Tag: The Answer
0 THE ANSWER Audio Samples of Entire New Album Available
New Album New Horizon Available October 1st in North America on Napalm Records
Irish Rockers THE ANSWER are less than a month away from releasing their album New Horizon. The album is due October 1st via Napalm Records. Today the band has released a YouTube Sampler containing audio samples from all of New Horizon.
Check it out here!
New Horizon can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
Recently the band completed work on a video for the first single from New Horizon “Spectacular”. The video was released in both a NSFW version and of course a family-friendly clean version. Check out the video HERE.
Keeping the beacon of Irish rock music well and truly alight, THE ANSWER have consistently delivered commercial, and critically acclaimed albums. The band have toured the world extensively, proving themselves to be an incendiary live act – spending almost two years as main support to AC/DC and playing to over 2 million people, performing festivals across the globe and also supporting the likes of The Rolling Stones, Whitesnake and Wolfmother as well as countless headline tours.
Since their third studio album in late 2011, the band instigated a major shakeup in their circumstances and with new management, live booking agents and with new record label on board, late 2012 saw them enter the studio with ex Little Angels vocalist Toby Jepson at the production helm. The new record, “New Horizon” will be their fourth studio album and with mixes from rock icon Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), it will be released on October 1st in North America through label Napalm Records GmbH in multiple formats.
0 THE ANSWER Releases NSFW Video Trailer for “Spectacular”
New Album New Horizon Available October 1st in North America on Napalm Records
THE ANSWER are set to return in 2013 with a new studio album New Horizon on October 1st. Recently the band completed work on a video for the first single from New Horizon “Spectacular”. The video will be released in both a XXX NSFW for work version and of course a family-friendly clean version. Today the band has posted the XXX trailer for the video. Check it out HERE and be sure to check out the premiere of the video next week on Artist Direct.
Keeping the beacon of Irish rock music well and truly alight, THE ANSWER have consistently delivered commercial, and critically acclaimed albums. The band have toured the world extensively, proving themselves to be an incendiary live act – spending almost two years as main support to AC/DC and playing to over 2 million people, performing festivals across the globe and also supporting the likes of The Rolling Stones, Whitesnake and Wolfmother as well as countless headline tours.
Since their third studio album in late 2011, the band instigated a major shakeup in their circumstances and with new management, live booking agents and with new record label on board, late 2012 saw them enter the studio with ex Little Angels vocalist Toby Jepson at the production helm. The new record, “New Horizon” will be their fourth studio album and with mixes from rock icon Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), it will be released on October 1st in North America through label Napalm Records GmbH in multiple formats.
0 THE ANSWER to Release “Spectacular” Single This August in North America
The Answer are set to return in 2013 with a new single ‘Spectacular’ on available in August and followed by a new studio album ‘New Horizon’ on October 1st.
Keeping the beacon of Irish rock music well and truly alight, The Answer have consistently delivered commercial, and critically acclaimed albums. The band have toured the world extensively, proving themselves to be an incendiary live act – spending almost two years as main support to AC/DC and playing to over 2 million people, performing festivals across the globe and also supporting the likes of The Rolling Stones, Whitesnake and Wolfmother as well as countless headline tours.
Since their third studio album in late 2011, the band instigated a major shakeup in their circumstances and with new management, live booking agents and with new record label on board, late 2012 saw them enter the studio with ex Little Angels vocalist Toby Jepson at the production helm. The new record, “New Horizon” will be their fourth studio album and with mixes from rock icon Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), it will be released on September 30th 2013 through label Napalm Records GmbH in multiple formats soon to be announced!
To shorten the anticipatory wait for the upcoming album, THE ANSWER are making available the single “Spectacular” which features an exclusive radio mix of the song as well as an acoustic version of the album title track “New Horizon” available on 7″ vinyl and an acoustic version of the song “Speak Now” available on the digital release.
Fans have the chance to purchase a rare and strictly limited vinyl single of “Spectacular” released as a Sky Blue Vinyl 7″ and a Green Vinyl 7″, both exclusively available via www.napalmrecords.com. You don’t want to miss this great edition and soon to be a highly sought after collectible! If you are not fortunate enough to get one, you can obtain the single digitally through all of the major digital vendors.
The band were also honoured and privileged that the late Storm Thorgerson and his team designed the artwork for the new album / single and Storm was working on the album cover design just before his sad passing. In a statement released by Storm Studios, they said:
“Never one for looking back or resting on his laurels Storm always got a thrill from working with young bands and from the idea of ‘newness’ in general. In his last few months Storm and the Storm Studios team threw ourselves wholeheartedly into many new projects and New Horizon was one of the last covers we designed together. As is our usual modus operandi, we interrogated the band at length about their music and lives, and listened to the album on repeat for a month. Our final designs were submitted to The Answer very shortly before Storm died. The image itself came from our thoughts about endings and new beginnings, very poignant for all concerned.”
The Downpatrick quartet consists of Cormac Neeson (vocals), Paul Mahon (guitar), Micky Waters (bass) and James Heatley (drums) and their UK tour will kick off in Belfast on October 11th. Australian band TRACER will perform as very special guests on the UK mainland run in what promises to be one of the finest rock tours at the end of 2013.
(UK and EIRE bold)
Fri 11th Oct Limelight 2, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sat 12th Oct Whelans, Dublin, EIRE
Thurs 17th Oct Academy 3, Manchester, UK
Fri 18th Oct Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK
Sat 19th Oct Cockpit, Leeds, UK
Sun 20th Oct Corporation, Sheffield, UK
Tues 22nd Oct The Garage, Glasgow, UK
Wed 23rd Oct O2 Academy, Newcastle, UK
Thurs 24th Oct Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
Fri 25th Oct Electric Ballroom, London, UK
Sat 26th Oct The Thekla, Bristol, UK
Sun 27th Oct Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
Sat 30th Nov Hard Rock Hell Festival, Pwllheli, Wales
www.theanswer.ie www.facebook.com/theanswerrock www.napalmrecords.com
0 THE ANSWER Return With New Album – 40 Date UK and European Tour
New Album Out October 1st in North America via Napalm Records
THE ANSWER are set to return in 2013 with a new album and full UK and European tour.
Keeping the beacon of Irish rock music well and truly alight, THE ANSWER have consistently delivered commercial, and critically acclaimed albums. The band have also spent the last eight years touring the world and proving themselves to be an incendiary live act- spending almost two years as main support to AC/DC and playing to over 2 million people, performing festivals across the globe and also supporting the likes of The Rolling Stones, Whitesnake and Wolfmother as well as countless headline tours.
Since releasing their third studio album in late 2011, the band instigated a major shake up in their circumstances and with new management, live booking agents and record label on board, late 2012 saw them enter the studio with ex Little Angels vocalist Toby Jepson at the production helm. The new record, “New Horizon” will be their fourth studio album and with mixes from rock icon Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), the new album will be released on September 30th 2013 through label Napalm Records GmbH.
The band were also honoured and privileged that the late Storm Thorgerson and his team saw fit to design the artwork for the new album and Storm was working on final ideas for the album cover just before his sad passing.
The Downpatrick quartet consists of Cormac Neeson (vocals), Paul Mahon (guitar), Micky Waters (bass) and James Heatley (drums).
Cormac Neeson: “We’re back and we’re back in a big way. Our love for rock ‘n’ roll is still as fresh as a skinny dip in the Lagan (that’s the big river that runs through Belfast!) and we really believe that this is by far and away our best album to date. We can’t wait to get out and play it live!”
The band are set to play their first headline dates since March 2012, undertaking a full 40 date European tour through October and November 2013. Confirmed 2013 dates are as follows (UK and EIRE bold)
Fri 11th Oct Limelight 2, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sat 12th Oct Whelans, Dublin, EIRE
Thurs 17th Oct Academy 3, Manchester, UK
Fri 18th Oct Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK
Sat 19th Oct Cockpit, Leeds, UK
Sun 20th Oct Corporation, Sheffield, UK
Tues 22nd Oct The Garage, Glasgow, UK
Wed 23rd Oct O2 Academy, Newcastle, UK
Thurs 24th Oct Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
Fri 25th Oct Electric Ballroom, London, UK
Sat 26th Oct The Thekla, Bristol, UK
Sun 27th Oct Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
Tues 29th Oct Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands
Wed 30th Oct Metropol, Hengelo, Netherlands
Thurs 31st Oct Trix, Antwerp, Belgium
Fri 1st Nov Luxor, Koln, Germany
Sat 2nd Nov Café Central, Weinheim, Germany
Sun 3rd Nov Kleiner Klub, Saarbrucken, Germany
Tues 5th Nov La Laiterie, Strasbourg, France
Wed 6th Nov Universium, Stuttgart, Germany
Thurs 7th Nov Pont Rouge, Monthey, Switzerland
Fri 8th Nov Schuur, Luzern, Switzerland
Sat 9th Nov Gaswerk, Winterhur, Switzerland
Sun 10th Nov Conrad Sohm, Dornbirn, Austria
Tue 12th Nov Szene, Vienna, Austria
Wed 13th Nov Strom, Munich, Germany
Thurs 14th Nov Magnet, Berlin, Germany
Fri 15th Nov Metal Hammer Festival, Weissenhauser, Germany
Sat 16th Nov Hedon, Zwolle, Netherlands
Sun 17th Nov W2, Den Bosch, Netherlands
Tues 19th Nov La Transbordeur, Lyon, France
Wed 20th Nov LA2 Apollo, Barcelona, Spain
Thurs 21st Nov El Sol, Madrid, Spain
Fri 22nd Nov Explosivo Club, Zaragoza, Spain
Sat 23rd Nov Kafe Antzokia, Bilboa, Spain
Mon 25th Nov Tunnels, Milan, Italy
Tues 26th Nov Circolo Degli Artisti, Rome, Italy
Wed 27th Nov Viper Theatre, Florence, Italy
Fri 29th Nov Le Trabendo, Paris, France
Sat 30th Nov Hard Rock Hell Festival, Pwllheli, Wales
UK shows are priced £14 London £16 (subject to booking fee). Tickets are available from local box offices and usual outlets – Livenation.co.uk / Ticketmaster.co.uk / Seetickets.com
Tickets go on general sale 9am GMT on Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Support from very special guests to be announced.
For Hard Rock Hell Festival please see www.hardrockhell.com
0 New Video – The Answer With the Ulster Orchestra Performing “Rise”
The Answer has released a new video of their live performance playing their new song “Rise” with the Ulster Orchestra.
This footage captures a unique moment in the band’s history. It is the Answer’s first show with a full 70 piece orchestra, and it’s also the first time they played this version of the song live before.
The Answer’s Rise EP is available for Pre-Order at this link.
0 New Video – The Answer – Nowhere Freeway
The Answer’s new single, “Nowhere Freeway”, is out now and available on iTunes and all other good download stores. It includes the b-side “Battlecry” and an exclusive acoustic version of “Nowhere Freeway”.
The track features Lynne Jackaman of Saint Jude. Check out the clip below!
0 2006 Videos – The Answer – Under The Sky
I am not sure when the whole revival rock scene started, but The Answer is certainly one of the most successful one of those bands to date. “Under The Sky” is from The Answer’s excellent debut album, Rise. Check out the video clip below!
0 The Answer Announce New Album
The Answer’s follow up effort to their 2009 album, ‘Everyday Demons’ is called ‘Revival’.. It was produced by the Grammy-nominated Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith, and was mixed by Chris Sheldon. It will be released in Europe on October 3rd 2011. The initial run of the album will be a limited edition deluxe format with 24-page booklet & band sleeve-notes, plus an 11-track second disc containing previously unreleased studio, acoustic, demo & cover material. The band had a really hard time condensing the songs to one 12 track album so hence the bonus disc of extra material. The full track-listing is as follows:-
Waste Your Tears ~ Use Me ~ Trouble ~ Nowhere Freeway ~ Tornado ~ Vida (I Want You) ~ Caught On The Riverbed ~ Destroy Me ~ New Day Rising ~ Can’t Remember,Can’t Forget ~ One More Revival ~ Lights Are
Down.
Down.
The second CD is called After The Revival and the tracks are as follows:-
Piece By Piece ~ Faith Gone Down ~ Nowhere Freeway (live acoustic) ~ Tailspin ( Renegade Demo ) ~ Fire And Water (cover of the Free classic) ~ What I Am ( Demo ) ~ Caught On The Riverbed (live acoustic) ~ The Enemy (demo) ~ Show Me The World (demo) ~ One More Revival(live acoustic) ~ Lights Are Down ( Piano + Vocal version ).
0 Free Download of “Piece by Piece” from The Answer
Get a Free Download of The Answer’s new kick-ass song ” Piece by Piece” at the Sonisphere website at this link!
1 New Video – The Answer – Rock N Roll Outlaw
The Answer has released a new video “Rock N Roll Outlaw”. This is a cover of the classic Rose Tattoo song. “Rock N Roll Outlaw” is on the soon to be released 412 Days of Rock N Roll DVD. Check it out!
0 The Answer’s 412 Days of Rock N’ Roll CD/DVD Coming in July!!
The Answer will soon be released a new CD/DVD package called 412 Days of Rock ‘N’ Roll. It will be released in the UK on May 30th, and will follow in Europe within a week or so of that, dates will vary slightly from country to country. The dvd will have – a 70 minute film of life on the road during the AC/DC tour and beyond – A 55 min live set which was shot in America, Spain and Belfast – And all the bands previous promo videos and a new video for “Rock N Roll Outlaw”, which was edited together from on the road footage. The cd has live reordings from the tour and two new recordings, “Rock N’ Roll Outlaw”, which is a Rose Tattoo cover, and a new song called “Fooled Me”. Angry Anderson had this to say about the cover of “Rock N’ Roll Outlaw”:
“Its sacred ground for us, but hearing The Answer play it brought a lump to my throat… not only a killer version but they make it their own… well done lads, you do us proud”.
Check out the promo video for 412 Days of Rock ‘N’ Roll below!
Vodpod videos no longer available.3 Rob Rockitt’s Top 13 of 2009
It seems like every year I put together a top list at Hard Rock Hideout, it becomes a harder task. In 2009, there was a crazy amount of excellent releases, and choosing the best ten was a daunting task to say the least. It was too hard to pick ten, so of course, I had to add some additional releases to my top list. The following releases are my top of 2009. All of these are worth picking up, and I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase any of these a second time. Check them out and see what you think!
#13 Shake City – S/T
Eonian Records has released quite a few undiscovered gems in 2009. Their best release of 2009 is easily Shake City. Shake City features the original singer of Warrant, Adam Shore. I don’t know why Adam left Warrant, but the fates should have been kinder to his band Shake City. If this CD would have been released twenty years ago, this disc could have easily gone platinum. It is better than many of the hair metal releases of the late 80’s. It is a crime that this band didn’t get the mainstream success of their peers. If you are a hair metal fan, you need to find this CD now. You wont be disappointed.
#12 Papa Roach – Metamorphosis
Papa Roach started introducing songs from Metamorphosis into their live sets in 2008, and as a result, I was familiar with several of the tunes by the time this CD was released. In my opinion, this is the strongest Papa Roach CD to date, with several hit worthy tunes. A worthy pick up for the modern rock fans out there.
#11 Cheap Trick – The Latest
I must admit that I have never been the biggest Cheap Trick fan over the years, but I can not deny how good their latest CD, The Latest is. While this may not be the most rocking CD of 2009, it does have some fun rockers, and is quality music all the way through. Robin Zander still sounds great after all of these years. This is a must own CD for Cheap Trick fans, all others ought to give it a shot.
#10 Chickenfoot – S/T
This is another CD that I didn’t really know what to expect. Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have been playing together in Van Halen for years, but how would this new band work out with Joe Satriani and Chad Smith? Satriani’s playing on this CD is great, and when he does cut loose, he doesn’t over shadow the rest of the band. Overall, Chickenfoot is a supergroup that could have some legs. I hope these guys stick around for a few more releases. Van Halen’s other half still delivers.
#9 The Answer – Everyday Demons
The Answer’s debut CD Rise was one of my favorites of 2007. I had high expectations for their U.S. Debut, Everyday Demons. Luckily, it did not disappoint me in the least. Everyday Demons is powered by Zeppelin influenced rockers “Demon Eyes”, “On and On” “Walkin’ Mat”. The band couldn’t have asked for a bigger tour to be on in 2009. Opening up for AC/DC has gained them a ton of new fans. I can’t wait to see what the band has in store for us next. The only thing I didn’t like about Everyday Demons was cover art.
#8 Steel Panther – Feel the Steel
Steel Panther could be the greatest hair metal parody band of all time. Feel the Steel is packed full of tongue in cheek lyrics that many folks may find offensive. You can’t deny the stellar musicianship of these California rockers. I had the opportunity to see the band play at M3 earlier this year, and they did not disappoint. When is the U.S. Club tour guys?
#7 Charm City Devils – Let’s Rock N’ Roll
Who would have thought that drummer John Allen would front a new kick ass rock and roll band in 2009? I didn’t at all. I have been rockin’ with CCD’s debut CD since its release. This is quality hard rock all the way through. In case you missed it, Charm City Devils had a pretty big year with their opening slot on the 2009 Cruefest. I am still hopeful that they will do a club tour, (and break out some Child Play tunes in their set).
#6 KISS – Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom is the first KISS CD in a long time that I have been able to listen to, all the way through without skipping a song. While I don’t consider this CD their best, it is definitely in their top ten, if not top five CD’s of all time. I didn’t expect this CD to be much. Sonic Boom was one of 2009’s biggest surprises.
#5 Coldspell – Infinite Stargaze
When I first heard the demo tracks from Coldspell in 2008, I about crapped myself. I couldn’t wait to hear Coldspell’s debut CD. I have played this CD over and over again in 2009, and will continue to do so for years to come. This is melodic rock at its finest.
#4 Winger – Karma
Holy Crap?! I get the feeling that Kip Winger and Reb Beach were pissed off when they wrote this record. This is easily the heaviest Winger album to date. Reb Beach unleashes his fury on his six strings, and Karma shines as a result. The songs aren’t all heavy, but they are all top quality. I am hopeful that Kip and company will tour for this album in 2010. Great Stuff, and worthy to be in anyone’s collection.
#3 Black Robot – S/T
Black Robot – I had no expectations when I first heard Black Robot’s self titled effort. I figured any band with former Buckcherry members would probably rock, but I had no idea that I would enjoy this CD as much as I have. “Cocaine” is easily the best cover song I have heard in 2009. Black Robot
gets the nod for best new band of 2009. If you missed this CD when it was released earlier this year, you will have to wait to grab this in 2010. The original pressing is out of print, but Black Robot will be re-releasing this CD next year with bonus tracks !!
#2 Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson – United States
United States has been my feelgood CD of 2009. Paul Gilbert’s guitar work is quite impressive, and Freddie Nelson’s mimicry of Freddie Mercury is pretty incredible. Once I started playing this, I couldn’t stop. Absolutely fantastic music!
#1 The Last Vegas – Whatever Gets You Off
The Last Vegas has been rocking hard since 2003, but their 2009 CD, Whatever Gets You Off is easily their breakthrough release. It didn’t hurt that they had a little help from Nikki Sixx, and DJ Ashba who produced this disc. I still don’t understand why this band didn’t get the nod for Cruefest last summer. They seemed tailor made for that festival but the promoters didn’t ask for my advice. Whatever Gets You Off is crazy good. Apologize might be the biggest power ballad of this decade (no I am not kidding). This is another great party CD, and easily my favorite of 2009.
For more great top lists for 2009, please check out the following websites:
All Metal Resource — https://allmetalresource.com/
Bring Back Glam — https://bringbackglam.squarespace.com/
Hair Metal Mansion — https://hairbangersradio.ning.com/
Heavy Metal Addiction — https://heavymetaladdiction.com/
Heavy Metal Time Machine — https://metalmark.blogspot.com/
Imagine Echoes — https://www.imagineechoes.com/
Layla’s Classic Rock — https://laylasclassicrock.blogspot.com/
Metal Excess — https://metalexcess.com/
The Metal Minute — https://rayvanhornjr.blogspot.com/ (Ray posted his list on 12/4)
Metal Odyssey — https://metalodyssey.wordpress.com/
Rock Of Ages — https://rockofages.wordpress.com/
The Ripple Effect — https://www.ripplemusic.blogspot.com/
1 New Video – The Answer – Comfort Zone
Check out The Answer’s brand new video, “Comfort Zone”. The Answer’s new album, Everyday Demons is in stores now!
0 THE ANSWER release new single ‘Comfort Zone’ November 23rd/prepare for their 1st UK headline tour in over a year starting November 25th in Manchester
Capping off a phenomenal year, Northern Irish 4-piece THE ANSWER are set to release their brilliant new single ‘Comfort Zone’ on November the 23rd. This storming ballad has been a crowd favourite and a live version of the track shot at SXSW ’08 has been on high rotation on Direct TV US for over a year! The new single version has been completely remixed by renowned UK radio mixer Cenzo Townsend (U2 /Snow Patrol / Florence & the Machine) and is backed up by new and unreleased recordings. Two days later on November the 25th in Manchester, the band will also be embarking on their largest ever UK headline tour, running all the way through to December 14th at Belfast Ulster Hall.
Track-listings for ‘Comfort Zone’ are:
1. Comfort Zone
2. Comfort Zone (acoustic version)
3. Here to stay (exclusive B side recording)
The band have spent almost a whole year touring the globe with AC/DC (encompassing both arenas and then stadiums worldwide and playing to over 2 million rock fans) – “It’s been a fantastic experience playing to huge AC/DC audiences and we can’t wait to hit the road again to do our own headline shows”, says guitarist Paul Mahon. “We’ve been very fortunate to meet the likes of Alice Cooper and Green Day along the way and it’s great to know that they are new fans!” The Answer released their much lauded and critically acclaimed UK top 30 2nd album ‘Everyday Demons’ earlier this year, destroyed Download 09 festival in the summer, downloaded over 280,000 singles as an exclusive iTunes single of the week in the USA and have appeared on both the covers of Kerrang and Total Guitar Magazines. The guys have also been touted in the US by the likes of Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine.
The headline tour dates are as follows – support from Mammal and Black Spiders
25th Nov – Manchester Academy
26th Nov – Glasgow ABC
27th Nov – Edinburgh Picture House
28th Nov – Newcastle Academy
30th Nov – Sheffield Corporation
01st Dec – Nottingham Rock City
02nd Dec – Wolverhampton Wulvern Hall
04th Dec – Bristol Academy
05th Dec – Oxford Academy
06th Dec – Portsmouth Pyramids
08th Dec – Cambridge Junction
09th Dec – London Forum
10th Dec – Liverpool Academy
12th Dec – Dublin Academy
14th Dec – Belfast Ulster Hall
0 Another Look At The Answer
The Answer has been on the road with AC/DC for several months now, and is about to wrap up that tour on November 8th. They will be hitting the road with Mammal and The Black Spiders in the UK, for the rest of November and December.
Check out the video clips below from The Answer’s album, Everyday Demons and Rise!
You can also listen to The Answer’s songs on the widget below.
Vodpod videos no longer available.
You can grab a free download of The Answer’s “Tonight” here.
Check out Hard Rock Hideout’s Interview with Cormac Neeson at this link!
0 The Answer: On Tour With AC/DC & Headling Dates
Back for more, The Answer stage a triumphant return to North America for even more touring as the sole opening act for AC/DC from late summer through early fall. Having already established themselves as the new sound of rock music in Europe and Australia, the band’s focus on our fair shores is not to be ignored! Their live chops are unquestionable having played with the Rolling Stones, The Who and Aerosmith, throughout Europe, Japan and Australia. With a renewed publicity, radio and media push, phase two of the Everyday Demons campaign rocking across the States armed with a new single and video for the epic song ‘Tonight’. Tour dates are as follows:
08/04/09 @ Grog Cleveland, OH Headlining
08/06/09 @ Greenfield Stadium Moncton, NB Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/08/09 @ Olympic Stadium Montreal, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/10/09 @ Scotiabank Arena Ottawa, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/11/09 @ Horseshoe Toronto, ON Canada Headlining
08/14/09 @ United Centre Stadium Chicago, IL Supporting AC/DC
08/15/09 @ Beat Kitchen Chicago, IL Headlining
08/16/09 @ Palace of Auburn Hills Detroit, MI Supporting AC/DC
08/18/09 @ Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI Supporting AC/DC
08/20/09 @ Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN Headlining
08/22/09 @ Canad Inns Stadium Winnipeg, MB Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/24/09 @ Mosaic Stadium Regina, SK Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/26/09 @ Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, AL Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/28/09 @ Media Club Vancouver, BC Canada Headlining
08/29/09 @ BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC Canada Supporting AC/DC
08/30/09 @ El Corazon Seattle, WA Headlining
08/31/09 @ Tacoma Dome Arena Tacoma, WA Supporting AC/DC
09/02/09 @ HP Pavilion Arena San Jose, CA Supporting AC/DC
09/03/09 @ Red Devil San Francisco, CA Headlining
09/04/09 @ Save Mart Center Fresno, CA Supporting AC/DC
09/06/09 @ Sports Arena San Diego, CA Supporting AC/DC
09/08/09 @ Honda Center Arena Anaheim, CA Supporting AC/DC
09/09/09 @ Spaceland Los Angeles, CA Headlining
For more on The Answer, please visit:
www.theanswer.uswww.myspace.com/theanswerrock
0 New Video – The Answer – Tonight
Check out the brand new video from The Answer called “Tonight”!
Vodpod videos no longer available.
0 Exclusive Live Video From The Answer on XBox Live this Weekend
XBOX LIVE have partnered with Kerrang Magazine to create a stage full of exclusive live and never before seen content for Xtival 09 – an online music, game and film festival available only through XBOX LIVE
The stage will feature exclusive material from bands such as Placebo, The Answer, Fightstar and In Case Of Fire. Users who log onto XBOX LIVE over Xtival weekend will be able to a view an exclusive never before seen live Answer performance of ‘Tonight’ filmed in Milan as part of the AC/DC tour.
This weeks Kerrang magazine also contains a VIP pass with a code to access a special XBOX Kerrang! Premium theme, enabling you to personlize your XBOX 360 experience with specially designed rocking backgrounds!
Xtival 09 will take place from May 1st to May 4th. If you have an XBOX 360 and a broadband connection all you need to do is log onto XBOX Live and enter Xtival 09 to access the footage.
For more info check out the website.
0 Enter to Win An Awesome Prize Pack From The Answer!!
Enter your name and email address in the box below, to put your name in the running for this awesome prize pack from The Answer!!
Act now!! This contest ends on April 29th, 2009!!!
0 The Answer Releases New Single “Tonight”
Incendiary Northern Irish 4 piece THE ANSWER are all set to release their new single ‘Tonight’ on May 24th, the 2nd from newly released UK top 30 album ‘Everyday Demons’. The single will be backed by two new exclusive B-sides:
TONIGHT
TONIGHT (exclusive acoustic version)
DEAD OF THE NIGHT (exclusive live electric version)
The new album’s high UK chart placing comes quickly after the January success in Japan where ‘Everyday Demons’ entered the international Japanese album charts at number 8! There is heightened expectation also in Europe and the US, where ‘Everyday Demons’ has also been released. The USA has already seen an iTunes ‘Single of the week’ of the album track ‘Demon Eyes’ which was downloaded over 280,000 times last week.
THE ANSWER will also be main support on all of the AC/DC European and UK stadium shows across the summer (Wembley, Hampden Park and Punchestown, Dublin), which is in addition to their European Arena tour, currently ongoing on across Europe (UK in April). The band will also be doing some record store signings during their own April UK headline dates, with a major ANSWER/AC/DC competition draw:
April 20th – HMV Donegall Arcade, Belfast – at 1pm SHARP – the band will be there for the signing and draw to win 2 tickets to see THE ANSWER play with AC/DC at Punchestown Racecourse on June 28th – plus a back stage meet the band as well. (Please note, NO transport or accommodation will be provided)
The Answer’s SOLD OUT headline shows in April 09:
15th – Concorde 2 Brighton
20th – Mandela hall Belfast (Day of HMV signing)
24th – Rescue rooms Nottingham
25th -Classic Grand Glasgow
Recent UK press on ‘Everyday Demons’
Classic Rock Magazine – ALBUM OF THE MONTH
‘They have just raised the game on every level. The future of classic rock is in good hands’ – Classic Rock
Kerrang! – ALBUM OF THE WEEK, UK front cover today March 3rd.
‘An inspired piece of work.….the work of an improved band , one that is playing on pure animal instinct’ – Kerrang!
Total Guitar – ALBUM OF THE MONTH, UK front cover, March 2009.
‘As close to original Led Zep as any new band will get…The new harbringers of rock’ – Total Guitar
Guitarist – ALBUM OF THE MONTH
‘It’s hard to imagine anything stopping them now’ – Guitarist
Rock Sound – ROCK ALBUM OF THE MONTH
‘’Everyday Demons’ is carved from the soul, and that’s what is going to make it timeless’ – Rock Sound
Metal Hammer – 2nd LEAD ALBUM OF THE MONTH
‘An album of depth, clarity, vision and class’ – Metal Hammer
https://www.theanswer.ie – https://www.everydaydemons.co.uk
THE ANSWER are:
Cormac Neeson – lead vocals
Paul Mahon – guitar
Micky Waters – bass
James Heatley – drums
0 The Answer – Everyday Demons (Release Year – 2009)
The Answer has returned with their sophomore effort “Everyday Demons”. If you are a regular visitor to Hard Rock Hideout, you have read my prattling about these awesome Irish Rockers for a while now. I have been extremely excited to hear this album, and after a couple of spins, I couldn’t be more overjoyed.
“Everyday Demons” is The Answer’s full length debut in the United States. As good as The Answer’s first album “Rise” was, I believe “Everyday Demons” has managed to top The Answer’s European debut.
I love it when a band brings their “A” game to the studio. You can tell that The Answer put a lot of heart into this disc.
I had the pleasure of hearing some of these songs prior to receiving a copy of the CD. “On and On” first showed up on Yahoo Music last month, and I loved this track on the first play. Getting to hear it on a real stereo system, gives me a whole new appreciation for the song. It just explodes out of the speakers just a like a stadium anthem should.
“On and On” isn’t the lone highlight on this disc. There are in fact many great songs to absorb.
“Demon Eyes” is a killer opening track with monster riffs that will get your blood pumping quickly. This song sets the stage for “Everyday Demons”.
“Too Far Gone” sees The Answer channeling their inner Zeppelin. James Heatley’s drums just explode on this track. The Zeppelinesque riff blended with Neeson’s howling vocals really drive this song home. Awesome!
After three upbeat rockers, The Answer drops the tempo down on the song “Cry Out”. This song is not one of my favorites on this disc. I just can’t seem to get into the riff on this song. It isn’t bad, but after the first three tunes, this one falls flat for me.
On the other hand, the song “Why’d You Change Your Mind” is much more to my liking. The music on this tunes oscillates between a moody low tempo number and explodes into an upbeat rocker, before heading back to its original slow pace. This is a cool tune that takes a few listens to fully appreciate.
“Pride” ought to be released as a single off of Everyday Demons. Cormac Neeson’s voice soars on this tune. This one has hit written all over it.
“Walkin’ Mat” is another tune that sees The Answer tap into their inner Zeppelin. You can’t deny the influence on this song, but it doesn’t come out sounding like a rip off aka Kingdom Come either. This is another song that I could hear getting some airplay before long. Good Stuff!
“Tonight” is the type of tune that you want to roll your car windows down and crank up loud. This song has a Thin Lizzy like vibe to it, but is a very happy, upbeat song.
“Dead of the Night” is one of my favorite tunes off “Everyday Demons”. This song is very catchy and gets in your head. This is another hit worthy tune.
“Comfort Zone” is another low to mid tempo song that needs a few listens to grow on you. I like the chorus on this tune, but it seems like it takes a while to get going.
“Evil Man” is the third song on Everyday Demons that has a Led Zeppelin like sound about it. This is a rocking tune that Paul Mahon and Mickey Waters take advantage of with their heavy riffs.
If you haven’t listened to The Answer before, “Everyday Demons” is a great place to start. If you are a fan of classic 70’s hard rock, you will enjoy this disc. The Answer has delivered another impressive release in 2009. Grab it!
For more information on The Answer, check out the band’s website or myspace page. You can purchase Everyday Demons at this link.
Rating:
Out of 10
- Demon Eyes
- Too Far Gone
- On and On
- Cry Out
- Why’d You Change Your Mind
- Pride
- Walkin’ Mat
- Tonight
- Dead of the Night
- Comfort Zone
- Evil Man
The Answer is:
Cormac Neeson – Vocals
Paul Mahon – Guitar
Micky Waters – Bass Guitar
James Heatley – Drums
0 The Answer release “Demon Eyes” as iTunes Single of the Week!
Starting today March 10th, iTunes is offering a free single download of “Demon Eyes,” the lead track on The Answer’s new album Everyday Demons. The free “Single Of The Week” will be available for download at iTunes from March 10th through March 16th. Check it out here: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=307364074&s=143441
Everyday Demons is also being released digitally today exclusively at iTunes. The digital copy includes two bonus studio tracks- the Celtic thumper “Lost” and “Revolutions” along with a live version of “Under The Sky” and a digital CD booklet featuring an alternate cover.
0 Irish Rock Band THE ANSWER to Release U.S. Debut Album ‘EVERYDAY DEMONS’ on March 31st
Having just wrapped 42 American shows opening for AC/DC, the band heads to Europe next on the ‘BLACK ICE’ World Tour’!
THE ANSWER, four lads hailing from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland have been busy fulfilling their duties as the opening act for the North American leg of AC/DC’s Black Ice World Tour. They recently finished the 42 show run on January 31st and will soon head to Europe to continue on the Black Ice juggernaut leading up to the release of their new album, Everyday Demons.
Everyday Demons is THE ANSWER’s second LP but the first to be released here in the states. The album is due out March 31st on THE END RECORDS, distributed through RED and was recorded in summer ’08 in Los Angeles with John Travis (Kid Rock, Static-X, Killing Heidi, etc.) producing.
Announcing THE ANSWER’s Black Ice tour spot in Fall ’08, Rolling Stone wrote in a weekly “Hot List,” “No effing wonder AC/DC tapped these U.K. long-hairs to open…the singer howls like Paul Rodgers, the guitarist shreds like Jimmy Page and the lyrics are as awesomely stupid as ballin’ without a rubber.” Just two months later, in 2008’s annual late December “Hot Issue,” the publication hailed the band as “Rock Gods In Training.” Also in December, after their network television debut on The Late Show, David Letterman proclaimed, “The Answer, single handedly keeping rock and roll alive.” And Billboard magazine has named them as one of this year’s “Best Bets.”
Everyday Demons will be released throughout the world this February and March and has already debuted at #8 on Japan’s international chart. The band also topped music retailer HMV’s list of acts to break in 2009. HMV has predicted the success of Franz Ferdinand, The Arctic Monkeys and Duffy in past years.
THE ANSWER got together in spring 2000, signed a contract with the legendary Australian rock label, Albert Productions in 2005 and brought out their debut album, Rise, in 2006. “It took us three or four years to really get noticed,” guitarist Paul Mahon explains, “but then it all started to happen at once.” The band have performed with icons such as the Rolling Stones, The Who and Aerosmith, playing celebrated headlining tours in England, Japan and Australia.
Everyday Demons Track Listing:
1). Demon Eyes
2). Too Far Gone
3). On And On
4). Cry Out
5). Why’d You Change Your Mind
6). Pride
7). Walkin’ Mat
8). Tonight
9). Dead Of The Night
10). Comfort Zone
11). Evil Man
12). Silent Revolution (Bonus Track)
THE ANSWER is:
Cormac Neeson (vocals)
Paul Mahon (guitar)
Michael Waters (bass)
James Heatley (drums)
THE ANSWER on the web:
0 THE ANSWER Releases Video for New Single “On & On”
Irish rockers THE ANSWER, who were recently featured in Billboard Magazine as one of 15 artists to watch in 2009, recently released a video for “On & On,” the first single from their forthcoming North American debut full-length album, Everyday Demons (out March 31). The video, which was directed by Isaiah Seret (Angelina Jolie “Wanted”) and shot in US whilst the band were on tour with AC/DC, combines the raw unadulterated performance of THE ANSWER with a rockin’ game of strip Memory.
The video can be viewed in high quality here:
THE ANSWER have a message for their fans in the US, which you can check out at here:
THE ANSWER recently premiered an MP3 for another song, “Demon Eyes,” exclusively through Spin.com. “Demon Eyes,” the opening cut from Everyday Demons, is available for downloading, posting, and sharing at the following location:
https://spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-answer
THE ANSWER, who are fresh off a 42-date tour with AC/DC, released Never Too Late, a four song EP, in November of last year. The EP gives fans a small taste of what’s to come on Everyday Demons, which was recorded in summer ’08 in Los Angeles with John Travis (Kid Rock, Static-X, Killing Heidi, etc.) producing.
The band appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and in December was featured in Rolling Stone’s “Hot Issue” where the magazine proclaimed them “Rock Gods In Training.”
THE ANSWER is:
Cormac Neeson (vocals)
Paul Mahon (guitar)
Michael Waters (bass)
James Heatley (drums)
THE ANSWER on the web:
0 The Answer Premieres “Demon Eyes” on Spin.com!
THE ANSWER Premieres MP3 for Song “Demon Eyes” on Spin.com; Named One of 15 Artists to Watch in 2009 by Billboard Magazine
Irish rockers THE ANSWER premiered yesterday, exclusively through Spin.com, an MP3 for the song “Demon Eyes,” the opening cut off their forthcoming North American debut full length album, Everyday Demons (March 31). The track is available for downloading, posting, and sharing at the following location:
https://spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-answer
THE ANSWER, four lads hailing from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland have been busy fulfilling their duties as the opening act for the North American leg of AC/DC’s Black Ice World Tour. The band finishes the American Leg of Black Ice in Nashville, TN on January 31st and head to New York to play The Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, February 3rd. This will be THE ANSWER’s only club gig in America prior to departing for the European leg of the AC/DC World Tour.
THE ANSWER recently released Never Too Late, a four song EP giving fans a small taste of what’s to come on their US debut Everyday Demons, due out March 31st on THE END RECORDS. The new album was recorded in summer ’08 in Los Angeles with John Travis (Kid Rock, Static-X, Killing Heidi, etc.) producing.
THE ANSWER was recently named one of Billboard Magazine’s 15 Artists to Watch in 2009. The band appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and in December was featured in Rolling Stone’s “Hot Issue” where the magazine proclaimed them “Rock Gods In Training.”
Don’t miss your chance to see them at the Mercury Lounge on February 3rd at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now at the following location:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000041908FD550C8?artistid=972371&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
THE ANSWER is:
Cormac Neeson (vocals)
Paul Mahon (guitar)
Michael Waters (bass)
James Heatley (drums)
THE ANSWER on the web:
0 The Answer – Never Too Late EP (Release Year – 2008)
So you have attended one of AC/DC concerts on their Black Ice tour and wondered who this band, The Answer is that opened up for them.
The Never too Late EP is an awesome introduction to The Answer. Not only does it have some of the best songs from the band’s debut album, “Rise” (which was never released in the United States) it also has a new tune, “Highwater or Hell” which is pretty darn good too.
The DVD included with this CD, has all of The Answer’s videos that they released from Rise, as well as some pretty cool interviews with the band.
This is a lot of music for such a very small price, and is a great prelude to The Answer’s new album, “Everyday Demons” which is due in February.
You can find the Never Too Late EP at most retailers for roughly $6.00. It is worth every penny. Go get it!!
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
Disc: 1
1. Never Too Late
2. Highwater or Hell
3. The Doctor
4. Come Follow Me (live in Japan)
Disc: 2
1. Never Too Late
2. Be What You Want
3. Under The Sky
4. Come Follow Me
5. Let The Good Times Roll (Tour Footage)
6. Keep Believin
The Answer is:
Cormac Neeson – Vocals
Paul Mahon – Guitar
Micky Waters – Bass Guitar
James Heatley – Drums
0 New Video – The Answer – On and On
The Answer has released their first single and video in support of their up and coming album, “Everyday Demons”.
Check out the new video, “On and On” here!
2 Hard Rock Hideout’s Top 5 Concerts of 2008!
In 2008, I think I attended a record number of live shows. In no order, I saw the following artists: The Bulletboys, Joey Belladonna, Van Halen, AC/DC, The Answer, Bang Tango, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Hinder, Rev Theory, Trapt, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Motley Crue, Poison, Sebastian Bach, Dokken, Airbourne, Theory of a Deadman, Disturbed, Slipknot, Endeverafter, Stonerider, RATT, Jackyl, Pop Evil and more.
Hopefully 2009 will be as good as 2008 from a live perspective!
The following are my favorites of 2008!
5. Bang Tango, L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat
Ok, so none of these bands have their original lineups anymore. Does that mean that they rock less? Absolutely not. Bang Tango kicked ass. Marty Casey proved to be a good front man for the the Tracii Guns version of L.A. Guns, and Faster Pussycat was still sleazy as ever.
4. Stonerider, Endeverafter and Airbourne
This was my first Airbourne experience, and I will never forget it. Stonerider and Endeverafter kicked ass too.
A great show for a mere $10.00.
3. Mayhem Festival
At this show the bands that I caught live were Black Tide, Five Finger Death Punch, Airbourne, Dragonforce, Disturbed and Slipknot.
I got to meet the guys in Dragonforce and Airbourne at this show. This was my first time seeing Slipknot live. A crazy day and some great live shows!
2. Cruefest
I am biased, but I love seeing Motley Crue live. They may not be the best band in the world, but they do put on one of the best live shows. Buckcherry, Sixx A.M. and Papa Roach were all great too!
1. AC/DC with The Answer
Even though my seats were terrible, this show was excellent, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved getting to see The Answer for the first time. AC/DC puts on one the biggest and loudest live shows that I have ever seen. Awesome!
0 An Update From Paul Mahon From The Answer!
HRH: I haven’t posted too many of the Answer’s updates from their blog, but this one was too cool not to share!
After L.A. we got onboard the rock’n’roll train to phoenix, Arizona.It was agreat show and when we came off stage we were greeted by someone who looked familiar and said to us,”guys that was great but you’re just getting started you need to go out there and do another hr!I’ve got another gig across the street for you if your not done yet?’,it was Alice Cooper!We’re not worthy!we talked to Alice about rock’n’roll and golf,he’s playing off 4 but at this point in time is playing alittle better than that.After the show he invited us over to Cooperstown for a few drinks.It sure was fun hanging out with Alice and next time we are hitting the course!Thanks to Alice,Danny and Ralph for taking care of us!
The next show was in san Antonio and we got to meet up with our old friends the Gaults.When you go to sxsw festival in Austin texas most of the bands stay with a family in the area and the Gaults became our surrogate family during our stay!It was great to see them and hang out in Austin for a aday or 2.On our day off in Austin we did an interview and photo shoot for French magazine rockhard and spent some time on 6th street.Its quite a different atmosphere at this time of year compared to sxsw time,alittle more relaxed.After a day off we rolled out to Houston.I cant remember much about Houston other than watching “for those about to rock” from the side of the stage and the cannons not being as loud as I was expecting,I must be going deaf,they usually take your head off!Maybe my earplugs have started working.
We had a long drive to Athens Georgia ahead of us after Houston.Tiger woods golf and flight of the conchords helped us along the way.Athens is the home of rem,drivin’n’cryin and our tour manger trey.And who did we bump into in little italy but Michael stipe,he was sat in the corner……..well maybe not but mike mills came to the show a few days later.We had dinner in a great sushi bar,shots at the 40watt and few other bars.We had a dc show in Atlanta,agreat rock’n’roll town and a great audience to play to,looking forward to going back.The we had our 1st headlining show of the tour in Athens Georgia.We had hoped to do more but it didn’t work out with all the long drives we have been doing.We have only been doing 30mins a night with acdc so there were a lot of songs we hadn’t played in a while and some new ones we have yet to play to an audience.We went into a local rehearsal room,nuci’s space,in the morning to blow the dust off some songs.Then we loaded into the 40watt.It was more like the sort of gig we are used to back home.Our set was abit longer and we played come follow me,
Demon eyes,
Walking Mat
Doctor
Never too late,
Tonight,
On and on,
Comfort Zone,
Rosalie,
Under the sky,
Encore-Dead of the night
Preachin’
It was good to be playing alonger set and after playing arenas for a few months we had almost forgotten what it was like to play a show but after a few tunes we were tearing it up like usual!After the show we indulged in double shots of patron and thin lizzies!!Thanks to the dumps and pride parade for supporting and rocking out.Look forward to seeing you guys again.Big thanks to ,nuci’s space,Rick,barrie and all at the 4owatt for making it happen.And clay enough with that george jones stuff you better know the chords to sin city next time we’re back,that’s all im saying!!
When you live on a tour bus one thing I’ve noticed is that your perception of time goes right out the window and so it goes we played charlotte yesterday and I’ll be damned if I didn’t get up at 5pm and go onstage at 7.30pm,we still rocked though!!I guess you become conditioned to put everything into that 30mins everynight and the day revolves around that whether you realise it or not,I guess dave lee roth was right!
And today here we are in jackson,no sign of any gin-soaked barroom queens unfortunately.We are beside the beach and its as warm as an irish summer,I hope its snowing when I go home!!!!Anyway we have 2 more shows to go,1 in fort lauderdale and one in tampa,then we will fly home for xmas!!!I guess we are just about ready to go home for a few days though Im sure im gonna wake up in the middle of the night,grab my guitar and wonder what time we are onstage and think damn im at home!!But sure we will be back to do it all over again in january!!If I don’t put anymore blogs before I go home I would just like to say Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to everyone!Thanks for all your support and looking forward to seein all our friends old and new next year and playing everyday demons for y’all!
Cheers,
Paul…
0 The Answer Schedules New York Club Show!
THE ANSWER, the four-piece rock band from Northern Ireland who are now touring as the opening act on AC/DC’s Black Ice World Tour, finishes the American Leg of Black Ice in Nashville, TN on January 31st and head to New York to play The Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Tickets are $12 and go on sale at noon EST Friday, December 19th at https://www.mercurylounge.com or https://www.ticketmaster.com.
This will be the band’s only club gig in America prior to departing for the European leg of the AC/DC World Tour.
The Answer recently released Never Too Late, a four song EP giving fans a small taste of what’s to come on their US debut Everyday Demons, due out March 31st on The End Records. The new album was recorded in summer ’08 in Los Angeles with John Travis producing.
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