TOOL Mark 21st Anniversary Of "Opiate" With Commemorative Limited Edition Package

TOOL will release a handcrafted, bonus-laden, limited edition package of their original debut EP, Opiate, on Mar. 26 to mark the 21st anniversary of the six-song release.

The anniversary edition is limited to 5,000 copies and features art direction by Adam Jones, illustrations by legendary artist Adi Granov and design packaging by Mackie Osborne, who has collaborated with TOOL on many albums including 10,000 Days, Lateralus and Salival as well as posters and merchandise.

The 5,000 copies will be broken down as 5 x 1,000 runs with each set featuring a variation of the exterior graphics and included bonus items which include a new stereoscopic image for fans to use with their glasses from the 10,000 Days packaging.

The packages will only be available via TOOL's website (www.toolband.com) on Mar. 26 and there will be no pre-orders. A limit of three packages from each of the 5 x 1,000 versions will be in place. More details to be announced soon.

Puscifer Unveil "Bohemian Rhapsody" Video via The Onion; Donkey Punch The Night Released

Puscifer's video for "Bohemian Rhapsody," which stars Maynard James Keenan and Dina Martina, is available now via The Onion (http://www.avclub.com/articles/watch-the-video-for-puscifers-tim-and-ericlike-tak,92713/).

The six-minute clip, which was directed by Mike King, arrives as Puscifer's seven-song EP, Donkey Punch The Night is released (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/donkey-punch-the-night/id594305257). The collection includes covers of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Accept's "Balls To The Wall" as well as two new songs: "Breathe" and "Dear Brother." The set is rounded out by remixes of three of the songs.

Donkey Punch The Night track list:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody "O.G. Mix"

2. Breathe

3. Dear Brother

4. Balls To The Wall "Pillow Fight Mix"

5. Breathe "Drumcell rework"

6. Dear Brother "Big Black Delta remix"

7. Balls To The Wall "Silent Servant El Guapo Mix"

Puscifer kick off their first Australian tour later this week with a sold out show on Feb. 22 in Brisbane. The band has also announced appearances at Coachella in April as well as Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile in March.

February 22 Brisbane, Australia The Tivoli (SOLD OUT)

February 26 Sydney, Australia Enmore Theatre

February 28 Melbourne, Australia The Palais Theatre

March 31 Sao Paulo, Brazil Lollapalooza Brazil

April 6 Santiago, Chile Lollapalooza Chile

April 13 Indio, CA Coachella

April 20 Indio, CA Coachella

Conditions of My Parole was released in October of 2011 and was quickly followed by a storied Halloween performance on The Late Show with David Letterman complete with Keenan in costume and a keyboard solo by Paul Shaffer. The band returned to late night television in February with a Jimmy Kimmel Live performance that was equally unique, featuring Keenan and Round singing behind video monitors a la human bobble heads. The band has completed two North American tours behind the sophomore release including a stop at last summer's Bonnaroo Festival.

Puscifer's "Donkey Punch The Night" Streaming via Spin

Puscifer''s forthcoming EP, Donkey Punch The Night (Feb. 19, Puscifer Entertainment) is currently streaming via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/puscifer-bohemian-rhapsody-donkey-punch-the-night-ep-stream-maynard-james-keenan).

The seven-song collection features two new songs written by Keenan and Puscifer cohorts Mat Mitchell, Carina Round and Josh Eustis: "Breathe" and "Dear Brother" as well as two covers: Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Accept's "Balls To The Wall." Donkey Punch The Night was recorded in Jerome, Ariz. in Keenan's Caduceus Cellars (www.caduceus.org) with the same roster from 2011's Conditions of My Parole (Keenan, Mitchell, Round, Eustis, bass player Matt McJunkins and drummer Jeff Friedl) and guests Zac Rae (piano), Juliette Commagere (vocals), Josh Morreau (bass) and Claire Acey (vocals).

Remixes of three of the songs round-out the release with contributions from Los Angeles techno wizard Drumcell, Big Black Delta (aka Jonathan Bates, formerly of Mellowdrone and touring guitarist for M83) and Central American DJ, Silent Servant, who is well known for his mash-up of post-punk and techno.
 

Donkey Punch The Night track list:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody "O.G. Mix"

2. Breathe

3. Dear Brother

4. Balls To The Wall "PIllow Fight Mix"

5. Breathe "Drumcell rework"

6. Dear Brother "Denton rework" (Big Black Delta)

7. Balls To The Wall "Silent Servant El Guapo Mix"

 

 

Puscifer recently announced their first tour dates outside of North America with the band performing three shows in Australia as well as performances at Lollapalooza Brazil and Lollapalooza Chile. They were also recently confirmed for Coachella 2013.
 

February 22 Brisbane, Australia The Tivoli

February 26 Sydney, Australia Enmore Theatre

February 28 Melbourne, Australia The Palais Theatre

March 31 Sao Paulo, Brazil Lollapalooza Brazil

April 6 Santiago, Chile Lollapalooza Chile

April 13 Indio, CA Coachella

April 20 Indio, CA Coachella
 

Conditions of My Parole was released in October of 2011 and was quickly followed by a storied Halloween performance on The Late Show with David Letterman complete with Keenan in costume and a keyboard solo by Paul Shaffer. The band returned to late night television in February with a Jimmy Kimmel Live performance that was equally unique, featuring Keenan and Round singing behind video monitors a la human bobbleheads. The band has completed two North American tours behind the sophomore release including a stop at the 2012 Bonnaroo Festival.

Dean Guitars and Ddrum CEO Elliot Rubinson to Play Bass on First Half of Uli Jon Roth North American Tour

As the 40th Anniversary of his joining the Scorpions North American tour rolls on, ULI JON ROTH has confirmed that Dean Guitars and Ddrum CEO Elliot Rubinson will be playing bass in ULI's band for the first half of the tour. Rubinson recently toured North America as a part of Michael Schenker's band. Elliot started on January 26th in Santa Ana, CA and will continue on the tour through February 12th in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. In addition ULI will be joined by various Dean Artists throughout the tour.


Elliot commented about being a part of ULI's band on the upcoming tour:

"I have been fortunate to be able to have played with ULI everywhere from cruise ship tours to European trade shows. He is clearly one of the greatest guitarists ever with a sense of harmonies few possess. Since we grew up on the same music we share a passion for greats like Jimi Hendrix. I am very excited about being a part of the filming and recording taking place on this tour."


ULI is equally excited to be playing with Rubinson:

"It is always a real pleasure to share the stage with Elliott Rubinson. Not only is he an excellent bass player, who delivers the goods at every show, but he also connects with the audience in a great way. Together we're rocking the house!"


As one of the founding members of THE SCORPIONS, ULI wrote much of the material on the bands first five albums ("Fly to the Rainbow", "In Trance", "Virgin Killer", "Taken by Force" and the critically acclaimed live release "Tokyo Tapes"). These albums helped shape what is now considered the classic SCORPIONS sound.


Breaking major ground with his music, ULI is regarded as a significant influence by many notable guitar players of yesterday and today including but not limited to Slash, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen. Having collaborated and shared the stage with the likes of Jack Bruce, UFO, Brian May, and others, ULI continues to inspire and pave the way for musicians and fans alike.Widely recognized as perhaps the single most important protagonist of Neo-classical guitar playing, ULI is seen by many as a trend-setter who has often been considerably ahead of his time.


In addition to his breathtaking 40th Anniversary shows, ULI will also be offering his world renowned Sky Academy Seminars while he is on the road in North America. The aim of Sky Academy is to provide knowledge and inspiration to those who take guitar playing seriously and to help them reach a new plateau. The seminars are designed to open musicians' eyes to new possibilities and to trigger an awakening of the student's full potential and talent. Special emphasis is given to inspirational concepts rather than technical means. While the academy is also discussing matters of technique, purely practical aspects of guitar playing are not at the forefront of the teaching. This means that exercises play only a minor role in the seminar, which aims to impart ways of HOW to get better in a short time, rather than prescribing exercises as a means to get better, or as some sort of musical 'medicine'. Exercises are undoubtedly an important part of any musician's development, but there are already numerous facilities to learn about these things, and Sky Academy is designed to teach particularly those things which are not normally touched upon in music teaching, but which provide a true gateway to mastery.


Live and Sky Academy Seminars
2/5: Chantilly, VA @ Sully's
2/6: New York, NY @ Stage 48 *SA
2/7: White Marsh, MD @ House of Rock *SA
2/8: Montreal, QC @ Le National
2/9: Toronto, ON @ The Rock Pile *SA
2/10: Toronto, ON @ The Rock Pile
2/12: Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey *SA
2/13: Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater *SA
2/15: Kenosha, WI @ Hatrix
2/16: Savage, MN @ Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill *SA
2/17: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club *SA
2/21: Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
2/22: Las Vegas, NV @ Vamp'd
2/23: Corona, CA @ Marquee 15
2/24: Santa Rosa, CA @ The Last Day Saloon
2/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *SA
2/27: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater *SA
3/1: Concord, CA @ Vinnies



For More Info Visit:

http://www.ulijonroth.com/

https://twitter.com/UliJonRoth1

SEVENDUST FIRST SINGLE, “DECAY,” PREMIERES ONLINE; ADDS MORE TOUR DATES WITH LACUNA COIL AND COAL CHAMBER

Hot on the heels of last week’s Billboard.com premiere of the first single, “Decay,” from their forthcoming album, BLACK OUT THE SUN, SEVENDUST has added a slew of new tour dates to their previously-announced headlining trek with Lacuna Coil that starts February 2 in Winston-Salem, NC at Ziggy’s.

SEVENDUST--Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals) and John Connolly (guitar/vocals)—will team up with Coal Chamber for a co-headlining tour starting March 28 in Tempe, AZ at The Marquee and concluding April 28 in Dallas, TX at The Palladium Ballroom. In addition, a handful of shows with Candlelight Red (whose latest DEMONS EP was produced by SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose) will start March 15 in New Orleans, LA at the House of Blues. The SEVENDUST/Coal Chamber run will include stops at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA on March 29 and at the Best Buy Theater in New York, NY on April 17.

The Atlanta band has created the SEVENDUST "Black Out The Sun" Pre-Sale Package, which will be available beginning THIS Wednesday, January 16 at http://tixx1.artistarena.com/sevendust/. It will offer opportunities for fans to pre-purchase their new album and ticket to the show.

All this touring comes in support of SEVENDUST’s highly anticipated release of their ninth studio album, BLACK OUT THE SUN, March 26 on their 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group). Now that it officially had its online premiere, “Decay” will soon be heard on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and available for download at online retail outlets January 22.

As drummer Morgan Rose recently explained to Billboard.com, “Decay” was actually one of the final songs tracked for BLACK OUT THE SUN, which started as a riff left over from the COLD RAY MEMORY recording sessions. "We were starting to get burnt and we didn't want to push it," he says. "So we had this riff, and we said, 'Let's jam it and see if anything comes of it.' And before you know it, it became a song that ends up on the record, and everybody listens to it and they end up picking that as the single, which was pretty cool."

In a review of “Decay,” ArtistDIRECT.com raved: “The first single from their forthcoming ninth studio album, BLACK OUT THE SUN, seesaws between tight and tough pummeling from guitar-slingers Clint Lowery and John Connolly, pounding rhythms from Morgan Rose and bassist Vinnie Hornsby, and Lajon Witherspoon's unmistakable scream from the soul. After a groan of feedback, eerie clean guitar builds with a hum before steamrolling into a chugging verse. It's as potent as the band's early fare, but simultaneously the melodies rise elegantly with seasoned songwriting chops....This band remains one of the most crushingly consistent of the past 20 years. They've never wavered in their infectiousness or intensity, and that's why they're nine albums deep. For fans, rest assured. SEVENDUST hit harder and heavier than ever with their best offering since SEASONS and one of the best hard rock records of 2013.”

Check out SEVENDUST at any of the following stops. Fans should check their local ticket outlets for purchase info.

DATE CITY VENUE

Co-Headlining shows with Lacuna Coil:

Sat 2/2 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy’s
Sat 2/3 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
Tue 2/5 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club

Wed 2/6 Clifton Park, NY Upstate Concert Hall

Thu 2/7 Portland, ME The Asylum

Fri 2/8 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock

Sat 2/9 Lynchburg, VA Phase 2

Sun 2/10 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works

Tue 2/12 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
Thu 2/14 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Fri 2/15 Broussard, LA The Station

Sat 2/16 Beaumont, TX Dixie Dance Hall

Sun 2/17 Little Rock, AR Revolution! Music Room

Tue 2/19 Springfield, IL Boondocks

Thu 2/21 Bloomington, IL The Castle Theatre

Fri 2/22 South Bend, IN Club Fever

Sat 2/23 Cedar Rapids, IA Pepsi Pavilion

With Candlelight Red:

Fri 3/15 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues

Sat 3/16 Broussard, LA The Station

With Lacuna Coil and Candlelight Red:

Sun 3/17 Abilene, TX The Lucky Mule

Tue 3/19 Farmington, NM Top Deck

Thu 3/21 Boise, ID Knitting Factory Concert House

Fri 3/22 Reno, NV Knitting Factory

Sat 3/23 Las Vegas, NV The Railhead @ Boulder Station Hotel & Casino

Wed 3/27 El Cajon, CA Sycuan Casino

With Lacuna Coil, Coal Chamber and Candlelight Red:

Thu 3/28 Tempe, AZ The Marquee

Fri 3/29 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

Sat 3/30 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom

Sun 3/31 Sacramento, CA Ace Of Spades

Tue 4/2 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre

Wed 4/3 Wichita, KS The Cotillion

Thu 4/4 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom

Fri 4/5 Sauget, IL Pop’s

Sat 4/6 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II

Mon 4/8 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights

Tue 4/9 Joliet, IL Mojoes

Thu 4/11 Ft. Wayne, IN Piere’s

Fri 4/12 Detroit, MI Harpo’s

Sat 4/13 Toronto, ONT Sound Academy

Sun 4/14 Hartford, CT Webster Theater

Tue 4/16 Worcester, MA The Palladium

Wed 4/17 New York, NY Best Buy Theater

Thu 4/18 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory

Fri 4/19 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino

Sat 4/20 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom

Mon 4/22 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!

Tue 4/23 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte

Wed 4/24 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle

Fri 4/26 Houston, TX Warehouse Live

Sat 4/27 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheater

Sun 4/28 Dallas, TX The Palladium Ballroom

ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES SHADOWS FALL GUITARIST JON DONAIS TO FILL IN ON UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Grammy-nominated rockers Anthrax - Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello and Joey Belladonna - have announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will step in for the departing Rob Caggiano. Donais will temporarily fill in for Anthrax's upcoming tour dates in India, the series of Soundwave Festival shows in Australia, and the North American Metal Alliance Tour (dates below).

"Jon is a bro and he's also a total f**king ripper," said Scott Ian. "I've worked with him twice before on side projects and he tears it up. I'm excited to have him on my right burning up the stage with Anthrax. 13's gonna be a good year."

"I grew up on Anthrax, they're the thrash scene, they're one of The Big Four, I'd be crazy to not want to play with them," said Donais. "Initially, Rob called and told me he was leaving the band, and asked if I'd be interested in filling in. Then Scott called me and everything fell into place. Rob and I are using Skype to work on solos and other guitar parts, so he's being great. I also have to give special thanks to my band - Brian, Matt, Jason and Ed - who have been incredibly supportive and encouraged me to do this."


Dates for Anthrax's upcoming concerts with Jon Donais on guitar are as follows:

(India)
FEBRUARY
16 Fly Festival, Delhi (with Limp Bizkit, Mastodon)
17 Fly Festival, Bangalore (with Limp Bizkit, Mastodon)


(Australia - all dates with Metallica, Slayer, Linkin Park, more)
FEBRUARY
23 Soundwave Festival 2013, Brisbane
24 Soundwave Festival 2013, Sydney


MARCH
 1 Soundwave Festival 2013, Melbourne
 2 Soundwave Festival 2013, Adelaide
 4 Soundwave Festival 2013, Perth


(Metal Alliance Tour/North America - all dates with Exodus, High on Fire, Municipal Waste, Holy Grail)

MARCH
22 House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
23 House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
24 Marquee, Tempe, AZ
25 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
27 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
28 Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
29 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
30 Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC CANADA
31 Showbox SODO, Seattle, WA


APRIL
 2 Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
 4 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
 5 House of Blues, Chicago, IL
 6 The Fillmore, Detroit, MI
 7 Bogart's, Cincinnati, OH
 9 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
10 House of Blues, Houston, TX
12 House of Blues, Orlando, FL
13 Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC
14 Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
16 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
18 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
20 Irving Plaza, New York, NY

LONG DISTANCE CALLING Releases New Song as Free Download

LONG DISTANCE CALLING has released a free download of their new song, "Ductus." This is the first track to be revealed from their upcoming album, THE FLOOD INSIDE. To download the track, all fans have to do is go here and enter their email address. While half of the album features new vocalist Martin "Marsen" Fischer (Pigeon Toe, ex-Fear My Thoughts), "Ductus" is a full instrumental track that showcases the epic feel for which LONG DISTANCE CALLING is known for. Fans should stay tuned as the band will be releasing the first new track with vocals in the very near future.

THE FLOOD INSIDE will be released on March 5, 2013 in North America as a digital only release via Superball Music. The album will be out March 1, 2013 in Germany/Austria/Switzerland and March 4, 2013 in Europe.

In support of the album, LONG DISTANCE CALLING will embark on the European "The Flood Inside" Tour 2013. A list of dates can be seen below.

An evening with LONG DISTANCE CALLING Dates:
15.02.2013 (D) Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
16.02.2013 (NL) Helmond - Poppodium Lakei


THE FLOOD INSIDE TOUR 2013:
01.03.2013 (D) Münster - Sputnikhalle
02.03.2013 (D) Hamburg - Klubsen
03.03.2013 (D) Berlin - Festsaal Kreuzberg
04.03.2013 (D) München - Backstage
05.03.2013 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage
06.03.2013 (D) Köln - Essigfabrik
07.03.2013 (D) Leipzig - Conne Island
08.03.2013 (CZ) Prague - Hoodoo
09.03.2013 (HU) Budapest - Dürer Kert
10.03.2013 (AT) Wien - Arena
11.03.2013 (I) Milan - Lo Fi Club
12.03.2013 (CH) Aarau - Kiff
13.03.2013 (CH) Geneve - L'usine (Kab)
14.03.2013 (LU) Esch/Alzette - Kulturfabrik
15.03.2013 (F) Paris - Nouveau Casino
17.03.2013 (B) Brussels - Magasin 4
19.03.2013 (UK) Nottingham - Rock City Basement
20.03.2013 (UK) Glasgow - Ivory Blacks
21.03.2013 (UK) Manchester - NQ Live
22.03.2013 (UK) London - Underworld
23.03.2013 (NL) Rotterdam - Baroeg