GRAVEWURM Gravewurm "Deeper Dungeons" design by Mark Riddick is now available in sizes Large and Extra Large. $14 postage paid in the US, $18 postage paid other countries. Gravewurm or Myspace.

HURTSMILE Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of HURTSMILE self-titled debut album on February 8, 2011 in the US. HURTSMILE is a new band featuring singer Gary Cherone (Extreme, Van Halen) who has teamed up with his brother Mark to write his most succinct record to date. The self-titled, HURTSMILE is a raw sonic sucker punch in the face! From the opening buzz saw riff of “Just War Theory” to the epic finale of ”Slave” and “Beyond The Garden/Kicking Against the Goads”, Gary continues to push and poke you in the ear with his lyrically provocative themes. “Hurtsmile was a long time coming… I always wanted to write a record with my brother,” says Gary. "I'm a big fan of Mark’s song writing and his snarling guitar riffs." The timing was right as Extreme was in-between their touring and record cycle, leaving Gary the freedom. They recruited Joe Pessia (bass) an alumnus of Nuno Bettencourt’s Dramagods as well as the guitar player for Tantric. Joe also engineered, and co-produced the record with Gary. To round off the lineup they enlisted heavy hitter Dana Spellman on drums “It’s an east coast-Boston thing,” states Gary. “Mark, my brother, was in a band with Nuno’s brother… Joe was in Nuno’s band and Dana was a friend, and student of Mike Mangini (former Extreme drummer) … we like to keep it in the family.” The lineup is not the only thing familiar with the band. In true Cherone fashion, the record is chock full of swaggering guitar, soaring vocals and the trademark Cherone eclecticism on tracks such as “Jesus Would You Meet Me”, the reggae-tinged “Just War Reprise” and the Dylanesq “The Murder of Daniel Faulkner (4699)”. “Hurtsmile was about returning to my roots, writing a record in my basement, a straight up rock ‘n’ roll record… but it turned out to be more diverse and ambitious than I expected.” Gary is no stranger to taking on intense topics, and Hurtsmile is no exception. The first half of the record is a group of more loosely knit songs such as the cynically inquisitive "Just War Theory", the limit's of free speech "Tolerance Song (edit)" and the disturbingly mesmerizing “Kaffur (Infidel)”, inspired by the beheading of Daniel Pearl. The 2nd half of the record is more conceptually cohesive; an introspective look at the nature of man and the condition of the human heart. “Stillborn" introduced earlier, and "Set Me Free" both touch on mans inclination toward darkness, culminating with an epic journey from sin to salvation… "Slave" to "Beyond the Garden/Kicking Against the Goads". For the most part both themes are represented as 2 sides of a record. A concept familiar to Extreme fans but make no mistake, whether reading between the lines or just moved by the visceral power of the music, this is a completely different type of record. Gary adds, "All the boys in the band have brought something new to the table, and you'll never know what hit you!" (VQPR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: What a challenge it was to schedule an interview with Laura Pleasants (Kylesa)! It was postponed no less than five times (!) by our correspondent for reasons beyond our respective controls. But here at Radio Metal, we're the stubborn type, especially when an interview holds so many promises. There's no doubt to us that the fans of the musical UFO that is Kylesa will be in seventh heaven when they read what the lady had to say. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

ETERNAL DESCENT Eternal Descent is a comic book and music series unlike any other - and so is the new Eternal Descent Lyra, a limited edition multi-effects pedal that brings the sound of the globally popular series to guitarists everywhere. Eternal Descent is a cross-genre story that blends elements of fantasy, action, music, superhero, gothic, science fiction, supernatural and other elements into an ongoing saga featuring Lyra, the series' heroine. Lyra is a rock singer who is quick-witted, beautiful, talented, has attitude to spare - and is immersed in a battle with demons both internal and external awaiting her at every turn. Music is integral to Eternal Descent. Created by writer Llexi Leon, the comics revolve around the exploits of Lyra and her band, Constellation Nine, and rock and metal bands like Static X, Atreyu, Firewind, Shadows Fall and others have made guest appearances. A series of albums have been released that bring the comic to life with music created specifically for the series. Featuring the Eternal Descent logo, distinctive Lyra graphic and a dark metallic purple finish, the DigiTech Lyra delivers the signature tones, sounds and effects that legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss and others) and his team used to record the Eternal Descent albums. Seven preset tones, from clean to moderate overdrive to crushing distortion, are available that match seven songs from the albums. Each preset tone can be further modified by the Lyra's Gain and FX Mix knobs. When the knobs are in the 12 o'clock position, the sound matches the sound of the actual song. Turning the Gain knob left or right increases or decreases the amount of amp/distortion gain, while turning the FX Mix knob left or right increases or decreases the amount of the modulation, delay and reverb effects for each of the seven presets. A Level knob controls the output volume. The pedal has mono and stereo outputs and can be powered by a 9V battery or the included AC power supply. Features of the DigiTech Lyra Pedal: • 7 Signature tones from Eternal Descent sessions; • Controls for Level, Gain, FX Mix and Lyra; • Mono or Stero Outputs; • Custom Eternal Descent Artwork; • Rugged cast-metal chassis; • Includes PS200R power supply. The Lyra pedal's tonality is showcased at this link. The Lyra Pedal product image is available for viewing here. The pedal is on display at Booth #212A at the Anaheim Convention Center during the 2011 Winter NAMM Conference. For more information about the DigiTech Lyra Pedal, please visit this link. The DigiTech Lyra is expected to ship in March 2011. Eternal Descent, Facebook(Serge Entertainment PR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Sascha Gerstner is a common-sense man: "there are just too many heavy metal bands, everybody thinks he is a guitar player, everybody thinks he is a producer, everybody thinks he is a rock star." That's the truth and we needed someone to tell it. Read more in a really interesting interview of Helloween's current guitar player which also reveals many details about the new album, 7 Sinners. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

WHITESNAKE WHITESNAKE, the legendary rock’n’roll legacy founded and formed by renowned singer/songwriter David Coverdale , unleashes a brand new storming ‘Snake statement, “Forevermore” on Frontiers Records on March 25th in Europe and March 29th in North America. Their 11th studio album, “Forevermore” was recorded, produced and mixed by Coverdale, guitarist Doug Aldrich and Michael McIntyre at Snakebyte Studios and Grumblenott Studios & Villas in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with additional work at Casa Dala, Sherman Oaks, CA, and WHITESNAKE will take to the road for a full world tour in support of the release. Formed in 1977, and steered by the legendary Coverdale, WHITESNAKE carry a rightful reputation as one of the world’s leading rock’n’roll bands. Coverdale’s blues and soul roots, combined with a feral sense of rock and roll, have consistently shaped the ‘Snake’s sound, and add to that Coverdale’s love and appreciation of impeccable musicianship and you have a failsafe recipe for success. Their ascent to the very top of the rock’n’roll tree was confirmed with 1987’s self-titled mega-platinum album, which saw two top 10 hits, two number one singles with ‘Here I Go Again’ and ‘Is This Love’ and a virtual 24 hour domination of MTV around the world. Such triumphs were surely foretold when as a young man from Saltburn-By-Sea; Coverdale enthusiastically answered the call to be Deep Purple’s singer. Such bombast, bravado, talent and passion have thus helped establish WHITESNAKE as the perennial platinum favorite they have become. With “Forevermore” Coverdale has reignited an explosively fruitful vein of creativity with guitarist and co-writer/producer Aldrich, Reb Beach (Winger, Alice Cooper) on guitar, Brian Tichy (Ozzy, Billy Idol, Foreigner) on drums and Michael Devin (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lynch Mob) on bass, and as with all WHITESNAKE’s albums, Coverdale aided so capably by Aldrich opens up his heart and soul to express emotions and empathy rarely heard these days in any musical genre. More than simply their latest release, “Forevermore” represents WHITESNAKE’s no holds barred, most heartfelt, melodic and musically muscular excursion for many a year. The album’s release will be anticipated by the digital only release of the first single/video clip “Love Will Set You Free” on February 21st. “Forevermore” will be specially released on a “Snake Pack” edition for the first 3 weeks in England only. This very special release – arranged in conjunction with Future Publishing and Classic Rock magazine - will come with a collector’s edition 132 pages deluxe magazine + A1 poster & metal pin badge and shall feature an exclusive cover art and 2 bonus live tracks “Slide It In” and “Cheap An’ Nasty” which will serve as an appetizer for the forthcoming “Live @ Donington 1990” to be released in the summer 2011. The album is also being released on a double gatefold vinyl format, with deluxe special editions to be announced shortly. This time Coverdale and Co. have really laid it on the line for their fans, and be sure of this, the Snake’s charms are going to convert a whole new army of believers… just watch. "Forevermore” will include the following songs: Steal Your Heart Away; All Out Of Luck; Love Will Set You Free; Easier Said Than Done; Tell Me How; I Need You (Shine A Light); One Of These Days; Love And Treat Me Right; Dogs In The Street; Fare Thee Well; Whipping Boy Blues; My Evil Ways; Forevermore. Produced by Los Bros Brutalos ( David Coverdale , Doug Aldrich, Michael McIntyre ). Weblinks: Whitesnake or Frontiers (VQPR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Tarja Turunen is not easy to interview, as you sometimes need to ask a question several times before you can get an honest answer, instead of rehearsed wooden language or harmless answers, much too positive to be credible that reminds us of some exasperating politically correct pop artists. Apart from that unpleasant feeling, the interview happened to be interesting. she is talkative and happy to tell us about personal anecdotes. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

JAMMITLearning music is difficult. Changing the way it is learned is even more challenging. Revolutionizing the industry is unheard of until now with the introduction of Jammit™, the first and only music software offering budding and veteran rock stars access to top industry artists’ original multi-track master recordings. The unveiling will be held on January 27th at 1 PM in Media Center room #2008 at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. Afterward, it will also be on display with live demos at booth #339. Created by renowned music producer Scott Humphrey (Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne), Jammit™ gives music fans of all levels a way to learn their favorite artists’ tracks as they were meant to be played. Features include instrument isolation, synchronized notation and tablature combined with phrase looping and a slow speed function without changing pitch. Jammit™ truly is a music edu-tainment revolution. A quick product video demo is available on YouTube. Jammit™ is comprised of a proprietary technology developed by Humphrey and his team of engineers that will inevitably change the way music is learned in the home, music studios and education facilities across the world. “Until now, there was always a level of uncertainty of how the original track was played,” said Humphrey. “Jammit™ offers musicians a unique combination of software features combined with isolated tracks from the original multi-track master recordings. Our ever expanding library features many of the top artists from the last four decades.” A sampling of the vast Jammit™ library includes access to fan favorites such as Steve Vai, Rob Zombie, Nickelback, No Doubt, Marilyn Manson, Foreigner, Motley Crüe, Grateful Dead, Pantera and Alice Cooper among others. Previously, people had to rely on traditional learning tactics like printed sheet music or mixed audio files, constantly pushing play, rewind and play again on their music player. With the introduction of Jammit™, musicians finally have access to the isolated multi-tracks sessions combined with innovative and easy-to-use software for maximum learning potential. Proprietary variable timing reference technology offers users access to many features including: * Isolation of individual instruments and vocals for pinpoint learning * Synchronized scrolling notation and tablature; * Audio waveform displays for visual cues and navigation; * Looping and song section markers for detailed accuracy; * Performance recording and playback; * Slow playback mode that doesn’t affect the original pitch. By having the ability to isolate an individual instrument within a dense mix, a musician can hear the intricacies of an instrument, making it easier and more enjoyable to learn and emulate. The scrolling digital notation and tablature makes it easy to reference and follow along with the audio. Users can practice in loop mode, mute the isolated track, jam along with the band track and record their own performance. With the ability to learn from the master musicians themselves, Jammit™ is a must have for all music students and accomplished musicians. Available soon at Jammit, music lovers can easily download, install and purchase their favorite songs for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, OS X, Windows and other devices. (VQPR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Zoltan Farkas, the brains behind Ektomorf, is a kid living his dream. He's always thinking about how to please his fans with the same amazement and tearing eyes he must've had in front of his idols. Colloquial language, no prepared statement and answers with a rare honesty. A surprising honesty, disarming at first, but delightful in the end: with him, you're free to talk about anything. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

ETERNAL DESCENT The Eternal Descent Graphic Novel Volume 1 is now available for presales worldwide. In a city where lost souls lurk in every shadow and darkness veils sinister designs, heavy metal could be the key to salvation...or the gateway to destruction! A fallen hero, a twisted demon, one gorgeous succubus, and an army of chart-topping guitar heroes: the pieces are in place. The Descent begins! Featuring guest appearances from Atreyu, Firewind, God Forbid, Static-X, and Shadows Fall, Eternal Descent offers a radical new take on the metal genre, presenting iconic guitarists Gus G, Wayne Static, Dan Jacobs, and many more, as you've never seen them before! Volume 1 of Eternal Descent collects issues 1 to 6 of the comic book into a Graphic Novel edition with over 30 pages of bonus content and exclusive digital downloads - including unreleased mp3 and video content. Eternal Descent directly involved numerous rock and metal guitarists in the creation of the series. Wayne Static of Static-X had this to say about his role in the Eternal Descent comic book: "This stuff is over the top, bursting with energy. Eternal Descent gives me the ultimate opportunity to be more than human." Gus G of Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind states this about Eternal Descent and his character in Issue #3: “It’s incredible! That’s what being a comic hero is all about: Having supernatural powers and looking perfect!” Cover art for the Eternal Descent Graphic Novel can be viewed here. To view the Eternal Descent Motion comic trailer, please visit here. The Eternal Descent Graphic Novel edition is available to pre-order at Amazon (Serge Entertainment PR)

JAMMIT Revolutionary new music App Jammit™ took two prestigious awards at Macworld 2011. Jammit™ was honored with a Mac|Life Award for the Best iOS App of 2011 and Best Of Macworld Expo 2011 by Notebooks.com. Now you can see what the excitement is about. Watch what John 5, Steve Lukather, Richie Kotzen and others are going crazy over youtube

CARMINE APPICE Rock legend, Realistic Rock author, and Sabian’s World’s Greatest Rock Drummer Carmine Appice is now offering rare tracks and impossible to find, out of production albums available as digital downloads directly from his official web site. Some of Carmine’s best performances new and old are available along with a brand new track from King Kobra titled "Monsters and Heroes". All proceeds from this track will be donated to the Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund. Other rare albums include “BBA (Beck, Bogert & Appice) Live in London” recorded in 1973; Carmine’s solo release “Rockers”; “Party Tested”, the 1980 release by DNA (Derringer & Appice); and Mothers Army “Planet Earth” with Joe Lynn Turner, Jeff Watson and Bob Daisley. More tracks and full albums will be added to the continually expanding catalog each month. All tracks are just 99¢ each and full album downloads offer a reduced price from the single track downloads price. Some of these tracks are not on iTunes or Amazon.com. They are only available on the official Carmine Appice web site. To preview and download tracks, visit: Link. For more info about Carmine Appice. (Serge Entertainment PR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Papa Roach is part of those controversial bands, mainly because of its "commercial" side. "Commercial", a term which is the supreme insult in the world of underground. But Papa Roach doesn't care. In more than 10 years, the band has evolved, it continues on its merry way, without giving a damn, and it already thinks to its future, as we learn from the guitarist and founder member Jerry Horton. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls) is pragmatic and peaceful. He's not interested in conflicts and polemics unlike a large group of people delighted with it, but without assuming it. Though, he's more talkative about the composition process of his duet with Joey Jordison and explains us why the new album Women And Children Last is that much apart for Murderdolls. Last but not least, we couldn't avoid to tackle this horridly not-funny video by Mad manager. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Most metal fans discovered Combichrist while they were supporting Rammstein on their 2009 tour. A few weeks ago, Andy and his henchmen were once again passing in France, so we had to meet with the heart, soul and brains behind the project to understand who this man is and what he's got to say. So here it is : our chat with Andy LaPlegua, an artist whose ideas and opinions are as bright as his eyes. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

MR. BIG MR. BIG is back with their highly anticipated new studio album entitled « What If… » out now on Frontiers Records. «What If… » is MR. BIG’s first all original album since the reunion of the four original members, Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey back in early 2009. Sixteen years after the release of « Hey Man », the new recording is set to bring back MR. BIG on the height of the current Hard Rock scene. “What If…” will be released in a special edition CD + DVD in digipak, regular CD, vinyl and digital download and in a limited edition luxury box including the CD, DVD, LP and exclusive memorabilia. “What If…” tracklisting includes: Undertow; American Beauty; Stranger In My Life; Nobody Takes the Blame; Still Ain’t Enough for Me; Once Upon a Time; As Far As I Can See; All The Way Up; I Won’t Get In My Way; Around The World; I Get The Feeling; Unforgiven (exclusive bonus track for Europe / North America – not on vinyl edition). The DVD will include the videoclips of “Undertow” and “All the Way Up” plus a documentary “Making of” the album including interviews and exclusive behind the scenes features of the four members. For more information go to Mr. Big (VQPR)

LISA LaRUE Prog rock musician/keyboardist Lisa LaRue will release her sophomore CD "Fast and Blue" on March 31, 2011. The title will be released in a jewel pack along with both a DVD and magazine each sold separately. There will also be a very special limited edition (50 copies) of the entire package sold for $25.95 at Rock Tunz for 30 days only. After that timeframe, the album, DVD and magazine will be available and sold separately at her website. "Fast and Blue" is co-produced by Lisa LaRue and Steve Adams with John Payne. The "Fast and Blue" DVD will contain The making of "Fast and Blue" with special appearances by Ryo, Michael, Don, John, Steve, and Lisa; Fast and Blue - the single video; Recurring Dream video (this video will not be available on youtube); Prometheus video (this video will not be available on youtube and will contain portions of Thomas Edison's "Frankenstein 1910", the first film made of Mary Shelley's book "Frankenstein: The Modern Day Prometheus"). The "Fast and Blue" magazine features include: 8.5" x 11" dimensions; 24 pages; An intro to the album; 1 page with beautiful artwork devoted to each song; A narrative about each song's place in the overall theme of the album; A crayon drawing by actor Brad Pitt done in the first grade at Horace Mann Elementary School where he and Lisa LaRue were classmates; A full page bio with photos of each band member; Full-page official publicity photos; A scrapbook collage of band members and special guests taken during the making of "Fast and Blue"; Two pages specially devoted to the CD and DVD storage. "Fast and Blue is about how life can change so quickly, but yet this life we live may be but one of many we live throughout one long soul life," says LaRue. "The esoteric mysteries of the Knight's Templar, the Holy Grail and even my own indigenous culture all tie together in a big musical story. Many of us involved in the project have a deep interest in the many facets of this story, including Steve Adams' CD "Solomon's Key" and John Payne's continuing work on a Dan Brown-related theme." Based in Northeastern Oklahoma and working for her tribe (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma), Lisa LaRue is not only fulfilling her dreams but hoping to be an inspiration to other native entrepreneurs. While staying in her home community and doing important work for her tribe, she is recording a progressive rock album with musicians from around the world! Progressive rock has recently witnessed a resurgence across the world, particularly in the UK, but as a Native American woman, Lisa has taken on a new challenge of working with musicians of different cultures and backgrounds to work in a unique way - each participant writes and records their own parts without any musical direction, but what comes from their heart. The combination of backgrounds, influences, demographics and talent is not only proof that music is the universal language, but that an indigenous woman can stay in her own tribal community and still work with the world and touch the world as well, in a way that is not stereotypical but uniting - while using modern technology to create the final product. One of the 'hold-ups' to native people being successful is the lack of opportunities in the tribal community. But with the internet and other forms of technology, it is now possible. "I've connected with fabulous musicians from other parts of the United States, Greece and the U.K., and we all share the common goal of creating great music, and have proven to ourselves that we write and play in spiritual harmony," says LaRue. By allowing each musician the opportunity to add to the songs what comes from their hearts without any musical direction, the outcome will show that music IS, indeed, the Universal Language. Special thanks to the many fans who were involved in the 2KX project and reaped rewards for their contributions. Those who pledged to the project qualified to receive a song written by LaRue for them or a loved one as well as numerous other rewards for their participation. Official Lisa LaRue 2KX Web Site or Lisa LaRue 2KX Facebook Page. (Serge Entertainment PR)

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: After having spent an hour on the phone with Ron Thal a.k.a. Bumblefoot, the first thing I thought to myself is "Man, this guy is excellent!". This being because of his crazy dreams, his theory that Jagermeister is the solution for everything, the t-shirt he wears on stage to tease his colleagues, but also his work ethics and fairness. In fact speaking of fairness, we can say that Ron was incredibly generous with this interview! Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Interviewing Johan Hegg (Amon Amarth) is a little like chatting with an old friend. After a solid handshake that threatens to break a few of your metacarpi and a comment on the weather, the man settles with formidable ease to answer our questions with disarming kindness and good humor. Johan tells us all about the history of Surtur Rising, the metal cruise of the century, the band's success in the US, and the sad fate of his famous drinking horn. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

RADIO METALINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: It's clear to say that Kirk Windstein is always his natural self. This explains his self-assured comments on the raw quality of Down's latest live album: "It wouldn't have been right to re-master it". The fact that he is so rigorously spontaneous, to the extent that they never considered re-touching Phil Anselmo's mediocre vocals on this album, is respectful proof honesty. He also used the same freedom of speech to describe his relationship with alcohol and recent sobriety. Interview. Check out our site at Radio Metal.

ESP GUITARS On April 9th and 10th, ESP Guitars Japan will simultaneously unveil a range of three Eternal Descent guitars at two high-profile events - Musikmesse in Germany and Kapow! Comic Con in London. The three guitar models are strictly limited to 50 of each design and are inspired by three major characters in the Eternal Descent comic book series: Lyra - a volatile succubus; Loki - a twisted demon; and Sirian - a fallen angel. Photos and specifications for the Eternal Descent range are available here. Eternal Descent is a comic book and music series unlike any other, a cross-genre story that blends elements of fantasy, action, music, superhero, gothic, science fiction, supernatural and other elements into an ongoing saga. Llexi Leon is the creator of multimedia concept Eternal Descent – which began making noise in London, England in 2005. His highly intricate guitar style exhibits the many influences corralled to create his intense sound - from classical, flamenco, electronic, and ambient genres to the more prominent genres of rock and metal. Fusing these genres into one, Leon created a cinematic fantasia to accompany the ongoing Eternal Descent comic series, which launched March 2010 from IDW Publishing. Leon's love of music is only matched by his passion for comic books and animation – bringing stories to life through escapism, utilizing everyday events and a vivid imagination to create ongoing sagas of art, narrative and sound. Working closely with major names in the music and comic industries, Eternal Descent continues to expand globally in both areas. A slate of 2011 releases include comics, interactive media, novels, music, and signature musical instruments. Headline recording artists Atreyu, Firewind, Shadows Fall, Static X and more, have appeared in the Eternal Descent comic series so far, with many set to collaborate on the new album. Check out all of these websites: Eternal Descent; Eternal Descent Facebook; Llexi Leon Twitter; ESP Guitars; ESP Guitars Twitter; Musikmesse; Kapow! ; Kapow! Twitter. (Serge Entertainment PR)

CARMINE AND VINNY APPICE Let The Drum Wars Begin! Brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice go to battle April 22nd. Main Street Armory, 900 Main Street in Rochester, NY, will host the first Drum Wars Battle featuring legendary drummers Carmine and Vinny Appice on Friday, April 22nd. Brothers and "rivals" Carmine and Vinny Appice are set to battle it out by performing classic hard rock, pop and metal hits that were popular during their long drumming careers. Tickets are available through Ticketfly for $15 advance and $20 the day of the show. For more info, visit here. To highlight the event, The House of Guitars is sponsoring a Drum Wars competition to give fledgeling cream of the crop musicians the opportunity to perform with the famous brothers at the Main Street Armory show on April 22nd. The House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. in Rochester, NY is accepting DVDs and video links from vocalists, bassists and guitarists until April 15th. For more information, please visit facebook. As a precursor to the Main Street Armory show, Drome Sound will sponsor a Drum Wars drum clinic featuring Carmine and Vinny Appice on Thursday, April 21st at Waters Edge Lighthouse, 2 Freeman's Bridge Road in Glenville, NY at 7PM. Tickets are $12 advance and $15 the day of the show. For more info, please visit Drome Sound. Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Guitar Zeus, King Kobra - to name a few) has enjoyed an amazing 30 year career as a rock star, music educator, and rock pioneer. He is widely considered to be one of the most accomplished showmen in rock and is the recipient of numerous awards including dozens of gold and platinum selling records. Carmine co-wrote such monster selling hits as "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" and "Young Turks". He has broken new ground in very aspect of his career as a performer, as a teacher, and as a writer, and he continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming. Vinny Appice has anchored the rhythm and power live and in the studio for the music of Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, WWIII, Axis, Rick Derringer, John Lennon, and more. He has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums and CDs including many multi-platinum records. Touring the world for over 2 decades resulted in selling millions of records! Vinny's drumming can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including "Wayne's World 2", "Heavy Metal", "Iron Eagle" and "Bedazzled". Vinny, the author of drum instruction book "Rock Steady" and DVD "Hard Rock Drumming Techniques" has performed incredible powerhouse drum clinics around the globe. Numerous books have been written about Black Sabbath and Dio with the authors always mentioned Vinny's unique powerful drumming style! Vinny and Carmine break out the heavy artillery in this entertaining no-holds barred battle to the finish. Carmine and Vinny...Vinny and Carmine! Don't know which one comes first, which one had the mustache first, or which one has the best legs! However, they are both great artists in their own genre. Carmine's track record includes Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, B.B.A. (Beck, Bogart and Appice), and Rod Stewart, to name a few. Not bad! Vinny has driven John Lennon, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell. Not bad! From the initial downbeat of this sibling confrontation, this spectacle culminates in the final battle of Drum Wars. The Ultimate Battle both playing with great power, imagination and musically spirited. So now, Drum Wars - The Tour where Carmine and Vinny demonstrate their sensational playing abilities. It is comedy in that they leave Laurel and Hardy very secure! It is entertainment in that it is great fun. Sincere, open and honest. Both drummers play great solos and great ensemble work in their own inimitable style. Their years of experience are reflected in their ability to respond musically to each other. I personally am honored to have them both as friends and musical colleagues. May the musical battle continue! - Vic Firth. Drum Wars(Serge Entertainment PR)

YES YES Exclusive Announcement on AOL/NOISECREEP. The world's most quintessential Prog Rock band YES, announces today their highly anticipated new album FLY FROM HERE. This marks the first album in ten years with legendary, 2-time Grammy Award winning producer, Trevor Horn. READ IT ALL HERE! Noise Creep (VQPR)

YES The world's most quintessential Prog Rock band YES, announces today their highly anticipated new album FLY FROM HERE. This marks the first album in ten years with legendary, 2-time Grammy Award winning producer, Trevor Horn. Horn and YES bassist Chris Squire re-discovered the track FLY FROM HERE which has never been recorded as a studio track. “Chris and I were talking one evening about a song ‘Fly From Here’ that we never recorded,” explains Trevor Horn. “I said I was prepared to spend two weeks with ‘YES’ recording that song. When I arrived in America to record it, I was taken prisoner by the band and only allowed my freedom again in return for producing the whole album. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse!!!” FLY FROM HERE encompasses YES’ signature brand of mysticism and grand-scale compositions. Maintaining a complex, symphonic sound that features the beautiful harmonies and strong heavy riffs they are known for. “The new album represents the best of YES from the 70s and the 80's with a current twist,” states Squire. Geoff Downes has also reunited with YES to record FLY FROM HERE, bringing YES' classic symphonic sound with his strong style of playing. Downes had originally joined YES and recorded the album Drama in 1980. YES features a lineup of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, and Geoff Downes on keyboards with lead singer Benoit David. YES are the pioneers for the use of synthesizers and sound effects in modern music, which produced such timeless, symphonic-rock masterworks as "Roundabout," "Close To the Edge," and "Awaken". YES continued to push the cutting edge of art-rock music to their limits, selling over 30 million albums, reaching platinum status multiple times worldwide. YES’ powerful mainstream progressive compositions have influenced a generation of musicians with a hugely successful and indelible catalogue of music with hit albums such as DRAMA, FRAGILE, CLOSE TO THE EDGE and 90125. Classics such as “Roundabout,” a seminal hit which consistently appears on “the best songs of all-time” lists, and the group’s #1 hit “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” which Horn is responsible for. Taken from the YES album 90125, this single would form part of a unique double, which would see YES and Horn top both the UK and US charts simultaneously. FLY FROM HERE will be released on Frontiers Records July 2011. More details about the album, its packaging and YES’ live plans for the rest of the year will become available shortly. For additional information please visit their website. (VQPR)

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