product: Nazareth - No Means Of Escape

label: Eagle Vision

release date: 16.10.2015

formats: DVD & Blu-ray

PR territory: Germany & Austria (print & online)

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„No Means Of Escape” kombiniert ein Nazareth-Konzert, aufgezeichnet vor ausgesuchtem Publikum in den berühmten Londoner „Metropolis Studios“, mit der Dokumentation „Made In Scotland”, in der die gesamte Geschichte der Gruppe nacherzählt wird, von ihrer Gründung 1968 über ihren Durchbruch in den 1970ern bis zur anhaltenden Bedeutung der Band auch in der jüngsten Gegenwart. Das Konzert umfasst Hits und Lieblingssongs aus allen Jahren ihrer Karriere wie etwa „Love Hurts”, „Hair Of The Dog”, „Razamanaz”, „May The Sun Shine”, „Bad Bad Boy”, „This Flight Tonight” oder „Expect No Mercy”. Die Dokumentation beinhaltet antiquarisches Filmmaterial sowie neue Interviews mit ehemaligen und aktuellen Bandmitgliedern, inklusive des mittlerweile aus Altersgründen ausgeschiedenen Leadsängers Dan McCafferty. Das Bonusmaterial zeigt neben der 50minütigen Dokumentation „Made In Scotland” den Akustiksession-Track „This Flight Tonight” sowie weitere Interviews mit Dan McCafferty und Pete Agnew. „No Means Of Escape” erscheint parallel auch auf DVD (EREDV1192).

product: The Grim - Sanctified

release date: 13.11.2015

label: Dead End Exit

PR territory: world

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What happens if you start off making a symphonic movie soundtrack portraying your darkest

imaginations, add a ton of industrial metal and put it all together in a typical song box labeled “very personal stuff”?

“The musical design of The Grim deviates from your traditional ”Symphonic Metal” by

being backwards… With a twist; We´re not enhancing feature metal songs with symphonic scores – We´re enhancing symphonic scores with metal, while making them sound like feature songs. All cast in a dark, cinematic setting. Confused? May we introduce the term Cinematic Metal Purified!”

The backstory of composer Carl Lofvenhamn covers fairytale music for educational purposes (Liber, Bonnier), themes for Scandinavian TV shows and commercials (SVT, Viasat, TV4) symphonic intros for Swedish metal bands (Spawn of Possession, Insania et al.) as well as his most recent classical work “Anatema”- a choral war symphony in one movement. However, the journey with his favorite procreation began back in 2000, shortly after graduating from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. He simply got tired of “all the pretentious BS associated with classical music” as he puts it himself, and soon the experimenting process started rolling. While working a lot with synthesizers and samplers in his early 20’s, the following years of occasional collaboration with various classical singers and musicians would ultimately bring Carl closer to his cinematic approach. One of those singers was the critically acclaimed opera soprano Maria Fontosh, notable for her grand performances at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, Opéra National de Paris, Opera de les Arts in Valencia et al. She later became a featured artist on the upcoming album ”Sanctified”.

By early 2013 the sound and style of The Grim was all set, but there still was some uncertainty regarding the main vocals, since Carl never intended to do them by himself. So, as he would like to put it; “like a flash from the sky”, he came in contact with Maria Storck who has quite a different background as a singer/ songwriter doing mostly rock and blues as well as conducting workshops in the vocal art of growling. According to Carl, never before had it crossed his mind that a female singer would do the job, but when hearing Maria for the first time she was simply spot on. That same fall, Carl and Maria decided to record the lead vocals together which transformed The Grim into a metal duo. At this point, “Cinematic Metal Purified” felt like the obvious term to describe what The Grim is all about in the shortest possible way.

product: Vinnie Moore - Aerial Visions

release date: 23.10.2015

label: Mind's Eye Music

PR territory: D, Ch & A

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The long awaited new album from legendary guitarist Vinnie Moore, will be released on October 23 on Mind's Eye Music. Titled “Aerial Visions”, Vinnie's 8th solo album features drummer Richie Monica (Tantric, Poppa Chubby), and bassists Dave LaRue (Steve Morse Band, Flying Colors, The Dregs), Rob DeLuca (UFO, Sebastian Bach), Dorian Heartsong (Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience) and Elliott Dean Rubinson (Uli Jon Roth, MSG).

“Everything that Moore throws himself into features his astounding 6-string abilities. Far from being a 'mere shredder', Moore combines insane technique with touch, taste, and stylistic influences that include Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Larry Carlton, and many other diverse talents. He can play sweep-picked arpeggios with a bluesy feel or play blues licks at neo-classical speeds, never sacrificing tone, time,or intonation. It's a unique and musical skill set.” – Matt Blackett, Guitar Player Magazine

Vinnie has released seven critically acclaimed solo albums; five albums and one DVD as a member of rock royalty legends UFO; and one album with band Red Zone Rider. His solo and UFO releases as well as LIVE performances have amassed rave reviews all around the globe from both fans and music press, inspiring guitarists worldwide and launching him into aerial guitar superhero distinction!

Says Vinnie, “I have been touring all over the world pretty nonstop for the past 12 years. I started this record about two years ago and have been working on it while at home. I'm totally jacked up about getting it out there for others to hear as well as playing these songs LIVE. Two of the songs on 'Aerial' were written as instrumentals but were included on a UFO record with vocals. I have also done a cover of ZZ Top's 'La Grange' which I have always thought is one of the coolest songs ever. I have done ZZ covers onstage a lot.”

Vinnie has toured several times all over Europe, UK, Scandanvia, Brazil, and the USA, as well as performing in India, Korea, Mexico, Russia, and Canada. The UFO “A Conspiracy of Stars” tour will continue in Europe on October 21, and will include nine shows in December as opening act for Judas Priest on their Redeemer of Souls tour.

“Eyes closed in concentration, his fingers dancing, he solos like a man possessed. Ritchie Blackmore used to be like this. Vinnie is that good!” – Neil Jeffries, Classic Rock Magazine, England

Says Vinnie, “With my solo records I can cover a lot more territory stylistically. I enjoy this freedom to be able to follow my muse wherever it leads. All of my influences are in there, from Rock to Blues to Be-Bop to Funk. I am into so many different styles of music that I can't help myself, I’m basically a slave to it all and so there are inspirations from everywhere. Having said that, being a songwriter is the most important thing to me. I try to use my inspiration to create a mood and take the listener on a little journey to wherever.”

product: Rage Against The Machine - Live At Finsbury Park

release date: 16.10.2015

label: Eagle Vision

format: DVD & Blu-ray

PR territory: Germany & Austria (online, print)

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Im Herbst 2009 starteten Jon Morter und seine Ehefrau Tracy eine erfolgreiche Kampagne und präsentierten eine Alternative zum Sieger der englischen Casting-Show „X-Factor“, der mehrere Jahre hintereinander zu Weihnachten Platz 1 der Single-Charts belegt hatte. Als alternativen Track nominierten sie „Killing In The Name” von Rage Against The Machine. Die Band unterstützte diese Kampagne, stellte die Einnahmen des Songs wohltätigen Zwecken zur Verfügung und ließ ihren Sänger Zack de la Rocha ein Freikonzert in England ankündigen, um den Erfolg zu feiern. Dieser Auftritt fand am 6. Juni 2010 im Londoner Finsbury Park statt und wird in diesem Film festgehalten. Ein grandioser Auftritt von Rage Against The Machine, mit einem bei Songs wie „Bulls On Parade“, „People Of The Sun“, „Guerrilla Radio“, „Bullet In The Head“, „Bombtrack“ oder „Sleep Now In The Fire“ euphorisch jubelnden Publikum und dem Höhepunkt „Killing In The Name”, bei dem der Applaus zu einem wahren Orkan anstieg. Das Bonusmaterial gibt Einblicke hinter die Kulissen des Finsbury Park-Auftritts und präsentiert ein Interview mit Jon & Tracy Morter. „Live At Finsbury Park“ erscheint parallel auch auf DVD (EREDV1152).

product: Psyco Drama - From Ashes To Wings

label: Pride & Joy Music

release date: 30.10.2015

format: CD

territory: world

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PSYCO DRAMA return withAshes to Wings, continuing the melodic power/progressive metal sound that brought them worldwide acclaim. Formed in Colorado Springs in 1990, PSYCO DRAMA established themselves as a musical force to be reckoned with on their debut album,The Illusion(1996). Its unique blend of hooks and melodies combined with epic and progressive passages resulted in compositions such as “Eyes Of A Child,” “Flames,” and “From Here,” with favorable comparisons placing them in the same league as progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, QUEENSRYCHE and FATES WARNING.

With Corey Brown (vocals) and Hercules Castro (guitar) being the main writing team behind PSYCO DRAMA, the band is considering Ashes to Wingsto be the rightful follow-up to "The Illusion.” Joining Corey and Hercules on this musical rebirth is bassist Ian Ringler, a member of PSYCO DRAMA during their previous incarnation (as well as Corey’s band mate in MAGNITUDE 9), and drummer Greg Sands.

Ashes to Wings' 11 tracks will deliver PSYCO DRAMA’S unique style of heavy metal to the world, with songs such as “From Ashes To Wings,” “Requiem,” and “All That We Have” firmly reestablishing the band at the forefront of the power/progressive metal genre.

product: Echoes - Barefoot To The Moon

label: Pride & Joy Music/ Sonic11

release date: 16.10.2015

format: CD & DVD

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After performing hundreds of concerts throughout Europe, enchanting thousands of people and playing festivals alongside all time greats like Jethro Tull, Joe Cocker, Manfred Mann and Asia, Echoes are now one of the premier Pink Floyd Tribute Bands. To echo the music has never been enough for this band and so the elaborate live shows convey the grandeur in all its facets. The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" simply calls it a spectacle.

In 2014 "Pink Floyd’s star pupils" (Vogtland-Anzeiger) ventured a new course and on top of their typically atypical renditions of Pink Floyd’s music they dared an experiment: the Pink Floyd acoustic concert - no amps, no safety net and no smoke and mirrors. Is that even possible? Can music that lives and breathes sprawling soundscapes, intricate

cascades of electronic noise and intense atmospheric density be reduced to such austerity that the spirit isn’t lost? Or simply put, can you walk barefoot to the dark side of the moon?

With the acoustic show "Barefoot To The Moon" Echoes present their answer. The band centered around extraordinary guitarist and singer Oliver Hartmann (Rock Meets Classic, Avantasia) carefully dismantles the complex arrangements of the British art rock giants and uses only elementary and partly very unique Instruments to reduce the songs to their fundamental composition. All the while making sure that none of the magic is lost, but rather focused and so familiar sounds slightly change color and thus far unknown shades emerge. This stripped state shows a fascinatingly fragile beauty, that could not have been perceived before. Echoes reveals the essence of Pink Floyd.

The exceptional atmosphere of this acoustic concert reflects not only in the music but also the familiar setting; candles instead of a laser show, a string section instead of keyboard sounds, reduction instead of inflation. Floydian grandeur turns into intimate music experience, borne by creativity, wit, charm and respect for the makers who are Pink Floyd.

This DVD, recorded at the sold out Stadttheater Aschaffenburg, impressively documents the memorable evening and manifests the music of Pink Floyd in a way that it has not been heard before.