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SAVATAGE 'RETURN TO WACKEN' TO BE RELEASED ON JUNE 19TH 2015 (earMUSIC) |
2015 marks the first time in over a decade that SAVATAGE returns to the stage of the world renowned Wacken Open Air Festival.
To celebrate the reunion performance, SAVATAGE and earMUSIC will release the ultimate “Return To Wacken” on June 19th 2015 through earMUSIC. The release will include a selection of SAVATAGE classics that the band performed during those two now historic shows. Featuring liner notes and recollections from Jon Oliva, this will be a great primer for fans before the reunion at Wacken in July.
Buy: iTunes | CD |
WACKEN 2015 - THE REUNION |
In 1986, two men met each other for the first time, introduced by executives at Atlantic Records. The unlikely pair hit it off and formed a team that would eventually write and release classic albums like Hall Of The Mountain King, Streets, and Dead Winter Dead. Constantly striving to push the envelope of rock and metal, it evolved into Savatage being called the world’s first progressive metal band. The team also had a vision for taking the dynamics of progressive rock to a new level. Taking the best from the worlds of rock and classical and putting together multiple singers to not limit themselves, Trans-Siberian Orchestra was born.
These two men will be here next year, Paul O’Neill and Jon Oliva on stage together and they will present to Wacken their past, present and future.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing live at Wacken in 2015 followed immediately by a Savatage reunion that marks their first performance in over a decade.
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Streets Narrated Version + Video Collection |
Savatage release the final chapter of their succesful re-issue series
“Streets: A Rock Opera. Narrated Version + The Video Collection (CD+DVD)”
on September 27th, 2013 via earMUSIC
Press Release
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Remembering Jack Gartley |
Jack Gartley, a long time friend and Savatage Drum Tech recently passed away. He was known to us as "Happy Jack" and he worked for Savatage from the Mountain King days til The Handul of Rain Tour. He was a great friend. No matter how bad things were on the road you could count on a smile and a laugh from Jack. We will miss him dearly.
Rest In Peace my friend
- Savatage
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savatage - still the orchestra plays |
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earMusic/Edel Records will be releasing a brand new Savatage release on March 2, 2010 in Europe. "Still the Orchestra Plays: Greatest Hits Volume #1 & 2" will contain newly remastered versions of many Savatage classics along with three previously unreleased acoustic recordings. A special limited edition version will include a bonus dvd with the "Japan Live" show from 1994, which will be avaliable for the first time on DVD!
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Savatage - Still The Orchestra Plays - March 2, 2010
CD-1: Greatest Hits Volume #1:
1. Power Of The Night
2. Hall Of The Mountain King
3. 24 Hours Ago
4. Legions
5. Gutter Ballet
6. Summers Rain
7. When The Crowds Are Gone
8. Ghost In The Ruins
9. If I Go Away
10. NYC Don't Mean Nothing
11. Edge Of Thorns
12. All That I Bleed
CD-2: Greatest Hits Volume #2:
1. Handful Of Rain
2. Chance
3. One Child
4. I Am
5. Anymore
6. Hourglass
7. The Wake Of Magellan
8. Morphine Child
Acoustic Bonus Tracks:
9. Anymore
10. Not What You See
11. Out On The Streets |
trans-siberian orchestra - spring tour dates 2010 |
Thu. Mar. 25, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Cincinnati, OH |
Taft Theatre |
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Fri. Mar. 26, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Akron, OH |
EJ Thomas Perf. Arts Hall-Univ. of Akron |
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Sat. Mar. 27, 2010 |
3:00 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Playhouse Square Center - Palace Theater |
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Sat. Mar. 27, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Playhouse Square Center - Palace Theater |
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Sun. Mar. 28, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Syracuse, NY |
Landmark Theatre |
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Wed. Mar. 31, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Providence, RI |
Providence Performing Arts Center |
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Thu. Apr. 01, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Boston, MA |
The Wang Center For the Performing Arts |
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Fri. Apr. 02, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Hartford, CT |
The Bushnell Center For the Performing Arts |
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Sat. Apr. 03, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Hershey, PA |
Hershey Theatre |
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Sun. Apr. 04, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Benedum Center |
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Mon. Apr. 05, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Erie, PA |
Warner Theater |
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Wed. Apr. 07, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Philadelphia, PA |
Tower Theater |
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Thu. Apr. 08, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
New York, NY |
Radio City Music Hall |
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Fri. Apr. 09, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Wilkes Barre, PA |
Kirby Center For the Performing Arts |
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Sat. Apr. 10, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Albany, NY |
Palace Theater |
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Sun. Apr. 11, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Washington, DC |
Warner Theater |
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Tue. Apr. 13, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Toronto, ON |
Massey Hall |
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Thu. Apr. 15, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Buffalo, NY |
Sheas Performing Center |
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Fri. Apr. 16, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Columbus, OH |
Palace Theater |
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Sat. Apr. 17, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Chicago, IL |
Chicago Theatre |
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Sun. Apr. 18, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
St. Louis, MO |
Fox Theatre |
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Tue. Apr. 20, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Grand Rapids, MI |
Devos Performance Hall |
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Wed. Apr. 21, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Detroit, MI |
Detroit Opera House |
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Thu. Apr. 22, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Milwaukee, WI |
Riverside Theater |
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Fri. Apr. 23, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Des Moines, IA |
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines |
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Sat. Apr. 24, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Minneapolis, MN |
State Theater |
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Sun. Apr. 25, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Kansas City, MO |
Kansas City Music Hall |
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Tue. Apr. 27, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Civic Center Music Hall |
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Wed. Apr. 28, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Amarillo, TX |
Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum |
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Fri. Apr. 30, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
San Antonio, TX |
San Antonio Municipal Auditorium |
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Sat. May. 01, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Houston, TX |
Verizon Wireless Theater |
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Sun. May. 02, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Dallas, TX |
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie |
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trans-siberian orchestra - night castle - available now!!! |
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The brand new release "Night Castle" from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, featuring the members of savatage has been officially released. You can order Night Castle through Amazon.com right now on CD or digital download.
For more information check out www.trans-siberian.com
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catch the trans-siberian orchestra on tour |
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Time |
City |
Venue |
Sun. Nov. 01, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Omaha, NE |
Mid-America Center |
Sun. Nov. 01, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Omaha, NE |
Mid-America Center |
Sun. Nov. 01, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Youngstown, OH |
Covelli Centre |
Sun. Nov. 01, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Youngstown, OH |
Covelli Centre |
Mon. Nov. 02, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Lansing, MI |
Breslin Center |
Mon. Nov. 02, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Wichita, KS |
Kansas Coliseum |
Tue. Nov. 03, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Denver, CO |
Pepsi Center |
Wed. Nov. 04, 2009 |
3:30 PM |
Colorado Springs, CO |
World Arena |
Wed. Nov. 04, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Colorado Springs, CO |
World Arena |
Thu. Nov. 05, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Richmond, VA |
Richmond Coliseum |
Fri. Nov. 06, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Charleston, WV |
Charleston Civic Center |
Sat. Nov. 07, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Dayton, OH |
Nutter Center |
Sat. Nov. 07, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Dayton, OH |
Nutter Center |
Sat. Nov. 07, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Peoria, IL |
Peoria Civic Center |
Sat. Nov. 07, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Peoria, IL |
Peoria Civic Center |
Sun. Nov. 08, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Green Bay, WI |
Resch Center |
Sun. Nov. 08, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Green Bay, WI |
Resch Center |
Sun. Nov. 08, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Toledo, OH |
Lucas County Arena |
Sun. Nov. 08, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Toledo, OH |
Lucas County Arena |
Mon. Nov. 09, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Madison, WI |
Kohl Center |
Wed. Nov. 11, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Ottawa, ON |
Scotiabank Place |
Thu. Nov. 12, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Fort Wayne, IN |
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum |
Thu. Nov. 12, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre |
Fri. Nov. 13, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Moline, IL |
i wireless Center |
Fri. Nov. 13, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Rochester, NY |
Blue Cross Arena |
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Hartford, CT |
XL Center |
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Hartford, CT |
XL Center |
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Minneapolis, MN |
Target Center |
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Minneapolis, MN |
Target Center |
Sun. Nov. 15, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Grand Forks, ND |
Alerus Center |
Sun. Nov. 15, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Manchester, NH |
Verizon Wireless Arena |
Sun. Nov. 15, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Manchester, NH |
Verizon Wireless Arena |
Mon. Nov. 16, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Winnipeg, MB |
MTS Centre |
Wed. Nov. 18, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Calgary, AB |
Pengrowth Saddledome |
Wed. Nov. 18, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Providence, RI |
Dunkin Donuts Center |
Wed. Nov. 18, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Providence, RI |
Dunkin Donuts Center |
Thu. Nov. 19, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Worcester, MA |
DCU Center |
Fri. Nov. 20, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Vancouver, BC |
Pacific Coliseum |
Fri. Nov. 20, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
Wachovia Arena |
Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Philadelphia, PA |
Wachovia Center |
Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Philadelphia, PA |
Wachovia Center |
Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Seattle, WA |
KeyArena at Seattle Center |
Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Seattle, WA |
KeyArena at Seattle Center |
Sun. Nov. 22, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Hershey, PA |
Giant Center |
Sun. Nov. 22, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Hershey, PA |
Giant Center |
Sun. Nov. 22, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Portland, OR |
Rose Garden Arena |
Sun. Nov. 22, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Portland, OR |
Rose Garden Arena |
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Greensboro, NC |
Greensboro Coliseum Complex |
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Greensboro, NC |
Greensboro Coliseum Complex |
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Salt Lake City, UT |
EnergySolutions Arena |
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Salt Lake City, UT |
EnergySolutions Arena |
Fri. Nov. 27, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Greenville, SC |
BI-LO Center |
Fri. Nov. 27, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Greenville, SC |
BI-LO Center |
Fri. Nov. 27, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Reno, NV |
Reno Events Center |
Fri. Nov. 27, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Reno, NV |
Reno Events Center |
Sat. Nov. 28, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Charlotte, NC |
Time Warner Cable Arena |
Sat. Nov. 28, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Sacramento, CA |
Arco Arena |
Sat. Nov. 28, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Sacramento, CA |
Arco Arena |
Sun. Nov. 29, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Columbia, SC |
Colonial Life Arena |
Sun. Nov. 29, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Columbia, SC |
Colonial Life Arena |
Sun. Nov. 29, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
San Jose, CA |
HP Pavilion |
Sun. Nov. 29, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
San Jose, CA |
HP Pavilion |
Wed. Dec. 02, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Fresno, CA |
Save Mart Center |
Wed. Dec. 02, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Raleigh, NC |
RBC Center |
Wed. Dec. 02, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Raleigh, NC |
RBC Center |
Thu. Dec. 03, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Anaheim, CA |
Honda Center |
Thu. Dec. 03, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Jacksonville, FL |
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena |
Fri. Dec. 04, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
San Diego, CA |
San Diego Sports Arena |
Fri. Dec. 04, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Sunrise, FL |
BankAtlantic Center |
Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Las Vegas, NV |
Orleans Arena |
Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Las Vegas, NV |
Orleans Arena |
Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Orlando, FL |
Amway Arena |
Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Orlando, FL |
Amway Arena |
Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Phoenix, AZ |
Jobing.com Arena |
Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Phoenix, AZ |
Jobing.com Arena |
Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Tampa, FL |
St. Pete Times Forum |
Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Tampa, FL |
St. Pete Times Forum |
Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Las Cruces, NM |
Pan American Center |
Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Las Cruces, NM |
Pan American Center |
Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Washington, DC |
Verizon Center |
Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Washington, DC |
Verizon Center |
Thu. Dec. 10, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Baltimore, MD |
1st Mariner Arena |
Thu. Dec. 10, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Lubbock, TX |
United Spirit Arena |
Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Tulsa, OK |
BOK Center |
Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Uniondale, NY |
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
East Rutherford, NJ |
Izod Center |
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
East Rutherford, NJ |
Izod Center |
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
St. Louis, MO |
Scottrade Center |
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
St. Louis, MO |
Scottrade Center |
Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 |
2:30 PM |
Albany, NY |
Times Union Center |
Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Albany, NY |
Times Union Center |
Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Milwaukee, WI |
Bradley Center |
Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Milwaukee, WI |
Bradley Center |
Wed. Dec. 16, 2009 |
4:00 PM |
Memphis, TN |
FedExForum |
Wed. Dec. 16, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Memphis, TN |
FedExForum |
Wed. Dec. 16, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Mellon Arena |
Wed. Dec. 16, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Mellon Arena |
Thu. Dec. 17, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Lexington, KY |
Rupp Arena |
Thu. Dec. 17, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
New Orleans, LA |
New Orleans Arena |
Fri. Dec. 18, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Bossier City, LA |
CenturyTel Center |
Fri. Dec. 18, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Cincinnati, OH |
US Bank Arena |
Sat. Dec. 19, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
Sat. Dec. 19, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
Sat. Dec. 19, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Little Rock, AR |
North Little Rock Verizon Arena |
Sat. Dec. 19, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Little Rock, AR |
North Little Rock Verizon Arena |
Sun. Dec. 20, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
Sun. Dec. 20, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
Sun. Dec. 20, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Ford Center |
Sun. Dec. 20, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Ford Center |
Tue. Dec. 22, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Des Moines, IA |
Wells Fargo Arena |
Wed. Dec. 23, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Indianapolis, IN |
Conseco Fieldhouse |
Wed. Dec. 23, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Indianapolis, IN |
Conseco Fieldhouse |
Wed. Dec. 23, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Kansas City, MO |
Sprint Center |
Wed. Dec. 23, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Kansas City, MO |
Sprint Center |
Sat. Dec. 26, 2009 |
2:00 PM |
Chicago, IL |
Allstate Arena |
Sat. Dec. 26, 2009 |
7:00 PM |
Chicago, IL |
Allstate Arena |
Sat. Dec. 26, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
San Antonio, TX |
AT&T Center |
Sat. Dec. 26, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
San Antonio, TX |
AT&T Center |
Sun. Dec. 27, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Detroit, MI |
The Palace of Auburn Hills |
Sun. Dec. 27, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Detroit, MI |
The Palace of Auburn Hills |
Sun. Dec. 27, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
Sun. Dec. 27, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
Mon. Dec. 28, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Austin, TX |
Frank Erwin Center |
Mon. Dec. 28, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Austin, TX |
Frank Erwin Center |
Tue. Dec. 29, 2009 |
2:30 PM |
Hamilton, ON |
Copps Coliseum |
Tue. Dec. 29, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Hamilton, ON |
Copps Coliseum |
Wed. Dec. 30, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Buffalo, NY |
HSBC Arena |
Wed. Dec. 30, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Buffalo, NY |
HSBC Arena |
Wed. Dec. 30, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
Wed. Dec. 30, 2009 |
8:00 PM |
Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
Sat. Jan. 02, 2010 |
3:00 PM |
Birmingham, AL |
BJCC Arena |
Sat. Jan. 02, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Birmingham, AL |
BJCC Arena |
Sat. Jan. 02, 2010 |
3:00 PM |
Grand Rapids, MI |
Van Andel Arena |
Sat. Jan. 02, 2010 |
8:00 PM |
Grand Rapids, MI |
Van Andel Arena |
Sun. Jan. 03, 2010 |
3:00 PM |
Columbus, OH |
Nationwide Arena |
Sun. Jan. 03, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Columbus, OH |
Nationwide Arena |
Sun. Jan. 03, 2010 |
3:00 PM |
Nashville, TN |
Sommet Center |
Sun. Jan. 03, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Nashville, TN |
Sommet Center |
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first ever machines of grace live performances to take place in september |
Metalheads take note - September will see the first-ever performances from fast rising rockers, Machines of Grace. The shows will include a pair of performances in New York, as well as an additional one in Ohio.
Additionally, the group will appear the same month on several renowned radio shows, including House Of Hair, CNN's Measure To Measure program, The Chop Shop Radio Show, Tour Bus Radio, and SiriusXM Radio with Eddie Trunk.
Comprised of band members Zak Stevens (vocals, whose credits include Circle II Circle, Savatage), Matt Leff (guitars), Chris Rapoza (bass), and Jeff Plate (drums, whose credits include Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Metal Church), the Boston-based band manages to both pay tribute to their metal forefathers while also keeping a modern hard rock edge throughout their just-issued self-titled debut.
"We're excited to get on stage and play this material live," says Leff. "As Zak pointed out in a recent interview, it'll be a real trip looking across the stage and seeing us playing live together again. We've got a very short window of opportunity for shows because Jeff starts his TSO rehearsals in early October. We'll do these three shows for now and tour more extensively in early 2010."
"I feel like these are going to be some of the most relaxed, yet intense shows I've been involved with in a long time," adds Stevens. "Simply because the material is so familiar and this band represents what our initial rock and roll dreams were. My first shot at being a live vocalist was with these guys. So for me, playing with MoG is like coming full circle."
Machines of Grace has garnered glowing reviews from such esteemed online music sources as BraveWords.com (who describe the group as "A throwback to a simpler time when the almighty riff and strong melody lines ruled a la Badlands, Brother Cane and Tangier; raucous, groove-ridden soul to the max") and All Music Guide (who raved "Machines of Grace do possess an unmistakable '80s flair about them - but with a much more succinct and mainstream rock-based songwriting style"). And now, not only will you be able to truly understand what all the early buzz is about with their debut recording, but lucky fans will get the opportunity to experience it all on a concert stage.
Lastly, Plate adds his thoughts about taking Machines of Grace out on the road. "My thoughts on playing live with this group for the first time? Excited, anxious, confident... Machines Of Grace is that '71 Chevelle SS that you have been working on in your shop for years. Now it's time to take it to the strip and show it off! It has been 10 years since I performed on stage with Zack Stevens and 16 years since performing with Matt Leff, and I know it will feel like yesterday when we blast into our first tune. Chris Rapoza is new to the mix, but there is no doubt that the energy he brought to the studio is going to translate onstage as well. This is the next step in bringing Machines Of Grace to the masses. With our experience, the musicianship and quality songs that we carry, combined with our desire to win over every person at every show, I know we will not disappoint."
UPCOMING MACHINES OF GRACE TOUR DATES:
09/12/2009 12:00 PM
Binghamton Area Metalfest
Endicott, New York, USA
The Country Pines
1660 Union Center Highway
Endicott, New York
Line-Up:
THE RODS (Headliner) - CAGE (Co-Headliner) - MACHINES OF GRACE (Special Guests)
- SINNER ( Judas Priest tribute band) - ELEVATOR DEATH SQUAD - BEYOND FALLEN -
RAVAGE - CURSED FROM BIRTH - JANE EVIL - THIS CITY NEEDS A HERO
09/13/2009 08:00 PM
Club Europa
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Line-Up:
CAGE, MACHINES OF GRACE, RAVAGE, MARTYRD, PHOENIX REIGN.
09/24/2009
House of Blues
Cleveland, OH
Line-Up:
STRYPER, FLIGHT PATTERNS, MACHINES OF GRACE
For the latest information on MACHINES OF GRACE, visit their official website at
the following location:
www.machinesofgrace.net
www.myspace.com/machinesofgrace
www.myspace.com/jeffplatemusic
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jon oliva 50th birthday bash |
According to: http://www.bravewords.com/news/112973
JON OLIVA'S PAIN will play at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, FL on May 15th. The show is part of frontman Jon Oliva's 50th birthday celebration. FIRTSBORN, MY EVIL SIDE and CLENCHFIST will play on the nighht as support.
Tickets are now available at the venue, and fans who log onto www.clubbourbonstreet.com betwenn 9:00am - 3:00pm EST on May 9th will get a 2 for 1 ticket coupn for signing the guest book with "Happy 50th Jon and Greg."
Tickets are $12.00 in advance, $18.00 at the door.
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Machines Of Grace featuring TSO, Savatage and Metal Church members ready debut release |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Machines Of Grace featuring TSO, Savatage and Metal Church members ready debut release.
Meet Machines of Grace. They are the latest among the gifted hard rock/heavy metal bands born from Boston’s thriving music scene. As with their Beantown bred forefathers, (Aerosmith, Extreme, Godsmack, Dropkick Murphys) Zak Stevens (lead vocals), Jeff Plate (drums), Matt Leff (guitar) and Chris Rapoza (bass) have concocted their own proprietar y formula for whiplash on a disc.
Top shelf status comes from the experience of successfully headlining major tours and support from a monumental fan base. Drummer Jeff (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Metal Church) Plate and lead singer Zak (Circle II Circle, Savatage) Stevens have the resume to help catapult Machines of Grace into the monsters of rock realm. The divine mix of such magnanimous talent can convert even the most stubborn music critic. Why? The method to their madness is embedded in the music… “It’s just a pure, solid melodic rock sound,” offers Stevens. “It has infectious grooves and its own brand of outright power. To me, it’s got great songwriting with a hard rock edge and strong commercial appeal.”
The rise of the ‘Machine’ had to start somewhere…
Leff and Stevens have a lengthy history, spanning back to their days as protégés at GIT/VIT respectively. Their first band, Wickedwitch, also introduced the talents of drummer Jeff Plate, who clinched the line-up and formed the backbone of today’s brainchild: Machines of Grace.
During a considerable hiatus after the demise of the Wickedwitch project, Zak Stevens had gone on to front Savatage (and more recently, Circle II Circle), and later recruited Jeff Plate, who performs regularly with the Trans Siberian Orchestra and Metal Church. Meanwhile, Matt Leff had formed Trigger Effect, and with bassist Chris Rapoza, had toured as an opening act for Iron Maiden, Queensryche and Rob Halford.
Time had clearly hit the afterburners. Call it chemistry, fate or pure coincidence. A Wickedwitch fan suggested that the founding members revise, rethink, record and release the original material, and voila - Machines of Grace was conceived.
This band accords a shot of rock and roll that infuses several music genres with an innovative twist of smoldering vocals and bludgeoning guitar riffs. Blend that with an explosive rhythm section and you’ve got an exceptionally powerful elixir. “I’d say we’re a mix of melodic metal, hard rock, modern rock and acoustic rock,” explains guitarist Matt Leff. “The current rock climate is calling for modern production, strong vocal melodies and memorable songs from guys that can really play. I think we fit that description.” Bassist Chris Rapoza agrees: “The CD has an amazing vibe that just flows really well and makes you want to listen to it all the way through. To me, song writing and recording with that same quality always makes for the best type of album.”
Jeff Plate tops off the sentiment: “The music is metal, but not thrash. Rock, but not pop. We could be compared to a number of different bands, and each song will give you a different impression, but in the end the sound is distinctly Machines of Grace.”
That sound is likewise attributed to the talents of veteran=2 0mixologist Paul David Hager. Credited with engineering, mixing and producing studio work by acts such as The Goo Goo Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Pink and Tracy Bonham, Hager brings to the table a record destined for the spotlight, and plenty of industry accolades.
Live, this band brings new meaning to the term full throttle. The killer studio version of the music not withstanding, Machines of Grace takes a live performance experience to a whole new level. Fans will really enjoy the dueling guitar and vocal arrangements, while the second-to-none rhythm section welds them together perfectly. Zak promises, “You’ll hear the emphasis on the album, the way the mix very closely depicts how this band actually sounds when we plug in.” How many bands these days can do that?
Look for the debut, self-tilted Machines of Grace CD this summer.
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jon oliva's pain - 2009 tourdates
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New Port Richey, FL |
Bourbon Street Nightclub |
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23 |
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Pratteln, CH |
Z7 Metal Dayz Festival |
Sun |
24 |
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Wörgl, AT |
Komma (acoustic show) |
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26 |
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Frankfurt, DE |
Sinkkasten (acoustic show) |
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27 |
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Dortmund, DE |
Garageland (acoustic show) |
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29 |
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Kerkrade, NL |
The Rock Temple |
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30 |
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Gelsenkirchen, DE |
Rock Hard Festival |
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31 |
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Zoetermeer, NL |
Boerderij |
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Hamburg, DE |
Ballroom (acoustic show) |
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Copenhagen, DK |
The Rock |
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Sölvesborg, SE |
Sweden Rock Festival |
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Flensburg, DE |
Roxy |
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Prague, CZ |
Exit Club |
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Budapest, HU |
Hungary |
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Ankara, TR |
TBA |
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Istanbul, TR |
Studio Live |
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14 |
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Sibiu, RO |
Rockin Transilvania Festival |
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Belgrade, SRB |
SKC |
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18 |
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Munich, DE |
Backstage (acoustic show) |
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20 |
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Kleinwenkheim, DE |
Queens of Metal Festival |
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Zaragoza, ES |
Metalway Festival |
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Niederkrüchten, DE |
Pitch Black (acoustic show) |
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Balingen, DE, |
Bang Your Head Festival |
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Dessel, BE |
Graspop Metal Meeting |
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Helsinki, FI |
Tuska Festival |
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According to GuitarWorld.com, the April issue of the magazine (on sale Feb. 10) features 'The Criss Oliva Story' and a transcription of 'Hall of the Mountain King. |
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Johnny Lee Middleton's second single "Broken Wings" is now available by mp3 download on Amazon.com |
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december 2008 |
Savatage members Chris Caffery, Johnny Lee Middleton, Jeff Plate (East) and Al Pitrelli (West) are currently on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The 10th Anniversary tour kicked off on Saturday, November 1st in Council Bluffs, IA and Youngstown, OH and continue through Sunday, January 4th. Tickets for most remainding shows are available on-line at ticketmaster.com. A complete list of dates for the shows can be found by clicking the tour link above.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's brand new multimedia website, which launced in early September can be found at www.trans-siberianexpress.com. As a member of Trans-SiberianExpress.com, you will be able to participate in members-only concert presale opportunities, network with other TSO fans, and have access to exclusive photos, videos and more.
Jon Oliva's Pain recently wrapped up a short American tour with Zak Stevens' Circle II Circle. The tour included a stop at Prog Power USA in Atlanta, GA during the middle of September which saw both bands play during different days.
According to www.jonoliva.net, JOP is confirmed for the 2009 Rock Hard Festival in Germany, they are also in pre-production for their fourth studio release, as well as preparing for Euro-festivals and South American tours in 2009.
For all the latest news on Jon Oliva's solo project titled "Jon Oliva's Pain," please check out www.jonoliva.net.
Circle II Circle has announced their upcoming European tour schedule for 2009. The tour, titled "Delusions Of GrandTour 2009" will feature Denmark's Manticora and UK/Italy's Power Quest as support. Your dates can be found here
Information on Circle II Circle can be found by visiting their official site at www.circle2circle.net.
Locomotive Records re-released the original Doctor Butcher CD on October 21st. This marks the first time the CD has had an official release in the USA. Locomotive also re-released Chris Caffery's first solo album Faces on October 7th. For more information on both releases please check out www.chriscaffery.com or Chris Caffery's Official Myspace page.
Chris has also recently released his fourth full length solo album titled "House of Insanity." It is currently only available by download at amazon.com, itunes and most major digital download sites but will be released on February 4, 2009 on cd.
Jeff Plate's second release with the band Metal Church, titled "This Present Wasteland," was released on September 23, 2008. For more information on the release check out Metal Church on Myspace.com.
Johnny Lee Middleton's first solo single, "Tennessee," was released on November 21. Download the MP3 at Amazon.com or iTunes. The next single, "Broken Wings," is coming soon, and his first full-length solo album is expected in the spring of 2009. Visit www.johnnyleemiddleton.com or Johnny Lee's MySpace for the latest. |
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