Ann Boleyn To Appear At The Whisky A Go Go This Tuesday

Just a heads up that Ann Boleyn is playing at the Ultimate Jam Night this Tuesday, April 12th.  No cover charge! That's a great price to see the legend from Hellion plus a ton of other great musicians including Mitch Perry, Matt Starr and Chuck Wright.

Official Hellion site

Whiskey A Go Go Site

Maxxxwell Carlisle releases LOUDNESS cover. Details for new solo album.

As discussed on Focus on Metal, HELLION lead guitarist and solo artist Maxxxwell Carlisle has released a cover of "Like Hell", originally recorded by Japanese metal legends

LOUDNESS on their 1985 "Thunder in the East" album. Featuring Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords of the Trident) on vocals, the cover track is one of several

singles to be released for Carlisle's upcoming full length solo album which will feature covers and new original material.

The new album, entitled "When The Clock Strikes Metal", will be Maxxxwell's 6th solo album and features a host of guest vocalists and guitarists.

"I've long been a huge fan of LOUDNESS and in particular, Akira Takasaki's guitar playing. My upcoming album features covers as well as originals

so it was a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to some of my favorite players and bands."

In addition to his upcoming solo album, Maxxxwell continues to work with HELLION on a new live album, new studio tracks and touring.

Full album details and release dates TBA.

The single is available NOW on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Google Play, and can be streamed right here on SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/maxxxwellcarlisle/like-hell-tribute-to-loudness

Just posted - Focus on Metal 234 With Maxxxwell Carlisle

Episode 234 - Maxxxwell Carlisle

This week Maxxxwell Carlisle makes his second appearance on Focus on Metal. Back in February he released "Visions of Speed and Thunder" a star studded solo release that ought to be in every metal heads collection. Besides putting out great solo stuff Maxxxwell has also been holding down the lead guitar spot in the legendary Hellion. So between Hellion and his solo work Maxxxwell has plenty to talk about this week. You can find Maxxxwell at http://www.maxxxwell.com/ while you're there grab some great Maxxxwell merch. You can keep up with Hellion at http://hellion.us/

Track of the week is from the UK's own Furyon off their latest release Lost Salvation. Furyon can be found at http://www.furyon.net/

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MAXXXWELL CARLISLE now available for worldwide online guitar lessons

After years of demands from fans and aspiring guitarists, Maxxxwell Carlisle has finally entered the realm of teaching with the announcement that, starting in November 2014, he will begin giving guitar lessons worldwide, via Skype.

Accompanying this announcement, Maxxxwell has released a promotional video describing his style and goals as a teacher with the included message that he, "is not responsible for injuries or legal problems which may result from his advanced teaching techniques".

Maxxxwell Carlisle Lesson Preview

In addition, Maxxxwell has a new solo compilation cd expected to be released worldwide in early 2015, as well as other yet to be unveiled musical projects in the works.

Currently Maxxxwell is on the Hellion North American Tour.

For the latest Maxxxwell Carlisle news, visit his official Facebook page:

Official Maxxxwell Carlisle Facebook page

RHINO BUCKET FRONTMAN TO JOIN HELLION AS RHYTHM GUITARIST AND BACKING VOCALIST ON UPCOMING TOUR

L.A. based metal act HELLION have announced that RHINO BUCKET front man, Georg Dolivo, will be joining Hellion as their rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist on Hellion’s upcoming North American “Karma’s A Bitch” tour in October.

“I am excited to be a part of what the new Hellion is doing, I've always been a fan of Ann and her incredible voice.” said Georg Dolivo in a recent interview.  “It’s especially great to be back working again with Simon Wright. And having Scott Warren and Maxxxwell Carlisle in the band as well is an added bonus!”  

“We rehearsed over the weekend and the band sounded heavy and tight. It was massive!” continued Georg Dolivo.  “I'm really looking forward to being involved in Hellion as I think the band rocks.”

RHINO BUCKET released two albums through Warner Brothers in the 1990s, followed by four more on Acetate Records.   Georg Dolivo will continue to write and record with RHINO BUCKET.

HELLION release their new five-song mini-LP October 7th in the USA on New Renaissance Records and October 8th in the UK and Europe on HNE/Cherry Red Records.  Pre-orders for Hellion’s new CD can me made through Amazon.com at this link:  http://www.amazon.com/Karmas-Bitch-Hellion/dp/B00LZI3WVA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1406339010&sr=1-1 .  HELLION is also offering a special pre-order deal on HELLION’s “Karma’s A Bitch” fan-pack (which will be delivered before the tour starts) at:  www.hellion.us/store 

HELLION’s North American tour kicks off October 2nd in Los Angeles with the band’s first show and record release party.  While shows continue to be added, Hellion’s current North American Tour Dates are:

October

2 - Whiskey a Go Go - Los Angeles, CA

3 - Count Vamp'd - Las Vegas, NV

4 - Cactus Moon - Mesa, AZ

7 - Lasalle’s - Chico, CA

9 - The Hop - Spokane, WA

10 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA

11- The Bouquet - Boise, ID

15 - Red Line Tap - Chicago, IL

16 – Dead Horse – Pittsburgh, PA

17 - Rock Pile West - Toronto, ON

18 - Obsession Live - Ottawa, ON

19 - Legendary Dobbs - Philadelphia, PA

20 – Dead Fish Cantina – Baltimore, MD

22 - Devils Tail - Junction City, KS

23 -The Vanguard - Tulsa, OK

24 -The Chameleon Room - Oklahoma City, OK

25 - Concert Pub North Metal Fest - Houston, TX

30 - Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA

HELLION ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF NEW “KARMA’S A BITCH” MINI ALBUM AND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Iconic female-fronted metal act HELLION announce details of their first new album and tour in over a decade.  Entitled Karma’s A Bitch, HELLION’s new mini-LP is set for release October 7 on New Renaissance Records in the US, and via HNE/Cherry Red Records on October 8 in Europe and the UK.  The cover artwork (featured below) was designed by British artist Wolven Claws of The Crystallomantic Art.

With a stellar line-up featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn, drummer Simon Wright (formerly of AC/DC, DIO, and UFO), keyboardist Scott Warren (formerly with DIO and HEAVEN & HELL), bassist Bjorn Englen (formerly with Yngwie Malmsteen), and up-an-coming shred guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle, this is easily Hellion's strongest line-up ever.

HELLION’s new tracks were produced by Simon Wright and Ann Boleyn alongside legendary British studio icon Ken Scott, who has produced iconic albums, including DAVID BOWIE's "Hunky Dory", "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars", "Aladdin Sane" and "Pinups".

A top producer at Abbey Road Studios, Scott is also acknowledged as one of the five principal engineers for THE BEATLES.  He has engineered countless classic works, including GEORGE HARRISON's "All Things Must Pass", ELTON JOHN's "Madman Across The Water", "Honky Chateau" and "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player."  Other credits include gold and platinum albums by SUPERTRAMP, DAVID BOWIE, MISSING PERSONS, KANZAS, and more.

Scott recently said of the comparison between working with David Bowie and Ann Boleyn: "Working with Bowie or working with Ann of HELLION, you've got sheer talent.”

Acknowledging Boleyn as the driving force propelling the band, Scott notes: "Over the years, the musicians have changed. The one musician that has always been the same is Ann. So once again, it's new musicians. The one constant thing about HELLION is Ann, and her incredible voice."

“Starting off with a mysterious and ethereal ghostly introduction, Betrayer quickly blasts into overdrive with a scream from Hell and the raw power the likes of which can only come from Ann Boleyn,” commented Rob DiMartini of Metal Scream Radio.  “The title track, Karma's A Bitch, is a tough sounding rocker destined to be one of the strongest songs on metal radio this year.”

Di Martini continued, ”Hell Has No Fury delivers full-tilt metal with a sublime orchestral section by Scott Warren and the blistering guitar work of Maxwell Carlisle. Watch The City Burn takes listeners on an in-depth journey into the anger and chaos of a full-blown riot. The final piece, Til The End, begins with the hammering double-bass power grove of Simon Wright at his finest. With an anthem-like melody, this is a song that fans will be singing along with when Hellion hits the road.”


Hellion’s new CD can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com at:  http://www.amazon.com/Karmas-Bitch-Hellion/dp/B00LZI3WVA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1405970177&sr=1-1   A fan pack will also be available through Hellion’s official website at:  http://www.hellion.com


Hellion’s new song, “Hell Has No Fury” is available for streaming at:  https://soundcloud.com/new-renaissance-records/26-hell-has-no-fury


HELLION is set to kick off their North American tour in October (see below).

October 2 - Whiskey a Go Go (Los Angeles, CA)

October 3 - Count Vamp'd (Las Vegas, NV)

October 4 – Cactus Moon (Mesa, AZ)

October 7 – Lasalle’s (Chico, CA)

October 9 – The Hop (Spokane, WA)

October 10 - El Corazon (Seattle, WA)

October 11- The Bouquet (Boise, ID)

October 15 – Red Line Tap (Chicago, IL)

October 16 - TBA (Detroit, MI)

October 17 – Rock Pile West (Toronto, ON)

October 18 - Obsession Live (Ottawa, ON)

October 19 - Legendary Dobbs (Philadelphia, PA)

October 22 – Devils Tail (Junction City, KS)

October 23 –The Vanguard (Tulsa, OK)

October 24 --The Chameleon Room (Oklahoma City, OK)

October 25 -- Concert Pub North Metal Fest (Houston, TX)

October 30 – Brick By Brick (San Diego)

Focus on Metal 178 with Ann Boleyn of Hellion now online

Episode 178 - The Return of Hellion

On this weeks show we bring some classic American metal along with a dose of German power metal. First off we feature a chat with Ann Boleyn of Hellion and we follow that up with a talk with Piet Sielck of Iron Savior.

Grab it now from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, The Cast Iron Ring or on iTunes

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Hellion guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle releases the first single from his upcoming solo album, "Visions of Speed and Thunder".

Hellion guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle releases the first single from his upcoming solo album, "Visions of Speed and Thunder".

The new track, which is the title track of the album, features a guest appearance by Lords of the Trident vocalist, Fang VonWrathenstein.

"The full length album, which is the follow-up to Maxxxwell's well received 2013 "Full Metal Thunder" EP, is set to feature key tracks from each of Carlisle’s previous releases, fully re-mixed and re-mastered, plus several brand new tracks. Additional guest announcements and album release date coming soon."

Maxxxwell will also be making an appearance on Focus on Metal in the very near future to discuss this release as well as the latest from Hellion.

Visions of Speed and Thunder promotion video

For more information visit Maxxxwell Carlisle's official sites:

Official website
Facebook

HELLION ‘To Hellion And Back’ The Anthology- 2CD Anthology 1983-2014 due Tuesday, April, 1st 2014

Los Angeles-based female-fronted metallers HELLION have inked a contract with London-based HNE/CHERRY RED RECORDS.  The first of three HELLION albums set for release this year is a 2-disc anthology entitled TO HELLION AND BACK, which will be released on April 1, 2014, and the first 1,000 copies will be autographed by the band's singer, ANN BOLEYN.

TO HELLION AND BACK chronicles the band’s beginnings from 1982, to the present, and features new music from Hellion.  In 1983, when the term “female metal singer” did not exist, HELLION’s demo recordings (released as a self-titled Mini-LP) climbed to Number 6 in England’s rock charts.  In America, HELLION however was regarded by the corporate music world as “too heavy” for a band with a female singer.  Despite never releasing an album on a major record label, Hellion was the first female-fronted metal band to be featured on MTV and VH-1 and was also the first U.S. metal band to perform in the former-Soviet Union on a MONSTERS OF ROCK festival. 

TO HELLION AND BACK features a collection of fan-favourites, hard-to-find recordings, and previously unreleased tracks.  Among the collection are also two songs that were produced by RONNIE JAMES DIO at the legendary SOUND CITY recording studio.

The musicians enlisted by powerhouse vocalist Ann Boleyn for the new HELLION include drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, QUEENSRŸCHE, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES), keyboardist Scott Warren (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL), Swedish import bassist Bjorn Englen (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DIO DISCIPLES), and up-and-coming lead guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle. 

HELLION’s new tracks were produced by legendary British studio icon Ken Scott, who has produced iconic albums, including DAVID BOWIE's "Hunky Dory", "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars", "Aladdin Sane" and "Pinups". A top producer at Abbey Road Studios, Scott is also acknowledged as one of the five principal engineers for THE BEATLES.  He has engineered countless classic works, including GEORGE HARRISON's "All Things Must Pass", ELTON JOHN's "Madman Across The Water", "Honky Chateau" and "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player."  Other credits include gold and platinum albums by SUPERTRAMP, DAVID BOWIE, MISSING PERSONS, KANSAS, and more. Scott recently said of the comparison between working with David Bowie and Ann Boleyn: "Working with Bowie or working with Ann of HELLION, you've got sheer talent.” Acknowledging Boleyn as the driving force propelling the band, Scott notes: "Over the years, the musicians have changed. The one musician that has always been the same is Ann. So once again, it's new musicians. The one constant thing about HELLION is Ann, and her incredible voice."

Says Wright of working with Boleyn and HELLION: "She's tried to stay true to that heaviness and a certain darkness. She's sticking to the same formula, just different musicians though."

HELLION will tour in Europe, and the UK in 2014 and are expected to appear on a number of major festivals. The cover artwork was designed by Italian artist Gaetano Di Falco and inspired by the photography of P.G. Brunelli.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE 1. Backstabber 2. Driving Hard 3. Don’t Take No For An Answer 4. Break The Spell 5. Up From The Depths 6. Run For Your Life 7. Get Ready 8. Witching Hour 9. Screams In The Night 10. Upside Down Guitar Solo/ 11. The Hand 12. Bad Attitude 13. Tower Of Air

DISC TWO 1. Nevermore 2. Exciter 3. The Evil One 4. Breakdown 5. The Black Book 6. Living In Hell 7. Stormrider 8. Demon Attack 9. Resurrection/Will Not Go Quietly 10. Shit (Is Gonna Hit The Fan) 11. Dead and Gone 12. Dream Deceiver 13. Hell Has No Fury

The TO HELLION AND BACK CD will be available through The Omega Order for pre order, by visiting here:  

http://www.theomegaorder.com/hellion

To view HELLION's video blog, visit here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGIUpBo7ZzE&feature=youtu.be

Left to right:  Maxxxwell Carlisle (guitar), Simon Wright (drums), Bjorn Englen (bass), and Ann Boleyn (vocals).  Not pictured Scott Warren (keyboards).