Vougan Unspeakable

When a band is formed, things usually go with the flow naturally, as the time goes by. However, having an objective, a previous planning is something that can help effectively. This is the case of Vougan, band which had its base formed in July, 2005 by former members of Dark Avenger, Acácio Carvalho, G Zus e Hugo Santiago. The line-up was fulfilled in September the same year and set up with Acácio Carvalho (drums), G Zus (bass), Hugo Santiago (guitars), Rafael Galvão (keyboards, ex-Dark Avenger) and Carlos Zema (vocals, Heaven's Guardian). 

About the music, the musicians set as a main goal to work towards the highest versatility, without setting limits in the creative process. Thus, the search for a unique sound was determining. In search of a free style away from the labels Metal owns, the band attempted to add Heavy Metal, Melodic Metal, Brazilian Music, Classical Music, Power Metal, Progressive Rock and even Thrash Metal elements to their music. Though, the most important thing in this process was the freedom of writing spontaneously, without any worry about trends. 

After the rehearsal time, the band has recorded the song "Silent Souls" for the release of their official web site. During this time, Rafael Galvão ended up being replaced by the keyboardist Felipe K.. Then, Vougan have decided to record the other songs and the result was the single "Silent Souls", released in 2006 and produced by Gustavo Vazquez. 

Even containing only 5 tracks, this EP got the best reviews from the especialized press worldwide, becoming the highlight of several magazines and webzines in 2006 and 2007. 

When they started touring, Vougan has settled down and played gigs which provided them more consistency, being the opening act for the Dutch band After Forever, on October 11th 2006, in Brasília (BR) the highlight of the tour. 

At the end of 2007 the band released their first album, called "Mind Exceeding". This album has written a new page on brazilian heavy metal history, getting excellent reviews and reaching horizons that less heavy metal bands had gotten till then. The album was also released in Japan by the record label "Soundholic" in july 23rd 2008.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.vougan.com 

Contact: vougan@vougan.com 

http://www.myspace.com/vougan

JERICKO ROSE LET'S GET BACK TO ROCK

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RATT SIGN TO LOUD & PROUD/ROADRUNNER

New York, NY – April 6, 2009 – Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records announced today the signing of a worldwide deal with Los Angeles hard rockers RATT. The band is set to begin recording its first new material since 1999’s self-titled album this spring.


One of the most popular rock acts of the past 20 years, RATT’s brand of hook-driven melodic rock helped shape the LA metal scene. The band boasts a deep catalog of hits including smashes like “Round and Round,” “Lay It Down,” “You’re In Love,” “Lack of Communication” and “Wanted Man” which are beloved by fans the world over. The band has gone on to sell millions of albums worldwide. With 1984’s mega-platinum debut Out of the Cellar celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the band is looking forward to starting a new chapter with new music to complement the impressive legacy they have established over two-plus decades.


“This deal is a great opportunity for us to get our new music to RATT fans worldwide,” says frontman Stephen Pearcy.
“We are super excited about the new material!”

Over the past two years, RATT has toured the world in support of their releases Tell The World- The Very Best Of Ratt and their first ever DVD, Videos from the Cellar- The Atlantic Year. During this time, the current lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer, Robbie Crane and Carlos Cavazo played shows in Australia, Colombia and Peru for the first time in their careers.


“The fans deserve the credit for making this happen. When we saw the band in concert and witnessed their passion and excitement, it was obvious that the time was right for RATT to make new music,” says Tom Lipsky, Loud & Proud President.


Guitarist Warren DeMartini adds, “we look forward to working with our friend and veteran record exec Tom Lipsky.
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The new album is set for a fall release and will be supported by a world tour.

Qantice

Qantice : 1st album trailer


http://www.myspace.com/qantice

Gotthard - Anytime Anywhere

Official video clip from the Lip Service album

VIOLENT DISEASE

Violent Disease was formed in early 2008 by Stratos D.(vocals),Dimitris(guitars),George(bass) & Crish(drums).
Our first song recordered in the summer of 2008 at Noise Factory Studio.
After some changes in our style,we decided to play in a more neo-thrash way

Upcoming Shows

12 Apr 2009 0:00 New song recording!! @ Noise Factory Studio 24 Apr 2009 19:00 TEXAS NECROPOLIS - w/ Scarfade/Dark Vision/Evidence Of Pain/Doom Guard @ TEXAS NECROPOLIS - Athens 27 Jun 2009 20:00 AN Club - w/ Nyreid/Simple Disorder/Never Ending Pain/T.B.A. @ AN Club - Athens 11 Jul 2009 20:00 w/ One Last Enemy/Total Riot/Unmasking The Betrayer/Decency Defied/T.B.A. T.B.A. - Athens

Bad Side - Hit Me

BAD SIDE

is

Melissa "Lissa" Krahnke - The Voice, All Pianos, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Background Vocals & Saxophone

and

Jason Mapes - Lead, Rhythm, Acoustic & Slide Guitars, Background Vocals, Additional Keyboards and Programming

with

Jonah Brockman - Drums & Vocals (live gigs)





and

Paxton Olney - Bass & Vocals (live gigs)

Petition for Journey's Induction to RNR Hall Of Fame

We the undersigned, mindful of our right and duty to preserve the
interest of the rock group Journey, do hereby petition the Nominating
Committee of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to nominate and induct the
aforementioned into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 


Journey's music has been a shining light to our lives and in the music
business for over 20 plus years. Their inspiration and dedication to
their fans is unsurpassed and continues today. Thus by signing this
petition, we thus implore the Nominating Committee to hear, and act
immediately upon our collective voice of reason and to support our
commitment to this band. Thus, nominating and inducting, Journey into
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 


PLEASE - Your name and email address are required to make your vote count! 



The phrase "Please add my name to the petition" must be included in the comment area. 



We The Undersigned: 



Sincerely, 



The Undersigned 

Sign Petition

FIREFALLDOWN COMMISSIONED

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Firefalldown  - 'Commissioned' by Firefalldown on MUZU.

Pino Scotto feat Le Vibrazioni DIO DEL BLUES

MICHAEL WILTON

συνεντευξη με τον michael wilton κιθαριστα των queensryche

ΠΗΓΗ  http://www.rockrebelmagazine.com/

AngelDevil: Hi Michael, nice to talk to you. It's kind of you to take the time to answer my questions.

Michael: So nice to talk to you.

 

AngelDevil: Let’s talk about your new album "American Soldier". This is a concept album inspired by veterans’ stories examines the consequences of war from the soldiers. So, what inspired you guys to write about this subject? I think it must has been very emotional...

Michael: We have noticed through out are years of touring that a majority of our fans are or were in the military. Thus the seed was sown and our singer Geoff Tate began interviewing various military personnel. He than came to the band with a conceptual idea that is based on the stories of soldiers. Since we all have family that has served in the military this was a no brainer.

 

AngelDevil: How long did it take the "American Soldier"- writing, recording and a process?

Michael: My process took about 2 months of solid recording. There were about 15-20 demos that had to be worked out. That was back in April of 08. We were in heavy fly-out tour mode so it was a fragmented recording schedule.

AngelDevil: "If I Were A King" is the first single, do you think there’s a track on the album that best represents this work?

Michael: I like “at 30,000 feet” It has the  mellow grand Queensryche intro than blasts into a Mincrime-ish chorus section than transcends into a rage for order like double solo section.

 

AngelDevil: And are you gonna make a video from this album?

Michael: We filmed a video for the first single “If I were king” You should be able to view it on the internet.

 

AngelDevil: What did you guys think when Mike decided to leave the band?And do you think about getting another guitar player now?

Michael: I was a bit surprised because I knew nothing of this. I can only wish the very best for Stone. He is a class act and a good friend. We had a limited amount of time for a replacement. I talked to a few guitar friends of mine but it was to arduous of a task to learn 40 Queensryche songs in 6 weeks so GT suggested the guy who was in his solo band since he basically knew the bulk of our material.

 

AngelDevil: How do you see your previous albums? Are they snapshots of your personae at the time, steps in a linear evolution... Good memories...

Michael: Queensryche s longevity is an enigma in itself. I am thankful that we have been able to create and perform music for so many years. I view Queensryche as a work in progress. The fact that 4 guys can still get together with different musical influences and different egos and churn out music defies the industry standard.

 

AngelDevil: Which is the song that comes close to your personality ?

Michael: There are so many songs that touch me deeply in side all for different reasons.

 

AngelDevil: Do you plan any solo albums?

Michael: Yes, I have another Soulbender album that is half finished and a solo project that I just started. So expect this to be a very busy year for the WHIP.

 

 

AngelDevil: Which were the most important steps in your life and your career as a musician?

Michael: This may sound corny but I believed in myself, or who I thought I was. I am a very visual person so I had a burning passion to fulfill my goals. I definitely discovered a discipline that kept me grounded and on track.

 

 

AngelDevil: If I asked you to choose a few guitarists that influenced your style and approach to playing, who would they be?

Michael: Well I started listening at a young age to Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Al Dimeola, Jimmy Page to name a few.

 

AngelDevil: Which feelings you want your fans have when you play?

Michael: I would want a crowd to feel passionate about the music and enjoy themselves.

 

AngelDevil: Who is Michael Wilton in his daily life?

Michael: A husband, a Dad and Master of the universe.

 

AngelDevil: Any last comments you want to make?

Michael: Thank you for the years of support and I hope you can catch us on our upcoming tour.

 

AngelDevil: I wanna sincerely thank you for this interview opportunity with you. . It has been an honor and a pleasure. See you at the Gods Of Metal in Monza - Italy.

 

Discography

The Warning - 1984

Rage for Order - 1986

Operation: Mindcrime - 1988

Empire - 1990

Promised Land - 1994

Hear in the Now Frontier - 1997

Q2K - 1999

Tribe - 2003

Operation: Mindcrime II - 2006

Take Cover - 2007

American Soldier - 2009