NEWSDESK, 7th October 2009
> R.I.P. EVILE'S MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Bassist for UK thrash metallers Evile, Michael Alexander, has passed away whilst on tour with the band. We pass on our deepest sympathies to his friends, family and bandmates.
> DEAR SUPERSTAR & HEAVEN’S BASEMENT WINTER UK TOUR
Having together supported the likes of Papa Roach, Buckcherry and appearing at this year’s Sonisphere Festival, touring buddies Dear Superstar and Heaven's Basement will hit the road this December on a grueling end-of-year, party-tour!
Catch up with the brightest hopes for UK Rock 'n' Roll at one of the following UK dates (Each night will be opened by support act, New Device):
Sat 5 Dec Fibbers - York
Sun 6 Dec Masque - Liverpool
Mon 7 Dec Central Station - Wrexham
Tues 8 Dec Joiners - Southampton
Wed 9 Dec Barfly - Cardiff
Fri 11 Dec Academy 2 - Newcastle
Sat 12 Dec Sugarmill - Stoke
Sun 13 Dec Cathouse - Glasgow
Tues 15 Dec Cockpit - Leeds
Wed 16 Dec Corporation - Sheffield
Thurs 17 Dec Academy 3 - Manchester
Fri 18 Dec Camden Underworld - London
Dear Superstar Single, 'Brothers in Blood', available now from 7digital.com for FREE Download! Check out album Heartless, available worldwide now from all major record stores!
http://www.dearsuperstar.co.uk/
http://www.heavensbasement.com/
http://www.myspace.com/newdevice
> GET YOUR OWN SCORPION(S)
On October 2nd the Scorpions presented A Night To Remember, a concert featuring Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker at the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany. After the Show the fans had the opportunity to buy the concert on an USB flash drive.
You can order some last examples from concert online: http://concert-online.com/en/shop/29373/live-recordings/2633/3708/Scorpions-A-Night-To-Remember---Live-in-Essen.html
> MASTEDON
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the European release of the brand new Mastedon album 3 on November 6th 2009.
Mastedon is the hard rock band put together by ex Kansas singer John Elefante, together with his brother Dino in the late 80's. The band's name was a pachyderm-inspired reference to the brothers' last name. Although John was an accomplished vocalist and performer, the first two Mastedon albums featured multiple lead singers and performances by other artists, creating an eclectic sound anchored by John's songwriting. His brother Dino played a prominent role, contributing songwriting and handling most of the guitar work. Some of the collaborators in the band's first two albums were Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon), Stef Burns (Y&T), bassists John Pierce (Richard Marx) and John Patitucci plus guest vocalists David Pack (Ambrosia), David Robbins (X-Sinner), Tom Bowes (Tower of Power), James Dean Longacre (Life9) and Perry Lee (Tracer Fox).
In 1996 John Elefante started a solo career that brought him to release three successful albums more in the adult contemporary - pop rock vein. After a few years of hiatus, John decided to go back to his roots sound with a brand new Mastedon album that - contrary to the predecessors - would only feature his amazing lead vocals. Musically, the new album, simply entitled 3 harkens back to the best of Mastedon and to his work with Kansas. None other than main Kansas songwriter Kerry Livgren appears on lead guitar on this new release, collaborating on a 11 minute piece of music that any Kansas fan will surely love! More famed musicians and such as Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon), Anthony Sallee (Whiteheart), Dan Needham (Michael McDonald, Neville Brothers, Amy Grant, Garth Brooks etc) and of course John's brother Dino Elefante contribute to the performance of this superb new release.
Rich melodic harmonies and melodies are the keys to a Mastedon record and 3 is clearly an instant winner in all its moments and will remain as an hallmark in John Elefante's career for many years to come.
Final tracklisting of 3 includes: Revolution of Mind; Slay Your Demons; Nowhere Without Your Love; One Day Down By The Lake (See You Real Soon); Water Into Wine (Fassa Rokka), Questions (It's About Time); You Can't Take Anything; Lying; The Western World; That's What You Do; Dust In the Wind (exclusive bonus track).
As a companion to this new release, Frontiers managed to acquire the rights for the re-release of Mastedon's legendary debut album It's a Jungle Out There!. Released originally in 1989, it charted at #25 in the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Chart. To this day, this album is still considered a classic in the genre and has reached some amazing prices in the trades on E-bay. Frontiers new reissue includes full lyrics and three bonus tracks "Wasn't It Love" (from the compilation California Metal) and live versions of "Islands In The Sky" and "Right Hand" recorded live at Cornerstone in 1991.
Full tracklisting: It's A Jungle Out There; Glory Bound; This Is The Day; Love Inhalation; Islands In The Sky; Get Up; Love That Will Survive; Innocent Girl; Shine On; Right Hand; Wasn't It Love *; Islands In The Sky (Live at Cornerstone '91)*; Right Hand (Live at Cornerstone '91)
http://www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords
http://www.myspace.com/johnelefante
