KINGDOM COME CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

KINGDOM COME CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH 30^th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The hard rock band Kingdom Come was formed in1987 and quickly signed to Polydor Records. 

Kingdom Come released their first single "Get It On" which held a stranglehold on rock radio in early 1988, prompting their self-titled debut album to ship gold. 

The quintet, comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, and singer Lenny Wolf, took to the road immediately as part of the North American “Monsters of Rock” Tour alongside Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, and Dokken. In addition to touring and extensive radio airplay, they also became MTV favorites with such videos as "Get It On" and "What Love Can Be" helping the band to sell over two million debut albums worldwide.

 

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of that classic album prompting drummer James Kottak to revive Kingdom Come. 

Along with original members Danny Stag, Rick Steier, Johnny B. Frank, a tour to commemorate the success of the band and album is born. Original singer Lenny Wolf declined to participate in the tour, but wishes the rest of the guys all the success and best in the world! Keith St. John (formerly of Montrose & Lynch Mob) will be stepping up to fill that large void, “but is definitely up to the job” according to the band members.

 

Guitarist Danny Stag says, “...we all love each other like brothers, get along, and laugh a lot. It's like a miracle that this is finally happening!" Bassist Johnny B. Frank adds, “It was 30 years ago The Wolf recruited us, The Rock produced us, MTV aired us and Van Halen made us Monsters Of Rock. Grateful to Rock another day!!!" 

 

Kingdom Come will tour in 2018 – 2019 performing songs from their legendary debut album along with music from their second album In Your Face.

The Kingdom Come 2018 – 2019 line up:

 

•           Drummer James Kottak  

•           Bassist Johnny B. Frank            

•           Guitarist Danny Stag  

•           Guitarist Rick Steier   

•           Singer Keith St. John  

 

Confirmed Kingdom Come Tour Dates:

 

9/27 Seattle, WA – Club Sur Rocks

9/28 Vancouver, WA – Cascade Bar & Grill

9/29 Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver 

10/3 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go

10/5 Las Vegas, NV – Vamp’d

10/6 Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage

10/7 Scottsdale, AZ – BLK Live

10/8 Santa Fe, NM - Camel Rock Casino

10/11 St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theatre  w/ Special Guests Killer Dwarfs

10/12 Westland, MI – The Token Lounge

10/13 Versailles, OH – BMI Indoor Speedway  co-headlining with Autograph - special guests are Killer Dwarfs. 

10/14 Louisville, KY – Bourbon Hall 

10/17 Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s

10/18 Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

10/19 Baltimore, MD – Fish Head Cantina 

10/20 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance   ***Kingdom Come is direct support for Zebra

10/21 Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall

10/23 New Bedford, MA – Greasy Luck Brewpub 

10/26 Granite City, IL – Eddie’s Bar & Grill

10/27 Kansas City, MO – The Scene K.C. Rock Bar

 

Please visit the band’s website (www.KingdomComeBand.com) for information on VIP Meet and Greets.

 

VISIT KINGDOM COME ONLINE:

www.KingdomComeBand.com (current lineup)   

www.facebook.com/KingdomComeOfficial   

www.youtube.com/KingdomComeTV   

www.twitter.com/KingdomComeRock

www.instagram.com/kingdomcomeband

JACKYL CELEBRATE SILVER ANNIVERSARY WITH ‘25’ AND TOUR

It’s an incredible accomplishment when a rock band has been successful enough to reach the 25-year mark since the release of their first album.

And this year, raunchy southern rockers Jackyl have accomplished this feat, and are celebrating with an appropriately-titled compilation, ’25,’ which drops July 28 via Mighty Loud Records.

The 18-track set (which can be preordered via the band’s official site, jackyl.com) features such Jackyl radio hits as “Down on Me,” “The Lumberjack,” “Push Comes to Shove,” and “Favorite Sin,” as well as two previously unreleased tracks - a live rendition of “Redneck Punk,” as well as a cover of Black Oak Arkansas’ “Hot and Nasty.”

“At the time we first hit the scene, we were told by quite a few interviewers and fans that we sounded like a cross between Black Oak Arkansas and AC/DC,” explains Jackyl. “While we was very familiar with AC/DC, we were not with BOA. We went back and listened, and were blown away - so much so, that we recorded a cover of one of their most kick ass tunes, ‘Hot and Nasty,’ which is now finally getting its release on this comp.”

First bursting upon the scene with their self-titled, platinum-certified debut album in 1992, Jackyl has made a name for themselves as a killer live band that delivers night after night, and has continued to offer up good old fashioned blues boogie over the years, as evidenced on such subsequent albums as 1994’s gold-certified ‘Push Comes to Shove,’ all the way to their most recent release, 2016’s ‘Rowyco.’

“With this compilation, we are celebrating 25 years of Jackyl rock n’ roll - the fundamentals of rock n roll,” adds Jesse. “And beware - we are not slowing down anytime soon.”

‘25’ Tracklisting:

Down on Me
When Will It Rain
The Lumberjack
Push Comes to Shove
Secret of the Bottle
Dumb Ass Country Boy
Cut the Crap
Kill the Sunshine
My Moonshine Kicks Your Cocaine's Ass
Just Like a Negro (featuring DMC)
Screwdriver
Encore
Favorite Sin
Rally
Just Because I'm Drunk
Redneck Punk (Live) - previously unreleased
Hot and Nasty - previously unreleased

TOUR DATES:

Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Sturgis, SD  Full @ Throttle Saloon 
Friday, August 25, 2017 in Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill
Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Franklin, OH @ J.D. Legends 
Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI @ National H.O.G. Rally/Milwaukee Rally
Friday, September 8, 2017 in Hinckley, MN @ Grand Rocktember V Music Festival 
Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Ocean City, MD @ Cowboy Coast Country Saloon 
Friday, September 15, 2017 in Heath, OH @ Muddy Creek Saloon
Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Sunrise Beach, MO @ Pickleheads Roadhouse (Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest)
Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Augusta, GA @ The Country Club
Friday, September 22, 2017 in Savannah, GA @ The Stage on Bay
Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Cocoa Beach, FL @ 80's in the Park 
Friday, November 17, 2017 in Sioux City, IA @ Anthem at Hard Rock
Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Watseka, IL @ Watseka Theatre
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Friday, November 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN @ 8 Seconds Saloon
Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Green Bay, WI @ The Green Bay Distillery
Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Dubuque, IA @ Q Casino
Friday, December 1, 2017 in Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

www.jackyl.com

DIAMOND HEAD TO TOUR THE STATES WITH FIRST EVER USA FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

One of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, Diamond Head, will be returning to the States for tour dates in May and in August. From May 17-27, the band - led by co-founding member/guitarist Brian Tatler - will be playing headline shows (and two dates with Ross the Boss, as well as a performance at the Legions of Metal Festival in Chicago with Armored Saint, and an appearance at Rocklahoma in Oklahoma). And then from August 19-25, Diamond Head will return to the US for another festival appearance (Psycho Vegas 2017 in Las Vegas), as well as additional headlining gigs.  “Excited to be back in the US this spring, playing songs from the new album ‘Diamond Head’ along with many classics from Lightning To The Nations, Borrowed Time & Canterbury’.” -Brian Tatler, 5/4/17 As part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s, Diamond Head came up in the same scene as eventual global headliners Def Leppard and Iron Maiden. And while Diamond Head did not achieve the same commercial success as the aforementioned bands, they did influence countless subsequent musicians - especially Metallica, as it was a then-teenaged Lars Ulrich that befriended the band early on and became a major fan. Subsequently, Metallica has covered such Diamond Head classics as “Am I Evil,” “Helpless,” “The Prince,” and “It’s Electric” multiple times - on multiple platinum releases. In addition to performing these classics at their upcoming U.S. shows, expect to also hear material performed off their latest release - 2016’s self-titled offering. Their seventh studio albums overall, the album has become one of their most critically acclaimed of their entire career - as evidenced by Classic Rock Magazine saying, "It just fu*kin' rocks in glorious timeless fashion" and Metal Hammer simply adding, "This is rather excellent." And soon, many U.S. fans will get to see the legendary Diamond Head on a nearby concert stage.  "When we made 'Kill Em All', it was just Diamond Head and Motörhead"  Lars Ulrich - Metallica "We're a combination of the two heads, Diamond Head and Motörhead. The epic feel is definitely from Diamond Head, while the simplicity came from Motörhead."  James Hetfield – Metallica "I'm influenced by the likes of Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page and Brian Tatler".  Dave Mustaine - Megadeth DIAMOND HEAD LINE-UP 2017: Brian Tatler - Guitars  Rasmus Bom Andersen - Vocals  Abbz Abberley  - Guitars  Dean Ashton - Bass  Karl Wilcox - Drums  DIAMOND HEAD US TOUR 2017: Additional dates to be announced shortly. W   5/17 Columbus, OH      Ace of Cups Th  5/18 Indianapolis, IN     The Headquarters w/Ross The Boss F    5/19 Rock Island, IL      RIBCO S    5/20 Chicago, IL            Legions of Metal Festival w/Armored Saint  Su  5/21 Savage, MN          Neisens w/Ross The Boss                  M   5/22 Joliet, IL                 The Forge T    5/23 Newport, KY          Southgate House Th  5/25 Springfield, MO     Nathan P Murphy's S    5/27 Pryor, OK              Rocklahoma Festival                     S    8/19 Las Vegas, NV      Psycho Vegas 2017 Festival W   8/23 Portland, OR         Bossanova Ballrooms Th  8/25 Seattle, WA           El Corazon FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondHeadOfficial/ http://www.diamond-head.net

Night Demon Announce Upcoming Release "Darkness Remains via Century Media and tour with Anvil

Ventura, California based Metal outfit NIGHT DEMON have proclaimed their epic return in 2017, which comes in the form of the band's upcoming full length studio effort, Darkness Remains. The new album is the follow up to their debut record, Curse of the Damned, and is primed for an April 21st release on Century Media.

In addition to the impending release of Darkness Remains, Night Demon is also pleased to announce that they will be embarking on a US tour supporting the venerable likes of Anvil. The tour begins on March 2nd in Boston and will conclude on April 9th in Cleveland.The band will also be announcing a special album release show in Los Angeles

for April 17th.

Preorder Here

TOUR DATES

03/02/2017 - w/ Anvil - Great Scott - Boston - MA, US

03/03/2017 - w/ Anvil - Putnam Den - Saratoga Springs - NY

03/04/2017 - w/ Anvil - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia - PA

03/05/2017 - w/ Anvil - Webster Hall - New York - NY

03/07/2017 - Headline Show - Dingbatz - Clifton- NJ

03/09/2017 - w/ Anvil - Riffhouse Pub - Chesapeke, VA

03/10/2017 - w/ Anvil - Jammin Java - Vienna, VA

03/11/2017 - w/ Anvil - Reggie's 42nd St Tavern - Wilmington, NC

03/12/2017 - w/ Anvil - The Masquerade Atlanta GA

03/14/2017 - Headline Show - Churchill's Pub - Miami, FL

03/15/2017 - Headline Show - Kelly's Live - Sarasota, FL

03/16/2017 - w/ Anvil - Nighthawks - Jacksonville, FL

03/17/2017 - w/ Anvil - The State Theater - St Petersburg, FL

03/18/2017 - w/ Anvil - The West End Trading Co - Sanford, FL

03/22/2017 - w/ Anvil - Southport Hall - Jefferson, LA

03/23/2017 - w/ Anvil - White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX

03/24/2017 - w/ Anvil - The Korova - San Antonio, TX

03/25/2017 - w/ Anvil - Diamond Jim's Saloon - Arlington, TX

03/26/2017 - w/ Anvil - Grizzly Hall - Austin, TX

03/30/2017 - w/ Anvil - Lookout Lounge - Omaha, NB

03/31/2017 - w/ Anvil - Thunder Alley - Oklahoma City, OK

04/01/2017 - w/ Anvil - The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO

04/02/2017 - w/ Anvil - Gabe's - Iowa City, IA

04/03/2017 - Headline Show - The Mad Frog - Cincinatti, OH

04/04/2017 - Headline Show - Fubar - St Louis, MO

04/05/2017 - Headline Show - Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA

04/06/2017 - w/ Anvil -Token Lounge - Westland,  MI

04/07/2017 - w/ Anvil - The Metal Grill - Cudahy, WI

04/08/2017 - w/ Anvil - Reggies - Chicago, IL

04/09/2017 - w/ Anvil - Grog Shop - Cleveland , OH

04/17/2017 - Record Release Party - TBA - Los Angeles, CA

King's X re-issues, 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska' and 'Faith Hope Love', now available via Metal Blade Records; band set to kick off west coast tour this month

Progressive masters King's X recently re-issued two of their classic albums, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska (1989) and Faith Hope Love (1990), via Metal Blade Records. Both available as a double vinyl, Faith Hope Love has also been re-packaged on CD with two bonus live tracks recorded in Cleveland in 1992. To purchase these limited re-issues, please visit: http://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/kings-x 

King's X's second full-length, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, is based loosely on a short story by drummer Jerry Gaskill and is considered a landmark in the band's 30+ year history. Containing many fan favorites - such as the power ballad "Summerland", plus "Mission" and "The Burning Down" - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska also features the track "Pleiades", which is credited by guitarist Ty Tabor as being the genesis of the King's X sound when he presented the demo to the other band members a few years earlier. Additionally, the album track "Over My Head" received considerable play on MTV and radio, and ultimately set the trio up for broader success on subsequent releases. 

The follow-up to Gretchen Goes to Nebraska - Faith Hope Love - was released the next year in 1990 and landed in the Billboard Top 100, thus becoming the band's highest charting album at the time. Led by the radio single "It's Love", King's X also hit #6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart - their highest chart position! To-date, Faith Hope Love is still King's X's most commercially successful album, reaching gold status in the USA. 

This month, King's X will embark on a west coast tour in support of these classic albums (and more!), with Kings of Spade joining them on the run. See below for all dates. 

King's X tour dates

w/ Kings of Spade

Feb. 25 - Reno, NV - Psychedelic Ballroom and Jukejoint

Feb. 26 - Sacramento, CA - Crest Theatre

Feb. 27 - San Jose, CA - Rockbar Theater

Mar. 1 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go

Mar. 3 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House

Mar. 4 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage *

Mar. 5 - Corona, CA - M15 *

*=no Kings of Spade 

King's X online:

http://www.kingsxrocks.com

https://www.facebook.com/KingsXFanPage

Act of Defiance announces North American headlining tour, plus select dates with Hatebreed

After recently completing a North American tour with label-mates Allegaeon, plus some shows with Killswitch Engage right before the new year, Act of Defiance is ready to get back on the road again, for another headlining trek! Shawn Drover (drums) comments: "After just getting home from a great co-headlining tour with our good friends in Allegaeon, we are super stoked to get right back on the road for round 2, with our 2016 North American tour!!!! There were lots of cities that we were unable to play on our first go around, so this time we wanted to hit as many places as we can to keep promoting 'Birth And The Burial' shortly after the holiday season. We really want to tour as much as possible for this record and bring 100% true HEAVY METAL to as many people as possible. See you on the road!!!!" 

Following this tour, Act of Defiance will join Hatebreed in June for 7 special shows. See below for all upcoming dates! 

Act of Defiance tour dates

Jan. 28 - Fullerton, CA - Slidebar

Jan. 29 - Bakersfield, CA - The Gate

Jan. 30 - Fresno, CA - Audie's Olympic Tavern

Jan. 31 - San Francisco, CA - Milk Bar

Feb. 2 - Sacramento, CA - Starlite Lounge

Feb. 3 - Eugene, OR - Old Nick's

Feb. 4 - Portland, OR - Dante's

Feb. 5 - Seattle, WA - The Funhouse @ El Corazon

Feb. 6 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret 

Feb. 8 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigos

Feb. 9 - Regina, SK - The Exchange

Feb. 12 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry

Feb. 13 - Lombard, IL - Brauer House

Feb. 14 - Indianapolis, IN - The Headquarters

Feb. 16 - Newport, KY - Southgate House

Feb. 20 - Miami, FL - Axes & Anchors Cruise

Feb. 26 - Gainesville, FL - High Dive

Feb. 28 - Baton Rouge, LA - Lava Cantina 

Act of Defiance tour dates

w/ Hatebreed

Jun. 5 - Montreal, QC - Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre

Jun. 6 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House

Jun. 7 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre

Jun. 8 - Albany, NY - Upstate Concert Hall

Jun. 9 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground

Jun. 10 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Hearbreak Hotel

Jun. 11 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place 

Act of Defiance - featuring Chris Broderick (ex-Megadeth), Shawn Drover (ex-Megadeth), Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall/Times Of Grace) and Henry Derek (Scar The Martyr) - will be touring in support of their recently released album, Birth And The Burial. In a time of endless sub-genre classifications, Act of Defiance's debut delivers "perfectly produced, super slick slice of savage, technical modern thrash" (Terrorizer), that promises to "destroy your eardrums, as they are uncompromising and unrelenting metal at its very best" (Powerplay). To preview and purchase Birth And The Burial, please visit: http://www.metalblade.com/actofdefiance 

Act of Defiance line-up:

Chris Broderick - guitar

Henry Derek - vocals

Shawn Drover - drums

Matt Bachand - bass 

Act of Defiance online:

https://www.facebook.com/actofdefiancemusic

https://instagram.com/actofdefiance

https://twitter.com/actofdefiance1

https://twitter.com/chris_broderick

https://twitter.com/shawndrover

https://twitter.com/mattowsfall

https://twitter.com/totheboyelis 

JUDAS PRIEST SET TO ROCK U.S. AND CANADA THIS FALL

Due to the overwhelming success of Judas Priest's 17th studio effort overall, 'Redeemer of Souls' (which became the highest-charting album of their career, when it debuted on the Billboard 200 charts at #6), the band has announced a fall tour, which will hit the U.S. and Canada, from October 16th through November 12th. Supporting Priest on the U.S. dates and the Halifax engagement will be one of modern metal's top bands, Mastodon. 'Redeemer of Souls' also went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed releases of the band's career, with Rolling Stone stating, "Above all, 'Redeemer' is proof that Priest can still call themselves metal's defenders of the faith," while Revolver Magazine offered further praise, "Thus rejuvenated and recharged, the Metal Gods have delivered their strongest record in over a decade." Comprised of Rob Halford (vocals), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Richie Faulkner (guitar), Ian Hill (bass), and Scott Travis (drums), Judas Priest is responsible for some of heavy metal's all-time classic anthems ("Living After Midnight," "Breaking the Law," "You've Got Another Thing Coming," etc.) and albums ('British Steel,' 'Screaming for Vengeance,' 'Painkiller,' etc.).  Ever since the release of 'Redeemer of Souls,' Judas Priest has been taking their music all over the world. And they are not finished yet, with the announcement of these new dates! JUDAS PRIEST TOUR DATES: October 16th, 2015      Paso Robles, CA    Vina Robles Amp October 17th, 2015      Las Vegas, NV        The Pearl                      October 20th, 2015      San Francisco, CA  The Warfield Theatre October 21st, 2015      San Jose, CA           City National Civic                  October 23rd, 2015      Fresno, CA              William Saroyan Theater             October 24th, 2015      San Bernardino, CA  Knotfest                      October 27th, 2015      Vancouver, BC         Hard Rock Casino                 October 28th, 2015      Vancouver, BC         Hard Rock Casino                 October 31st, 2015       Regina, SK              Brandt Center                      November 1st, 2015     Winnipeg, MN          MTS Center                      November 3rd, 2015     Peoria, IL                 Civic Center                      November 6th, 2015     Huntington, NY      Paramount Theater                 November 7th, 2015     Newark, NJ              Prudential Center                 November 10th, 2015    Halifax, NS             Scotiabank Center              November 12th, 2015    Toronto, ON           Air Canada Center FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT: www.judaspriest.com www.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriest

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 

SOTO (Jeff Scott Soto) To Tour Europe In September

SOTO, featuring the legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY) embarking on a Eurpean tour 'Live In The Vertigo' beginning middle of September, in support of the new album 'Inside The Vertigo'. SOTO will be performing selections from JSS classic past. More details on the tour, special guest, support band, will be made available soon.

Upcoming SOTO 'Live In The Vertigo' tour dates:

16.9. Sala Boveda, Barcelona, Spain

17.9. Sala Lemon, Madrid, Spain

18.9. t.b.a., Seville, Spain

19.9. Festival, Alicante, Spain

20.9. Centro Civico Delicias, Zaragoza, Spain

24.9. Garage Deluxe, Munich, Germany

25.9. Hall of Fame, Wetzikon, Switzerland

26.9. Rock In Park/Legend Club, Milan, Italy

More dates to be announced soon.

Jeff Scott Soto is one of today’s premier rock frontmen and vocalists and a union of hotshot young musicians: Jorge Salan (lead guitar), BJ (keyboards, guitars), David Z (bass) and Edu Cominato (drums), bring you a slamming blend of melody and muscle in some of the freshest power metal to surface in years present. Together they are SOTO.

SOTO recently released a music video for the track “Break”, featured on the new album, Inside The Vertigo. The video, directed by Thiago Kiss, can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ivgSA4V6gf0

www.facebook.com/SOTOofficial

www.facebook.com/JeffScottSoto

Armored Saint Stream New Album Online

New interviews to air on Full Metal Jackie and SiriusXM

Los Angeles, California's Armored Saint are set to release their seventh studio album next week. The album, Win Hands Down, is all things Armored, a vintage crush of classic power propelled by a cathartic blast of life in the year 2015. The album is scheduled for release on June 2nd in North America, with release dates for June 1st in Europe/UK, and May 29th in DE/CH/AT. A limited number of European deluxe box set bundles have been imported for North American fans. Those bundles are going fast and can be ordered now at metalblade.com/armoredsaint, along with double vinyl of the new album. While there, check out the brand new music video for the title track from Win Hands Down, then watch the newly released behind the scenes HERE.

Head over now to metalblade.com/armoredsaint to jam this amazing album in its entirety below it's available in stores. John Bush will be a guest on the Full Metal Jackie radio show this weekend! Find a station airing/streaming the show: http://bit.ly/1J76LXu

John Bush (vocals) and Joey Vera (bass) also recently dropped by SiriusXM's NYC headquarters to hang with Liquid Metal host Jose Mangin for an interview and to host their own Takeover of the channel playing music from Anthrax, King's X, Pantera, Fates Warning and more! In addition to this hour special, John and Joey will be introducing songs off Win Hands Down all week on Liquid Metal starting on Tuesday morning June 2nd and airing through Sunday night June 7th.

SiriusXM Channel 40 - Liquid Metal

Tuesday, June 2nd @ 5pm ET

Tuesday, June 2nd @ 8pm ET

Thursday, June 4th @ 12pm ET

Saturday, June 6th @ 9pm ET

***Also available on SiriusXM On Demand***

ARMORED SAINT will wrap up their run with the legendary Saxon this weekend before heading to European Festivals. The group will also only be performing one, very special headlining date in the US this year and it's in Las Vegas at Count's Vamp'd Rock Bar and Grill on July 11th, so don't miss out if you are in the area. Either see below or head over to facebook.com/thearmoredsaint for all tour dates and additional information.

ARMORED SAINT is frontman John Bush and bassist Joey Vera, guitarist Phil Sandoval and his brother, drummer Gonzo Sandoval and guitarist Jeff Duncan - five masters of metal that combine to forge one of the genre's most criminally-unsung forces.

**Limited Edition Import**

CD Track Listing

01. Win Hands Down

02. Mess

03. An Exercise in Debauchery

04. Muscle Memory

05. That Was Then, Way Back When

06. With a Full Head of Steam

07. In an Instant

08. Dive

09. Up Yours

10. Dive (Deep Remix) - Bonus Track

DVD Contents

01. Keep It True VII Festival (2009)

02. Win Hands Down (Production Video)

BOX SET INCLUDES:

+ "Win Hands Down" Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Digibook

+ Armored Saint Playing Cards

+ Custom Poker Dollars

+ Armored Saint Game Board 2-Sided Poster

ARMORED SAINT

Tour with Saxon

05/29 San Jose, CA Rockbar

05/30 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

06/19 Clisson, FR Hellfest

07/11 Las Vegas, NV Counts' Vamp'd Rock Bar and Grill

07/30 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air

08/02 Munich, DE Free & Easy Festival

08/03 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg w/ Queensryche

08/04 Eindhoven, NL Effenaar w/ Queensryche

08/06 London, GB Electric Ballroom w/ Queensryche

08/07 Derby, GB Bloodstock Festival

08/08 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Festival

12/04 Hamburg, DE Waterkant X-Mas Bash

12/05 Oberhausen, DE Ruhrpott Metal Meeting

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THE RODS announce US and European tour dates / BENEDICTUM vocalist Veronica Freeman as special guest.

American 80's heavy metal power trio THE RODS have announced a string of dates in the United States and Europe during April and May 2015.

The Rods will feature a guest performance from BENEDICTUM vocalist Veronica Freeman, ("The V") during selective shows.

+ US show featuring "The V".

++ European shows featuring "The V".

April 24 - Suzy's Tavern - Auburn, New York - +
May 2 - Ragnarokkr Festival, Chicago, Illinois
May 23 - Heavy Sound Festival - Poperinge, Belgium - ++
May 25 - Sounds - Lubeck, Germany - ++
May 28 - Muskelrock Festival, Tyrolen, Sweden - ++
June 13 - Pines Pavilion - Endicott, New York - Opening for Queensryche
June 20 - Dio Day, Cortland, New York

The Rods will be on the road promoting their latest critically acclaimed independently released album "Vengeance".

For the latest news, visit both The Rods and Benedictum official websites.

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WOVENWAR to team up with SYLOSIS for European tour in May

WOVENWAR are excited to return to Europe in May for a club tour as direct support to SYLOSIS! Tickets and dates are listed now on wovenwar.com/tour.

Comments the band: "If we lads in Wovenwar had a pence for every great show memory experienced in the Europe, our trousers'd be loaded with one or two quid… each. Off our trolleys in enthused anticipation of our upcoming tour, we look forward to performing many more wonderful moments with you lot. Cheers!"

SYLOSIS

+ WOVENWAR

+ guests

12/05/15 FR - Paris - O'Sullivans

13/05/15 NL - Haarlem - Patronaat

14/05/15 BE - Vosselaar - Biebob

15/05/15 DE - Aschaffenburg - Colos Saal

16/05/15 DE - Karlsruhe - Stadtmitte

17/05/15 DE - München - Strom 

19/05/15 CH - Aarau - Kiff

20/05/15 IT - Milano - Factory

21/05/15 AT - Wien - Szene

22/05/15 DE - Nürnberg - Rockfabrik

23/05/15 DE - Berlin - Magnet

24/05/15 DE - Hamburg - Logo

25/05/15 DE - Köln - Underground

WOVENWAR will also play five headlining shows in the UK!

WOVENWAR

+ AS LIONS

27/05/15 UK - Nottingham - Rock City

28/05/15 UK - Manchester - Sound Control

29/05/15 UK - London - Underworld

30/05/15 UK - Bristol - Exchange

31/05/15 UK - Glasgow - Kingtut's

Make sure to check out the latest video from WOVENWAR "Death to Rights." The clip was directed by Josh Klein and Nick Hipa. Check it out now directly at Loudwire.com HERE.

If you haven't had a chance to check out the stunning debut offering from WOVENWAR, you are truly missing out on one of the most impactful metal albums in years. The band kicked off 2015 on a massive North American tour alongside Periphery and Nothing More to nothing but rave reviews.

WOVENWAR's self-titled debut was released in August of 2014 and landed at #36 on the Billboard Top 200 charts. On iTunes, the album peaked at #2 on the rock charts, and #1 on the metal charts during its week of release. In Germany the album landed on position 41 in the official Media Control Charts.

Revolver Magazine heralded the album as "more multifaceted than anything by As I Lay Dying," and Decibel Magazine added that "WOVENWAR sounds confident, vital, and even liberated on this splendid debut."

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Finnish Folk Metal Titans ENSIFERUM Announce North American Tour With Korpiklaani

One Man Army Full-Length To Drop Next Tuesday

Finnish folk metal titans, ENSIFERUM, will return to North America this Spring on a co-headlining tour with country-mates, Korpiklaani. Scheduled to commence on May 6th in Los Angeles, the band will level nearly two dozen cities with the trek coming to a close on May 29th in New York City. Additional support will be provided by Trollfest. The tour follows the band's European march alongside Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum next month. Tickets are on sale today. See all confirmed dates below.

ENSIFERUM will be touring in support of their One Many Army full-length, set to drop in North America this Tuesday via Metal Blade Records. Crowned "warlike and fiery" by MetalSucks, ENSIFERUM's predominantly analog-recorded One Man Army wields eleven stunning tracks of the band's signature synthesis of Viking, folk and power metal swathed in fantastical themes of Scandinavian lore, captured by award-winning producer Anssi Kippo (Children Of Bodom, Impaled Nazarene, Entwine etc.) at Astia-Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland.

In anticipation of its release, the band recently partnered with Spotfiy to bring fans a stream of the record in its entirety. Hosted by Decibel Magazine, each day Spotify added an additional One Man Army track to their player leading up to the record's final descent. Listen to One Man Army, now streaming in its entirety, at THIS LOCATION.

ENSIFERUM w/ Frosttide:

2/27/2015 Pakkahuone - Tampere, FI

2/28/2015 Rytmikorjaamo - Seianajoki, FI

3/06/2015 Lutakko - Jyvaskyla, FI

3/07/2015 Nosturi - Helsinki, FI

w/ Craving:

3/10/2015 Schlachthof - Lingen, DE ("Fan Appreciation Show" by EMP)

w/ Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum:

3/11/2015 Zeche - Bochum, DE

3/12/2015 Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, DE

3/13/2015 Backstage - München, DE

3/14/2015 Masters of Rock Café - Zlin, CZ

3/15/2015 Club 202 - Budapest, HU

3/16/2015 Szene - Wien, AT

3/18/2015 Live Club - Milan, IT

3/19/2015 Les Docks - Lausanne, CH

3/20/2015 La Laiterie - Strasbourg, FR

3/21/2015 Z7 - Pratteln, CH

3/22/2015 Ninkasi Kao - Lyon, FR

3/23/2015 Le Bataclan - Paris, FR

3/24/2015 O2 Academy Islington- London, UK

3/25/2015 Patronaat - Haarlem, NL

3/26/2015 Hedon - Zwolle, NL

3/27/2015 Biebob - Vosselaar, BE

3/28/2015 Tivoli - Bremen, DE

3/29/2015 Grünspan - Hamburg, DE

3/30/2015 Vega - Copenhagen, DK

3/31/2015 Göta Källare - Stockholm, SE

4/01/2015 Sticky Fingers - Gothenburg, SE

4/02/2015 Inferno Metal Festival - Oslo, NO

w/ Korpiklaani, Trollfest:

5/06/2015 House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA [tickets]

5/07/2015 Slim's - San Francisco, CA [tickets]

5/08/2015 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR [tickets]

5/09/2015 El Corazon - Seattle, WA [tickets]

5/10/2015 Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver, BC [tickets]

5/12/2015 Republik - Calgary, AB [tickets]

5/13/2015 Union Hall - Edmonton, AB [tickets]

5/15/2015 Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO [tickets]

5/16/2015 Bourbon Theater - Lincoln, NE [tickets]

5/17/2015 Mill City Nights - Minneapolis, MN [tickets]

5/18/2015 Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL [tickets]

5/19/2015 Agora Theater - Cleveland, OH [tickets]

5/20/2015 Opera House - Toronto, ON [tickets]

5/21/2015 Mavericks - Ottawa, ON [tickets]

5/22/2015 Club Soda - Montreal, QC [tickets]

5/23/2015 Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC [tickets]

5/24/2015 Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA [tickets]

5/26/2015 Mr. Small's Theater - Pittsburgh, PA [tickets]

5/27/2015 Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD [tickets]

5/28/2015 Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA [tickets]

5/29/2015 Irving Plaza - New York, NY [tickets]

2015 Summer Festivals:

8/13/2015 Rockstadt Extremefest - Rasnov, DE

6/19-21/2015 Hellfest - Clisson, FR

7/30-8/1/2015 Wacken Open Air - Wacken, DE

8/06-08/2015 Party San Open Air - Schlotheim, DE

8/08/2015 IntoThe Grave Festival - Leeuwarden, NL

8/09/2015 Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-On-Trent, GB

8/13-15/2015 Summer Breeze - Dinkelsbühl, DE

Forged in 1995 as a trio by guitarist/vocalist Markus Toivonen, and presently featuring current and former members of October Falls, Rapture, Norther, Barathrum and Sinergy, ENSIFERUM has been flying the flag of epic, folk-infused death metal high and proud for two decades. The band's One Man Army full-length will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records on February 24th, 2015 and includes an accompanying four-track bonus CD. Preorder bundles for One Man Army are currently available at metalblade.com/ensiferum where you'll also find the band's recently debuted "One Man Army" video and companion making-of footage. For iTunes preorders, point your browser to itunes.apple.com/album/id956849251.

"Finland's ENSIFERUM have long traded in their designation as a 'folk metal' group, but on the band's sixth studio album the metal side of that label is decidedly dominant. And it's epic metal at that: 'One Man Army' blasts forth with symphonic guitar orchestrations, double-time drum gallops, quick-changing dynamics and operatic vocal chorales that would make 19th century homeboys Pacius and Sibelius proud." -- Revolver

"ENSIFERUM have produced their most polished album to date; one that bulges with bombast and rages with frostbitten grit… these northern sword-wielders are close to finding the perfect recipe for taking folk into the mainstream of metal - all without losing a shred of authenticity." - Metal Hammer

"…warlike and fiery…a perfect example of the band's standout sound: it's definitely a genre piece, but it's the best of its kind." - MetalSucks

"One Man Army is ENSIFERUM at their finest. The three years between releases worked to the band's benefit as their execution and adventurous songwriting finds them with a renewed passion and energy." - About.com

"Like a powerful drink, after twenty years, ENSIFERUM keeps the strength intact and adds a bit of a sweet scent in this new release." - Against Magazine

"ENSIFERUM has become one of folk metal's finest acts…ENSIFERUM's music awakens one's inner warrior… it's a pity fighting to the death with swords and battle axes is illegal nowadays." -- Loudwire

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