Doro Pesch & Joey Vera Guest on This Weeks Episode of Focus on Metal

Episode 302 - Doro Pesch & Joey Vera

We are bringing you a damn fine metal double header this week as we welcome Doro Pesch and Joey Vera for episode 302. 

We spoke with Doro after a killer performance on her Boston area tour stop. 30 years in and she shows no signs of stopping and is still as passionate as ever about metal and the fans. Doro will be kicking off her European leg of the tour on 24-Nov. Head over to the official site to get all the dates. Also Doro let us know that they are five songs into the new album so be on the watch for that too. 

Here's the first track from the upcoming disc

Also make sure you pick up a copy of the latest Doro DVD. It's a seven hour epic celebration of her 30 years of making great metal. Here's a taste.

Doro’s official site is: doromusic.de/

Long time listeners know that Armored Saint is the unofficial band of Focus on Metal. That makes it very cool that this week Joey Vera makes his second appearance on the show as we discuss the Armored Saint Pledge Music campaign, Fates Warning, and other metal topics. If you haven't done so I would urge you to check out the campaign they have some sweet metal merch on offer. C'mon what metalhead wouldn't want their very own Armored Saint workshirt?

How bout' some Fates Warning

All things Armored Saint can be found at: armoredsaint.com/ and their Pledge Music campaign is HERE 

Track of the week comes courtesy of AFM artist Serious Black from their sophomore release “Mirrorworld”. Find em’ at serious-black.com/

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Fates Warning teams up with Sheet Happens Publishing to offer fans guitar transcription of classic album, 'A Pleasant Shade Of Gray'

Progressive metal legends Fates Warning recently released a 3-CD+DVD expanded edition of their critically acclaimed 1997 classic, A Pleasant Shade of Gray, via Metal Blade Records. Today, the band is offering fans a guitar transcription of the album, in conjunction with Sheet Happens Publishing. To purchase the digital guitar-book, please visit: http://www.sheethappenspublishing.com/product-541/fates-warning-a-pleasant-shade-of-gray-digital-guitarbook 

A Pleasant Shade of Gray is a single song that is divided into twelve tracks. The album is notable for its darker mood and mixture of progressive rock and metal with hints of industrial, classical, and psychedelia. The all encompassing and expansive re-issue of A Pleasant Shade of Gray includes: 

--CD 1: the original album

--CD 2: a live version of the album recorded during the band's 1998 European tour, as well as a sound check recording of "We Only Say Goodbye" and a studio cover version of The Scorpions' "In Trance"

--CD 3: demos from the pre-production and writing sessions for A Pleasant Shade of Gray

--DVD: two complete live performances of A Pleasant Shade of Gray: the first being a restored and re-edited version of the band's 1997 VHS release; the second being a show filmed at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA in 1998 

To preview and purchase A Pleasant Shade of Gray, please visit: http://www.metalblade.com/fateswarning 

Fates Warning online:

http://www.fateswarning.com

http://www.facebook.com/FatesWarning

https://twitter.com/fateswarning 

FATES WARNING Kick Off North American Tour Tonight!

"A Pleasant Shade of Gray" Deluxe Expanded Edition Available Now via Metal Blade Records

Last week, progressive Metal legends FATES WARNING released a 3 CD/DVD expanded edition of their critically acclaimed 1997 release "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" on Metal Blade Records. "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" is a single song that is divided into twelve tracks. The album is notable for its darker mood and mixture of progressive rock and metal with hints of industrial, classical, and psychedelia. Watch the video for "A Pleasant Shade of Gray - Part III" pulled from the DVD and order your copy now at metablade.com/fateswarning.

FATES WARNING will kick off their US Tour tonight in Hartford, CT and runs through November 2nd in Ramona, CA. Fans can expect to hear selections from "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" their FATES WARNING favorites and more. Support on the first part of the tour (10/9 – 10/21) comes from Imminent Sonic Destruction and on the second part of the tour from Vangough (10/23-11/2). A complete list of dates can be found below.

Exclusive VIP Packages are still available for select shows and can be purchased HERE. There are two different VIP Packages, the first includes a chance to watch the band's sound check, meet the band, take photos with the band and a VIP laminate. The second package includes everything from the first package and in addition a SIGNED copy of the deluxe reissue of "A Pleasant Shade of Gray".

FATES WARNING Live:

10/09 Hartford, CT The Webster

10/10 Worcester, MA Palladium

10/11 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance

10/13 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus Bar

10/14 Amityville, NY Revolution Bar & Music Hall

10/16 Detroit, MI The Token Lounge

10/17 Chicago, IL Reggies Rock Club

10/18 Cleveland, OH Agora Theater

10/20 Altoona, PA McGarvey's Bar

10/21 Dayton, OH Oddbody's

10/23 Dallas, TX Trees

10/24 Houston, TX Scout Bar

10/25 San Antonio, TX Alamo City Music Hall

10/27 Denver, CO The Roxy

10/29 Mesa, AZ Club Red

10/30 Huntington Beach, CA Fuzion

10/31 San Jose, CA Rockbar Theater

11/01 West Hollywood, CA Whisky A Go Go

11/02 Ramona, CA Ramona Mainstage

Special Guests

Imminent Sonic Destruction 10/09-10/21

Vangough 10/23-11/02

More on "A Pleasant Shade of Gray":

This all encompassing and expansive collection features the original album on the first CD. The second CD features a live version of the album recorded during the band's 1998 European tour as well as a sound check recording of "We Only Say Goodbye" and a studio cover version of the Scorpions "In Trance". The third CD in the package consists of demos from the pre-production and writing sessions for "A Pleasant Shade of Gray". Finally, the DVD portion of the set consists of two complete live performances of "A Pleasant Shade Of Gray". The first is a restored and re-edited version of the band's 1997 VHS release and the second was filmed at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA in 1998.

For More Info Visit:

http://www.fateswarning.com

http://facebook.com/FatesWarning

https://twitter.com/fateswarning 

Fates Warning to reissue "A Pleasant Shade of Gray"

Deluxe Reissue of Classic Album "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" available October 2nd via Metal Blade Records

Progressive Metal legends FATES WARNING will be releasing 3 CD/DVD deluxe reissue of their critically acclaimed 1997 release "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" October 2nd on Metal Blade Records. "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" is a single song that is divided into twelve tracks. The album is notable for its darker mood and mixture of progressive rock and metal with hints of industrial, classical, and psychedelia.

This all encompassing and expansive collection features the original album on the first CD. The second CD features a live version of the album recorded during the band's 1998 European tour as well as a soundcheck recording of "We Only Say Goodbye" and a studio cover version of the Scorpions "In Trance". The third CD in the package consists of demos from the pre-production and writing sessions for "A Pleasant Shade of Gray". Finally, the DVD portion of the set consists of two complete live performances of "A Pleasant Shade Of Gray". The first is a restored and re-edited version of the band's 1998 VHS release and the second was filmed at The Whisky in Hollywood CA in 1999. Pre-orders as well as the first samples of music from this special edition will be available next Thursday, August 6th.

FATES WARNING will be touring North America this fall. The tour begins October 9th in Hartford, CT and runs through November 2nd in Ramona, CA. A complete list of dates can be found below. Exclusive VIP Packages are available for all shows and can be purchased HERE. There are two different VIP Packages, the first includes a chance to watch the band's sound check, meet the band, take photos with the band and a VIP laminate. The second package includes everything from the first package and in addition a SIGNED copy of the deluxe reissue of "A Pleasant Shade of Gray".

FATES WARNING Live:

10/9: Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater

10/10 Worcester, MA @ Palladium

10/11: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

10/13: Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus

10/14: Amityville, NY @ Revolution

10/16: Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge

10/17: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's

10/18: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater

10/20: Altoona, PA @ McGarveys

10/23: Dallas, TX @ Trees

10/24: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

10/25: San Antonio, TX @ 210 Kapone's Live

10/27: Denver, CO @ The Roxy

10/29: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red

10/30: Costa Mesa, CA @ Tiki Bar

10/31: San Jose, CA @ Rockbar

11/1: Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky

11/2: Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage

For More Info Visit:

http://www.fateswarning.com

https://www.facebook.com/FatesWarning

https://twitter.com/fateswarning 

FREEDOMS REIGN Announce Live Dates

Connecticut metallers FREEDOMS REIGN have announced a string of live dates around the Northeastern corner of the U.S. in support of their recently released self-titled debut. 

Dates are as follows:

7/10 @ Gramercy Theater - New York City

7/26 @ Cook's Corner - Naugatuck, CT 

7/27 @ The Gin Mill - Allentown, PA

7/28 @ Mojo 13 - Wilmington, DE

8/21 @ TBA - Providence, RI

8/22 @ Ralph's Diner - Worcester, MA

8/23 @ TBA - New York City

8/24 @ Cook's Corner - Naugatuck, CT

Featuring the return of FATES WARNING's original guitarist and founding member Victor Arduini, FREEDOMS REIGN were introduced the world earlier this year when Italian metal label Cruz Del Sur announced their signing. Since then, the band has been steadily gaining momentum through critical praise of the debut and their energetic live show. The release of Freedoms Reign was timed to coincide with, and celebrate, the 29th anniversary of the release of FATES WARNING's debut album, Night on Bröcken. 

Last month, the band debuted a video for the track "Up From Down." Watch the video at this location. 

Freedoms Reign is available at www.cruzdelsurmusic.com. 

  

"If you are a fan of old Fates Warning or looking to hear something from a veteran musician that can also rock it out even by today's standards grab this CD, crank this shit up and get on a bike or climb in your car and rock the fuck out." - WickedChannel.com  

"Fans that appreciate meat and potatoes traditional metal served without garnish and designed to satisfy will certainly want to check out FREEDOMS REIGN." 

- Metal-Rules.com

www.freedomsreign.com  www.facebook.com/pages/Freedoms-Reign/203708453004244 FREEDOM'S REIGN Facebook Group    www.cruzdelsurmusic.com  www.facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

Cruz Del Sur Music Inks Deal With FREEDOM's REIGN Featuring ex-FATES WARNING Guitarist/Vocalist Victor Arduini

CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC is pleased and extremely proud to have signed a deal with FATES WARNING's original guitarist and founding member Victor Arduini for the release of Arduini's new band FREEDOM'S REIGN.

FREEDOM'S REIGN marks Arduini's comeback to the Metal world since he left FATES WARNING after the release of The Spectre Within in 1985.

Keeping his original, charismatic and unmistakable guitar-style untouched, Arduini returns under the spotlights with fresh enthusiasm and dedication, producing a notable effort of true American-styled heavy metal with a classic Ozzy/Sabbath's flavor. FREEDOM'S REIGN was introduced to Cruz Del Sur by long-time friend and "occasional A&R" Tom Phillips (While Heaven Wept) who said about F.R.'s music:

"I think Freedom's Reign would be a welcome addition for anyone into classic heavy rock, early Fates fans,  those into both the recent proto-metal movement, and the wave of classic metal bands that evolved on the outer fringes of the doom scene!" 

Besides Arduini (guitar/vocals) , FREEDOM'S REIGN also consists of Tommy Vumback (Guitars), Michael Jones (Bass) and Chris Judge (Drums). 

The release of FREEDOM'S REIGN's self-titled debut is set for April 30th to celebrate the Walpurgis Night that originally influenced Fates Warning to release their Night on Bröcken debut exactly 29 years ago. 

FREEDOM'S REIGN has been active in the Connecticut metal scene since 2011. The idea behind the band's formation was to simply make some great music that returned the musicians involved to their roots and could deliver on their commitment to making some Old School Metal that would be relevant in today's scene. Expect nothing less than a true return to heavy, hard and driving Old School Metal. The band's self-titled debut was produced by Nick Belmore (Toxic Holocost/Hatebreed) at Dexters Lab in Milford, CT. 

FREEDOM'S REIGN is Victor Arduini (Ex-Fates Warning) on Vocals/Guitar, Tommy Vumback/Guitar, Mike Jones/Bass, Chris Judge/Drums.

www.freedomsreign.com

FREEDOM'S REIGN Facebook Group   

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com 

www.facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic