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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist Chris Holmes Recalls Touring w/ Iron Maiden on Their Bus

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 13, 2022

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Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice spoke to former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes in Montreal, Canada as he was prepared for his upcoming Screening/Mini-Tour/Signing dates.

When asked about his lack of payments in his time in W.A.S.P.
“Honestly I would just like to get paid for what I created, that’s it. I don’t want any more. I don’t want to take any more. I created what I created and I don’t want any more than what I did. I’m not about stealing stuff. I just like want what came out of my heart which is on records that I created. There was a lot more stuff than I was credited for but that’s the way it is you know. I wouldn’t change it. I would change a few things growing up but you can’t you can’t change the past, you can only change the future.”

When asked about the support from fellow artists when he has going though cancer treatment
“Blackie could have helped to pay for some of my treatment he didn’t but Nikki Sixx did. Nikki Sixx he gave me a lot of money, he was the first one he gave over 500 bucks. I love the guy for it thank you Nikki. I love him for that. Around the first month I was sick (Chris Holmes got video messages) and on message went, Chris this is your Metal God, Rob Halford and it was kind of cool Rob talked a little bit on there and then the Guitar player that took Tipton’s gig (Richie Faulkner) said nice words because Glenn’s sick and he’s got Parkinson’s Disease, that’s really sad. Tons of people um gave good wishes but nobody from W.A.S.P. did. It’s kind of weird but that’s ok but Glenn Hughes did we were good drinking buddies (in the past). “

When asked about speaking to Steve Grimmett the night before his passing
“He sang on a song that I had written called ‘Playing with fire’ which is written about Covid. About three weeks ago Sarah my wife gives me the phone and it’s Steve, hey what’s up Steve, how are you getting along with the Covid blah blah blah because we played some shows together and we spoke. Within 10 hours after call we heard he was dead. Shocked shot the crap out of me big time. He had an exceptionally exceptionally voice. Top-notch, unbelievable man, I wish I could sing a tenth what he does. Steve will be missed. It is sad he’s gone you know. Rest in peace Steve.”

When asked about what he thought about Iron Maiden as a band
“If somebody’s asked me who’s the favorite band I ever toured with? That would be Iron Maiden. Who was the nicest band, they were the coolest guys I’ve ever been around in the rock business. I traveled on their bus because of the same management. I went on Steve Harris’ bus with Bruce (Dickinson). Dave (Murray) and Adrian(Smith) had a bus themselves. Also Bruce flew a lot of times but I always was on their bus. And of course they had they loved me because I’m from Hollywood, California. When they’d say something they’d end the question with dude for some reason. My nickname with all the Maiden guys is chewie because one time we were I think we were at the Cat and Fiddle in Los Angeles and somebody said something about Star Wars and i went AHHHR (Like Chewie) and it’s just stuck you know, so that’s all right that’s my nickname Chewie you know. Iron Maiden just some of the greatest guys you know in this business yeah the coolest guys that I’ve ever met.”

Upcoming Mini-Tour/Screening dates

Sept 13-CIBL 101,5 in Montreal- interview and signing 8pm

Sept 16- Montreal- Piranha Bar
Mean Man Screening plus Meet and Greet, signings and short set. Event will be hosted by Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice
Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1135270070406753
With/
Leather Up Yöur Ass ( 80s Metal Tribute) and White Noize

Sept 17- Quebec City- Quartier de Lune, Screening ‘Mean Man’ documentary plus Meet and Greet, signings and short set 2pm
Tickets
https://www.facebook.com/events/1145055056358179

Sept 21- Toronto- The Rockpile, Screening Mean Man documentary plus Meet and Greet, signings and short set. Event Hosted by Tim Henderson
Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/471673317798377

Sept 23- Cornwall – ‘The Port Theater’ Screening Mean Man documentary plus Meet and Greet and signings and short set
Tickets
https://www.facebook.com/events/4869073359864183

PEARL JAM Hosted 9/11 First Responders at Madison Square Garden on 21st Anniversary of Terrorist Attack

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“9/11 was horrific, traumatic, despicable … but in some ways, 9/12 was awesome. 9/12 people came together as one. We were supported by the rest of the planet. And most importantly in our country, we supported each other. There was a time when we supported each other. That’s the part that we cannot forget. We can stay together. We don’t have to wait for another terrorist attack and suffer this thing of being divided.” – Eddie Vedder, sharing a conversation with First Responder Lt. Michael O’Connell, FDNY

On September 11th, at Madison Square Garden, PEARL JAM honored the first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the 21st anniversary of the tragedy. Frontman Eddie Vedder talked about meeting with a group of first responders before the show and being reminded of the importance of September 12th as a day when everyone came together in solidarity. He called out the incredible work of John Feal, a retired construction worker who lost part of his foot while working at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the attacks and founded the FealGood Foundation to benefit responders who have suffered from numerous health issues ever since.

That same solidarity is needed now to ensure that the heroes of September 11th continue to receive the treatment they need for the significant injuries and illnesses sustained on and stemming from that horrific day, many caused by the toxic dust generated by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.

After 17 years of hard work from survivors and advocates, Congress finally responded to this crisis by creating the World Trade Center Health Program. Today, it encompasses more than 117,000 responders and survivors, most of whom are being treated for more than one illness. World Trade Center Health Program provides critical care but is facing an impending $3 billion budget shortfall.

Unless Congress acts by the end of the year, the program will be forced to stop accepting new members who are sick and to make additional cuts in services. The Bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding and Correction Act would ensure the program gets the funding to meet the medical needs of 9/11 responders and survivors.

For more information and to contact your elected officials, visit Renew911health.org. You can also join Vitalogy Foundation in supporting The FealGood Foundation to benefit 9/11 first responders.

“So let those events we got through together all those years ago and that these men and women are still courageously healing from – let those lessons be remembered as our solidarity to come together and keep this country straight … this country that we love.” – Eddie Vedder

MIST OF MISERY Sign to Non Serviam Records, New Album Coming

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 13, 2022

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NON SERVIAM RECORDS is happy to announce the signing of the exciting symphonic black metal band MIST OF MISERY from Stockholm, Sweden.

The writing of their new effort took the band’s symphonic sound to new heights. MIST OF MISERY finished the recording of the album in early 2022 and soon signed with Non Serviam Records, with a planned release this Fall.

The band comments on the signing news: “Mist Of Misery are pleased to announce they have signed with Non Serviam Records for the release of their fourth full-length album this fall, entitled ’Severance’. We look forward to collaborating with such a dedicated and well established label such as Non Serviam Records”.

Ricardo Gelok, Non Serviam Records owner continues: ” i knew the band from their previous releases, and i was really happy they decided to send me their new promo…i really love their musical landscape. The more i listen to the songs the more new things i discover”

More details about the new album and a first taste of what it has to offer will be unveiled soon.

THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS Release New Song ‘Livin’ In Muddy Water’

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Southern rockers, THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS have revealed their brand-new song “Livin’ In Muddy Water,” out via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group, to celebrate their European tour with Black Stone Cherry, which kicked of yesterday. They begin an 18-date tour in Germany and will call through the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and France. You can get tickets from HERE. You can also listen to “Livin’ In Muddy Water” HERE.

“Livin’ In Muddy Water” is a southern groover with singer TJ Lyle’s vocals yearning, “How can you walk through muddy water, and come out cleaner than before, how do we see through broken windows, is it the pane or something more.”

Talking about the song TJ Lyle says, “The lyrics were written from my own experiences. Everyone has their bad days and hardships. The Bolts want to get the message out to those who sometimes feel helpless and let them know there’s always someone there to talk to and they will never be alone.” Bassist Zach Everett adds, “Livin’ in Muddy Water’s driving rhythm makes you want to bob and weave on the highway at great speed.”

The young rockers will be touring Europe for the first time. The band have cut their teeth live with Blackberry Smoke, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Molly Hatchet, The Cadillac Three and Deep Purple. They released their incredible debut album Can We Get A Witness in 2021 on Mascot Records which features the tracks “Looking For And Old Friend, “Lend A Hand”, and “So You Want To Change the World.”

Talking about the tour, the Thunderbolts guitarist Riley Couzzourt says, “We would like to send out a huge thank you to our friends and brothers, Black Stone Cherry, for this wonderful opportunity to tour mainland Europe. Many of you have been supporting the Bolts from afar, and we can’t wait to play for y’all and make new friends. Let’s rock Europe!”

The Georgia Thunderbolts are going to bring their Southern rock flavour to the historic streets of Europe and show how they party, Georgia style.

The Georgia Thundebolts Scandinavian tour 2022

17 September, Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway
18 September, Debaser, Stockholm, Sweden
19 September, Amager Bio, Copenhagen, Denmark

BIZARREKULT Unveils New Single ‘Kongen’, Announces European Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 12, 2022

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Black metal entity BIZARREKULT is now unveiling a brand new single, “Kongen,” which is taken from the project’s upcoming album, ‘Den Tapte Krigen’ which will be released via Season of Mist early 2023! More information about the sales start, release date, and additional album details will be revealed at a later date, while the album artwork, which was created by Ivan Gladkikh, can be found above! “Kongen” can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

Pre-save the single across all streaming services HERE.

BIZARREKULT is releasing the single in conjunction of the project’s upcoming European tour in support of label-mates Der Weg einer Freiheit and Regarde les Homess Tomber, for which the full itinerary can be found below! The tour kicks off this week on September 16 in Milano (IT) and will conclude on October 1 in Strasbourg (FR).

BIZARREKULT mastermind Roman V. comments: “I am very happy to reveal the artwork for the upcoming album ‘Den Tapte Krigen’ (The Lost War) together with a release of a single ‘Kongen’ (King). Here I am reflecting on the self-proclaimed supremacy of humankind over the other living beings (including other humans) and Mother Nature. Are we the kings or the murderers? The message is rather simple, and if you are against exploitation and violence – sing along with all your fibers. Don’t miss live performance of ‘Kongen’ while we are supporting our label mates Regarde Les Hommes Tomber and Der Weg Einer Freiheit in Europe starting this week!”

BIZARREKULT European Tourdates:
16 Sep 22 Milano (IT) Slaughter Club
17 Sep 22 Bologna (IT) Circolo Dev
18 Sep 22 Vienna (AT) Viper Room
19 Sep 22 Munich (DE) Backstage
20 Sep 22 Stuttgart (DE) Im Wizemann
21 Sep 22 Prague (CZ) Futurum
22 Sep 22 Dresden (DE) Beatpol
23 Sep 22 Jena (DE) F-Haus
24 Sep 22 Trier (DE) Mergener Hof
25 Sep 22 Hamburg (DE) Knust
26 Sep 22 Kassel (DE) Goldgrube
27 Sep 22 Aschaffenburg (DE) Colos-Saal
28 Sep 22 Lille (FR) Black Lab
29 Sep 22 Aarau (CH) Kiff
30 Sep 22 Fribourg (CH) Le Nouveau Monde
01 Oct 22 Strasbourg (FR) La Laiterie

WARBRINGER Reveal New Music Video for ‘Crushed Beneath the Tracks’

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In celebration of their west coast USA headline tour kicking off tomorrow, SoCal modern thrash metal frontrunners WARBRINGER just dropped a brand new music video for the Weapons of Tomorrow album favorite “Crushed Beneath the Tracks“. The unrelenting, grooving burner can now be experienced with an equally high-energy visual!

WARBRINGER’s string of headline dates – featuring support from both Heathen and Misfire – will kick off tomorrow in Fresno, CA, and conclude in West Hollywood, CA at the iconic Whisky-A-Go-Go on October 1. Tickets are on sale now – check local venues for details!

Drummer Carlos Cruz states:

“WARBRINGER is ecstatic to return to the road with our upcoming “U.S. Unraveling” headline tour in support of our latest album, Weapons of Tomorrow! It’s been over two years since the album’s release and the band is long overdue to perform these songs live on the west coast! We wanted to do something cool for the fans and film a new music video for the album’s heaviest song, “Crushed Beneath the Tracks”! Thanks to director Juan Rodriguez (Haze Grey Pictures) and his team for collaborating with us to create wicked visuals for such a neck-breaking track! We’ll be performing it every night on tour, so spread the word and we’ll see you in the circle pit!”

WARBRINGER 2022 USA West Coast Headline Tour w/ Heathen & Misfire:

9/13/2022 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
9/14/2022 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Atrium
9/15/2022 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
9/16/2022 – Portland, OR @ Mano Oculta PDX
9/17/2022 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
9/18/2022 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder
9/19/2022 – Denver, CO @ HQ
9/21/2022 – Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar
9/22/2022 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th St. Collective
9/23/2022 – Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
9/24/2022 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
9/25/2022 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
9/26/2022 – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
9/27/2022 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
9/28/2022 – Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar
9/29/2022 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
9/30/2022 – Anaheim, CA @ Doll Hut
10/1/2022 – West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go

Order WARBRINGER’s latest full-length album, Weapons of Tomorrow, HERE

With their latest studio album, Weapons of Tomorrow, WARBRINGER have not only proven a true mastery of their craft, but have spurred the forward shift of an entire genre – transporting thrash metal into a brand-new era. Building upon their internationally-acclaimed blistering attack, Weapons of Tomorrow showcases a refreshed technical approach and a heightened focus on unique lyrical and vocal style. The record takes the promise of the band’s previous release, Woe to the Vanquished, and carries it onward, presenting WARBRINGER at their absolute best to date – over 10 years into their careers.