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Asia News | Announces 30th Anniversary Tour Dates

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Asia

Asia has announced a complete list of dates for the upcoming U.S. tour celebrating its 30th anniversary. The trek, which kicks off October 17 in Red Bank, New Jersey, is scheduled to visit 25 cities through a November 23 show in Manistee, Michigan. The band features its original lineup — former King Crimson singer/bassist John Wetton, Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer Carl Palmer, Yes guitarist Steve Howe and Yes/ex-Buggles keyboardist Geoffrey Downes.

In conjunction with the anniversary, the prog-rock supergroup will release a new studio effort titled XXX on July 3. The first single from the album, “Face on the Bridge,” was released this past week and a video for the tune is viewable now online.

10/17 — Red Bank, NJ, Count Basie
10/18 — Boston, MA, Wilbur Theater
10/19 — Westbury, NY, Westbury Theater
10/20 — Philadelphia, PA, Keswick
10/21 — Wilmington, DE, Opera House
10/23 — Verona, NY, Turning Stone Casino
10/25 — Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield Playhouse
10/26 — Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun
10/27 — New York, NY, Best Buy Theater
10/28 — York, PA, Strand Capital
10/30 — Annapolis, MD, Rams Head On Stage
10/31 – Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Hall of Homestead
11/1 — Royal Oak, MI, Royal Oak
11/2 — St. Charles, IL, Arcada Theatre
11/3 — Sloan, IA, Winnavegas Casino Showroom
11/8 — Santa Ynez, CA, Chumash Casino
11/9 — Agoura Hills, CA, Canyon Club
11/10 — Las Vegas, NV, Green Valley Casino
11/11 — San Juan Capistrano, CA, Coach House
11/13 — Scottsdale, AZ, Talking Stick Casino
11/16 — Dallas, TX, Granada Theater
11/17 — Austin, TX, One World Theatre (two shows)
11/20 — Clearwater, FL, Capitol Theatre
11/21 — Orlando, FL, Fl Plaza Theatre
11/23 — Manistee, MI, Little River Casino Resort

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/21/asia-announces-30th-anniversary-tour-dates-new-releases/

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Dearly Beloved and Die Mannequin announce Cross Canada tour

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

DEARLY BELOVED and DIE MANNEQUIN announce new albums, new label, cross-Canada tour together

Die Mannequin

Die Mannequin

11-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Thunder Bay ON Crocks
13-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Winnipeg MB Pyramid
15-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Calgary AB Dickens Pub
16-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Edmonton AB Pawn Shop
18-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Vancouver BC Cobalt
19-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Nanaimo BC Queen’s Hotel
20-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Victoria BC Club 919
23-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Lethbridge AB The Rhythm House
24-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Regina SK The Exchange
25-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Brandon MB North Hill Inn
30-May-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Ottawa ON Zaphod Beeblebrox
15-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Toronto ON Mod Club
16-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Peterborough ON Red Dog
21-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Windsor ON Dominion House
22-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin London ON Call The Office
23-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved/Die Mannequin Guelph ON Vinyl
24-Jun-12 Dearly Beloved only St. Catharines ON Scene Festival

Chaos, tempered by love and delivered with great fury. That’s Dearly Beloved. And when they collide with their friends in Die Mannequin what you have is a pairing of daring, gargantuan rock bands, stomping all over North America on tours, leaving past record labels round the bend, and finally – coming together for what could already be the Canadian Rock Tour of the Year.
Newly signed to eOne Music Canada, Dearly Beloved’s new album Hawk vs Pigeon was recorded in Joshua Tree, California at Rancho De La Luna and the band’s Phoebe Street Studios. Coming out on May 22nd, the album is dominated by band member Rob Higgins’ rebirth of sorts and a disappearance to the desert for a recharge and a rethink on mortality. Partner in music and life-long friend Niva Chow and new drummer Gavin Maguire extend the spirit of barrier-trashing rock innovation, coming together for what is most certainly their most fully-formed album of their career. Hawk vs. Pigeon features guest appearances by Dave Catching of Eagles Of Death Metal /Earthlings?, Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene and Patrick Pentland of Sloan.
Cutting his teeth in seminal indie rock bands like Change of Heart and Tristan Psionic while Niva was wowing crowds in the punk band, Sticky Rice, their chops were put to good use on Dearly Beloved’s first LP, You Are The Jaguar”, where the band played 40 shows in 60 days across Canada in 2007, and a slew of shows in the US with Juliette Lewis and Sloan to promote their They Will Take Up Serpents album in 2011.
At the centerpiece of Hawk vs. Pigeon is a genuine heart-stopper – “To Better Days” an intensely personal song of inspiration and future building in more ways than one. Care and Tony from Die Mannequin perform on the song, and it’s a call to arms that resonates with both bands.
Die Mannequin is a group not without their own dramas. They started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, How to Kill. Death from Above 1979′s Jesse F. Keeler took care of the drum duties as well as production. Die Mannequin opened for Guns N’ Roses on the Canadian dates of their 2006 North American Tour, and supported Sum 41 on their Strength in Numbers tour during the fall of 2007.
2009’s Fino + Bleed marked Die Mannequin’s first true studio album, and things get a little bit eventful after that. The record was produced by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children Of Bodom, No Doubt) and mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne) and features Jack Irons (Pearl Jam, RHCP, The Wallflowers) on drums. Two massive tours followed, one headlining, and one supporting Marilyn Manson.
In 2010 director Bruce McDonald started to work on his acclaimed film Hard Core Logo sequel – Die Mannequin was his first choice in carrying the torch of the original films’ group which featured Hugh Dillon as Joe Dick. In this follow-up film Bruce McDonald (reprising his role as himself), sets out to follow Care Failure (who claims to be channeling the spirit of Joe Dick) and her band Die Mannequin out to Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan in the dead of winter to document their new recording at the famous Danceland ballroom. While filming Hard Core Logo 2, Bruce set up the production so that the band was actually recording new tracks live off the studio floor with legendary Canadian producer Peter Moore (Neil Young, Diana Krall, Cowboy Junkies). HCLII wrapped up production 2011 and is now set to hit theaters across Canada this week and will launch Die Mannequin onto a whole new fanbase.
On June 12th, The Danceland EP entitled features new songs along with tracks recorded during the filming of Hard Core Logo 2. The music is raw and stunning, and represents a group that is starting to enter the zenith of their career.
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Ozzy Osbourne & Friends | Tour Dates Issued and New Promo Photo

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ozzy Osbourne and Friends

Ozzy Osbourne and Friends

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer’s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.’s Download festival.

So as not to let the promoters and fans down, SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH European dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS. These “first-ever” OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by “special guest” musicians, including Geezer Butler (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former Ozzy bandmember Zakk Wylde. In addition, Ozzy will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other “special guests” set to join the tour at various stops along the way.

OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS tour dates:

May 23 – Helsinki, Finland – Hartwall Arena
May 25 – Stockholm, Sweden – Stadium
May 27 – Jelling, Denmark – Jelling Festival
May 29 – Bergen, Norway – Bergen Calling Festival
May 31 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
Jun. 02 – Malmo, Sweden – Malmo Stadium
Jun. 04 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
Jun. 06 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
Jun. 15 – Vitoria, Spain – Azkena Rock Festival
Jun. 17 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
Jun. 22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 24 – Milan, Italy – Gods of Metal Festival
Jun. 26 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
Jun. 28 – Belgrade, Serbia – USCE Park
Jul. 01 – Athens, Greece – Rockwave Festival – Terra

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173851

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Blink 182 News | Cancels Tour Dates for North America

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Blink 182

Blink 182

Blink 182 have been forced to cancel their upcoming North American stint that was set to kick off next week. Only two dates are set to be rescheduled. Those happen to be the shows that were originally slated to take place tonight and tomorrow tonight at Thackerville, OK’s Winstar Casino. Yes, the cancellations include their headlining appearance at Asbury Park’s Bamboozle Music Festival and no, you will not be able to obtain a refund. My Chemical Romance have been booked as their replacement.

The last minute scrap is due to drummer Travis Barker needing an urgent tonsillectomy. The recovery period apparently extends beyond the previously scheduled tour dates. You can find all of the affected shows and info on refunds below.

Refunds for these performances will be available at point of purchase. Any tickets purchased at Ticketmaster or Billetech will be automatically credited back to the credit card used to make the order.

Cancelled tour dates

May 15 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY
May 17 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH
May 18 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT
May 19 at The Bamboozle in Asbury Park, NJ
May 20 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA
May 22 at Colisee Pepsi Arena in Quebec City, Canada

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Korn News | Announce New North American Tour Dates

May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Korn

Jonathan Davis

Korn have just announced a string of June dates that will take them through the Northeast, Midwest, and even Canada. Openers on the tour include frontman Jonathan Davis DJing as his alter ego J Devil, as well as dubstep talent Sluggo. Ticket information and special VIP packages can found at korn.com.

Current Korn tour dates w/ Sluggo, J Devil:

MAY 2012
TUE 8 Huntington, NY The Paramount
THU 10 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom

JUST ANNOUNCED:

JUNE 2012

FRI 15 Quebec, CANADA Montebello Festival *
SAT 16 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
SUN 17 Wallingford, CT The Dome at Oakdale Theatre
TUE 19 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
WED 20 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s
SUN 24 Minneapolis, MN Myth
MON 25 Fargo, ND Concert Hall @ The Venue
WED 27 Missoula, MT Big Sky Brewery
FRI 29 Dawson Creek, BC EnCana Events Center
SAT 30 Gibbons, AB Boonstock Festival *

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/05/09/korn-way-too-far-video/

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New Robert Johnson Animated Video to celebrate the Legends Birthday

May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

While it may forever be in doubt whether Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his talent, the musical legacy that he left behind is undoubtable. He influenced an entire generation of Rock and Roll including bands like The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin. Eric Clapton heralded him as “the most important blues singer that ever lived”.

While not reaching mainstream success in his own lifetime, in the years following his mysterious poisoning he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an early influence as well as being credited by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke as one of the top five greatest guitarists of all time.

The Music Matters campaign aims to get people thinking about the story behind the music they listen to. It aims to highlight not only the skills of artists but the cast of producers, engineers, technicians, and many others working behind the scenes.

To help consumers make the ethical choice when looking for music online, a Music Matters trust mark has been developed to certify legitimate digital music services and leading music retailers. For more information, please visit www.whymusicmatters.org

http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/172460/9

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