The Haunted Earache Retrospective Coming

The booklet contains an extensive interview with bass player Jonas Bjorler, conducted with respected UK rock critic Dominic Lawson, examining the early years of the band and reflecting on the material included on the compilation. - more on this story

Heavy Metal Killers Showcases New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal

PR reports: Earache Records is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Heavy Metal Killers - a compilation featuring the very best bands from the emerging "New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal" scene.

Heavy Metal Killers is due to be released on February 16th, 2009 and will be available as CD as well as limited edition vinyl LP in black, red, blue and white.

Heavy Metal Killers features 13 new tracks from the best fresh, young bands who share one common goal - to bring back the glory days of heavy metal and with it, good old-fashioned headbanging riffs and that rarest of talents in this age of growlers - powerful, true heavy metal vocals. Released on the 30th anniversary of the original NWOBHM explosion, this compilation shows that traditional heavy metal is alive and well in the hands of a new breed of bands. - more on this story

Celtic Woman Announce Isle of Hope Tour

PR reports: Celtic Woman has announced a brand-new "Isle of Hope" Tour, stopping in over 70 cities.

The tour kicks off on February 13, 2009 in St. Paul and includes multiple shows in New York, Boston, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Jacksonville, among others.

Four years ago Celtic Woman traveled from Ireland to America and captivated millions with their inspiring songs of hope and love. Their incredible journey to stardom has been like a dream come true for vocalists Chloë, Lisa, Lynne, Alex and Celtic violinist Máiréad. The 2009 "Isle of Hope" tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart.
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Stone Sour's Josh Rand Debuting New Band

PR reports: On January 19th the world will get their first live taste of the band Moonshot! The group features Grammy nominated guitarist/songwriter Josh Rand of Stone Sour fame, as well as acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter Lindsay Robins.

The band have been working tirelessly on perfecting their heartfelt rock sound and are now ready to show it off to the world.

The first showcase will be taking place on Lindsay's home turf, Toronto. The show is scheduled for January 19th at The Bovine Sex Club and will be free to anyone who wants to attend. The second showcase show will be taking place in New York City at the Mercury Lounge on January 21st.
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Proud AC/DC Exhibit

PR reports: In celebration of what is likely to be AC/DC's last world tour, Proud Camden presents AC/DC: Let There be Rock– a photographic portrait of a band so prolific their sales figures rank second only to the Beatles. This exhibition will take place to coincide with the UK culmination of the arena tour, and marks the anniversary of the original singer Bon Scott's untimely death.

In reaction to the reception AC/DC have received throughout their career, Proud Camden will look not at the musical super power as they are today, but instead at a young AC/DC, a band who themselves could not have predicted the phenomenal worldwide success they were to achieve.

Shot through the lens of celebrated rock photographer Philip Morris, this collection shines new light on members of the original line-up, including unseen images of the late Bon Scott alongside his iconic band mates. In his career as a rock photographer Morris has amassed an unrivalled archive of Australian rock photography, this will be the first time these images are showcased in the UK and includes images not previously seen anywhere in the world. - Details here

Maria Taylor Sets Release

PR reports: Maria Taylor is set to release her third solo album titled Ladyluck on April 7. Teaming up with producer friends Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes, Azure Ray and a host of Saddle Creek label mates), Mike Mogis and Lukas Burton and featuring collaborations with Michael Stipe, Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes and Mckenzie Smith of Midlake, LadyLuck showcases Taylor's ability to pull at your heart strings while proving she's not a woman down on her luck.

Additionally, two tracks from the forthcoming album, "Time Lapse Lifeline" and "Orchids," will be available digitally prerelease on January 13. "Time Lapse Lifeline," with its orchestral strings and grand melody, tells the story about fast life moves and how everything can change in one moment. - more on this story

Guitar Center Announces Drum-Off Champ

PR reports: On Saturday January 10th, in front of a star-studded capacity crowd at the historic Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, one aspiring drummer's dreams came true, as Guitar Center crowned Jerome Flood II the winner of Guitar Center's 20th Annual Guitar Center Drum-Off championships.

Sharing the stage with such drumming greats and artists such as Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta), Thomas Lang and Papa Roach, the winner was chosen by a panel of today's most iconic and influential drummers, including Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Kenny Aronoff, The Rev (Avenged Sevenfold), Danny Carey (Tool), and Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Snoop Dogg), Drew Hester (Foo Fighters/Joe Walsh), Atom Willard (Angels & Airwaves), Alan White (Yes), and Frank Zummo (Street Drum Corps). - more on this story

Spindrift Hitting The Road

PR reports: After only a short break since their last jaunt, neo-Spaghetti Western, neo-psychedelic masters Spindrift are going back on tour, crossing the country once again as they continue to spread their gospel of the last of the great unknown.

Fresno, Flagstaff, DC and Chicago are all stopping points, and the March 4 show in Portland also features special guests, and fellow Beat The World-ers, The Upsidedown.

"The New West," the first leaked track from The West -- out this past fall on Beat The World Records -- has been floating around the internet for a bit now, its eerie, contemplative restraint finding fans across the country, but "Ace Coltrane," which was inspired by an actual person the band met in the California desert, is fast-paced and invigorating, full of Mexican horns and twangy country guitar, the quintessentially perfect Spaghetti Western song. Morricone should be proud, and it's no wonder that Tarantino has a song from Spindrift in his recently-produced Hell Ride. - more on this story

Cursive Expand Tour Plans

PR reports: As they gear up for an 11-day tour beginning this Wednesday, acclaimed Saddle Creek rock band Cursive has confirmed an additional five dates for this March.

The band had previously announced a March 9th show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY.

Cursive will begin this month's run of dates on January 14th at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN, then head east for two sold-out New York shows before looping back for a two-night stand at Slowdown in their hometown of Omaha, NE. - more on this story

Customized Gibson Guitars Highlight Phoenix Guitar Gala & Carnival

PR reports: Gibson guitars customized by the likes of George Lucas, Devo, Seth Green of Robot Chicken, and Stan Lee of Marvel Comics highlight Petaluma's first Phoenix Guitar Gala & Carnival taking place during February in the historic Phoenix Theater at 201 E. Washington St.

The Guitar Gala features approximately 20 guitars (donated by the Gibson Foundation), each designed and customized by local and nationally recognized artists including, George Lucas, Devo, Seth Green of Robot Chicken, Stan Lee of Marvel Comics, Les Claypool of Primus, Jack Haye, Chris Clark (of Motown fame), Michael Garlington, Chris Jehly, Anna Oneglia, Lia May-Bird, Ricky Watts, Jared Powell, Josh Staples of the New Trust, and Jason Jenkins.

The guitars are scheduled to be hung in local Petaluma business locations during the final weeks of Janurary. They will remain on display until the Guitar Gala - more on this story

. Bruce Springsteen Month: Nebraska

What steeps Nebraska so close to the consciousness of his fans is the stark atmosphere that inhabits it. Like old black and white photos inside a house, the spirits of these characters linger and disturb you long after listening to the record (5 stars) - Read the full Bruce Springsteen Month: Nebraska review

.... Road Trip: From New Orleans to Baton Rouge: The Good Times Keep Rollin'!

Kevin takes you on a musical odyssey from New Orleans to Baton Rouge in his latest Road Trip special! - Read the full From New Orleans to Baton Rouge: The Good Times Keep Rollin'! Road Trip article

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