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Dear business partners,
please find below the main information about Pride & Joy Music’s upcoming, self-titled September 25th release by Swedish Hard Rock band FREE FROM SIN.
We’ll be responsible for the PR in Europe excluding the UK. Haulix download links to this products will be provided later today.
UK press please shall contact TSM PR for this release!
Band: Free From Sin
Album: Free From Sin
Out: 25.09.2015
Label: Pride & Joy Music
PR contact: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! (Europe without UK); UK: TSM PR
Per Englund and Patrik Lämborg met for the first time while doing the mandatory Swedish military service 1985. Per sang at that time in a band called Blacksmith. Blacksmith had just finished recording their second album-single called "Tomorrows Mistery". The first Blacksmith recording was en EP called "Gypsy Queen".
Per got a demo that Patrik had made a few years earlier (this demo tape also placed Patrik in the highly renowned Guitar Player spotlight column). And that was that, Patrik joined Blacksmith and Blacksmith Mk II was a fact.
Blacksmith Mk II played in the limited Swedish rock scene. They also recorded an EP (1987) with songs like "World Victim" & "Angel". This EP was unfortunately never released since the band parted in 1988 (mainly due to that Patrik got some calls from USA and left to play in America). The EP master tape is unfortunately destroyed and beyond repair....
Per moved on with other bands such as 220 Volt (under the name Voltergaist) during 1992-93, Mandrake Root 1994-98 (4 albums together with the Free From Sin Hammond virtuoso Staffan Stavert). Year 2000 Blacksmith Mark III recorded an album called "Once upon a star".
During 2009-2010 Patrik & Per connected again and decided to record a demo in Patriks home studio. The demo contained new but also a couple of old songs. The demo turned out very well, and again the duo proved that they still can produce great hardrock/metal songs.
The demo was later presented to their good friend and producer Magnus "Mankan” Sedenberg. He thought this would be a great album to make. This of course triggered Per & Patrik with some new energy and they decided to record the album at Pama Records Studios.
Free From Sin is not a religious band, but as thinking human beings there is always room for questions. If you are Free From Sin, throw the first stone...
For fans of: (old) Europe, Hammerfall, (80's Yngwie Malmsteen) etc.
The band: Per Englund (Vocals), Patrik Lämborg (Guitars & Keyboards), Staffan Stavert (Hammond Organ), Anders Waldermansson (Bass), Jaime Salazar (Drums)
www.freefromsin.net //www.facebook.com/FreeFromSinOfficial
Dear press & radio,
please find below the information about Pride & Joy Music’s September 25th release from SEBASTIEN „Dark Chambers Of Déjà-Vu”. This album is the second release from the Czech Power Metal band and features guest performances by Tony Martin, Zak Stevens, Aylin Giménez and Roland Grapow amongst others.
This album is available through us world-wide and will be submitted to press & radio later this afternoon via Haulix.
An instrumental version of the track “Crucifixion Of The Heart” is currently being used as background music for the official Wacken 2016 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crMcMZLHaeI
Band: Sebastien – Dark Chambers Of Déjà-Vu
Release date: Sept. 25th, 2015
Label: Pride & Joy Music
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SEBASTIEN is a melodic power metal band with symphonic and progressive influences. The band was born on roots of another heavy metal group, NAVAR, with an ambition to catch the worldwide interest, in 2008.
In November 2009 the band went to Grapow Studios (Slovakia) to record the album "Tears Of White Roses" which was produced by Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) himself! The album feat. various guest performances incl. Amanda Somerville (AVANTASIA, KISKE/SOMERVILLE), Apollo Papathanasio (ex-FIREWIND), Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW), Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE), Mike DiMeo (ex-MASTERPLAN, ex-RIOT), Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Tore Moren (ex-JORN LANDE)
During Autumn 2011, SEBASTIEN went on the first real tour (in the Czech Republic and Slovakia) with EAGLEHEART (CZ) and FLOWERWHILE (CZ). They also appeared on more gigs with SERENITY, ELVENKING, VICIOUS RUMORS, FATES WARNING and at MASTERS OF ROCK in July 2012. One live-song was also released on the official Masters of Rock DVD 2012. In August 2012 the band started its first European tour with CIRCLE II CIRCLE and played some more shows with AXXIS and with JORN LANDE. The band found a new permanent drummer - Lucas R. - and played the first show with the new line-up at METALFEST 2013 before they went on tour in 2013 with MASTERPLAN, MYSTIC PROPHECY & SIREN’S CRY.
The first half of 2014 was spent with finishing the upcoming second album, concert activities in the Czech Republic and Austria, and also with preparations for the next big gig on MASTERS OF ROCK’s main stage – this time with Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH) as a special guest! This huge show happened in July and, besides the legend - Tony Martin, also Roland Grapow, Martin “Marthus” Skaroupka and Marlin Rya Poemy showed themselves. The band performed two of legendary BLACK SABBATH songs: “Headless Cross” and “Nightwing”!
In November 2014 SEBASTIEN went to Grapow Studios again to finish the mix of the new album „Dark Chambers of Déjà vu“ which will be released on Pride & Joy Music/ Edel on September 25th, 2015 and includes guest performances by Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Sergey Baidikov (Inner Fear), Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle, Savatage), Roland Grapow (Masterplan) and Aylin Gimenez (Sirenia)
The ltd. edition first pressing of the album includes two live bonus tracks: “Dorian” (feat. Roland Grapow) and the Black Sabbath classic “Headless Cross” (feat. Tony Martin on vocals).
Sebastien is: George Rain – vocals, Andy Mons - guitars, backing vocals, Petri Kallio - bass, backing vocals, Pavel „Dvorkys“ Dvorak – keyboards, Lucas R. - drums
The wonderful Rock band THE WAKE WOODS were announced as the support act for the German dates of THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP yesterday.
We're still taking PR requests from German media for TWW and their release "Get Outta My Way" (out: August 28th on Jayfish/Membran)!
Classic Rock, kulturnews, Good Times and Musix present:
THE EDGAR WINTER BAND: support: THE WAKE WOODS
22.11. Hamburg – Markthalle
23.11. Mannheim – Capitol
25.11. München – Freiheiz
26.11. Bonn – Harmonie
http://www.pa-co.eu/The_Edgar_Winter_Band/index.html
Guitarist VICTOR SMOLSKI (ex Rage) and his ALMANAC band mates Michael Kolar (drums) and Armin Alic (bass) will execute a Metal work shop on July 31st at 18.00 CET and August 1st at 18.00 CET at the Metal Market Event Tent at Wacken Open Air. The versatile musicians will give you an in-depth look into the secrets of “song-writing” and “song-arrangement”, and talk about many interesting studio secrets. Following this, ALMANAC will do a jam session at the same place!
Please publish these news! We’re from now responsible for the PR for Victor Smolski and will be able to arrange interviews with the guitarist for press on July 31st and August 1st. The interviews will take place at the V.I.P. area. Please contact us at Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! to book your slot!
Tour dates 2015
ALMANAC
31.07.2015 D-Wacken, Metal Market Event Tent (Workshop)
01.08.2015 D-Wacken, Metal Market Event Tent (Workshop)
15.11.2015 CZ-Zlin, Sports Hall Euronics (Winter Masters of Rock)
VICTOR SMOLSKI solo:
12.09.2015 D-Köln, KölnKlang Open Air (Freetime Reloaded feat. Victor Smolski)
18.09.2015 D-Köln, Altes Pfandhaus (Freetime Reloaded feat. Victor Smolski)
19.09.2015 D-Göppingen, Fine Young Guitars (Workshop)
20.09.2015 D-Göppingen, Fine Young Guitars (Workshop)
10.10.2015 D-Lübeck, RockPop-Schule (Workshop)
28.11.2015 D-Düsseldorf, Club Pitcher (Workshop)
18.12.2015 D-Bergheim, Medio.Rhein.Erft (Freetime Reloaded feat. Victor Smolski)
08.01.2016 D-Bergheim, Medio.Rhein.Erft, A Night Of Electric Guitar
Dear press & media,
please find below the key information about AOR Heaven’s upcoming August 28th, 2015 releases by NEWMAN & ART NATION.
The PR already has started and the album is available in Haulix now as PR download. The download links were sent on yesterday. (UK media needs to contact Mike Exley @ ME PR).
Both bands are available for interviews!
Band: Art Nation – Revolution
Release date: 28.08.2015
Label: AOR Heaven
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Swedish rock band Art Nation release their highly anticipated debut album “Revolution”. Playing concerts throughout the year, while recording the album simultaneously, shows that the band is truly ”going all in”.
Art Nation was formed 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden, after lead singer Alexander Strandell’s departure from his former band Diamond Dawn. Strandell, already well known for his strong voice and energetic stage presence, decided to raise the bar, and gathered some of the best musicians available, bassist Simon Gudmundsson being the first, shortly followed by Theodor Hedström and Christoffer Borg.
An acoustic single, ”Moving On”, was recorded, followed by power ballad ”One Is Better Than No One”, which also featured a music video and was released in collaboration with humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), who named the song Official Charity Song of 2014, and all money generated from it was, and still is, donated directly to the organization. ”One Is Better Than No One” was also the starting point of the band’s collaboration with producer and engineer Jakob Herrmann (Raised Fist, Hardcore Superstar, Engel, etc).
Art Nation spent the rest of 2014 playing shows, as well as guesting national TV and radio shows, further building their fan base and reputation. The band got its final line-up when adding second guitarist Johan Gustavsson, together with drummer Carl Tudén, who was recruited just after winning the Swedish Drum Championships.
In early 2015, Art Nation signed a deal with German label AOR Heaven for their full-length debut album, titled “Revolution”. The record was produced and recorded by Jakob Herrmann at Top Floor Studios, together with Christoffer Borg. “Revolution” consists of 12 songs, one being a completely remade version of their first single ”Moving On”. It also features the stripped down piano ballad ”Look To The Sky”, performed in one single take by Strandell and keyboardist Theodor Hedström. The album was mixed and mastered at Hansen Studios in Denmark by renowned mixing engineer Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Engel, Volbeat, etc) and Christoffer Borg and co-produced by Art Nation.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ArtNation/638434099542631
Line-up: Alexander Strandell – Vocals, Christoffer Borg - Guitar, Johan Gustavsson - Guitar, Simon Gudmundsson – Bass, Theodor Hedström - Keyboards, Carl Tudén - Drums
Tracklist: 1. Need You To Understand, 2. 3000 Beats, 3. I want Out, 4. Number One, 5. Don’t Wait For Salvation, 6. All The Way, 7. Start A Fire, 8. Moving On, 9. Here I Am, 10. Look To The Sky, 11. Wage War Against The World, 12. All In
Soundfiles in advance:
ART NATION - 3000 Beats (Edit)
ART NATION - Don't Wait For Salvation (Edit)
ART NATION - Need You To Understand (Edit)
Band: Newman – The Elegance Machine
Release date: 28.08.2015
Label: AOR Heaven
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In 1997 Singer, songwriter Steve Newman formed the band Newman and since 1998 have been producing consistently high quality albums filled with hook laden songs and thought provoking lyrics. The now, hard to find self-titled album was followed up in 1999 by the awesome "One Step Closer" album. Continuing the high standard came "Dance In The Fire" and then "Sign Of The Modern Times" in 2000, and 2003 respectfully. Fans and critics alike began to realize they were dealing with an artist that would evolve and mature with them. The year 2006 saw the release of "Heaven Knows", and once again proved beyond all doubt that Newman were becoming one of the top purveyors of Melodic Rock in the UK. Later in 2006 Steve Newman broke away from his former label to form "Chrome Dome", an independent label set up for the purpose of continuing to release the Newman product. Any doubts about the quality or consistency were cast aside when in 2007 "Primitive Soul" was released to great acclaim. This was followed in 2008 by "Decade" a double album celebrating 10 years of Newman. However, not wanting to take the usual route of a "hits" album this was packaged with a second CD containing another 14 unreleased songs which ended up being so well received it was reviewed as a new studio album. "Decade" may have been a great way for a band to sign off and call it a day, however, not only was this not even considered, the focus went into producing the next stage of the bands career.
In 2010 "The Art Of Balance" was released to huge acclaim from critics and fans. The band followed this up with a string of successful live dates including Cambridge Rock Festival, Firefest Festival, and a UK Tour supporting John Waite. All this was achieved in the face of huge emotional strain after Steve suffered losing both his parents that year. In fact, as the writing progressed onto the following recording "Under Southern Skies" this AOR Heaven release ended up being a very personal and reflective album for Steve.
All this time , the live band, with the addition of Pete Newdeck on Drums, joining Steve (Vocals, Guitar), Shaun Bessant (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Boyle (Keyboards, Vocals), Dave Bartlett (Bass, Vocals) were gaining momentum, culiminating in shows in Greece, Spain, Germany, and the US.
2014 saw the re-recording and release of the acclaimed first album as a Limited Edition, This coincided with a successful UK tour with Vega.
Now, the legacy continues with the brand new release "The Elegance Machine", the culmination of songs written over the past two years and an album that once again encompasses what Newman stand for. The powerful guitars are present, as is the strong songwriting and huge melodies. But this time it also brings in modern influences such as on the title track "The Elegance Machine" and "Halo" giving the recognizable and reliable Newman sound a more contemporary edge. A natural follow up to "Siren" the album delivers a harder edge than its predecessor, but without losing the emphasis on strong hooks. Steve has always been known for his thought-provoking lyrics, and "The Elegance Machine" is no exception with subject matter ranging from corporate business greed (The Suit), through domestic violence (She Walks In Silence), and even onto the space themed (Prayer For Apollo).
Once again Steve has teamed up with Rob McEwen (drummer for the last 8 Newman albums), and has also brought in the talents of Geoff Wootton backing vocals on "The Suit", "One Good Reason" "Halo", and Mark Thompson-Smith (Praying Mantis, Big Life) backing vocals on "Illuminate", "Send Us Salvation" and "Pretender Surrender".
Produced By Steve Newman; All songs written by Steve Newman except: "Halo" written by Steve Newman and Paul Boyle.
Tracklist: 1. The Suit (Skyscraper), 2. The Elegance Machine, 3. Don’t Stay Lonely, 4. Illuminate, 5. Confess, 6. Halo, 7. Prayer For Apollo, 8. She Walks In Silence, 9. One Good Reason, 10. Pretender Surrender, 11. Send Us Salvation, 12. Scars
Line-up on this album: Steve Newman: Vocals, Guitar, and Keyboards; Rob McEwen: Drums & Percussion; Geoff Wootton: Backing Vocals on “The Suit (Skyscraper)”, "One Good Reason" and "Halo"; Mark Thompson-Smith: Backing Vocals on "Illuminate", "Send Us Salvation" and "Pretender Surrender"
Soundfiles in advance:
NEWMAN - Don't Stay Lonely (Edit)
NEWMAN - One Good Reason (Edit)
NEWMAN - The Elegance Machine (Edit)
