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KK’S PRIEST ANNOUNCES “SERMONS OF THE SINNER” ALBUM OUT AUGUST 20, 2021 VIA EX1 RECORDS - NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE
“HELLFIRE THUNDERBOLT” SINGLE AND VIDEO AVAILABLE TO WATCH HERE
KK’s PRIEST, the band comprised of renowned former Judas Priest guitarist, KK Downing and former vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, is pleased to announce the release of SERMONS OF THE SINNERvia Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records on August 20. Today fans are able to pre-order the debut album in various configurations including an exclusive limited edition autographed Metal Vinyl (Silver Disc) with bonus CD Album, via the band’s online store here: https://found.ee/KKsPriest. The album can be pre-saved via all global digital streaming partners as well.
Posted by Steven Reid on Wed, May 12 2021 @ 21:47 CDT
News: Crobot Vs. Howard Jones (Light The Torch/ex-Killswitch Engage)
Crobot Vs. Howard Jones (Light The Torch/ex-Killswitch Engage) On Video Game Inspired 'Kiss It Goodbye', Taken From 'Rat Child' EP, Also featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Stix Zadina (Steel Panther) - Released 18 June 2021 via Mascot Records
Crobot have announced their new record Rat Child EP, which will be released globally on 18 June via Mascot Records. The EP features a mighty cast of Frank Bello (Anthrax) , Howard Jones (Light The Torch/ex-Killswitch Engage) and Stix Zadina (Steel Panther).
Ahead of this they have revealed the video for "Kiss It Goodbye" featuring Howard Jones (Light the Torch/ex-Killswitch Engage) Listen Here
Posted by Steven Reid on Tue, May 11 2021 @ 21:49 CDT
News: Gentle Giant’s “Free Hand” Remixed By Steven Wilson Now Available for Pre&
“Free Hand” was Gentle Giant’s seventh album originally released in July 1975. This album was the most commercially successful of the band’s career reaching the top 40 albums in Billboard Magazine. It stands as the culmination of the band’s maturity, following the successes of “In A Glass House” & “The Power & The Glory”.
Posted by Pete Pardo on Fri, Apr 30 2021 @ 19:45 CDT
ASIA Announce Release of The Reunion Albums: 2007 - 2012
Release Date: 11th June 2021
28th April 2021: ASIA, the multi-platinum selling English supergroup, formed in London in 1981, are celebrating their 40th anniversary by releasing a 5CD boxset The Reunion Albums: 2007 - 2012 through BMG Records on 11th June 2021.
Pre-order it here: https://asiaband.lnk.to/reunionalbumsPR
This 5CD deluxe clamshell box set features the 2CD live recording Fantasia, Live In Tokyo together with the three reunion studio albums Phoenix, Omega and XXX. ASIA took the world by a storm with their eponymous debut album, globally the biggest-selling album of 1982. The single Heat Of The Moment, a huge soft-rock anthem, reached the top 40 in over a dozen markets, peaking in the U.S. at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Posted by Steven Reid on Thu, Apr 29 2021 @ 19:28 CDT
News: The Wildhearts announce 21st Century Love Songs on Graphite Records
The Wildhearts are proud to announce the release of 21st Century Love Songs, their brand new full-length studio album on September 3rd through Graphite Records.
21st Century Love Songs is the follow up to Renaissance Men, their highest charting album since 1994’s P.H.U.Q, which debuted at number 11.
“Renaissance Men reminded me of our first album, Earth Vs The Wildhearts. No one knew how the fans and press would receive it, so it was balls-to-the-wall rock and fuck 'em if they don't like it.
Going in again, for 21st Century Love Songs, naturally reminded me of our second album, PHUQ, where we got to flex our creative muscle, and show everyone what we're capable of. This time we let the songs simmer until absolutely ready. We let the theme of the album present itself. There's a subtlety to this album, something that people don't often associate with The Wildhearts, and a sense of adventure in the unorthodox arrangements of the songs. This is where I become a fan of the band, when we ditch the rule book and just follow our instinct. Sarcastic, fun, angry, proud, experimental and belligerent, all wrapped up in a big 'fuck you', this is the sound of the band in their natural habitat. This time we're in control.” exclaims Ginger Wildheart.
Posted by Steven Reid on Mon, Apr 19 2021 @ 23:05 CDT
News: White Moth Black Butterfly return with new studio album The Cost of Dreaming
WHITE MOTH BLACK BUTTERFLY RETURN WITH THEIR NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'THE COST OF DREAMING' RELEASED ON KSCOPE ON 28TH MAY 2021
After their lauded 2017 album Atone, White Moth Black Butterfly return with their new studio album The Cost Of Dreaming through Kscope on 28th May 2021.
The contemporary pop project with progressive and experimental music at its heart; created by Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT) features a team of songwriters & producers based worldwide, all at the height of their own scenes. Collaborating with Tompkins are New-Delhi based Skyharbor songwriter and producer Keshav Dhar; US based producer and string arranger Randy Slaugh who has previously worked with the likes of Devin Townsend, Architects & Periphery, drummer Mac Christensen and the line up is completed by ethereal vocals of UK singer & lyricist Jordan Turner. Their newest output not only signals a sonic evolution for the band, whilst still retaining core elements from previous recordings such as organic string sections and experimental theme linking interludes, but also features some exceptional special guests including saxophonist Kenny Fong and The Contortionist’s keyboardist Eric Guenther.
Posted by Steven Reid on Fri, Apr 02 2021 @ 10:41 CDT
Interviews: Molten Dials Up Some Hot Heavy Metal Sounds
Sea of Tranquility Staff writer Carl Sederholm recently caught up with Herman Bandala of Molten. The band’s debut album Dystopian Syndrome was released in January 2021.
Posted by Pete Pardo on Sat, Mar 27 2021 @ 20:25 CDT
News: Single Release Kansas - Point Of Know Return (Live) out today
26th March 2021: KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band has released the track Point Of Know Return (Live 2019-20), taken from their upcoming, new live album Point of Know Return Live & Beyond out 28th May. The song was recorded on April 4, 2019 at the Balboa Theater in San Diego, CA.
This is the first live album since 2017 for the band that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind,’ to progressive epics like ‘Song for America.’
News: FROST* release Terrestrial; first single from new album Day And Age
Frost* recently announced ‘Day And Age’, their first new studio album in 5 years, set for release on the 14th May 2021. The band’s fourth record features Jem Godfrey once again joined by John Mitchell & Nathan King, as well as 3 guest drummers: Kaz Rodriguez (Chaka Khan, Josh Groban), Darby Todd (The Darkness, Martin Barre) & Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, Mister Mister). The album also features actor Jason Isaacs.
Today the band are pleased to launch ‘Terrestrial’, the first single taken from ‘Day And Age’, and you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wda09d-QdUk
Posted by Steven Reid on Tue, Mar 23 2021 @ 22:25 CDT
News: Tempus Fugit News: Hans Lundin, Ritual, Fuchs
HANS LUNDIN (of Kaipa):
03/2021 Out in the digital world now, the 3 Solo Albums from HANS LUNDIN of KAIPA.
This month sees the digital release of HANS LUNDINs Solo Albums from 1984 to 1989, all remastered and first time available on iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Applemusic , ...
Posted by Pete Pardo on Fri, Mar 19 2021 @ 18:10 CDT
News: Kansas announces live concert album ‘Point Of Know Return Live & Beyond’
Kansas announces live concert album ‘Point Of Know Return Live & Beyond’ to be released 28th May 2021
17th March 2021: KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release their new live album Point of Know Return Live & Beyond on May 28, 2021. This is the first live album since 2017 for the band that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind,’ to progressive epics like ‘Song for America.’ The band released a teaser for the live album here https://youtu.be/6s0kt7BfadM.
Pre-order starts 26th March.
Point of Know Return Live & Beyond is co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams, and is recorded and mixed by Chad Singer. The album features 22 songs selected from 12 shows recorded in 2019 and 2020 during KANSAS’s Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The setlist includes classic hits, deep cuts, and culminates with the band’s sextuple-platinum album, Point of Know Return, performed in its entirety.
Posted by Steven Reid on Wed, Mar 17 2021 @ 22:58 CDT
News: Marillion: Announce With Friends At St David’s, a magical live album
On May 28th, Marillion will release their new live album “With Friends At St David’s”, recorded in Cardiff in November 2019.
It all began with the release of “With Friends From The Orchestra” in 2019, when Marillion teamed up with “In Praise of Folly”, a string quartet accompanied by Sam Morris (French Horn) and Emma Halnan (Flute), to record a stunning album full of re-arranged Marillion treasures.
That same year, Marillion took these very special versions on tour and even added a few more highlights like "Gaza" and "Zeperated Out" to the setlist, presenting them in a whole new light.
News: Blue Oyster Cult's 'The Symbol Remains' Wins Album of 2020!
Congratulations to Blue Oyster Cult and their new album 'The Symbol Remains', which was voted by you, the readers, as your favorite release of 2020. In second place was AC/DC's 'Power Up', and tied for third was Kansas 'The Absence of Presence' and Deep Purple 'Whoosh!'. Thanks to everyone for voting, and congrats to our winners!
Posted by Pete Pardo on Mon, Mar 01 2021 @ 19:19 CST
Join Pete Pardo for a tribute to the late bassist Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge/Cactus/Beck, Bogert & Appice) who passed away on January 13, 2021 at the age of 76
Posted by Pete Pardo on Thu, Jan 14 2021 @ 13:55 CST
Join Pete Pardo for a review of the brand new album from British progressive rock act Rain 'Singlularity', featuring Rob Groucutt (vocals, keyboards and guitars), Andy Edwards (drums, ex-IQ, Frost, Robert Plant), John Jowitt (vocals and bass, ex-ARK, Arena, IQ, Jadis and Frost) and Mirron (vocals and guitars).
Posted by Pete Pardo on Thu, Jan 14 2021 @ 13:53 CST
SoT Video: Rob Halford Discusses His New Autobiography 'Confess' and Judas Priest&#
Join Pete Pardo for an interview with the Metal God himself, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford, as they talk about Rob's new autobiography 'Confess' and Judas Priest's 50th Anniversary news.
Posted by Pete Pardo on Fri, Dec 11 2020 @ 16:33 CST
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