NEWSDESK, 5th May 2010
> THRESHOLD'S PARADOX RELEASED ONLINE
Threshold's new box set Paradox (The Singles Collection) is now available as a digital download from iTunes and other major outlets. The 24 song compilation contains many previously unreleased b-sides which can now be bought individually or as part of the whole album.
As well as Threshold's eight radio singles, Paradox (The Singles Collection) features four previously unreleased songs 'Shifting Sands', 'Fist Of Tongues', 'Half Way Home and 'Smile At The Moon', the latter of which was performed during Threshold's 2009 European tour. Other highlights on the album include a full electric version of 'Conceal The Face' and alternate versions of 'Turn On Tune In', 'Flags And Footprints' and 'Safe To Fly' among others.
Threshold's Paradox (The Singles Collection) is also available as a collector's 8 disc box set with a 20 page booklet from Threshold's online store.
> ANDY ALEDORT LIVE AT NORTH STAR
With over ONE MILLION instructional DVDs sold, Andy Aledort is recognized the world over as one of the greatest guitar instructors on the planet. But he can also play.
Joe Satriani calls Andy, “My favourite new guitar player! Awesome singing, playing and tone!”
Steve Vai describes his playing as “Very rich and authentic.”
Joe Perry calls Andy “An amazing guitar player;”
Billy Cox, Jimi Hendrix’s long-time bassist, calls him, “One heck of a guitarist.”
Blues/rock legend Johnny Winter says, “I love Andy’s playing; he’s great!”
For the last 17 years, Andy Aledort has also been Associate Editor of the world’s best-selling guitar magazine, Guitar World. He has authored over 200 instructional and transcription books for top music publishers such as Hal Leonard Corp. and Warner Brothers Publications. In his hugely popular instructional DVD’s he teaches how to play in the styles of such legendary guitarists as B.B. King, Albert King, Charlie Christian, Eric Clapton and many others.
His Jimi Hendrix instructional books and DVD’s, Jimi Hendrix: Signature Licks, How to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced?, How to Play the Songs from Axis: Bold as Love and How to Play the Songs of Electric Ladyland are the highest selling instructional products of their genre.
He also produced Sixteen hugely successful instructional DVD’s for Guitar World (Future Network) including Play Rock Guitar, How to Play Hard Rock/Heavy Metal, How to Play Blues/Blues-Rock, Blues/Rock Master Class and Lead Guitar Boot Camp.
Andy's new album, Live at North Star 2009! is available now at shops including Amazon and iTunes.
> HEAVY, HEAVIER, FORLORN; NOW ON RISING RECORDS
"Forlorn have laid the foundations for something that could be very special, and hopefully their next step will be even more impressive" - Powerplay
Formed in Birmingham in 2006, Forlorn exploded onto the West Midlands metal scene, fast gaining a strong reputation for their live shows, and releasing their debut EP – Hearts To War – the following year.
In support of the EP’s release the band played countless shows with the likes of Raging Speedhorn, Malefice, Panic Cell and Death Angel, and the EP was played on KERRANG! Radio, who also played tracks from their second EP, The Forlorn Hope.
The band have recently completed work on their debut album, The Rotting, which will be released this summer.
http://www.myspace.com/forlornmusic
> CRYSTAL TEARS PROMO VIDEO
Crystal Tears is very proud to present the promotional video trailer for the forthcoming album Generation X.
http://www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr
> THE PROPHECY²³ 'FROM THE BASEMENT TO THE PIT'
> NEW Y&T VIDEO
> NEW EDEN'S CURSE ALBUM
AFM are pleased to announce that Eden’s Curse have re-signed with the label and are on course to deliver their new album Trinity this October.
Currently in the US where the band played the Melodic Rock Fest just three days ago in Illinois, and due to commence vocals on the new album this week in Chicago, the band has been boosted by the arrival (for live shows) of ex-Siam, Tigertailz and Paul Dianno's Killers guitarist Marcus Thurston.
Thurston, a former band mate of Eden's Curse drummer Pete Newdecks in Killers, replaces Jay Parmar who left the touring line up in December after the bands UK Tour with Alestorm.
Recordings for Trinity are progressing well. Drums and bass are done and guitar recordings will commence in Europe very soon, whilst Michael Eden will be recording vocals in the USA starting Wednesday May 5th with bassist/songwriter Paul Logue overseeing production.
> STARS OF THE SEARCH PARTY
Guilford’s Stars Of The Search Party have been playing almost constantly across the UK over the last eighteen months, and have built themselves an impressive UK fan base in the process. With such an infectious sound, it’s not really such a surprise; the band combine power metal guitars, electronic flourishes and an anthemic, but aggressive, punk-rock outlook that simultaneously brings to mind the likes of Underoath, Enter Shikari and Proceed.
The six-piece have just finished working on the re-release of their new EP, Lost In The Dust Pt II which is due for release June 10th 2010 through the band’s management label, Busker’s Hat. Alongside this, a limited edition run of the of the EP (printed in embossed gold) is out for fans, with additional tracks from the first EP remixed by DJ Verify. After tours with Hassle’s Fact and rising British stars Young Guns, the band have also shared stages with the likes of You Me At Six, Kids In Glass Houses, A, Attack! Attack!, We Are The Ocean, In Case Of Fire, The Outcry Collective, Failsafe and This City.
The band will headline the O2 Islington Academy II on 14th May and tickets are available at a small discount from the band themselves at http://www.myspace.com/starsofthesearchparty. The band have also been confirmed to play the Rock Sound Stage at Guilfest 2010 on 16th July and support Young Guns at The Hippodrome in Kingston on 18th July.
