Interview with ANGELES: “The new Cd will be heavier but still delivers in the ANGELES fashion, there are some very interesting twist and turns in the music.”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2019
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Interview by Tarja Virmakari

Just recently Metal Shock Finland‘s Tarja Virmakari had a huge pleasure to interview the legendary LA rockers ANGELES‘ Dale Lytle and his wife, Connie, talking about the new 2019 line-up, the band’s emerging to Dark Star Records/Sony, furthermore Connie and Dale talked about “Time of Truth – Special Edition”, the new single “Freedom” and of course ANGELES‘ Summer/Fall tour and new album, coming out on October 1st, via Dark Star/Sony and more. Please join the chat below.

1. Hello Connie and Dale and welcome to Metal Shock Finland! How are you doing?

Great Thank you

2. We’d have so much to talk about, but let’s concentrate to the present and what’s happening now in the Angeles camp! You just recently announced your long-time bassist, Cal, coming back to the line-up. What do you want to tell me about this reunion?

We are very happy to have Cal Back with Angeles. Cal took a few months off and is now back and ready to go.

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3. And right after Cal, you announced your new singer, Gwendolyn! How did you find her? and what is her input both in the band and songwriting?

As you know Daniel was not able to continue being in Angeles because of health issues and could not perform. So we put a post up on facebook and one night around 10pm Gwendolyn private messaged and asked if we would consider a front woman and of course we said yes. Gwendolyn is a very positive and energetic person we now feel like we have a Bamily. She is in the process of writing Lyrics for our forth coming cd due out in October.

4. In February 2019, you emerged to Dark Star Records/Sony. What can you tell me about this collaboration?

We were looking for a Record label that featured Rock Music We Had released “Time of Time” on Bongo Boy Record we sent “Time of Truth” to Dark Star Records/ Sony they really liked it and decided to release it as a special edition.

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5. On April 12th 2019, Dark Star/Sony released worldwide the new ANGELES’ “Time of Truth – Special Edition”. How has it been welcomed by your fans?

”Time of Truth” is a great Cd So our fans are happy with the special Edition release and doing very well on Dark Star Records/ Sony..

6. Your new single “Freedom” is now out June 14th (on Dark Star Records /Sony), featuring your new singer Gwen. What can you tell me about the song?

There is a lot of meaning to the song everyone can relate it’s about living your life being free and we owe that to everyone that gave their all for freedom and all that has contributed to our being free to be who and what we strive to be.

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7. Just recently you revealed that you’re working on your new album, set to be released on October 1st 2019 (on Dark Star Records/Sony). Can you already reveal some details? Topics?

We’ve got the Title and cd cover artwork already Dale , Cal and Danny are going in to the studio on June 29th to record the music on the last 3 songs Gwendolyn heads to the Studio on July 3rd to record vocals so the cd is coming along and we are looking forward to it’s completion we are very excited about this release..

8. How does the new album differ to your latest effort “Time of Truth”?

The new Cd will be heavier but still delivers in the ANGELES fashion, there are some very interesting twist and turns in the music.

9. You’re going to tour USA this Summer and Fall. The tour trek includes also a show (October 4th) with the legendary ANGEL! The show will also be the release party of your upcoming album! What can your fans expect to see and hear on that stage?

We will be performing our new songs from our forth coming Cd and throw in a few from “Time of Truth”.

10. Besides the new single, new album and Summer/Fall tour, what other plans do you have for the near future?

Tour the world play Europe, Italy, Germany, England, Australia, South America. Tour, Tour, Tour.

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11. You were formed in 1977! after 40+ years in music business and on stages, what are your highlights, so far?

Playing with Ronnie James Dio and Rought Cutt in San Diego also Co Headlined with Motley Crue and being the first band to open for Bon Jovi on the west coast , playing with Metallica and Guns N Roses we have had some great show in the last few years as well Stephen Pearcy, Quiet Riot, Michael Schenker, Dokken, Edgar Winter, Jack Russell’s Great White is always a blast to play with we’ve played with them 4 times. Getting signed to Dark Star Records /Sony. Our Current Line up and heading straight ahead featuring our new singer Gwendolyn Casella.

12. What is your source of inspiration to rock’n’roll, after all these years?

Our Fans are our inspiration Can’t do this without them and leaving music behind for generations to come and the world to enjoy..

13. Is there anything in your past that today you would do differently?

Loaded Question back in 1983-84 we got the wrong producer Michael Lloyd after working with us for 3 months he took us into the legendary Cherokee Studios and being a Rock Band we were drinking, smoking some pot, and cussing just being a normal rock band we went against all his rules who produced Pat Boone, Debbie Boone, Leif Garret, Donny and Marie Osmond just to name a few he had never worked with a Rock Band. If we would have gotten a rock producer like Roy Thomas Baker things would have been way different.

14. Now the word is yours, what is your message to your fans and Metal Shock Finland readers?

We are like a race horse biting at the bit at the starting gate ready to rock this world.

“Freedom” is available worldwide, here: http://bit.ly/AngelesFreedom.

ANGELES Summer/Fall tour dates:
July 14th – Chili Cook Off and Car Show – Private Fundraiser event – Garden Grove
July 20th – Petie’s Place – Tarzana, CA
August 16th – Universal Bar And Grill, North Hollywood, CA
September 1st – Backyard Bash – Rainbow Bar – West Hollywood, CA
September 6th – Backstage Bar & Billards – Las Vegas, CA
September 7th – Barbary Coast Saloon – Murray, Utah
September 20th – Whisky A Go Go – w/TBA
October 4th – Whisky A Go Go w/ ANGEL
More dates TBA.

ANGELES Merchandise – New articles available, here!

ANGELES line-up 2019:
Demon Dale aka Dale Lytle – Guitar
Gwendolyn Casella – Vocals
Cal Shelton – Bass Guitar
Danny Basulto – Drums

More information at:
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | http://www.angelesband.com
Dark Star Records/Sony here: http://www.darkstarrecords.com

Watch “Freedom” video here:

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FAITHSEDGE: ‘Bleed For Passion’ Details Revealed

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2019
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‘Bleed for Passion’ is the new album from Melodic Hard Rock group FAITHSEDGE. Produced, mixed and mastered by former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso, ‘Bleed For Passion’ takes the listener back to the days of big guitars and powerful melodic vocal lines of the 80’s and early 90’s, but keeping an up to date view on the lyrics and subject matter. The band features singer/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia, Mr.Big/Ace Frehley drummer Matt Starr, ex-Stryper bassist extraordinaire Timothy Gaines and Alex De Rosso himself. The track listing is as follows:

  1. Back From This
  2. Angelic
  3. Acceptance
  4. Through The Scars
  5. I know I Need To Let You Go
  6. Girl When
  7. Sky
  8. I’ve Changed
  9. Bleeding With The Memories
  10. Reflecting A Voice

The powerful cover artwork was made by Federico Mondelli (Frozen Crown/Be The Wolf). The album will be available starting from July 26th, 2009 on Scarlet Records (and on Spiritual Beast in Japan).

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TARJA’s Second Single “Railroads” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2019
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Life is a journey. “Railroads”, the second single from TARJA’s upcoming new album “In The Raw”, deals with this train of thought exactly. The heavy, yet melodic song draws inspiration from the book “Aleph” by Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho. In it, the writer travels on the Trans-Siberian Railway, and begins to understand better his own spiritual condition through his journey:

“Apparently, it seems like I wrote weird lyrics, yet I pulled inspiration from one book. Paulo Coelho is a very important writer, and I have discovered a lot about myself through his texts,” recalls Tarja. “In ‘Aleph’, he goes on a train journey through Siberia, and he writes a book based on his experiences on that trip. I wanted to go beyond everything and think about myself and my own journey. The whole album is a journey, in a way.

The funny thing is, ‘Railroads’ is a very old song which I have had on demo for years. It always felt like a train ride and I even named it like that before having any lyrics or before ‘Aleph’ was published. It’s so old I can’t even remember when I started writing it, for the first or second album? And I’ve only finished it now.”

But some things are worth waiting for until the time is right.

Next week Friday, fans can expect a brand new Tarja video featuring very special guests!

LISTEN TO “RAILROADS” HERE: https://tarja.lnk.to/Railroads

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The new studio album “In The Raw” finds Tarja and her beautiful voice sounding, as ever, truly stunning. It is possibly the one where Tarja has managed to embrace the best of all the energy of rock and metal without diluting her signature melodic style. The intention was to bring out the idea of rawness to match the feelings Tarja was having from the very beginning of the process and finds Tarja going to raw, personal places in her lyrics. Opening herself up more than ever before, “In The Raw” is gold-plated work of wonder!

“In The Raw” will be released on August 30th, 2019 on earMUSIC as CD Digipak (limited print run including hardcover O-card), 2LP+Download, Limited Box Set and Digital.

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

https://tarja.lnk.to/InTheRaw/

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TENGGER CAVALRY: Front Man Nature Ganganbaigal Passed Away

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 25, 2019
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According to Metalsucks TENGGER CAVALRY front man Nature Ganganbaigal has passed away. Details surrounding his death have not been made public. Guitarist Patrick Reilly said the following to MetalSucks:

“We grew suspicious when he did not show up for a pre-show rehearsal last weekend. We also had a video shoot scheduled, so for him to miss that was a cause for suspicion.” The band “had been collaborating with friends of his in Austin since that time.”

According to MetalSucks, Nature was missing for over a week as today (24th), authorities informed the band that they found Nature’s body on Thursday, June 13th.

MetalSucks obtained the following statement from the band:

“It is with deep sadness and shock that we must share the news that Nature has passed away. Nature’s greatest goal in life was the unite people of all backgrounds through community and through music. He was also an advocate for mental health, and encouraged everyone from friends to total strangers to persist through their struggles. Though we have lost a dear friend and a great artists, we know that his music will live on and continue to help us find our common ground and find our strength despite adversity. Please respect the privacy of Nature’s family during his painful time. May the Eternal Blue Sky find him at peace.”

This news has struck us hard as Nature was a huge part in the metal community, especially in New York. Nature was a creative spirit who loved creating music as well as graphic design. His unique blend of Mongolian folk metal with Tengger Cavalry is an accomplishment that speaks for itself. It wasn’t too long ago when Nature had an inspiring feature on Kerrang! discussing how his suicide attempt from last year has encouraged him to create the group’s latest effort Northern Memory (Vol. 1) followed by the EP Northern Memory (Vol.2).

Metal Shock Finland sends condolences to Nature‘s family and friends, R.I.P. our friend

 

NEW MODEL ARMY Release Official Video For First Single “End Of Days”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2019
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NEW MODEL ARMY have shared their new single, ‘End Of Days’, the first taste of their upcoming album “From Here”, to be released on August 23rd via earMUSIC.

A powerful combination of a big open soundscape, pounding rhythms and zeitgeist lyrics, ‘End Of Days’ is classic New Model Army.

Listen to ‘End Of Days’ here: https://newmodelarmy.lnk.to/EndOfDays

Watch the video here:

Almost 40 years since the start of their remarkable journey, New Model Army have established a fervent worldwide fanbase and reached multiple milestones of both creative and commercial success. Members have changed over the years and musical styles have evolved but at the heart of the band Justin has remained, along with a distinct and sincere belief in the power of music to inspire and effect change on a personal and political scale, both locally and globally.

With the band’s hugely acclaimed albums Between Dog And Wolf (2013) and Winter (2016) bringing renewed critical appreciation, chart success and an ever-growing audience of new fans to join the legion of faithful devotees, New Model Army return in 2019 with one of the finest records of their career.

“From Here” was recorded earlier this year on the tiny Norwegian island of Giske at the beautiful Ocean Sound Recordings studio and reflects the spectacular isolation of that environment yet has profound messages for the world we all live in and the times we are experiencing. For a taste of the music and the environment in which it was recorded, click HERE.

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“From Here” will be available as a CD Hardcover Media Book, Double 180g-Vinyl Gatefold and Digital and can be pre-ordered here: https://earmusic.lnk.to/NewModelArmy_FromHerePR

A Strictly Limited 2LP Splattered Vinyl-Edition, a Limited 7” Vinyl Single and various bundles will be available via an exclusive direct to consumer web shop.

NEW MODEL ARMY – FROM HERE TOUR 2019

08 Oct SOUTHAMPTON 1865 // UK
09 Oct PARIS Maroquinerie // France
10 Oct DORTMUND FZW // Germany
11 Oct HAMBURG Markthalle // Germany
12 Oct BERLIN Huxleys // Germany
13 Oct POZNAN Tama // Poland
15 Oct GDYNIA Ucho // Poland
16 Oct WARSAW Proxima // Poland
17 Oct WROCLAW Stary Klasztor // Poland
18 Oct KRAKOW Kwadrat // Poland
19 Oct BUDAPEST A38 // Hungary
20 Oct VIENNA Arena // Austria
22 Oct WINTERTHUR Salzhaus // Switzerland
23 Oct FRIBOURG Fri-Son // Switzerland
24 Oct FREIBURG Jazzhaus // Germany
25 Oct MÜNCHEN Backstage // Germany
26 Oct STUTTGART LKA // Germany
27 Oct NÜRNBERG Hirsch // Germany
29 Oct DRESDEN Beatpol // Germany
30 Oct FRANKFURT Batschkapp // Germany
31 Oct LOSHEIM Eisenbahnhalle // Germany

01 Nov RIJKEVORSEL De Singer // Belgium
02 Nov STRASBOURG La Laiterie // France
13 Nov BRISTOL SWX // UK
14 Nov LONDON Electric Ballroom // UK
15 Nov CAMBRIDGE Junction // UK
16 Nov LEEDS Stylus // UK
17 Nov CARDIFF Tramshed // UK
19 Nov CHESTER Live Rooms // UK
20 Nov NEWCASTLE Boiler Shop // UK
21 Nov EDINBURGH Liquid Rooms // UK
22 Nov MANCHESTER o2 Ritz // UK
23 Nov BIRMINGHAM o2 Institute // UK
30 Nov ISTANBUL Zorlu PSM Studio // Turkey

12 Dec BRIGHTON Concorde 2 // UK
13 Dec AMSTERDAM Melkweg // Netherlands
14 Dec COLOGNE Palladium // Germany
21 Dec NOTTINGHAM Rock City // UK

All tour dates, updates and more information to be found under: www.newmodelarmy.org

SOTO Announce European Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2019
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SOTO, the modern Heavy Metal / Hard Rock group featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex Yngwie Malmsteen / Talisman / ex Journey, Sons Of Apollo, TSO, etc.), has now announced a first UK/European tour in support of the release of their recently released third album and InsideOutMusic debut “Origami”.

Says frontman Jeff Scott Soto: “We hope this run along with the recent dates completed in South America are just a taste of what’s to come for SOTO, we are hoping to add many regions around the world next!”.

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Here are the upcoming dates:

SOTO – European & UK Tour 2019:
02.09. Manchester (UK) – Rebellion
03.09. Newcastle (UK) – Cluny
04.09. Edinburgh (UK) – Bannermans
06.09. London (UK) – Underworld
07.09. Zoetermeer (The Netherlands) – Boerderij
08.09. Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob
11.09. Gothenburg (Sweden) – Sticky Fingers
12.09. Stockholm (Sweden) – Slaktkyrkan
13.09. Linkoping (Sweden) – Hell Yeah Rock Club
14.09. Copenhagen (Denmark) – High Voltage
17.09. Siegburg (Germany) – Kubana
19.09. Aarburg (Switzerland) – Musigburg
20.09. Milan (Italy) – Legend Club
21.09. Marseille (France) – Cherrydon
23.09. Barcelona (Spain) – Upload Club
24.09. Madrid (Spain) – Caracol
25.09. Valencia (Spain) – 16 Toneladas
26.09. Vitoria (Spain) – Urban Rock Concept
28.09. Athens (Greece) – The Crow Club
More touring activity to be announced soon…

Check out the singles/videos and an EPK for SOTO’s “Origami” album here:
“HyperMania” (video): https://youtu.be/x0hA9b-MuhQ
“Origami“ (lyric video): https://youtu.be/n6ekK2HLC4Y
“BeLie“ (lyric video): https://youtu.be/httACwv8ioI
Album EPK Pt. 1: https://youtu.be/0UvOJIj9o74
Album EPK Pt. 2: https://youtu.be/eM_5eDtFCOI

“Origami” was released as a limited digipak CD with a set of 3 stickers and a bonus track, 180g vinyl LP including the entire album on CD (Available either on black vinyl or in strictly limited coloured runs as follows: 200x Light Blue vinyl from CM Distro Europe & 100x Lilac vinyl from the band themselves!), and as digital download. The album comes packaged with classy artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Machine Head, Amaranthe, Arch Enemy).

Order the album here: https://soto.lnk.to/Origami

The full track-listing of ’Origami‘ is as follows:

SOTO – “Origami”
1. HyperMania (04:05)
2. Origami (05:08)
3. BeLie (04:06)
4. World Gone Colder (03:42)
5. Detonate (04:46)
6. Torn (04:39)
7. Dance With The Devil (04:26)
8. AfterGlow (04:48)
9. Vanity Lane (04:02)
10. Give In To Me (04:39)
11. KMAG (04:16) * Bonus Track

SOTO started in 2015 derived from the ideal of Jeff Scott Soto wanting to return to his heavier roots. So far they released 2 albums, “Inside The Vertigo“ (2015) and “DIVAK“ (2016), taking a short break while Jeff embarked on the supergroup Sons Of Apollo, alongside Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Bumblefoot.

Now SOTO are returning under the same umbrella as Sons Of Apollo, having signed with InsideOutMusic. The new album “Origami“ contains material that continues to expand and move the band towards new heights whilst following up with their brand of Power Rock.