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Esoteric Antenna & Cherry Red Records are very pleased to announce the release of the new album by Italian Progressive Rock legends Acqua Fragile.

A New Chant features original members Piero Canavera, Franz Dondi and Bernardo Lanzetti, who have reunited after forty-four years to record brand new material. The project is also notable for the presence of some very special guests, including Pete Sinfield, Nick Clabburn, Tango Spleen and Grammy Award winning drummer Jonathan Mover. Acqua Fragile - A New Chant is released on Esoteric Antenna on October 14th 2017.

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PFM signs worldwide deal with InsideOutMusic

PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi), the most famous Italian rock band in the world and InsideOutMusic are proud to announce their partnership to release the band’s upcoming albums worldwide!

PFM began writing their new opus, entitled “Emotional Tattoos”, in 2016, started recording in early 2017 and are about to finalize it in July! The worldwide release is currently planned for late October.

Drummer and singer Franz Di Cioccio commented: "We are delighted to be a part of the InsideOutMusic family! We have created a powerful record that will bring the sound and creative energy of PFM all over the world."

Patrick Djivas, bass player and co-author of the music, added: "I am very excited to sign with such an important record company. I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing our new songs for our audience all over the world.”

Thomas Waber, Label Manager and Head of A&R at InsideOutMusic says: “We are really excited to be working with this legendary Italian band. Their passion and fire still burns very bright!”

PFM is a very eclectic and exuberant musical group with a distinctive style that impressively combines rock, progressive, and classical music into one mesmerizing sonic entity. Formed in 1971, the band quickly gained a prominent place on the international scene by making it to the Billboard charts (for 1973’s “Photos Of Ghosts”), and winning a Gold record in Japan while constantly ruling the charts in their home country until today. Recently, PFM were honored with position #50 in the “UK Classic Rock Hall of Fame” of the 100 most important artists in the world.

“Emotional Tattoos”, PFM’s new album, marks the return of the band’s trademark sound after two more experimental releases: “PFM in Classic, from Mozart to Celebration”, dedicated to leading European classical music composers; and “States of Imagination”, a journey of sound and images comprising eight short movies, each with a different theme and atmosphere.
“Emotional Tattoos” finds its inspiration in a compassionate and wide look at the predicament of our planet and humanity as well as on the relationship between music and dreaming. The album’s sound is energetic, imaginative and encompassing, inviting all listeners to really sink into its musical facets and stories. These are not just songs: these are emotional tattoos you can feel on your skin.

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Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet is back with a new band and an exciting new album titled 'The Book'.

The 'Graham Bonnet Band', features of course Graham Bonnet vocals, Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass, Joey Tafolla on lead guitar, ex-Alcatrazz man Jimmy Waldo on keys, and Mark Benquechea on Drums.

They promise a powerful set-list showcasing Graham's extraordinary career performing the songs the way you know them.
Born in Skegness, England (December 1947), Bonnet enjoyed his first chart success with The Marbles, his first single with them – ‘Only One Woman’, penned by the Bee Gees – becoming a top 5 UK hit in 1968. After a spell recording advertising jingles, he appeared in the 1974 British comedy film ‘Three for All’ as lead singer of a fictional band called Billy Beethoven, receiving a rave review for his performance! Bonnet’s subsequent career has seen him work with some of the best musicians in the business, including guitar virtuosos Ritchie Blackmore Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and Chris Impellitteri... drummers Cozy Powell and Ted McKenna, bassists Roger Glover and Chris Glen and keyboard player Don Airey.

He is well known as the voice on a number of classic heavy rock albums including Rainbow’s ‘Down to Earth’ (1979), Michael Schenker Group’s ‘Assault Attack’ (1982), Alcatrazz’s ‘No Parole for Rock ‘n’ Roll’ (1983) and ‘Disturbing the Peace’ (1985).
Rainbow’s ‘Down to Earth’ spawned two hit singles, a cover of Russ Ballard’s ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ and ‘All Night Long’. During his time with Rainbow, Bonnet also headlined the inaugural Monsters of Rock Festival at Castle Donington in the UK. Singles from the first two studio Alcatrazz albums, ‘Island in the Sun’ (from ‘No Parole …’ and ‘God Blessed Video’ (from ‘Disturbing the Peace’), became staples of MTV, then in its infancy.

Bonnet has maintained an active solo presence throughout most of his career, releasing albums periodically including the eponymous ‘Graham Bonnet’ (1977), which was a hit in Australia, ‘No Bad Habits’ (1978), ‘Line-Up’ (1981), ‘Here Comes the Night’ (1991), ‘Underground’ (1997) and ‘The Day I Went Mad’ (1999). The single ‘Night Games’ (from the ‘Line Up’ album) reached number 6 in the UK charts.
He has recorded and toured with a wide-range of other artists and released albums with bands such as Impellitteri, Forcefield, Blackthorne and Japanese legends Anthem.
Bonnet has a powerful and distinctive vocal style and, indeed, a distinctive image – preferring to let the music, rather than the conventional heavy metal look, do the talking.
The Graham Bonnet Band has spent the last 18 months touring solidly around the world, with performances at several major European festivals including an acclaimed set at Sweden Rock 2016.
The debut Graham Bonnet Band album 'The Book' sees Graham returning in fine form, with an album that is his best in decades.
11 new tracks that will blow heavy rock fans away!
Also included with the new album is a 16 track cd of re-recorded classic tracks from Graham's career.

CURRENT TOUR DATES:

JULY
15th: Bang Your Head Festival, GERMANY **Graham Bonnet performing with Michael Schenker Fest**
21st: John Smith Festival, Finland
23rd: Suncastle, Skegness U.K.
24th: Biekeller, Bristol U.K.
25th: Sin City, Swansea U.K.
26th: Fibbers, York U.K.
27th: Robin 2, Bilston U.K.
28th: Ramblin' Man Fair, Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent U.K.
29th: Rock And Blues Festival, Coney Grey Showground, Derbyshire U.K.
30th: The Tivoli, Buckley U.K.

Connect with Graham Bonnet and the Graham Bonnet Band Here :
www.facebook.com/grahambonnetmusic
www.facebook.com/grahambonnetofficial

Listen to "Dreamer" from Jessie Galante's new album "The Show Must Go On"

Produced and mixed by Larry Swist (Lou Gramm, Spyro Gyra, Tina Turner), Dreamer is about overpowering a possessive, toxic and emotionally abusive relationship with the strength and tenacity to break free.

Written by Roberto Sterpetti, Enrico Scutti and Jessie Galante. Recorded at Mission Sound Studios, NY and Memphis Recording Studios, Italy by Jack Daley-Bass, Brian Delaney-Drums, Synthesizer programming-Enrico Scutti, background vocals Roberto Sterpetti, Enrico Scutti and Jessie Galante. All vocals produced by Roberto Sterpetti and Enrico Scutti.

Dreamer is a solid mid-tempo rock song with guitar driven alternate with melodic choruses characterized by Jessie’s powerful voice.
Watch the video
The cross-continental produced CD "The Show Must Go On" takes soul rock singer Jessie Galante on new journey in honor of late husband double platinum producer Larry Swist.
The full-length, 11-track album release, “The Show Must Go On” was recorded in various cities and countries from NYC to Rome. The album embodies a universal flare of many genres, all embracing Galante's distinctive soulful voice.
Larry Swist's (Lou Gramm, Spyro Gyra, Chuck Mangione, Tina Turner) production is augmented by a high-profile international team of songwriters, performers, producers and mixers. Jack Daley-bassist (Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone); Rob Bailey - guitarist (Anastacia, Aerosmith) and guitarist Marc Ribler (Mitch Malloy, Lee Aaron).

Mixing several tracks is 14 time Grammy-award winner Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Eric Clapton, One Direction, Michael Jackson, Madonna).
Swist's European production team includes Dutch luminary guitarist Joop Wolters; from Italy singer guitarist Roberto Sterpetti (San Remo, Benedetta Giovagnini); singer Enrico Scutti (Figure of Six) and singer, keyboardist Alessandro Del Vecchio (Fergie Frederiksen, Neal Schon, Joe Lynn Turner, Glenn Hughes), guitarist Mario Percudani (Mitch Malloy, Ted Poley, Hungryheart), bassist Anna Portalupi (Hardline, Tarja Turunen) and drummer Alessandro Mori (Glenn Hughes, Ted Poley).
Included is a new track with Galante's dynamic production team inspired by members of her musical family; (LA) film composer, orchestrator, performer Rossano Galante (Live Free or Die Hard, The Wolverine, The Shallows, Avengers); (NYC) recording, production,producer, performer, Giuseppe Galante, including performances by Carmelo Galante, Joey Jr. Galante and Charlie Galante.

Also included are Buffalo born legendary bassist, Billy Sheehan (Talas, Van Halen, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs); Buffalo, NY engineer Mike Rorick (Living Colour, John Jessel-Toto, Ani DiFranco) with Galante's vocals produced by multi-platinum award winner Armand Petri (Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, Denny Laine).

TRACKLIST

1.) Diamond In The Sky
2.) Dreamer
3.) Border Song
4.) Drown
5.) Mamma (I Get A Little Crazy)
6.) More Like Love Divine
7.) Mamma Said
8.) Remains Of The Day
9.) The Show Must Go On
10.) Beautiful Man
11.) Nights In White Satin

Bonus Track (Japan):
12.) Sting Like A Bee

Info :
www.tanzanmusic.com
www.jessiegalante.com

REVIEW: Synaptik "Justify & Reason" Heart Of Steel Records 2017

"Justify & Reason" this is the second album by the well-respected British Progressive Metal band.
And I am sure it will shake your neighbourhood around.

SYNAPTIK are not new in the Progressive Metal fastening cause they already count five years of existence and the excellent debut "The mechanisms of consequence".
Those of you that already know them you are lucky, for those of you that you don't know them prepare to be kicked. Real and innovative prog metal is back. Five songs: straight, catchy and packed with melodies, which can be remembered from the first listen but also progressive enough to get attention from other musicians interest.
Those guys know how to rock and kick some seriously asses listen the masterpiece titled"Human/Inhuman".
Yeah, to tell you the truth this release really blow my head off and make my head banging for several hours.
I believe Synaptik could make the big 'BOOM' in the European prog metal scene.
Overall "Justify & Reason" is something that can't miss from any 'real' metal fans, and its also something that all heavy metal fans should have to their on turntable, if love their vinyl version.
Avialble on CD and on digital in any device.

I shouldn't forget to mention the amazing cover art, that is one of the best prog metal covers I have ever seen and completes perfectly the whole package.
This is another proof of how professionally the band works.

Digital track list:
1. The Incredible Machine
2. Human / Inhuman
3. Conscience
4. White Circles
5. Esc Ctrl

Here is a taste of what to expect from the new album with the lyrics song release ‘White Circles’ which shows the band in their element in this powerful new video:

Subscribe to band website for special offers on NEW "Justify & Reason" Merchandise and receive a £10 coupon to use in a new store.
www.synaptikmetal.com

By Karima

DeFox Records and BUBBLE BLOOD RECORDS are really proud to announce the second album of mexican band REDFOG titled "Sleepwalker" that will be available on digital market on April 15th, 2017 on every worldwide webstores, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer, Google Play Music, Tidal, Shazam...

The Alternative Rock Post-progressive Metal band Redfog, formed in Morelia, Mexico, releasing the cinematic album "Sleepwalker".
A risky voyage of imagination, sank into the dephts of emotional moods, fantasy and twisted dreams.
"I'm seeing sand in my shoes...but if I've been all day working here, how can it be posible? "

"Sleepwalker" tracklist:

01-Lights on
02-Lights off
03-Time gone
04-I'm not afraid
05-Sand in my shoes reload
06-Left in darkness
07-Green insomnia

Redfog members:

Walther A. - electric guitars, keyboards, vocals in Green insomnia, mastering, artwork.
Vikco - drums, electronic drums.
Alex Lopez - keyboards, bass, programing.
Ivette Loor - lead vocals, lyrics.
J. Edgar Lopez - bass guitar.

All music composed by Alex Lopez, Walther, Vikco and Ivette Loor.
Produced by Alex Lopez, Walther and Vikco.

Band CONTACT:
http://www.redfogband,org
http://www.facebook.com/redfogband
http://www.twitter.com/redfogband

Label : http://www.defoxrecords.eu
Label : http://bubbleblood.nlz.it

PHIL MANZANERA announce new album "Live at Curious Art's festival" available now on biggest digital stores, featured Sonia Bernardo on vocals.

Phil Manzanera, the critically acclaimed Roxy Music guitarist and famed record producer, will play eight concerts with his #SoundofBlueBand in Japan this Summer.

Manzanera’s six concerts are presented by Billboard Live Tokyo and tickets are on sale at
http://www.billboard-live.com/pg/shop/show/index.php…

The dates are as follows:
‪ June 30‬‬‪ - Tokyo (Billboard Live Tokyo‬‬
‪July 1‬‬‪ - Tokyo (Billboard Live Tokyo)‬ ‬
‪July 2‬‬‪ - Tokyo (Billboard Live Tokyo)‬‪ ‬‬
‪July 4‬‬‪ - Osaka (Billboard Live OSAKA)‬‪ ‬‬

These concerts will be Manzanera’s first in Japan since he played Fuji Rock Festival with Roxy Music in 2010.

He now returns with his brilliant Sound of Blue band and the set will feature material from Manzanera’s Roxy and solo careers.

He said:“I first toured in Japan in 1979 and have always loved playing there. I’m delighted to be returning with my fantastic Sound of Blue band, who are brimming with youthful talent and incredible musicianship: they keep me on top of my game!”

The Sound of Blue band are:
Yaron Stavi - bass
Javier Weyler – drums
Bernardo – vocals/percussion
Lucas Polo – guitar
João De Macedo Mello– keyboard, saxophone
Andres Mesa -keyboard

Further information:
www.manzanera.com
https://www.facebook.com/philmanzanera

The BELLADONNA retrospective mixtape, released on cassette only!

The 20 songs on the "BELLADONNA MIXTAPE" - a double album, comprising 2 sides of a C90 tape! - are cherry-picked from the band's musical journey so far, and include "Foreverland" (included in the "Best Rock Song" category of the 2009 Grammy Awards ballot), "Let There Be Light" (written and recorded with legendary UK composer Michael Nyman), "The God Below" (featured on the International TV Spot for the Hollywood blockbuster 2015 movie "Minions") - plus their as yet unreleased noir cover of Del Shannon's classic 1961 track "Runaway".

The release is a limited edition (available for one month only, starting from the 10th of January) and - in authentic 70/80s mixtape style! - the tracklist on the cassette cover is handwritten, in this case by BELLADONNA's singer Luana Caraffa!

"Our musical and recording aesthetic has always been totally analog, so our retrospective album just HAD to be on cassette!" says Luana "And we must confess that when we played back our cassette mixtape we were amazed by how wonderfully analog and beautifully organic the songs sounded coming off the tape!"

"Nick Hornby in 'High Fidelity' said that making a mixtape was like writing a letter" adds the band's guitarist Dani Macchi. "and we absolutely agree - making mixtapes was an art form that flourished in an Era when Music truly mattered to everyone. Well, Music still truly matters to us, and to all our friends and fans - and this mixtape is our personal letter to them all!"

The "BELLADONNA MIXTAPE" is available now exclusively on Gumroad https://goo.gl/An87lT

Upon purchase you will receive the album in mp3 format (2 mp3s, both 45' long: one mp3 for the whole of side A, and one for the whole of side B: this is a true mixtape even in its mp3 incarnation!) for you to play while waiting for your handmade "BELLADONNA MIXTAPE" cassette to arrive in the post!

Steve Hackett has launched the first track from his forthcoming new album 'The Night Siren' - out 24th March 2017. Listen to 'In the Skeleton Gallery' now!

Pre-order the album digitally from iTunes or Amazon and get the track immediately: http://smarturl.it/SteveHackettTNS

You can also pre-order the album from Steve's official store including an exclusive, limited 'Northern Lights' vinyl here: https://store.hackettsongs.com

‘The Night Siren’ will be available as a special edition CD/Blu-Ray Mediabook featuring 5.1 surround sound & making of documentary, Standard jewelcase CD, Gatefold 2LP vinyl + CD & digital download.

OPENING ACT CONTEST GIVES ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN FOR BON JOVI

Jon Bon Jovi today announced on Facebook Live an opening act contest that allows bands to upload an audition for the chance to open an arena date on Bon Jovi’s upcoming 2017 This House Is Not For Sale Tour.

It is the third time in recent years that the Grammy Award®-winning band has invited local and regional artists to share the stage (2006’s Have A Nice Day Tour and 2010’s The Circle Tour). Those chosen will demonstrate that they have the sound, style, and substance to open an arena show. A different artist(s) will open for Bon Jovi on each one of the Live Nation-promoted concerts listed below.

Jon Bon Jovi said, “Every great band starts small and builds their rep one show at a time. That’s the opportunity we were given and now we want to pay it forward. If you’re ready for the arena stage, submit your audition tapes and join us in playing for the best audiences in rock music.”

TO ENTER: Bands will upload audition videos beginning now at www.bonjovi.com/2017-opening-act-contest/ or the Bon Jovi and Live Nation Facebook pages. Submissions will be displayed in a live gallery for viewing and sharing. Live Nation will choose 10 finalists, and Bon Jovi management will select the opening act contest winner for each tour date. All musicians who are selected as tour openers will be featured across Live Nation and Bon Jovi’s Facebook pages. For rules, visit http://livemu.sc/OACRules.

Winners will be notified they have won on the following dates:

First round of participating dates – winners announced on or about January 27, 2017:

Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC – concert on February 8, 2017

Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA – concert on February 10, 2017

BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL – concert on February 12, 201

Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL – concert on February 14, 2017

BJCC in Birmingham, AL – concert on February 16, 2017

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN – concert on February 18, 2017

Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO – concert on February 19, 2017

Second round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 4, 2017:

Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK – concert on February 21, 2017

American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX – concert on February 23, 2017

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV – concert on February 25, 2017

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA – concert on February 28, 2017

Third round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 8, 2017:

SAP Center in San Jose, CA – concert on March 1, 2017

Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ – concert on March 4, 2017

Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA – concert on March 5, 2017

The Forum in Los Angeles, CA – concert on March 8, 2017

Fourth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 26, 2017:

Pepsi Center in Denver, CO – concert on March 14, 2017

FedExForum in Memphis, TN – concert on March 16, 2017

Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH – concert on March 18, 2017

Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH – concert on March 19, 2017

Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN – concert on March 22, 2017

Fifth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about March 7, 2017:

United Center in Chicago, IL – concert on March 26, 2017

Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN – concert on March 27, 2017

Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI – concert on March 29, 2017

Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA – concert on March 31, 2017

Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT – concert on April 1, 2017

Sixth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about March 12, 2017:

PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA – concert on April 5, 2017

Madison Square Garden in New York, NY – concert on April 7, 2017

Madison Square Garden in New York, NY – concert on April 8, 2017

Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON – concert on April 10, 2017

Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON – concert on April 11, 2017