Candlemass Reuniting With Original Singer for Anniversary Gig

Commented Candlemass bassist Leif Edling: "I'm looking forward to do our first 25th anniversary show at Roadburn in Holland. It's a cool festival that handpicks great bands every year! Doom / underground / metal / classic... I think CANDLEMASS will fit right in!! We will play a very special set — 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' in its entirety for the very first time, featuring Johan Längquist on vocals!! There will also be a Robert Lowe part of the show, where we do some classics as well as new stuff, of course. I think there will be some special surprises there too!! I must say I love the early show time on the Saturday. Then there's plenty of time to watch the other bands later!" - more on this story

Spinal Tap Into A New Short Film

PR reports: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film, "This is Spinal Tap," Shorts International and INgrooves today have released Spinal Tap's new short film, "Stonehenge: 'Tis A Magic Place." The film is available to download exclusively from iTunes starting today for $1.99.

The seven minute short marks iTunes' first original film, where Spinal Tap, having put Stonehenge on the map in their legendary song about the world heritage site, pay their first visit to the monument. As if drawn by some primal, magnetic force, Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls set out on a pilgrimage to this ancient site. The silent song of these mysterious lithic Sirens inspires the distinguished artistes to make a trans-generational house-call.

iTunes is featuring "Stonehenge: 'Tis A Magic Place" alongside the original "This is Spinal Tap" film, available digitally in HD for the first time, as well as all three of the band's albums including their new "Back from the Dead." - more on this story

Melissa Auf der Maur Added To The Royal Flush Festival

PR reports: The Royal Flush Festival, formerly known as the Evil City Film Fest, announces its lineup of independent films, music videos, live music performances, and underground art openings taking place October 15th-18th at Anthology Film Archives and other venues throughout New York.

In addition to premiering great independent films every year, the festival presents exclusive live performances at Knitting Factory such as British psychedelic punk legends The Raincoats and a rare NYC appearance by Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole/ Smashing Pumpkins), her first since her 2004 debut solo album. Royal Flush Festival will sneak peek Auf der Maur's self-produced new project Out Of Our Minds, a multi-media concept album featuring an album, comic and film directed and edited by Tony Stone.

"I can't think of a better way to share this multi-faceted creation than by playing Knitting Factory and screening at Anthology Film Archives as part of the hard rocking Royal Flush Festival," said Auf der Maur. "My wicked new live band and I are determined to make a lasting and loud impression on New York City and friends of Royal Flush." - more on this story

Steve Kimock Touring Crazy New Project

PR reports: Steve Kimock is an innovator. Not just for his ability to successfully navigate live performances spanning the Summer of Love through the advent of MTV and well into the new electronic-pop revolution. And not just for his gift for leading the live music recording and download revolution with a meticulous dedication to archive and share his live shows for more then twenty years (Macworld, 2005). He is not just an innovator because of his craftsmanship restoring vintage analog equipment and for a completely custom and organic sound (he designed a highly collected edition of Two Rock brand "Kimock Amplifiers" and most recently a custom, ergonomic Scott Walker guitar, in stereo).

Steve Kimock is also an innovator for his ability to create matchless arrangements of musicians, who for over thirty years have collectively created inimitable improvisational performances based on the elements of classic rock, jazz, prog and rhythm & blues, with the kind of soul only someone with his experience and depth can construct.

His latest project, aptly named Crazy Engine, is also approached with the same "a bit of the old and a bit of the new" logic. The line-up includes the legendary Hammond B3 player Melvin Seals, known for his twenty years with the Jerry Garcia Band, as well as his son, John Morgan Kimock on drums. Not without merit, the twenty-year-old drummer has organized a number of self-released albums earning him a record deal with Rope-A-Dope Records by the age of 18. Rounding out the quartet is accomplished singer-songwriter and cello player, Trevor Exter, who was plucked out of the NYC indie music scene to fill the roll of bass and vocals. This arrangement of seasoned players and talented youthful musicians blends with Kimock's innovative mind for music - and foretells a merge of his vintage appeal with a modern twist, to befit music lovers of all types. - more on this story

Death By Stereo Strike Serjical Deal For Friendly Death

PR reports: I Scream Records signed a deal with Serjical Strike Records, Death By Stereo's new label, for the release of "Death Is My Only Friend," in Europe. The European release date for "Death Is My Only Friend" is set for October 5th.

I Scream Records' Laurens Kusters says: "We're extremely excited to have Death By Stereo join our, ever growing, European roster."

"We are excited to be at our new home at I Scream Records for our European release. Europe has always been important for us and we can't wait to come back over," adds the band. - more on this story

The Tender Box Heading Back On The Road

PR reports: Having just survived the first stretch of their tour, The Tender Box, are now gearing up for round two. They kicked off the first of many performances in their home state of California and received rave reviews as the tour progressed.

Next they will grace the stage of The Sunset Music Festival on September 12, alongside Korn, Chris Cornell, Shiny Toy Guns, and LMFAO, where they are sure to sweet talk the crowd with their stunning musical talents. They'll round off their fall tour by playing with the likes of Kill Hannah and She Wants Revenge.

The Tender Box produces music laden with swirling guitars, raw energy, and pure emotion. Their unique spin on roaring British rock blended with a dash of their Latin roots makes for an unbeatable combination and has earned them great acclaim as well as a spot at the top of the specialty charts. - more on this story

Electric Tickle Machine Set Vinyl Release And Tour

PR reports: Electric Tickle Machine's debut album, Blew It Again (out in October) relishes in the magic moments between cynicism and forgetfulness where surrender makes imperfection a blessing.

Recorded in 14 days in the winter of 2009 by Matt Boynton (Gang Gang Dance, Vietnam, Bat For Lashes), the record delivers hooky anthems bathed in organic layers of psychedelic fuzz. From the title track's conciliation of the confounding, to the spooky shuffle of "Bones," the sincere hand-clapper "Part Of Me" to the twangy, countrified "Fast Train," Blew It Again satisfies the most eclectic of musical cravings.

This new band's spacey brand of American garage-pop is as much an ode to curiosity and playfulness as it is a loving indictment of society caught in the throes of western medicine. This repeat listen will see a digital release in the fall with a limited edition vinyl format available on the band's upcoming US tour (which is one NOT to miss). - more on this story

Inhale Exhale Set Rocktober Release

PR reports: Cleveland, OH experimental metalers Inhale Exhale have announced an October 6, 2009 release date for their bombastic third album, "Bury Me Alive," on Solid State Records.

The follow-up to 2008's buzz-inducing I Swear..., the new album is a career-defining exercise in dynamics and energy, combining squelchy, feral guitars cascading off of commanding screams and pleading melodies. It's a dizzying give-and-take of brawny riffage and chiming, atmospheric guitar tapestries.

"With 'Bury Me Alive', we really sat down and tried to do something different and fresh for our fans," explains guitarist and principle songwriter John LaRussa. "We feel like this is the album they wanted us to write also. There is a lot more energy in the songs, and we stepped it up a notch on heavy progressive side of things." - more on this story

. Bon Jovi - These Days Part II (A Personal Journey)

Good records take you away for a few hours, but great records, like These Days permeate your life with change, force you to look hard n the mirror and transform. Those who dont love music, well they dont get it and I dont expect them to get it. - Read the full Bon Jovi - These Days Part II (A Personal Journey) review

. Wraptors

The Wraptors hail from Sweden which I thought would give them an automatic edge on the cool ometer- unfortunately, their self-titled demo album Wraptors, left a lot to be desired. (2 stars) - Read the full Wraptors review

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