NEWSDESK, 10th September 2009
> HALCYON WAY PART WAYS WITH VOCALIST
The Atlanta, GA based progressive metal band Halcyon Way has parted ways with singer Sean Shields due to creative differences.
Taking over on vocals for the Nightmare Records recording artist is Steve Braun, known for his work with Italian progressive-metallers Ashent, who have released two records via Lion Music. "I'm really excited and humbled by the opportunity to jam with these guys, and I'm looking forward to help take the band to the next level on the new record," said Steve.
"We're very excited about having Steve in the band, he's got a fantastic voice and will have no trouble whatsoever with the older songs, he's adding a lot of new life to the material for the new album, and he's a professional in every sense of the word - he's got a great attitude, and our fans will be thrilled with our choice. The new album is going to be crushing and it will be a great way for Steve to introduce himself to our fans," said guitarist Zane Matthews.
Halcyon Way are currently tracking the follow up to A Manifesto For Domination, which is tentatively scheduled for release in Spring 2010. The album is being produced by Jon Bodan & Lasse Lammert, and the drums are being engineered by Mike Froedge (Doubledrive, Bloodsimple, Dixie Incorporated) at Open Sky Studios in Atlanta, GA. The band also just completed tracking a guest appearance by Pamela Moore of Queensryche fame.
The band will not miss any scheduled shows due to the move, and is scheduled to play at Pathfinder Metalfest on October 24, 2009 with Aska, Twisted Tower Dire, and many other acts. Halcyon Way has appeared at Rocklahoma on three occasions, Nightmare Metal Festival II, and at ProgPower USA twice, as well as having shared the stage with Helloween, Strapping Young Lad, Kamelot, Symphony X, Doro Pesch, and many others.
Halcyon Way released their debut record, A Manifesto For Domination on Nightmare Records on November 11, 2008 to rave critical reviews. The album was produced by guitarist Jon Bodan with assistance from James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary), and was mixed by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm). It also featured guest appearances from Jonah Weingarten (Pyramaze, Avian) and Blaze Pearson (The Souls Unrest).
http://www.myspace.com/halcyonway
For booking, contact booking (at) halcyonway.com.
> Z SIGN HOLLYWOOD TEASE
It is with great pleasure that Z announce the signing of UK act Hollywood Tease whom we believe could spark the NWOBHM part 2. Hailing from Stoke On Trent and with an average age of just 21 Hollywood Tease draw influence from Skid Row, Shotgun Messiah and Motley Crue with a stage presence to give any of the aforementioned a run for their money.
Check out "Let Go!" at http://www.myspace.com/zrockrecordsuk
The band are set to hit the road to start their mission to break the back bone of England:
10 Sep 2009 20:00 - Voodoo Lounge Stamford, Midlands
11 Sep 2009 20:00 - The Fishtank Durham, Northeast
12 Sep 2009 20:00 - The Underground Stoke on Trent, Midlands
19 Sep 2009 20:00 - Vice w/ L.A. Guns Swansea, Wales
24 Sep 2009 20:00 - Rock City supporting Zico Chain- Nottingham
25 Sep 2009 20:00 - The Riverside Bar Selby, Northeast
> NEW EUROPETHEBAND.COM WEBSITE!
To coincide with the exciting release of "Last look at Eden", the europetheband.com website has had a major facelift!
> SENSER TO HEADLINE SCUZZ STAGE ON HELLFIRE SATURDAY
Brit rabble rousers Senser have made a triumphant and unstoppable return to the spotlight after a self imposed hiatus. Their recent single Resistance Now has received excellent reviews, not to mention tons of airplay and heralds a fabulous return to form.
The bands new album How to do Battle hits the shelves in October and will be well worth the long wait. The sextet have been a force in music since their 1995 album 'Stacked Up' became a platinum selling album. The new album was produced by Neil McLellan (The Prodigy), Jason Wilcock (The Ghost Of A Thousand, Reuben) and New York hip hop producer Scott Harding (Wu Tang Clan, New Kingdom).
Hellfire’s Rob Ferguson said “We are thrilled and really excited to have Senser back where they belong belting out their politically charged riffage. If you imagine Slipknot meets The Prodigy you will be getting somewhere close to what we expect witness on Hellfire Saturday!”
Check Senser out on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/senserband
Hellfire II will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 6-8 November. Tickets for Hellfire II are on sale NOW! Check out http://www.hellfirefestival.com/?page=tickets for more details.
