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Artist News: News Bits For July

Posted on Sunday, August 01 @ 05:05:39 UTC by nightowl

A few brief items from the past week or so: Blow Up Hollywood will release Take Flight on August 1. You can read an interview about the new album at Penseyeviewnew.com. [Source: Blow Up Hollywood]

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Two new offerings from Burning Shed. The first, Porcupine Tree - Recordings (CD digibook), Kscope's re-release of the classic Porcupine Tree rarity. Originally issued in 2001 as a limited edition release, this highly sought after album features songs written during the Stupid Dream and Lightbulb Sun sessions. This reissue of Recordings remains faithful to the original artwork and comes in a deluxe digi-book format. Pre-order now from the official Porcupine Tree store for 23rd August release.



The second, King Crimson - Islands/In The Wake Of Poseidon (40th Anniversary CD/DVDd remasters), the fourth and fifth releases in King Crimson's superlative 40th Anniversary reissue series. Featuring new stereo and 5.1 surround mixes (by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp), Sid Smith sleeve notes and numerous extra tracks, these are definitive editions of classic albums from a truly classic back catalogue. Pre-order now from Burning Shed's King Crimson store for 11th October release. [Source: Burning Shed]

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Art Of Infinity announce a new download single, "Cosmic Rain (Radio Version)," that will available August 20. The track is one the band's most successful compositions. "With her magical voice guest singer Antje Schulz takes the listener on a musical trip to a cosmic world, wherefrom the beauty of our planet appears. 'Cosmic Rain (Radio Version)' is timeless Space Pop made in Germany. This is music for people all over the world." (BSC Music, 2010). Sample. The band is also represented on CD included with Fireworks Rock Magazine (Issue #40, June/July 2010); the track, "Utopia." Art Of Infinity @ MySpace [Source: Art of Infinity]

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"We finally got into the 21st Century and set up a Red Masque fan page," the band reports. "It?s still being worked on, but you can join up here." [Source: The Red Masque]

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New guitar virtuosos profiled by Lion Music's month-long (July) spotlight include Michael Harris, Joop Wolters and Daniel Palmqvist... Plus, Alberto Rigoni (of Twinspirits) has scored a number of new endorsements. "Alberto Rigoni thanks: Robert Elrick and his wonderful basses, Fabrio Rigamonti & BasSZone (Italian distributor for Elrick basses), Ernie Ball Strings & Mogar Music Italy and Stefano Xotta ('great guitar playing bro! Check him out on Strings24'), Jason Ungleich & HipShot Products ('Can't live without my Bass Extender!!')". Alberto will also be able to heard using his new gear on the upcoming album Dragon Fire from keyboard maestro Mistheria, due in October. [Source: Lion Music]

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A new video to promote the new Empires Of Eden album Reborn In Fire has been posted to YouTube, featuring Cage vocalist (and EoE guest) Sean Peak discussing the song "Total Devastation." Sean?s song "Total Devastation" is definitely the heaviest track on the CD and pure, kick in the face screaming heavy metal. The new album from Empires of Eden ? Reborn In Fire will feature some of the world?s most respected heavy metal voices. With the already announced Mike Vescera, Zak Stevens, Steve Grimmett and Carlos Zema the album also showcases the incredible talents of Aussie singers Louie Gorgievksi, Chris Ninni and Mike Zoias. [Source: 7Hard]

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Kotebel have made their music available for download at a new e-Store - either individual tracks or complete albums - or purchase physical CDs there, too. Other updates to the site - comphrensive biography and discography, photos and videos, and soon a blog "where we will encourage discussions on all issues related to music, art, prog, or whatever strikes our interest! [Source: Kotebel]

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