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| JUNE 2009 |
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| H A R D R O C K S P E C I A L I S T S |
| TYRANT: Australian metal act, TYRANT - now have 8 songs available for listening/download at their My Space page including their first new song from their up-coming, "25th Anniversary" CD release - slated for mid 2009 release. Another new tune will be uploaded in late June titled, Running. The new song is titled, "Defenders Of The Faith" (a salute to 'Old School' metal bands) contains that typical TYRANT crunch, albeit with a slightly modern and far heavier sound - showcasing another chest beating anthem. Vocalist, Neil Steel (who also shares frontman duties with hard rockers ROADKILL ) has now almost fully recovered from his 'head on' car crash in August 2008 with TYRANT recently re-commencing the recording process. The working title for the up-coming CD is not surprisingly titled, "Head On" . Info:www.myspace.com/tyrantaustralia |
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| CD REVIEWS 2009 |
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| HEAVEN & HELL: Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice - released the first new album since their 1992 release, "Dehumanizer". The highly anticipated album, "The Devil You Know" - is now available.
Track Listing: 1. Atom & Evil, 2. Fear, 3. Bible Black , 4. Double the Pain , 5. Rock & Roll Angel , 6. The Turn of the Screw, 7. Eating the Cannibals, 8. Follow the Tears, 9. Neverwhere, 10. Breaking into Heaven . The new LP was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, U.K. where the 1992 Black Sabbath album, "Dehumanizer" was also recorded. |
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| CHICKENFOOT: US
rock 'supergroup' CHICKENFOOT - release their "self-titled" album in June. The band features former Van Halen/Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar, Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony and world renowned electric guitarist Joe Satriani. The band is already being hailed as one of the most, exciting rock and roll guitar bands since Led Zeppelin!. The debut album, will be released on edel entertainment's recently launched new international rock label earMUSIC in Europe, Australia and Japan on Friday June 5th and in the UK on Monday June 8th. Track Listing: 1. Avenida Revolution, 2. Soap on a Rope, 3. Sexy Little Thing, 4. Oh Yeah, 5. Runnin' Out, 6. Get It Up, 7. Down the Drain, 8. My Kinda Girl, 9. Learning to Fall, 10. Turnin' Left, 11. Future in the Past. |
| PRIMAL FEAR: Our favorite German power metallers, PRIMAL FEAR - released their brand new album, "16.6" (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead) in Europe on May 22 and June 9 in the USA via Frontiers Records. Track Listing: 1. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, 2. Riding the Eagle, 3. Six Times Dead (16.6), 4. Black Rain, 5. Under the Radar, 6. 5.0 Torn, 7. Soar, 8. Killbound, 9. No Smoke Without Fire, 10. Night after Night, 11. Smith & Wesson, 12. The Exorcist, 13. Hands of Time. The first pressing 'limited edition' in digipak will include two exclusive bonus-tracks: 14. Cry Havoc and 15. Scream - plus a multimedia video clip of Six Times Dead (16.6). The album is engineered by bassist, Mat Sinner and co-produced by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69). |
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| RATT: Los Angeles hard rockers RATT - have signed a deal with Loud 'n' Proud /Roadrunner records. The band is set to begin recording its first new material since 1999's self-titled album this spring.
Over the past two years, RATT has toured the world in support of their releases,"Tell The World- The Very Best Of Ratt" and their first ever DVD, "Videos from the Cellar- The Atlantic Years". The current lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer, Robbie Crane and Carlos Cavazo played shows in Australia, Colombia and Peru for the first time in their careers. The new album is set for a fall release and will be supported by a world tour. |
| DUFF McKAGAN: Ex-GNR and VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan has released his latest, appropriately titled project, "LOADED", where he gets a chance to further show his songwriting prowess and versatility assuming the role of vocalist/ guitarist. Track listing: 1. Sick, 2. Sleaze Factory, 3. Flatline, 4. IOU, 5. The Slide, 6. Translucent, 7. Mothers Day, 8. I See Through You, 9. Forgive Me, 10. No Shame, 11. Blind Date Girl, 12. Wasted Heart, 13. No More, 14. Roll Away (iTunes Exclusive). |
| ARMORED SAINT: US reformed 'old school' metalheads, ARMOURED SAINT have recently completed their first tour of Australia and due to popular demand - Riot Entertainment (Australia) have Armored Saint's "Australian Tour Compilation 2009 CD" available for international buyers. Track Listing: 1. March Of The Saint (2001 version), 2. Reign of Fire, 3. Last Train Home, 4. Tribal Dance, 5. Symbol Of Salvation, 6. Hanging Judge, 7. The Pillar, 8. After Me, The Flood, 9. Nervous Man (live), 10. Chemical Euphoria (live), 11. Lone Before I Die (live), 12. Can U Deliver (live), 13. Madhouse (live). To order the CD go to: www.riotact.com.au |
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| AXEL RUDI PELL: German guitar 'legend' Axel Rudi Pell will have a new compilation album titled, "Best Of - Anniversary Edition" - released through SPV records. Release dates are: Germany - May 29th, Europe - June 2, USA - June 16 (Steamhammer/SPV). Track listing: 1) Edge Of The World, 2) Carousel, 3) Strong As A Rock, 4) Beautiful Day, 5) Mystica, 6) Forever Angel (Acoustic), 7) The Masquerade Ball, 8) Rock The Nation, 9) Oceans Of Time, 10) Tear Down The Walls, 11) Ain´t Gonna Win, 12) In The Air Tonight. |
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| KIX: US 80's rockers, KIX - will reform and play their first show in the US for 15 years with the lineup of frontman Steve Whiteman, guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brian "Damage" Forsythe, drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant and bassist Mark Schenker. Kix's set will feature many of their biggest hits including “Midnight Dynamite”, “Cold Blood”, “Sex”, “Yeah Yeah Yeah”, and their massive power ballad hit and MTV favorite “Don't Close Your Eyes”. The band had platinum success in the US during the 80's with their albums, "Blow My Fuse" and "Hot Wire" - while outside the US the band had a 'cult' status among the metal world. The bands' self titled debut, recorded in 1980 was produced by Tom Allom - who also worked on Judas Priest's "British Steel" album the same year. |
| ALICE COOPER: The Legendary king of 'shock rock', ALICE COOPER - has announced Australian Tour dates for August as part of his forthcoming, "Alice Cooper's Theatre Of Death" Australian Tour 2009. Tickets on Sale from usual outlets on Monday 4th May. Alice Cooper's latest album is the very impressive, "Along Came A Spider"
- which was released in July 2008 through SPV records. TOUR DATES Tuesday 18th August - Win Entertainment Centre, Wollongong (Theatre Mode) Wednesday 19th August - Gold Coast Convention Centre (Theatre Mode) Friday 21st August - Newcastle Entertainment Centre (Theatre Mode) Saturday 22nd August - Brisbane Convention Centre (Theatre Mode) Monday 24th August - Sydney Entertainment Centre (Theatre Mode) Wednesday 26th August - Royal Theatre, Canberra Friday 28th August - Palais Theatre, Melbourne Saturday 29th August - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide Tuesday 1st September - Challenge Stadium, Perth (Theatre Mode) |
| LITA FORD: The US Queen of Metal, LITA FORD - returns in full force with her first new US studio album in 18 years, being released early this fall on her own JLRG Entertainment label. The new CD titled, "Wicked Wonderland" - is after a 15-year break from music living on an island in the Caribbean raising her two sons, Lita also hits the road this summer playing select festivals and motorcycle rallies in America and Europe.
The new CD is co-produced by Ford and her husband/former Nitro singer Jim Gillette, and Greg Hampton, drummer Stet Howland, formerly of W.A.S.P., Hampton on bass, rhythm guitar and keyboards, Gillette on background vocals. Lita's career began at age 17 as lead guitarist in the groundbreaking all-female band THE RUNAWAYS, which also featured Joan Jett. Lita's own career includes best-selling albums as, "Out for Blood", "Dancin' on the Edge" (her best work!), "Stiletto", "Dangerous Curves" and 1988's million-selling, "Lita". |
| ELECTRIC BOYS: Swedish groove-metallers, ELECTRIC BOYS - achieved recognition around the rock'n'roll world with signature hit single “All Lips N' Hips” are set to release a 'Best Of' album through spinefarm records. A 20-track 'Best Of' titled, "Now Dig This" - features songs from their 3 studio albums; “Psychedelic Eyes”, “Mary In The Mystery World”, “Groovus Maximus”, “The Groover”, “Rags To Riches”, “Captain Of My Soul” plus a 2009 remix of “All Lips N' Hips”, along of course with the original version, a longstanding staple of rock clubs around the world. And for fans of the 'Boys, there's now even better news, with the original line-up - Franco Santunione (guitars) and Andy Christell (bass), plus the aforementioned Sigevall and vocalist / guitarist Bloom – back together and heading out on the road, with UK dates confirmed for July. |
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| THE BABYS: Rock Candy Records is set to releases 3 titles from cult late seventies/early eighties Anglo-American AOR band THE BABYS. This is the first time ever that the 3 THE BABYS titles are released on CD in Europe, finally back in print after 10 years now. "Head First" (1978) Track Listing: 1. Love Don't Prove I'm Right 2. Every Time I Think Of You 3. I Was One 4. White Lightning 5. Run To Mexico 6. Head First 7. You (Got It) 8. Please Don't Leave Me Here 9. California. "Union Jacks" (1980) Track Listing: 1. Back On My Feet Again 2. True Love True Confession 3. Midnight Rendezvous 4. Union Jack 5. In Your Eyes 6. Anytime 7. Jesus, Are You There? 8. Turn Around In Tokyo 9. Love Is Just A Mystery. "On The Edge" (1980) Track Listing: 1. Turn And Walk Away 2. Sweet 17 3. She's My Girl 4. Darker Side Of Town 5. Rock 'N Roll Is (Alive And Well) 6. Downtown 7. Postcard 8. Too far Gone 9. Gonna Be Somebody 10. Love Won't Wait. |
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| JUDAS PRIEST: UK 'legend' metal act, JUDAS PRIEST are set to unleash a new live album titled, "A Touch of Evil: Live' - due for release in July 2009 via Sony Music and Epic Records. Focusing primarily on fan-revered album cuts - all previously unreleased in live form on CD), The new CD marks the return of veteran producer, Tom Allom - who last worked with the band in 1988 on "Ram It Down" - as well as most of JUDAS PRIEST's successful era producing the following releases, "Unleashed in the East", "British Steel", "Point Of Entry", "Screaming for Vengeance", "Defenders Of The Faith", "Turbo" and "Live". Track listing: Judas Rising, Hellrider, Between The Hammer & The Anvil, Riding On The Wind, Death, Beyond The Realms Of Death, Dissident Aggressor, A Touch Of Evil, Eat Me Alive, Prophecy, Painkiller. For more information, visit: www.judaspriest.com. |
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| TIM RIPPER OWENS: Arguably one of the best metal singers on the planet, TIM RIPPER OWENS - finally releases his first 'solo' album titled, "Play My Game" – through SPV Records. The tough sounding, well executed album is full of first rate metal songs that should please all fans of the man. Numerous 'special guests' – also appear on the Cd including: Bruce Kulick, Rudy Sarzo, Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Billy Sheehan, Dave Ellefson, Michael Wilton, Carlos Cavazo among others. The BEYOND FEAR singer recently contributed vocals for the latest YNGWIE MALMSTEEN album, as well as singing for both UK metal 'legends, JUDAS PRIEST as well as fronting US veteran metallers, ICED EARTH – over the last deacde. Track Listing: 1.Starting Over, 2. Believe, 3. The Cover Up, 4. Pick Yourself Up, 5. It Is Me, 6. No Good Goodbyes, 7. To Live Again, 8. The World Is Blind, 9. The Light, 10. Play My Game, 11. Death Race, 12. The Shadows Are Alive. |
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| CHEAP TRICK: US veteran pop/rockers, CHEAP TRICK - are set to release their next studio album, "The Latest" - through the bands' offical webpage and Amazon.com. CHEAP TRICK have had much success in the past, with numerous successful albums and tours including Australia and Japan. The veteran rock group will start taking pre-orders for the 13-track set, which it recorded during the past year, mostly in Los Angeles with producer Julian Raymond. The new CD is available through its official web site: www.cheaptrick.com and at: www.amazon.com. Those who pre-order will receive,"The Latest" on June 23 - the day Cheap Trick starts it summer tour with, Def Leppard and Poison in Camden, N.J. Amazon will have exclusive rights for one month, and the album will also be available in limited LP and 8-track editions. Besides releasing, "The Latest" - Cheap Trick has also recorded a version of the "Transformers" theme for the new motion picture, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" soundtrack, which also comes out June 23. Track List: 1. Sleep Forever, 2. When The Lights Are Out (Slade Cover), 3. Miss Tomorrow, 4. Sick Man of Europe, 5. These Days, 6. Miracle, 7. Everyday You Make Me Crazy, 8. California Girl, 9. Everybody Knows, 10. Alive, 11. Times of Our Lives, 12. Closer - The Ballad of Burt and Linda, 13. Smile. |
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| MAJOR UPDATE - WILL RETURN IN MID JULY! |
| LYNCH MOB: US hard rockers, Lynch Mob - release their 'come back' studio album, "Smoke And Mirrors" is to be released on September 18 in Europe and October 13 in the USA. The LYNCH MOB line-up is: George Lynch (guitars, Oni Logan (voacls), Marco Mendoza (bass guitar) and drummer Scott Coogan (drums). “Smoke and Mirrors” tracklisting includes: 21st Century Man, Smoke and Mirrors, Lucky Man, My Kind Of Healer, Time Keepers, Revolution Hero, Let The Music Be Your Master, The Fascist, Where Do You Sleep at Night?, Madly Backwards, We Will Remain, Before I Close My Eyes, Mansions In The Sky (Bonus Track). Lynch Mob are ready to embark on a World Tour in the fall 2009 to follow up on the successful performance at the ROCKLAHOMA 2008 and to promote “Smoke and Mirrors”. |
| DANGER DANGER: 80's US hair band, DANGER DANGER - will release their new album, "Revolve" through Frontiers Records iin Europe on September 18. Danger Danger plans to tour heavily in late 2009 and 2010 in support of the new album. "Revolve" tracklisting includes: That's What I'm Talking About, Ghost of Love, Killin' Love, Hearts On The Highway, Fugitive, Keep On Keepin' On, Rocket To Your Heart, F.U.$.; Beautiful Regret, Never Give Up, Dirty Mind. Danger Danger 2009 are: Ted Poley (vocals), Bruno Ravel (bass), Steve West (drums) and Rob Marcello (guitars). |
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