GOLDEN SEXTION: '"The Silicon Age" artwork, track listing revealed

Italian hard rock/alternative metal band GOLDEN SEXTION has revealed the cover artwork and track listing for its debut album, "The Silicon Age", which will be released on April 2nd via logic(il)logic Records. The album will contain a concentrate of emotions and points of view of four boys who deeply believe in what they do, and want to invite you to join the GOLDEN SEXTION's family.

Raven Lord add Larry Paterson on Drums!

Raven Lord has revealed that former Stuka Squadron (Blaze Bayley, Chokehold, Sinocence, Arbitrater) drummer Lawrence “Larry” Paterson joining the band. Larry lives in UK and comes with tour experience. Larry will be handling the drum duties and completes Raven Lord’s line up.

JOE MATERA / SLAVE TO THE FINGERS (2011)

Joe Matera is an Australian solo instrumental guitarist and he has already a 20-plus career in his shoulder! Matera was the lead guitarist in Australian rock band GEISHA (2007-2010) and founding lead axeman for classic rock group DOUBLE VISION (2003-2008). He has, also, been involved in several projects and recordings, one of which includes being guest guitar soloist on legendary UK metallers ATOMKRAFT's scorching cover of THIN LIZZY's "Cold Sweat".

Steven Tyler Says Aerosmith Is 'Back' on New Album

Steven Tyler can currently be seen each week on American Idol, but the very busy singer is still finding time for the day job that made him an icon. "We've been in the studio for the last month," Tyler says of Aerosmith. Tyler was in great spirits when Rolling Stone ran into him last night at Elton John's 20th annual Academy Award viewing party. He has good reason to be, with both Aerosmith and Idol going well. "Both things, we’re nailing them," he said.

AIRLESS with Izkar Producciones

The Melodic Hard Rock band AIRLESS has signed a deal with the Booking/Management agency Izkar Producciones.AIRLESS has played with bands such as Fair Warning Tyketto or Dare. The band is working in their fourth album to be released end of 2012.

SILENT OPERA / IMMORTAL BEAUTY (2012)

The Silent Opera project was born in 2007 with the intention to merge the symphonic metal music with visual art, scenical suits and theatrical athmospheres, obtaining original and impressive performances. The band consists of Marco Clari-Rain- (guitars/composer), Ambra Gerussi-Aria-(vocals), Loris Volcizzi-Shadow-(drums) and Andrea Pin-Kabal-(bass).

MICHAEL THOMPSON BAND / FUTURE PAST (2012)

Michael Thompson is, nowadays, one of the leading guitar players of the world. He was awarded the "Distinguished Alumni" award from his alma mater Berklee College of Music to commemorate his contributions to the music industry. Berklee's program for the event noted that "he is widely regarded as being among the elite studio session players, and his amazing list of credits includes such prominent names as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, 'N Sync, Toni Braxton, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, the Scorpions, Vince Neil, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Madonna, Babyface, En Vogue, Gloria Estefan, Stanley Clarke and Ricky Martin.

NEW BANGALORE CHOIR ALBUM

 "Metaphor" is titled the brand new Bangalore Choir album. The band currently consists of original members David Reece (ex Accept, voc.), Curtis Mitchell (guit.), Danny Greenberg (b.), plus German guitarist/ producer Andy Susemihl and drummer Rene Letters. 'Metaphor' features some collaborative efforts as well. David turned to old friends Rikard Quist, who collaborated on the tracks 'Silhouettes on the Shade' and 'Scandinavian Rose' on the new release and also worked with lyricist Jon Wilde, with whom David had worked with on his Reece-Kronlund release.

VOCAL POWERHOUSE JEFF SCOTT SOTO’S BRAND NEW VIDEO “LOOK INSIDE YOUR HEART” HAS EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE PREMIERE ON NOISECREEP

(New York, NY) – Jeff Scott Soto fans worldwide can click here to witness the worldwide premiere of the video for “Look Inside Your Heart”. The song is the first single from Soto’s forthcoming album DAMAGE CONTROL and features Soto collaborating with Night Ranger guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who can also be seen in the video. The audio track is available at all digital retail outlets.

Jeff Scott Soto’s new album DAMAGE CONTROL will be released on March 27th in North America via Frontiers Records. The album was recorded in Fall 2011 and features guest appearances by Jamie Borger and Nalle Påhlsson (Treat), Casey Grillo (Kamelot), Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger) and Dave Meniketti, founding member of Y&T. DAMAGE CONTROL will be released in two configurations: the basic version in CD jewel box and a deluxe edition in digipak format. The deluxe edition contains three additional bonus tracks and a DVD with videos and interview footage. To preorder the deluxe physical CD, click here; click here to preorder the regular version. To preorder the digital version of the album, please click here. Please see below for the track listing and click here to view the official trailer for DAMAGE CONTROL.

NEW JERSEY ROCKERS TYKETTO TO RELEASE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 18 YEARS: “DIG IN DEEP”

Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of the first new album in 18 years from New Jersey rockers Tyketto: DIG IN DEEP is due out on April 20th in Europe and April 24th in North America and features the original line-up. With recent appearances at Sweden Rock, Download, Firefest, Hard Rock Hell and Hard in Rio, the band realized they still had a huge fan base worldwide and the timing was perfect for a new album.

MR. BIG / LIVE FROM THE LIVING ROOM (2012)

In February 2009, when it was announced that Mr. Big, one of the 'highest quality' Hard Rock bands, were to re-unite with their original line-up, all the die-hards of the band and, generally of this scene, waited impatiently! Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their debut album announced their tour which began in June with performances in ten locations (including the Budokan).

SONATA ARCTICA - "Stones Grow Her Name" album details released

The new SONATA ARCTICA record will be called "Stones Grow Her Name", and will be released on May, 18th. It was recorded in several studios in Finland, mixed at "Sonic Pump Studios" by Mikko Karmila and mastered at "Chartmakers" by Svante Forsbäck.

Trixter Ready To Return With 'New Audio Machine' In April

Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of good-time rock n' rollers, Trixter. The band's first new album in 20 years, 'New Audio Machine', has been confirmed for release on April 20th in Europe and April 24th in North America.


Featuring the band's original line-up, 'New Audio Machine' is produced and engineered by Chuck Alzakian (Elton John, Christina Aguilera, Tesla) and includes songwriting contributions by Skid Row's Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan and former Styx member Glen Burtnik. Trixter frontman Pete Loran commented, "After all these years playing and recording with this band, I would say I am most proud of this record!" Lead guitarist Steve Brown added, "New Audio Machine is everything Trixter was and everything we are now. I can't wait for the world to hear it!"

BULLET TRAIN BLAST / NOTHING REMAINS (2012)

When I first heard a couple of samples from the new Bullet Train Blast's album, I was blown away! I said yes, this album would kick some serious asses! Good old-fashioned and energetic heavy rock stuff with loud in-your-face guitars, a vocalist who knows how to sing and a tight musicianship!