Thursday, September 9, 2010

Newsflashes For September 9 by Urb.

Ozzy Osbourne's latest CD "Scream" will be re-issued in the states October 5 with a 2nd bonus disc containing 7 previously unreleased tracks (including some live ones).

Acclaimed progressive rock band Spock's Beard will release its tenth studio album, the aptly titled "X," on September 28 via Mascot Records.
www.spocksbeard.com

Two Side Moon Promotions are very excited to welcome: Australia's DARK SYNERGY. They expand the limits of Rock by blending both metal and heavy rock as well as goth and sc-fi influences into a unique style, described by the band as "Cyber-Goth" with female vocals.
www.myspace.com/darksynergy

Sweden's FLAG with ARTHUR OFFEN. Offen is a progressive rock song writer and artist with a special heritage. The AIR RAID album (1980) produced by Eddie Kramer is now considered one of the sleeper classics of early 80's prog rock and still continues to sell today.
www.arthuroffen.com

UNLEASHED, The Chief Vikings of Swedish Death Metal - now on board the all heavy metal cruise, 70000TONS OF METAL!
http://www.70000tons.com/

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of Vega, a very exciting new Melodic Rock band from the UK, featuring former Kick vocalist Nick Workman...

Swedish NWOBHM (huh?) band Overdrive have a few dates coming up:
09 Sep 2010: Sigurdsgatan 25 Västeras, Sweden
11 Sep 2010: Gloria Kulttuuriareena Helsinki, Finland
03 Dec 2010: Compagniet (Karlshamn) Karlshamn, Sweden
www.overdrive.se

Chinawhite,: "We have to report that we parted ways with our singer Don Feltges. After over 16 years it was time to move on. We thank him for all the fun and wish him all the best for his future ventures".
www.chinawhite.nl

Drummer Mike Portnoy quits Dream Theater "I'm sorry to all the disappointed DT fans around the world...I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work...I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)...but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within".
www.mikeportnoy.com

Chris Osborne releases "Saints and Saviors"at Digital Nations. Chris was brought front and center stage when he received international critical acclaim from the Nashville Songwriter Association, Country Music Television and the Gershwin family for his song 'Leave Me Alone'.
www.digital-nations.com

Bad Things have the new album 'AGE OF WISDOM'-out now. Bad Things has shared the stage with bands such as Rhino Bucket, JetBoy, and Cockpit.
www.myspace.com/badthngs

Lizzy Borden confirmed for Stockholm Rock Out Festival. Don't miss the Stockholm Rock Out Festival this weekend (September 10-11) at Gamla Tryckeriet in Alvik, Sweden. Bands includes Great White, U.D.O., Lizzy Borden, Kingdom Come and many more.
Tickets can be bought on door for 1 day and for two days doors open 3.00pm.
For more information go to:: www.sthlmrockout.com.