METAL HEAVEN News 08 / 2006

Metal Heaven - News 08 / 2006
::: Metal Heaven go US Metal in October! :::

METAL HEAVEN are happy to announce the addition of US Metal legend RIOT to their roster! This highly influential US Metal band, which is centered around guitarist Mark Reale, will release their new album "Army Of One" in Europe through the Munich based label on October 27th, 2006. This release perfectly combines the "classic" RIOT with the RIOT from the late 90's. Be prepared for an entertaining trip back to the US roots of this sound! The first edition will be available as slipcase edition. Performing on "Army Of One" are: Mark Reale - guitars, Mike Flyntz - guitars, Mike DiMeo - vocals, Pete Perez - bass and Frank Gilchrist - drums. (www.riotweb.com)

Track List: 1. Army Of One, 2. Knockin At My Door, 3. Blinded, 4. One More Alibi, 5. It All Falls Down, 6. Helpin Hand, 7. The Mystic, 8. Still Alive, 9. Alive In The City, 10. Shine, 11. Stained Mirror, 12. Darker Side Of Light

The US Metal mayhem will be completed by the release of RUFFIAN’s comeback studio album "Desert Of Tears" on October 20th, 2006. The band these days consists of: Craig Behrhorst - guitars, Chris Atchinson - guitars, Luke Bowman - drums, Rich Wilde - vocals and Tommy Sisco - bass. "Destert Of Tears" appeals to any old school fan of this style out there and combines heavyness with those splendid melodies which are so much typical for this genre of music. (www.ruffians.org)

Track List: 01. I Believe, 02. Running Blind, 03. Day Of The Champion, 04. Desert Of Tears, 05. I Will Fly, 06. Darkest Of Light, 07. It Ain't Over, 08. Live By The Sword, 09. Soldier's Fate, 10. Chosen One, 11. Freedom

The first edition of this album will include the exclusive bonus track "Risen" and be available as slipcase edition.

Ruffians live:
19.11.2006 (NL) Bat Cave - Tillburg / 22.11.2006 (CH) Rock City - Zürich / 25.11.2006 (D) Metal Forces Festival X - Lörrach

::: TALISMAN out, PRETTY MAIDS in!!! :::

Dear rock fans, sadly, we have to announce that TALISMAN will not be able to appear on this year's United Forces Of Rock festival due to singer Jeff Scott Soto's involvement with JOURNEY. Here comes an official statement from bass player Marcel Jacob: "It was something we looked forward to do - but I'm sure everybody understands how big a thing it is for Jeff to do the tour with JOURNEY. In a good world we will have a chance to make it up to those who've been disappointed."

Taking over the slot for TALISMAN on this year's event though will be none other than Denmark's finest Hard Rock band PRETTY MAIDS who will exclusively showcase songs from their upcoming studio album "Wake Up To The Real World" out on Frontiers Records on November 10th. Here come some words from singer Ronnie Atkins: "Me and the boys are looking forward to play the UFOR festival at the Rockfabrik and to perform some new stuff from our forthcoming and first long player in four years "Wake up to the real world ". As allways I'm sure it's gonna be a kick ass party to play in our "second homecountry" Germany. It's gonna ROCK!!!!! (www.united-forces-of-rock.de)

Therefore, we will now welcome the following bands on October 1st, 2006 at the Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, Germany: FAIR WARNING / PRETTY MAIDS / HOUSE OF LORDS / MAD MAX / DANNY VAUGHN / KIP WINGER (acoustic) / GARY BARDEN / BLOODBOUND / PRAYER

SAIDIAN - Phoenix
Out: 29.09.2006, Metal Heaven

South German Melodic Metal outfit SAIDIAN finished off the works on their 2nd album entitled "Phoenix". A release is scheduled for September 29.09.2006. The disc once again was produced by former SANVOISEN singer Vagelis Maranis at Maranis Studios in Backnang near Stuttgart, Germany. Next to SINNER / ex- PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling who performs on drums on the whole album, the mountain king himself, Mr. JON OLIVA, joined the guys to sing a verse at the song "Crown Of Creation"! Be prepared for the flight of the Phoenix!

Mad Max - In White (EP)
Out: 29.09.2006, AOR Heaven

Success makes happy - and so far the brilliant year 2006 for MAD MAX shows. Their new 6 track EP "In White", due for release on 29.09.2006 shows and opens a new chapter in the history of these German Hard Rock pioneers. "In White" presents MAD MAX in fully acoustic shape, performing 6 of their songs with acoustic and emotional arrangements. This release includes the following tracks: 01. To Hell And Back Again, 02. Open The Eyes Of My Heart , 03. Hello Father, 04. Bad Day In Heaven, 05. Lonely Is The Hunter, 06. Reprise .

Promo CD's for both SAIDIAN and MAD MAX will be available within the next 10 days.

::: Still in promotion... :::

Planet Alliance - s/t
Out: 15.09.2006, Metal Heaven

PLANET ALLIANCE, the new Swedish based top Hard Rock / Metal project lead by producer Anders "Theo" Theander, singer Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE) and guitarist Magnus Karlsson (LAST TRIBE, STARBREAKER) will unleash their self-titled debut album on September 15th, 2006. Singer Mike Andersson and guitarist Magnus Karlsson are currently available for interviews.

::: Tour dates :::

ALTARIA
06.09.2006 (FIN) Salo, Sokos Hotelli Rikala
07.09.2006 (FIN)Tampere, Music Bar Sputnik
08.09.2006 (FIN) Kuopio, Ravintola Puijonsarvi
09.09 2006 (FIN) Kouvola, Night Club Riviera
13.09.2006 (FIN) Eura, Osmantupa
14.09.2006 (FIN) Savonlinna, Rock's Bar & Club
15.09.2006 (FIN) Lahti, Cumulus Night Life
16.09.2006 (FIN) Kitee, Ravintola Karhu
20.09.2006 (FIN) Oulu, Gigglin Marlin
22.09.2006 (FIN) Vaasa, Hullu Pullo
23.09.2006 (FIN) Kaustinen, Viihderavintola Konsta
27.09.2006 (FIN) Turku, Gigglin Marlin
28.09.2006 (FIN) Helsinki, On The Rocks
29.09.2006 (FIN) Seinäjoki, Kuusnolla
30.09.2006 (FIN) Kajaani - Ravintola Liinakko

BLOODBOUND
08.08.2006 (S) EM-Festen, Göteborgskalaset, Gothenburg (with Arch Enemy)
01.10.2006 (D) Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik, United Forces Of Rock Festival
06.10.2006 (S) Stockholm, Sweden Rock's 34000 Ton Metal Cruise

CLOUDSCAPE
31.03.2007 (UK) ProgPower UK, Cheltenham*
* with Haggard, Dreamscape, Scar Symmetry

MAD MAX
01.10.2006 (D) Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik, United Forces Of Rock Festival

RUFFIANS
24.11.2006 (F) Strasbourg-Marlenheim, Club Kobus
25.11.2006 (D) Lörrach, SAK Wasserwerk *
* Metal Forces Festival with Blitzkrieg, Metal Inquisitor a.o.

SAIDIAN
19.08.2006 (D) Vaihingen/ Enz, Pade Open Air
24.08.2006 (D) Stuttgart, Röhre (with SABATON + CUSTARD)
26.09.2006 (D) Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik Club 2 (Release Party)
11.11.2006 (D) München, Cafe Glocke

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