Multi-national metal machine DRAGONFORCE have announced, via their Official Facebook Page, the drum clinic of their drummer Gee Anzalone:
In collaboration with Mapex Italy and Casale Bauer, DRAGONFORCE drummer Gee Anzalone is happy to announce his drum clinic date, set to take place on May 27h at the “Città della Musica” in Via Pietro Nenni, 105, San Giovanni Teatino (Chieti-Italy). Do not miss it!
SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL have announced the addition of drummer Koryun Bobikyan to the group’s ranks, who takes over for the recently departed Gee Anzalone (DragonForce).
Koryun is a SF Bay Area local by the way of Armenia where he performed in numerous bands (Stryfe, Sacrond, Sworn) and even performed with Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) in part with the Armenian Symphonic Orchestra. He’s also a professional violinist and drum teacher who has performed over 700 concerts.
Guitarist Steve Rice comments on the new addition to the line up: “Kore was one of the best candidates that submitted material and has an extensive professional resume in his performances as both a drummer and violinist. Being that he’s in the Bay Area is just icing on the cake. He’ll be immediately thrown into the fire recording drum tracks to our new CD which is 90% completed and ready for a 2015 release. We look forward to hitting the road once again in 2015 and productive future with our latest line up.”
KILL RITUAL are:
Steve Rice – Lead Guitars
Josh “Crimson” Gibson – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Danyael Laughing Bear – Bass
Koryun Bobikyan – Drums
KILL RITUAL has forged a sound where classic and modern Metal meet. It’s muscle and power driven metal ramped up with chugging dynamics to make you cuss in delight as you break your freakin’ neck.
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Mega metal powerhouse DRAGONFORCE has announced that the band’s drummer Gee Anzalone has made an endorsement deal with Mapex, read Gee’s comment below:
I’m glad to inform you that i proudly join the MAPEX family! The drumkit that i’m actually using during the Dragonforce Maximum Overload Tour is the SATURN IV – Maple/Walnut with Evans Drumheads on the shells.
In support of the new album ‘Maximum Overload’, out via Metal Blade Records, DRAGONFORCE has announced they will be returning to North America in 2015 on tour with KAMELOT. The tour begins April 27th in Baltimore, MD and wraps up May 23rd in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL. Tickets are on sale now for all dates at http://www.enterthevault.com. Check out the dates below.
Guitarist Herman Li on the tour:
“It’s always a problem where to start a World Tour and as we started the last touring cycle in North America we started this one in the UK, but the was another factor, we wanted to go out touring in North America with a superb band, so when the call came from Kamelot for us to join them on their tour we didn’t hesitate! This will be a fantastic tour and a fantastic evening for the fans……..see you all there!!!!”
“Maximum Overload” available now in CD, digital, and limited edition vinyl formats! Don’t forget to check out the band’s brand new video for “The Game”.
DRAGONFORCE With Kamelot:
4/27: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
4/28: Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
4/29: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
5/1: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
5/2: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
5/3: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theater
5/5: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
5/6: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
5/7: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
5/9: Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre
5/10: Saskatoon, SK @ Louis Pub
5/11: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom
5/12: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
5/14: San Francisco, CA @ The Grand Ballroom at the Regency
5/15: Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
5/16: Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
5/18: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
5/20: Austin, TX @ Emos
5/21: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City Live
5/22: New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Civic Theatre
5/23: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues (Orlando)
Currently DRAGONFORCE is touring UK, check out the remaining dates below:
03 OCT BRIDGEND Hobo’s
04 OCT BRISTOL The Thekla
07 OCT LEEDS Brundenell
08 OCT NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
09 OCT COLCHESTER Arts Centre
10 OCT NORWICH Waterfront
11 OCT LONDON Bush Hall
The band will also perform a co-headline show with EPICA at London’s Kentish Town Forum on Saturday 6th December 2014. Tickets are on sale now via http://www.seetickets.com
More information at http://www.dragonforce.com
Dragonforce 2014
DRAGONFORCE have announced former Braindamage and Kill Ritual drummer Gee Anzalone has joined the band.
A native of Turin, Italy, Gee is a drum teacher who graduated from the NAMM Academy of Milan and carries on the well established multi-national mix of musicians that make up DragonForce
Gee will make his live debut on the forthcoming ‘Maximum Overload’ UK Tour which commences on September 17th in Edinburgh and replaces Dave Mackintosh who recorded 4 albums with the band prior to the forthcoming ‘Maximum Overload’ which is released on August 18th via earMusic.
Dave is moving on to pastures new to focus on his first musical love, which is Prog Rock, and has released the following statement.
“After much thought I have parted ways with the boys in DragonForce to pursue my first love of progressive rock, I wish the lads all the luck in the world and look forward to the release of Maximum Overload as I truly believe this is the most fantastic DF album that I and the boys have recorded to date!
Many thanks to all the fans who have supported me in this last decade of massive tours, countless shows and all the albums, I couldn’t have done it without you.
I will continue to tour and play with some of the greatest names in Prog Rock, and hope to see some familiar faces on the road!
In the meantime, stay metal, watch out for the new Dave Mackintosh website which will be launched within the next 4 weeks as well as some great new videos I will be producing with my gear sponsors.
DF forever!!”
Dave.
DF guitarist Herman Li said “We have been through a lot with Dave and want to thank him for everything he has contributed to DragonForce, both as a friend and musician and we would all like to wish him well with his new project”.
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KILL RITUAL drummer GEE ANZALONE has announced, via his Facebook Page, the start of his online drum lessons over the musicians website http://www.yourmusicmuse.com
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Also check out the teaser for “The Eyes Of Medusa“, the new album from SF bay area metallers KILL RITUAL. The CD will be released on April 4 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music.
https://soundcloud.com/rockngrowl/kill-ritual-the-eyes-of-medusa
Rock N Growl Promotion has issued that the SF Bay Thrash and Roller’s KILL RITUAL welcome new drummer Gee Anzalone (Braindamage) to the fold. A graduate of the NAM Academy in Milano and an in demand drum teacher at GM Drum School in Torino Italy.
Guitarist Steve Rice comments on the bands new skin basher: “Gee is a world class addition to the band. After witnessing him tear it up on Dethklok, Machine Head and Pantera tunes we knew we found our guy! We’d like to thank all the drummers that submitted and believe us it was a tough call, but we definitely found the right guy.”
Gee will make his US debut on the bands tour in September 2013. The dates are as follows.
9/5 Las Vegas, NV – The Cheyenne Saloon
9/6 Gilbert, AZ – Crabby Don’s
9/7 Albuquerque, NM – Hooligans
9/8 El Paso, TX – Bombardiers
9/9 Las Cruces, NM – The Green Room
9/12 Midland, TX – Fast Freddy’s
9/14 Ft Worth, TX – The Rail Club,
9/15 Austin, TX – Headhunters
9/16 San Antonio, TX – Zombies Bar
9/19 Corpus Christi, TX – Zero’s Hard Rock Club
9/20 Houston, TX – Acadia
9/21 Dallas, TX – Boiler Room
9/22 Oklahoma City, OK – The Chameleon
9/23 Wichita, KS – Kirby’s Beer Store
9/24 Kansas City, MO
9/25 Lincoln, NE
9/26 Cheyenne, WY
9/27 Casper, WY – The Sandbar Lounge
9/28 Salt Lake City, UT
9/29 Reno, NV – Shea’s Tavern
More dates t.b.a
KILL RITUAL 2013 Line Up:
Crimson – Vocals
Steve Rice – Guitar
Danyael Laughing Bear – Bass
Gee Anzalone – Drums
KILL RITUAL is currently recording their sophomore CD “The Eyes Of Medusa” which will again be mixed by Andy LaRocque and engineered by KILL RITUAL Guitarist Steve Rice. A 2014 release is expected.
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