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Freedom Call - New Bassist
Freedom Call has announced that Armin Donderer, who had taken part in several metal/rock & jazz projects in the past, will be the band's new bass player.
For more info about the new bass player go here.
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For more info about the new bass player go here.
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| Source: | freedom-call.net |
| Band profile: | Freedom Call |
Slayer - To Hit The Studio Soon
According to a band spokesperson, US thrash gods Slayer will "go into the studio maybe December, possibly January to start recording" their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All". The album will surface on American Recordings' new home, Warner Bros. Records, sometime in 2006. More news as it develops.
In his recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said the following when asked about a new LP: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We want a new record,' but at the same time, they keep saying, 'We'd really like you to come back on tour.' That shit bumps everything on the backburner. The funny this is Dave and me have had a 10-song demo we did up at his house that's been lying around since March 2004. I know Jeff has written a couple , and I've written a couple more since then, so this week we're going to start the process of getting back together and nailing this thing."
The album will feature original drummer Dave Lombardo. He played with the band until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc. In 2001 Dave rejoined Slayer for the "God Hates Us All" tour, initially as a short-term fill-in, but has remained with the group.
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In his recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said the following when asked about a new LP: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We want a new record,' but at the same time, they keep saying, 'We'd really like you to come back on tour.' That shit bumps everything on the backburner. The funny this is Dave and me have had a 10-song demo we did up at his house that's been lying around since March 2004. I know Jeff has written a couple , and I've written a couple more since then, so this week we're going to start the process of getting back together and nailing this thing."
The album will feature original drummer Dave Lombardo. He played with the band until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc. In 2001 Dave rejoined Slayer for the "God Hates Us All" tour, initially as a short-term fill-in, but has remained with the group.
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| Source: | ultimate-guitar.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Dockyard 1 - Newsletter November 2005
Dockyard 1 Newsletter:
News:
Win Tickets for A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS!
...but, sorry to all our international subscribers, as the record release gig is in the middle of Germany, it is only possible for residents in Germany to take part:
Am 21. November erscheint "Nightmare Inc." von A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS. Zusammen mit der Band verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Record Release Show. Mehr erfahrt ihr hier...
First Gig confirmed for SAVAGE CIRCUS
Now it's confirmed: SAVAGE CIRCUS' "Dreamland Manor" will have it's long awaited live premier on February 10th, 2006 at "Planet Music" in Vienna/Austria. The band will play a headlining gig. More gigs are being confirmed soon.
For sure SAVAGE CIRCUS will play some summer festivals in 2006, too, but they are not confirmed yet.
IRON SAVIOR to play one-off gig in Austria
IRON SAVIOR are still busy writing songs for the follow-up of "Battering Ram". But what's a musician's life without live concerts?! After their special Halloween appearance in Hamburg they play another gig for those on and around the Alps in Vienna:
Date: Dec. 16, 2005
Venue: Planet Music, Vienna/Austria
MYSTIC CIRCLE in search for a new drummer
German black metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE just launched the search for a new drummer. More details are gonna be found here.
Due to the drummer hazzles and the work schedule in the studio unfortunately the planned gigs in Germany in November and December had to be cancelled, the Mexico tour will happen as planned.
ASSAILANT set up a Studio diary
Our newcomer ASSAILANT is currently recording their debut record in their hometown Umeå. Guitar, bass and synthies were recorded in their very own studio. On monday October 31st they entered Musikantens studio in Umeå, the vocals are gonna be recorded at Hammer Music (former Karo studios) near Hamburg/Germany starting December 4th. Check their studio diary for updates and all the hazzles of a recording session.
Their yet untitled record is scheduled for a March, 27th release in 2006. Guitar player Oscar Norberg is the "little brother" of Emil of Persuader/Savage Circus fame and of Nils Norberg of Nocturnal Rites.
VANISHING POINT are looking for a new bass player
Hey to all you Aussies and Kiwis and around there!
Our progressive Aussies VANISHING POINT are searching for a new bass player, every detail can be found on their news page.
As soon as they got a new four-stringer they are gonna play some gigs and ProgPower festival, that should be enough incentive for all the high expectations.
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News:
Win Tickets for A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS!
...but, sorry to all our international subscribers, as the record release gig is in the middle of Germany, it is only possible for residents in Germany to take part:
Am 21. November erscheint "Nightmare Inc." von A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS. Zusammen mit der Band verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Record Release Show. Mehr erfahrt ihr hier...
First Gig confirmed for SAVAGE CIRCUS
Now it's confirmed: SAVAGE CIRCUS' "Dreamland Manor" will have it's long awaited live premier on February 10th, 2006 at "Planet Music" in Vienna/Austria. The band will play a headlining gig. More gigs are being confirmed soon.
For sure SAVAGE CIRCUS will play some summer festivals in 2006, too, but they are not confirmed yet.
IRON SAVIOR to play one-off gig in Austria
IRON SAVIOR are still busy writing songs for the follow-up of "Battering Ram". But what's a musician's life without live concerts?! After their special Halloween appearance in Hamburg they play another gig for those on and around the Alps in Vienna:
Date: Dec. 16, 2005
Venue: Planet Music, Vienna/Austria
MYSTIC CIRCLE in search for a new drummer
German black metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE just launched the search for a new drummer. More details are gonna be found here.
Due to the drummer hazzles and the work schedule in the studio unfortunately the planned gigs in Germany in November and December had to be cancelled, the Mexico tour will happen as planned.
ASSAILANT set up a Studio diary
Our newcomer ASSAILANT is currently recording their debut record in their hometown Umeå. Guitar, bass and synthies were recorded in their very own studio. On monday October 31st they entered Musikantens studio in Umeå, the vocals are gonna be recorded at Hammer Music (former Karo studios) near Hamburg/Germany starting December 4th. Check their studio diary for updates and all the hazzles of a recording session.
Their yet untitled record is scheduled for a March, 27th release in 2006. Guitar player Oscar Norberg is the "little brother" of Emil of Persuader/Savage Circus fame and of Nils Norberg of Nocturnal Rites.
VANISHING POINT are looking for a new bass player
Hey to all you Aussies and Kiwis and around there!
Our progressive Aussies VANISHING POINT are searching for a new bass player, every detail can be found on their news page.
As soon as they got a new four-stringer they are gonna play some gigs and ProgPower festival, that should be enough incentive for all the high expectations.
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| Source: | UNDERCLASS-MUSIC.COM |
Evergrey - Back To The Studio
Evergrey recently returned to Division One Studios to record their as yet untitled fifth studio album. The producing and mixing will be handled by the experienced and extremely successful team Sanken Sandquist / Stefan Glauman. Their track record includes artists like Rammstein, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard.
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Melechesh - Split With Drummer
Proscriptor and Melechesh will not be working together on recording the upcoming Melechesh album. This was a mutual decision that had to be taken due to the geographic circumstances and overlapping time schedules.
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
| Band profile: | Melechesh |
Disillusion - Finishing Song-Writing Process
The following message was delivered at the last Disillusion newsletter:
"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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| Source: | - Disillusion Newsletter - |
Wraith Of The Ropes - Release Debut Album
Doom band Wraith Of The Ropes have released their long-awaited debut album 'Ada' on new Israeli Doom label Totalrust Music. The album contains 6 songs with a running time of approximately 55 minutes. Ordering details can be found on their website: http://wotr.nulll-void.com/
Also, Wraith of the Ropes are currently recording a new EP called "The Red Door" to be given away for FREE to anyone who orders the debut album "Ada" directly from the band. The EP includes three tracks and has a playing time of around 20 minutes. It features one brand new exclusive track called "Ada" and two cover songs including "The Figurehead" by The Cure and a cover/medley of Black Sabbath songs: "Cornucopia/Black Sabbath/Under the Sun".
Also, Wraith of the Ropes are currently recording a new EP called "The Red Door" to be given away for FREE to anyone who orders the debut album "Ada" directly from the band. The EP includes three tracks and has a playing time of around 20 minutes. It features one brand new exclusive track called "Ada" and two cover songs including "The Figurehead" by The Cure and a cover/medley of Black Sabbath songs: "Cornucopia/Black Sabbath/Under the Sun".
| Source: | wotr.nulll-void.com |
Axenstar - Lineup Changes, New Label & New Record
Thomas Eriksson & Peppe Johansson guitarist of Axenstar decided to leave the band "due to personal reasons", disscusion on this matter took place on the past and finally they "decided that this was the best solution for all people involved." Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire, The Mist of Avalon) will be taking care of the guitars for the band.
In other news the band inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band will enter the studio from 17 of April to 14 of May for the recording of a new album. The band will enter in the Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The Title of the album is not yet decided.
In other news the band inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band will enter the studio from 17 of April to 14 of May for the recording of a new album. The band will enter in the Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The Title of the album is not yet decided.
| Source: | axenstar.com |
| Band profile: | Axenstar |
Illdisposed - Enter In The Studio
Illdisposed have began the recording of the drums for their upcoming album at Combi Studio In Aarhus, Denmark.
The band revealed some song titles, they are the following:
"The Widow Black", "Back To The Street", "Shine Crazy", "Our Heroin Recess", "Master and Servant", "Nothing to Fear... Do it" and "Case of the Late Pig".
The band revealed some song titles, they are the following:
"The Widow Black", "Back To The Street", "Shine Crazy", "Our Heroin Recess", "Master and Servant", "Nothing to Fear... Do it" and "Case of the Late Pig".
| Source: | illdisposed.dk |
Bal-Sagoth - Update On New Album
The following message was posted on the band's website:
"In November, the final stages of the recording and the mixing session will at last take place. The release date is currently scheduled for March 2006. Watch for the announcement of the album title and the song titles during the coming weeks.
The major revamp and overhaul of The Official Bal-Sagoth Website will continue imminently, including the newly expanded version 2.0 of the Bal-Sagoth Glossary, a dedicated Lyrics section, exclusive new Martin Hanford artwork, new live shots from the archives, and much more."
"In November, the final stages of the recording and the mixing session will at last take place. The release date is currently scheduled for March 2006. Watch for the announcement of the album title and the song titles during the coming weeks.
The major revamp and overhaul of The Official Bal-Sagoth Website will continue imminently, including the newly expanded version 2.0 of the Bal-Sagoth Glossary, a dedicated Lyrics section, exclusive new Martin Hanford artwork, new live shots from the archives, and much more."
| Source: | bal-sagoth.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Bal-Sagoth |
Fleshgrind - Calling It A Day
Illinois-based grinders Fleshgrind have posted the following message on their official website:
"We regretfully wish to inform everyone that Fleshgrind has officially called it quits. For some that's good news, for others it's gonna suck. The reasoning behind this decision was not an easy one after 13 years but we feel this is the best time to move on. Before our last show about a month ago vocalist Rich Lispcomb formally stepped down from the position. Instead of contemplating replacing Rich with another vocalist, the remaining three members: Steve Murray, James Genenz, and Jesse Kehoe; have decided to move on in a new project. It just wouldn't be right calling ourselves Fleshgrind if Rich isn't involved. Rich has decided he needs a life change. His heart just wasn't into it anymore, business wise and artistically, so he is moving on. He sold his business, United Guttural Records, and will be moving to Michigan to get on with his life.
The three of us have no hard feelings towards Rich and his decision, and respect him even more for coming out about how he felt, and we are excited about the uninhibited possibilites for our new project. We are currently undergoing a group soul search to determine our direction in our future endeavors, and will be looking for a singer and possibly a second guitarist to fill out the group, although that search has yet to get underway. For now we just wish to respectfully put Fleshgrind to rest. We wish to thank every single person that has ever supported us in any way. You all know who you are.
The MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgrind will stay active for some time to come. News and information on our future efforts will be available here until everything is set in stone. We will be looking for members in the coming weeks. Again, we thank everyone for their support!"
"We regretfully wish to inform everyone that Fleshgrind has officially called it quits. For some that's good news, for others it's gonna suck. The reasoning behind this decision was not an easy one after 13 years but we feel this is the best time to move on. Before our last show about a month ago vocalist Rich Lispcomb formally stepped down from the position. Instead of contemplating replacing Rich with another vocalist, the remaining three members: Steve Murray, James Genenz, and Jesse Kehoe; have decided to move on in a new project. It just wouldn't be right calling ourselves Fleshgrind if Rich isn't involved. Rich has decided he needs a life change. His heart just wasn't into it anymore, business wise and artistically, so he is moving on. He sold his business, United Guttural Records, and will be moving to Michigan to get on with his life.
The three of us have no hard feelings towards Rich and his decision, and respect him even more for coming out about how he felt, and we are excited about the uninhibited possibilites for our new project. We are currently undergoing a group soul search to determine our direction in our future endeavors, and will be looking for a singer and possibly a second guitarist to fill out the group, although that search has yet to get underway. For now we just wish to respectfully put Fleshgrind to rest. We wish to thank every single person that has ever supported us in any way. You all know who you are.
The MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgrind will stay active for some time to come. News and information on our future efforts will be available here until everything is set in stone. We will be looking for members in the coming weeks. Again, we thank everyone for their support!"
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Fleshgrind |
Amon Amarth - North American Preparation Underway
Amon Amarth are gearing up for their return to North America, the band sent this message out to fans:
"Alright, just a week left until we head out on tour again! Starting with two off shows half-way; on Iceland. It was hard to put a set together with the time limit we have (30 min) but it is a deadly intense set! It's going to be cool to come back to North American soil again after two years and we look forward touring with Children of Bodom and Trivium. It's going to be an awesome ride with many of the shows already sold out! Remember to be there early since we're first up to play!"
"Alright, just a week left until we head out on tour again! Starting with two off shows half-way; on Iceland. It was hard to put a set together with the time limit we have (30 min) but it is a deadly intense set! It's going to be cool to come back to North American soil again after two years and we look forward touring with Children of Bodom and Trivium. It's going to be an awesome ride with many of the shows already sold out! Remember to be there early since we're first up to play!"
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Oracle Sun - Signed By Scarlet Records
Oracle Sun, band consisting of "members from Labyrinth, Sigma, Shining Fury, Angel Grace and Seven Gates!", will release their debut album 'Deep Inside' in January 2006 by Scarlet Records.
The album will have 9 songs, and will be release in Japan by King Records.
The Label (scarlet) comment on the album: "Nine songs of incredible prog-power metal based on a heavy-riffing session, dreamy solos and melodic singing that will make your minds blow out!"
The album will have 9 songs, and will be release in Japan by King Records.
The Label (scarlet) comment on the album: "Nine songs of incredible prog-power metal based on a heavy-riffing session, dreamy solos and melodic singing that will make your minds blow out!"
| Source: | scarletrecords.it |
Entombed - New Album
Threeman Recordings announced that a new album by Swedish Entombed will come out at 06/06/06. The album is entitled "Serpent Saints". A New website of the band is expected to be launched soon.
| Source: | threeman.net |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Tony Laureano - Multiple Projects Update
The Drummer post the following message at his official website:
"Alright, a quick heads up to let people what's going on with me in the next few months. Fair warning, some of this is going to sound cryptic right know, as I can't talk too much about a few things, but I will update on these in a bit.
Aurora Borealis - It took longer than expected, but the new album is now done and is currently being shopped around. Hopefully it will be out early 2006.
Insidious Disease - Napalm Death's Shane Embury has taken the bass slot and we are now officially a four piece. There will be some late November rehearsals where the music for the debut album will be finalized. We are hoping to record said album in the spring of 2006.
Unnamed project one - Before I left Norway this past August, I recorded 3 tracks of savagely innovative black metal with members of Spiral Architect, Satyricon, and Lunaris. I will return to Norway in a few weeks to record 6 or 7 more songs for this album which is due out next spring. I understand that we are booked to play Inferno 2006 in Oslo, Norway on April 14th.
Unnamed project two - This was supposed to be the Darkmoon album done with my former Nile bandmate Jon Vesano, but we're going to call it something else. What? We don't know yet, but a demo is finished, and we are in the process of shopping it around so we can record a full album soon. Expect militantdeath/black metal with anti-religious lyrics on this one. It's going to be a killer album.
Okay, the live front is where things really get cryptic. First off, it looks like I'll be going to Japan and Korea in December with soon-to-be-named band #1. Just got news of this, and we're still working out the details, as soon as it's finalized, I'll say who it is, unless of course they mention it first. Then in late January, I will start a 3 week run of select shows in the US, Mexico, and South America with soon-to-be-named band #2. I don't know if I'll be able to talk about this one, as the identities are supposed to be a secret, but in the last few years, the cat has been out of the bag, so I expect it will be common knowledge before long. Either way, I'll post dates on these as soon as I have the final itinerary. Hope to see some of you out there....whereever that may be."
"Alright, a quick heads up to let people what's going on with me in the next few months. Fair warning, some of this is going to sound cryptic right know, as I can't talk too much about a few things, but I will update on these in a bit.
Aurora Borealis - It took longer than expected, but the new album is now done and is currently being shopped around. Hopefully it will be out early 2006.
Insidious Disease - Napalm Death's Shane Embury has taken the bass slot and we are now officially a four piece. There will be some late November rehearsals where the music for the debut album will be finalized. We are hoping to record said album in the spring of 2006.
Unnamed project one - Before I left Norway this past August, I recorded 3 tracks of savagely innovative black metal with members of Spiral Architect, Satyricon, and Lunaris. I will return to Norway in a few weeks to record 6 or 7 more songs for this album which is due out next spring. I understand that we are booked to play Inferno 2006 in Oslo, Norway on April 14th.
Unnamed project two - This was supposed to be the Darkmoon album done with my former Nile bandmate Jon Vesano, but we're going to call it something else. What? We don't know yet, but a demo is finished, and we are in the process of shopping it around so we can record a full album soon. Expect militantdeath/black metal with anti-religious lyrics on this one. It's going to be a killer album.
Okay, the live front is where things really get cryptic. First off, it looks like I'll be going to Japan and Korea in December with soon-to-be-named band #1. Just got news of this, and we're still working out the details, as soon as it's finalized, I'll say who it is, unless of course they mention it first. Then in late January, I will start a 3 week run of select shows in the US, Mexico, and South America with soon-to-be-named band #2. I don't know if I'll be able to talk about this one, as the identities are supposed to be a secret, but in the last few years, the cat has been out of the bag, so I expect it will be common knowledge before long. Either way, I'll post dates on these as soon as I have the final itinerary. Hope to see some of you out there....whereever that may be."
| Source: | tonylaureano.com |