NEWSDESK, 14th September 2009
> EDEN EXTEND STAY AT Z
Z are extremely pleased to announce that Eden have signed a extension with Z for their new forthcoming album Into the Within which is due to be mixed by Steve Newman. Head of Z Mark Alger stated, "Its a pleasure to have such a hard working band on the label, we have big plans for Eden during 2010 and people will be impressed with the new album."
Nick Workman from Eden commented, "It with great sadness that I can confirm that Eden have signed our second deal with the no good lying thief that is Mark Alger and Z Records. We had fully intended on signing with another label until the scouse mafia turned up on my doorstep and threatened the life of my cat, Cookie. f**k Mark Alger and f**k Z Records."
Nick then removed his tongue from his cheek and said, "No really ;o)"
> ENEMY OF THE SUN
Enemy Of The Sun have started the production of the follow-up to Shadows. Expect large amounts heaviness, but as always with a twist or two. The album should be done by the end of the year, a release for spring 2010 is planned. Production will be handled by the man himself, Mr. Waldemar Sorychta, and the album will be release on Massacre Records.
http://www.myspace.com/enemyofthesunband
> CARMINE APPICE'S GUITAR ZEUS
Fuel Records releases "Conquering Heroes" featuring rock guitarists Leslie West, Slash, many more
"Carmine Appice set the foundation for heavy drumming before John Bonham, before Ian Paice, before anyone else." - Rick van Horn, Modern Drummer
Los Angeles, CA - Fuel Records released the Guitar Zeus project by legendary drummer Carmine Appice, featuring a compilation of 24 of the best Guitar Zeus songs. Conquering Heroes hit the streets on August 25th. The double-disc set showcases the prolific talents of many world-renown rock guitarists including Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Yngwie Malmsteen, Neal Schon (Journey), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Mick Mars (Motley Crue), and the core band featuring Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) on bass, Kelly Keeling (Blue Murder, MSG, TSO) on vocals/keys/rhythm guitar, with Appice on drums.
Guitarists Brian May, Richie Sambora, Zakk Wylde, and Ty Tabor had this to say about their roles in the project: "As soon as I heard the track, I thought it had a very haunting quality to it," remarks Brian May (Queen) about the song Nobody Knew (Black and White House), "evoking the 70's in some ways perhaps, but with a very modern slant. I also found the backing track itself very powerful and appealing, driven by Carmine's very recognizable style so I was keen to play on the track straight away, despite being incredibly snowed-under with work at the time!"
"I've always been a fan of Carmine's," notes Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi guitarist. "It was great playing with him and Tony. What a great rhythm section. I loved the song [Gonna Rain] - the vocals. I had a great time playing on this track. I think everyone will love this track - check it out!!!!"
"I had a great time playing on Carmine's Guitar Zeus album," affirms Zakk Wylde. "I'm glad he asked me to play on this great project with some great guitarists. The song I played on [Code 19] is a really cool song as well. Enjoy!!"
"I've been a fan of Carmine's for many years so when he asked me to be a part of Guitar Zeus, I was honoured to accept," states Ty Tabor of King's X. "Not often does a guitarist have the opportunity to play records filled with so many great and respected musicians. However, at first I was apprehensive about whether the material would be strong. I have heard many albums filled with great musicians, but not great music. Carmine sent me a tape of some of the music and dispelled my worries. I am happy and honoured to be a part of these recordings. This is great music."
Author, clinician, drummer... Carmine Appice first came to prominence as the percussionist with the late 1960s psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge. He contributed distinctive background harmonies with bassist Tim Bogert, adding to the group's high decibel sonic assault. After five albums, Appice and Bogert left Vanilla Fudge to form the blues rock quartet Cactus with vocalist Rusty Day and guitarist Jim McCarty. Eventually, Appice left Cactus with Bogert to join Jeff Beck in the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice, and then later joined Rod Stewart's backing band in 1977, co-writing hit songs such as "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks". In 1978, Appice played drums on Paul Stanley's first solo album. He was a member of KGB featuring Ray Kennedy, Rick Grech, Mike Bloomfield and Barry Goldberg, and has recorded with Stanley Clarke, Ted Nugent, and Pink Floyd. He was the drummer for the bands King Kobra and Blue Murder, and toured with Ozzy Osbourne.
Appice first created Guitar Zeus in 1995 when he recruited some of the most famous guitarists in the world to be a part of his project, from Zakk Wylde and Ted Nugent to Brian May (Queen) and Slash (Guns N Roses), even tennis legend John McEnroe. Songs also included guest vocals by Dug Pinnick and Edgar Winter. Throughout the late 1990's, three Guitar Zeus CDs were released to worldwide critical acclaim.
"Guitar Zeus for me was an amazing experience, working with so many great guitarists", Appice affirms. "It was fun picking out songs for each. Each guitarist loved the songs. It was awesome. I would do it again in a minute even though it was a lot of work. I consider these drum tracks to be some of my best drum performances in my career!"
ALBUM INFO
Artist: Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus
Title: Conquering Heroes
Label: Fuel Records
Track info
DISC 1 - 1. Dislocated (featuring Paul Gilbert from Mr. Big) 2. This Time Around (Yngwie Malmsteen) 3, Safe (featuring Neal Schon from Journey) 4, Four Miles High (featuring Steve Morse from Sea Level, Deep Purple) 5. So Long (featuring Doug Aldrich from House of Lords, Lion, Whitesnake, Rod Stewart) 6. Black White House (featuring Brian May from Queen) 7. Guitar Zeus Part 1 (featuring Jennifer Batten from Michael Jackson) 8. Killing Time (featuring Ty Tabor from King's X) 9. Where You Belong (featuring Slash from Guns & Roses) 10. Days Are Nights (featuring Ted Nugent) 11. Time To Set Alarms (featuring Elliot Easton from The Cars) 12. Under The Moon & Sun (featuring Mick Mars from Motley Crue) 13. Guitar Zeus Part II (featuring Leslie West from Mountain)
DISC 2 1. Stash (with Stevie Salas from Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger) 2. Code 19 (with Zakk Wylde from Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) 3. Perfect Day (with Warren DeMartini from Ratt) 4. Gonna Rain (with Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi) 5. Crusin' (with Denny Laine from Moody Blues & Wings) 6. Snake (with Bruce Kulick from Kiss and Meat Loaf) 7. Trippin' Again (with Ty Tabor from King's X) 8. Dead Wrong (with Dweezil Zappa) 9. Doin' Fine (with Vivian Campbell from Dio, Whitesnake, Def Leppard) 10. Where You Belong (with Paul Gilbert from Mr. Big) 11. GZ Blues (with Seymour Duncan and Steven Seagal)
Produced by Carmine Appice & Phil Kaffel for Bianic Music, Recorded by Phil Kaffel/Mike Wolfe Mixed by Phil Kaffel & Pat Regan All songs written by Carmine Appice & Kelly Keeling except "Stash" written by Appice, Keeling and Tony Franklin; "Where you Belong" written by Appice/Keeling/Franklin, and "Perfect Day" written by Appice/Keeling/Franklin. Published by Bianic Music (ASCAP) and Neptchyunes c/o Serge Entertainment Group LLC (ASCAP)
http://www.myspace.com/guitarzeus
http://www.myspace.com/officalcarmineappice
> EDEN & HOLLYWOOD TEASE HIT THE ROAD WITH HOUSE OF LORDS
Z's Eden and Hollywood Tease will be appearing with House Of Lords on the following UK dates.
01.11.2009 - The Cavern - Liverpool [Eden] tel: 01695 550438
04.11.2009 - JB's - Dudley [Eden] tel: 01384 253597
05.11.2009 - Yardbirds, Grimsby [Hollywood Tease]
06.11.2009 - The Corporation - Sheffield [Eden] tel: 0114 276 0262
> CKY HEADLINE FRIDAY MAIN STAGE AT HELLFIRE
What happens when four exceedingly different and distinct personalities come together to create heated, inspired music? Well, as CKY have shown over their ten plus years as a rock and roll force, it can lead to intelligent, provoking riffs and lyrics, meticulously detailed production combined with magical multi-textured melodies and heady drumming. But, "it also creates tension, tension that must be let off," says the band's singer/guitarist, Deron Miller. And that’s exactly what is going to happen on Friday 6th November at the Hellfire Festival when CKY take to the stage as Friday’s headline act.
Hellfire’s Rob Ferguson commented “We’ve spent time looking for exactly the right band to headline the Friday of Hellfire, we have three days each with their own identity and CKY complete the picture perfectly on the main stage with support from Cancer Bats, Electric Eel Shock and more. We still have tons of bands to announce across the stages on all days so there is a lot more excitement to come!”
CKY’s new album, Carver City, is out now on Roadrunner Records. Check out CKY on MySpace…
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.
> ABGOATR REVEAL SCREENSHOTS
The side project of French experi-metalists HYPNO5E, A Backward Glance On A Travel Road (ABGOATR) is in the process of wrapping up their first music video for “In Absentia pt I & II”.
Drummer Thibault Lamy comments on the video, “The main idea is to illustrate a travel from murder scene to a murder scene, not with violence, but with beauty and surrealism. The whole clip was filmed in reverse, so, he's walking to his own death, and he's already hurt at the beginning of the video.”
The band’s self titled debut is available for $free download$ here: http://www.dl-abackwardglance.com/
Reviews:
Just Press Play
http://www.justpressplay.net/music-reviews/38-reviews/5810-a-backward-glance-on-a-travel-road.html
“It contains some moments of heartfelt sincerity that mercilessly pull on your hearts strings, and in the same moment, can send dark, threatening visions of evil though your mind seamlessly. Without a true category which to be placed, this collection can only be looked at as beautiful unique, art form from the minds of true innovators.”
The Ripple Effect
http://ripplemusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/backward-glance-on-travel-road-st.html
“This is the kind of stuff that forces you to take stock of your life and see just where you went wrong, yet feeding you with enough hope to pick yourself up to live life to the greatest success. . . The music touches the nerves in so many different ways, exciting one minute, saddening the next, building moments of hope and elation, terrifying the soul a heartbeat later. The album is a musical masterpiece and an epic journey through life we’ve led or are about to lead.”
http://www.myspace.com/backwardglancetravelroad
