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Newsflashes for 16 Nov by KT

2010-11-16T00:23:00.000-08:00

Christian rockers PETRA are making a comeback. Under the headline of "Classic Petra" the band will embark on a world tour, which will take them accross the globe. A gig in Finland has been already confirmed, it'll take place in Kouvola at a Christian Music Festival called VAPPUGOSPEL, 30 April 2011.You might be surprised to find that the line-up of "Classic Petra" includes the original vocalist

Newsflash 15 November by Satu

2010-11-15T06:36:00.000-08:00

ROCK'N'ROLL FANTASY CAMPFirst-Ever Tropics Camp Features Special Guest Counselors Tommy Lee, Ace Frehley and Lita Ford. The Who’s Roger Daltrey Slated to Host New York City Rock Camp in January. LOS ANGELES (November 11, 2010) — Can you imagine playing lead guitar for Crüe drummer Tommy Lee or jamming alongside KISS icon Ace Frehley and pioneering Runaways rock goddess Lita Ford in front of a

Newsflashes for 25 October by KT

2010-10-25T03:52:00.000-07:00

A long overdue News update - by the way, we are looking for a News Editor to take over this blog! If you want to be in the frontline of rock and metal news, send email to info "at" rockunited.com. Other chores available as well, reviewing, interviewing etc.New videoclip from Two Fires:"Adult entertainment"... Eric Clapton's gig in Finland has been confirmed. June 6th 2011, Hartwall Arena,

Stockholm Rock Out part 3 CANCELLED, W.A.S.P. show still taking place.

2010-10-08T03:04:00.000-07:00

SRO announcement: "We can today announce that the planned SRO on October 16 is cancelled but at the same time we can confirm that it will be a W.A.S.P. show. So a buyback is now possible on the SRO 1 day ticket, just contact support@tickster.com or call 0771-47 70 70. They can also assist you to switch the 1 day ticket to a W.A.S.P. show... ticket. We really hope to see a lot of you there as

Gotthard vocalist Steve Lee killed in an accident

2010-10-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

Tragic news from the Nuclear Blast website:"Las Vegas - The world has lost one of its greatest rock singers: GOTTHARD front-man Steve Lee was killed accidentally during a motorcycle trip in the USA on Interstate 15 between Mesquite and Las Vegas and died at the scene.The GOTTHARD singer had flown to the U.S. with some biker friends just this weekend to fulfil a long-cherished dream for which he'd

Newsflashes for 6 October by KT

2010-10-06T01:12:00.000-07:00

The new Unruly Child video "Very First Time"... a review of the album will be online within 48 hours.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

Newsflashes for September 28 by Urb.

2010-09-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

Listen to Liberty N' Justice's new single "Chasing A Cure". The song was written for Trinity Paige Murr, who was diagnosed with severe epilepsy 5 years ago. The band hope to raise awareness and encourage families who feel hopeless. The song features Benny Mardones, John Pine and Bill Leverty of Firehouse. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gclYSY6MPwThe German Black/Death/Viking Metal

Newsflashes for September 24 by Urb.

2010-09-23T14:32:00.000-07:00

THE POODLES are about to release a LIVE CD and DVD to start their new cooperation with Frontiers Records.www.frontiers.itPink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has revealed the British group are edging closer to another one-off reunion for a major charity show, but there will never be a full tour.You can now watch last Sunday's episode of MTV GREECE's "Headbangers Ball" via MTV's official website:http:

Newsflashes for September 20 by Urb.

2010-09-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

HARDCORE punk legends DISCHARGE and UK thrash titans SABBAT are the latest additions to the sixth chapter of Damnation Festival. http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk Juke Kartel are ready to bring their brand of hard-driving rock to America with the release of 'Levolution' (CarvedRecords) on September 28, 2010. They were the first unsigned artist to perform at the Australian MTV Video Awards.http:/

Newsflashes for September 19 by Urb.

2010-09-19T07:41:00.000-07:00

Freakangel release official 'My Darling Bullet' video - taken from the band's recently released album "The Faults Of Humanity" available as a normal CD, 2CD version and a Japanese 2CD edition at alfa-matrix.com and via iTunes.Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb7oPySoxH0ALLEN / LANDE - about to release their new CD "The Showdown" - November 5. Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Newsflahes for September 16 by Urb.

2010-09-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

VAINS OF JENNA RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'EVERYBODY LOVES YOU WHEN YOU'RE DEAD 2010 MIX' Song Showcases New Lead Singer Jesse Forte; Currently Available at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3r6P4FLrJ4 Christian Liljegren vocalist and founder of DIVINEFIRE, NARNIA & AUDIOVISION is back with a NEW SWEDISH MELODIC NEOCLASSICAL METAL SENSATION called GOLDEN RESURRECTION. Release date: October 27, 2010 in

CLASSIC ROCK PRESENTS: AOR - NEW MAGAZINE!

2010-09-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

We've today revealed the latest spin-off from our fast growing Classic Rock brand, as we announce Classic Rock Presents: AOR – a one-off special dedicated to the resurgent rock genre. As AOR music enjoys a renaissance, groups including Bon Jovi are selling-out multiple shows at huge stadiums, and legacy acts like Journey are once again played on mainstream radio. The return of melodic rock is

Newsflashes For September 9 by Urb.

2010-09-09T10:48:00.000-07:00

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.comTwo Side Moon Promotions are very excited to welcome: Australia's DARK

Newsflashes For September 6 by Urb.

2010-09-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

NoRMAhl, Germany's punk rock legend from Leutenbach signed a distribution and promotion contract with 7HARD/7us media group GmbH. 7Hard released at early November the DVD and soundtrack of the movie "JoNG'R".Check www.normahl.de for all announcements.RAGDOLLS have signed a worldwide deal with LOGIC(IL)LOGIC. The band's debut album "Dead Girls Don't Say No" will be released on Halloween night

Newsflashes for 3 September by Urb.

2010-09-03T13:17:00.000-07:00

Legends of Rock Festival takes place in Germany - September 18. WHITECROSSGUARDIANSHOUT (KEN TAMPLIN)X-SINNERSEVENTH ANGELREX CARROLLSEVENTH AVENUE http://www.legendsofrock.dePaul Kossoff gave us his mastery of the understated and his frighteningly expressive vibrato and, with "Free", one of the finest British rock outfits. THE BEST OF PAUL KOSSOFF (25th October/Ironbird) release is a collection

Newsflashes for 2 September by KT

2010-09-01T23:07:00.000-07:00

Black Country Communion's debut album, released on Monday 20th September, recently peaked at No. 2 in the Amazon UK pre-order chart, and has remained in the Top 10 of both the Amazon UK and Play.com pre-order album charts for the past 5 weeks. Hopefully we'll get a review to you as soon as we can get hold of it! BCC is comprised of Glenn Hughes (vocals, bass), Joe Bonamassa (guitar, vocals),

Newsflashes for 30 August by Urb.

2010-08-30T12:09:00.000-07:00

Tony Mills, vocalist in band TNT, suffered a heart-attack at Oslo Airport Saturday afternoon on the way to a gig with TNT. Mills is now in recovery and will be moved out of intensive care tomorrow, Monday. Mills wishes to thank personnel who have helped him at Oslo Airport and in the intensive unit at the hospital. Mills and TNT thanks all fans and friends for the support in the last two days. "I

Newsflashes for 27 August by Urb.

2010-08-27T12:24:00.000-07:00

Kings Of Leon are about to release their 5th studio album, 'Come Around Sundown'. The release date is set for October 20, more info at: www.kingsofleon.comINNER WOUND RECORDINGS / ULTERIUM RECORDS announces the release of Rock Opera SOULSPELL 'Labyrinth Of Truths' in October 18th 2010! The album features special guests as Jon Oliva [ex.Savatage], Roland Grapow [Masterplan, ex. Helloween], Zak

Newsflashes for 26 August by KT

2010-08-26T11:28:00.000-07:00

BON JOVI are about to release a Greatest Hits compilation. The release date is set for November 9, and there will be 16 and 28 versions of the album. The standard album will have two new songs, while the deluxe one will have four of those. the new songs are "What Do You Got" (the first single), "No Apologies", "This Is Love, This Is Life" and "The More Things Change".www.bonjovi.comFrontiers

Newsflashes for 23 August by Urb.

2010-08-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

'Ere's a new line-up for ya'!!! WHITESNAKE are thrilled to announce their new bass player/singer... 35 year old MICHAEL DEVIN. Recently MICHAEL has been playing with LYNCH MOB with new WHITESNAKE drummer, BRIAN TICHY. DEVIN says... "It's an honor to be welcomed into the WHITESNAKE family. I'm a big fan. WHITESNAKE is notorious for exciting musicianship, Davids history is rich, and I'm very proud

Newsflashes for 21 August by KT

2010-08-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Line-up news from here and there...The new vocalist of H.E.A.T. is Swedish Idol winner Erik Grönwall.http://www.heatsweden.comIn the line-up of Stockholm Rock Out 3 (16 October), Ted Poley will replace Dizzy Reed. Ted is the vocalist of Danger Danger and a solo artist too.www.tedpoley.comThe new line-up of Human Temple played its' first gig yesterday. I was there, and the new guys (Risto Tuominen

Newsflashes for August 20 by Urb.

2010-08-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

SANDALINAS is fnishing the recording of CIRCLES; his forthcoming album featuring music written by Jordi Sandalinas, Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND)and Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). Andy LaRocque also wrote music specially for this album and will lay doan some guest solos. "Never Seen Before", the most recent video from SANDALINAS can be viewed here : http://

Nesflashes for 19 August by KT

2010-08-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

You can still get a free download of the FENRIK LANE EP at melodicrock.com . One of the other songs on the forthcoming album can be listened on our MySpace page.Tomorrow in Turku, Finland... Human Temple will premiere their new line-up at Klubi. There's a "mini-festival" with four bands there. Other acts are Sentiment, Sinfactor and Ponies To Kill. You can check out Temple's "Ghost Of You" at our

Newsflashes for 17 August by KT

2010-08-17T01:09:00.000-07:00

Great White will be performing with stand-in singer Paul Shortino at Stockholm Rock Out in September. The band's vocalist Jack Russell has been recently operated and is unable to perform. On the band's recent US dates his replacement was Terry Ilous of XYZ. Finnish female fronted acts FOR SELENA AND SIN, MANZANA and VANITY INK are teaming up for an European tour called...Finnish Female Fronted

Newsflashes for 14 August by Urb.

2010-08-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

MOON - "Lucifer’s Horns" will be available as limited digipack in the shape of inverted cross and 12 black and white gatefold LP limited to 500 units and numbered. You can check out the title track at www.myspace.com/moonsatanic 70000TONS OF METAL Festival! - Vancouver BC / Miami FL / Hanover, Germany – 70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean 'Majesty of

Newsflashes for 13 August, 2010 by KT

2010-08-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

Stockholm Rock Out festival, who we happily endorse, have booked RECKLESS LOVE for October 16. Other bands in the bill include WASP and Steelheart...http://www.sthlmrockout.com/I don't know what the time is in Sturgis at the moment, but this arrived a few mins ago so I'll post it..."ANYONE holding a $45 single ticket or 5-Day Pass for tonight's show can bringit to the ticket window at Monkey Rock

Newsflashes for 12 August, 2010 by KT

2010-08-12T02:11:00.000-07:00

Instead of merely forwarding press releases to our news blog, I'm going to try this thing in another format, so here we go... newsbits in my inbox - the quick version:Polish band Joy Machine have a new video available:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-P4WCVacfgBasick Records are celebrating their fifth birthday, and there's a party...www.basickrecords.comFirewind will release their latest album "

HARAJUKU - Japanese Madness Hits London 24th August!

2010-08-11T02:41:00.000-07:00

HARAJUKU! returns by popular demand when Criminal Records presents the Harajuku! Autumn Ball at Proud Gallery, Camden on Tuesday 24th August. As the latest installment of London’s most notorious Japanese themed club night, the event features eight different themed rooms, celebrating Japanese wonders like Geishas, Lolita’s, Comics, Gaming, Origami, Karaoke, Manga, Art and a mix of Live Bands,

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION - New Single Free Download!

2010-08-10T05:32:00.001-07:00

Black Country Communion – the English-American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, have today posted a free MP3 download of their debut single “One Last Soul” on their official website – www.bccommunion.com. The song

ZODIAC MINDWARP - New Album September

2010-08-06T06:21:00.000-07:00

ZODIAC MINDWARP AND THE LOVE REACTION have signed to SPV / Steamhammer Records, who are set to release the band’s brand new studio album, ‘We Are Volsung’ on September 27th. Two days prior to release, Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction will preview ‘We Are Volsung’ at a special album launch gig at the Borderline on September 25th. Tickets, priced £12 in advance, are on sale now; (http://

KISS - The band is bigger than the members and new album?

2010-08-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

The band is bigger than the members," Stanley told Rolling Stone Mag. "The idea that some people can be replaced and not all of them would be a little pigheaded and big-headed of me. Gene and I, there are people out there who could do what we do at least as well, if not better. I don't have to be there for it to be Kiss." Stanley added that the band could "absolutely" continue if he and Simmons

Euro tourdates for Primal Fear, W.A.S.P. and Lordi

2010-08-04T11:36:00.000-07:00

PRIMAL FEAR"16.6. All Over The World Tour"18.09. POL-Warsaw / Progresja19.09. CZE-Pardubice / Zluty Pes Pardubice21.09. GER-Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal22.09. GER-Muenchen / Backstage * new date23.09. GER-Koeln / Underground25.09. ITA-Bari / Demode26.09. ITA-Roma / Black Out28.09. AUT-Woergl / Komma29.09. GER-Nurnberg / Hirsch30.09. GER-Osnabrueck / Lagerhalle01.10. GER-Burglengenfeld /

Z Records update: Alibi & Hollywood Tease

2010-08-03T12:32:00.000-07:00

ALIBI COMMENCE WORK ON ALL NEW ALBUM FOR Z RECORDSEnglish AORsters ALIBI have commenced work on their follow u to 2008's Voice of Reason album for Z Records. The as yet untitled album is hoped to be be completed by the end ofSeptember.HOLLYWOOD TEASE ANNOUNCE DATES AND SPECIAL CHARITY FESTIVAL APPEARANCEZ Records HOLLYWOOD TEASE have been confirmed for a major charity festival to beheld from

Roxie 77 confirmed to Stockholm Rock Out Part 2

2010-08-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

Ryan Roxie, who has been recording, writing, and touring with household names such as Alice Cooper, Guns&Rose’s Slash (Slash’s Snakepit), and Gilby Clarke among others has always maintained his “own” band over the years. Whether it’s been called Roxie 77, Happypill, or D.P.M. (Dad’s Porno Mag), Roxie has always been able to release albums containing many of the songs that are the closest to him

VK Lynne - New Hot Video

2010-07-31T09:23:00.000-07:00

New video for TSM's VK LYNNE - check it out at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9oeRBB-J4www.vklynne.com

MASS Signs with Retroactive Records!

2010-07-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Iowa-based Christian hard rock and metal label RETROACTIVE RECORDS has signed classic metal legends MASS to reissue two pieces of Classic Metal History!RETROACTIVE RECORDS will reissue the original self-released 1984 four song self-titled EP (never before released on CD) with original artwork. The EP sold over 10,000 copies on vinyl in the Boston area alone!*1984 MASS EP (independent release)

TUFF/SHAMELESS EUROPEAN TOUR AUG-SEPT 2010 (DATES ANNOUNCED)

2010-07-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

Attention European rock fans. TUFF/SHAMELESS set to embark on tour August-September 2010.The band will be fronted by Sunset Strip veteran - TUFF vocalist Stevie Rachelle. “I am honored to still be able to come and perform for the European fans. They have always embraced our music since my first visit with TUFF back in 1991. Now it’s nearly 20 years later and to think I am going back yet again -

Stockholm Rock Out - latest additions to the line-ups: John Corabi and W.A.S.P.

2010-07-29T02:36:00.000-07:00

Stockholm Rock Out have just announced two exciting additions to their shows: - "We can proudly announce that W.A.S.P. will bring their “The Return of Babylon Tour 2010″ to Stockholm Rock Out Part 3 on October 16. Confirmed bands since before: KIX, Steelheart, Dizzy Reed and Badmouth, the 1 day festival will be held at Gamla Tryckeriet, Alvik."- "John Corabi is one of the most talented singers

Primal Fear on European tour - Sept - Oct 2010

2010-07-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

PRIMAL FEAR"16.6. All Over The World Tour"plus special guest18.09. POL-Warsaw / Progresja19.09. CZE-Pardubice / Zluty Pes Pardubice21.09. GER-Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal23.09. GER-Koeln / Underground25.09. ITA-Bari / Demode26.09. ITA-Roma / Black Out28.09. AUT-Woergl / Komma29.09. GER-Nurnberg / Hirsch30.09. GER-Osnabrueck / Lagerhalle01.10. GER-Burglengenfeld / VA Zentrum02.10. GER-Bad Arolsen /

New Avanged Sevenfold album released early in Finland

2010-07-22T13:44:00.000-07:00

While the new Avanged Sevenfold album "Nightmare" will be released on September 1 worldwide, Finland has gotten a special permission from Roadrunner to release the album on July 28, mere two days after it's been made available on the download stores."Nightmare" will feature Miko Portnoj on drums. The band's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan passed away a while ago. Portnoj will be playing drums on

Issa: "I'm Alive" video!

2010-07-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hot on the heels of the buzz caused by the launch of the release of ISSA’s debut album “Sign of Angels”, Frontiers Records is pleased to announce thedigital only release of the single track “I’m Alive” on August 20th 2010.The song was written especially for Issa by a dream team of Swedish songwriters from Örebro, including Tim Larsson, Johan Fransson, Tobias Lundgren (of Play Production,

Tokyo Blade announce a new singer

2010-07-22T01:12:00.001-07:00

HI EVERYONE, we are officially Announcing our new singer "Nick Ruhnow" from Domain and Nick Hellfort (solo)We are sorry to say, Chris Gillen was replaced due to it just was so difficult, Chris Gillen being in America and the Boys from Tokyo Blade are from England, we will miss him... great guy!But Spirit shines brightly the path ahead and that's where Nick Ruhnow came in. I personally love his

INTRODUCING DISTORTED WONDERLAND

2010-07-22T01:07:00.000-07:00

JAMSYNC MUSICand Swedish rockers Distorted Wonderland have inked a deal for the release of their highly anticipated debut. Distorted Wonderland features vocalist Olof Lindgren and bassist Axel Karlsson from the Swedish glam band Overnight Sensation. Moving in a different direction, Olof and Axel wanted to move on into a different direction. The idea was to combine strong melodies with hard and

Primal Fear announce new European Tour!

2010-07-22T01:06:00.001-07:00

Primal Fear - All Over The World18.09.2010 POL - Warschau - Progresja19.09.2010 CZE - Pardubice - Zluty Pes Pardubice21.09.2010 GER - Aschaffenburg - ColosSaal23.09.2010 GER - Köln - Underground25.09.2010 ITA - Bari - Demode26.09.2010 ITA - Roma - Black Out28.09.2010 AT - Wörgl - Komma29.09.2010 GER - Nürnberg - Hirsch30.09.2010 GER - Osnabrück - Lagerhalle01.10.2010 GER - Burglengenfeld - VA

2010-07-22T01:00:00.000-07:00

Michael Kiske - Amanda Somerville Produced by Mat Sinner. A highlight of the season is coming ! Napoli, July, 2010 – Eighteen months in the making, some of the most beautiful voices in the scene, a massive production, one hell of an album, two videoclips and one documentary… The Kiske-Somerville collaboration album has all the trademarks of a real event for the Rock fans in

STEVE MORSE and SARAH SPENCER to release "ANGELFIRE"

2010-07-22T00:55:00.000-07:00

WORLDWIDE RELEASE AUGUST 11th, 2010 • PRE-ORDER July 15th7/21/2010 - Ocala, Florida—Acclaimed guitarist/composer Steve Morse has teamed upwith breakout singer/songwriter Sarah Spencer to release Angelfire, an album of haunting, harmony-laden acoustic songs.Steve Morse is often described as a "musician’s musician," acclaimed amongst artists but eschewing the public limelight. The six-time Grammy

ISSA - The Melodic Rock newcomer of the year?

2010-07-16T13:44:00.001-07:00

Napoli, July 2010 – Frontiers Records is excited to present the world the talents of Norwegian singer ISSA (Isabell Oversveen) with the release of her debut album “Sign of Angels” on September 14th in Europe and October 10th in the USA.Sometimes real discoveries in music shake up the rock world from out of nowhere. In 2008 a new band from Sweden called Work of Art took the Melodic Rock

Two Fires: still "Burning Bright"

2010-07-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

Napoli, July 2010 – Former THE STORM singer Kevin Chalfant returns at the helm of TWO FIRES with the band’s third studio album entitled “Burning Bright” to be released in Europe and Asia on Frontiers Records on September 24th.TWO FIRES debut album in 2000 was hailed as one of the Melodic Rock highlights of that year, showcasing the return of 2 very well known faces in the Melodic Rock world:

Kingdom Come to Stockholm Rock Out - Sept. 11

2010-07-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

Kingdom Come has been confirmed to Stockholm Rock Out on September 11. this will bethe bands only european show in 2010. So...Do You Like It?Meanwhile, Great White send their greetings to you!

New Z Records releases: D'Ercole & Eden

2010-07-09T00:03:00.000-07:00

The next two releases from Z Records are "The Art Of Self Destruction", the debut album from Rhode Islands D'ERCOLE and EDEN's "Into The Within".The D'Ercole album will be released on July 26th and it is "an essential piece of ear candy for fans of Dokken, Fifth Angel etc", while the Eden album will see the light of day on July 15th as a limited edition with 4 bonus tracks. Z Records Online

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Unveil Album Artwork

2010-07-08T07:41:00.000-07:00

“Black Country Communion”, the new rock supergroup featuring former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath’s GLENN HUGHES (vocals, bass), Led Zeppelin’s JASON BONHAM (drums), guitar player JOE BONAMASSA (guitar, vocals), and Dream Theater’s DEREK SHERINIAN (keyboards), have today revealed the artwork for the debut album for the first time.View the album artwork here - http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/

Neil Daniels' new book!

2010-07-07T14:05:00.001-07:00

ROCK 'N' ROLL MERCENARIES INTERVIEWS WITH ROCK STARS: VOLUME I Celebrating almost a decade of rock writing, author Neil Daniels has compiled a selection of interviews with some of the world's most famous rock and heavy metal artists. Amongst the thirty plus interviews includes Dio talking about his solo career and Heaven & Hell, Nikki Sixx on his controversial book The Heroin Diaries, Magnum

Frontiers news: Ballads comp, Benedictum, TEN

2010-07-07T14:01:00.001-07:00

POWER BALLADS COMPILATION August 27 will see Frontiers Records issue their first ballads compilation titled Power Ballads Vol. 1. The track listing will be:Journey – After All These Years (Taken From “Revelation”), Winger – On A Day Like Today (Taken From “Iv”), Glenn Hughes –

Factory Of Dreams To Appear On "Gothic Visions II" Compilation Album

2010-07-07T13:58:00.000-07:00

Portuguese/Swedish Prog Goth metal act Factory of Dreams has issued the following announcement about contributing a track to the upcoming "Gothic Visions Volume II" compilation:"Factory of Dreams are proud to announce that they'll be part of Gothic Visions Volume II (CD + DVD) with both a song and video clip. So, grab your hands on this fab compilation this October! After last year's first

Illness strikes down Therion singer & frontman Snowy Shaw

2010-07-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

Therion singer & frontman Snowy Shaw is forced to sit out this weekend's show at RockHarz, Germany due to sickness.This German festival would have been Snowy's last show with the band after he had decided to part ways with Therion after 4 years, 2 studio albums, Live DVD's and numerous tours around the world.However, Snowy is included and has contributed writing and co-writing songs on the

YOSO tourdates

2010-07-01T22:24:00.000-07:00

YOSO, featuring Bobby Kimball (ex Toto), Tony Kaye (ex YES) and Billy Sherwood (exYES) will be touring in Europe later this year. These are the confirmed tourdates:September 201021 Tue Spirit of 66 Verviers, Belgiumhttp://www.spiritof66.be/22 Wed Boerderij Zoetermeer, Netherlandshttp://www.boerderij.org/ 24 Fri Lakei

U.D.O. promo video for Stockholm Rock Out

2010-06-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Terry Brock: New album details

2010-06-17T09:29:00.001-07:00

Napoli, June 2010 – Frontiers Records will release on August 27th in Europe and September 14th in the USA “Diamond Blue”, the anticipated second solo album from the gifted singer Terry Brock. Best known as current vocalist in the Melodic Rock titans Giant, Terry has also recently announced to rejoin Strangeways, the legendary British AOR band that launched his name in the spotlight in the late 80

Stan Bush: new album details

2010-06-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

Napoli, June 2010 – Emmy Award winning recording artist and Melodic Rock icon Stan Bush will release via Frontiers Records in Europe his brand new studio album entitled “Dream The Dream” on August 27th. “Dream the Dream” is Stan Bush 11th studio album and is destined to set in stone the singer/songwriter artistic abilities and taste for writing and performing nothing but classy music. With

Reckless Love: new video online

2010-06-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Reckless Love video "Romance" here:http://www.iltasanomat.fi/videot/viihde/2202267

Turisas' Ruisrock show to feature a special guest

2010-06-17T09:14:00.000-07:00

Famed jazz pianist Iiro Rantala will perform with Turisas in Ruisrock. This performance will be a part of Rantala's new TV show, in which he joins different kinds of bands as an outside member, with genres ranging from metal to traditional dance music.

KORN boycotting BP

2010-06-17T09:10:00.000-07:00

Korn will not be using the services of BP on their summer tour. Motivated by the BP disaster and its devastating effects, heavy rock outfit KORN, who have sold more than 30 million records worldwide, take a stand by launching a boycott against using the company’s gasoline while on tour this summer. The band has formally announced that it will not be fueling any of its touring vehicles with BP

Check out "Heroes" from Crystal Tears

2010-06-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

The new Crystal Tears album "Generation X" will be released tomorrow. As a taster, check out "Heroes" from their MySpace:www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM DAVID "ROCK" FEINSTEIN

2010-06-17T09:04:00.001-07:00

To whom it may concern:I just found out that Magic Circle Music stated on their site that I was contributing a song to their proposed tribute album to DIO. It also states that I specifically wrote this song for Ronnie. This is totally UNTRUE!The song is called "Far Beyond", and was a cut on the "FEINSTEIN", "THIRD WISH" album, released by Magic Circle Music, (SPV) in 2004. The song was co written

HEAVEN & HELL - Tribute To Ronnie At High Voltage Festival

2010-06-15T03:22:00.000-07:00

On the 16th May 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away and the world of music mourned the loss of the greatest voice of heavy metal. Dio was a truly iconic figure in music, whose work with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and most recently Heaven & Hell defined a genre. Heaven & Hell were set to be on the road in Europe this summer when news came through that despite the amazing progress he was

80's Retromania - World Cup fever

2010-06-11T12:26:00.000-07:00

Since we're mad about football (the real deal - not the U.S. version) @ RockUnited.com, why not re-visit our massive 80's Retromania - yearly write-ups and the RockUnited's official Best-Of-Album Charts of each year, calculated from the individual charts. No live-ones, EP's or compilations are included, merely studio albums. You can find them all and complain about our personal taste (or rather

BLACK ROSE release a brand new album in July 2010 called 'Cure For Your Disease'

2010-06-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

UK NWOBHM Rockers BLACK ROSE release a brand new album in July 2010 called 'Cure For Your Disease'. Initially the album will be an independent release available only for download from major music stores like Amazon, iTunes, Spotify etc. and hopefully a CD version will be available soon. The album features 11 brand new tracks plus a reworking of one of their older songs (Baby Believe Me ) from

Ratt cancel their European tour

2010-06-07T23:15:00.001-07:00

New York, NY: RATT have been forced to cancel their upcoming European tour dates. Vocalist Stephen Pearcy will be undergoing urgent hernia surgery this week. The band regrets missing the European dates on the heels of the release of their first album in eleven years, INFESTATION, which enjoyed a high chart debut in European territories.Ratt shares this disappointment with all their

U.D.O. and Steelheart confirmed for Stockholm Rock Out II & III

2010-06-02T23:28:00.000-07:00

U.D.O. will be the headliner of Stockholm Rock Out on September 10th. Bands confirmed earlier for the two-day event:'Great WhiteLizzy BordenKeelPretty Boy FloydBulletBoysWIG WAMTUFFShamelessDirty PennyM.ILL.IONDynaztyKilling TouchStar*RatsKiller Clan of F.U.N.Rock n Roll AllstarsStockholm Rock Out part III will take place at Fryshuset on October 16th, withKIXSteelheartDizzy Reed of Guns n

IVORY NIGHT teams up with MEKONG DELTA guitarist

2010-06-02T03:50:00.000-07:00

IVORY NIGHT, Germany's strong force in the Heavy Metal underground announce their new guitarist.The band comprising members of ROSS THE BOSS and the former drummer of Germany's Top-20-charting Rockoutfit SALTATIO MORTIS team up with the guitar player of the legendary avant-garde Metal formation MEKONG DELTA: Benedikt Zimniak. Singer Patrick Fuchs: "Finding a suitable guitarist for IVORY NIGHT was

Badmouth debut extra offer: download the album for $1.99!

2010-05-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

Badmouth writes: "Buy the debut album as Download on Cdbaby for ONLY $1.99!!Yes, in the middle of the production of our upcoming 2nd album we wanted togive something special, and maybe a chance for some new people to discover agreat rock band ;) It's also possible to buy the hardcopy for only $5.So tell your friends and get ready for "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" coming inthe fall!http://

Crystal Tears feat. Ian Parry present full uncensored video -"Nightmare Serenade"!

2010-05-29T11:40:00.000-07:00

7HARD & CRYSTAL TEARS are very proud to present the "Nightmare Serenade" video-clip extended uncensored version, over 8 minutes, taken from the forthcoming album "Generation X" (release date: the 18th June 2010 by 7Hard). Chrisafis Tantanozis: our debut video-clip called "Nightmare Serenade" and taken from our forthcoming album "Generation X" (7Hard, rel.: 18th June 2010) is about a personality

Violet Sun: full new album streaming through MySpace & Facebook

2010-05-29T11:35:00.001-07:00

Dario Grillo writes:"Since today you can listen to the whole album of my new band VIOLET SUN “Loneliness in supremacy” in streaming through our websites: www.myspace.com/violetsunofficialor http://www.facebook.com/pages/Violet-Sun/219691939228Let us know your comments and spread the voice everywhere you are. We need your support!Many Labels described the album as “unclassifiable” and no one seems

Frontiers news: Pretty Maids, Jorn, Asia and more

2010-05-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

PRETTY MAIDS new album “Pandemonium” released in Europe on Frontiers Records entered the national charts in the following countries: Denmark #15, Switzerland #63, Sweden # 45, Germany # 85. EXTREME “Take us Alive” entered the official Billboard Music DVD charts in the USA at # 23. This marks the first direct chart entry of a Frontiers release on the US market, just about 1 year after the

7Hard sign Minuetum, a new power metal band

2010-05-28T13:52:00.000-07:00

7HARD is proud to announce the signing of Minuetum, for the release of their debut album entitled "Haunted Spirit". The album, featuring Jason Mercury (ex-Outloud) on Guitars, and Ignacio Lopez (Seliger, Lord Kraven) on Bass and also Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Revolution Renaissance, Outloud) as a guest musician on guitars. The album is produced by Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Outloud, Revolution

Eden's Curse: charity single

2010-05-28T13:48:00.000-07:00

Multinational Melodic Metal band Eden’s Curse have released a digital single of their ballad “Man Against The World” with 100% of the profits being donated towards two homeless charities, namely shelter.org.uk in the UK and feedthechildren.org in the USA. Songwriter Paul Logue commented “We receive emails from our fans time and time again, but none moved me more than the one I received from Jared

Lizzy Borden for Stockholm Rock Out

2010-05-26T01:02:00.001-07:00

Lizzy Borden has been confirmed for the Stockholm Rock Out Festival, set to take place September 10-11 in Stockholm, Sweden. Tickets are on sale now at: www.sthlmrockout.com. Over the past 2 years the Lizzy Borden "Appointment with Death Show" produced spectacular performances in 11 countries (from North America to Europe) and on the main stages of some of biggest festivals like, "Sweden Rock" (

Frontiers Records to release a retrospective album from TONY HARNELL & THE MERCURY TRAIN

2010-05-25T10:42:00.000-07:00