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18.05.2010 - New homepage in the making!
Our newly designed homepage will supposedly go online during the next week. Please apologize for any delays in updating until then!

12.05.2010 NEWS: CHICKENFOOT charten mit "Live" auf Platz 2 in den deutschen DVD-Charts!

Liebe Kollegen,
erfreuliche Neuigkeiten ereilten uns aus dem Haus Eagle Rock. Der Konzertfilm "Live" von der US-Super-Group CHICKENFOOT (erhältlich seit dem 30.04.2010 als DVD und Blu-ray über Eagle Rock/ Edel) schaffte in Woche 18 den Direkteinstieg in die Media Control DVD-Verkaufs-Charts auf Platz 2! Wir schicken Euch/Ihnen allen ein großes Dankeschön für den wunderbaren Support zu diesem Produkt!

Chickenfoot

Hier kommen einige Pressestimmen aus dem von uns betreuten Print-Bereich:

"So einen Spaß haben in den Achtzigern Van Halen oder die Scorpions auf die Bretter gezaubert, jetzt tun es Chickenfoot." (Eclipsed)

"Von wegen Alt-Herren-Riege - Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony und Chad Smith, die Top Stars der Rockszene, haben mit Chickenfoot einen wahren Granatenwurf mit Flächenbombardement geliefert." (Hard Times)

"Diese Truppe trägt ihren Titel 'Supergroup' zu Recht." (Ready2Rock)

"Nun liegt ein anderthalbstündiger Konzertmitschnitt aus Phoenix, Arizona vor, indem das Allstar-Team zu Höchstform aufläuft. Jeder der vier Virtuosen lebt hier seine ungebrochene Liebe für den Hard-Rock der 80s voll und ganz aus." (Soundcheck)

"Für alle, die sich die Gehörgänge von einer waschechten All-Star-Super-Group freiblasen lassen möchten, könnte Chickenfoot genau das Richtige sein." (Chrom & Flammen)

"Alles nur Show? Sicher - aber was für eine!" (Good Times)

 
Bitte schickt uns Eure Belegreviews, insofern noch nicht geschehen!

Weiter unten findet Ihr die VÖ-Schedule von Eagle Rock. Vorbestellungen seitens der Print-Presse nehmen wir gerne für alle Produkte entgegen. Die meisten Themen werden voraussichtlich kurz vor dem jeweiligen VÖ bemustert:

Juni 2010
25.06.2010 ELP - Live At Montreaux 1997 (Blu-ray) (Eagle) 
25.06.2010 The Moody Blues - Threshold Of A Dream...(Blu-ray) (Eagle)
18.06.2010 The Rolling Stones - Stones In Exile (DVD) (Eagle)
18.06.2010 V/A - Live At Knebworth (2-DVD/2-CD) (Eagle)
18.06.2010 V/A - This Is The Blues Vol.1 (Eagle)
18.06.2010 V/A - This Is The Blues Vol.2 (Eagle)

Mai 2010
21.05.2010 ZZ Top - Live At Rockpalast (DVD) (Eagle)
21.05.2010 The Shadows - The Final Tour (Blu-ray) (Eagle)
21.05.2010 Tupac - Live At The House Of Blues (Blu-ray) (Eagle)
21.05.2010 Dave Matthews Band - Europe (3-CD/DVD) (Eagle)
07.05.2010 Michael Bolton - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (DVD/ Blu-ray) (Eagle) 

Onliner wenden sich bitte an Black Mamba PR und TV-Kontakte an Scout PR.

::: News: New in promotion - SHADOWSIDE - Dare To Dream :::

Label: S4/ NL Distribution

Out: 28.05.2010

Power, energy, intensity. SHADOWSIDE from Brazil can be defined by their and passion for Rock. Featuring Dani Nolden, one of the most  unique and strong female voices ever heard and strong musicianship, they combine the four members' influences of Hard Rock, Thrash and Heavy Metal with a hint of modern.

   

After the debut album “Theatre Of Shadows” (2006) was released in Brazil where it sold 2000 copies alone, the band permanently went on the road in South & North America and in Spain supporting the likes of PRIMAL FEAR, NIGHTWISH, HELLOWEEN, DIVINE HERESY, DAATH and SEPULTURA.

Recorded, produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman (Audioslave, System of a Down, Six Feet Under) and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera, Rush, Aerosmith and several others), “Dare to Dream”, the band’s second album, is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 28th, 2010 via S4/ NL Distribution. The first edition of the album includes the bonus track “Everlasting Sun”.  

Please watch their video for the track "Hideaway" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKfwhWv6lKw and feel free to link it to your sites.

Line Up – Dani Nolden (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitars), Ricardo Piccoli (bass), Fabio Buitvidas (drums)

www.shadowside.ws

The mailing of promotional CD's will start during this week. We are in charge for the PR for this release in Europe. Please get in touch with us regarding your requests.

::: NEWS 29.04.2010 - THE ROLLING STONES - Stones In Exile (DVD) :::


Eagle Rock Entertainment freuen sich, das Signing der ROLLING STONES für zwei DVDs bekannt zu geben, welche noch dieses Jahr in die Läden kommen werden. THE ROLLING STONES gehören zu den wichtigsten Rockbands Englands, und diese Veröffentlichungen, welche sich auf einige ihrer Großtaten der 70er Jahre konzentrieren, werden dies zweifelsohne untermauern. Die erste DVD trägt den Namen "Stones In Exile" und beinhaltet ein Making Of des Klassikers "Exile On Main Street", welcher 1972 als Doppel-LP erschien und von vielen als das STONES-Meisterwerk betrachtet wird. Das Produktinfo zur DVD finden Sie weiter unten; "Stones In Exile" erscheint über Eagle Rock am 18. Juni 2010.

Wir betreuen dieses Thema für den Bereich Print (Deutschland) und nehmen Bemusterungswünsche gerne jederzeit entgegen. Einen Teil der Monatspresse werden wir vorab mit watermarked, nummerierten Promo-DVDs bemustern können - auch hier sind Anfragen gerne willkommen. Die generelle Bemusterung startet dann zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt. Onliner wenden sich bitte - wie für alle anderen Themen von Eagle Rock auch - an Black Mamba PR und TV-Kontakte an Scout Promotion.

Mick Jagger wird im Rahmen seiner Präsenz beim Filmfestival in Cannes voraussichtlich am 19.05./20.05. Ihre Fragen zur DVD beantworten können. Falls Sie in Cannes vor Ort sein werden, helfen wir auch hier gerne weiter und bitten bei Interesse an der Teilnahme dieser Veranstaltung um zeitnahe Rückmeldung. Des Weiteren stehen Produzent  John Battsek ("Ein Tag im September") und Regisseur Stephen Kijak für Telefoninterviews zur Verfügung.

 

THE ROLLING STONES

STONES IN EXILE

           

                                                     Fotocredit: Ethan Russell

Im Frühjahr 1971 verließen die Rolling Stones als Steuerflüchtlinge ihre Heimat England und siedelten nach Frankreich über. Keith Richards entschied sich für eine Villa namens ´Nellcôte` in Villefranche-sur-Mer, in der anschließend auch die Aufnahmen für das absolute Meisterwerk der Band, ihr Album „Exile On Main Street”, stattfanden. „Stones In Exile” erzählt die Geschichte aus der Sicht der beteiligten Musiker und zeigt umfangreichen Aufnahmen aus dem Archiv der Band während ihrer Abwesenheit in England und der Arbeiten an diesem außergewöhnlichen Doppelalbum, das von Fachleuten als bestes ihrer gesamten Karriere eingestuft wird. Das Bonusmaterial umfasst Interviews mit allen Gruppenmitgliedern Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman und Mick Taylor. Dazu kommt Material von „Cocksucker Blues”, Aufnahmen von Mick Jaggers und Charlie Watts Rückkehr in die ´Olympic Studios` sowie Einblicke in Jaggers Landsitz ´Stargroves`, wo ein Großteil der Vorarbeiten zu diesem Album stattfanden.  Darüber hinaus findet man Beiträge von Martin Scorsese, Jack White, Don Was, Caleb Followill (Kings Of Leon), Benicio Del Toro, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas), Sheryl Crow, Anita Pallenberg, Ronnie Wood, Produzent Jimmy Miller, Toningenieur Andy Johns, Fotograf Dominique Tarlé und Saxophonist Bobby Keys. Passend zu dieser spannenden DVD wird im Mai eine neue Edition des Albums mit zuvor unveröffentlichten Bonustracks veröffentlicht, außerdem erscheint im Herbst 2010 der komplett restaurierte Tourfilm  „Ladies And Gentlemen…The Rolling Stones”.

THE ROLLING STONES - "Stones In Exile" erscheint in Deutschland am 18.06.2010 über Eagle Rock. Wir betreuen die Printpresse für dieses Produkt. Anfragen bitte an: info@germusica.com

::: NEWS 26.04.2010 :::

::: New release: JANE BOGAERT - 5th Dimension out on Yesterrock on May 21st 2010 :::

Album: Jane Bogaert - 5th Dimension
Release date: May 21st, 2010
Label: Yesterrock
Style: AOR
Promo CD's: available now for media located in Europe

Right after her first piano lesson at the age of 10 years, Jane Bogaert wrote into her school satchel: “Music is my life”. And until today, music is still the most important thing to her. The former Miss Switzerland actually now has really reached another dimension with the new album “Fifth Dimension”. 

This was already obvious whilst being educated at the conservatoire in Biel and the school of musicals in Munich where she took singing lessons. Her voice has matured during a couple of first tries as a solo singer and back-up jobs for A-Ha, Thin Lizzy, Al Jarreau, David Hasselhoff, Toto Cutugno, Claudia Jung, Roland Kaiser or Uwe Ochsenknecht. As a result, she later worked for Al Bano & Romina Power and as a result, in the end took over Romina’s parts completely.

At the change of the millennium, Jane represented Switzerland at the Eurosong Festival in Stockholm, worked as singer and dancer with DJ Bobo and as a lecturer for ‘pop vocal performances’ at the University of Arts in Berne, Switzerland.  

Even more inspired and infected, Jane together with Robert Papst (Dominoe) and Guenther Skitschak (Dominoe) wrote the songs for “Fifth Dimension” and engaged a couple of guests such as Jeff Scott Soto (W.E.T., Journey, Talisman, Malmsteen), Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Hughes-Turner Project), John „Rhino“ Edwards (Status Quo), Matt Beck (Rod Stewart) and Charlie Morgan (Elton John)  to help her with the realization of the record.   

These well known names and the great production job by Robert Papst helped Jane a lot to get herself in top form as well. The result is a record with obvious roots coming from the 80’s Rock music, which nevertheless creates an immense closeness, intensity and tension force – an album without deadlocked facets and shades.

http://www.myspace.com/janeybogaert

Please get in touch with us for any requests.  


::: NEWS 16.04.2010 :::

::: AOR Heaven & Metal Heaven to release new album by WICKED SENSATION and a best of by BAD HABIT in June and some more news !!! :::

::: WICKED SENSATION – Crystallized :::
release date: 25.06.2010
label: Metal Heaven

 

       

In 2001, WICKED SENSATION for the first time stepped into the spotlight of the international hard rock scene with their highly praised debut album “REFLECTED”. Shortly after, WICKED SENSATION was featured in the press as "The Newcomer" of the year, and compared - but not least because of the charismatic voice of Robert Soeterboek - with well known bands like WHITESNAKE. Their debut "REFLECTED" was named album of the month in the ROCK IT! magazine and brought the band exclusive, above average reviews and ratings worldwide. While touring Europe accompanied by the English band Dare, WICKED SENSATION was able to demonstrate impressively their qualities as well as their outstanding live performance.

Numerous shows and festivals followed the tour with bands like Saxon, Saga, Nazareth, Roger Chapman, M3 classic Whitesnake, Axxis, Vanden Plas, and many others. In 2004 WICKED SENSATION released the follow-up album "EXCEPTIONAL” and Fernando Garcia (ex-Victory) took over the vocals. Once again, WICKED SENSATION received outstanding reviews internationally and again was named "Album of the Month" in the Spanish edition of ROCK HARD magazine. After several gigs with this formation the band called it quits in 2006 due to musical differences.

Michael Klein (founder, songwriter and guitarist of the band) never really wanted to close the topic WICKED SENSATION. So in summer 2009, Michael and original singer Robert Soeterboek got back together to arrange a new collaboration. Also joined by bassist and producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) and drummer Dirk Bruinenberg (ex-ELEGY/BOB CATLEY) the top-class album titled "CRYSTALLIZED” was recorded.

"CRYSTALLIZED" includes all the typical trademarks, which have made WICKED SENSATION well known on their debut album, and flawlessly connects with the successes of the early days.
Marked by the typical, strong production of Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69), songs ranging from the driving and catchy melodic rock tune to bluesy and soulful inflected songs are featured, all which characterize the typical sound of WICKED SENSATION. Again, singer Robert Soeterboek demonstrates the utmost impressive qualities of his vocal performance. Furthermore, "CRYSTALLIZED" also includes a guest appearance by no other than HELLOWEEN’s singer Andi Deris. With the high potential hit record "MY TURN TO FLY", Deris together with Robert gives this song a "certain something" to let this one for sure become a catchy hit track. Even Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (AYREON, STAR ONE) involved himself to give the album a real rock classic with "GIMME THE NIGHT", as well as keyboarder Eric Ragno (GRAHAM BONNET) contributed keys on "GIVE IT UP".

"CRYSTALLIZED" impresses with a variety of first class songs, which definitely have a convincing impact. Due to the distinctive guitar playing and songwriting of Michael Klein together as a team with Robert Soeterboek and Dennis Ward, this new WICKED SENSATION album will most certainly be the surprise of 2010! 

Soundfiles in advance:

WICKED SENSATION - Better World (Edit)

WICKED SENSATION - Fistful Of Dreams (Edit)

WICKED SENSATION - My Turn To Fly (Edit)

More infos:

www.myspace.com/wickedsensationmusic

www.wickedsensation.de

 


::: BAD HABIT - Timeless :::
release date: 25.06.2010
label: AOR Heaven

      

The legendary AOR band Bad Habit formed in Lund, Sweden in 1986 by Hal Marabel and now ex-keyboard player Doc Pat Shannon. They released their first album (mini-album) ‘Young & Innocent’ in 1987 and were actually the first band to get an independently produced music video aired on Swedish national TV. The video was of their first ever single release ‘Need Somebody’.
The band have since released 8 albums, the latest of them released in 2008, entitled ‘Above And Beyond’ . 

Bad Habit now return with a 'best of' album entitled 'Timeless', which features a collection of songs from the albums - 'Young & Innocent', 'After Hours', 'Revolution' and 'Above And Beyond', as well as two new and previously un-released songs.

For the avid Bad Habit fan, and for those who wish to have the band's best songs in their posession - this collection is a must...

Soundfiles in advance:

BAD HABIT - Rock This Town (Edit)

BAD HABIT - Turning Water Into Wine (Edit)

Tracklist: 1.   Turning Water Into Wine, 2.   Rock This Town, 3.   Play The Game, 4.   Heart Of mine, 5.   A Lot To Learn, 6.   Rowena, 7.   Lost Without You, 8.   Hunger, 9.   Winner Takes It All, 10. Everytime I See You, 11. Another Night, 12. I Don't Want You, 13. Sad But True, 14. Living On The Edge, 15. Surrender, 16. Need Somebody

Tracks 1,2 - previously un-released.
Tracks 3,6, 9,14 - taken from the album ' After Hours'.
Tracks 5, 12, 15 - taken from the album ' Above And Beyond'.
Tracks 8, 11, 13 - taken from the album 'Revolution'.
Tracks 16 - taken from the album 'Young & Innocent'.

http://badhabitvip.com  


::: AOR Heaven sign WHITE WIDDOW! :::

AOR Heaven is pleased to announce the signing of Australian Melodic Rock outfit WHITE WIDDOW to their label for worldwide release. WHITE WIDDOW hail from Melbourne, Australia and were formed in 2008 with the sole purpose of recreating the hard edged AOR sound of bands like Aviator, White Sister, Treat, Icon and Bon Jovi.

     

“We are very excited to be working with Georg at AOR Heaven for our debut album, and to be on a label that is home to many of our AOR heroes such as FM, Stage Dolls, Fair Warning, TNT and Bad Habit is truly amazing”, said frontman Julez Mephisto.

White Widdow are: Julez Mephisto - Vocals, Enzo Almanzi - Guitars, Trent Wilson - Bass, Xavier Millis - Keyboards, Jim Naish - Drums

The self titled debut album will be released later in 2010 and will be mixed and mastered by Chris Laney at Polar Studios in Sweden. Track titles include; Tokyo Rain, Change Of Passion, Broken Hearts Don’t Last Forever, Don’t Fail Me Now, Cross To Bare, Spirit Of Fire, One More Day, Shadows Of Love, How Far I Run, Fire & Ice.

www.whitewiddow.com


::: CHICKENFOOT - "Live" - neu bei uns in der Print-Promotion! :::

Liebe Kollegen,
endlich halten wir die DVDs und Blu-rays der lang angekündigten CHICKENFOOT-Veröffentlichung "Live" (Eagle Rock) in den Händen. Der Versand der bereits von Euch angefragten DVDs/ Blu-rays hat schon begonnen. Bitte meldet Euch bei Interesse an einem Rezensionsexemplar falls noch nicht geschehen. Gerne nehmen wir auch noch weitere Anfragen seitens der Printpresse für alle anderen Produkte aus dem Haus Eagle Rock entgegen. 

Wir betreuen die Promotion für diese Produkte in Deutschland für den Bereich "Print".  Kontakte aus dem Online-Bereich wenden sich bitte für alle Eagle Rock-Themen an Tim/ Black Mamba PR und TV-Kontakte an Scout Promotion. 

CHICKENFOOT – „Live“

Bei Chickenfoot kommen die grandiosen Talente der beiden Ex-Van Halen-Mitglieder Sammy Hagar (Gitarre & Gesang) und Michael Anthony (Bass), des Red Hot Chilli Peppers-Schlagzeugers Chad Smith und des legendären Gitarrenhelden Joe Satriani zusammen. Die Band entstand im Herbst 2008 und veröffentlichte im Frühjahr 2009 ihr gleichnamiges Debütalbum, das von den Kritikern einhellig gelobt wurde und sich sensationell gut verkaufte. Aufgrund ihres illustren Stammbaumes sind Chickenfoot die geborene Live-Band, auch deshalb wurde die Veröffentlichung des Debüts von unmittelbar anschließenden Konzerten in Europa und Nordamerika begleitet. Diese Show stammt aus dem „Dodge Theater“ in Phoenix, Arizona vom 23. September 2009 und beweist, dass die Chemie zwischen diesen vier außergewöhnlichen Musikern eine ganz spezielle Genialität entfaltet. Das Konzert umfasst sämtliche Songs des Chickenfoot-Debüts plus die Sammy Hagar-Nummer „Bad Motor Scooter” sowie eine Coverversion des The Who-Klassikers „My Generation”. Als Bonusmaterial gibt es eine interessante Chickenfoot-Dokumentation. Das Konzert wird parallel auch auf Blu-Ray (ERBRD5057) veröffentlicht. 

TRACKS

1) Avenida Revolution   2) Sexy Little Thing   3) Soap On A Rope   4) My Kinda Girl   5) Down The Drain   6) Bitten By The Wolf   7) Oh Yeah   8) Learnin’ To Fall   9) Get It Up   10) Turnin’ Left   11) Future In The Past   12) Bad Motor Scooter   13) My Generation   14) The Star Spangled Banner

VÖ: 30. April 2010 

Format: Musik-DVD

DVD Format: NTSC Region 0; Bildformat: 16:9; Sound-Formate: DTS, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital Stereo; Spielzeit: 156 Min. (96 Min. Mainprogramme + 60 Min. Bonus); Untertitel: keine

Format: Blu-Ray

Bildformat: 16:9; Sound-Formate: DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, LPCM Stereo; Spielzeit: 156 Min. (96 Min. Mainprogramme + 60 Min. Bonus); Untertitel: keine

::: RELEASE INFORMATION :::

Dear press, below you'll find the basic infos about the April releases of Munich based label YESTERROCK.
Please spread the infos around.


JOE LAMONT - Secrets You Keep
Release: 09.04.2010
Label: Yesterrock

JOE LAMONT, former vocalist and guitarist with the bands STEEPLECHASE and SHELTER (USA) originally released his highly acclaimed solo album “Secrets You Keep” in 1985. This record was previously released on vinyl only. Reason enough for YESTERROCK, the label specializing in re-issues, to print this brilliant AOR jewel for the first time onto CD. Next to the title track “Secrets You Keep”, catchy tunes such “Heartbreak City” and “Victims Of Love” perfectly reflect the spirit of the magic Classic Rock era of the 80’s. The studio line-up on this record includes exceptional musicians such as Dan Huff, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Cuomo, Alan Pasqua and Paulinho da Costa.

Track list: 1. Secrets You Keep, 2. No Explanation, 3. Total Breakdown, 4. Heartbreak City, 5. One Rumor Too Many, 6. The Wanting, 7. Victims Of Love, 8. Sharks, 9. Enemy Lines

Line-Up: Joe Lamont - Vocals; Dan Huff - Guitars; Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums; Paulinho da Costa - Percussion; Bill Cuomo, Alan Pasqua, Richard Gibbs - Synthesizer; Rick Chudacoff, Kerry Hatch, Reggie McBride - Bass


KIDD GLOVE - Kidd Glove
Release: 09.04.2010
Label: Yesterrock

It all started when Motown decided to add a Rock Division to their company. Getting signed to Motown Records at 22 was quite an experience in itself. A guy by the name of Steve Barri was, at that time, the head of A&R at Motown and also the designated producer for this undertaking. They held a huge audition in L.A. which literally consisted of hundreds of contestants to find the perfect “Rock Dude” so I joined the crowds of rock artists that were auditioning and somehow won. I hadn’t researched it much before the audition and remember asking myself, “I wonder what I won.” The answer was forthcoming and I was immediately paired up with a couple of Motown staff writers to begin writing the Kidd Glove album. It was recorded a couple of months later and released with great anticipation and attained great success. As a special bonus this re-issue also includes the first video from that album called “Good Clean Fun.”
Furthermore included are a few bonus tracks from a film called “The Babysitters”. Another bonus song included is the song Paul Sabu wrote about his son titled “Viking Boy.” which has never been released before.

Track list: 1. Good Clean Fun, 2. Killer Instinct, 3. Street Angel, 4. Spirit Of The Night, 5. Fade To Black, 6. Hellzarockin’, 7. Somewhere In A Song, 8. Secrets, 9. Susie Wants To Be A Star
Bonus Tracks: 10. Viking Boy, 11. At War With The Weights, 12. The Babysitters 13. Brothers Forever; Bonus Video: “Good Clean Fun”

Line-Up: Paul Sabu - Vocals & Guitars; Tommy Amato, Mike Baer - Drums; Jeff Steele, Murril Maglio - Bass; Bobby Sandstorm, Tommy Rude - Keyboards



VIVA - Dealers Of The Night (CD + Bonus-DVD)
Release: 09.04.2010
Label: Yesterrock

1980 was the year when the debut album of German rock band VIVA, „Born To Rock“, was released. Four more albums followed with “What The Hell Is Going On” (1981), “Dealers Of The Night” (1982), “Apocalypse” (1984) and “Cream-Cake Box” (1996). After the re-release of the record “VIVA - Apocalypse”, Munich based label YESTERROCK now presents another 80s highlight. The line-up on the album “Dealers Of The Night” consisted of Barbara Schenker, sister of the SCORPIONS legends Rudolf and Michael, plus power rock singer Marc Paganini. The re-mastered new edition of this album includes four bonus tracks and a bonus DVD which shows a previously unreleased VIVA live concert recorded by NDR Studio at Radio Bremen’s extremely successful TV show “Musikladen”.

Tracklist CD: 1. Falling In Love, 2. Ten Years After, 3. I Didn’t See It Coming, 4. Dealers Of The Night, 5. Some Kind Of Wonderful, 6. Take Me To The Doors, 7. Spend The Night, 8. Looking For An Answer; Bonus Tracks: 9. Life’s No Factory; 10. Viva La Viva; 11. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue; 12. Innocence;
Tracklist DVD: 1. Falling In Love; 2. Little Rock Tonight; 3. I Didn’t See It Coming; 4. Take Me To The Doors; 5. Screaming For Your Love; 6. Break Out; 7. Dealers Of The Night; 8. What The Hell Is Going On; 9. Some Kind Of Wonderful, 10. The Bitch

Line-Up: Chris Thow - Vocals; Andy Fach - Guitar; Andreas Kawaldt - Bass; Martin Pietschak - Drums; Michael Lauer - Keyboard

www.yesterrock.com

New Album “ALL IN” from Mark Sweeney

Release date: May 28th, 2010

Label: Pie Music

Distributors: Germany & Austria – Alive!; Switzerland – Non Stop Music; rest of the world: Twilight

Mark Sweeney releases his second solo-record since 2007. “ALL IN” impressively reveals the sound of rock for 2010. A full artist biography can be found attached. 

      

The 12 titles on the new record were produced by rock-icon Michael Voss and others including, but not limited to: Rosenstolz, Michael Schenker, Udo Lindenberg, Doro Pesch, Casanova. The songs are both modern and rock; the ballads stretch very deep.

Mark Sweeney was able to get some top-class musicians for his new project. American singer Robin Beck (First Time) joins Mark for a duet. Bruce Kulick’s (Ex-Kiss) astonishing contribution confirms that he‘s one of the world’s greatest guitarists. Living legend Stefan Kaufmann (Ex-Accept/U.D.O.) demonstrates with his guitar playing that he is far from being too old to rock and roll! Drummer Jörg Michael’s first rate performance showcases his talent and flair.  Moreover, Offspring singer Pearl is likely to raise comparisons with Mariah Carey - what a great voice!

Promos for this release are available now. Interview requests are also welcome!

www.marksweeney.ch

www.piemusic.ch

::: SARAYA & BOULEVARD - new at Yesterrock! :::

::: Release Information :::

Munich based label Yesterrock will re-release two more Melodic Rock classics tomorrow. Please find the basic infos below:

::: SARAYA - s/t :::

label: Yesterrock
release date: 23.03.2010

Led by female power-house vocalist Sandi Saraya, SARAYA from New York, USA in 1989 released one of the most admired Hard Rock albums of the time. Today, this record is a sought after collector’s item which also includes the hit single “Love Has Taken Its Toll”. Next to Sandi Saraya, this band also featured bassist Gary Taylor, guitarist Tony Bruno (DANGER DANGER) and drummer Chuck Bonfante (JOE LYNN TURNER) in the line-up. Thanks to the kind collaboration with UNIVERSAL MUSIC Germany, this digitally remastered album is available again. So many fans all over the world had to wait for this happy event.

Tracklist: 1. Love Has Taken It’s Toll, 2. Healing Touch, 3. Get U Ready, 4. Gypsy Child, 5. One Night Away, Elsac Lorraine, 7. Runnin’ Out Of Time, 8. Back To The Bullet, 9. Fire To Burn, 10. St. Christopher’s Medal, 11. Drop The Bomb

 

Line-Up:  Sandi Sayara (Vocals), Tony Bruno (guitars), Gary Taylor (bass), Chuck Bonfante (drums)

 



::: BOULEVARD - Into The Street :::


label: Yesterrock
release date: 23.03.2010

The Canadian Rock Band BOULEVARD (BLVD) was founded in the mid 80s and later released two alltime classic hard rock albums of the AOR genre. After the self-titled debut in 1988 via MCA, their second effort “Into The Street” was released in 1990. This album once again offered typical 80s kind of keyboard driven, melodic AOR on the highest possible level. Today, this record is one of the rarest items of this music genre. Thanks to the kind collaboration with UNIVERSAL MUSIC Germany, YESTERROCK is proud to make this digitally remastered album available again.

Tracklist: 01. Talk To Me, 02. Where Is The Love, 03. Lead Me On, 04. Eye Of The Hurricane, 05. Light Of Day, 06. Crazy Life, 07. Rainy Day In London, 08. Where Are You Now, 09. Need You Tonight, 10. Eye To Eye

 

Line-Up:  David Forbes (Vocals), Randy Gould (Guitar), Andrew Johns (Keyboards),Tom Christiansen (Bass), Randall Stoll (Drums), Mark Holden (Saxophone)

www.yesterrock.com
www.yesterrock-shop.com


::: Spandau Ballet - The Reformation Tour 2009 – Live At The 02 (DVD) neu bei Eagle Rock! :::

Infos zum Produkt:

VÖ: 15. März 2010

Label: Eagle Rock

Spielzeit: ca. 128 Minuten plus 28 Minuten Bonusmaterial

Aufgezeichnet im Rahmen ihrer ausverkauften Konzerte in der Londoner ´02 Arena` zeigt diese DVD den triumphalen Rückkehr einer der erfolgreichsten und beliebtesten Bands Englands im Jahr 2009. Mehr als 100.000 Fans folgten dem Ruf von Tony, John, Gary, Martin & Steve und wurden Zeugen einer fantastischen Show, bei der Spandau Ballet viele ihrer größten Hits spielten, inklusive  ´Gold`, ´True`, ´Through The Barricades` und viele weitere. Es war die erste gemeinsame Tour der Originalband seit nahezu 20 Jahren, die Tickets für die Shows in der ´O2-Arena` waren binnen kürzester Zeit restlos vergriffen. Als Bonusmaterial gibt es das spannende „Spandau – The Return”. Für das Jahr 2010 sind weitere spektakuläre Konzerte der Gruppe angekündigt.

Tracklist: 1) To Cut A Long Story Short   2) The Freeze  3) Highly Strung   4) Only When You Leave   5) I’ll Fly For You  6) How Many Lies   7) Virgin  8) She Loved Like Diamond   9) Once More  10) Round And Round   11) Man In Chains  12) With The Pride  13) Through The Barricades   14) Instinction  15) Communication  16) Lifeline 17) Chant No 1 / Paint Me Down   18)  True   19) Fight For Ourselves  20) Gold

 www.eagle-rock.de

Bitte wenden Sie sich mit weiteren Fragen und Wünschen zum Produkt an uns.

::: RELEASE INFORMATION :::

::: PAVLOV'S DOG classics now available as digi pack editions, remastered plus bonus tracks! :::

Dear press partners,

today we would like to inform you about the re-releases of PAVLOV'S DOG's classics  "Pampered Menial" and "At The Sound Of Bell". Please spread these news around!

Pavlov's Dog       Pavlov's Dog


PAVLOV'S DOG - "PAMPERED MENIAL (digi pack, remastered plus bonus)"

Pampered Menial founded the lasting legend of Pavlov`s Dog. An undoubted milestone in Rock History.
Pavlov's Dog were founded 1973 by Chuck Berry's drummer Mike Safron. When they signed the record contract with ABC Records for $500.000,-, this was the highest amount paid to a newcomer band ever. After the group was dropped within weeks of the release, Columbia re-released Pampered Menial within a month, following it’s own $500.000,-.

The album charted on two labels simultaneously on the Billboard Charts, a first & last for the music industry. The music on Pampered Menial is a unique, highly emotional music artwork, with David Surkamp`s incredible vocal performance floating above like coming from another world. The album, full of masterpieces like Julia and Song Dance, touches listeners deeply in their hearts. The neverheard hightuned, fragile falsetto voice founded the – wrong - legend that David Surkamp later died from inhaling helium before singing. Love it or hate it, there is no space between.

An extraordinary band lineup - besides guitar, bass and drums there are mellotron/ organ, piano and an affecting violin - gained a singular sound. Listening to Pampered Menial, it becomes traceable why the record industry was ready to pay unheared figures to sign this fantastic ensemble. This 2010 reissue comes as precious digi pack edition in restored '75 ABC vinly artwork, with additional pictures of Pavlov`s Dog's in early days. Four bonus tracks make the release a treasure-box for the fans: There is e.g. the previously unreleased original 10 minutes version of Preludin performed live, there is the outtaken song „I Wish It Would Rain“ initially rehearsed for Pampered Menial, or the long lost 1st recording of David Surkamp singing lead ever, „Rainbow“ recorded in 1969 by the band Touch. The nine original tracks were sensitively remastered. Enjoy it!

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PAVLOV'S DOG - "AT THE SOUND OF THE BELL (Digi pack, remastered, plus bonus)"

Pavlov's Dog were founded in 1973 by Chuck Berry's drummer Mike Safron. After Pavlov's Dog entered the music scene in 1975 by the release of their 1st album Pampered Menial (being no less than the highest signed newcomer band ever since!), the band's 2nd album At The Sound Of The Bell was released in 1976.

The musicians contributing to At The Sound Of The Bell sound like a Hall Of Fame (Yes, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Steely Dan, Jazz giant Michael Brecker, ...). Once again it's a collection of masterpieces - maybe a bit less rocking than Pampered Menial, but even more emotional affecting. Songs, such as She Came Shining, Standing Here With You or Did You See Him Cry, mark another high peak of David Surkamp`s songwriting & vocal performance.

This 2010 reissue comes as precious digi pack edition. The original tracks were sensitively remastered. Three bonus tracks of rare live recordings make the release a treasure-box for the fans. There is e.g. Gold Nuggets live 2007, proving that David Surkamp's voice until today has lost none of it's fascination.

www.rockville-music.com 

::: AOR Heaven Newsletter - the May releases 2010: GRAND ILLUSION & DRIVE, SHE SAID :::

Welcome to an over-view about AOR Heaven's upcoming releases for May 2010.

For our contacts in France: the promo for AOR Heaven/ Metal Heaven from these titles on will be handled by Olivier Garnier at Replica Records (e-mail: replicarecords@aol.com). French press may please get in touch with him for any requests. The other countries: UK - Mike Exley, Italy - Frontiers, Benelux - Rough Trade, Switzerland - Non Stop Music; every other European country: info@germusica.com


band: GRAND ILLUSION
album: Brand New World
label: AOR Heaven
release date: 21.05.2010

After a four and a half year absence GRAND ILLUSION have decided to reunite and the boys also have a new album with the title, “Brand New World”, in the pipeline. The band core of Anders Rydholm, Peter Sundell and Per Svensson are intact and guests on their new album are Gregg Bissonette, Tim Pierce, Danny Jacobs, Roger Ljunggren and Kjell Klaesson.

      

"In 2005 we needed a break and to work with other people to develop as musicians. The core of GRAND ILLUSION started in 1986 (under the name Promotion). A lot of things has happened during the four years since the break up but now we all felt that it was time to get back together, have fun and make some great music. We have never before worked so hard on any album. Just having legends like Gregg on drums and Tim and Danny on guitar solos feels like magic. The band formula with strong melodies and over the top vocals are the same", says Rydholm.

In April 2009 Rydholm flew to Los Angeles to record drums with Gregg Bissonette in WoodCliff Studios, Sherman Oaks. During two intense days Rydholm, Bissonette and engineer Frank Rosato recorded the drums and the foundation for the new Grand Illusion record. In the lunch on the second day both were talking about favourite guitar players and one thing led to another and before the lunch had  ended, Tim Pierce was booked for a guitar session two days later. Mike Slamer is another guitar legend that guests on this new album. Roger Ljunggren played the majority of the solos on "View From The Top" and we are very pleased that he once again helps us out with a couple of solos.

The band is also very proud to be back on the label where everything started. Georg Siegl and AOR Heaven helped us release our first album (PROMOTION – “Not for sale”) back in 1997 and now  look forward to join the Metal Heaven team. 

Track list:  1. Never find her alone (3.53), 2. All out of love (4.12), 3. 157th breakdown (4.31), 4. Emily (4.47), 5. I'm Alive (4.08), 6. Burning bed (4.42), 7. Brand new world (4.32), 8. Evil and pain (4.28), 9. Warning signs (3.43), 10. Playing with fire (4.00), 11. Sacrifice (4.10), 12. Forever with you (4.39)

Soundfiles in advance:

GRAND ILLUSION - All Out Of Live (Edit)

GRAND ILLUSION - Playing With Fire (Edit)

GRAND ILLUSION - You Never Find Her Alone (Edit)

Guests: Gregg Bissonette – drums; Tim Pierce – guitar; Danny Jacobs – guitar; Mike Slamer – guitar, Roger Ljunggren – guitar; Kjell Klaesson - acoustic guitar; Arlene Matza-Jackson - Lyrics

www.grand-illusion.se 


band: DRIVE, SHE SAID
album: Dreams Will Come
label: AOR Heaven
release date: 21.05.2010

     

DRIVE, SHE SAID, the team of Mark Mangold and Al Fritsch has now 6 CD’s under their belt. Formed in 1988, and having released their first album on CBS Associated in 1989 it’s a fairly typical story: critically acclaimed album, dropped from American label (in the wake of the new grunge movement), same record is well received in Europe and becomes number one on various highly respected UK periodicals, members win top honors in polls and tours UK and various parts of Europe, and go on to release 2 more records for Music For Nations, and then after a bit of a respite, another two records for the Frontiers label (one of them a partial compilation). The band’s sound is characterized by Al’s stellar vocals, anthemic songs, scathing musicianship and deep tapestries of keys and guitars.

Upon being asked to play at Firefest in October of 2009, Mark and Al jumped at the opportunity and put together a stellar band with Jon Bivona (on guitar), Mike Sorrentino (on drums) and Paul Ranieri on bass. Encouraged by the wonderful turnout and generous response at Firefest, the band signed with Georg Siegl at the prestigious Metal Heaven to do a combination compilation and original record.  Mark, having written “Fool’s Game” (Michael Bolton’s first single) and “I Found Someone” (Cher’s comeback tune), was happy to record those songs (also played in the band’s set) with Jon Bivona doing the guitar honors. Also two new songs were written (one actually on the evening of the Firefest gig in an explosion of appreciation and enthusiasm) called “Dreams Will Come” and the heavier kick ass “Try To Let Go (FukUUp)”.
 Al, who plays every instrument on “Dreams Will Come”, got an opportunity to show off his multi talents. “Try To Let Go”, is a long overdue duet between the two, and features a trade off between Mark and Al. The band is planning a summer tour and plans to keep the ball rolling in support of it’s signature melodic rock approach.

Track list: 1 Fools Game, 2 I FoundSome One, 3 Dreams Will Come, 4 Try2LetGo (FukUUp), 5 Don't You Know, 6  Drivin' Wheel, 7 Maybe It's Love, 8 Hard Way Home, 9 If This Is Love, 10 Think Of Love, 11 Hard To Hold, 12 Look At What You Got, 13 Hold On (Hands Around Your Heart), 14 Stronger, 15 Real Life, 16 Love Has No Pride, 17 Always And Forever (Godz)

Soundfiles in advance:

DRIVE SHE SAID - Fools Game (Edit)

DRIVE SHE SAID - Dreams Will Come (Edit)

DRIVE SHE SAID - I Found Someone (Edit)

Promo CD's for both will be available in 10-14 days from now.

www.metalheaven.net

Promotion in Germany: Karma Cowboys - Shake It!

Wir haben die Promotion in Deutschland (alle Bereiche) für das wunderbare Debüt "Shake It!" der dänischen Rocker KARMA COWBOYS übernommen, welches am 30.04.2010 via Target Records/ Soulfood in die Läden kommt. Promos des Albums liegen vor; der Versand beginnt Ende dieser Woche. Wir freuen uns auf Eure/ Ihre Anfragen! Die Band steht natürlich auch für Interviews zur Verfügung.

Band: Karma Cowboys
Album: Shake It!
Label: Target Records (DK)
Vertrieb: Soulfood
VÖ: 30.04.2010
Format: CD

            

PURE HEARTED KICK ASS ROCK’N’ROLL

The birth of Copenhagen-based rock-outfit KARMA COWBOYS was nothing less than miraculous. Because from a rational point of view the band should never have existed this long after its initial gigs. But fate – or rather karma – had different plans for the four band members.
The story began at Copenhagen Airport, where the group of seasoned musicians met up to head for a small Greek island. Two weeks of concerts lay ahead of them and only a few of them even knew each other. The set list was put together high above the clouds and rock legends like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin naturally formed the centre of inspiration.

A video clip for the song "Shine On Tomorrow" can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6kdM0GcFF4 

More audio clips on: /www.myspace.com/karmacowboys

www.karmacowboys.dk 

www.targetrecords.dk

:::AOR Heaven & Metal Heaven - the releases in April 2010! :::

::: CHRIS LANEY - Only Come Out At Night :::

label: Metal Heaven
release date: 23.04.

Chris Laney is a guitarist and singer who´s been a member in bands like Randy Piper´s Animal, Zan Clan and many more. Chris Laney is also known as a brilliant songwriter and producer. He is working as a producer at legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.

Chris Laneys´ first solo-album PURE was released in March 2009, it was highly welcomed and gave him a firm and increasing fan-base. This new album ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT is a natural continuation of the path set with the first album. Just as on the first solo-album, Chris Laney invited some of his friends to work with him on ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT. For instance Bruce Kulick (KISS), Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy, Mötörhead), Conny Bloom (Hanoi Rocks, Electric Boys), Ian Haugland (Europe), Zinny Zan (Shotgun Messiah, Zan Clan), Nalle Grizzly Påhlsson (Therion, Treat, Randy Piper´s Animal) and a few others contributed on ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT.During the year since PURE was released Chris Laney has made a mini-tour, but mostly he´s been hiding out in the dungeons of Polar Studios recording and mixing Candlemass, mixed live for Europe, recorded and mixed Brian “Robbo” Robertson, produced and mixed Casablanca, produced and mixed Crazy Lixx, mixed H.E.A.T. song 1.000 miles (wich was the most played song in Swedish radio 2009)… as well as mixing, producing, recording for tons of other artists.

In December 2009 Chris Laney was nominated for yet another Swedish Grammys for his work with the Candlemass album  Death Magic Doom. Chris Laney has won two Grammys and been nominated for several others. In February 2010 Chris Laney got endorsed by Rockstar energy drink. Chris Laney uses Hughes & Kettner amps and Only Come Out At Night is mostly recorded on the Coreblade model.

Tracklist:
1. Only Come Out At Night, 2. Love So Bad, 3. Rockstar, 4. B4 It’s 2Late, 5. Eyes Out Poppin’, 6. One Kiss Tonight, 7. Gotta Run, 8. Playing With Fire, 9. Crush, 10. I Had Enuff, 11. Day

Promo territory: Europe (without
UK, France, Benelux, Switzerland, Sweden & Italy)

www.chrislaney.com



::: BANGALORE CHOIR - On Target :::


label: AOR Heaven

release date: 23.04.

In 1990 David Reece (ex ACCEPT) and drummer Rusty Miller were ready to form a heavy but melodic Rock n Roll band named BANGALORECHOIR in Los Angeles, USA. A place to look for great guitar players was the GIT in Hollywood, and so John Kirk and Danny Greenberg were found. Sharing the same musical vision the writing began. First songs were ‘All or Nothin’ and ‘Slippin Away’, both on the ‘On Target’ release. While rehearsing, John mentioned the guitarist Curt Mitchell who had worked with a previous group out of Reno, NV called RAZORMAID. Rusty Miller and the group parted ways,  new drummer Darek Thomas Cava (ex BRUNETTE) replaced him. After a couple shows the band had offers from almost every label in town and settled with Giant Records and recorded ‘On Target’ released 1991/1992.

2010 sees the re-issues of this record on AOR Heaven. Re-mastered by Martin Kronlund in Sweden, this album now also includes a video clip of the song “Loaded Gun” as a bonus. BANGALORE CHOIR are currently record a new album which will be released later this year on the same label.

Track list: 1. Angel in Black 3:28, 2. Loaded Gun 3:47, 3. If the good die young (we'll  live forever) 4:26, 4. Doin’ the Dance 4:09, 5. Hold on to You 4:09, 6. All or Nothin’ 3:11, 7. Slippin’ Away 4:08, 8. She can’t Stop 3:40, 9. Freight Train Rollin’ 3:34, 10. Just one Night 3:47

Promo territory: Europe (without UK, France, Benelux, Switzerland & Italy)

www.metalheaven.net
::: NEWS 08.02.2010::: 

Liebe Medienpartner,

wie im letzten Newsletter schon angekündigt, betreuen wir ab sofort im Print-Bereich (nur Deutschland) alle kommenden Produkte aus dem Hause Eagle Rock. Wir unterscheiden hier verschiedene Prioritäten, was sich dadurch äußert, dass wir von den 'kleinen' Themen teils nur eine wenige Promoexemplare bekommen und diese Themen nur auf Anfrage verschicken können, solange wir Material vorrätig haben. Bei einigen Titeln kontakten auch wir euch auch unsererseits. Wir bemühen uns, möglichst viele/ alle Anfragen zu berücksichtigen; meldet Euch bei Interesse aber bitte zeitnah.

Die Online-Promo für alle Eagle Rock-Themen läuft ab sofort über Tim/ Black Mamba PR und für TV ist weiterhin Scout-Promotion zuständig.

Bei Fragen könnt Ihr Euch gerne an uns wenden: info@germusica.com

Und nun zu den ersten Produkten:

März 2010
12.03. John Denver – Country Roads – Live In England 1986 (DVD, Eagle, D - print only)

Februar 2010
19.02. Big Country – Wonderland (DVD, Eagle, D - print only)
19.02. Level 42 – Turn It One (DVD, Eagle, D - print only)
19.02. Joan Armatrading – Steppin’ Out (DVD, Eagle, D - print only)
19.02. Huey Lewis & The News – The Heart Of Rock & Roll (DVD, Eagle, D - print only)
19.02. Various – A Concert By The Lake (Blu-Ray, Eagle, D - print only)
19.02. Mink DeVille – Live At Montreux 1982 (DVD+CD, Eagle, D - print only)

::: NEWS 02.02.2010::: 

We are happy to announce that we – from now on – will handle the PR for all coming titles by label EAGLE ROCK for German printed press. The releases of the next months include CD’s, DVD’s and Blu-Ray releases by the following bands amongst others: Mink Deville, Clapton/Taylor/Rutherford/Brooker, Huey Lewis, Level 42, Big Country, Alice Cooper, Chickenfoot, Michael Bolton and many more. Updates and details will follow soon.

Please note, that these titles will be available through us for German printed press only!

::: NEWS 15.01.2010:::

::: GERMUSICA PROMOTION NEWSLETTER 05.01.2010:::

Below, you'll find the basic infos about AOR Heaven/ Metal Heaven's February releases Stage Dolls and Shylock. The release date for FM record had to be re-scheduled and now is due for a release in March 2010.

STAGE DOLLS made it onto #1 into the official album charts of their home country Norway via Sony Music - congratulations to the guys!



::: AOR HEAVEN release: STAGE DOLLS - Always

release date: 26.02.2010
label: AOR Heaven
territory: Europe (without Scandinavia)

Stage Dolls

26th of February is the date that everybody with an interest in rock music should make a note of, as this is the day when Stage Dolls – one of Norway's best bands through more than a quarter of a century – are releasing their seventh studio album. The title "Always" underlines that this is a band you always can trust. And simultaneously with the release, the band can mark the 25th anniversary of their debut album, "Soldier's Gun". 

Life on the road has been almost endless for Stage Dolls since - especially in Norway, but between concerts the boys have found the time to visit Nidaros Studio – where they made their earlier records – and the result is their new, in total 7th studio album, "Always". Torstein Flakne co-produced it with Ronny Wikmark, who also mixed it with Stage Dolls' former producer, Bjørn Nessjø. The American back-up singers from their success album "Stage Dolls" are also featured, so everything suggests a classic Stage Dolls album.

Stage Dolls are: Torstein Flakne (guitar, vocals); Terje Storli (bass); Morten Skogstad (drums)

Tracklist: 01.Always, 02.Raining On A Sunny Day, 03.Rollin', 04.Highway's Open, 05.Eye Of My Heart, 06.Better Off Pretty, 07.Taillights, 08.Saturday Night, 09.Where The Blacktop Ends, 10.My Strangest Friend

Soundfiles in advance:

STAGE DOLLS - Always (Edit)

STAGE DOLLS - Better Off Pretty (Edit)

STAGE DOLLS - Highway's Open (Edit)

www.stagedolls.com


::: AOR HEAVEN release: SHYLOCK - RockBuster

release date: 26.02.2010
label: AOR Heaven
territory: Europe

The story of a decade...and Shylock are back with their new album called “RockBuster”. The first step into business was done back in 2000 when Shylock was featured on the German Rock Hard sampler “Unerhört” with the debut song “Can’t Let U Go”. Just a few months later they finally found a label partner and released their self-titled album.
The second release was called “Pyronized”, and the four-piece drew their attention to the audience due to the quality of songs and numerous tour and live activities with bands such as
Bonfire, Axxis, Shakra, Roger Chapmann, U.D.O., Primal Fear, Doro, etc. 


“Welcome To Illusion” is the title of their third album. Rami Ali, well known drummer of Frontline/ Evidence One and State Of Rock, contributed all drum tracks at the studio. This production was released in Europe, Russia and finally in Brasil. Besides the impressive sound,  “Welcome To Illusion” turned out to be three times ‘album of the month’ in different online and print magazines.
Later, back in November 2004, Shylock released the song “Farewell” on MTM Music’s 10th anniversary sampler. This song was exclusively written for world known soccer star Thomas “Icke” Hässler. Thomas invited the band to perform his song at his farewell game at Cologne RheinEnergieStadion. About 20.000 people watched the gig live in the stadium and over 1.000.000 people even watched the event at TV. During the song-writing and pre-production session for “Devotion”, Shylock performed some more shows, e.g. at Bayern 3 radio’s Badetour with Right Said Fred, Adler’s Appetite (Ex Guns  ’n’ Roses), and they supported Bonfire on their “Double X” tour in Germany and Spain.
Right after the release of “Devotion” the band started with the production for the fifth album called “RockBuster”. With Ondrej Hurbanic, they finally found a suitable producer to give the songs power and a quite modern sound. “Rockbuster” contains 11 powerful songs and a fabulous cover version of Timex Social Club’s world-wide known track “Rumours”.

In December, 2009 Shylock released a new song on the fan CD of German’s soccer club „1. FC Nürnberg”.

Tracklist: 01.Damn Good, 02.Dawn, 03.Rumours, 04.Sunshine vs. Rain, 05.Just For U, 06.Much, 07.Rose Of Cairo, 08.Strong, 09.Somebody Else, 10.The Moment, 11.We Are, 12.Wrong Planet

Shylock sind: Matthias Schenk – Vocals, Johannes Amrhein – Guitars, Michael Bayer – Guitars, Achim Thiergärtner - Drums

Soundfiles in advance: 

SHYLOCK - Damn Good (Edit)

SHYLOCK - Just For You (Edit)

SHYLOCK - Rumours (Edit)

www.shylockmusic.de   

 

::: NEWS 22.12.2009:::
::: AOR HEAVEN / METAL HEAVEN - new signings! :::

RELEASE POSTPONED to late MARCH 2010

::: The Mighty FM are BACK!:::

FM spent 11 great years (1984-1995) releasing albums and touring all of Europe with the likes of Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Gary Moore, Status Quo, Magnum, REO Speedwagon and Bon Jovi and became Britain’s biggest AOR band! 14 years on and FM are back with a monster of a new album titled “Metropolis”

“Metropolis” captures all best elements of FM’s  writing and performance skills, with tracks like the rockier ‘Wildside’ to the melodic power house that is ‘Hollow’ and sure fire hit ‘Days Gone By’, with outstanding vocals from Steve Overland and the band sounding as tight as ever, this could their best album yet! The band "hopes that everyone enjoys listening to the album as much as they have enjoyed recording it and playing together again” and with offers to perform in Europe, Japan and USA they are looking forward to playing in 2010.

Come and join them for the biggest party of 2010 and see The Mighty FM perform live at the ‘Metropolis’ album launch extravaganza, at The Roadhouse, Covent Garden, London on Sunday 7th February.

More details will be posted on the bands official web site www.fmofficial.com

AOR HEAVEN signed this band for Europe (without UK). The European release date will be 26.02.2010.


::: The return of GRAND ILLUSION! ::: 

After a four and a half year absence GRAND ILLUSION have decided to reunite and the boys also have a new album with the title, “Brand New World”, in the pipeline. The band core of Anders Rydholm, Peter Sundell and Per Svensson are intact and guests on their new album are Gregg Bissonette, Tim Pierce, Danny Jacobs, Roger Ljunggren and Kjell Klaesson.

"In 2005 we needed a break and to work with other people to develop as musicians. The core of GRAND ILLUSION started in 1986 (under the name Promotion). A lot of things has happened during the four years since the break up but now we all felt that it was time to get back together, have fun and make some great music. We have never before worked so hard on any album. Just having legends like Gregg on drums and Tim and Danny on guitar solos feels like magic. The band formula with strong melodies and over the top vocals are the same", says Rydholm.

We are also very proud to be back on the label where everything started. Georg Siegl and AOR Heaven helped us release our first album (PROMOTION – “Not for sale”) back in 1997 and now we look forward to join the Metal Heaven team. Georg and Monika have put together an impressive rooster and we feel very welcomed to their label.

GRAND ILLUSION: Anders Rydholm - bass, keyboards, guitars; Peter Sundell – vocals; Per Svensson - vocals 

Guests: Gregg Bissonette – drums; Tim Pierce – guitar; Danny Jacobs – guitar; Roger Ljunggren – guitar; Kjell Klaesson - acoustic guitar; Arlene Matza-Jackson - Lyrics

www.grand-illusion.se (soon online) 


::: AOR HEAVEN sign DRIVE SHE SAID :::

AOR Heaven are happy to announce the signing of renowned American AOR band DRIVE SHE SAID. The collaboration will start with the release of a best of compilation due in May 2010. The band comments: "Al Fritsch and Mark Mangold are thrilled that their visit to Firefest resulted in being offered a record deal to include a compilation of previously recorded songs (digitally remastered), plus 3 or 4 new recordings,including new songs as well as some vintage tidbits that may surprise our much appreciated fans."

More infos on this release will follow soon.



::: New MP3's avilable on www.souldoctorrocks.com ! :::

There are some more, new MP3's available to preview the "Way Back To The Bone" on www.souldoctorrocks.com Also, we now have a banner which is available for free use to link to your sites:


::: "Way Back To The Bone" getting rave reviews world-wide! :::

The new album "Way Back To The Bone" is currently getting rave reviews and airplay all over the world. Here come some excerpts:

Rocks (D) - 5/6 points

Rock It! (D) - 10/ 10 points, soundcheck #1

Eclipsed (D) - 8/10 points

Metal Presse (D) - 8/10 points

Metalsymphony.com (E) - 9/10 points

hallofmetal.com (E) - 8,5/10 points

sleaze-metal.com (D) - 8/10 points

rockreport.be (B) - 5/6 points

HM Breakdown (D) - 8,5/10 points

...and a couple of dozens more

19.11.2009
::: METAL HEAVEN - the releases in January 2010 :::
 
band: State Of Rock
album: A Point Of Destiny
label: Metal Heaven
out: 29.01.2010

Four years after the last FRONTLINE studio album „Circles“, time was ripe for STATE OF ROCK, the new band around FRONTLINE guitarist Robby Böbel. “Hutch” Bauer and Rami Ali, two old FRONTLINE comrades, jumped on board, so the only question left open was who could take the place behind the microphone. That was when label boss Georg Siegl pulled the strings and got in contact with Tony Mills (SHY/TNT)... ..

After only three demo songs it was clear that the chemistry between the two songwriters, Robby Böbel and Tony Mills, was great. Their strengths complemented each other and pushed them to new horizons. It turned out instantly that this new band is about to become something special!.. ..

Their debut album, „A Point Of Destiny”, follows the slogan “75 % FRONTLINE + 25 % SHY = 100 % STATE OF ROCK”, as it combines the qualities of these two classic Melodic Rock bands: melodic vocals by Tony Mills at the times of SHY classics like “Excess All Areas” plus the unique guitar-licks by Robby Böbel... ..

In September Tony Mills came to Germany to put final touches on the album. The band used the opportunity and played some showcase-gigs in front of a handpicked audience to emphasize that STATE OF ROCK are a real band and not just another project. “A Point Of Destiny” will be released on January 29th, 2010 – a date that any Melodic Rock fan should mark in his calendar.
 
The band is: vocals: Tony Mills, guitars: Robby Böbel, bass: Hutch Bauer, .. .. drums: Rami Ali
 
Tracklist: 1. Black & Blue, 2. Without My Love, 3. Heartless Dreamer, 4. Dont Make Me Cry, 5. Hanging In The Balance, 6. Freedom, 7. Count Me Out, 8. A Point Of Destiny, 9. Friction, 10. Somewhere

Soundfiles in advance:


band: Angels Of Babylon
album: Kingdom Of Evil
label: Metal Heaven
out: 29.01.2010

ANGELS OF BABYLON is a brand new line-up of metal stalwarts featuring former MANOWAR drummer Rhino, Arizona based power-metal vocalist David Fefolt, guitarist Ethan Brosh and bassist David Ellefson. Their forthcoming debut album “Kingdom of Evil” comprises 10 new original songs, featuring cuts like “Conspiracy Theory”, “Second Coming” and “Apocalypse 2012”. .. .. .. ..

Rhino states: “I started compiling these songs many years ago but was patiently waiting for the optimum lineup to record and release an album like this. I was introduced to Fefolt, Ellefson and Brosh a couple years back, and they provided the inspiration to forge ahead and complete the album. I think we have something really special for our fans with this new record... .. .. ..

Comments vocalist David Fefolt, “I think this album will surprise a lot of people due to its classic metal sound but with such majestic arrangements throughout. The melodic power on this album is definitely a force to be reckoned with!".. .. .. ..

Kingdom of Evil will be released January 29th, 2010 on Metal Heaven Records for Europe, with releases in other territories around the world to follow.

Line-Up: Drums – Rhino; Bass – Dave Ellefson; Vocals – David Fefolt.. .. ; Guitars – Ethan Brosh

Track list: 1. Conspiracy Theory, 2. Apocalypse 2012, 3. Night Magic, 4. Tear Out My Heart, 5. Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen, 6. Tarot, 7. Kingdom Of Evil, 8. The Remnant, 9. Angels Of Babylon, 10. Second Coming

www.myspace.com/officialangelsofbabylon

11.11.2009

::: STAGE DOLLS release date confirmed! :::

26th of February 2010 is the date that everybody with an interest in rock music should make a note of, as this is the day when Stage Dolls – one of Norway's best bands through more than a quarter of a century – are releasing their seventh studio album via AOR Heaven in Europe (excluding Norway). The title "Always" underlines that this is a band you always can trust. And simultaneously with the release, the band can mark the 25th anniversary of their debut album, "Soldier's Gun".

Life on the road has been almost endless for Stage Dolls, but between concerts the boys have found the time to visit Nidaros Studio – where they made their earlier records – and the result is their new album, "Always". Torstein Flakne co-produced it with Ronny Wikmark, who also mixed it with Stage Dolls' former producer, Bjørn Nessjø. The American back-up singers from their success album "Stage Dolls" are also featured, so everything suggests a classic Stage Dolls album.

Here comes the official promo clip as a teaser for the album (which you may feel free to link to your sites of course):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQbO1JgLbKQ

Stage Dolls are: Torstein Flakne (guitar, vocals), Terje Storli (bass), Morten Skogstad (drums)


::: AOR Heaven sign SERPENTINE! :::

Serpentine are delighted to announce that they have signed a worldwide deal with the respected German label AOR Heaven. The UK based band who feature the stratospheric vocals of Tony Mills (Shy, TNT) are set to release their 10 track debut A TOUCH OF HEAVEN in March 2010 and intend to play live dates to support the album. More infos about the band can be found at their Myspace site:

The band is: Vocals - Tony Mills; Lead & Rhythm Guitars; Christopher Gould; Rhythm & Add. Lead Guitars - John Clews; Keyboards - Gareth David Noon, Bass - Gareth Vanstone; Drums - Charlie Skeggs


::: REECE & COOPER INC. announce live date(s)! :::

David Reece and his band REECE and the Dutch/German combo COOPER INC. will perform at Dec 4th, 2009 at the Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium.
David Reece is one of the world best heavy rock shouters with a respectful career, he was with ACCEPT, Bangalore Choir, Sircle of Silence and Gypsy Rose before he recently released “Universal Language”, his first solo CD on Metal Heaven.
COOPER INC. has just released their new record titled “Pulling The Trigger”. The 4 piece band has been on tour with TOTO in Germany 2005, 2006 and 2007 and did plenty of shows in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. COOPER INC. is led by frontman John Cuijpers (Ayreon), guitarist Christian Tolle (Christian Tolle Project) and drummer extraordinaire Hans In’t Zandt (Ex-Vengeance, Mad Max). 

Additionally to this date, COOPER INC. will support Norwegian singer JORN LANDE at the following date: 03.12.2009 - NL-Kerkade, Rock Temple

Both COOPER INC and REECE will be available for face to face interviews at these dates. Please get in touch with us if interested.

www.cooperinc-music.com & www.reecerocks.com

29.10.2009
Liebe Medienpartner,

wir freuen uns heute bekannt geben zu dürfen, dass die am 16.10.2009 bei Eagle Rock/ Edel erschienene DVD "Double Down Live" unser aller Lieblingsband from Texas, ZZ TOP, gleich in der ersten Chartswoche nach VÖ die Pole Position in den deutschen Media Control DVD-Charts erobern konnte! 

           

Wir bedanken uns bei allen Printmedien für die tolle Unterstützung bei der Arbeit an diesem Produkt und das wirklich überragende Feedback Eurerseits/ Ihrerseits! 

Noch stehen uns eine handvoll DVDs zur Nachbemusterung für Printpresse aus Deutschland zur Verfügung. Anfragen sind jederzeit willkommen, sollten aber nun zeitnah gestellt werden. Onliner richten Ihre Wünsche bitte an den Kollegen Tim von Black Mamba PR und TV-Kontakte bitte an Scout Promotion.  

www.eagle-rock.com 


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