This month with news from: Echoes, Sebastien & Six Foot Six, and a tour date update.

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::: ECHOES release “Live From The Dark Side (A Tribute To Pink Floyd)” in 4 formats on March 15^th, 2019!:::

Since many years Echoes, the band around guitarist and singer Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia, Hartmann, ex-Rock Meets Classic), is well known as frontman of the most popular and successful German Pink Floyd Tribute meanwhile touring across Europe and far beyond the borders of Germany.

       

With their successful live DVD/CD „Barefoot To The Moon“ (No. #20 at the Media Control Charts Germany 2015), recorded and arranged with pure acoustic instruments and supported by a four-piece string ensemble from Prague, the band has impressively shown that the original’s great heritage can be interpreted in an interesting, inspiring and absolutely creative way.

Now in March 2019, the group will release their successor and electrical continuation entitled ‚Live From The Dark Side (A Tribute To Pink Floyd)”, recorded live at ‚Rock Of Ages Festival 2018’ in Rottenburg-Seebronn, Germany. Again backed-up by a string quartet on this special evening, the band was supported by the guest appearance of greats such as Midge Ure (Ultravox), Michael Sadler (Saga) and Geoff Tate (Operation Mindcrime), all of them well known as icons of the international Pop  and Prog Rock scene, to celebrate and perform the music of Pink Floyd - accompanied by a real lunar eclipse!

DVD & Blu-ray: 2.0 PCM Stereo, 5.1 Dolby Surround, FSK 0, PAL, all regions, playing time: ~120 min

Bonus material: 01. Making of; 02. Interviews with Michael Sadler, Midge Ure, Geoff Tate; 03. Picture gallery

Formats: Box (contains Blu-ray & 2-CD digis), DVD, 2-CD digipak and Blu-ray digipak

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Haulix PR start (audio = all 20 tracks): week 6/2019

Interviews: Oliver Hartmann (from week 6/2019)

Vimeo link with password protected access to a stream of the whole concert: week 6/2019 (on request only! Please, e-mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!)

Web: https://www.facebook.com/Pink.Floyd.Tribute.Germany

Release date: March 15^th, 2019

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:::Digital EP from SEBASTIEN to be released tomorrow!:::

Only a year after their successful third album, "Act Of Creation", SEBASTIEN are back with a brand new EP "Behind The World"!

This four-track digital release will be out worldwide on the 1st February 2019 via German record label, Pride & Joy Music. The mini-album contains a catchy duet-song "Fight For Love" with an outstanding Greek singer Yannis Papadopoulos from the international heavy metal beast - BEAST IN BLACK!!!

Line-up: George Rain - vocals, guitars; Andy Mons – guitars; Petri Kallio - bass, backing vocals; Pavel Dvorak – keyboards; Lucas R. – drums

Link to the video premiere (tomorrow): https://www.youtube.com/user/SEBASTIENOFFICIAL

Web: www.sebastienofficial.com

Formats: digital 4 track EP (all tracks previously unreleased)

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Haulix: available now

Release date: February 1^st, 2019

 

::: SIX FOOT SIX release to exclusive digital singles in February & march 2019!:::

The most recent single from SIX FOOT SIX’ successful debut album “The Six Foot Six Project”, “Falling Sparrow”, in January 2019 reached the #1 position on the Swedish iTunes Metal download charts.

To celebrate this, two acoustic singles will be released as follow-up in February and March which both will be exclusively available digital:

February 22^nd, 2019: 1. Frozen In Time (unplugged), 2. Frozen In Time (studio version)

March 22^nd, 2019: 1. Anomina (unplugged), 2. Anomina (album version)

Band on „Frozen Rain“ and „Anomina“ unplugged:

Kristoffer Göbel - lead vocals, rhythm guitar and percussion

Christoffer Borg - lead, melody, rhythm guitar and backing vocals

Anders Kiel - lead, melody, rhythm guitar and backing vocals

Markus Gustavsson - bass and backing vocals

Henrik Hedman - cajon drum and backing vocals

Web: www.facebook.com/TheSixFootSixProject

Formats: 2 digital 2-track singles

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Haulix: singles will be available from the release date(s)

Current album: The Six Foot Six Project

This month with news from: Lugnet & Secret Rule, and a tour date update.

Please note, that our office will be closed between Friday, November 30^th until Monday, December 3^rd included due to our attendance at H.e.a.t. Festival (www.heat-festival.eu).

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::: Swedish Classic Rockers LUGNET return with “Nightwalker”!:::

With a dedicated, tough, gritty sound  of 70's hard rock, the Swedish band Lugnet strikes with  full expression. Their debut album was released  2016 and struck a chord around the world with great reviews.

      

The band thrives on new singer Johan Fahlberg's (Jaded Heart) voice with immense power and range. The extraordinary driving rhythm section consists of bass player Lennart "Z" Zethzon (Badge) and drummer Fredrik Jansson (Angel Witch, ex Witchcraft). New guitar player Matti Norlin adds (Badge and solo artist) a great bluestone, together with heavy guitar riffs from Marcus "Mackan" Holten.

The new album "Nightwalker" will take the listener to a new experience with a wide range of arrangements and sounds, where each song tells it's own story which will take all 70's Hard Rock fans by storm. Swedish cover artist Robin Gnista designed the artwork. "Nightwalker" will be released on January 25th, 2019 on Pride & Joy Music as CD, LP and on all digital platforms in Europe.

Recorded at Studio Heavy Electric Sound by Kent Sjöberg; Mixed by Matti Norlin; Mastered by Mike Lind; Produced by Lugnet; Add-ons, Mellotron, Ac guitar etc. Matti Norlin; Executive producer Lennart Zethzon

Cover art and layout by Robin Gnista

Group photo by Soile Siirtola

Line-up: Johan Fahlberg: vocals; Matti Norling: Guitar; Marcus "Mackan" Holten: Guitar; Lennart "Z" Zethzon: Bass; Fredrik Jansson-Punkka: Drums

www.lugnetrock.com

www.facebook.com/lugnetrock

www.instagram.com/lugnetrock

www.twitter.com/lugnetrock

Album: Nightwalker (out: January 25^th, 2019)

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Haulix PR start: November 29^th, 2018 (European press & radio only)

 

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::: SECRET RULE release “The 7 Endless” on January 25^th, 2019 :::

Secret Rule was formed in the beginning of 2014 with the intention to create a special sound with powerful rhythms and catchy melodies. During these five years, Secret Rule conquered their space in the metal scene.The band is fronted by the powerful and crystal clear vocals from  Angela Di Vincenzo, masterminded by lead guitarist Andy Menario, with accurate bass playing by Michele Raspanti and the powerful drumming from Nicola Corrente.

      

Secret Rule’s live shows offer a lot of energy and consist of a mix of heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements and incredible keyboard lines – a total impact between metal music and awesome melodies.

Three albums, “Transposed Emotions” (2015), “Machination” (2016) and  “The key to the world” (2017), so far have been released. The group built a solid fan base, supported by their live activity and featured special guests like Aylin (Sirenia), Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), Henrik Klingenberg (Sonata Arctica), Timo Somers (Delain), Sander Zoer (Delain, Leah) and Henning Basse (Mayan, Firewind).

Secret Rule played a lot of shows all over the Europe, including headlining European tours, sharing the stage with great bands such as Delain, Beyond the Black, Xandria, Serenity, Kobra & the Lotus, Blaze Bayley, Visions of Atlantis and Cellar Darling and performing festivals including the Barcia Metal Fest and the Metal Fest Event - Femme.

Secret Rules’ new, fourth album is called "The 7 Endless" and shows a progress in the band’s sound. This time, all aspects were handled of by the band themselve. The concept was inspired by "The Endless", characters created by Neil Gaiman for the comic book "The Sandman".

Line-up: Angela Di Vincenzo – Vocals; Andy Menario - Guitar & Keyboards; Michele Raspanti – Bass; Nicola Corrente - Drums

Special Guests: Andrea Ciccomartino (Graal) - Male vocals on “Dream”; Christian Ice - Additional keyboards , electronics and loops; Gabrielle Chiararo - Narrator on “The Endless” and “Desire”; Marco Roberto Capelli - Introduction

Tour dates:

01.12. D-Bad Salzungen, KW 70*

02.12. D-Frankfurt, Nachtleben*

07.12. UK-Birmingham, Scruffy Murphys

08.12. UK-Manchester, Factory

08.02. I-Rome, Defrag

09.02. I-Mantua, Arci Tom

10.02. I-Rozzano, Circolo Svolta

* with Haggard & Eternal Silence

 

Official Website: https://www.secretrule.it

Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/secretruleband 

Official YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SecretRule

Official Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zgiXGA2lONdvZunHOFESG

Official Twitter Page: http://www.twitter.com/secret_rule

Official Instagram Page: http://www.instagram.com/secret_rule_official/

Album: The 7 Endless (out: January 25^th, 2019)

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Haulix PR start: November 29^th, 2018 (world-wide, excluding Italian webzines)

This month with news from: ALIEN, BORN AGAIN, BUCKETS REBEL HEART, HARTMANN, LICHTGESTALT and a tour date update.

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::: Released now: ALIEN - "Imagine" (John Lennon cover) :::

The track is now available on all digital platforms as stream & download and as video on Youtube!

Alien are acknowledging the 30 year anniversary of their 1988 s/t debut album by performing the album live, in its entirety, on a short Swedish tour in November.

      

picture credit: Cherie Wandroph

Furthermore, to celebrate the anniversary of their (platinum selling) breakthrough hit single ‘Only One Woman’ (originally ‘the Marbles’, 1968), Alien recorded their take on another much loved pop classic: IMAGINE (John Lennon) which was released as a single (stream, download & video) on October 26^th, 2018 as a ‘big thanks’ to the long-time supporters. The band says: “...and just like we did when covering ‘Only One Woman’ we’ve created our own version based on the Alien signature sound.”

Check out the video clip at this link:

https://youtu.be/h9M0mpB134s

Live:

02.11.SE-Skövde, Kulturhaus (In Rock Festival)

09.11.SE-Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers (30^th anniversary gig) 10.11 SE-Kulturakademin, Motala

Web: www.facebook.com/alientheband

Digital single: “Imagine” (out now)

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::: BUCKETS REBEL HEART single for "Rebel Heart" released! :::

Buckets Rebel Heart is the new band formed by ex Bad Company and Humble Pie guitarist Dave "Bucket" Colwell, along with former 720 & New Torpedoes drummer, Paul "Taff" Edwards. The line-up is completed by lead vocalist Jim Stapley and bass player Dave "Boycie" Boyce, previously of The Quireboys.

     

December 7th, 2018 sees the release of the band’s debut album 20 GOOD SUMMERS via Pride & Joy Music, showcasing 12 songs written by Colwell and Edwards. Mixed in Nashville, by Grammy Award Winner Ben Fowler, the album also features vocal contributions from Mollie Marriott and Rick "Georgia Satellites" Richards, among others. Hit the Song tab to hear three songs from the album.

The band made their live debut in June, going down a storm at the SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL 2018 – go to Youtube to see some great footage from the show, plus the official video for the song "Rebel Heart". Check out the video for "Rebel Heart" here: https://youtu.be/Jy9Mgyyn62U

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bucketsrebelheart

Album: 20 Good Summers (out: December 7^th, 2018)

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::: Tour start for HARTMANN! :::

The HARTMANN tour started last week…do not forget to catch the band on the road at one of the following dates:

HARTMANN

Presented by Guitar & Rockantenne

10.11.18 D-München, Backstage Halle 

06.12.18 D-Duisburg, Steinbruch 

08.12.18 D-Geiselwind, Christmas Bash Festival

17.01.19 D-Aldenhoven, Rockheaven

18.01.19 D-Nürnberg, Der Cult

19.01.19 CH-Trübbach,Jonny’s Lion Cave

31.01.19 D-Weiher, Live Music Hall

01.02.19 D-Calw, Saal 51

16.02.19 D-Dortmund, Blue Notez Club 

Web: www.oliverhartmann.com

Current album: “Hands On The Wheel”

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::: LICHTGESTALT – Rock Musical “Tiefenrausch” premieres this Friday in Duisburg! :::

Here come the dates:

02.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

03.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

04.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

09.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

10.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

11.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

Web: www.facebook.com/lichtgestaltband

Current album: Tempus Fugit

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::: BORN AGAIN – lyric video for “Ghost Rider” available now! :::

BORN AGAIN - the France based Metal band released a brand new single & lyric video for the track "Ghost Rider"! This song is taken from the upcoming release "True Heavy Nation" (out: December 7th, 2018)!

       Check out the lyric video below:

https://youtu.be/pV4iqcU988Q

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bornagainheavy

Album: True Heavy Nation (out: December 7^th, 2018)

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This month with news from: Buckets Rebel Heart, Dominoe, Madison, Orion’s Reign, Six Foot Six, Vivaldi Metal Project and a tour date update.

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::: BUCKETS REBEL HEART sign deal with Pride & Joy Music; album “20 Good Summers” to be released on December 7^th, 2018! :::

We're happy to announce the signing of BUCKETS REBEL HEART! Their album is called "20 Good Summers" and will be released on Pride & Joy Music on December 7th, 2018!

Guitarist Dave "Bucket" Colwell (ex Bad Company, Samson, ASAP and currently with Humble Pie) and drummer Paul "Taff" Edwards (New Torpedos, 720) visited our office last week to sign their record deal!

      

Buckets Rebel Heart is the new band formed by ex Bad Company and Humble Pie guitarist Dave "Bucket" Colwell, along with former 720 & New Torpedoes drummer, Paul "Taff" Edwards. The line-up is completed by lead vocalist Jim Stapley and bass player Dave "Boycie" Boyce, previously of The Quireboys.

December 7th, 2018 sees the official release of the band’s debut album 20 GOOD SUMMERS, showcasing 12 songs written by Colwell and Edwards. Mixed in Nashville, by Grammy Award Winner Ben Fowler, the album also features vocal contributions from Mollie Marriott and Rick "Georgia Satellites" Richards, among others.

The band made their live debut in June, going down a storm at the SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL 2018.

Social links:  https://www.facebook.com/bucketsrebelheart https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmNQydVpbzPEu3gimJggqQ

Album: 20 Good Summers (to be released: December 7^th, 2018)

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PR start: October 15^th, 2018

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::: SIX FOOT SIX release video clip & single for “Virus Inside”, album “Six Foot Six Project to be released November 16^th, 2018! :::

Here comes the official video clip for SIX FOOT SIX' brand new single & video for the track "Virus Inside"! “Virus inside” was shot with and directed by Patric Ullaeus (Amaranthe, In Flames, Europe...) at rEvolver Film Company.

Video link: https://youtu.be/_JvNzzs1VME

The song is taken from the band's upcoming debut album "The Six Foot Six Project" which will be released on November 16th, 2018! Pre-order links will be available soon.

Six Foot Six was formed by Kristoffer Göbel, associated with acts like Falconer, Destiny and Aldaria.  Inspired by his childhood music heroes and all the way to modern metal acts he decided to write the songs on the album “The Six Foot Six Project”. Dedicated to creating an exciting album Göbel invited guest musicians to add their touch. Some of these are guitarist and singer Niklas Stålvind (Wolf), singer Magnus Winterwild (Axenstar) and singer David Åkesson (Quantice). Christoffer Borg (Taste, Art Nation) co-mixed the album and has joined the band as permanent member.

https://www.facebook.com/TheSixFootSixProject

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Album: The Six Foot Six Project (to be released: November 16^th, 2018)

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::: MADISON - “Best In Show” - re-issue with two bonus tracks available from November 16^th, 2018! :::

We're happy to announce the next re-release of a sought after classic album from the mid 80's:

MADISON - Best In Show

The album was remastered, comes with two bonus tracks and a new booklet - it's for the first time available on CD in Europe. Ltd. edition release of 1000 copies only and while stock will last!

Release date: November 16th, 2018

Based in Hudiksvall, Sweden, and active between 1983-1987, MADISON was one of the most prestigious Swedish Hard Rock/ Hair Metal groups of the mid 80’s. The line-up of the band in 1986 consisted of the young Göran Edman (vocals, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum etc.), Anders Kalson (guitar), Mikael Myllynen (guitar), Conny Sundqvist (bass) and Peter Fredrickson (drums). During the time of their existence, MADISON released two albums, i.e. “Diamond Mistress” (1984) and “Best In Show” (1986).

The group had major success in Japan where they also went on tour after the release of the “Best In Show” album. This record was mainly produced at Studio 39 in Copenhagen, Denmark by Jörgen Bo and contains the band’s most successful track “Oh Rendez Vous”. Sonet Records/Universal Music released this record in 1986 in Europe on vinyl only; in Japan it also got a CD release at the time.

Pride & Joy Music now, in co-operation with Universal Music Sweden, releases this record for the first time on CD in Europe. The music was taken from the original masters and remastered. The original artwork from the vinyl edition built the foundation for the newly created CD booklet. Some pictures from the archives and two bonus tracks (“The Look In Your Eyes” and “The Tale”) were added.

Track list: 1. Oh Rendez Vous, 2. Carry On, 3. Hotel Party, 4. Drama, 5. Shine, 6. The Look In Your Eyes, 7. Give It Back (Remix), 8. Out Of The Bunker, 9. World Wide Man, 10. Can’t Take It, 11. Mental Masturbation, 12. The Tale

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Web: www.facebook.com/TheSixFootSixProject

Album: Best In Show (out: November 19^th, 2018)

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::: DOMINOE - The Lost Radio Show - set for release on November 16, 2018 :::

1988 - The debut single from a previously unknown Hard Rock band dominates the singles charts for many weeks. The track is called “Here I Am” and well-known from a Renault-5 TV commercial. Many TV show performances and intense touring all over Europe followed for the band DOMINOE. 

2018. DOMINOE now since 30 years have been producing new albums every now and then – whenever they had fun to enter the studio again. The forces behind are mastermind Robert Papst on guitars and singer Jörg Sieber. “The Lost Radio Show“ now will be released in November and is the 6th album by this group. The content: the long lost studio live session recordings for a radio show from 2008. 

Originally recorded for a British radio show in 2008, parts of these recordings got lost at the time because of a hard disk crash. The planned radio show never happened and the  incomplete „tapes“ ended up in the archives. By surprise, Robert Papst discovered these “tapes” again in the year 2018. Most of the tracks were used and only the really lost tracks now have been newly recorded. The result: The Lost Radio Show

Guitars. Keyboards. Bass. Drums. A lot of great voices. And the classic instruments of the Mainstream Rock genre. Former band members and longtime musical friends helped to complete the recordings. The new release covers the atmosphere from the original sessions and offers a state of the art production, too. The 15 tracks cover songs from all five Dominoe albums and will take you onto a journey back to the year 2008. Grammy winner Gavin Lurssen, L.A. handled the mastering.

Line-up: Jörg Sieber – Lead Vocals; Robert Papst – Guitars; Günter Skitschak – Guitars; Christian Birawsky - Drums, Backing Vocals; Henner Malecha - Bass ; Eddie Daum – Keyboards; Ed Straker – Keyboards; Janina Dietz – Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals; Grazia Satler – Backing Vocals; Jane Bogaert – Backing Vocals; Timo Kresslein –Backing Vocals, Percussions

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dominoe-148090385238394/

Album: The Lost Radio Show (to be released: November 16^th, 2018)

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::: ORION’S REIGN release “Together We March” feat. Ripper Owens as single & lyric video! :::

Here comes the second single and video from ORION REIGN's new album "Scores Of War" (out: 19.10.2018) for the track "Together We March" feat. Ripper Owens (ex Judas Priest, Iced Earth) as guest on vocals!

Video link: https://youtu.be/RtsHp22hP48

Orion's Reign are back with their second full-length studio album, "Scores of War", set for an October 19th release by Pride & Joy Music.  The album, engineered, mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Powerwolf, Arch Enemy, Dragonforce, Amorphis etc.), in Sweden by Jens Bergen, Linus Corneliusson and Orion's Reign, includes 11 tracks of epic/symphonic metal. 

       

The band continues the music path it had already begun with the previous album "Nuclear Winter", offering this time a full symphonic experience profoundly influenced by epic movie scores, with a complete orchestra, bombastic rhythms, massive choirs and guest appearances such as Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth), Bob Katsionis (Firewind), Mark Boals (Malmsteen) and others. The record is extremely diversified and contains much to explore, from Symphonic Speed Metal to catchy (Hard) Rock sounds, as well as operatic refrains filigreeing rich emotionality. The single "The Undefeated Gaul" is the first appetizer of the album, with fast riffs, heavy rhythm section and furious guitar solos! Stay tuned for more single releases!

Web: http://www.orionsreign.com

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Album: Scores Of War (to be released: October 19^th, 2019)

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::: VIVALDI METAL PROJECT confirmed to play Dokk’em Open Air in The Netherlands on June 28^th, 2019! :::

VIVALDI METAL PROJECT will perform a full electric set at one of The Netherlands’ finest festival, Dokk’em Open Air next year!

Check out more information below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2108890046047682/

Web: https://www.facebook.com/VivaldiMetalProject

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Current album: “The Four Seasons”

German press release for HARTMANN:

Ab Ende Oktober wird die Band um Oliver Hartmann nun endlich mit dem aktuellen Album auf Club-Tour unterwegs sein, präsentiert vom GUITAR Magazin und Deutschlands Nr. 1 der Rocksender, der ROCKANTENNE!

Mit seiner Band HARTMANN sowie auch als fester Bestandteil des Megasellers AVANTASIA gilt Oliver Hartmann seit langem schon als begnadeter und weltweit gefragter Sänger und Gitarrist seines Genres. Des weiteren kennt man ihn auch als Kopf des europaweit erfolgreichen Pink Floyd Tributes ECHOES, als ehemaliger Sideman von ROCK MEETS CLASSIC und als Ex-Frontmann der Neo-Classic-Metaller AT VANCE. Schon seit dem ersten Album ’Out in the cold’ (2005) zählt HARTMANN zu den besten modernen deutschen Hardrock-Acts und hat im Sommer mit ’Hands On The Wheel’ das mittlerweile sechste Studioalbum veröffentlicht. Mit der Single ’Don’t want back down’ und dem grossartigen Duett ’Simple man’ mit MR BIG’s Frontmann Eric Martin erhielt das Album Top-Platzierungen in den Verkaufscharts von Amazon (#19 Hardrock / Metal) und erfreulich guten Kritiken in der weltweiten Presse. Nicht selten wurde es als das bis dato beste Album der Band bezeichnet.

HARTMANN 'HANDS ON THE WHEEL-TOUR '18/'19'!

präsentiert von Guitar & Rockantenne

25.09.18 DE - Weilburg / HP’s 42 

26.10.18 DE - Grebenhain / Vogelsberger Hof 

10.11.18 DE - München / Backstage Halle 

18.11.18 BE - Genk / Colosseum

06.12.18 DE - Duisburg / Steinbruch 

08.12.18 DE - Geiselwind / Christmas Bash Festival

17.01.19 DE - Aldenhoven / Rockheaven

18.01.19 DE - Nürnberg / Der Cult

19.01.19 CH - Trübbach / Jonny’s Lion Cave

31.01.19 DE - Weiher / Live Music Hall

01.02.19 DE - Calw / Saal 51

16.02.19 DE - Dortmund / Blue Notez Club 

Web:

www.oliverhartmann.com

www.facebook.com/HartmannBand

www.youtube.com/oliverhartmann

This month with news from: Black Majesty, Eunomia, Lioncage, Once, Orion’s Reign, Vivaldi Metal Project, and a tour date update.

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::: ORION’S REIGN – artwork revealed; “Scores Of War” to be released on October 19^th, 2018!::

Orion's Reign are back with their second full-length studio album, "Scores of War", set for an October 19th release by Pride & Joy Music.

     

Artwork by: Stan W. Decker

The album was engineered, mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Powerwolf, Arch Enemy, Dragonforce, Amorphis etc.),  in Sweden by Jens Bergen, Linus Corneliusson and Orion's Reign, includes 11 tracks of epic/symphonic metal.

The band continues the music path it had already begun with the previous album "Nuclear Winter", offering this time a full symphonic experience profoundly influenced by epic movie scores, with a complete orchestra, bombastic rhythms, massive choirs and guest appearances such as Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth), Bob Katsionis (Firewind), Mark Boals (Malmsteen) and others.

The record is extremely diversified and contains much to explore, from Symphonic Speed Metal to catchy (Hard) Rock sounds, as well as operatic refrains filigreeing rich emotionality. The single "The Undefeated Gaul" is the first appetizer of the album, with fast riffs, heavy rhythm section and furious guitar solos! Stay tuned for more single releases!

Website: http://www.orionsreign.com

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/orionsreign

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orions-Reign/32671965675?fref=ts

PR: already has started; album available in Haulix

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::: ONCE – debut album “After Earth” to be released on October 19^th, 2018!”

 ONCE is a metal band from North Rhine Westphalia (Germany), whose style can be described as Symphonic Metal.     

The music of ONCE is inspired by neo-romantic soundtrack music and includes typical elements of a classical Aristotelian drama, combined with heavy guitars and drums.

The band was formed in 2012, when keyboarder Frank Wypchol, lead singer Alina Lesnik, guitarist Marco Paulzen and drummer Alexander Hey decided to create a full orchestrated metal project.

In 2013 ONCE released acoustic versions of their songs My Fairytale and Distorted Smiles, which were recorded and filmed as university project at the ArtEZ Conservatorium in Enschede/NL. Afterwards ONCE worked on their demo EP, which was released 2015.

Their music-video of the single The Hour Of Eden's Fall gave a first impression of what is to come with their first full length studio album AFTER EARTH.

Check out the video at this link: https://youtu.be/nvYyHzYi_Us

Line-up: Alina Lesnik: Vocals & Lyrics; Marco Paulzen: Guitars, Bass & Grim Vocals; Frank Wypchol: Keys & Piano and Orchestrations; Alexander Hey: Drums

Orchestra and choir arrangements by Frank Wypchol

Produced by Frank Wypchol & Marco Paulzen

Recorded & Engineered by Marco Paulzen in Münster, Germany

www.once-official.de

https://www.youtube.com/once-official

https://www.facebook.com/pg/once.official.music

PR: the PR for “After Earth” via Haulix will start early next week

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::: Two new live videos from VIVALDI METAL PROJECT available, electric show announced! :::

"Tragic Serenade" - World Premiere at Kitee International Music and Art Festival (Finland) on July 15th 2018. A new song by Vivaldi Metal Project based on Franz Schubert's "Serenade" arranged and composed by Mistheria. Concept and Production by Mistheria. Lyrics (here below) by Douglas R. Docker. Digital Artwork by Adrian Olebinski. Production Assistance by Zhivko Koev.

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/vq6et8zqnxQ

Picture: Martti Rosendahl

Performers: Angel Wolf - Black, Dimitar Belchev, Tsena Stefanova (vocals) - Abigail Stahlschmidt (violin) - Mistheria (piano) - Quentin Cornet (guitar) - Joonas Tuuri (contrabass). Staff: Samppa Hirvonen (audio), Joonas Tarkkonen (lights), Ukko Torni (video), Zhivko Koev (digital artwork live sync), Plamen Dimov (management).

Also recorded at their unplugged show at Kitee International Music and Art Festival 2018 in Kitee (Finland), here's Vivaldi Metal Project version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" arranged by Mistheria.

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/RTvhgio_ORM  

After the extremely successful unpugged tours, VIVALDI METAL PROJECT will play their first full electric show on September 23^rd, 2018 in Bulgaria:

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1867519573340936/

Current album: The Four Seasons

Web: www.vivaldimetalproject.com

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::: BLACK MAJESTY on tour, new album and lyric video! :::

   

To support their upcoming release “Children Of The Abyss”, BLACK MAJESTY will play some release gigs. These are the dates

BLACK MAJESTY

08.09. AUS-Melbourne (with Dragonland)

27.09. D-Ludwigsburg, Beatklub (Schlagzeug Museum) (with Sebastien & Squealer)

28.09. D-Waldbronn, Soundcheck One (with Sebastien & Squealer)

06.10. BE-De Roeselare, De Verlichte Geest (with Squealer)

09.10. CZ-Prague, t.b.a.

26.10. AUS-Melbourne (album launch)

27.10. AUS-Sydney (album launch)

Watch the lyric video for “Something’s Goin On Here”:

https://youtu.be/9CI_plYR2GY

Current album: Children Of The Abyss (out on Sept 21^st on CD, vinyl and digital)

www.blackmajesty.com

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::: New video from EUNOMIA for the track “Last Stand”! :::

"Last Stand" is the second single from the debut Album from EUNOMIA which is entitled "The Chronicles Of Eunomia Pt.1". The record was released digitally and on CD on August 24th, 2018.

Video URL: https://youtu.be/8cgRuVMkiAASondre Sørensen Brøndstad – Drums Guests: Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – Guitarsolo David Aakeson (Quantice) – Vocal and choirs Kimmo Peramaki (ex-Celesty, Masquerage) – Vocal and choirs Artemij Ryabovol (December XII) – Vocal and choirs Sondre Sørensen Brøndstad – Drums Guests: Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – Guitarsolo David Aakeson (Quantice) – Vocal and choirs Kimmo Peramaki (ex-Celesty, Masquerage) – Vocal and choirs Artemij Ryabovol (December XII) – Vocal and choirs

Line-up on "Last Stand": Peter Danielsen – synth/orchestration and choirs; Marius Danielsen – Lead and rhythm guitars and choirs; Sondre Sørensen Brøndstad – Drums

Guests: Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – Guitar solo; David Aakeson (Qantice) – Vocal and choirs; Kimmo Peramaki (ex-Celesty, Masquerage) – Vocal and choirs; Artemij Ryabovol (December XII) – Vocal and choirs

Eunomia is a Power Metal band from Norway formed in 2011 by Peter Danielsen. The group  released a demo EP called “Crystal Sword” in 2013, and started writing and recording the debut album “Chronicles Of Eunomia Part 1” in 2016. After two years in the making, the record  is finally ready to be unleashed.

It is set place in the fantasy world of Valley Doom and Eunomia created by the two brothers Marius and Peter Danielsen.

For more Information, please visit:

www.facebook.com/Eunomiaband

::: LIONCAGE – new video for “Black Water” available! :::

This is the official video clip for the track "Black Water" from the band LIONCAGE. The song is taken from the upcoming Album "Turn Back Time" which will be released on September 21st, 2018!

Video URL: https://youtu.be/kz7OWOnGMC0

For more Information, please visit:

www.lioncage.de

www.facebook.com/classicrockfromgermany

new album: “Turn Back Time” (out: Sept. 21^st, 2018)

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::: TOUR DATES :::

BLACK MAJESTY

08.09. AUS-Melbourne (with Dragonland)

27.09. D-Ludwigsburg, Beatklub (Schlagzeug Museum) (with Sebastien & Squealer)

28.09. D-Waldbronn, Soundcheck One (with Sebastien & Squealer)

06.10. BE-De Roeselare, De Verlichte Geest (with Squealer)

09.10. CZ-Prague, t.b.a.

26.10. AUS-Melbourne (album launch)

27.10. AUS-Sydney (album launch)

CRYING STEEL

31.08. I-Bologna, Ca de Mandorli

19.10. I-Rome, Let It Beer

20.10. I-Florence, Circus Club

24.11. I-Misano Adriatico (Rimini), Wave Alternative Club

CRYSTAL TEARS (with Gus. G & Maverick)

13.10. UK-Pontypridd, Muni Arts Center

14.10. UK-London, Underworld

15.10. UK-Grimsby, Yardbirds

16.10. UK-Sheffield, Corporation

17.10. UK-Bilston, Robin

18.10. UK-Manchester, Rebellion

CRYSTAL TEARS

25.07.-27.07.2019 D-Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Headbanger’s Open Air

ECHOES

05.10. D-München, Circus Krone (L-Show)

12.10. D-Reinbek (near Hamburg), Sachsenwald Hotel (L-Show)

13.10. DK-Knebel, Hotel Fuglsocentret (L-Show)

27.10. D-Schwetzingen, Lutherhaus

02.11. D-Osnabrück, Rosenhof

14.11. RUS-Moscow, Crocus City Hall (XL-Show)

30.11. D-Fulda, Alte Piesel

01.12. D-Rastatt, Badnerhalle (L-Show)

07.12. D-Landau, Universum, Kinocenter

15.12. D-Bautzen, Körsehalle Kirschau

EIGENSINN

01.09. Mannheim, Maimarkt - Black Castle Festival (with Lord of the Lost, Stahlmann and more)

EIGENSINN with Stoneman, Root4 & Reptil

12.09. D-Frankfurt, Nachtleben

13.09. D-Nürnberg, Cult

14.09. D-Erfurt, From Hell

15.09. D-Stuttgart, Club Zentral

16.09. D-Mannheim, 7er Club

FALASCHI, EDU (AlmaH, Ex- Angra) – Rebirth Of Shadows Tour

13.09. ES-Barcelona, Sala Boveda

14.09. ES-Vitoria/ Gasteiz, Urban Rock

15.09. ES-Madrid, Sala Copernico

16.09. ES-Puertollano, Krater Rock City

20.09. B-Genk, Colloseum

21.09. B-Hautrage, Canal 10

22.09. I-Vercelli, Officine Sonore

23.09. I-Rome, Defrag

24.09. I-Mantova. Arci Tom

DEVICIOUS with Xtasy & Hardline:

06.12. D-Hamburg, Logo

07.12. D-Bochum, Rockpalast

08.12. D-Mörlenbach, Live Music Hall

09.12. D-Munich, Backstage Club

14.12. ES-Donostia, VII Gabonak In HELL Festival

15.12. ES-Zaragoza, Forever Rock Festival

HARTMANN

10.11. D-Munich, Backstage (plus Magical Heart)

JAG (Jimi Anderson Group)

17.11. UK-Motherwell, Concert Hall (Firestorm Rocks)

LAST DAYS OF EDEN

10.11. ES-Malaga, Sala Eventual Music (Female Metal Fest)

17.11. ES-Salamanca, Nave Bunker

LICHTGESTALT

02.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

03.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

04.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

09.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

10.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

11.11. D-Oberhausen, Theater an der Niebuhrg (Tiefenrausch – Rock Musical Show)

LIONCAGE

14.09. D-Aldenhoven, Rockheaven

SEBASTIEN

27.09. D-Ludwigsburg, Beatklub (Schlagzeug Museum) (with Squealer & Black Majesty)

28.09. D-Waldbronn, Soundcheck One (with Squealer & Black Majesty)

SECRET RULE (headline shows & festivals)

31.10 CH - Sursee - Kulturwerk 118 *

01.11 FR - Colmar - Le Grillen *

02.11 BE - Diest - Moonlight Music Hall *

03.11 NL - Podium Gorcum *

04.11 DE - Mannheim, 7er Club *

(* = with supports: Beyond God and Shadowrise)

SECRET RULE (as support for Visions Of Atlantis):

14.09 D-Geislingen, MieV

15.09 D-Bad Friedrichshall, Lemmy's

SQUEALER

27.09. D-Ludwigsburg, Beatklub (Schlagzeug Museum) (with Sebastien & Black Majesty)

28.09. D-Waldbronn, Soundcheck One (with Sebastien & Black Majesty)

06.10. BE-De Roeselare, De Verlichte Geest (with Black Majesty)

SOUL SECRET

12./13.10. F-Toulouse, Very Prog Festival (with Sons Of Apollo, Persifone and more)

STAMINA

01.09. PL-Zgierz City of Power Fest

VICE

02.12. D-Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik (Heat Festival)

VIVALDI METAL PROJECT

23.09. BUL-Plovdiv, Roman Theatre

VOODOMA

01.09. D-Mannheim, Maimarkt, Black Castle Festival

22.09. D-Düsseldorf, Summer Moon Festival

05.10. D-Magdeburg, Benefiz for Kids Festival

30.10. D-Aldenhoven, Rockheaven - Darkrock Festival