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Motion City Soundtrack have also recorded a cover of THE POLICE's 'Truth Hits Everybody' for The Militia Group label's tribute to the legendary trio. Titled '¡Policia!: A Tribute To The Police', the album is also set to include contributions from Maxeen ('Murder By Numbers') and WATASHI WA ('Message In A Bottle') amongst others.
Sadly, AIMEE ECHO and co were unable to celebrate the album's release too much as the band's ongoing line-up woes continued. Drummer BILLY BRINDLECOMB JR. announced his departure from the group on the eve of the album hitting the racks and his reasons for quitting the band are unknown at this time. The Start are currently advertising for a replacement in order to hit the road in the States in support of the new album's release. They do intend to return to the UK following their support slot to THE OFFSPRING and RUFIO earlier this year. The band also played a one-off date with Rufio at London's ULU.
Other recent MTM Classix releases include Finnish AOR songstress ANNICA's previously hard to find 'Badly Dreaming' album and the great 'Megaforce' album from 707, the latter avaiable on CD for the first time and with bonus tracks to boot.
Brilliant Detroit power pop trio THE FAGS have signed to Sire/Warner Brothers and are cureently putting the finishing touches to their first, fully fledged album. However, it might well be the band's second album, as the group could possibly release a live recording of their EdgeFest show in Dallas, Texas before the end of the year.
MITCH MALLOY makes a welcome return to the UK for a 'Live And Acoustic' tour that kicks off at the Limelight Club, Crewe on September 8th. The other dates are: September 9th Bourbon St, Glasgow; 11th Archer, Newcastle Upon Tyne; 12th Boardwalk, Sheffield; 3th Stripes Club, Brentford (Only London Show);15th Sussex Arts Centre, Brighton; 16th Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff; 17th Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge; 19th Z Rock 2004, Liverpool; 22nd Brickmakers, Norwich.
AVION, featured
heavily here at Reyno-Roxx thanks to contributor ANDREW ELLIS'
championing of the band, have signed to Columbia. A re-recorded version of
the band's self-titled debut album is due for release as part of the new
deal in late September. Click here for an earlier
interview with main man STEVE BERTRAND. MARILYN MANSON has a greatest hits set released through Nothing on September 28th. The album ('Lest We Forget: The Best Of'), includes a previously unreleased cover of DEPECHE MODE's 'Personal Jesus'.
BUTCH WALKER, who recently released his second solo album, 'Letters', to mixed reception from fans of his excellent first effort, has produced THE DONNAS' forthcoming new album. Titled 'The Gold Medal', the record is released through Atlantic on October 26th.
The reformed, original line-up of TYKETTO return to action in November with a UK tour that takes in the following venues: Friday November 5th Wolverhampton Wulfrun Halls; Saturday November 6th The Empire, Belfast; Monday November 8th The Rig, Rock City, Nottingham; Tuesday November 9th Trillians , Newcastle; Thursday November 11th The Corporation, Sheffield; Friday November 12th The Underworld, Camden, London; Saturday November 13th JB’s, Castle Hill, Dudley. JEFF SCOTT SOTO will appear as special guests at the Wolverhampton and Belfast shows. DEADLINE and TEER play support at all gigs.
Frontiers Records release the second solo album from HOUSE OF LORDS vocalist JAMES CHRISTIAN. Titled 'Meet The Man', the album is issued on October 18th.
Legendary 80s hard rock producer NEIL KERNON has re-appeared with a production credit on Roadrunner's forthcoming 'Advance & Vanquish' album from the highly touted 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. LIVING COLOUR have a 1989 performance at New York's infamous CBGB's released through Epic/Legacy on October 19th. However, rumour has it that 'Live At CBGB's' looks likely to only be available to purchase online initially, with a release to record stores not scheduled until early next year! Bizarre!
EUROPE, who release their comeback album 'Start From The Dark' through Sony Music in Sweden on September 20th, will be playing London's (Hammersmith) Carling Apollo on November 15th.
THE SNAKE, THE CROSS, THE CROWN released their first, full-length album. ''Mander Salis' in August through Equal Vision. The band are touring with ACCEPTANCE and GATSBY'S AMERICAN DREAM in the US through September.
NIKKA COSTA releases her long awaited new album, 'Can't Never Did Nothin', through Virgin on October 5th. The record features a guest appearance from PRINCE.
VANESSA CARLTON releases the follow-up to the popular 'Be Not Nothing' on October 19th when 'Harmonium' hits the stores.
STARZ are touring again. The latest dates to be announced are: September 4th Sunken Gardens Theater, San Antonio, Texas with LEGS DIAMOND, MICHAEL SCHENKER, RONNIE MONTROSE and ULI JON ROTH.;17th Mexicali Blues, Teaneck New Jersey; !8th Jamie's, Marshield, MA; 20th Don Hill's, New York, NY; 23rd Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland,Ohio, 24th Annie's, Cincinnati, Ohio; 25th Pop's, Sauget, Illinois.
ANBERLIN's new album, 'Never Take Friendship Personal', is scheduled for release through Tooth And Nail early next year.
Reports are filtering through from the States that former LE MANS and ENUFF Z' NUFF guitarist DEREK FRIGO has been found dead outside his girlfriend's Hollywood home. Wonder why WHITE LIGHT MOTORCADE sound so good? Well, there is a distinct link to the late 80s/early 90s New York hard rock scene with the fact that guitarist MARK LEWIS was a member of the Q-Prime managed PLEASURE BOMBS. The band recorded an album for Atco Records. The long overdue reissue of
B onus tracks on 'Hot And Run' are: 'Please Don't Touch' (HEADGIRL, from 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre' EP), 'Bomber' (also from 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre' EP), 'Tonight' ('Hit And Run' 45 B-side), 'Demolition Boys' (Live, B-side of 'C'mon Let's Go' 45), 'Yeah Right' ( from the 'Richard Skinner Radio Show' 26/01/81), 'The Hunter' ('Richard Skinner'), 'Kick It Down' ('Richard Skinner') and 'Watch Your Step' ('Richard Skinner').It's expected that CD reissue's of the band's 'Screamin' Blue Murder' and 'Play Dirty' albums will follow at some point in the near future.
Consisting of CARL MARSHALL (vocals/bass), KEVIN JONES (guitar), FRANKLIN SAMMONS (guitar), WILLIAM SAMMONS (keyboards) and MARK FATE (drums), the band originally formed in Huntsville, Alabama as CURBSIDE SERVICE, but relocated to Santa Barbara, California and changed to their current moniker after picking up Mark Fate as the last piece of the line-up jigsaw. Having just come off the road in the States, the band are now signed to Equal Vision and are currently recording a new album!
STEVE PRICE of this site's main CD supplier Z-ROXX resurrects his DJ career with the arrival of new digital radio station CMRPulse. The station will be broadcasting 54 hours a week from their studios in London using the Apple FM channel 913 on Sky. The proposed launch date is May 24th at midday with LEE WILLIAMS and 'The Country Lunch'. A full 24/7 service will come later in the year. The
broadcasting times are 12.00 – 18.00 weekdays and 12.00 to midnight
weekends. The weekdays will be all styles of Country Music with the
weekends being all styles of rock except for Sundays 15.00 - 18.00 when
TIM ROGERS will broadcast his popular 'Classic Country Show' that was
recently dropped by CLASSIC GOLD. Erstwhile BABYLON AD frontman DEREK DAVIS has turned up in AMERICAN BLUES BOX. Check them out at www.americanbluesbox.com. Thanks to my buddy ANDREW PAUL for the link.
The band, led by vocalist/guitarist AARON 'AJ STAR' JAMES, will be supporting the BEKI BONDAGE fronted VICE SQUAD at Junktion 7 in Nottingham on 29th May and are looking to play across the nation this summer. Stay tuned for more developments. NGN are a 'What Name?' Rock Promotions act. The JAKE SAMUEL fronted Swedish hard rock outfit PUNCHLINE have changed their name to KREEGHA and are talking to MATS LINDFORS about producing their debut album. Maltese
pop rock band CORKSKREW are back home after a successful and
rewarding 10-day tour Corkskrew
will be playing at the EU Celebrations event at Pinto Wharf, Valletta on
Friday 30 April - 10.30pm before re-commencing work on their new album,
which is scheduled for release later this year.
The New York band's 'Thank You, Goodnight!' album was one of the best records of 2003. They last played in the UK opening for THERAPY? back in December.
Having released a five song EP in May 2003, the band (comprised of vocalist/guitarist ERIC HAUPTMAN, guitarist MARK COLLOM, bassist/pianist/vocalist ANNE THITIPRASERTI and drummer JIMMI KANE) have completed a new set of demos that compare well to PLACEBO, D-GENERATION and SOUL ASYLUM ('Everything Reminds Me' being pretty reminiscent of the latter). Indeed, 'I Wish You Tonight' and 'Last Goodbye' are akin to BRIAN MOLKO fronting U2 with Thitipraserti adding significantly to proceedings with some strong vocalising that is far more upfront to be merely passed off as backing up the enigmatic Hauptman's performance. They complement each other well. For more info on the band visit www.stellartuesday.com.
The Stockholm based GMR Music Group have recently re-issued TALISMAN's self-titled debut, 'Genesis' (arguably the band's strongest album) and 'Humanimal' alongside new records from ARENA SWEDEN and ACES HIGH. All three Talisman records are issued in slipcases and with new liner notes penned by bassist and band founder MARCEL JACOB. The first two also include a bonus CD featuring previously unreleased demo and live material. 'Genesis', in particular, features the album's original demo tracks recorded with MATTI ALFONZETTI in place of JEFF SCOTT SOTO. 'Humanimal' meanwhile is released for the first time as a double set featuring parts I and II. Future Talisman re-issues include 1995's 'Life' (the album that included the band's fantastic cover of SEAL's 'Crazy') and 'Truth'.
Ace's High's long overdue third album, 'Forgive & Forget', comes ten years after the release of the band's stunning 'Ten 'N Out' debut, an album that achieved a great deal of critical acclaim at the time. Originally slated for release by Z, the record is finally issued by GMR packaged in a slipcase and shouldn't disappoint long-time fans. Rumour has it that ANGEL are pencilled in to appear as special guests to a proposed DANGER DANGER UK tour in October/November. With the reformed, STEEVI JAIMZ and ACE FINCHUM led TIGERTAILZ set to release a Double A side CD single through TB Records in May, there seem's to be talk of a reunion going on with JAY PEPPER, PEPSI TATE and KIM HOOKER involved in a rival claim to the band name. Former PILLBOX vocalist SUSAN HYATT and ex T-RIDE and SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY guitarist GEOFF TYSON have joined forces in STIMULATOR. The band's debut, self-titled album should now be available. The LEGS DIAMOND/STARZ/PAT TRAVERS show set to take place on April 10th has been cancelled. www.starzcentral.com reports that; "We have been informed by Lone Star Attractions, promoter of the concert, that Legs Diamond have cancelled their appearance for Saturday's show. Consequently, the promoter has decided to postpone the entire show. This comes as a complete shock to us. We are very disappointed, as we were looking forward to playing for all our friends and fans in San Antonio. If you have any further questions, you can direct them to the show's promoter at Lone Star Attractions, 210-494-9477." In the meantime, the debut, self-titled Starz album has surprisingly been re-issued in the UK by the BGO label. Z-ROXX are now carrying the 'Hollywood Rocks' coffee table book, a publication concerned with all things 80s L.A. Metal. To order visit www.z-roxx.com. OUR LADY PEACE are set to release their latest, so far untitled, album in June. STEEVI JAIMZ reports that the reborn TIGERTAILZ are looking for a new guitarist. With a new EP just released through TB Records, the band are looking to tour this summer. For details on the band and contact info visit www.Tigertailzrockz.com. AUTOMATIC BLACK were due to release their debut album, 'De-Evolution', through Arista on 6th April. The album's release has now been postponed. Still, if it does see the light of day then fans of NINE DAYS might want to check them out. NIKKA COSTA's long awaited sophomore rock record will feature a guest showing from PRINCE. The GENIUS debut album is tentatively titled 'Proper Villians'. I have it from a good source that Wounded Bird Records are set to release KIM MITCHELL's solo debut mini album at some point this year. The five track release has never been available before on CD, yet contains some of Kim's best songs. PROTO-KAW, the band KERRY LIVGREN played in prior to the formation of KANSAS, have an album entitled 'Before Became After' through InsideOut Music on 30th March. For more details on the group go to www.protokaw.com. The Upcoming Releases page has been updated. Click here for the link. DANGER DANGER have reunited with original vocalist TED POLEY. CHEAP TRICK will be playing the 'Empire' in Shepherd's Bush, London on 21st July. The band will be touring throughout Europe in the summer, although no further UK dates have been announced. For more details go to www.cheaptrick.com. THE START's new album, 'Initiation', is set for a release through Nitro Records in July. Looks like ex LION and FREAK OF NATURE bassist JERRY BEST got a plum gig playing on COURTNEY LOVE's 'America's Sweetheart' solo record, judging by the album credits. Wakefield
based THE BLUESKINS release their debut album, 'Word Of Mouth',
through Domino Records on April 26th. Sweden's ECLIPSE issue their impressive new album, 'Second To None', through Frontiers on April 5th. TYKETTO are set to reform. The original line-up of vocalist DANNY VAUGHN, guitarist BROOKE ST. JAMES, bassist JIMI KENNEDY and drummer MICHAEL CLAYTON will be touring the UK in November. Look out for an interview with Mr Vaughn on the site shortly. THE START will be supporting RUFFIO at the ULU in London on Friday March 12th. The gig is an additional date to those both bands will be playing opening up for THE OFFSPRING in the UK.
The DVD is $20 plus $3 shipping ($5 out of the US) and available through the website. For more details, go to http://www.starzcentral.com !!! Paypal payments, credit cards, money orders & checks are accepted. Starz have also announced that they will be performing one night only at the Sunken Garden Theater in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, April 10th! Tickets will go on sale on March 5th. Call (888) 597-7827 or buy online at www.startickets.com.
RADFORD's 'Sleepwalker' album, originally set for release last December, will finally be issued by Universal Music on April 13th. AUTOPILOT OFF's 'Make A Sound' album is issued by Island Records on the same day. Sad to report that THE JULIANA THEORY have parted company with Epic Records. However, the band should have a brand new album released through a new label later this year. THE START will be coming over to the UK in March to open for THE OFFSPRING. RUFFIO will also be on the bill. The dates are: Wednesday 10th March Manchester Apollo; Thursday 11th Wembley Arena; Saturday 13th Glasgow SECC; Sunday 14th Dublin Point. Click here for an exclusive interview with vocalist AIMEE ECHO. McFarlane Toys will be releasing a new boxed set of KISS action figures in August based upon the 'Love Gun' costumes and stage set. A MOTLEY CRUE set will also appear in the summer. Full details have not yet been released on the latter. LOVE/HATE will be touring the UK in May. The dates are: Friday 14th Bradford Rios; Saturday 15th Sheffield Corporation; Sunday 16th Dudley JB's; Tuesday 18th Crewe Limelight; Wednesday 19th London Underworld; Thursday 20th Glasgow Cathouse; Friday 21st To be confirmed; Saturday 22nd Nottingham Rock City. The new issue of the Hard Rock/Glam magazine 'TrashPit' is now available. Interviews include SKID ROW, 40FT RINGO, ENUFF Z'NUFF, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and KY ANTO of ROBIN BLACK & THE INTERGALACTIC ROCKSTARS. There are also plentiful CD and live reviews! To get a copy of TrashPit simply send £1.50 (includes Postage) to: TrashPit Magazine, 95 Flamstead Ave, Loscoe, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7RP England. Alternatively you can pay by PayPal (£1.50 UK / $4.25 US) to rob@trashpit.couk North
Carolina based melodic rock band DUKES NITEMARE have just released
their latest album, The bizarrely named RPM has just issued her 'Irrational Anthem' album. A cross between JANE CHILD and LEAH ANDREONE, Kentucky born RPM is an interesting character and the album has been greeted with critical acclaim from the likes of TOMMY LEE and 'Rolling Stone' magazine, amongst others. For more info visit www.rpm.tv. Former HITTMAN vocalist DIRK KENNEDY is currently putting the finishing touches to his debut solo album. Entitled 'Life Is Now', the record is due later this year. " I have a fully equipped digital studio in the house and have been writing for a while." reports Dirk. "I took some time off to get the "industry out of my hair" and remember what it felt like to write for myself again. It feels good! " "That wasn't a bad thing, but it was always there and after a while I felt like his (GEOFF TATE's) shadow, no pun intended (i.e. CRIMSON GLORY). "It's a record with a lot of piano and a lot of harmony and melody...Just want to do something for me. "I'm not that interested in hitting the F #'s anymore, but there are a few anyway, just so I knew they were still there! "I am very excited about it and getting back in the game is where I want to be. I was never happy as an 'almost was'. " THE START begin recording their second full album (and first for Nitro Records) on February 1st. Vocalist AIMEE ECHO tells reyno-roxx.com that the record, tentatively called 'Initiation', should emerge in May. In the meantime, for more band info visit www.thisisthestart.com. Amusing news to report today comes courtesy of ITN, who suggest that Air-Guitar-Aerobics, a mixture of traditional aerobics and rock 'n' roll, has come to the UK! ITN states that: "The workout is performed to air-guitar classics (cranked up, natch) such as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by QUEEN, and favourites from the likes of AC/DC and GUNS 'N ROSES. It was modelled on the success of a regime called 'Punk-Rock-Aerobics' which has had New Yorkers keeping trim out of the mosh pit. Rock has once again become the preferred musical genre of Europe and the success of bands like THE DARKNESS has boosted demands for a rock-based exercise class. American dance tutor and Air-Guitar-Aerobics creator Laila Hardman explained: "This is a really cool workout that's lots of fun. "It works all major muscle groups, paying particular attention to the legs and the upper body." The exercise is said to widen the appeal of aerobics to those who would not usually consider taking part in a class. Not only does it attract those who prefer rock music, but it also holds a greater appeal to the male audience. A survey claims a rock-tastic 34.3 per cent of male respondents." But we've all known this for years, haven't we? Excuse me while I just go find my imaginary Paul Stanley Ibanez... BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the new hard rock band formed by NIKKI SIXX alongside ex LA GUNS guitarist TRACII GUNS and also featuring drummer SCOT COOGAN and vocalist LONDON LEGRAND have their debut album released through Sanctuary Records on March 8th. Titled 'Here Come The Brides', the album is a fine mixture of snot nosed punk metal and finely observed hard rock. THE ATARIS release a live album, 'Live At The Metro', through Columbia on February 10. The album was recorded at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago in October 2003. The band will be touring in the UK later in the month. Erstwhile BUCK CHERRY vocalist JOSH TODD releases his debut solo album, 'You Made Me', through Todd Entertainment on March 9th. Image Records re-issue the 'Wonderful Life' and 'Upside Of Down' albums by THE TORIES on March 23rd. 'Everybody Loves A Happy Ending', the comeback album from TEARS FOR FEARS, is released by Arista on April 6th. PHIL VARONE has parted company with SKID ROW. More on this story later, but it does rather affect the band interview due to be posted here soon. Doh! Reports suggest that his replacement is one TIM DIDURO, who will shortly be appearing in the band's next video. Former JEKYLL AND HYDE frontman JAKOB has a brand new band project on the go called PUNCHLINE. With a deal imminent, the tracks recorded thus far puts the man's music on a par with the kind of material fellow Swedes MASQUERADE should've followed the critically acclaimed 'Surface Of Pain' album with. More news on Jakob's activities soonest. FIREHOUSE have confirmed a new date on their upcoming UK tour. The band (alongside VAUGHN and PRIDE) will be appearing at Nottingham's Rock City venue on March 5. Incidentally, the previously announced show in Rotherham on March 9th has now been upgraded to the Sheffield Corporation. Firehouse guitarist BILL LEVERTY has his first solo album, 'Wanderlust', released next month. For further info visit www.leverty.com. Look for an interview with Bill on reyno-roxx towards the end of February. Oklahoma based FastLane Records are set to release a wealth of brand new product this year. Label boss SHAWN C. LANE reports that BANG THE UNION's 'American Dream' is the first of the new albums and is set for a January 27th release. The band is in the "old school AC/DC" mould, with vocals akin to BON SCOTT. A CHEAP TRICK tribute album (titled 'Tricked Out') is also due; as is a similar effort dedicated to SWEET in the Summer. Go to www.fastlanerecords.com for further details. RANDI SCOTT of SUPERMINT reports that the band are currently putting the finishing touches to a retooled version of the Chicago band's 'Off To Stupidsville' album. TB Records will release the new version of the record in the UK. A British tour is set to be announced for February. This website's latest interview subject, erstwhile DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE member DIANA GRASSELLI has recently been working on a KURT WEILL show at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. Diana reports that: "A really wonderful singer named PRUDENCE JOHNSON had a favourite CD of Rock and Rollers singing Kurt Weill songs and it wasn't until after we had known each other for a while that she discovered I had sung on it, a RALPH SHUCKETT project, coincidentally. She then called me a few years later to ask if I would play Lotte Lenya in her original theatre piece. It was a blast!" Click here for quick link to the feature on Diana and DC&R. SUGARCULT release their new album, 'Palm Trees And Power LInes', through Ultimatum on March 9th. Other upcoming new releases include PANTERA duo DIAMOND DARRELL and VINNIE PAUL's new band DAMAGEPLAN's debut release entitled 'New Found Power' on February 10th. Bizarrely, an mp3 of one of the tracks from the album has been removed from the band's website (www.damage-plan.com) allegedly following a request from Elektra! DEXTER FREEBISH also return in 2004 with 'Tripped Into Divine' through Sixthman Records on January 20th. Wounded Bird Records have just re-issued ROBIN TROWER's 'Take What You Need' and 'In The Line of Fire' albums. STEVE WALSH has been added to the list of artists the label intends to re-issue material from in the New Year. Future product includes albums from ROSSINGTON, NANTUCKET and FIONA. THE START have just re-issued the 'Death Via Satellite' EP through Nitro Records. The new version features brand new artwork and the inclusion of the '1234' video. This is the first release under the band's recently signed deal with the label. The band released the original version of the EP in 2002. A brand new album is expected in the New Year. Frontiers Records release three albums of particular interest on January 19th. 'Influences & Connections Volume One: Mr Big' brings together songs written or covered by MR BIG. This is the first in a series of albums Frontiers intend to release in this style. The record contains fourteen tracks, with ex Mr Big drummer PAT TORPEY featuring on every one of them. The band's legendary bassist BILLY SHEEHAN also appears on a good proportion of the tracks, including a lead vocal performance on 'Addicted To That Rush'. Ex guitarist RITCHIE KOTZEN (who replaced original axe slinger PAUL GILBERT) also puts in a number of appearances, including supplying lead vocals on 'To Be With You'. Other artists guesting on the record are PAUL RODGERS (FREE/BAD COMPANY), DOUG PINNICK and TY TABOR of KING'S X, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOE LYN TURNER, MICKEY THOMAS of JEFFERSON STARSHIP, LANNY CORDOLA and CHUCK WRIGHT of HOUSE OF LORDS, STEVE LUKATHER, GENE BLACK, DONNIE VIE, GLENN HUGHES and STEVIE SALAS, amongst others. The album has already been released in Japan. However, the Frontiers version features 'Alive And Kickin'' as the all important, fourteenth bonus track. Frontiers also issue the new solo album from erstwhile Mr Big frontman ERIC MARTIN. Titled 'Destroy All Monsters', it was recorded in his home 'Pepperland' studio. Describing his music as "distorted pop", Martin's new record perfectly captures his nu-breed leanings far better than the previous 'I'm Goin' Sane' album. Finally, the label will also be offering the debut album from LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM. Hailed as a 'brand new melodic rock supergroup', LAD comprises Swedish AOR star MIKAEL ERLANDSSON (vocals), ANDY MALECEK (of FAIR WARNING fame on guitars) and the EUROPE trio of MIC MICHAELI (keyboards), JOHN LEVEN (bass) and IAN HAUGHLAND (drums). FIREHOUSE, VAUGHN and PRIDE will be touring the UK and Spain in the New Year. Dates have just been confirmed and are as follows: Saturday March 6th Caraco, Madrid, Spain: Tuesday March 9th Classic Rock Society, Oakwood Leisure Centre, Rotherham (including DEADLINE); Wednesday March 10th The Limelight , Belfast, Northern Ireland: Thursday March 11th Renfew Ferry, Glasgow, Scotland (including Deadline); Saturday March 13th The Underworld, London; Sunday March 14th JB’s , Dudley. Thanks to STEVE and DONNA at Z-ROXX (www.z-roxx.com).
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MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK
are returning to the studio to commence work on their next album with
BLINK 182's MARK HOPPUS producing. The band recently
toured Japan with BLINK 182 and MAXEEN. In the meantime, the band
share a split EP of acoustic stuff with MATCHBOOK ROMANCE. MCS'
tracks include the newly written 'When You're Around'.
THE START release new
album 'Initiation' in the UK on September 13th. Unlike the US release
(issued on August 24th), the UK version will feature the hidden bonus
track 'Sleepwalker', that was included on advance versions of the US
release.
MTM
Classix will be releasing the self-titled debut from the cult early 80s
AOR band RPM for the first time on CD. The album will feature an
additional five bonus tracks. Let's hope the more experimental, but just
as great, second album is also in the pipeline. MTM Classix are, of
course, also releasing the long lost 707 album 'The Bridge' on
September 20th and KICK AXE's 'IV' on September 6th.
GIRLSCHOOL's
first two albums ('Demolition' and 'Hit And Run') occurs on June 14th when
Castle Music will be releasing both records on CD for the first time. Both
feature bonus material. 'Demolition' will include the following extra
tracks:B'Take
It All Away' (City Records 45 Version), 'It Could Be Better' (City Records
45 Version), 'Nothing To Lose' (Demo), 'Not For Sale' (Demo),'Furniture
Fire' (B-Side Of 'Emergency' 45), 'Take It All The Way' (From 'The Friday
Rock Show' session) and 'Demolition Man' ( From 'The Friday Rock Show').
THE
SNAKE THE CROSS THE CROWN recently released their debut, full length
album entitled 'Like A Moth Before A Flame'. Although, at a mere six
tracks, it's more of an EP. For fans of THE JULIANA THEORY,
this record is an essential purchase. Visit
NEW
GENERATION SUPERSTARS, last seen opening for ROBIN BLACK AND THE
INTERGALACTIC ROCKSTARS, have re-jigged their line-up with a new
rhythm section ( TONY 'TC STAR' CARTER on bass and DAVE
'DD STAR' WARD on drums) and are set to record new material over the next few weeks
(including a possible KISS cover).
in Austria. Drummer FRANCO ALOISIO reports: "We enjoyed it to the
full and made sure this was a tour to remember. In total, we played 7 gigs
in Vienna, Salzburg and Tulln (the latter was in the 
WHITE
LIGHT MOTORCADE are returning to the UK to support JESSE MALIN
in May. The full schedule (including a date in Dublin into the bargain)
is: 10th May Bristol, Fleece; 11th Exeter, Cavern; 12th Portsmouth,
Wedgewood Rooms; 13th Norwich, Arts Center; 15th Nottingham, Rescue Rooms;
16th Sheffield, Fez Club; 17th Liverpool, University; 18th Newcastle,
Northumbria University; 19th Aberdeen, Lemon Tree; 20th Glasgow, King
Tut's Wah Wah Hut; 21st Belfast, Limelight; 22nd Dublin, Whelans; 23rd
Manchester. Academy 2; 24th Birmingham, Academy 3; 25th London, Shepherd's
Bush Empire; 27th Brighton, Concorde; 28th Northampton, Roadmender; 29th
Cardiff, CLWB IFOR BACH; 30th Oxford, Zodiac.
Influenced
as much by 70s glitter rock as the more modern 'emo' sounds of JIMMY
EAT WORLD, New York's STELLAR TUESDAY are a band on the up.
Arena
Sweden is the highly melodic comeback for ex BAD HABIT man HAL
MARABEL. The album was recorded with Swedish TV star DENNIS RADOCIC
on vocals and has been proving to be extremely successful on the domestic
market. Incidentally, GMR have also re-released Bad Habit's 1995 album
'Revolution'.
The
tracklisting is: 'Bad Day', 'Stupid Ones', 'Change My Mind', 'Girl',
'Ellie Meadows', 'Love Boat', 'My Love Is Law', 'Go', 'Tell Me I'm
Someone', 'Take Me Home' and 'Magpie Blues'. Described by the NME as: "the
sound of a teenage LED ZEPPELIN thrashing the arse out of 'Rock 'n'
Roll' in their parents leaky lean-to", the quartet (RYAN SPENDLOVE
on vocals/guitar, MAFF SMITH on bass, RICHIE TOWNSEND on
guitar and PAUL BROWN on drums) are expected to hit the road again
soon.
entitled 'Another Town...Another
Show'. Reminiscent of SURGIN
and early BON JOVI (which is probably the same thing really, isn't
it??), the band will also be appearing on the Z-Roxx 'Stars N Bars'
compilation due shortly. Formed by
KYLE 'DUKE' MILLER and JOHNNY SCOTT, Dukes Nitemare issued
their debut record in 1997(reviewed, if I recall correctly, in the now
deunct 'Hard Roxx' magazine) and followed it up three years later with
'Willows'.
I
must warn you the record is far and away from the "sound" I helped
create with Hittman." he continues. "It's more like ME and..." he adds
with a laugh, "less Like QUEENSRYCHE. I always hated being compared
to them and of course...him!