Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and Famous Rock/ Metal Photographer Mark Weiss join The Metal Voice Live on YOUTUBE to talk about their current plans and take fan question and video zoom calls. The last time Mark and Chris really spoke was during the photo shoot of WASP the Last Command in 1985.
Plus there will be a special WASP family guest.
December 23rd, 2020
9am Pacific
12pm Eastern
5pm UK
Watch here live or later
Award-winning Italian vocalist / multi-instrumentalist NEROARGENTO is sharing with fans the new single ‘Heisenberg‘ off the latest album ‘Circles‘, released in September 2020 by Rockshots Records.
‘Heisenberg‘ is the fourth single from the album “Circles”, a mixture between grunge rock and industrial metal: catchy melodies, heavy crunchy c-dropped guitar riffing and acid voco-electro sounds make it one of the most radio-friendly single from the album.
The lyrics are inspired by the American neo-Western TV-series Breaking Bad, particularly by the famous Walter White’s speech scene “I Am the One Who Knocks“
Listen to ‘Heisenberg‘:
SPOTIFY: http://spoti.fi/37AyBP7
APPLE MUSIC: https://apple.co/3relZVP
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8cCmP_uyiPU
“Circles” is NeroArgento‘s fifth studio album and it takes a step back to the original “industrial” roots as well as a step forward into a more mature and experimental sound. Known in the crossover scene as a solo artist, and founding member of the industrial metal act The Silverblack, NeroArgento has been involved in over 40 records to date including the “Princess Ghibli” compilation, a very well known collection in Japan that has sold several thousand copies along with performing multiple times at the “New Years World Rock Festival”, an event by Yuya Uchida.
NeroArgento’s tracks have also been featured in several official gameplay trailers, displayed on renowned websites as Warcraftmovies and Machinima plus his solo albums were released as special editions in Japan.
Among many collaborations as a producer, musician, and remixer, NeroArgento has worked with artists such as Dead By Sunrise, Vamps, Disarmonia Mundi, Rise To Fall, The Stranded, Massive Ego, Lady Faith alongside remixed songs for fan clubs of KORN, The Prodigy, Gorillaz.
‘Circles‘ was released via Rockshots Records in September 2020.
GOATWHORE will kick off 2021 with an exclusive livestream! The multi-camera event will take place Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at 6:00pm EST / 3:00pm PST.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Sammy Duet, “I am extremely excited to bring you maniacs the very first COVID-19 safe, virtual GOATWHORE live experience! Hopefully we will be able bring our live show back to the legions in real time very soon, but this will have to suffice for the time being. So enjoy the GOATWHORE live show from the comfort — or discomfort — of your home!”
All tickets purchased by January 7th will be entered into giveaway drawings during the stream.
Get your ticket now at: https://live.sixtytozeromusic.com.
GOATWHORE’s virtual performance will consist of tracks spanning their lengthy catalog including most recent studio offering, Vengeful Ascension. Released via Metal Blade Records, the critically lauded full-length was recorded with longtime soundman and comrade Jarrett Pritchard (1349, Gruesome, Wolvhammer, Nocturnus AD) and serves as the band’s highest charting album to date. Metal Injection hailed Vengeful Ascension, “the high water mark that GOATWHORE have set for themselves.” Alternative Press wrote, “The album roars with the classic GOATWHORE sound of searing, shredding, and screams of rage. The material also tries some new things, tossing in a bit of blackened atmosphere, adding to the philosophical questions the music dives into.” Added Loudwire, “Vengeful Ascension has extremity black metal fans will dig, groove that will appeal to death metal aficionados and potent guitar work thrash lovers can appreciate.”
Vengeful Ascension is out now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. To preview and purchase the record, visit metalblade.com/goatwhore.
ALBERT BOUCHARD is best known as a founding member of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The original line-up sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and the #1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart “Burning For You”. Bouchard contributed to songwriting, drums, and lead vocals on some of their greatest songs, such as “Cites on Flame with Rock and Roll”.
“Re Imaginos” came out on November 6th though RockHeart Records / Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) and hit the Billboard Top 100 (#97), Albert’s first time back on the charts in 32 years. Due to the overwhelming demand, “Re Imaginos” is now being released as a limited-edition vinyl release. This special run comes as a double LP gatefold edition, including extended versions of “In the Presence of Another World”, “Imaginos”, “Blue Oyster Cult”, plus the bonus instrumental, “Imaginos Overture”. And if that is not enough, the album also features liner notes by Rolling Stone editor, David Fricke. This is the ultimate presentation of the unique story that is Imaginos.
Albert is very excited to bring this to the fans as he states, “This vinyl release brings the vision for ‘Imaginos’ full circle, where the songs come out as a gatefold double vinyl release with each side telling a specific part of the story. It also sounds the way that Sandy and I wanted it to sound with plenty for volume and yet, plenty of headroom too. The extended mixes take advantage of the multitude of guitar tracks that I had available and also add some extra drama to some songs (as if it was really needed). Finally, it has the long-lost version of ‘Imaginos Overture’ that was planned for the original ‘Imaginos’ record, with more contributions from Joe Bouchard, Greg Holt, RJ Ronquillo, Ross The Boss Friedman, and Ace Bouchard.” Deko Entertainment president Bruce Pucciarello adds, “Finally, delivered the way it needed to be. A spiritual, soulful journey that Albert was always meant to take us on, his way. Wonderful.”
View EPK for Re Imaginos here:
There are limited edition “red vinyl” bundles (while supplies last), which can be ordered via: https://tinyurl.com/yyazk3os
Product Includes:
– One (1) Albert Bouchard – Re Imaginos Vinyl (2LP) (Red Variant)
– One (1) Albert Bouchard – Re Imaginos Poster (Autographed)
– One (1) Albert Bouchard – Drum Sticks (Autographed)
– One (1) Albert Bouchard – Re Imaginos Guitar Pick
“Re Imaginos” Tracklist:
1. I Am the One You Warned Me Of
2. Del Rio Song
3. In the Presence of Another World (extended version)
4. Siege and Investiture of Baron Von Frankenstein’s Castle At Weisseria
5. Girl That Love Made Blind
6. Astronomy
7. Imaginos (extended version)
8. Gil Blanco County
9. Blue Oyster Cult (extended version)
10. Black Telescope
11. Magna of Illusion
12. Les Invisibles
13. Imaginos Overture (LP Only)
HEAD MACHINE’s Orgasm album was recorded in 1969 and this is the FIRST OFFICIAL RE-RELEASE of the album since 1971. Every other re-release since then has been a counterfeit.
The album features four members of The Gods: Ken Hensley (also of Uriah Heep, credited here as Ken Leslie), Lee Kerslake (also of Uriah Heep, credited here as Lee Poole), John Glascock (also of Jethro Tull, credited here as John Leadhen) and Brian Glascock (credited here as Brian Poole).
This 50th Anniversary Edition has been given a 2020 re-mastering and its better sound quality than any previous edition. The packaging is a 6-panel digipack and the booklet features new liner notes by David Paramor plus exclusive comments from Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake and Brian Glascock.
Work on this re-release was completed in early 2020, for a May release which was the 50th Anniversary month of it’s first release. The Covid-19 pandemic delayed that plan and then the publicity was held, when Lee Kerslake and then Ken Hensley passed away, to ensure the painstaking work undertaken on this re-release wouldn’t be mistaken for a cash in.
The original producer David Paramor endorsed the re-release saying “This album is a chapter in the history of everyone involved, and in these days of less prudish attitudes, I hope this 50th Anniversary release will bring some of the tracks to a wider audience.“
Head Machine official merchandise has been made available for the first time at: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HeadMachine/explore
The 50th Anniversary Definitive Edition Re-Release is available here:
Amazon CD: https://geni.us/HeadMachineCD
Amazon LP: https://geni.us/HeadMachineLP
iTunes: https://geni.us/HeadMachinei
Spotify: https://geni.us/HeadMachineS
Christmas has come and with it Chris Catena’s Rock City Tribe, present the fourth videoclip taken from the album “Truth In Unity”, a record that has aroused curiosity and excellent reviews that are driving streamings and downloads.
The new song, “Still A Fool”, it’s a hard rock track with an Irish flavor which pays tribute to Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynnott. The songwriter is the great Swedish guitarist, Kee Marcello, the former lead guitarist of Europe.
Watch the video here:
Chris Catena comments: “In my opinion this song is sensational. I was on tour with Kee and he played me some demos of songs that should have ended up on his new solo album. My attention was drawn by a track in Thin Lizzy style of remarkable compositional technique. I told him I envied him because I would have wanted so much a song like this on the album I was recording. A few days later he wrote me an e-mail attaching a brand new track written himself entitled ‘Still A Fool’… Due to lack of time, in the demo, Kee faked the English words because he had not been able to record the singing part with a definitive text, which he sent a few days later. I was really flattered and I will not stop thanking him for this gift“.
In addition to Kee, the other musicians who took part in the recordings of the song are Janne Stark (Overdrive, Costancia, Mountain of Power, Stark / Merryweather etc) on second lead guitar and rhythm, Hakan Granat (Mercury Fang, Misth) on rhythm and twin guitars, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr . Big) on drums, Sean McNabb on bass (Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Dokken, Burning Rain etc) and Jimmy Bax on keyboards.
In addition to Stark and Granat featured on recordings, the video also includes Peter Hermansson (220 Volts) on drums and Robert Majd (Captain Black Beard, Metalite). The video clip was shot in Stockholm by Jack Lukas Laugeni and Denny Mecozzi.
For Christmas, Chris Catena took part in pop singer Katiuscia‘s new single, “Wait For You”, written by the Swedes Daniel Flores and Angelica of Murder Of My Sweet. The song will be digitally released on December 30th via IMR and features Francesco Marras, Daniel Flores, Janne Stark, and Davide Spurio. In April Katiuscia (https://katiuscia.hearnow.com/) released the single “Dangerous”, written by Chris Catena.
Buy “Truth in Unity” here:
http://www.grooveyardrecords.com/chriscatenasrockcitytribetruthinunity.html
https://chriscatena.bandcamp.com/
https://www.discogs.com/en/sell/release/15867773?ev=rb
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