Monthly Archives: July 2011

TDW release

Posted on Sunday, 31st July 2011 by bob

It has only been five months since the release of the double album Scrapbook and already new TDW material is waiting to be released!  Tom had the following to say: “Yes, I can now officially share with you guys that … Continue reading →

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Galahad update

Posted on Sunday, 31st July 2011 by bob

A brief update from the Galahad camp this week with the news that two albums are in the offing. Also in the pipeline is an official Galahad biography – ‘One For The Record’ and a new DVD ‘Live In Tiana’! … Continue reading →

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Rush DVD moves back

Posted on Saturday, 30th July 2011 by bob

Rush’s Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland DVD originally scheduled for release at the end of September has now been delayed by a month. The DVD will now be released on 25th October 2011. Planet Rock Radio reported the following… … Continue reading →

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Steven Wilson update

Posted on Friday, 29th July 2011 by bob

As reported earlier this month Steven Wilson will release his second solo album, Grace For Drowning through Kscope on 26th September. The album is the follow up to the well received Insurgentes release from 2009. Grace For Drowning will be a double album … Continue reading →

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Geoff Downes interview

Posted on Thursday, 28th July 2011 by bob

An interesting interview appeared today between Geoff Downes and Classic Hard Rock Examiner‘s Sterling Whitaker. “Geoff Downes spoke to Examiner.com about returning to Yes, the new album, fan’s expectations, the band’s summer tour with Styx and more… ” Read the full interview … Continue reading →

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Evanescence gig dates

Posted on Wednesday, 27th July 2011 by bob

Evanescence have announced UK and German dates for later this year. Support for the UK dates will be with Fair To Midland & Pretty Reckless. UK DATES: 04/11/11 : LONDON, Hammersmith Apollo 07/11/11 : MANCHESTER, Apollo 08/11/11 : GLASGOW, Academy 10/11/11 : … Continue reading →

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Portnoy & Sykes join forces

Posted on Tuesday, 26th July 2011 by bob

Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Sykes have joined forces, with an as yet unamed bassist, to form a “power trio”. According to reports at Blabbermouth Portnoy describes one track as “copping the [LED] ZEPPELIN/[BLACK] SABBATH vibe” and another as “[PINK] … Continue reading →

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Random Touch new album

Posted on Monday, 25th July 2011 by bob

Random Touch‘s fifteenth album hits the streets on 29th July. The double album entitled Tributary features twenty three tracks and over two hours of music. The album will be available through the band’s website and also CDBaby.

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New Anathema album

Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by bob

The band who will be headlining ‘A Night At The Union Chapel’ concert on 30th September which will feature “stripped back” sets from Anathema, The Pineapple Thief, Engineers and Nosound announced recently by Kscope, have a new album out on 5th September … Continue reading →

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Haken new album

Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by bob

Haken hope to release their 2nd album as an exclusive for those attending their performance at ProgPower USA in Atlanta on Saturday 17th September, with a general release planned for early October to be confirmed. Although the recording process is … Continue reading →

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Ron van Eck RIP

Posted on Saturday, 23rd July 2011 by bob

Sad news from the long running Supersister camp with the announcement that bass player Ron van Eck passed away earlier this week. Ron van Eck had been with the band from the very beginning and featured on their 1970 debut album Present … Continue reading →

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New Nick D’Virgilio EP

Posted on Friday, 22nd July 2011 by bob

Nick D’Virgilio has a new 5 track EP entitled Pieces due for release on Tuesday 26th July. Here’s Nick’s trailer:

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Uriah Heep new live album

Posted on Friday, 22nd July 2011 by bob

Live In Armenia is a 2CD/DVD digi-package (also available as an audio 2LP gatefold sleeve version) to be be released through Frontiers Records and available from 23 September 2011. Live In Armenia was recorded during Uriah Heep‘s 40th Anniversary Celebration World Tour from last … Continue reading →

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The Enid Newspaper

Posted on Thursday, 21st July 2011 by bob

The Enid will not only be playing at High Voltage this weekend (Prog Stage, Sunday), they will be distributing copies of their newspaper, Enid News. Enid News contains information about the world’s most majestic rock band, The Enid, its music … Continue reading →

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The Gathering Britannia debut

Posted on Thursday, 21st July 2011 by bob

The Gathering Britannia which features members from Fairport Convention, Lindisfarne, Magna Carta, The Albion Band, Jethro Tull, Steeleye Span, Fotheringay and Pentangle have recently released their debut album. “The Bridge Between is to be released on Philadelphia’s ItsAboutMusic.com, features original songs … Continue reading →

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