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| Makin' Waves: August 29th Edition
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Written by Steve Higgs
Sunday, 29 August 2010 20:46 |
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Without a doubt, THE heavy metal success story of the early '80s was none other than QUIET RIOT. After years of struggling in LA clubs (despite legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads being in their ranks throughout the '70s), the classic QR line-up of Kevin DuBrow (vocals), Frankie Banali (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), and Carlos Cavazo (guitar) hit mega-success with their first-ever US release in 1983, the classic 'Metal Health.' Despite this being an absolute standout era of the band's career, very little substantial video documentation has surfaced. That is...until now. Banali is in the midst of constructing a full-length/behind-the-scenes/warts-and-all documentary about the group (the first-ever solely about QR), which will focus on this aforementioned era, but also, recount QR's entire story - from the first time DuBrow and Banali crossed paths in January 1980, through DuBrow's untimely passing in November of 2007. The video footage - directly from Banali's archives - will include the aforementioned performance in 1980 through some of the last shows QR played, including footage of their Rocklahoma performance in 2007. Additional video footage captures QR in many phases, including a 1982 performance of "DuBrow" (a short-lived name Quiet Riot went by in the early '80s), with DuBrow, Banali, bassist Chuck Wright (Sarzo was playing in Ozzy Osbourne's band at the time), and Cavazo's first video performance with the band, his second total. Also included will be live performances, backstage footage, sound checks, studio sessions, and interviews - most of which has never been seen. Banali has already invested money into the project, and to make the documentary reach its full potential, he is having an online fundraiser that ends September 2nd. Fans are being called upon to help back the project, and lend a hand in its completion. Also via the aforementioned link is a list of the different increments you can pledge - all of which give rewards of QR-related merchandise, and as the pledge amount increases, so do the rewards (including such simply awesome items as an autographed QR photo that includes the late DuBrow's signature, a personal drum lesson with Banali in LA, dinner with Banali at the Rainbow in LA, your own personalized 'Metal Health' platinum CD award, your name in the film's credits, amongst many other cool opportunities). As Banali says, "The moment my friend Kevin DuBrow died, my life and career went from sixty to zero with his final breath." But now, DuBrow and Quiet Riot will receive a much-deserved video retrospective, that will leave no stone unturned. Get ready to bang your head and feel the noize once more! The first stages of putting the documentary together are now underway, and a "teaser" clip of what to expect has been posted via this link http://kck.st/9TXAiA.
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| Makin' Waves: August 22nd Edition
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Written by Steve Higgs
Sunday, 22 August 2010 22:38 |
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Platinum rock band FILTER releases their fifth studio album, The Trouble With Angels TODAY - AUGUST 17TH on Rocket Science Ventures. Fans of the band's Short Bus and Title of Record will be ecstatic to hear Richard Patrick return to his industrial roots. For all your information on Filter go to; www.officialfilter.com.
German thrash legends SODOM are currently in the studio working on their new studio album entitled In War and Pieces to be released November 23rd in North America on SPV/STEAMHAMMER. The album is being produced by Waldemar Sorychta, who has previously worked with Tiamat, Moonspell, Lacuna Coil and Sentenced, among many others. SODOM released the long awaited DVD Lords of Depravity II on July 27. Visit SODOM and SPV on the web at www.sodomized.info.
Known for their relentless touring and one-of-a-kind, fearless live shows, Iwrestledabearonce have created their own package tour for Fall 2010: HK Army Clothing and MerchNow Present: The Ghostbustour. The month-long U.S. trek launches September 23 in IWABO’s Birmingham, AL home base and wraps October 24 in their original hometown of Shreveport, LA. The tour will feature performances from Iwrestledabearonce along with special guests Sky Eats Airplane, Chelsea Grin, The Chariot and Vanna.
Red-hot pop sensation JASON DERULO will embark on his first headlining tour of the U.S. beginning September 27th in Philadelphia, PA. The tour, which features special guest Auburn, will criss-cross the country before winding up October 29th in Fairfield, CT. For more, please visit www.jasonderulo.com.
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| Makin' Waves: August 15th Edition
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Written by Steve Higgs
Sunday, 15 August 2010 17:51 |
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| "ZOMBIE, The EP Comic," a limited-edition, traditional-sized comic book based on the fictionalized adventures of rising metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, bundled with the band's upcoming "Zombie EP" (Ferret), will be available at retail exclusively at all Hot Topic stores for $9.99 beginning August 24. The Zombie bundle can also be ordered on the band's website - fans can pre-order the bundle at www.tdwp.merchnow.com/products/118686. The 14-page "ZOMBIE, The EP Comic," was written by JL Bourne who penned "Day by Day Armageddon - A Zombie Novel," considered one of the best zombie novels ever written, and tells the story of five combat soldiers, armed with a hi-tech arsenal, on a perilous, top-secret mission in a harrowing world infected with zombies. "ZOMBIE, The EP Comic," was illustrated by Kevin Mellon, noted for his 2007 book "GEARHEAD" which is currently in development as a major motion picture. The Devil Wears Prada is currently on its "Back to the Roots Tour," playing some of the biggest venues of their career, and multiple nights as some of the smallest - 25,000 screaming kids one night, and 250 hot and sweaty fans the next. The "Back To The Roots" tour, in partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink, kicked off last month and will go through to the Labor Day weekend.
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| Makin' Waves: August 8th Edition
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Written by Steve Higgs
Sunday, 08 August 2010 17:08 |
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| STYX--Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo—are getting ready to head out on the U.S. concert trail again this year. However, for this round of dates, the band has an extra-special treat planned - it won’t be a typical STYX show. Along with the classic hits, the band will be performing 1977's THE GRAND ILLUSION and 1978's PIECES OF EIGHT in their entirety. Both albums spawned such hit singles and Classic Rock radio standards as "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man" and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man).” And as icing on the cake, a seven-song EP, entitled REGENERATION, VOLUME 1, containing six newly re-recorded classics--"Come Sail Away,” "Crystal Ball," "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man),” “Lorelei,” “The Grand Illusion” and “Sing For The Day”—and a brand new track, “Difference In The World,” will be available for sale at every stop along “The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight” October/November tour route. Find more information at www.styxworld.com and www.myspace.com/styxtheband.
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| Makin' Waves: August 1st Edition
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Written by Steve Higgs
Monday, 02 August 2010 14:03 |
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Bust out the red meat, cheap beer and shield your daughter’s eyes from the brilliant, blinding Southern Party Metal emanating from HIS NAME WAS IRON. Hailing from the home of Southern Rock, Jacksonville, Florida the band consists of Ryan Porter on vocals, Evan Paluszynski on guitar and vocals, Shaun Taunton on drums, Josh Scott on guitar and Adam "Dutch" Silk on bass. The band decided to ink a deal with Masquerade Recordings/Warner Music Group and immediately afterward began writing and recording their first record, "Chariots For Hire" due out August 10th 2010. For more information, check out www.myspace.com/hisnamewasiron.
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