LION MUSIC SPONSOR GUITAR IDOL COMPETITION
Lion Music is proud to be a sponsor of the worlds' biggest International online Guitarist Talent Search designed to find the hottest new guitarists!
How does it work? Uniquely the 10 finalists will have the chance to appear on an album released by top international guitarists label Lion Music with worldwide distribution. The Winner will also collect top of the range prizes from Paul Reed Smith, Peavey and Roland - as well as a cash prize from exam board Rockschool - and interviews/promotion and professional opportunities with The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, www.alloutguitar.com, www.licklibrary.com and Guitar Buyer magazine. As if that is not enough, the eventual Winner will get to open up for Joe Satriani on June 15th at The London International Music Show, and be able to play over the weekend on the various sponsors stands – what a chance to kick-start a career!
For more information contact VENDETTA "I EXECUTIONER" VIDEO
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above visit Vendetta can be caught live on the following dates.
For gig bookings & enquiries contact gigs@vendetta-theband.com
Web Links LION MUSIC ARTIST TOUR DATES The latest tour dates...
AWAKE
EMIR HOT
ENGINE OF PAIN
ERRORHEAD SUN
CAGED SUN CAGED "ARTEMISIA" DIGIPACK SOLD OUT
The Sun Caged CD "Artemisia" Limited edition digipack (cat LMC200) is sold out permanently and has now been replaced by a jewel case version featuring the new addition of the previously Japan only bonus track , a cover of the Genesis song "Land Of Confusion". Catalogue numbers for the new pressing are LMC237 /EAN6419922002377 and is available for shipping from May 19th 2008. The band is currently writing new songs for the third album. About ten new songs are written musically, singer Paul Adrian is now writing his vocal lines and lyrics. More news about this soon. Paul Adrian also recently became a father of a little boy named Samuel Felix and all at Lion Music send our congratulations to Paul. The band are also playing a few gigs over the coming weeks at:
May 9th, Fenix, Sittard, Netherlands
Web Links VENTURIA GEARING UP FOR THE RELEASE OF "HYBRID"
Charly Sahona of the band comments, "We're extremely proud of the result: the production, the song writing and the performance of everybody is a step higher than the previous album. The musical approach is the same as before, a blend between metal, prog, pop, classical, electronic music and the technical parts are even more crazy. The title "Hybrid" , it's a good name to reflect the musical direction, influences and sounds with different styles of music". "Hybrid" is home to 10 new songs on the album:
01.
Intro/Will you save me? "Hybrid" was recorded at Artsonikstudios in Switzerland in the winter of 07/08 and you can check all the different steps of the recording on Venturia's official blog at http://blog.venturiaofficial.com/
Web Links EMIR HOT ANNOUNCES FIRST LIVE GIGS IN SUPPORT OF "SEVDAH METAL"
Emir Hot has announced his first tour dates in 2008 to support the release of “Sevdah Metal” which is currently picking up tremendous praise worldwide. This is only a short summer tour on both sides of beautiful Adriatic Sea with a big European tour to follow a couple months after this "warm-up". The following dates are confirmed:
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Wed 23th July: Split – Croatia
(Special guest
MARKONEE – Italy)
The line up will be:
If you haven’t heard “Sevdah Metal” check out this free album sampler mp3 (9.32mb) Web Links SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR A JOHNNY MAC PROG ROCK FIGHT!
Drum legend John Macaluso (John Macaluso's
Union Radio/MCM) has become the DJ for the Saturday night prog rock
radio show broadcasting every week on Solar Guitars radio. Last
week John had Mike Portnoy drummer of Dream Theater on the show and
this Saturday night is the legendary Drummer Rod Morganstein (Dixie
Dregs, Winger, Morganstein/Rudas) with loads more names lined up
for future shows. SEVENTH WONDER ABOUT TO ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD "MERCY FALLS"
As soon as the actual recordings start, there will be a studio log
accessible from:
www.seventhwonder.nu
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where you can track the progress and the making of the album. Make
sure to join the new forum (link below) and make it as alive as the
old one was or even more for that matter!
Web
Links WINTERLONG COMPILATION "LONGING FOR WINTER" WITH BONUS TRACKS COMING IN MAY
Winterlong
is the brainchild of Thorbjörn Englund. Proving to be
purveyors of some of the finest neo-classical Nordic Power Metal to
have come out of Scandinavia in the 21st century, the band went
through a series of line-up changes yet retained their own
identifiable sound for their first 3 albums before changing track to
a heavier style of metal for their fourth (and to date last) album
‘Metal/Technology’. “Longing For Winter” released on
May 24th 2008 sees tracks compiled from the bands career and
along with 4 previously unreleased tracks from the bands archives
makes this an ideal starting point for anyone that has yet to sample
the Winterlong sound. "PLANETARY ALIGNMENT" WINNING GEORGE BELLAS MEDIA PRAISE
Check out just some of the reviews pouring praise on George Bellas most progressive work to date on "Planetary Alignment" (out now).
Album Reviews
"It
appears that guitarist George Bellas is determined to keep the
electric guitar virtuoso scene alive, his last few releases have seen
a steady pushing of the envelope and setting new personal standards
for not only his performing skills, but an elevated standard in
sophistication for compositions as well. This latest release -
Planetary Alignment sees Bellas taking his compositional direction
into the most progressive standards I have heard him do, while his
last project - Palace Terrace offered a nice take on Neo-Classical
progressive metal, what he has done with this cd is much more."
"It
is without a doubt, almost a certainty, that one needs to listen to
and explore the musical aspects and content of this new release many
times over before one can appreciate it for what it is -- a
masterpiece of individual and complex pieces of art (in the truest
sense of the word). Only then will Planetary Alignment come into focus
and let your mind explore the treasures found within it. This album is
not for the faint of heart or the musical listener who likes to rush
through an album without actually taking the time to let it speak for
itself. For those who truly love the guitar sound and really
appreciate virtuosos who really are just that, this is a must buy. If
you aren’t in that category, you might want to listen to a friend’s
copy first to see if is right for you."
"This
has to be the hardest working guitarist on the planet (pun intended).
Just under a year ago, he released his project Palace Terrace. Now,
he’s back with a new solo offering. I have heard this man perform on
many artists records as well as his own and I have to say that he has
managed to outshine himself here as he has gone out to create a record
that simply makes you say…WOW! I must admit that the whole neo-prog
metal scene is getting quite boring now and even as much as I love
Yngwie, his music is even redundant after a while. So, what must be
done to keep things fresh or try to put a different spin on the
scenario? Simply add attitude and intensity while you are sincere at
the same time."
"Whilst
“Planetary Alignment” may not be as immediately “understood” as other
instrumental releases reviewed this month (Marco Sfogli, Paul Gilbert)
don’t let that put you off as George is more unique and definitely has
his own sound going. Granted you can hear a little Uli Jon Roth and
at times Brian May in here, but Bellas has carved out a sound,
technique and method of writing that is so unique is impossible for it
to not attract your attention. Just be prepared to sit down with this
album and absorb it over numerous spins. The epic 8 minute opener
“Colour By Numbers” kicks the album off in a very progressive manner
and from here on it George introduced other themes, subtleties and
ideas throughout the rest of the album." ALBERTO RIGONI TRYING TO FORGET
In related news "Something Different" has been picking up some very positive press. "Ten tracks
of instrumental and vocal performance of extraordinary caliber! Punchy
rock and a variety of musical types cover a broad range of feels." "Thirty-five minutes was
perfect for this disc. It was so out of the ordinary. There was
absolutely zero flashiness or Alberto trying to
be the showstopper on all tracks. Everyone plays nice with each other
and each track is different from the next. This something that all
musicians should give a chance to. Thank God someone like Mr. Rigoni
had the smarts to take a pretty much vocal free disc and turn into
something special and not make it into a clinic session. Each track
was composed with great care and it shows. I know this will fly under
the radar and not many people will get it cause it’s not from the
likes of a Steve Harris, Sheehan or Stu Hamm, but I seriously suggest
checking this out. This is a worthy listening experience." "This
cd contains a wide spectrum of music, from solo bass settings to more
progressive songs. Each displaying the dynamic playing and writing
skills of a young and exciting bassist in Rigoni, as well as a cast of
equally talented guests, Rigoni's bass playing is very good whether
doing funk, fusion, rock, metal or whatever, he is one who appears to
draw as much of his influences from progressive music as he does
fusion and has obviously dedicated his time to become a complete
musician" "One
of today's hottest Bass players would have to be Alberto Rigoni. What
makes Alberto really good in my opinion is his discipline mixed with
technique. His compositional skills are really good as well. On
'Something Different', you get some very good Bass driven instrumental
rock. There is a very good balance in the playing where it isn't
totally about the Bass. It obviously drives it, but the rest of the
parts shine equally as well. You get some Funk, some atmospheric stuff
and some good hard driving rock. I have always been a big fan of the
Bass when played with taste and Rigoni is very good at this. Enjoyable
listen!"
JENNIFER BATTEN - WHATEVER PROMO VIDEO
To
visit the "Whatever" promo page direct visit BE SURE TO CHECK OUT JENNIFER'S NEW WEBSITE
Web
Links LARS ERIC MATTSSON UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE To tie in with the release of the new Mattsson album 'Dream Child' (out now), Lars Eric Mattsson's official website has had a makeover, check it out by clicking the screen shot below. Amongst others is a new feature entitled "Mattsson's Mind" where Lars posts his opinions on various topics. The first instalment is entitled "Everybody's Lying" which gives a open minded insight into the modern day music industry.
Web
Links AWAKE SET TO ILLUMINATE UK AUDIENCES IN MAY
Web Links RESISTANCE FEATURED ON BW&BK COVER CD
The
RESISTANCE Track
"Inhumanation" from the new album
"Patents of Control" is included in
the Canadian Metal Magazine.......Brave Words & Bloody
Knuckles CD sampler ’Knuckle Tracks’.
The CD, is
free and included in every issue of BW&BK
www.bravewords.com The magazine
features Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris on the
cover. Check out the magazine and all the bands on Knuckle
Tracks at this location
http://www.bravewords.com/magazine/knuckletracks/1000072 you
can order the magazine for $7.00 and get the Free CD.
SPHERE OF SOULS BACK WITH REVAMPED LINE-UP
The new Sphere of Souls line-up is currently rehearsing material from the band’s 2006 debut ‘From the Ashes…’, released by Lion Music. Material for a second album is also in the works and the band will resume live work within the next few months. For additional information on Sphere of Souls, please visit the band’s Official Website and MySpace. Sphere of Souls
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