Archive For
0 Mason Keck and Trae Vedder to Appear on Hard Rock Nights
Hard Rock Nights, the weekly syndicated radio program, welcomes two special guests on its next episode: Mason Keck from Jive Mother Mary, and Trae Vedder from Death on Two Wheels.
Jive Mother Mary, an outfit from North Carolina, has just independently released their debut full-length album “All Fall Down” in August. The group, made up of three high school seniors, has been playing professionally for over 2 years and has clocked in over 150 shows. Heavily influenced by the classic rock of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band attracted the attention of producer John Custer (Corrosion of Conformity, Cry of Love). Lead singer and guitarist Keck will speak about the album, his favorite cuts as opposed to the fan favorites, and his guitar setup.
Death On Two Wheels, hailing from the Atlanta area, has put out “Separation of Church and Fate,” an eclectic record drawing from a variety of musical influences. Reviewer Jaan Uhelszki of Paste Magazine says the band “makes rock ‘n’ roll dangerous again, with slurry-blurry lyrics, half-cocked dreamspeak of portents and regret, and a formidable guitar attack that recalls the nasty duels Allen Collins waged with Gary Rossington before Skynyrd’s final plane ride.” Vedder, who “has the same grit and red clay in his voice that Chris Robinson had before he got famous and complacent,” will talk about the formation of the band, its influences, and his favorite city to play live.
Hard Rock Nights can be heard on several rock and metal stations. Click https://hardrocknights.wordpress.com/affiliates for a complete list of stations and times.
1 Columbia Records and Albert Productions Unleash Backtracks, the Ultimate AC/DC Experience, Available in Two Special Boxed Editions, on Tuesday, November 10
Deluxe Collector’s Limited Edition Features 3 CDs of Live & Studio Rarities, 2 DVDS Including the Long-Awaited “Family Jewels Disc 3,” A Vinyl LP of Studio Collectibles, A Coffee Table Book, Facsimiles of Authentic Memorabilia, Fine Art Lithographs & More Boxed In An AC/DC Working Guitar Amplifier – Available Exclusively Through Band’s Website
Standard Edition Includes 2 CDs of Studio & Live Rarities & “Family Jewels 3″ DVD Plus Bonus Videos
Columbia Records and Albert Productions proudly announce the release of Backtracks, the ultimate AC/DC collector’s experience, available Tuesday, November 10.
Arriving in two distinctly different fan-friendly editions, Backtracks spans the length and breadth of AC/DC’s career, bringing together rare songs, hard-to-find live performances and the long-awaited debut of “Family Jewels Disc 3,” a DVD showcasing the group’s music videos, live performances, and promotional clips from 1992-2009. (The original double-disc “Family Jewels” was named 2005’s “DVD of the Year” by the UK’s Classic Rock magazine while the RIAA certified the collection 10x Platinum for sales in excess of 1 million copies in the US alone.)
Manufactured in an exclusive run limited to 50,000 pieces, the deluxe collector’s edition of Backtracks includes a CD of studio rarities, two CDs of live rarities, the “Family Jewels Disc 3″ DVD, the “Live at the Circus Krone” DVD, a front-row immersion in the band’s scorching 2003 club show in Munich, Germany, and a 12″ long-playing album, struck in 180 gram vinyl, of hard-to-find studio tracks. The limited edition Backtracks includes a five-disc media carrier to house and transport the set’s three CDs and two DVDs.
In addition the deluxe collector’s edition comes with a 164 page coffee table book and an Original Memorabilia Reproductions Envelope containing an astounding array of facsimiles including the “I DO IT FOR AC/DC” button (the band’s very first tour merch), the 1976 “Lock Up Your Daughters” tour flyer, the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap recording track sheet, a 2′ x 3′ 1977 Let There Be Rock European Tour poster, a Bon Scott parrot tattoo replica, an AC/DC logo guitar pick, an Australian Money Talks dollar, three b&w fine art lithographs of never-before-seen photos of the band in the Alberts Studio in 1977 and more.
The AC/DC deluxe collector’s edition of Backtracks comes housed in a fully operational AC/DC guitar amplifier. The limited and numbered deluxe collector’s edition of Backtracks will be available direct-to-consumers exclusively through the website https://www.acdcbacktracks.com with full details on pre-ordering going live on the site on Tuesday, September 29.
The three-disc standard version of Backtracks distills the electrifying essence of the deluxe set into one CD of studio rarities, one CD of hard-to-find live tracks, and the indispensable “Family Jewels Disc 3″ DVD.
AC/DC
BACKTRACKS COLLECTOR’S EDITION DELUXE BOX SET
CD1 [STUDIO RARITIES]
1. High Voltage (Original Australian Full Edit)
2. Stick Around
3. Love Song
4. It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll) (Original
Australian Full Edit)
5. Rocker (Original Australian Full Edit)
6. Fling Thing
7. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Original Australian Full Edit)
8. Ain’t No Fun (Waiting Around To Be A Millionaire) (Original Australian
Full Edit)
9. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)
10. Carry Me Home
11. Crabsody In Blue
12. Cold Hearted Man
13. Who Made Who – 12″ extended mix
14. Snake Eye
15. Borrowed Time
16. Down On The Borderline
17. Big Gun
18. Cyberspace
CDs 2-3 [LIVE B-SIDES]
CD 2
1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Sydney Festival 1/30/77)
2. Dog Eat Dog (Apollo 4/30/78)
3. Live Wire (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79)
4. Shot Down In Flames (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79)
5. Back In Black (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
6. T.N.T. (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
7. Let There Be Rock (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
8. Guns For Hire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
9. Sin City (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
10. Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
11. This House Is On Fire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
12. You Shook Me All Night Long (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
13. Jailbreak (Dallas, TX 10/12/85)
14. Shoot To Thrill (Donington Park, 8/17/91)
15. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be (Donington Park 8/17/91)
CD 3
1. High Voltage (Donington Park 8/17/91)
2. Hells Bells (Donington Park 8/17/91)
3. Whole Lotta Rosie (Donington Park 8/17/91)
4. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Donington Park 8/17/91)
5. Highway To Hell (Moscow 9/28/91)
6. Back In Black (Moscow 9/28/91)
7. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (Moscow 9/28/91)
8. Ballbreaker (Madrid 7/10/96)
9. Hard As A Rock (Madrid 7/10/96)
10. Dog Eat Dog (Madrid 7/10/96)
11. Hail Caesar (Madrid 7/10/96)
12. Whole Lotta Rosie (Madrid 7/10/96)
13. You Shook Me All Night Long (Madrid 7/10/96)
14. Safe In New York City (Phoenix, AZ 9/13/2000)
LP
SIDE A
Stick Around
Love Song
Fling Thing
R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)
Carry Me Home
Crabsody In Blue
SIDE B
Cold Hearted Man
Snake Eye
Borrowed Time
Down On The Borderline
Big Gun
Cyberspace
DVD 1 “Family Jewels Disc Three”
VIDEOS
Big Gun
Hard As A Rock
Hail Caesar
Cover You In Oil
Stiff Upper Lip
Satellite Blues
Safe In New York City
Rock N Roll Train
Anything Goes
BONUS VIDEOS
Jailbreak
It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)
Highway To Hell
You Shook Me All Night Long
Guns For Hire
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (LIVE Album Promo)
Highway To Hell (LIVE Album Promo)
BONUS FEATURES
The Making Of Hard As A Rock
The Making Of Rock N Roll Train
DVD 2 “Live At The Circus Krone”
Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To BeBack In BlackStiff Upper Lip Shoot to ThrillThunderstruckRock N Roll DamnationWhat’s Next To The MoonHard As A RockBad Boy BoogieThe JackIf You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)Hells BellsDirty Deeds Done Dirt CheapRock N Roll Ain’t Noise PollutionT.N.T. Let There Be RockHighway To HellFor Those About to Rock (We Salute You)Whole Lotta Rosie
AC/DC
BACKTRACKS STANDARD BOX SET
CD 1 [STUDIO RARITIES]
1. Stick Around
2. Love Song
3. Fling Thing
4. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)
5. Carry Me Home
6. Crabsody In Blue
7. Cold Hearted Man
8. Snake Eye
9. Borrowed Time
10. Down On The Borderline
11. Big Gun
12. Cyberspace
CD 2 [LIVE RARITIES]
1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Sydney Festival 1/30/77)
2. Dog Eat Dog (Apollo 4/30/78)
3. Live Wire (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79)
4. Shot Down In Flames (Hammersmith Odeon 11/2/79)
5. Back In Black (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
6. T.N.T. (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
7. Let There Be Rock (Landover, MD 12/21/81)
8. Guns For Hire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
9. Sin City (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
10. Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
11. This House Is On Fire (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
12. You Shook Me All Night Long (Detroit, MI 11/18/83)
13. Jailbreak (Dallas, TX 10/12/85)
14. Highway To Hell (Moscow 9/28/91)
15. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (Moscow 9/28/91)
16. Safe In New York City (Phoenix, AZ 9/13/2000)
DVD “Family Jewels Disc Three”
VIDEOS
Big Gun
Hard As A Rock
Hail Caesar
Cover You In Oil
Stiff Upper Lip
Satellite Blues
Safe In New York City
Rock N Roll Train
Anything Goes
BONUS VIDEOS
Jailbreak
It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)
Highway To Hell
You Shook Me All Night Long
Guns For Hire
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (LIVE Album Promo)
Highway To Hell (LIVE Album Promo)
BONUS FEATURES
The Making Of Hard As A Rock
The Making Of Rock N Roll Train
0 Win An Autographed PRS Guitar From Like A Storm!
Like A Storm, PRS Guitars and Hard Rock Hideout are giving one lucky winner the chance to Win an Autographed Paul Reed Smith Guitar.
Check out Like A Storm’s video, ” Chemical Infatuation” below.
1 New Video – Eldorado – The House of 7 Smokestacks
Madrid, Spain’s Eldorado have released a new video, “The House of 7 Somestacks”. Check it out below.
0 Cavo – Bright Nights, Dark Days (2009)
I first heard about the St. Louis, Missouri band Cavo, when they were announced as one of the second stage acts for Cruefest 2. I was relatively unimpressed by their music on myspace. I did see part of their set during Cruefest 2, and I must admit that I thought the song “Champagne” was kind of cool. This led to me checking out their debut CD, Bright Nights, Dark Days, to see if there was more quality rock worth checking out.
After my first spin of this CD, my first reaction is Cavo is not a hard rock band at all. I thought they might be a hard rock act after getting the Cruefest 2 gig. They are more of alternative rock group with a pop/rock slant. The majority of the songs on this CD could have crossover appeal, meaning the songs could turn up on different radio formats. I am just not sure how much this CD will appeal to hard rock fans.
“Champagne” is the lead off single, and unless you haven’t listened to rock radio lately, you have probably heard this song quite a few times. It is a good tune, and is a #1 hit for Cavo.
“Crash” has been released as the second single and is a pretty catchy tune that is in the vein of Daughtry.
“Let It Go” was originally featured on the Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack. It is a more mellow number and a bit too safe in my opinion. I didn’t care for this tune very much.
“Blame” is another tune that screams hit for Cavo. It is a mid tempo number, and one of the harder moments on Bright Nights, Dark Days.
Overall, Cavo has crafted a solid pop/rock album that will likely appeal to fans of bands like Saving Abel, Nickelback, and Daughtry. I wish it had a few more harder tunes for a fan like me, but I can’t deny that there are some quality tunes for mainstream rock fans to enjoy. The band will likely have a few hits on their hands before it is all said and done.
Check them out on myspace, where you can check out three of Cavo’s songs. If you like what you hear, you can purchase the CD at this link.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Champagne
2. Crash
3. Let It Go
4. Cry Wolf
5. Ghost
6. Blame
7. My Little Secret
8. Beautiful
9. We All Fall Down
10. Over Again
11. Useless
Cavo is:
Casey Walker – Vocals
Chris Hobbs – Guitars
Brian Smith – Bass
Chad LaRoy – Drums
0 Steel Panther Unleashes Feel The Steel on iTunes
STEEL PANTHER UNLEASHES FEEL THE STEEL ON iTUNES
The Kings of the Sunset Strip, Steel Panther, have just released the most anticipated album of all time, Feel The Steel, on iTunes. The band has just returned from a string of raunchy shows in the UK and are now back home and ready to kidnap your girlfriend! On Rocktober 5th the band will be performing at a special red carpet event at the Key Club in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Feel The Steel. The album hits store shelves everywhere 10/6.
Feel The Steel iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=330339427&s=143441
0 Blanc Faces “Falling From the Moon” Coming in November! Audio Samples Available!
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of BLANC FACES new album entitled “Falling from The Moon” on November 6th in Europe and November 26th in the USA.
In 2005 one of the brightest new stars on the Melodic Rock scene appeared during the hot summer time. In July of that year Blanc Faces, headed by the brothers duo, Robbie and Brian La Blanc debuted with their self titled album showing the world that the time for big harmonies was not over. With a stunning production and some truly brilliant songs, Blanc Faces managed to catch the attention of the entire Melodic Rock oriented press and loads of new fans. Following the huge responses, the band appeared for the first time in Europe at the first edition of the United Forces of Rock Festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany where they literally took the crowd by storm.
Little by little the two brothers (who by the way have an outstanding 
career in music including providing background vocals on music involving Toto lead singer Bobby Kimball and legendary singer Ronnie Spector) started putting together musical material for the second album which they completed in the summer of 2009. ”My brother wrote most of the material, I wrote some lyrics for it” says singer Robbie LaBlanc. “It’s fumy when you think back on the time period you write something it parallels what’s going on in your life at that time whether you know it or not. When I’m listening to the new CD I can remember what I was thinking or feeling at that moment. My brother just likes to write melodic songs, I think the approach was pretty much the same as the last CD”.
Not wanting to touch a team that gave superb results on the debut record, Blanc Faces worked again with Kyle Woodring (Dennis DeYoung; Survivor; John Mellencamp) on drums, Jeff Batter (Cannata) on keyboards, and Butch Taylor and Michael Patzig on lead guitar. “We are real happy that it’s done and sounding great” continues Robbie, “I took a lot more time with the vocals on this CD. There were songs that I thought were done and I’d listen back and want to do it again. Sometimes you can drive your self nuts with that but I usually know when something sounds right. We hope everyone feels the same way!”
Just a few weeks after the completion of the record the sad news of Kyle Woodring passing reached everyone, so the entire album is dedicated to this amazing musician.
Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome etc.) delivered once again a superior quality in the mixing sessions so once again the end result is an astonishing album that restores the faith in Classic AOR / Melodic Rock music. If you are a fan of Journey, Foreigner and Survivor, you will love this recording!
Final tracklisting of “Falling From the Moon” includes: I Come Alive; Falling From The Moon; I Swear To You; Everything: It’s All About the Love; Goodbye Summer Goodbye; Deep In The Heart; Don’t Take It Away; Like A Believer; Light Of The World; I Will; Fly. Includes also: Falling From The Moon videoclip (you can watch it below).
3 New Video – Lynyrd Skynyrd – Simple Life
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s new album Gods & Guns was released today, September 29th. Check out their new video, “Simple Life”.
0 Hurt – Goodbye to The Machine (2009)
Hurt can best be described as a band that is still finding their one true voice, which is what makes them so great. Most rock critics would be quick to dismiss them as a metal band that never made it, but they would fail to see the full spectrum of influences that are represented in Hurt’s music. With a mainstream sound smoothly blended with indie influence, hard rock guitars, and even a violin solo (or two), Hurt’s Goodbye to The Machine is nothing short of amazing.
Part Radiohead, part Black Stone Cherry, part Seether, with a touch of Saving Abel and a smattering of other influences, Hurt has combined all the best elements of these bands and turned them into their own stylistic sound. They mix country, metal, alternative, pop, and jazz into one hard rock beauty, Goodbye to The Machine.
Goodbye to The Machine opens with the heavy hitting “Got Jealous”, the hard rock tale of a jealous lover, drugged up and plotting his revenge. This is a haunting, dark and angry lead song that is a great introduction to the band. “Got Jealous” is an excellent track and an amazing opener that forces you to stay for the rest of the album.
Shaun Morgan from Seether stops by to provide guest vocals (alongside lead vocalist J. Loren Wince) on “World Ain’t Right”, which is a cool appearance, but unfortunately it’s a weak song. In time, this song may grow on me, but after a few listens, this is a ballad that lacks power. The message is there, and the music is pretty, just no punch.
“Dreams Away” fights hard for the title of best song on the record and wins. This is a song that should be smothering mainstream radio. A catchy, rocking tune that builds on an excellent guitar riff, contains exceptional lyrics, and has the proper elements of a great single. Wince’s vocals are sharp and invigorating and collaborate perfectly with Paul Spatola’s guitar work. “Dreams Away” is an incredible song that makes the entire disc worth the price of purchase.
Goodbye to The Machine really picks up in the second half. If the first half of this disc is a decent, solid recording, then the second half can only be described as a masterpiece. With “Well”, “Pills”, “Dreams Away”, and “Fighting Tao”, all competing alongside “Got Jealous” for best song on the disc, the second half truly rocks.
The real power of Goodbye to The Machine is the progressive changes contained in each song. From slow and melodic to hard and heavy, Goodbye to The Machine runs the gauntlet of musical tastes. Wince’s vocals are solid throughout the record and show a wide range of ability and talent. Spatola’s guitar playing is stellar and completes the album. The solos stand out and reveal the true talent that Spatola has. Hard rock guitar and drums, blended with acoustic intros and interludes, the occasional violin solo, and a voice that can sing to all of these instruments and more, Goodbye to The Machine may have to go into consideration for one of 2009’s best releases.
Bottom line? This is an album that you have to add to your collection. If you consider yourself a fan of hard rock music and are looking for the next great thing, pick up a copy of Hurt’s Goodbye to The Machine. It’s an excellent way to spend an hour of your day.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
- Got Jealous
- Pandora
- Wars
- World Ain’t Right (feat. Shaun Morgan of Seether)
- Sweet Delilah
- 1331
- Role Martyr X
- Well
- Pills
- Dreams Away
- Fighting Tao
- That (Such A Thing)
Hurt Is:
J. Loren Wince – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Paul Spatola – Lead Guitar
Rek Mohr – Bass Guitar
Louie Sciancalepore – Drums
1 New Alice Cooper Tune Available Via iTunes!
Click the image above to go directly to iTunes, and get Alice Cooper’s “Keepin’ Halloween Alive”!
0 Live Nation Offers Over 200,000 Concert Tickets for All-In $10, $20 and $30 No Fee Prices This Wednesday Only at LiveNation.com
This week, Live Nation continues All-In, No Service Fee Wednesday with deals on more than 200,000 tickets for the hottest concerts around. Beginning on September 30th at 12:01 a.m., concert fans can buy tickets at the All-In, No Fee Prices of $10, $20 and $30 to shows by such artists as blink-182, Widespread Panic, Peaches, The Sounds, Moby, The Gossip, and many others. A complete list of shows included in this week’s promotion can be found at www.LiveNation.com beginning on Wednesday.
With this week’s All-In ticket specials and The Live Nation Club Passport, which allows fans access to see unlimited club shows in their area for the rest of the year for just $49.99, it’s easier and more affordable than ever for fans of live music to see shows.
The great deals on tickets begin on September 30th at 12:01 a.m. and run for 24 hours only at LiveNation.com.
Lawn, General Admission or Reserved Tickets. Subject to availability at participating venues and select shows. Includes print at home and US mail delivery, parking where applicable. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
0 Gemini Five Adds Tom Wouda on Guitar
The Gemini Five line-up is finally complete again!
TOM WOUDA on lead guitar. -The fresh blood and new guy on the block!
Native of Örebro (Sweden) Tom was found in Stockholm early August 2009. After a worldwide search for a complete line-up.
Tom’s smoking playing and cool ways makes the band invincible!
The new band is rehearsing like mad at this point. During the summer they did some festivals all over Sweden, among them “Peace and Love” & “Rockweekend”.
More info, photos and music at: www.myspace.com/geminifive
2 Unruly Child Signs Contract with Frontier Records
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of UNRULY CHILD in the original line-up featuring Marcie Free, Bruce Gowdy, Guy Allison, with Larry Antonino and Jay Schellen for a brand new recording to be released in 2010.
The production will start in October in Los Angeles under the direction of guitar player Bruce Gowdy. The forthcoming album will include eleven newly written songs which will bring back the glorious sound of the band’s debut album with a XXIst Century flavour.
The album will be the first one to feature again the vocals of Marcie Free (a/k/a Mark Free of Signal and King Kobra fame) in more than a decade.
1 Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way To Blue (2009)
I didn’t think we would ever see another album from Alice in Chains after the death of singer Layne Staley. It has been fourteen long years since the band’s 1995 self titled album.
I must admit that I had some reservations before listening to Black Gives Way to Blue. Lets face it, Layne Staley left some pretty big shoes to fill. Is Alice in Chains new singer William DuVall up to the challenge?
DuVall’s voice, mixed with the back up vocals of Jerry Cantrell gives Alice in Chains close to the same sound that helped the band sell millions of albums in the nineties. The big problem is DuVall’s voice is often hidden behind Cantrell’s voice, and the heavy guitars. He isn’t really given a chance to shine as Alice in Chains new voice.
“Check My Brain” is a doom laden grunge masterpiece that only AIC could make work. The guitars are tuned down, so that that the whole key of the song sounds utterly creepy, yet cool. The vocals on this song are perfect. This sounds like classic Alice in Chains.
“Last of My Kind” looses a little bit of the doominess, but is still heavy as hell. This song requires multiple listens to fully appreciate.
“Your Decision” is an acoustic guitar based track. This is the first song where DuVall’s voice is allowed to shine without the layers of guitar and heavy bass. It sounds great and ought to be a single for Alice in Chains.
“A Looking In View” is the longest track on this album, but this moody mid-tempo number might be too long for its own good. This song kind of plods along never really offers the listener a climax. It is seven minutes of sludgey rock that I could have lived without.
“When the Sun Rose Again” is another acoustic track with some odd percussion thrown in for good measure. This song doesn’t work for me either.
At this point in the record, I was hoping to stumble upon a hit worthy tune from AIC. Hopefully somewhere on this disc is a monster song that I could not live without. I wouldn’t call it a monster track, but “Lesson Learned” is more like the AIC of old. A cool heavy tune.
“Take Her Out” is another heavy mid tempo number that resembles the classic AIC sound.
The closing and title track “Black Gives Way to Blue” is a tribute to Layne Staley. The piano on this song is played by none other than Elton John. Yes, you read that correctly. This is a very slow and short tune, but is also quite amazing. It is a very cool tune that honors Layne Staley well.
Does Black Gives Way To Blue live up to the Alice in Chains legacy? No, I don’t think it is even close. The vocals are great. The guitar work is great. So where does the problem lie?
The overall pace of the album is pretty slow, and the songs don’t stick with you. Once upon a time, the band could write some pretty cool grungy rockers with lyrics that were ultimately catchy and memorable. There just aren’t enough of these on this record to make me want to play it a whole bunch. Yes there are songs that I like on this disc, but even with repeated listens something appears to be missing. I am glad Alice in Chains is back, but Black Gives Way To Blue is ultimately disappointing.
Rating: Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. All Secrets Known
2. Check My Brain
3. Last of My Kind
4. Your Decision
5. A Looking in View
6. When the Sun Rose Again
7. Acid Bubble
8. Lesson Learned
9. Take Her Out
10. Private Hell
11. Black Gives Way to Blue
Alice in Chains are:
Jerry Cantrell – lead guitar, vocals
William DuVall – vocals, rhythm guitar
Mike Inez – bass guitar
Sean Kinney – drums
0 New Video – BABYLON BOMBS – Liberation
Check out Babylon Bomb’s brand new single and video, “Liberation”. Their new album, Babylons Burning will be released October 26th.
4 Remember the Thrash Metal Band Whiplash?
Whiplash is back, and has a brand new CD, Unborn Again, that is due to hit the United States October 27th, 2009. You can preorder the new CD by clicking on the cover below.
Until the album hits, you can check the band out on myspace at this link. Roadrunner Records has a free download of the band’s classic song, “Walk the Plank” off of the band’s classic album, Ticket to Mayhem available here.
0 New Album From Mustasch Sept. 30th!
Mustach’s new self titled album will be released on the 30th of September in Finland and Sweden and 5th of October in Denmark and Norway. You can check out the first single “Mine” on myspace at this link.
0 The 69 Eyes Announce Additonal U.S. Tour Dates
The 69 Eyes have announced additional U.S. tour dates with Dommin and The Becoming in support. Check below for dates & locations.
Check out the clip, “Dead Girls Are Easy” below.
0 New Live Clip From The Throbs
The Throbs have a posted a new live clip of their song, “Come Little Sister” from their 9/24/09 show at Don Hill’s in New York City.
1 Get A Free Download From Dangerous New Machine
DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE, the new band featuring former STEREOMUD singer Erik Rogers, has posted a cover version of Salt’n Pepa’s Push It, on the group’s Myspace page
https://www.myspace.com/dangerousnewmachine
PUSH IT! is available now free! Visit this link, submit your email address, and get the free download!
The group is currently in the studio working on more new material and is expected to release full CD some time in 2010 on a label TBA.
Rogers recently abandoned plans to utilize the STEREOMUD moniker for the project, which also features guitarist Billy Grey (ex-FOZZY, SICK SPEED) and drummer Rodney Beaubouef (ex-STUCK MOJO).
DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE is:
Erik Rogers – Vocals
Billy Grey (ex-FOZZY, SICK SPEED) – Lead Guitar
Rodney Beaubouef (ex-STUCK MOJO) – Drum
Randy Reider -Bass
2 JOURNEY To Release ‘Live In Manila’ DVD
JOURNEY’s “Live In Manila” two-DVD set will be released October 2, 2009. Filmed with RED technology, which utilizes special 4K high-definition cameras with a resolution exceeding 35mm film that gives the footage an extra dynamic quality, the DVD captures JOURNEY’s historic concert in Manila, Philippines. Performing more than two hours’ worth of classic favorites, as well as new hits from the band’s latest album, “Revelation”, “Live In Manila” documents the triumphant homecoming of the band’s singer Arnel Pineda.
On March 14, 2009, JOURNEY returned to Pineda’s homeland and introduced him as their new lead singer to a crowd of nearly 30,000. Group members Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, and Deen Castronovo swelled with pride as they witnessed the Filipino people embrace Arnel and the music of JOURNEY.
By the time of the Manila concert, more than 800,000 copies of “Revelation” — the band’s first album with Arnel — had been sold, and was supported with sold-out shows all over the world.
The “Live In Manila” DVD, like “Revelation”, is being sold exclusively at Wal-Mart in North America.
“Live In Manila” track listing:
Disc One:
01. Never Walk Away
02. Only The Young
03. Ask The Lonely
04. Stone In Love
05. Keep On Running
06. After All These Years
07. Change For The Better
08. Wheel In The Sky
09. Lights / Still They Ride
10. Open Arms
11. Mother Father
12. Wildest Dreams
13. When You Love A Woman
14. Separate Ways
15. What I Needed
Disc Two:
16. Edge Of The Blade
17. Where Did I Lose Your Love
18. Escape
19. Faithfully
20. Don’t Stop Believin’
21. Anyway You Want It
22. Lovin’ Touchin’
23. Turn Down The World
24. Be Good To Yourself
“Revelation” debuted on The Billboard 200 chart at No. 5 and entered the national charts in six European countries in its first week of release. Within a few months, “Revelation” was certified platinum, journey’s 11th album to achieve that status. In the fall of 2008, JOURNEY’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin'” set a new high-water mark for digital downloads, topping 2 million in sales, making it the most downloaded catalogue track ever.
JOURNEY plays with a passion and commitment that wows both longtime fans and new generations of listeners alike. More than 700,000 fans attended their 2008 tour alone to hear the new hit singles “Never Walk Away” and “After All These Years” as well as the staggering catalogue of hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin'”, “Any Way You Want It”, “Open Arms”, “Faithfully”, “Stone In Love”, and “Separate Ways”.
3 AC/DC POSTPONE SIX TOUR DATES
AC/DC’s Black Ice World Tour, which was set to hit Phoenix, AZ on October 1, will be postponed to a later date. Subsequent shows in Las Vegas, Louisville, Kansas City, Des Moines and Milwaukee will also be rescheduled. The tour will resume on October 16 in Washington, DC (see below for full itinerary). Lead singer Brian Johnson recently underwent a medical procedure and at the advice of his doctor is taking some time to rest. The Black Ice World Tour kicked off in October of 2008 and has crisscrossed North America and Europe twice.
This November, the Black Ice World Tour will visit Latin America and by early 2010 the tour will hit Australia and New Zealand. AC/DC’s Black Ice was released globally on October 20, 2008 and topped sales charts in 29 countries. In the U.S. alone, Black Ice sold 780,000 copies in it’s first week and has since sold in excess of 2 million units.
October 16, 2009 Washington DC Verizon Center
October 18, 2009 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
October 21, 2009 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
October 23, 2009 Atlanta, GA Phillips Area
October 25, 2009 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
October 28, 2009 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
October 30, 2009 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena
November 4, 2009 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
November 6, 2009 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
November 12, 2009 Mexico City, MX Foro Sol
November 19, 2009 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
November 21, 2009 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
3 ROB ZOMBIE – MORE Tour Dates Added
HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 TOUR – BEGINNING OCTOBER 29TH
The Hellbilly Returns! The Master of monster mayhem Rob Zombie will be destroying a city near you beginning this October 29th on The HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 TOUR. Not since 1998’s super smash triple platinum HELLBILLY DELUXE has Zombie hit the road under that moniker. So get ready to scream!
This will be Zombie’s first headline tour since 2007 and will have other ghoulish delights in tow including openers Nekromantix and Captain Clegg & the Night Creatures last seen rocking Haddonfield and Michael Myers in Zombie’s new film HALLOWEEN 2. The tour will usher in Zombie’s forthcoming album HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 – Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool (Geffen), a companion to 1998 original.
“I am bouncing off the walls like a mental patient”, says Zombie “That tells me it’s time to take it to the stage and let the demons loose.”
More tour dates coming!!!
DATE CITY VENUE
10/29/2009 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
10/30/2009 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl
10/31/2009 Hollywood, CA Palladium
11/1/2009 Anaheim, CA The Grove
11/3/2009 San Jose, CA Event Center
11/5/2009 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Air
11/6/2009 Denver, CO The Fillmore
11/8/2009 Tulsa, OK Brady Theater
11/10/2009 Austin, TX Austin City Music Hall
11/11/2009 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless
11/13/2009 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
11/14/2009 Kansas City, MO The Uptown
11/15/2009 St. Louis, MO The Pagent
11/16/2009 Indianapolis, IN Murrat
11/17/2009 Akron, OH Civic Center
11/19/2009 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Auditorium
11/20/2009 Minneapolis, MN Wilkins
11/21/2009 Des Moines, IL Val Air Ballroom
11/22/2009 Chicago, IL Aragon
11/24/2009 Louisville, KY Broadbent Arena
11/25/2009 Columbus, OH Lifestyles Pavilion
11/27/2009 Detroit, MI Fillmore
11/28/2009 Toronto, ON Sound Academy
11/29/2009 Montreal, PQ Metropolis
12/01/2009 New York, NY Hammerstein
12/02/2009 Boston, MA House of Blues
12/03/2009 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
12/04/2009 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
12/05/2009 Washington, DC 9:30
Selling over fifteen million albums worldwide, Zombie is one of Geffen Record’s top selling and the longest running artists on the label. He has written and directed five feature length films, directed dozens of high profile music videos, contributed recordings to multiple soundtracks, and authored several comic books. HALLOWEEN 2 (2009) took hold of the box office recently, following-up his record breaking blockbuster re-imagining of HALLOWEEN in 2007. In 2005, Zombie assaulted the film world with the critically-acclaimed THE DEVIL’S REJECTS (Lionsgate), the follow-up to his already cult classic HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES (Lionsgate 2004).
For more information go to www.robzombie.com or www.myspace.com/robzombie
0 W.E.T. To Release Debut CD in November, Audio Samples Are Available!
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release the highly anticipated, self-titled debut album from W.E.T. on November 6th in Europe and on November 24th in the USA as a special CD/DVD package.
Featuring the immense talents of singer/songwriter Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman); guitarist/songwriter Erik Martensson (Eclipse) and keyboardist Robert Sall (Work Of Art), this is the melodic hard rock album you have been waiting for! (W)ork of art (E)clipse (T)alisman was written and recorded over the last 12 months and features the best elements of the three bands the principle artists have been involved in. And the guys all feel the same way about this album:
Erik: “In the beginning it was just a project set up by Frontiers but somewhere along the process of making 
it, it evolved into something greater then the project we had started with. We had a fantastic flow in the song writing and when Jeff recorded his lead vocals it all fell into place.”
Jeff: “I’m very excited about the WET project. What a brilliant idea of Frontiers to put the three of us together. I think the album turned even better than we hoped for and I can’t wait to see the reactions from the melodic rock fans. I’m really proud of this record and I think a lot of people is gonna ‘wet’ there pants once they get to hear it!
I knew this was the kind of album a LOT of people wanted me to make so I am quite hopeful it will be amongst one of the biggest things I have done in my career thus far. I have never heard or felt such a buzz for something I am a part of and I couldn’t be more proud with my ‘brothers in arms’, Erik & Robert, for helping create what shall hopefully become a Classic masterpiece.”
And the future seems bright for the trio.
Jeff: “I believe if it does well enough, we would be silly not to take it on the road. Possibly start with a few select dates to get our feet ‘wet’ then see what time & schedules permit. The thing to remember here is we are of 3 separate & completely different careers that are all currently in motion but in my heart of hearts, I feel this is the beginning of something that will be around for a while, not just a one off!”
Erik: “I would love to go out and play live with this band and I would surely love to make a follow up album for it.”
Robert: “If the album does well enough and if our different schedules allow it, I would love to go and play live with WET. And I have pretty good feeling this is not the first and last record from W.E.T.!”
The word masterpiece is tossed around on various occasions, but in this instance there is no doubt what they guys have achieved.
First reaction on the album includes: “W.E.T. might just be the perfect balance of power and melody, emotion and attitude. A dream line-up that really delivers their very best. This is a stunner!” – Andrew McNeice (melodicrock.com)
The Self Titled debut W.E.T. album features the following tracks:
CD - Invincible, One Love, Brothers In Arms, Comes Down Like Rain, Running From The Heartache, I’ll Be There, Damage Is Done, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, One Day At A Time, Just Go, My Everything, If I Fall.
DVD - Video Clips for: One Love, Comes Down Like Rain and Brothers In Arms and a 15 minute EPK. Click on the image below to enjoy the “One Love” videoclip on Youtube and an album trailer.
0 Jamilya – Over The Edge (1997)
One of the better melodic rock CD’s that you never heard is Jamilya’s Over the Edge.
Jamilya is a five piece band from Chicago, Illinois that features the awesome six string talent of Lou Jamilya, and the sensational vocals of Kevin Willison.
The opening song, “Run For Your Life” is a melodic monster. Kevin Willison’s voice resembles Michael Sweet of Stryper, but Jamilya’s keyboard based hard rock is far different from anything Stryper has ever done.
“Rock To the Edge” is another cool rocker with some catchy lyrics and some George Lynch like guitar parts from Lou Jamilya.
If “I Will Remember You” would have been released in the late 80’s or early 90’s, Jamilya would have had a massive hit on their hands. This song 
sounds like it fell out of Warrant’s song book. This is the type of arena song that would have thousands of people breaking out their lighters and cell phones in unison. This is an awesome tune, and one of the highlights on Over the Edge.
Over the Edge is a terrific melodic rock CD with great vocals and musicianship to match. There really isn’t a bad song in the bunch. It is a shame that Jamilya didn’t get the attention they deserved with this disc.
It is never to late to explore a lost classic. The CD is hard to find, but you can purchase the mp3 downloads of “Over the Edge” here. You can find more information on Jamilya on myspace at this link.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Run for Your Life
2. Rock to the Edge
3. Sticky Situation
4. I Will Remember You
5. Knights of Glory
6. Can’t Stand the Heartache
7. Before the Moment
8. Moment of Silence
9. Steal Away
10. Like Father Like Son
Jamilya is:
Kevin Willison – vocals
Lou Jamilya – guitars
Stan Stocki – keyboards
Marc Ralston – bass
Tony Napolitano – drums
0 Classic Video – L.A. Guns – Electric Gypsy
Check out the clip below of L.A. Guns performing “Electric Gypsy” Live in Philadephia, PA in 1988.
1 MIKE TRAMP TO RELEASE “THE ROCK N ROLL CIRCUZ” ALBUM OCT 2009
“Mike Tramp & The Rock ‘N’ Roll Circuz”, the new album to be released October 5th 2009, promises to be the most profound musical statement by Mike Tramp yet. “With this album no stone has been left unturned, no compromises made, this album is complete in every way”. The album will be first only released in Denmark via Kick music/Sony Music, but also made available via https://www.miketramp.com so that loyal fans around the world can purchase the album Tramp refers as “my best ever, my masterpiece.”Co-produced with guitar player Søren Andersen, the term “Rock N Roll Circuz” refers to the atmosphere created by Tramp around the band in the studio when recording the album. “It made us visualize this old fallen apart circus, from there we built certain things into the songs and into the album.” The album was recorded and mixed in the same studio in Copenhagen.Having now returned home to Copenhagen, Denmark, the road that Tramp has traveled in his 32 years of rock n roll is uniquely his own.
The stories of which can be heard throughout his 5 studio solo albums, his latest no exception. “This album is even deeper and more personal than ever before. People should get ready for “All Of My Life”, a song that lyrically speaks for itself, with many describing it as “Classic Tramp”.First rising to stardom over 30 years ago with “Mabel”, Tramp earlier this year re-emerged as a public figure in Denmark via his appearance on the TV show “All Stars”. “It was a great chance to show and tell an entire country my life story of 32 years in rock’n’roll”. In October 2009, Tramp will be embarking on his first big tour of Denmark ever and early next year will venture out into the world, step by step.As someone who has gambled his life and given his heart and soul to rock n roll, Tramp is philosophical when pondering what rock n roll has given him in return. “To me it is my lifestyle, a pair of glasses that I view life through, a pair of boots that take me to where I want to go and a religion that allows you freedom to follow your heart and do what you want.”Mike Tramp – “a life of no limits, rules or compromises”.
TOUR DATES:
Oct 3 20098:00PSkraaenAalborg, DENMARK
Oct 17 20098:00PVershusetNæstved, DENMARK
Oct 23 20098:00PArkadenOdense, DENMARK
Oct 29 20098:00PRockstjernenHerning, DENMARK
Oct 30 20098:00PTante OlgaRanders, DENMARK
Oct 31 20098:00PKielgastenHolstebro, DENMARK
1 Breaking Benjamin Release Altered Benjamin Flash Game
Breaking Benjamin have just released a new flash game entitled “Altered Benjamin” here. The game features lead singer Benjamin Burnley as the main hero, battling waves of ghouls and goblins that resemble those found in the original Sega Genesis game “Altered Beast”, with the ultimate goal of not “Bowing Down”. Breaking Benjamin’s new album Dear Agony featuring the single “I Will Not Bow”, is in-stores everywhere 9/29.
“Altered Benjamin” link: https://bit.ly/soB1
0 Tommy Lee to Choose Best Corporate Band in America
Rocker Joins Panel of Judges for Ninth Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands
Legendary drummer Tommy Lee of rock band Motley Crue is one of three judges chosen to pick the best corporate rock band in the upcoming FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands presented by NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Lee will be joined by noted musician and author Jeff Carlisi and Making Music magazine editor-in-chief Antoinette Follett as judges at the ninth annual event, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
The first music competition of its kind, the battle provides amateur, company-sponsored bands with the opportunity to step out of the conference room and celebrate their passion for making music. Eight qualifying bands from across the U.S. will take the stage at the Rock Hall, with the chance to earn the title of best corporate band. The event is also generously supported by Gibson Guitar.
“I’m happy to be part of this year’s FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands,” said Lee. “An amazing amount of talent exists across the country, and for people to come together in the workplace and express themselves in a different way proves what kind of power music has in elevating morale and bringing people together.”
In addition to Lee’s role as a judge at this year’s Battle of the Bands, the Tommy Lee-fronted ensemble “Methods of Mayhem” is inviting fans to make music of their own and help record their upcoming album. Starting on October 5, isolated instrument tracks, or stems, will be posted on the Web site, https://thepublicrecord.com. Fans can download the stems and add their own musical ideas, including original recordings, song mixes, arrangements and more.
About the Judges
At the age of 17, drummer Tommy Lee teamed up to form Grammy-nominated hard rock band Motley Crue, releasing their debut album Too Fast for Love in November 1981. By the ’80s, Motley Crue had released a string of albums, including Shout at the Devil (1983) and Theatre Of Pain (1985). However, it was Girls, Girls, Girls (1987) and 1989’s Dr. Feelgood that catapulted the band into the mainstream. After nearly two decades of success, Lee took time away from the Crue to record a solo record and tour with his own band, Methods of Mayhem and with DJ Aero under the moniker of “Electric Mayhem.” In 2004, Lee reunited with Motley Crue and their 2005-2006 “Carnival of Sins” tour, which included more than 100 arena dates in the U.S. alone, was ranked by Pollstar among the top five grossing tours of 2005. Motley Crue has since been on the road, recently concluding their “Crue Fest 2″ tour this month. Lee is currently working on a new album with “Methods of Mayhem.” He is also a published author of The New York Times best-seller “Tommyland” and a co-star on Battleground Earth, Discovery Planet’s green environment-themed reality series.
Jeff Carlisi was one of the founding members of the rock band .38 Special and wrote or co-wrote many of their biggest hits, including “Second Chance,” “Caught Up In You” and “Hold On Loosely.” The band sold more than 14 million records and enjoyed worldwide popular and critical acclaim. Carlisi left the band in 1997, and is now one of the co-founders of Camp Jam, where he trains young musicians, and Camp Jam, Inc., conducting team-building workshops for corporations. Earlier this year, Carlisi released his book “Jam! Amp Your Team, Rock Your Business!,” which shares a musician’s insight into navigating the music industry.
Antoinette Follett is the managing editor of the AFM’s International Musician magazine and editor-in-chief of Making Music, a lifestyle magazine for amateur musicians. To serve the growing community of musicians, Follett focuses on features and articles geared toward players from the intrepid beginner to the dedicated, experienced hobbyist–stories about amateur musicians, groups, and ensembles; learning tips and techniques; buying guides and gear reviews; book and DVD resources, and more. An expert in the field of the benefits of making music, at Bentley-Hall, Inc., where she is president, she has overseen marketing and communications projects for a number of companies in the music industry including Yamaha, Roland, and the American Federation of Musicians. Her expertise in marketing and music has led Bentley-Hall to work with the Percussion Marketing Council, the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, and RADD, the entertainment industry’s voice for road safety. Follett also presents marketing seminars for the AFM and NAMM.
About the Finalists
From 34 entries, 18 amateur bands from across the country were chosen to participate in one of two semi-final regional competitions, and in the end, eight finalists were selected to vie for the top spot. The finalists of the Ninth Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands include: “Aeroroot” from Frontier Natural Products (Norway, Iowa), “Manage This” from Symantec (Lindon, Utah), “Roland’s Stones” from Chevron (Pascagoula, Miss.), “The S.A.P.’s” from Johnson & Johnson (Morristown, N.J.), “Slump” from Oceanside Glasstile (Carlsbad, Calif.), “The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band” from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.), “Strat 5″ from Healthways (Franklin, Tenn.) and “The Weasels” from The Sunflower Group (Overland, Kan.).
FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands is a partnership between NAMM (the trade association of the international music products industry), FORTUNE magazine, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The national competition celebrates the positive effects of making music, which has been shown to increase employee morale and productivity in the workplace.
For more information on the FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands, please visit https://rockhall.com/fortunebattle. For more information about the proven benefits of making music, please visit https://wannaplaymusic.com.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization’s popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of more than 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit https://namm.org or call 800.767.NAMM (6266).
About Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.
The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12). When you become a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the world of rock and roll becomes yours to explore. Call 216.515.8425 for information on becoming a member. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK or visit www.rockhall.com.
About FORTUNE
FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of nearly five million, with major franchises including the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE 100 “Best Companies to Work For.” FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand’s mission into live settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including the FORTUNE Global Forum. FORTUNE magazine’s online home is https://CNNMoney.com, the most visited and utilized business destination Web site.
0 Multi-Platinum Rock Band Breaking Benjamin Set to Release Fourth CD ‘Dear Agony’ on September 29th
First single ‘I Will Not Bow’ Top 5 at rock radio; Featured in upcoming Bruce Willis film ‘Surrogates’
Multi-platinum rock band BREAKING BENJAMIN (Ben Burnley, vocals/guitar; Aaron Fink, guitar; Mark James, bass; Chad Szeliga, drums) have completed their fourth album for Hollywood Records with long-time producer David Bendeth. The album, titled Dear Agony, is set to release on September 29th.
The first single, “I Will Not Bow,” is Top 5 at rock radio, has scanned over 87,000 digital units in only 2 weeks and will be the featured song in Bruce Willis’ upcoming action thriller, Surrogates, due out September 25th. The video which has garnered over 500,000 views was shot at the World Trade Center in NYC by director Rich Lee (Evanescence, All American Rejects) and features band performance as well as clips from the movie.
Dear Agony marks the third straight Breaking Benjamin/David Bendeth collaboration. The first two–2004’s We Are Not Alone and 2006’s Phobia–yielded spectacular results with each being certified Platinum. It also marks the first time that Burnley, the band’s sole lyricist, collaborated with Jasen Rauch, guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band RED.
We Are Not Alone spawned a pair of No. 1 radio hits (“So Cold” and “Sooner Or Later”) and sold 2.3 million units (albums and digital tracks). Phobia debuted at No. 2 on Billboard‘s Top 200, hit No. 1 on the Rock Album Chart and was one of the top 50 selling rock albums of 2006. It featured one No. 1 and two Top Five rock radio hits (“Breath,” “Diary of Jane,” and “Until The End”) and sold 2.8 million units (albums and digital tracks).
The band, who have been off the road for the past two years, plan to announce their highly-anticipated Fall tour plans shortly.
