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Rich Davenport’s Rock Show Featuring KING’S X Special With Jerry Gaskill And Dug Pinnick, Plus ROCKET DOLLS

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 16, 2015
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Rich Davenport’s Rock Show last week featured interviews with KING’S X members Jerry Gaskill and Dug Pinnick, and an interview with up and coming band the ROCKET DOLLS, and is now available for streaming below.

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill talks about his ongoing recovery after suffering a heart attack in September 2014, thanks fans for their support, and gives an update on his second solo album, which is due out in 2015. Jerry chooses one of his favourite King’s X songs to play from a drumming point of view, and also selects a track from his first solo album, “Come Somewhere”, which features fellow King’s X member Ty Tabor on guitar.

Jerry’s other bandmate, Dug Pinnick also drops in to discuss his new Blues Rock project, Grinder Blues, whose debut album hit number 8 on the Billboard Blues chart. The band features Dug alongside two well-respected Blues musicians, the Bihlman brothers, who’ve played with the likes of Buddy Guy, and whose music has featured in “Sons of Anarchy”. Dug talks about the band’s formation, album, and future plans, and also gives an update on some of his other projects.

You’ll also hear two songs from the Grinder Blues album.

The show also features an up and coming UK band The Rocket Dolls, who list King’s X as one of their major influences. Drummer Ben Knopfler talks about the band’s exciting and varied debut album “Eyes”, the making of the record, and the band’s future plans. Ben selects two songs from “Eyes”, and one of his favourite King’s X songs.

You can also listen on Sunday 8thFebruary 15:00-17:00, Tuesday 10th February 12:00-14:00 and Thursday 12th January 07:00-09:00 on http://www.totalrock.com

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KXM To Release Their Debut Album “KXM” On May 30th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2014
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earMusic has announced that KXM is to release their debut album “KXM” on May 30th 2014.

K like Korn. X as in King’s X. M as with Lynch Mob. With their creative union called KXM, which came into life through a jamming mood, King’s X vocalist Doug Pinnick, Korn drummer Ray Luzier and guitarist George Lynch (ex. Dokken, Lynch Mob) have channeled their musical talents into a unique symbiosis of hard rock music.

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KXM was conceived like many great things are: by chance. During a party at Luzier’s house the host asked his friends Pinnick and Lynch if they wanted to hang out and jam with him some time. And since both of them are crazy about music and always happy to try out new things, the answer of course was positive. They met at the next opportunity, jammed straight on, chimed together perfectly and all of a sudden had a whole album of powerful rock songs in the can.

George Lynch still feels giddy about this new rock alliance. “KXM is just one big happy accident! When Ray, Doug and I got together to talk about doing this we just thought we’d get together very casually, have some fun and do some jamming, and see what came of it, without any real high expectations. We had no management, label, crew, studio… we didn’t even have a song!“ he says with a laugh. “Our one rule was that we leave any and all preconceived ideas at home and that we would start from scratch and build something new from the ground up. Ten days later we had an album. Now there’s this nice big buzz out there and we’re all kind of shocked. The response was unexpected …and exciting! I haven’t been involved in a project that’s generated this kind of excitement since the Lynch Mob ‘Wicked Sensation’ release in 1990. It feels great…and it feels right.”

But first and foremost, it sounds great and right. The wonderfully catchy first album single ‘Rescue Me’ shows what this rock collective is capable of: Pinnick’s unique voice and his distorted bass grooves meld with Luzier’s powerful and precise drumming and Lynch’s buzzing trademark riffs into fresh and vibrant rock anthem. However, this is just a foretaste of what is to come, that is, an album whose diversity and dynamic will not only thrill all fans of the trio’s main bands but any friend of powerful rock music in general as well. On their eponymous debut, which was produced by Chris Collier (Lynch Mob, Lita Ford, Tommy Bolin), KXM cover the whole spectrum of modern rock music: from the emotional ballad ‘Never Stop Loving You’ to the mesmerizingly unsettling ‘Sleep’ to the epic and vigorous ‘Human Friction’.

 

When three musicians of this caliber unite it’s not necessarily a given that something great will ensue. However, it is possible that something great ensues – if the oft-quoted chemistry is right. With KXM the chemistry is right indeed. The outcome is a debut album that will shake the strongholds of rock music.

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KING’S X: Three US Shows Announced For November

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 29, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

KING’S X, in cooperation with World Management, have confirmed three US shows for November. They are as follows:

November
22 -The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
23 – Amos’ Southend – Charlotte, NC
24 – Empire -Springfield, VA

King’s X frontman dUg Pinnick released his new solo album, Naked, in May through RockArmy Records. Check out the new video for the song ‘The Great Big Thing’ directed by Ken Winkler below:

According to a press release, “Naked is deeply personal and overflowing with dUg’s unmistakable tone, groove, and heart-wrenching vocals. PEARL JAM’s Jeff Ament said that “heavy music didn’t start in Seattle, it started in Katy, Texas with King’s X” and Naked is proof that dUg Pinnick remains at the top of his game.

Complete audio samples from Naked can be heard on Amazon at this location.

 


Exclusive Interviews With Dug Pinnick (KINGS X), Dough Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, BURNING RAIN), Pete Way (EX UFO) And VICTORIUS On RICH DAVENPORT’S ROCK SHOW

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 28, 2013
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Rich Davenport’s Rock Show this week features exclusive interviews with King’s X frontman Dug Pinnick, Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Burning Rain), Pete Way (ex UFO, Waysted) and German Power Metallers Victorius, and is available now for streaming at this link.

In the first hour of the show, King’s X frontman Dug Pinnick discusses his new solo album “Naked”, and talks about potential tour plans to support the release. Dug also chooses two tracks from “Naked”, and gives an update on the second Pinnick Gales Pridgen album and other projects he’s working on.

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Also in part one, Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich talks about “Epic Obsession”, the new album from his side project Burning Rain, and the recent reissues of the band’s first two albums.

Part two features the third in an ongoing series of interviews with legendary former UFObassist Pete Way, in which Pete looks at the recent “UFO At The BBC” box set. This week, Pete looks at a live concert recording from 1980 and tells the story behind the song “Cherry”.

And finally, guitarist Dirk Scharsich of rising German Power Metal outfit Victorius spills the beans on the band’s new album “The Awakening”, produced by Freedom Call guitarist Lars Rettkovitz.

The show also features classic tracks and killer new cuts from ZZ Top, Dio, Tarja, Edenbridge, Anthrax, Ken Hensley, 42 Decibel, Newman, Robert Hart and Thin Lizzy.

You can also listen on week Sunday 28th July 15:00-17:00 GMT,
repeated Monday 29th July 02:00-04:00 GMT on http://www.bloodstockradio.com

TWISTED SISTER, DANZIG, KING’S X: Members Confirmed For ‘Bonzo Birthday Bash’ East Coast

Posted by aliblackdiamond on April 28, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring their John Bonham celebration, “Bonzo Bash”, to New York and New Jersey for three shows commemorating the life of rock’s ultimate drummer. The shows have been booked on May 30, May 31 and June 1 to pay tribute to John Henry Bonham on and around what would have been his 65th birthday.

Since the first epic/never done before Bonzo Bash (“The Groove Remains The Same”) on September 25, 2010, which brought 18 of the world’s best drummers together on one drum kit in West Hollywood, Tichy and Sutton have done a total of five Bonzo Bashes, with each one gaining more momentum and much-deserved attention. With a list that is far too long to include here, it should be noted that 50 drummers and 30 guests have performed over 100 songs through the course of these marathon shows! The last Bonzo Bash, on January 24, the most-talked-about show at the NAMM music convention, sold out and a second night could have been added! 30 drummers played with a total of 52 performers over the course of 5 hours!

Tichy said: “I had this idea back in 2010 when one day it occurred to me that John Bonham and LED ZEPPELIN were the only band I had never stopped listening to for over 30 years. The idea literally came to me in that instant. I was going to go for a backyard party or a kegger in a rehearsal room, but then figured if all these drummers actually get together and make it a “thing,” it should be made available for people to see so I talked to promoter Joe Sutton, a Zep Head himself, who happened to have the exact night on hold at Key Club and that was that!

“The concept is simple: each drummer chooses his or her favorite LED ZEPPELIN song and plays it on an amber acrylic drum kit with house band THE MOBY DICKS. This coming together of the world’s best drummers also brings with it an undeniable, communal spirit that is very hard to find at any other type of rock show. We all have a great time as it’s all about celebrating the amazing drumming of John Bonham and his timeless impact. The energy is thick, the egoless vibes prevail and we all walk away with great memories! I’ve never seen so many smiling faces at a rock show!

“People constantly ask for us to take this juggernaut on the road but in theory, it’s not unlike a river crossing of wildebeests during migration season! But, by going to a city like New York with my home state New Jersey next door and inviting the best drummers in the area, it became apparent that we may be able to pull this off after all!

“So, grab a couple tickets and get dazzled by a great house band and one of the most unique shows you’ll ever see featuring some of the world’s best drummers around!”

Spectacles:

Thursday, May 30, The Gramercy, New York City
Friday, May 31, Revolution, Amityville, Long Island, New York
Saturday, June 1, Bergan PAC, Englewood, New Jersey

Drummers:

(appearance information goes by NYC, LI and/or NJ)

* Carmine Appice (drum legend, co-hosting ONLY) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Michael Cartellone (LYNYRD SKYNYRD, DAMN YANKEES) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Liberty Devitto (BILLY JOEL) LI/ NJ
* Joe Franco (GOOD RATS, TWISTED SISTER, WIDOWMAKER) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Jerry Gaskill (KING’S X) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Jojo Mayer (NERVE) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Jonathan Mover (ARETHA FRANKLIN, JOE SATRIANI) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* A.J. Pero (TWISTED SISTER) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER) NJ
* Thommy Price (JOAN JETT, BILLY IDOL) (NYC)
* Van Romaine (STEVE MORSE) (LI, NJ)
* Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, BURNING RAIN) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Chad Szeliga (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/ BREAKING BENJAMIN) (NJ)
* Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, S.U.N.) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Steven Wolf (ALICIA KEYS, PINK, BRITNEY SPEARS) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Special guests:

* Russell Allen (ADRENALINE MOB, TRED) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Randy Jackson (ZEBRA) (NYC)
* Sass Jordan (S.U.N.) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB, TRED) (NYC, LI, NJ)
* Eddie Trunk (“That Metal Show”) (Hosting NJ)

***Many more drummers and special guests to be announced!***

THE MOBY DICKS:

* Rob Clores (BLACK CROWES, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS) – Keyboards (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)
* John “JD” DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, C.O.P.) – Bass (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)
* Chas West (BONHAM, LYNCH MOB) – Vocals (Moby Dick)
* Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL, SEBASTIAN BACH, BRENTWOOD FOREST) – Guitar (Moby Dick)

KING’S X Frontman Releases Christmas Single

Posted by aliblackdiamond on December 12, 2012
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Source: Blabbermouth.net 

KING’S X frontman Doug “Dug” Pinnick has just released a special holiday-themed digital-only single via RockArmy Records and his own dUgtone imprint featuring the songs “Holiday” and “Ho Ho Ho”. This single comes right on the heels of the release of the first single from Doug‘s upcoming solo album, “Naked”, to be issued via RockArmy Records in the first quarter of 2013, featuring the songs “What You Gonna Do?” and “Courage”. Videos for both “Holiday” and “What You Gonna Do?” can be viewed below.

“Naked” will be Pinnick‘s sixth solo album, including two released under the moniker POUNDHOUND. Pinnick wrote, performed, produced, and mixed the CD and the new single on his own in his home studio in Los Angeles. “Holiday” and “Ho Ho Ho” were mastered by engineer and RockArmy Records owner Paul Soroski, the bassist for PODUNK, who have done numerous national tours alongside KING’S X, TESLA, and others. Soroski‘s studio credits include 2010’s “Dead New World” by ILL NINO and 2009’s “Reflections” by RAZR13, which features Pinnick on lead vocals.

Pinnick is best known as the vocalist/bassist for KING’S X, the influential hard rock act that also features guitarist Ty Tabor and drummer Jerry Gaskill. KING’S X celebrated 32 years of activity as a band in 2012 with a run of U.S. dates alongside KANSAS. The band’s most recent studio album, “XV”, was released in 2008 and was their highest-charting album since 1996’s “Ear Candy”. In 2005, VH1 included KING’S X in its list of “100 Greatest Artists In Hard Rock.”