LORDI has fired the band's drummer Kita. Here's the announcement:
"It is our unfortunate task to inform that Kita is no longer a member of Lordi.
Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi’s image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.
Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned.
We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future.
Lordi, Amen, Awa, Ox"
Meanwhile, Stala (formely known as Kita) and his band So will participate in the Finnish Eurovision song contest with a yet-unnamed song. Their first album will be released early next year. MySpace: www.myspace.com/showbyso
STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT part 3 will take place next week, and the line-up is complete:
* W.A.S.P. (US)
* KIX (US)
* Steelheart (US)
* Ted Poley (US)
* Crazy Lixx (SE)
* Badmouth (SE)
* Spitchic (SE)
Reckless Love have cancelled their appearance. They'll be playing at Loudpark festival in Japan instead.
ANNIHILATOR and Earache Records are offering you a FREE Annihilator compilation. Here's the link: http://www.earache.com/totalannihilation/. Check out the band's Euro-tour dates there too.
PITCH BLACK RECORDS welcomes Norwegian melodic metallers PICTURES OF PAIN into its
roster of artists and is pleased to announce the band’s debut, “The Reckoning”, due
for release on November 26th.
More information, album cover art and audio samples are available on
www.pitchblackrecords.com.
Paul Gilbert just recently unleashed his 3rd
instrumental masterpiece on Shrapnel Records, August 3rd to the world. "FUZZ
UNIVERSE is my third guitar instrumental album," explains Gilbert."Being a
fan of pop music and rock bands, I am a reluctant convert into the art of
instrumental rock music. But after touring with Joe Satriani's G3, I
witnessed firsthand the power of the electric guitar to take center stage
and rock the audience. Playing my guitar-driven songs live was a blast! This
discovery led to a huge increase in my touring as a solo artist. In the last
couple of years, I've played nearly 150 shows all over the world, with my
guitar leading the way."
www.paulgilbert.com
