long-awaited new full-length Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus in the US on January 26 via Regain Records, are gearing up for a lengthy European tour with Zonaria, Carach Angren, Nefarium and Akercocke (in the UK only). Dubbed "A Declaration Of Hate - European Tour 2010," the trek will cover 41 shows over 17 countries beginning in Valhall, Sweden on March 5th and closing in the band's hometown of Stockholm on April 19th. Said guitarist Lord Ahriman, "We have prepared a killer set list. And I'm absolutely sure that it'll please both old and new fans alike. Since it’s almost five years since we last toured Europe, we've planned our biggest production yet. Be prepared for a HELL of a show! Not only will this be the biggest production we have ever brought out on the road, it will also be the longest tour we've done since 2001 (Diabolis Interium) and we’re totally looking forward to it!"

DARK FUNERAL
A Declaration Of Hate - European Tour 2010

3/05/2010 Skövde - Valhall, Sweden | http://www.ticnet.se
3/06/2010 Malmö - KB, Sweden | http://www.eventim.se
3/08/2010 Hamburg - Markthalle, Germany | http://www.eventim.de & http://www.ticketmaster.de

3/09/2010 Hannover - Musikzentrum. Germany | http://www.living-concerts.de
3/10/2010 Bochum - Zeche, Germany | http://www.eventim.de
3/11/2010 Dordrecht - Bibelot, Netherlands | http://www.bibelot.net
3/12/2010 Leeds - Rios, United Kingdom | http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
3/13/2010 North Wales - Hammerfest, United Kingdom | https://www.hammerfest.co.uk/tickets/index.php
3/14/2010 Nottingham - Rescue Rooms, United Kingdom | http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk

3/15/2010 London - Underworld, United Kingdom | http://www.seetickets.com
3/16/2010 Zwolle - Hedon,Netherlands | http://www.hedon-zwolle.nl
3/17/2010 Köln - Essigfabrik, Germany | http://www.eventim.de
3/18/2010 Vosselaar - Biebob, Belgium | http://www.biebob.com
3/19/2010 Strasbourg - La Laiterie, France | http://www.digitick.com
3/20/2010 Pratteln - Z7, Switzerland | http://www.eventim.de

3/21/2010 Limoges - CC John Lennon, France | http://www.fnacspectacles.com
3/23/2010 Madrid - Penelope, Spain | http://www.kulturalive.com
3/24/2010 Murcia - Nuevo Garaje, Spain | http://www.kulturalive.com
3/25/2010 Barcelona - Salamandra 1, Spain | http://www.ticketmaster.es
3/26/2010 Marseille - Le Jas Rod, France | http://www.digitick.com
3/27/2010 Annecy - Le Brise Glace, France | http://www.fnacspectacles.com

3/28/2010 Paris - L'Elysee Montmartre, France | http://www.digitick.com
3/30/2010 Rome - Alpheus, Italy | http://www.ticketone.it
3/31/2010 Milan - Magazzini Generali, Italy | http://www.ticketone.it
4/01/2010 Solkan - Masovna Club, Slovenia
4/02/2010 Zagreb - Bogaloo Club, Croatia | http://www.boogaloo.hr
4/03/2010 Bratislava - Randal, Slovakia | http://www.ticketportal.sk

4/04/2010 Zlin - Masters Of Rock Cafe, Czech Republic | http://www.mastersofrock.cz & http://www.ticketportal.cz
4/05/2010 Munich - Backstage, Germany | http://www.eventim.de
4/06/2010 Nürnberg - Hirsch, Germany | http://www.eventim.de & http://www.ticketmaster.de
4/07/2010 Mühltal bei Darmstadt - Steinbruch Theater, Germany | http://www.metaltix.de

4/09/2010 Jena - F-Haus, Germanys | http://ticket69.de
4/10/2010 Berlin - H.O.F 23, Germany | http://www.eventim.de
4/11/2010 Katowice - Mega Club, Poland | http://www.eventim.pl
4/12/2010 Gdansk - Parlament, Poland
4/13/2010 Vilnius - New York, Lithuania | http://www.tiketa.lt
4/14/2010 Riga - Melna Piektdiena, Latvia | http://www.metalshow.lv

4/15/2010 Helsinki - Tavastia, Finland | http://www.tiketti.fi/tapahtuma/6760
4/16/2010 Turku - Klubi, Finland | http://www.tiketti.fi/tapahtuma/6774
4/17/2010 Oulu - Club Teatria, Finland | http://www.tiketti.fi/tapahtuma/6738
4/19/2010 Stockholm - Klubben, Sweden | http://www.tickster.com/c/skrikhult

Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus was recorded at Abyss Studios in Grangärde, Sweden with Peter Tägtgren (Pain, Hypocrisy) and is the band's most technical and varied album to date. DARK FUNERAL, while remaining true to their roots, have taken a great step forward in the evolution of their brand of fine Swedish black metal.

http://www.darkfuneral.se
http://www.myspace.com/darkfuneral
http://www.regainrecords.com

Norma Jean Enter The Studio To Record Fifth Album [News]

Mark Carras

NORMA JEAN ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD FIFTH ALBUM!!

SIGN UP FOR THE NORMA JEAN EMAIL LIST AND GET A FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE LIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SONG "KILL MORE PRESIDENTS," FEATURING CLIPS SHOT BY FANS!

BAND WILL PERFORM ON UPCOMING ROCKSTAR MAYHEM TOUR THIS SUMMER

(NEW YORK, NY) Norma Jean is back in the studio this month to record their fifth studio album and debut for new record label, Razor & Tie. The currently untitled album will be released this summer, and is being recorded in Atlanta, GA at Glow in the Dark Studios with producer Jeremy Griffith.

A new live music video for the demo of the song "Kill More Presidents" is now available as a free download with sign up for the Norma Jean email list. It is comprised of video shot by fans during the EXPLOSIONS 2009 Tour with HORSE The Band and The Chariot. The band ran a contest for fans to submit live concert footage, which was made into a live music video for the new song. A grand prize winner was chosen at random to receive a large prize pack including the existing Norma Jean catalog and products from such companies as Activision, Alternative Press, Rockett Clothing, Keep A Breast, Monster Energy, Denny's and Hot Topic.

Norma Jean have also launched a new fan club to give fans unprecedented access to the beast they call the NORMACHINE. Head to NORMACHINE.com to become an official member and gain exclusive access to custom merch, select meet & greets, and unique contests.

"Kill More Presidents" will appear on the forthcoming release from Norma Jean, out this summer on Razor & Tie. Shortly after the release the band will head out on the road on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, playing the "Mayhem Festival Stage" with Atreyu, In This Moment and 3 Inches of Blood.

"one of noisy hardcore's more convincing and dexterous." Alternative Press

"swinging, furious urgency..." Revolver

"sounds like a thousand rabid children hacking away at a piñata packed with explosives." Decibel

"Norma Jean's hidden strength lies in their dedication to melody." All Music Guide

"Norma Jean sounds like extra time in a brutal pit. Awesome." Kerrang!

"this band kind of totally rules." Altpress.com

"Norma Jean have transcended the metalcore scene entirely .....raw, melodic and extremely angry" Artist Direct

www.normachine.com

www.normajeannoise.com/

Exclusive Interview with David Scotney of Janus [Interview]

Janus is a band based out of Chicago, Illinois. They were formed in 2004 and are signed to REALID/ILG Records. The band has gained popularity on rock radio stations across the U.S. due to their single "Eyesore," and has toured with such bands as All That Remains, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Sevendust, and Sick Puppies.

Red Right Return is the first studio album by Janus and was re-released on September 22, 2009 through REALID Records. First release of this album was in 2008 through Level It Records/Glass Bottom Boat Music.

The name Red Right Return comes from an old saying used by Ship captains to remind themselves when returning home to port to always keep the red buoy on the right side of the ship.

Listen to our exclusive interview with vocalist David Scotney as he tells us about all things Janus and Red Right Return.

Download the Podcast

Circa Survive Releases Time Lapse Making Of Video [News]

Mark Carras

Check out this cool time lapse video on the making of Circa Survive’s Blue Sky Noise cover art!

http://ow.ly/1avO3

http://link.brightcove.com/services/...id=68205292001

Psychostick Drummer Alex Preiss Announces Webcast [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 23, 2010

Psychostick Drummer Alex Preiss Announces Webcast

Psychostick drummer Alex Preiss has announced a live webcast on Thursday, February 25 at 4pm EST.

"I like to do webcasts to make a better connection with our fans,” says Preiss. “I get to meet a lot of them on tour, but there are so many that live in places that we haven't been able to get to yet. Sometimes there are lame age restrictions on shows and kids can't get in. So it's for all of them! Come say hi, ask some questions about whatever, or you could just watch. It's important to me that everyone knows that we are accessible.”

Preiss continues, “I have a webcast coming up on Thursday so that I can talk to our fans about our tour coming up! I'm sure a lot of them have some questions about specific shows, lineup changes, or why I'm too lazy to fold my laundry. This is their chance to ask all of those questions."

Psychostick will hit the road with Green Jelly and Nashville Pussy for a US tour in March. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for unofficial meet-n-greets.

http://www.stickam.com/postcardsandhooks

www.psychostick.com

Dirge Within To Support Fear Factory [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 23, 2010

DIRGE WITHIN TO SUPPORT FEAR FACTORY

(New York, NY) — DIRGE WITHIN has announced their participation in the upcoming "Fear Campaign Tour 2010" along side FEAR FACTORY and WINDS OF PLAGUE. "After six months of touring on Force Fed Lies we took some time off for the holidays and also to prepare for the FEAR FACTORY tour,” says guitarist Shaun Glass.

DIRGE WITHIN is coming off a successful touring year, having completed two full runs with TRIVIUM. Glass continues, "As a long time friend/fan of the band it will be a honor for us to begin our new tour cycle with one of the most bad ass bands on the planet and back with a mind blowing comeback record. Do prepare for a night of ear splitting sonic mayhem from us and more!"

Mar-22 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Mar-23 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

Mar-24 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
Mar-26 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
Mar-27 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Mar-28 Houston, TX @ The Channel @ Wired Live
Mar-30 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Mar-31 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
Apr-01 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Apr-02 Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
Apr-03 Little Rock, AR @ The Village

Apr-05 Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
Apr-06 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre & Club
Apr-09 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Center @ The Grand Ballroom
Apr-10 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

DIRGE WITHIN's debut album, "Force Fed Lies", was released on September 1, 2009 via E1 Music. The CD was mixed by Jeff Rose and Martin "Ginge" Ford of Nott-In-Pill studios in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. Edsel Dope (DOPE) produced the effort alongside Chris Djuricic (Studio One). The album features guest appearances by Corey Beaulieu of TRIVUM and Michael Angelo Batio of NITRO. The cover artwork was created by Stephen Jensen from F3 studios. Fans can purchase / preview here: http://bit.ly/bIKCyL

The "Forever the Martyr" video was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina with director Ramon Boutviseth (TRIVIUM, INCUBUS). You can view that here: http://bit.ly/alwQcr

For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/dirgewithin and http://bit.ly/bfB2Dv for video blogs which are constantly updated!

http://www.myspace.com/dirgewithin
http://www.twitter.com/dirge_within

Soilwork Posts 2nd Studio Blog Update [News]

Mark Carras

For immediate release:

SOILWORK – 2nd Studio Blog Posted Online!

The second studio blog from Swedish modern metal Godfathers SOILWORK, has been published exclusively by various online sources all over the globe. Choose your respective language(s) and enjoy!

English: http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=358970

German: http://www.metalnews.de/?metalid=28&...ghlight_ID=167

French: http://www.noise-web.com/interviews/...Studioblog.htm

BeNeLux: http://www.mindview.be/p/100/3666/mo...t-deel-2-2010-
Norwegian: http://eternalterror.vgb.no/

Swedish: http://www.slavestate.se/?c=1714

Italian: http://www.metalitalia.com/articles/...udio_blog.html

SOILWORK are currently hard at work recording their new album The Panic Broadcast, which is tentatively set to be unleashed this Summer via Nuclear Blast Records. The Panic Broadcast marks the bands first album to feature guitarist/producer/songwriter Peter Wichers since his return to the band in 2008!

www.soilwork.org | www.myspace.com/soilwork | www.nuclearblast.de/soilwork

The Agonist Exclusive Live Concert Available Online [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

EXCLUSIVE LIVE CONCERT OF THE AGONIST AVAILABLE ONLINE

UVTV has posted a live concert of THE AGONIST from their recent tour which as filmed at The Lost Horizon in Syracuse, NY.

The setlist for the show is as follows:

1 - ...and Their Eulogies Sang Me To Sleep

2 - Martyr Art

3 - Rise and Fall

4 - The Tempest

5 - Thank You; Pain

6 - Birds Elope With The Sun

The concert can be viewed at the UVTV website (embed code given there as well)

http://www.undergroundvideotelevisio...-live-concert/

Or on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...141?i=80872327

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Overhead Announce 10th Anniversary tour in Europe [News]

Mark Carras

Finnish progressive rock band Overhead celebrates their 10th anniversary with a European tour. They will hit the road in mid May to play several gigs in five different countries.

Confirmed dates are:

12th May - Russelsheim, Germany
13th May - Basel, Switzerland
14th May - Magdeburg, Germany
15th May - Bielefeld, Germany
16th May - Verviers, Belgium
18th May - Hohenleimbach, Germany
19th May - Bonn, Germany
20th May - Berlin, Germany
21st May - Roggel, Netherlands

22nd May - Lidköping, Sweden

Overhead plays melodic progressive rock that varies from gentle ambient atmospheres, through more traditional rock to heavier moments. The band released 3 studio albums so far: “Zumanthum” (2002), “Metaepitome” (2005), “And We're Not Here After All” (2008) and is currently working on new material. In mid 2009 the band released their first live album and a DVD entitled "Live After All" featuring their performance at the Progrock festival, which took place in February 2009 at the Wyspiański Theater in Katowice, Poland. The live material includes a selection of songs from the band's latest two albums plus a bonus material: live recordings from France, Belgium and Finland filmed between 2007-2008, an interview with the singer Alex Keskitalo and much more! "Live After All" is available in 3 different formats: DVD, limited DVD+CD edition and a limited CD digipak. For full info on the release go to: www.metalmind.com.pl.

During their anniversary tour the band will play a selection of songs from their back catalogue as well as some of their new, as yet unreleased material.

Detailed tour info is available on the Overhead website: www.overhead-band.com

Your Demise Held Searched At Gunpoint At Canadian Border [News]

Mark Carras

YOUR DEMISE HELD, SEARCHED AT GUNPOINT AT CANADIAN BORDER

In an earlier press release, we had stated that nothing said "welcome to America" like getting tased. Apparently we were wrong. YOUR DEMISE guitarist, Stu Paice just posted a rather alarming story on the band's official Tumblr page about how the band was stopped at the Canadian border, searched and held at gunpoint by the police:

"As we headed our back into America from Canada, we decided to head to to Tim Hortons for the Last time before we entered the states.

Shortly after leaving, everyone was full of bagels and coffee, Drifting of to sleep, our rest was interrupted by the sound of 3 Canadian Police Cars. Sirens blasting, we pulled over completely baffled as to why we where being stopped as we had done nothing wrong.

So we stopped at the side of the free-way to the sound of, ‘Driver, get out of the car now’, at this point we had no clue what was going on. So danny gets out and they tell him to stick his hands up and turn around, walk toward the car, we then saw a Police man stick a Gun in Danny back and drag him to the car, Handcuff him and put him the back of the Police car. so we now mental stuff was going through our heads. Next they shouted for the passenger (Pumpjack) to get out, Same thing, GUN, HANDCUFFS, CAR BONNET!.

We started to giggle nervously and heard, ‘All of you , Get out’, so we got out and we were told to put our hands in the air and get down on our knees, the whole time, we where held a Gunpoint by 2 Scumbags.

So we get out in the freezing snow, on the ground and the cop starts to search the van, i mean it was like 24 Jack Bauer shit.

They soon began clear, that they had the wrong people and found it to be a bit of a misunderstanding. So it turns out the car infront of us, well the driver had just shot someone, and we had basically just missed it happen. The Police where responding to it and thought it was us, when in theory they got the wrong car/van.

So an eventful last night in Canada

Stu xx"

Keep up with YOUR DEMISE on tour via their official Tumblr page: http://yourdemiseofficial.tumblr.com/

YOUR DEMISE don't just excel in obliterating audiences at each date of their ongoing North American tour, but they also excel at totally pwning Modern Warfare 2 players over Xbox Live. If you think you've got what it takes to counter the destructive tactics of the UK's finest hardcore export then get to your Xbox 360 console and send a friend request to "EaracheRecords." TODAY, February 23rd at 3pm EST, people on the "EaracheRecords" friends list will have the opportunity to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with YOUR DEMISE. If chosen, you could win cool prizes and the proud distinction of being virtually laid to waste by YOUR DEMISE. This is a chance that doesn't come by often so make sure you're an Xbox Live friend of "Earache Records" and get online at 3pm EST TODAY to join the action.

TODAY at 4pm EST, YOUR DEMISE will be hanging out on Chat Roulette (http://chatroulette.com). For the uninitiated, Chat Roulette is a site that connects random webcam viewers all across the world, puts them into a private chat room and lets users essentially "channel surf" through all the webcams that are online during at a given time. Avid users of the site themselves, YOUR DEMISE are encouraging their fans to try and find the band amongst all of the users they may come across o the site. The first person to correctly identify the band and say the password ("Mood Ring") will in a special prize pack from EARACHE RECORDS.

Catch YOUR DEMISE on tour:

Feb 24 Santos Party House New York, New York
Feb 25 Heirloom Arts Theater Danbury, Connecticut

Feb 26 The Classroom Middletown, New York
Feb 27 Hangar 84 Vineland, New Jersey
Mar 1 Club Octane Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Mar 2 The Lighthouse Frankfort, Illinois
Mar 17 House Of Rock Corpus Christi, Texas
Mar 18 Emo's- Day Show Austin, Texas
Mar 18 White Rabbit- Night show San Antonio, Texas
Mar 19 The Village Little Rock, Arkansas
Mar 21 Gallery 13 Columbus, Georgia

Mar 22 The Warehouse East Ridge, Tennessee

Atticus Metal Tour II w/ UNEARTH, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, THE GHOST INSIDE, VEIL OF MAYA and CARNIFEX

Mar 23 Dayton, OH @ The Attic
Mar 24 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Mar 25 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
Mar 26 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Mar 27 2010 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
Mar 28 2010 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's

Mar 29 2010 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
Mar 31 2010 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Apr 1 2010 Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
Apr 2 2010 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial

For more info on the Atticus Metal Tour II, go to http://www.myspace.com/atticusmetaltour

w/CARNIFEX, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, SUFFOKATE and UPON A BURNING BODY

4/5 Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84
4/6 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
4/7 Nashville, TN @ The Muse
4/8 Little Rock, AR @ The Village
4/9 Nacogdoches, TX @ The Anex
4/10 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
4/11 Metairie, LA @ The High Ground
4/13 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Ballroom
4/14 Waco, TX @ Art Ambush

4/16 Amarillo, TX @ War Legion Underground
4/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
4/18 Albuquerque, NM @ The Compound
4/19 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
4/20 Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse

w/BRING ME THE HORIZON

Jun 21 2010 Fresno, California @ Starline
Jun 22 2010 Bakersfield, California @ Jerrys

Get your copy of IGNORANCE NEVER DIES from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE:http://earache.com/uswebstore/produc...roducts_id/619

For the latest news, music and dates from YOUR DEMISE, check out their
official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/yourdemise

Follow YOUR DEMISE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yourdemise

The Revamped Rocklahoma Festival Announced [News]

Mark Carras

THE REVAMPED ROCKLAHOMA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

ZZ TOP, GODSMACK, BUCKCHERRY, AND TESLA HIGHLIGHT THE 2010 EVENT!

Pryor, OK – Today, festival organizers announced the much anticipated return of ROCKLAHOMA, set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 29, 30, 2010 in Pryor, OK. The new, captivating line-up for ROCKLAHOMA highlights some of the biggest rock bands in the United States from the ‘80s, ‘90s & today!

Established in 2007 as a Classic Rock destination festival, ROCKLAHOMA organizers focused on revamping the 2010 event to encompass a much broader mix of classic, current and up-and-coming rock artists. Mission Accomplished!

The ROCKLAHOMA 2010 line-up includes: ZZ Top, Godsmack, Tesla, Buckcherry, Cinderella, Chevelle, Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Saliva, Saving Abel, Adelitas Way, Janus, Aranda, Burn Halo, Richy Nix, Shaman’s Harvest, Taddy Porter, Like A Storm, Taking Dawn, New Medicine, Year Long Disaster, Brookroyal, Within Reason, Wildstreet, Firstryke, Krank, The Glitter Boys and more very special guests to be announced!

ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons commented, “As life-long residents of ‘Baja, Oklahoma,’ Dusty, Frank and I are looking forward to making the northward trek to Pryor in May. The idea of sharing the stage with so many great, cutting-edge bands out there today is most appealing. It’s like rock ‘n’ roll summer camp; does that make us campers or counselors?”

“The new vision for ROCKLAHOMA is to draw a much wider rock audience by exploring more sides of the genre,” commented Joe Litvag, Senior Vice-President of AEG Live and Executive Consultant to the ROCKLAHOMA organizers. “This is such an amazing location for a multi-day camping festival, and I’m proud of the fact that we’ve been able to bring together some true icons of rock to perform alongside many of the hottest news and established rock acts in the country! It is definitely going to be a holiday weekend to remember,” Litvag concluded.

Three-day passes start at only $95 and will go on-sale on Saturday, February 27th at 10am CST, exclusively at www.rocklahoma.com. Camping add-ons, VIP packages, and seat upgrades will also be offered at the time of purchase. For a full list of amenities, including VIP camping spots, reserved concert seating, and unlimited, all-inclusive food and drink, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

Festival president Mark Nuessle explains the value and experience that Rocklahoma offers by adding, “It has always been a top priority for Rocklahoma to be an affordable experience for all. Where else can the ultimate rock fan see this many artists for under $100? And for our VIP’s to be able to eat and drink for free, at their leisure, as part of the inclusive VIP experience? These are the elements that really make Rocklahoma a one-of-a-kind rock experience!”

ROCKLAHOMA is located just 45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, in Pryor, OK. The “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds is a premiere destination for a multi-day festival, and includes on-site camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, hospitality areas & much more.

For additional information, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

ROCKLAHOMA – Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock!

Dragonforce To Reissue First Two Releases [News]

Mark Carras

Spinefarm Records To Reissue First Two DRAGONFORCE Albums This Tuesday

Spinefarm Records is pleased to announce the reissue of Valley Of The Damned and Sonic Firestorm — the first two full-lengths from Grammy nominated UK extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE! Both titles will street Tuesday February 23, 2010 and feature updated packaging and bonus audio and DVD content.

Formed in 1999, DRAGONFORCE issued their Valley Of The Damned debut in 2003 — an impressive nine-track showcase of their accomplished power metal forays. Containing a host of songs that still rank among the most popular of their output including "Black Fire," "Evening Star" and the title track itself, Valley Of The Damned has been remixed and remastered to allow every aspect of the recording to make maximum impact. "Fans who've heard the original mixes many times might find that the songs sound a bit different now," notes guitarist Herman Li, "but that's how we always wanted the original songs to sound. We just didn't have the time back then to make everything the way we wanted." Previously unreleased studio track "Where Dragons Rule" has now been added to the audio side while the bonus DVD features never-before-seen live footage ("Valley Of The Damned" filmed in Japan), behind-the-scenes material, video commentaries, in-studio interviews and clips, all of it lovingly assembled by Li himself.

Their 2004 follow-up Sonic Firestorm gave the band the chance to hone their skills and push their fast-lane tales of fantasy to a whole new level. They were happy with the record and remain so to this day, which is why the mixing and the mastering remain untouched. Instead, Sonic Firestorm reissues comes with upgraded packaging, an extra track added ("Cry Of The Brave," a song the band wasn't initially comfortable with when it was first written) and a bonus DVD featuring more live footage from Japan, video commentaries, interviews and more.

http://www.dragonforce.com
http://www.spinefarm.fi

Kreator Frontman Comments On 25Th Anniversary Set List [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release :: 22 February 2010

KREATOR FRONTMAN COMMENTS ON 25th ANNIVERSARY SET LIST FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Mille Petrozza, front man & guitarist for German thrash stalwarts KREATOR, shares an update on the band’s upcoming North American tour. The 23-date trek coincides with KREATOR’s 25th anniversary and is slated to launch on March 3rd at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia:

“Hey Freaks,

Right now we are rehearsing our new 2010 anniversary set list. There’s a lot of new stuff that we had to re-learn, some songs we haven't played in a while, plus different stuff from the last album we didn't play at shows in 2009. Thanks for the thousands of votes in our forum regarding the anniversary set list! Of course we can’t play all the requested songs in a ninety minute set, but there will definitely be some tracks that may surprise a couple of you, so be prepared!

Looking forward to playing with our long-time friends in Voïvod again on our upcoming tour. It will take us all across North America and Canada once again. Can’t wait to see Evile, Kataklysm, Nachtmystium, Lightning Swords of Death and Lazarus A.D., as well. This will be a night of total violence, so be there!!!

Also, a big THANK YOU to our German fans for making Hordes Of Chaos 2009's ‘Record of the Year’ in Germany’s most important magazine - Rock Hard! Ihr seid die besten!!!!!”

Support acts will differ. Confirmed line-ups & tour dates are as follows:

KREATOR with Voïvod, Nachtmystium, Evile, and Lazarus A.D.

03/03/10 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA

03/04/10 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
03/05/10 The Palladium – Worcester, MA

03/06/10 Nokia Theater – New York, NY

03/07/10 Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA

03/08/10 Imperial de Quebec – Quebec City, QC – CANADA

03/09/10 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA

03/10/10 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH

03/11/10 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI

03/12/10 The Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL

03/13/10 The Rave - Milwaukee, WI

03/14/10 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

03/16/10 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO

KREATOR with Kataklysm, Evile, Lightning Swords Of Death, and Lazarus A.D.

03/18/10 El Corazon - Seattle, WA

03/19/10 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC – CANADA

03/20/10 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR

03/21/10 Slim’s - San Francisco, CA

03/23/10 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA

03/24/10 House of Blues - San Diego, CA

03/25/10 The Rock - Tucson, AZ

03/27/10 Emo's - Austin, TX

03/28/10 Meridian - Houston, TX

03/30/10 The Club at Firestone - Orlando, FL

Visit KREATOR online at www.MySpace.com/KREATOR and www.YouTube.com/KREATOROFFICIAL.

The official KREATOR merchandise shop is online at www.KREATOR-TERRORSHOP.com.

Mnemic To Shoot Video For Diesel Uterus [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release :: 22 February 2010

DENMARK’S MNEMIC TO SHOOT VIDEO FOR “DIESEL UTERUS”

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will be teaming up with video producer Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company (Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Enslaved) to shoot “Diesel Uterus,” a track off the band’s latest album, Sons Of The System. States guitarist / songwriter Mircea Gabriel Eftemie:

“Once again we will be working with our long-time friend and film director Patric Ullaeus. He has been there for us, each and every time, and it’s been almost 3 years since we have worked together. This time around we are bringing the robots, and all the stage props in order to make a cool and crazy video. I can’t say how excited we are to be hanging out with Patric again - he is a creative force, that has stood behind MNEMIC for a long time, and together we will make an ass-kicking video!”

Regarding the song’s lyrics, Eftemie has previously stated:

"[It’s] about the way technology has changed our way of living. Everybody is dependent on digital devices, mobile phones, computers and especially the internet. If we have Google Earth, what does the military have? Are we safe at all? And is abundance of information a good thing? Definitely good, if you know how to avoid the bad things. The main point is that we should adapt to technology in a correct and balanced way. In reality, we do waste a lot of time. An aspect of the internet is that we end up watching the world most of the day through a screen. It is definitely a heavy topic that requires debate and a heavy song!"

Sons Of The System debuted at #64 on the Billboard Heatseekers (Top New Artist Albums) chart the week following its release. Their fourth studio release, it was recorded at MNEMIC's own studio and at the Antfarm facility in Aarhus, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (Halford, Kataklysm, Behemoth) who also worked with MNEMIC on 2003’s Mechanical Spin Phenomena and 2004’s The Audio Injected Soul.

Phil Demmel, guitarist for Machine Head, has the following praise for the Sons Of The System: “Powerful, pounding and pummeling with a melodic touch. Great record!”

The MNEMIC iPhone application is available for download for Mac/iPhone users at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mnemic/id344922689?mt=8

Visit MNEMIC online at www.MNEMIC.com, www.myspace.com/MNEMIC, and www.SONSOFTHESYSTEM.com.

Gamma Ray & Uriah Heep Albums See North American Release In March [News]

Mark Carras

GAMMA RAY & URIAH HEEP Albums See North American Release In March

DisManic And Knife Fight Media Take A Stab With earMusic!

DisManic Distribution and Knife Fight Media team up to present two new releases from earMUSIC, the international rock and pop label from the entertainment group, Edel. Out in North America for the first time on March 16th, 2010, will be Gamma Ray's To The Metal! and Uriah Heep's Celebration.

Thomas Ziegler, Managing Director of DisManic Distribution, says, "I am very excited to start a new venture with old friends! I have had the pleasure of working with Gunter Ford and his staff at Knife Fight Media during the last 6 years on a number of SPV releases, and Max Vaccaro from Edel is doing a terrific job signing true metal and rock legends to earMusic. Our synergetic team work will make Gamma Ray, Uriah Heep and future albums released under this new deal a great success!"

Max Vaccaro, Director of earMUSIC adds, "After only one year, our label earMUSIC became a true force for rock music in Europe thanks to the success of artists like Chickenfoot, Foreigner, Deep Purple and many others. We're very excited about the US release of the new Uriah Heep Greatest Hits album Celebration and Gamma Ray's new album To The Metal! in collaboration with DisManic and Knife Fight Media; we're sure that these titles will be only the first of a long series of successes in the USA for our label".

Gamma Ray puts out the clarion call to metal heads across the globe with their 10th studio album To The Metal! By far one of the strongest offerings from Gamma Ray in their storied history, To The Metal! proves there is no band better when it comes to classic Heavy Metal. Helloween fans will be delighted to know that vocalist Michael Kiske will team again with Kai Hansen to sing a song together on this album.

Iconic ‘70’s UK rock band Uriah Heep mark their 40th Anniversary with a collection of their classics and two new track offerings in Celebration! Along with twelve beautifully re-recorded and mastered classics, Celebration has two original tracks and features a special edition containing a 45-minute bonus DVD documenting their outstanding live show at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival 2009.

http://www.gammaray.org
http://www.uriah-heep.com
http://www.knifefightmedia.com
http://www.edel.com

Killswitch Engage Exclusive Live Photos Posted [News]

Mark Carras

February 22nd, 2010

For Immediate Release

EXCLUSIVE LIVE PHOTOS OF KILLSWITCH ENGAGE POSTED

The Daily Rock has posted exclusive photos of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE from their recent live performance at Chicago’s House Of Blues along with a review of the show. The photos were taken by Hank Pearl:

http://www.thedailyrock.com/2010/02/...-from-chicago/

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Dark Castle Announces SXSW shows And European Tour [News]

Mark Carras

DARK CASTLE: SXSW Shows + European Tour With Kylesa

The pentatonic thunder of Floridian doom-duo DARK CASTLE will be felt at this year's SXSW, as the band will take part in showcases sponsored by 20 Buck Spin/Profound Lore, BrooklynVegan, Chronic Youth and more.

DARK CASTLE have also secured a supporting slot on Kylesa's Spring European tour, which plows through France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Greece, Finland and Norway, with appearances at several festivals including Metalorgie (France), Impetus (Switzerland) and Asymetry Festival (Poland). The tour will share the stage with Shrinebuilder, Eyehategod, Nachtmystium, Electric Wizard and more along the way.

DARK CASTLE SXSW 2010 shows:
3/17/2010 Emo’s - Austin, TX
Brooklyn Vegan showcase w/ Torche, The Atlas Moth, Withered

3/18/2010 East End Tattoo - Austin, TX
Chronic Youth showcase w/ The Atlas Moth

3/19/2010 Headhunter's - Austin, TX
Profound Lore/20 Buck Spin showcase w/ White Mice, Liturgy, Salome, Coffinworm, Yakuza, The Atlas Moth, The Endless Blockade and more

3/20/2010 Plush - Austin, TX
Giant Steps Productions showcase w/ Irepress, Battlefields, Caspian and more

DARK CASTLE European tour w/ Kylesa:
4/07/2010 Trix - Antwerp, Belgium
4/08/2010 Nantes, France - Metalorgie Festival w/ Baroness

4/09/2010 Santana 27 - Bilbao, Spain
4/10/2010 Porto Rio - Porto, Portugal
4/11/2010 Ritmo & Compas - Madrid, Spain
4/12/2010 Be Cool - Barcelona, Spain
4/13/2010 Le Confort Moderne - Poitiers, France
4/14/2010 Le Grand Mix - Lille, France
4/16/2010 L’autre Canal - Nancy, France
4/17/2010 Impetus Festival - Lausanne, Switzerland w/ Eyehategod

4/18/2010 Grnd Zero Vaise - Lyon, France
4/20/2010 La Maroquenerie - Paris, France w/ Shrinebuilder
4/21/2010 Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany w/ Shrinebuilder, Eyehategod
4/22/2010 Covo - Bologna, Italy
4/23/2010 Bloom - Mezzago - Italy w/ Shrinebuilder
4/24/2010 Kapu - Linz, Austria
4/25/2010 Sfentona Club - Athens, Greece
4/27/2010 Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland
4/28/2010 The Garage - Oslo, Norway

4/30/2010 Asymetry Festival - Wroclaw, Poland w/ Electric Wizard, Shrinebuilder, Zu, Nachtmystium
5/01/2010 Ucho - Gdynia, Poland
5/02/2010 Archiv - Potsdam, Germany

Check out footage of the twosome's psychedelic brutality on Earsplit's new YouTube page:

http://tinyurl.com/ykjcj9p

"...the evil, all-black mirror image of the White Stripes, with the dude on drums, and as the vocalist-guitarist, a tattooed crust-punk princess with the gut-rumbling growl of Skepticism's Matti and the lysergic riffs that split the difference between Rwake's and Neurosis'." - Revolver

"...that is really the best way to describe Dark Castle - fierce, despite all of the dynamic wonders going on." - Terrorizer

"It feels like the kind of album that no matter what they do from here will be sought after in the coming years." - Stonerrock.com

http://www.myspace.com/darkcastlemetal
http://www.myspace.com/atalossrecordings

Foxy Shazam To Play At Spin Magazine's SXSW Party [News]

Mark Carras

FOXY SHAZAM TO PLAY AT SPIN MAGAZINE'S SXSW PARTY FRIDAY MARCH 19TH @ STUBB’S

ALONGSIDE HOLE, SHARON JONES, ROGUE WAVE AND MORE

Foxy Shazam has been chosen to play SPIN magazine's annual SXSW party at Stubb's on Friday, March 19th, alongside Hole, Sharon Jones, Rogue Wave and more. Previously, SPIN selected the Ohio rockers as one of their "10 to Watch in 2010," saying "their songs glitter like diamonds and kick like mules."

Party-goers can get a taste of Foxy's notoriously rambunctious live show, and hear a preview of their upcoming major label debut. The self-titled release, due out on Sire Records April 13th, pulls from influences as varied as Marvin Gaye, Elton John and “Born To Run”-era Bruce Springsteen and is an amalgam of blues, soul, and brash pop bound by a no holds barred punk-rock aesthetic.

Here's a teaser, featuring their first single "Unstoppable": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpsg_rJSREg . You can hear more at www.myspace.com/foxyshazam .

More Bands Announced For Punk Rock Bowling Event [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BYO RECORDS PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL PUNK ROCK BOWLING AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

MAY 6-9 AT SUNSET STATION HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS

3 DAYS OF PUNK ROCK, BOWLING, GAMBLING AND BOOZE

MORE BANDS ADDED TO AN ALREADY STELLAR LINEUP!!

JUST ADDED:

AGAINST ME!, ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMME’S, TSOL,

ADOLESCENTS, FILTHY THIEVING BASTARDS STRETCH MARKS

BANDS JOIN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED LINEUP THAT INCLUDES

FLOGGING MOLLY, NOFX, YOUTH BRIGADE, F**CKED UP, THE REVIVAL TOUR
AND MANY MORE!

LIMITED EARLY BIRD SPECIAL WEEKEND PASSES

GO ON SALE THIS MONDAY FEB. 22

$70 FOR ALL THREE NIGHTS!!

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND HOTEL BOOKING
AVAILABLE NOW AT PUNKROCKBOWLING.COM

—BYO Records is excited to announce that AGAINST ME!, ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES, TSOL, ADOLESCENTS, FILTHY THIEVING BASTARDS and STRETCH MARKS have been added to the lineup for the 12th annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival. The bands join a previously announced lineup that includes FLOGGING MOLLY, NOFX, YOUTH BRIGADE, F**CKED UP, THE REVIVAL TOUR and many more.

This year’s event will take place May 6-9, 2010 at Sunset Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hotel and bowling registration is now available at the newly revamped PunkRockBowling.com site. Beginning this Monday, Feb. 22, a limited number of “Early Bird Special Weekend Passes” will be available for purchase on the PRB website. The passes, selling for $70, include admission for all 3 nights of the festival in the outdoor amphitheatre at Sunset Station.
There is NO service charge for all tickets purchased directly through www.PunkRockBowling.com .

Now in its 12th year, Punk Rock Bowling features an all ages outdoor amphitheatre as well as a 21+ indoor lounge for late night shows. Celebrating the independent music community, this year 850 bowlers are expected to be among 210 participating teams. Made up of industry insiders (bands, agents, managers, fanzines, radio stations, labels, punk rock clothing and merchandise companies), and now, for the first time in the 12 year history, open to the general public, Punk Rock Bowling is one of the largest and most recognized indie music events of the year.

The hugely popular Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament is back to kick off the weekend as well as an expanded music program over a 3-day span in Las Vegas. The entire hotel has been blocked out for event attendees along with additional rooms at surrounding hotels. Book your hotel and register your bowling team at the www.PunkRockBowling.com site.

In Honor Of Johnny Cash Feb 26th is Wear Black Friday! [News]

Mark Carras

If you are on Twitter, please help us get the word out. Use the hashtag #wearblack on Feb 26th and Give Mr. Cash a well deserved Trending Topic for his birthday! Use the url http://tinyurl.com/wearblack to let people know why. Thanks.

The Cash family, Rick Rubin and Lost Highway Records are coming to you to ask a favor.

Next Friday, February 26, 2010 is Johnny Cash's 78th birthday and to celebrate his life, we're encouraging everyone - worldwide - to wear black for Johnny on his birthday.

Since you (the fans) are in a position to spread the gospel far and wide, we would like to ask that you use every resource to help us get the word out in anyway you are able. This includes your personal blogs, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, having you wear black on 2/26 to remember Johnny and the voice he gave to the poor and beaten-down.

What You Can Do:
* Wear Black on February 26
* Post "Wear Black For Johnny" reminers to your website
* For those of you on Facebook:
Attend the "Johnny Cash's 78th Birthday" Event (http://awe.sm/50iWn)

Post information to your wall
Upload photo of yourself wearing black to your profile
Invite your friends to join
* Email or Tweet information to your friends/fans letting them know you're wearing black for Johnny on 2/26 and encouraging them to wear black too.

Thanks ahead of time for participating. And, if you haven't pre-ordered your copy of Johnny Cash's album, "American VI: Ain't No Grave," (which will be released in conjunction with his birthday next week), what are you waiting for?

Kittie To Debut Their Latest Video On Mtv2's Headbangers Ball [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KITTIE TO DEBUT THEIR LATEST VIDEO ON MTV2'S HEADBANGERS BALL

New York, NY - KITTIE will be making their MTV2 Headbangers Ball debut of their new music video "Sorrow I Know" Monday night, February 22 at 3am ET/PT. "We had so much fun making the "Sorrow I Know" video in NYC back in July 2009”, says front woman Morgan Landers. Directed by David Brodsky (HATEBREED, ALL THAT REMAINS, SUICIDE SILENCE), this is the bands second video to be released from their latest album "In The Black" released on E1 back in September 2009. Landers continues, "It has always been a desire of ours to make a more cinematic themed video. The costumes, the make-up and the set were all exactly what we envisioned. David Brodsky did such a wonderful job!"

KITTIE is gearing up to head out on their headlining US tour along side God Forbid. The tour will run from coast to coast in the US and select Canadian cities. Periphery will open the tour from March 3-12 and Gwen Stacy will open the remaining dates.

03 Mar Toronto, ON. Opera House

04 Mar Montreal, QC. Underworld

06 Mar Sayreville, NJ. Starland Ballroom

07 Mar Raleigh, NC. Volume 11

09 Mar Allentown, PA. Crocodile Rock

10 Mar Huntington, WV. V Club

11 Mar Covington, KY. Mad Hatter

12 Mar Travers City, MI Streeters

13 Mar Dayton, OH McGuffy's

14 Mar Milwaukee, WI. The Rave

16 Mar Waterloo, IA. Spicoli's Rock Garden

17 Mar Mt. Clemens, MI Hayloft

19 Mar Columbus, OH. Al Rosa Villa

20 Mar Flint, MI. Machine Shop

21 Mar Cleveland, OH. Peabodys

23 Mar New York, NY. BB Kings

24 Mar Foxborough, MA. Showcase Live

25 Mar Manchester, NH. Rocko's Rock Club

26 Mar Orono, ME. Ultra Lounge

27 Mar Poughkeepsie, NY. The Chance

KITTIE was founded in 1996 by sisters Mercedes and Morgan Lander. They were just 15 and 17 years of age when their first C.D., “Spit”, was released on NG/Artemis records. “Spit” was quickly Certified Gold and to date, they have sold well over 1,250,000 units worldwide with 4 Albums and 2 EP’s under their belts.

For additional info, please visit:

http://www.twitter.com/OFFICIALKITTIE

http://www.myspace.com/officialkittie

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pa...36243514?ref=s

http://www.youtube.com/user/kittiechannel

Enslaved: Behind-The-Scenes Dvd To Accompany New Release [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

ENSLAVED: BEHIND-THE-SCENES DVD TO ACCOMPANY NEW RELEASE

Guitarist / songwriter Ivar Bjørnson & the members of ENSLAVED have issued their second studio report on their new album:

“First of all I would like - on behalf of the whole band - to thank everybody out there for the massive feedback and support you’ve shown since we started spreading the news of recording a new album. A lot of interesting questions came in for the video Q & A. People have commented both on Facebook and Myspace – we’ve chosen to take that as a compliment and an inspiration!

“There will be another round of Q & As compiled from questions sent in by everyone wishing to do so – it will be announced when another round of question-harvesting is due. Also, someone mentioned that they would like to see these studio reports in a video version. We have something for you too! As we are recording, we are also filming quite a lot - from the actual recordings in the studio, as well as around the studio discussing gear, bringing along the camera for the occasional trip to the pub for beer sampling, celebrating [keyboard player] Herbrand [Larsen]’s birthday with Demonaz [of IMMORTAL] and other friends, filming trips to festivals, and on tour while the album is being made. It is all going to be some kind of ‘behind the scenes’ thing that we will release in connection with the release. More details on that later.

“We are at the stage where things are starting to really take shape. All ‘basics’ are in place: drums, bass and rhythm guitars. [Lead guitarist] Ice Dale and I have been through a round of adding some dubs, melodic leads and effects; we’ll do some acoustics next before the keyboard, organ and vocal departments overtake the studio for a while before [adding] additional percussion. Ice’s leads and my wacko-effects will be the last thing to be added. Parts of April will have other focuses: we are artists in residence at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg (NL) and will do a short week’s worth of supporting Arch Enemy on the ‘Metal Hammer Meltdown’ Tour of the U.K. Coming back from all that, we will be heading for Örebro and Jens Bogrens Fascination Street for the mixing.

“We are pretty confident that we have found a golden ore in terms of the production. It can be a hassle setting up the recording ourselves, but having the technical competence of Herbrand combined with the really strong convictions on how we should sound within the band is the best combination for the recording at the point we’re at. I am not sure it is the right way to go for every band. It probably wasn’t the right way to go for us some years ago – but now we’ve come to the point were certain aspects of the creation needs to be fully controlled by ourselves in order to take that extra leap forward.

“Again it will be me and Grutle [Kjellson, bassist & vocalist] doing the lyrics. Grutle’s the first one to have complete lyrics ready and they look great. Again, we have deeply resonating and multi-layered, metaphoric lyrics with his unique mythological references. My own scribbling is slowly taking shape, and I feel we have found our strongest, most ambitious and most challenging concept so far. It should be interesting both as just words to music as well as trigging more ‘philosophical’ contemplations. You chose.

‘Oslo, Norway - February 2010: Religious fundamentalists are giving speeches where they openly threaten society with terror and death for not living by certain dogmas – including punishing homosexuals with death. The Norwegian Black and Extreme Metal artists chose to…?’ (to be continued…)”

View the four-part video footage of ENSLAVED answering fan-submitted questions (via Facebook, MySpace and Twitter) at www.youtube.com/user/enslavedofficial

Stay posted on ENSLAVED’s time in the studio at www.myspace.com/ENSLAVED, www.ENSLAVED.no, and www.youtube.com/user/enslavedofficial.

Meshuggah’s Alive Dvd Debuts At #8 [News]

Mark Carras

For Immediate Release

MESHUGGAH’s ALIVE DVD DEBUTS AT #8

In space, no one can hear you… unless you scream.

Sweden’s most renowned technical extremists MESHUGGAH have done it again. Their first live DVD, Alive, has sold 3,000 copies since its release on February 9th and has debuted at #8 on the Nielsen SoundScan Top Music DVD Video chart. Sharing the Top 10 slots are Michael Jackson, Celtic Thunder, Reba McEntire, Celtic Woman, Beyonce, Pink, Il Divo, and Journey.

Shot by director/producer Ian McFarland of Killswitch Productions during MESHUGGAH’s 2009 North American tour and their 2008 performance at the Loudpark Festival in Tokyo, Japan, Alive contains concert footage of selections from the band’s Billboard Top 200-charting 2008 release, obZen, in addition to their time-tested career staples. Gracefully interlacing the live tracks are behind-the-scenes vignettes shot in black & white that give Alive a concert film feel so unlike many of the live DVDs currently on the market. The result is a visceral, visual abduction into the band’s metric insanity-in-action.

Alive comes with a bonus live audio CD containing twelve tracks.

Visit MESHUGGAH online at www.MESHUGGAH.net and www.myspace.com/MESHUGGAH.

To hear RockMyMonkey's exclusive interivew with director Ian McFarland CLICK HERE

Overkill To Debut Their Latest Video On Mtv2's Headbangers Ball [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OVERKILL TO DEBUT THEIR LATEST VIDEO ON MTV2'S HEADBANGERS BALL

New York, NY - OVERKILL will be making their MTV2 Headbangers Ball debut of their new music video "Bring Me The Night" Monday night, February 22 at 3am ET/PT. "Doing 'Bring Me the Night' was a killing experience," Ellsworth says. This is the second OVERKILL video directed by Kevin Custer (Hatebreed, Testament and Suffocation). Ellsworth continues, "It's key for us to be represented in the correct light, and light is the key here."

The Band recently sold 4,264 copies of their 25-year anniversary record IRONBOUND in the first week of its release. IRONBOUND has charted at 168 on the Billboard Top 200 and charted extremely well among major markets such as New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. This is the bands biggest first week since their 1994 record "W.F.O".

OVERKILL is currently on tour in Europe along side SUICIDAL ANGELS, SAVAGE MESSIAH and CRIPPER. View dates here [http://bit.ly/bJH0z2]. OVERKILL filmed a video for "Bring Me The Night" last month in Brooklyn, NY with director Kevin Custer (HATEBREED, TESTAMENT, SUFFOCATION). View the video here [http://bit.ly/b2apDP].

OVERKILL has also announced their signature 25th Anniversary tour entitled KILLFEST 2010. The tour will span the length of the U.S., hitting spots in Canada with one final show at New York City’s Nokia Theater. Support duties coming from VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBINGER, EVILE and WOE OF TYRANTS. Dates can be found below.

April 2010

1 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero

2 Worcester, MA The Palladium

3 Hartford, CT Webster Hall

4 Quebec City, QC Imperial de Quebec

5 Montreal, QC FouFounes

6 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theater

7 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts

8 Detroit, MI Blondies

9 Chicago, IL The Metro

10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

11 Minneapolis, MN Station 4

13 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre

15 Vancouver, BC Red Room

16 Seattle, WA El Corazon

17 Portland, OR Roseland Theater

18 San Francisco, A The Grand Ballroom

19 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

20 Los Angeles CA House of Blues

21 San Diego, CA House of Blues

22 Phoenix, AZ O.K.’s

23 Tucson, AZ The Rock

24 Farmington, NM Gators

25 Tulsa, OK Marquee

26 Austin, TX Emu’s

27 Houston, TX Scout Bar

28 Dallas, TX Trees

29 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall

30 Springfield, VA Jaxx

May 2010

1 New York City Nokia Theater Times Square

For more information on OVERKILL and KILLFEST tickets visit: http://www.wreckingcrew.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/overkill

Whitesnake Signs With Frontiers Records [News]

Mark Carras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Frontiers Records & WHITESNAKE Join Forces

FRONTIERS RECORDS SIGNS THE LEGENDARY BAND FOR NEW ALBUM WORLD-WIDE

NAPOLI, ITALY - Frontiers Records is very proud to announce the signing of legendary rock band WHITESNAKE.

David Coverdale and band are gearing up for their latest endeavour. WHITESNAKE has already started composing new material that promises to deliver one of the finest chapters in WHITESNAKE'S career. “We are off to a very good start, with the new songs taking positive shape. It feels good, fresh & exciting,” explains Coverdale.

The next release already feels like a solid, natural progression to their last opus, the successful, critically acclaimed ‘Good To Be Bad’ album, awarded by the influential Classic Rock magazine as “Best Album of the Year” in 2008. “As always, we want to take it to the next level,” states’ Coverdale. “I feel that with the last album we achieved a strong WHITESNAKE ‘cocktail’ that comfortably embraced & mixed all the previous musical aspects & styles of the band’s history, while taking our identity a little further... all on one album..."

Born in 1977, WHITESNAKE have been among the most influential representatives of the their genre, having produced numerous rock music classics such as ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘Is This Love’, ‘Still Of The Night’, ‘Fool For Your Loving’, ‘Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City’ or ‘Walking In The Shadows Of The Blues’.

Coverdale said the production team for the new album will most likely be the infamous Brutal Brothers, or Los Bros Brutalos, who handled the recording of "Good To Be Bad”. “The new songs are in the very familiar and recognizable WHITESNAKE territory of soulful, bluesy, melodic power rock, with a couple of ballads thrown in for good measure... It can’t be a WHITESNAKE album without ballads, mate!”

WHITESNAKE have conquered the love and respect of the audiences all over the world with their driving shows and music. The new album promises to follow in the steps of a great heritage of solid and timeless songs.

For more information, please visit www.whitesnake.com and www.frontiers.it

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Castle Grayskull Album Now Streaming In Its Entirety [News]

Mark Carras

Standby Records has posted Castle Grayskull's new album 'To Live As Brutes' online in its entirety, you can stream the album at this location http://standbyrecords.net/2010/2/18/...s-entirety-now. 'To Live As Brutes' is available now via digital retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, Shockhound, and Zune.

The band is currently on the road in support of the album, here are their upcoming tour dates:

2/19 West Palm Beach, FL - Ground Control
2/20 Ft. Meyers, FL - Ethos
2/21 Panama City, FL - Crazy Marlin's
2/23 Arlington, TX - Phil's
2/27 Phoenix, AZ - Old World Brewery
3/02 Oklahoma City, OK - The Tree Venue
3/04 Harlan, KY - The Harlan Center
3/05 Memphis, TN - T.H.A.T. Church
3/06 Cape Giradeau, MO - 4H

3/07 Terre Haute, IN - The Terre Haut Music Venue
3/12 Trufant, MI - Maple Valley Complex
3/13 Portage, MI - The Portage Center
3/14 Lansing, MI - Lansing Community Center
3/21 Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar