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Rock For Japan
On March 11, 2011 one of the biggest natural disasters hit the country of our close friends in Japan. The earthquake, the tsunami and the nuclear devastation and the resulting inapprehensible pictures on TV left us in sadness and depression and caused a feeling that something needed to be done to help.
The original idea by the label AOR Heaven simply was to release a melodic rock/hard rock charity album for Japan and to donate all profit of the sales income of this CD to the Red Cross in Japan. An e-mail was sent to some bands in order to find out if any of them would be interested in participating in this project. From this point on, the idea started to move and caused massive feedback. Within the first 24 hours after this message had been sent, more than 20 highly profiled bands and artists from all over the world already had offered to take part by contributing previously unreleased material each.
Since many of these bands have got a long history which is heavily connected to the Japanese country and its loyal friends for these special kinds of musical styles, this participation means a lot for them. The songs you can hear on this record come deeply from their hearts and even though this seems to be just a small thing that can be done, all these little pieces – and this also includes the income of this project and the donations as a result of it – will be one part of an over-all big puzzle that may help in the end.
CD 1:
1. FM - Kissed
2. Tommy Heart - And I Know
3. Grand Illusion - Yumi‘s Eyes
4. Harlan Cage - Sinner‘s Groove
5. Fiona - Love Along The Way
6. Dan Reed - I Don’t Mind
7. Tony Harnell - One Way Ride
8. Grand Design - Love Will Shine The Way
9. White/Norgren - Message Of Love
10. Hartmann feat. Tobias Sammet - Brother’s (Live)
11. Brian McDonald - In Too Deep
12. Shotgun Symphony - The One
13. Brett Walker - Good Enough
14. Peter Beckett - Too Many Reasons
15. Poison Sun - Russian Racketeers
16. Big Nature - One Way Ride
17. Legs Diamond - Missing A Part
CD 2:
1. Soul Doctor - You’re All That I Want (Single Remix)
2. Crown Of Thorns - I Won’t Wait *
3. Harem Scarem - Easier
4. Robin Beck - The One *
5. Torben Schmidt - Run Away
6. Mark Spiro - Say Your Prayers
7. House Of Lords - Spirit Of Love *
8. Mitch Malloy - Anything At All (Live)
9. Dogface - Fired
10. Kane’d - Rock Against The D.J.
11. Royal Hunt - Back To Square (Live)
12. M.ill.ion - What I Want
13. Johnny Lima - Nowhere Left To Go
14. Tommy Denander - Where Is The Fire
15. Chris Laney - Coming Home
16. Bulletrain - Take Me To The Sun
17. Subsignal - Wingless
* = previously released
everything else = previously unreleased
http://www.facebook.com/rockforjapan
Whitesnake – Live At Donington 1990
The fans demanded it … Whitesnake’s “Live At Donington 1990” DVD/live double CD set will now be available on June 3 in Europe and June 7 in North America, via Frontiers Records. Since the inception of http://www.whitesnake.com more than ten years ago, this DVD has been the most requested product from fans of the band.
On August 18, 1990 Whitesnake headlined the legendary Monsters Of Rock at Castle Donington festival (now known as Download). Whitesnake’s performance at the festival was one of the most memorable events on the “Liquor & Poker World Tour” that saw the band play sold-out shows to over one million people. This incredible, never-before-seen, visual footage captures one of the most musically-intense Whitesnake line-ups performing in front 70,000+ fans. Mixed in glorious 5.1 and living, breathing stereo, it’s the next best thing to actually being there! Whitesnake 1990 featured guitar greats Steve Vai and Adrian Vandenberg, bassist Rudy Sarzo, drummer Tommy Aldridge and of course, incomparable frontman David Coverdale.
The “Live At Donington 1990” DVD also includes a substantial gallery of never before seen stills of the band on the “Liquor & Poker World Tour 1990”, plus an intimate behind-the-scenes documentary of the making-of the “Slip Of The Tongue” album. Please see below for the respective double CD and DVD track listings.
“Live At Donington 1990” will be available as a 2-CD set, a DVD coverpack, a combo 2-CD + DVD in digipak and a digital edition.
LIVE AT DONINGTON 1990 DVD track listing:
1. Slip Of The Tongue
2. Slide It In
3. Judgement Day
4. Slow An Easy
5. Kitten’s Got Claws
6. Adagio For Strato
7. Flying Dutchman Boogie
8. Is This Love
9. Cheap An’ Nasty
10. Crying In The Rain (featuring Tommy Aldridge drum solo)
11. Fool For Your Loving
12. For The Love Of God
13. The Audience Is Listening
14. Here I Go Again
15. Bad Boys
16. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City
17. Still Of The Night
18. Bonus content: The Making of Slip of the Tongue; Slide Show
LIVE AT DONINGTON 1990 CD 1 track listing:
1. Slip Of The Tongue
2. Slide It In
3. Judgement Day
4. Slow An Easy
5. Kitten’s Got Claws
6. Adagio For Strato
7. Flying Dutchman Boogie
8. Is This Love
9. Cheap An’ Nasty
10. Crying In The Rain (featuring Tommy Aldridge drum solo)
LIVE AT DONINGTON 1990 CD 2 track listing:
1. Fool For Your Loving
2. For The Love Of God
3. The Audience Is Listening
4. Here I Go Again
5. Bad Boys
6. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City
7. Still Of The Night
WhoCares: Ian Gillan, Tommy Iommi & friends
Hamburg based earMUSIC, the international pop/rock label of entertainment Group Edel, is proud to announce the release of the debut CD single by WhoCares on May 9, 2011.
All rock fans surfing the internet are already aware of the many rumours and semi-official news about this music project – one that simply seemed “too exciting to be true”. What hides behind this new band name is in fact the renewed musical union between legendary Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, with none other than Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, the undisputed master of heavy guitar riffs. The duo has recorded two brand-new songs with the intent to support the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia. Both Gillan and Iommi have spent a lot of time in Armenia, fallen in love with the country and the people and have dedicated a lot of work to a nation still shocked after the earthquake that struck Armenia on December 7, 1988 at 11:41 am. The collaboration of Gillan and Iommi, who have worked together before on the Sabbath album “Born Again”, is in itself incredible news for all rock and metal fans and will be the best of surprises to get to know who is completing the band: none other than Jon Lord on keyboards (“Mr. Hammond”, partner with Gillan on all the Deep Purple classics), Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, ex-Metallica bass player Jason Newsted and HIM guitar player Mikko Lindström are also featured on the two new songs. There is no doubt that this is the biggest ever supergroup to release new material in 2011.
WhoCares will release the 2 new songs on digital download and limited edition CD single on May 9, 2011: “Out Of My Mind” (an epic hard rock classic, destined to remain in time as a hard rock milestone) and “Holy Water”. The CD single will also contain the videoclip of “Out Of My Mind” and a 40-minute documentary that shows Gillan’s and Iommi’s involvement with the Armenia cause over the years. Ian Gillan said: “The idea came as Tony and I flew back from Yerevan together after being inspired by the enthusiasm of everyone there to get this thing done. It was brilliant working with Tony again after all these years; he makes life easy for a singer. The other guys need no introduction, do they?” Tony Iommi added: “Some twenty years ago when the call came, I thought, well at least I’ve helped, but it was going to Armenia and seeing the actual devastation caused by the earthquake that really made me realize that funds were still needed. Despite all the money that was raised last time, here was a music school doing their best, forgotten, in basic tin sheds. After the warmth and honour bestowed upon us during our visit, we just had to help make a difference and get the school re-built. And what better way than to hook up with some of rock’s greatest players and my old mate Ian, both an honour and a pleasure.”
Final cover artwork for Neil Daniels’ upcoming Journey book
Here you can find the final cover artwork for Neil Daniels upcoming book, entitled “Don’t Stop Believin’ – The Untold Story Of Journey”. It will be published by Omnibus Press on May 3, 2011.
AOR legend Paul Sabu signs deal with Z Rock Records
Paul Sabu has been credited with production/mixing on no less than fourteen platinum and eleven gold records. He also produced Shania Twain’s first CD. Paul Sabu is also regarded as one of the all time AOR gods!
Z Rock Records are extremely proud to announce the signing of Paul Sabu to a multi album contract that also sees Paul committed to finally appearing exclusively live at Z Rock 2012, his first ever UK appearance!
Paul Sabu released the classic album “Heartbreak” in 1985. However he’s best known for his work with his band Only Child plus an arsenal of artists such as David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Little Caesar, Lee Aaron, Madonna, Malice, Robbie Neville, The Motels, The Nelsons, Prince, John Waite, Tattoo Rodeo and many more.
Paul Sabu is held in such high regard that Paul’s band Only Child’s self-titled debut album from 1988 was voted No. 22 out of 40 on Kerrang’s ‘Best AOR Albums Of All Time” list in 2005. Most recently, the fans of Kerrang! have voted Paul Sabu as their second favourite AOR vocalist of all time.
Z Head Mark Alger commented: “Paul and I talked ten years ago about working together and I'm now pleased to finally welcome him to the Z roster. I personally hold my copies of the Sabu and Only Child CDs as some of my favourites of all time. Personally I am also very proud to be the person who finally brings Paul to England for his debut performance we've waited for far too long!”
Z will release “Call Of The Wild” on July 4.
Journey to come back with their new album "Eclipse"
Frontiers Records are pleased to announce the release of Journey’s forthcoming studio album, “Eclipse”, in Europe on May 27, 2011.
“Eclipse” is Journey’s fifteenth studio album and shows the band at the peak of their creative juices, truly regenerated after the blistering success of their last studio album, “Revelation”.
Following the release of “Eclipse”, Journey will launch the “Eclipse Tour”, which will kick off with a 7 dates arena tour in the UK/Eire, together with Styx and Foreigner and will then hit Germany, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia, France and – for the first time ever – Italy.
“I’m in love with this record, which I haven’t said about one of our albums for a long time,” says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. “It’s a rock record and it sounds amazing.” Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued: “We’ve got a lot of hits to play and there’s plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we’re gonna mix it up. We haven’t toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we’re really looking forward to this run.”
In an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described “Eclipse” as ‘a concept record with some spiritual themes to it … pretty tough, hard hitting stuff.’ Jonathan continued: “We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general.”
The new album release will be preceded by the digital release of the single “City Of Hope” on April 4.
Journey toured the world for two years in support of their 2008 release, “Revelation”. More than a million fans attended the shows and welcomed new lead singer Arnel Pineda. Completing the Journey line-up are Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals). “Revelation” marked the band’s biggest first week’s sales in more than a decade, debuting at # 5 on the Billboard 200 in June 2008 and with chart entries in the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. “Revelation” earned the band their 11th platinum album certification to date, leading The New York Times to declare that ‘the band … feels alive’.
Since their formation in 1973, Journey has earned 19 top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums in the US. The band’s “Greatest Hits” album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of diamond certified album holders. The group also received a star on Hollywood’s “Walk Of Fame” in 2005.
Almah back in the studio
Brazilian metallers Almah, led by singer, composer and producer Edu Falaschi (Angra), enter the Norcal Studios in São Paulo on May 2 to record the material for their long awaited 3rd album, the follow-up of successful “Fragile Equality” (2008). The line-up remains the same: Edu Falaschi – vocals, Felipe Andreoli – bass, Marcelo Barbosa – guitars, Paulo Schroeber – guitars, Marcelo Moreira – drums. The release of the album, as yet untitled, is planned for September 2011 worldwide.
Official website: http://www.almah.com.br
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/almahedufalaschi
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.almah
Twitter: http://twitter.com/OfficialAlmah
Daedalus - Motherland
Daedalus are proud to announce that their third album, “Motherland”, will be released on May 2, 2011. It contains 11 songs pervaded with strength, melody and contemplation. The lyrics offer different points of view concerning the uneasiness in today’s world and analyze some peculiar elements that may lead to an inexorable crumbling of the modern society. Roland Grapow (Helloween, Masterplan) mixed the album and played a killer guitar solo, Trevor (Sadist) and Elisa Montaldo (Il Tempio delle Clessidre) appear respectively as guest singer and main keyboardist. The artwork has been drawn by Davide Nadalin (Threshold, Extrema, Vision Divine, Sadist). The album got a very accurate production and is a fresh-sounding, heavy and enthralling. “Motherland” will be distributed by Galileo Records and Gonzo Multimedia. In the meantime, here you can taste a brief excerpt from the title track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cfTbwJzn24
URL
http://www.progdaedalus.it
NeraNature – Foresting Wounds
Nera, vocalist of Polish metal band Darzamat, reveals new details on her forthcoming debut solo album, “Foresting Wounds”, which will be released under the moniker NeraNature by Metal Mind Productions on May 9. Earlier, in April, a radio single, entitled “Shattered”, will be released to promote the album, along with the cover song “The World Is Not Enough” from the repertoire of Garbage.
NeraNature was founded by Nera in 2009. The project appeared as a space where the air is filled with matters lingering in her head, a bit more intimate, private and sometimes bizarre and freakish. “I've been waiting for a long time for the right place and time to find an outlet for my personal thoughts and beliefs. This is the time and place”, explains Nera.
The name of the band is a combination of two words: Nera, the nickname of the vocalist, and Nature, referring to a reflection on a deep connection with the environment. It can also be interpreted as the nature of Nera – a diversity of views reflected in the songs. The feminine character of lyrics imbued with the feminist outlook on life constitutes one of the most significant elements of the projects, touching upon such issues as man’s detachment from nature and running away from himself/herself.
URLs:
http://www.myspace.com/neranature
http://www.neranature.pl
Z Rock 2011 details
We are now 2 months out from Z Rock 2011 and it’s with great pleasure that we are able to reveal the running order for the entire day. Tickets have been ticking over as expected with people travelling from as far away as South Korea, Mexico and the USA . There are limited discounted hotel rooms available via a special code which you receive when you purchase your tickets via the Z site at http://www.zrecords.net . These rooms are available on a first come first served basis and we emphasize these are limited. For details for mail orders, call +44 (0)1695 629917 or e-mail rockrockprod@btinternet.com , for credit card orders, call +44 (0)1384 230726
Once again Marshall amplification have joined us as sponsors and Chris Nelson from Hair Metal Haven/Phoenix Radio will be our official companion.
Schedule:
Doors: 12 noon
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm DAYLIGHT ROBBERY. The band is a highly melodic English outfit with a great new album, which is currently under production. For FireHouse and Dokken fans.
1:35 pm - 2:15 pm SACRED HEART. The band has a new album underway and return after their appearance at Z Rock 2007.
2:35 pm - 3:15 pm TARA'S SECRET. Having already attracted a fair bit of attention over the past few years, we thought it was time Tara’s Secret played at Z Rock.
3:40 pm - 4:40 pm TAKARA. The debut appearance from LA's Takara on UK soil, a must for all to see!
5:05 pm - 6:10 pm MADMAX, featuring Michael Voss (Casanova). This will be MadMax's first UK appearance in 25 years!
6:35 pm - 7:40 pm ARABIA. It's nearly 10 years to the day since Arabia’s last UK appearance. A new album is out June 4, but we hope to have copies available at this year’s show!
8:05 pm - 9:05 pm LEGION. The bands debut live performance, with a critically acclaimed debut and the all new “Code Of Honour” being released on April 4. All eyes will be on Legion.
9:40 pm - til close IT BITES. Highly regarded by many as one of England’s best rock acts, It Bites add a different twist to the day’s events. If you haven't seen them live, make sure you do
See You all there!
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