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13 Feb 2015

*Music - Beginning Stages - Making a Demo*

All these great classic rock songs we play everyday here onwww.classicrockradio.co.uk had a beginning. I read in interviews before that some musicians equate writing a song, to giving birth. An experience that I'll never to be able to describe what it's like. Giving birth that is. Writing a song...check. My first one. Only took 53 years for it to happen. Long story short, was only weeks ago that I took a keyboard out of a closet we had, plugged it in, and after several sessions, I finished composing my first musical composition.

So I made a DEMO

The next step having completed the demo, would be to record it properly, in a real recording studio. Having the demo, takes the possibility up a notch. Hopes would be to sell the finished number on iTunes, and then have fun traveling the country-side performing the ditty in concert. And a song in demo form is usually where it all begins. So without further ado, here's mine.

Published on YouTube Feb 8, 2015

Demo
Song Title: Uncle G's Theme
a. Playful Demons
b. The Trudge

Composed and performed by Gary Brown
Musical Instrument Used: A 1990's Casio CA-110
Recorded in the Brown's home office / music room, which is located in beautiful Katy Texas.

Inspired Playing Style: Thanks to Matt Elkins (Music Teacher_Katy Texas)

Thanks to: Charles Zittle (professional musician_drummer_local Houston Band; Generation:Landslide!) -- for when in it's early stages telling me it's worth pursuing.

Generation:Landslide! OFFICIAL Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/GENERATIONlandslide/146761458684303

If having an interest in the demo, and would like to chat with Gary, PLEASE feel free to contact him through our station. 

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Or

Twitter: @GBrown0816

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* GB *

URIAH HEEP

2015 UK Tour Announced

URIAH HEEP is delighted to announce a UK tour in Spring 2015, all tickets are on sale from Friday 13^th February 2015.  This tour follows on from the release of the band’s acclaimed album ‘Outsider’ - which enjoyed excellent reviews, radio airplay and was many people’s ‘album of the year’ choice.  Classic Rock said that “Like a musical blood transfusion, ‘Outsider’ gave things a shot in the arm while retaining their original strengths. Long may they continue” The band have also announced the ‘Live at Koko, London 2014’ which will be released on 23 February through Frontier Records on DVD / Blu-ray + CD format.  2015 is a very important year for Heep, as they continue to cement reputation as one of the best live bands in the world.

Mick Box said, “2014 was as busy as ever for Heep and we’re very excited to be able to bring our current show to the UK, where it all began back in 1970.  In the last year we’ve played concerts in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, USA, Australia and New Zealand, plus a Caribbean Rock Cruise alongside Alice Cooper, Doobie Brothers, Blue Oyster Cult and many more. We’re very proud of our history, so the shows will feature a mixture of Classic Heep along with some new songs from ‘Outsider’. See you there!”

SPRING 2015 UK TOUR

25^th April               Picturedrome, Holmfirth                               http://www.picturedrome.net/tickets/Uriah-Heep/20150425.htm

26^th April               The Assembly, Leamington                                http://www.leamingtonassembly.com/blog/event/uriah-heep/

28^th April               Fibbers, York                       

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/uriah-heep-tickets/158759 

29^th April               Riverside, Newcastle                                             http://www.seetickets.com/event/uriah-heep/riverside/844864

30^th April               The Stables, Milton Keynes    http://www.stables.org/Whats_on/Event/Uriah_Heep_20150430

5th May               Marble Factory, Bristol            

http://motionbristol.com/events/single-event/544-uriah-heep

  

6th May               Engine Rooms, Southampton                              http://engineroomssouthampton.gigantic.com/uriah-heep/engine-rooms/2015-05-06-19-30
  
7th May                Y Plas, Cardiff

8th May                 Old Market, Brighton                

http://theoldmarket.com/shows/uriah-he

Originally founded by guitarist Mick Box in 1969, Uriah Heep is truly one of the pivotal classic acts that helped define the rock sound and an era. Part of the fabled ‘Big Four’ alongside Zeppelin, Sabbath and Purple, the Heep story still has a long way to go.  With classic songs like ‘Lady In Black’, ‘Gypsy’, ‘Easy Livin’’and ‘Stealin’’ full of ambition, sophisticated writing, memorable tunes and, of course, the vocals - the 5 part harmonies were a clear influence on the operatics of Queen.   Uriah Heep was the first Western rock band to perform in Russia, they have headlined at stadiums worldwide.

Uriah Heep tours all over the world and has released 23 studio-albums and sold more than 40 million units.  Today’s line-up is settled as Mick Box (Guitar/Vocals), Bernie Shaw (Lead Vocal), Davey Rimmer (Bass/Vocals), Phil Lanzon (Keys/Vocals) and Russell Gilbrook (Percussion/Vocals).

Uriah Heep – still “Very ’eavy, very humble”.  Still unmissable.Most recent studio album available Outsider

UK rockers FURYON will release their second album via Dream Records in the UK and EUROPE

UK rockers FURYON will release their second album, 'Lost Salvation,' on February 23, via Dream Records in the UK and EUROPE.

What is to be expected is more explosive guitar riffs and solos in well-crafted song form, plus expressive vocal delivery and melodies to scream along to.
A possibly darker album, but still with progressive elements and a grungy edge.

US/CANADA/JAPAN release dates to follow.

'Lost Salvation' was recorded in Atlanta, US, and Brighton, UK, and mixed and produced by Rick Beato (Shinedown, Fozzy) & Ken ëGLí Lanyon.
The album artwork was designed by Matthew Vickerstaff of Darkwave Art & Design (Textures, Pentagram, Bloodbath, etc.).
Video for the first single 'These Four Walls’ here:

Confirmed 'Lost Salvation' track listing:

01. All That I Have
02. Lost Salvation
03. These Four Walls (official video)
04. Scapegoat
05. Resurrect Me
06. Left It With The Gods
07. Good Sky
08. Dematerialize
09. What You Need
10. Wiseman

Singer Matt Mitchell also explained the stories behind several of the album's standout tracks:
'These Four Walls' (first single)

"A view from ones mind. An almost trapped inside feeling. A view looking out from the room within where life long stories are written on the walls. "

'All That I Have'

"A tale of a person who has been living in a destructive relationship. Knowing they should leave but not wanting to. Eventually taking the plunge an leaving but sacrificing everything but a few personal items."

'Scapegoat'

"A song with a look at life beyond the life we know. Feeling there is more to life and the possibilities of afterlife. Having faith and or spiritual view. Also society's blind faith."

'Lost Salvation'

"Relationship between a band and the music business and also the relationships between one another within the band of people, forging their way through these corridors.
Feeling they may have lost their hope and given their all, but still holding on with that glimmer of love."
First reviews:

Furyon have come along way since 'Gravitas,' 'Lost Salvation' is not only remarkable, it's herculean! I hope 'Lost Salvation' sees the band reach the zenith they so richly deserve! Score: 9.5/10 (The Metal Gods Meltdown)

Is all killer & no filler. This is already a contender for album of the year. If this record isn't the making of FURYON then there is some sort of conspiracy theory in place. I heartily recommend seeing this band live. Ratings 9/10 (My Global Mind)

Verdict time now and I had a feeling that I would enjoy this new album from FURYON and my feeling was right as itís just as good as their amazing debut if not better!
Highly recommended if you like Hard Rock and Melodic Heavy Metal music. Almost perfect: 9/10 (Metal Temple)

This new track is a monstrous modern melodic heavy rock stuff that features a massive riffing and Matt Mitchell's superb vocal performances.
For sure, this is a great appetizer of what is to expect from FURYON's brand new work. Well done. Rating : 8.5/10 (Heavy Paradise)

FURYON have confirmed dates for a UK headlining tour in March 2015, in support of their second album release 'Lost Salvation'.

The dates are as follows:

March 20 – The Square, Harlow, UK
March 22 – The Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
March 24 – The Audio, Glasgow, UK
March 29 – The Barfly, London, UK
March 30 – Bannerman’s Live, Edinburgh, UK
April 4th – Rebellion Manchester, UK

more dates t.b.a.


For further information, please visit:
www.furyon.net
www.facebook.com/FuryonUK
www.dream-records.com

TROPHY HEADS 

AFTER HOURS REVIEW BY GARY BROWN

03 Feb 2015

CRR.CO.UK - AFTER HOURS
Spotlight: Full Moon Features WebSeries: Trophy Heads

I'm sure in the time I have been writing for ClassicRockRadio Dot EU (nowClassicRockRadio.CO.UK) that I mentioned my love for B Horror / Science Fiction movies at least once. Nowadays, mostly independent endeavors seem to catch my attention. A favorite Indie motion picture studio out of Hollywood that I seriously dig, is Full Moon Features. The leader of the pack being one of the coolest Hollywood behind-the-scenes types you ever want to be around. It's President of the company; Charles Band. The man's a Jack-Of-All-Trades type being the creator of story ideas, producing, and directing. Since the 1970's, Charles has been putting forth some of the most outrageous, disturbing, hysterical, and tantalizing entertainment on the planet. Much of it is tongue in cheek, or pulled out by the roots, and served up as an appetizer.

I became aware of what was then Full Moon Pictures, back in the days of renting VHS tapes. Maybe it was their 1996 release with Jacqueline Lovell entitled, Head Of The Family, that got my attention? Puppetmaster (1989)? Subspecies(1991)? Bad Channels (1992)? Demonic Toys (1992)? Whichever one, for it didn't take experiencing too many Full Moon Pictures / Charles Band films before I was totally hooked. For the adults, add the product pitches and all the cool behind the scenes stuff, and all you need is popcorn and your favorite grown up libation. Weed works just as well. Matter of fact, in some cases it's more like tailor made.

Trophy Heads is the Full Moon Feature debut into original programming via their own Internet Channel: FullMoonStreaming Dot Com. An original web-series. Five episodes made so far (Season One). Half hour broadcast with commercials for when it appears on cable television. Classified a comedy / horror program. An above average cast of actors. Includes cool cameo's. Music wise we have Richard Band's involvement, and his older brother behind the lens. Talented people behind the scenes, for it shows in all five episodes. I watched all five episodes on Hulu Plus. Only reason why I ordered it. Trophy Heads is now out on DVD and Blu-ray. Includes killer special features. Worth the price of admission.

Uncle G's HIGH-LITES (2014 Trophy Heads_Full Moon Features)

Right off the wooden bat with a bunch of rusty ten penny nails sticking out, is the theme song. I LOVE TV THEME SONGS! At the drop of an eyeball, I could whistle the 1960's hit 'The Addams Family' main and closing musical pieces. So I really do appreciate it when a new television theme song rolls around that's worth learning how to whistle. The theme to Trophy Heads is serious earworm material. At times I seem to not be able to GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD. Should really see a doctor for that.

The main premise / story works very well. Wonderful actors (Maria Olsen / Adam Noble Roberts) portray a Mother-Son team you'd hate to ever run into. The son's fixation is on B movie scream queens of the past, and his fear of them getting older and fading away. Mom being the 'Enabler from Hell' loses any traces of sanity she has left, and helps junior with his ambitious plans to correct one of life's major wrongs. Here in Max's own special way, he recreates scenes from the various actress' film career. And it's here when we take it up a notch with the introduction of our victims. Ladies, that if one was into B movies of the past, one might recognize. One Scream Queen (Linnea Quigley) recites one of my favorite lines of dialogue:

"Have you bathed in the blood of the Lord?"

Well that, and I got a kick out of when yet another Scream Queen said:

"I don't wanna be in your fucking movie!"

Snuff film that is. So who could really blame her?

Rating: Using the one to ten star rating system, whereas one star really, really sucks, to ten stars which means it's cool to spend your hard earned money on, I rate Full Moon Features Web Series: Trophy Heads - 10 stars! Seriously, I could find nothing wrong. It's all I come to expect from Full Moon Features and more. Plus, there are BARE BOOBIES! Presented in a way that makes the twelve year old boy still clinging on to life in me smile. Available now on FullMoonStreaming Dot Com, and should you still treasure actually owning the DVD / Blu-ray, try looking first on line at FullMoonDirect Dot Com. Lots of cool shit there besides. OH...regarding FullMoonStreaming...an archive of films that will keep you busy for many years to come. For around seven bucks a month. I might have to look into subscribing to that myself.

Official Trophy Heads Promo Video:

Gary Brown
US Correspondent for CRR.CO.UK
Twitter: @GBrown0816

 2015 Extreme Guitar Tour ~ January 27th ~ Studio 7 In Seattle, Washington 

Paramour Group and JAAB Productions brought  the "2015 Extreme Guitar Tour" to Studio 7 in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, January 27th. The players for the Northwest XG Tour was an all-star group of superb musicians formerly from the likes of Black Sabbath, Dio, MSG, Scorpions, UFO, and Royal Hunt. We are talking about "Extreme Talent" with legendary guitarists Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, and Craig Goldy! Also on the bill was the new super band, Black Knights Rising and introducing special guests from Toronto Canada, Old James.

Old James, which consists of Brian Stephenson (lead vocals and guitar), Andy Thompson (lead guitar), Jon Ublansky (bass), and Chris Stephenson (drums), took the stage first around 7:30pm. Old James gave us a potent, high energy show with all original material. The band has a great sound, infusing rock, southern rock, and metal with some funk and jazz. Their stage presence reminded me a lot of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, bringing back that old school Punk/Funk style. The Bands performance included, "Don't Put It On Me" a great song to showcase their talents as a guitar driven band with a solid backbone and a strong attitude. Old James performed an hour long set, then cleared the stage for Black Knights Rising.

In 2013, at the Los Angeles NAMM Convention while jamming together, Craig Goldy (guitar, former Dio), Vinnie Appice (drums, former Black Sabbath) and Elliot Dean Rubinson (bass, former MSG) discovered their undeniable chemistry and the Craig Goldy Project was born. Realizing the buzz and growing fan base on the internet about this band of legendary musicians playing songs from Dio, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Rainbow, Craig Goldy took the band to the next level and are now known as the Black Knights Rising.  For the XG Tour, Black Knights Rising, depending on where they're playing and the availability of musicians, will have special guests. John M. West (singer, songwriter Royal Hunt & solo artist) completed the Black Knights Rising line up on this night and is one of the most talented power metal vocalists I've heard in a while. 

Having never heard of Black Knights Rising before, my excitement grew as I viewed the setlist being taped to the stage!  I then realized that what we were about to witness was a celebration of the life, music and soul of the band, Ronnie James Dio and the Strat-master of Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore! 

They took the stage around 9pm and as Craig Goldy was settling in making sure his guitar and amp sounded perfect, John West tried to entertain us with some hooker jokes that were intentionally drowned out by Goldy's loud guitar every time John tried to deliver the punchline. That had me laughing hysterically! After a few hilarious interruptions, Craig Goldy was ready to go and BKR opened with Rainbow's "Death Alley Driver". 

This band of all-stars really hit it big with me and the audience as we showed our enthusiasm and sang along to Rainbow's, "Man On The Silver Mountain," and Dio's "Stand Up and Shout." John West did an amazing job on vocals covering many accomplished and loved vocalists in some of the most important rock and metal bands.

Vinnie Appice replaced Bill Ward on the drums for the 'Mob Rules' album released in 1981 and when asked about the comparison of the two drummers, Dio explained that Vinnie Appice brought a new flavor to the band and that he was a listener and played off of people. I saw this with Black Knights Rising as Vinnie closely watched the other band members and played off of their sound with expert technique and flair.

It was during "Mob Rules" that Craig Goldy delivered his first astounding guitar solo, but it was during the Deep Purple song "Mistreated" that Craig Goldy's solos left us only able to open our mouths to scream out our love for this performance! During our outburst of praise, Craig made a fist over his heart and smiled, a shining moment for this greatly admired guitarist.

Elliot Rubinson, wearing his Round 1 shirt (playing with three bands on this tour), lit up the stage with his personality and ended the BKR show with a late bass note, a total set up by the band, that made everyone in the band laugh and was a perfect ending to a perfect set!

Vinnie Moore started his career in 1986 with his first studio album 'Minds Eye'. This was an award winning album that Vinnie recorded in eleven days at the age of 21. Vinnie is well known for his melodic instrumentals, fast fingers, and clean shredding and being the guitar freak that I am, I was eager to see him perform.

With his brand new Minds Eye guitar, presented to him by Dean Guitars, in tow, Vinnie Moore (UFO guitarist & solo artist), Elliot Rubinson (bass-Round 2), Alesandro Bertoni (keyboards), and Ritchie Monica (drums) hit the stage around 10:15pm with a set list that included songs from three of his solo albums, 'Minds Eye,' 'Meltdown,' and 'Maze'. I was very impressed at the different instrumental styles Vinnie played for us. He hit us hard and heavy with songs like, "Check It Out," and "Meltdown," took us on a journey with "Daydream" and then wore his heart on his strings for, "Rain."

Uli Jon Roth. In 1973, really kicking off his career he became the  main songwriter, lead guitarist, and sometimes singer with the newly formed Scorpions band. Uli Jon Roth has come a long way in those forty plus years and is now respected for being one of the most influential and skilled guitar players on the planet. With the anticipated release of his brand new Scorpions Revisited Double CD in the US, Uli and the boys, Uli Jon Roth (guitar vocals), David Klosinski (guitar), Alesandro Bertoni (keyboards), John West (vocals), Elliot Rubinson (bass-Round 3), and Kofi Baker (drums) walked on stage at 11:30pm for the Extreme Guitar finale.

The moment was magic as Uli, a sight to behold, elegantly danced his fingers on the strings of his sophisticated and complex 34 fret, Dean Sky Guitar to the opening chords of, "Sails of Charon." Uli's technique is flawless and his understanding of music so vast as we experienced Uli's 20th Century and very musically satisfying interpretations of "Sun In My Hand," "We'll Burn The Sky," and "In Trance."

Performing with great passion and fire, John West joined Uli Jon Roth on stage to sing some of these masterly re-imagined Scorpions pieces. Uli eventually took over the mic and sang, "All Along The Watchtower," a Bob Dylan classic and Jimi Hendrix's song about a spirit inhabiting nature, "Little Wing."

Elliot Dean Rubinson wearing his Round 3 Tshirt, truly, "The boss who rocks," played bass for Black Knights Rising, Vinnie Moore, and Uli Jon Roth! That in itself is an amazing talent to retain and play all that material in one night and with the hardest set at the end, (as Uli Jon Roth does not play off of a set list!) Elliot laid down solid, world-class bass playing, letting the guitars have the spotlight, but having an epic stage presence louder than any instrument.

David Klosinsky, a veteran of the Extreme Guitar Tour and performing on UJR's Scorpions Revisited CD as second guitar, stood beside the maestro and really accentuated Uli's Sky guitar style with his harmonizing and rhythm skills.

Another world-class musician I had the privilege of experiencing on this night was Kofi Baker, son of the Iconic drummer, Ginger Baker. Born with the drumming gene he inherited from his father, Kofi really showed off his genius proficiency in timing and his underlying jazzy style of beats and symbols were a perfect compliment to Uli's masterpieces.

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and the end was a musical journey, one rarely played live, "Sky Overture!" Using his Sky Guitar as intended, Uli hit those high frets, emulating violins for the first part of the Neo-classical suite and then used the lower frets for those intensely felt guitar notes. I could have lost everything in my personal life at that moment and I wouldn't have cared as for the first time musically, I felt as if I had been set free!

Rock is NOT dead people! It's very much alive and thriving, just ask Old James, Black Knights Rising, Vinnie Moore, and Uli Jon Roth and all the musicians for the 2015 Extreme Guitar Tour! Check for tour dates and KEEP IT LIVE!

Black Knights Rising Setlist:

Vinnie Moore Setlist:

Uli Jon Roth Setlist: (Incomplete)

1.  Sails Of Charon
2.  ?
3.  Sun In My Hand
4.  We'll Burn The Sky
5.  In Trance
6.  All Along The Watchtower
7.  Little Wing
8.  Drifting Sun
9.  Sky Overture
10.  ?


Tour Dates:
http://www.ulijonroth.com/sky/current/concerts_tours_1.htm

Old James Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OldJamesband?ref=br_tf

Black Knights Rising Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blackknightsrising

Vinnie Moore Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vinnie-Moore-Official-Fan-Page/227063497501

Uli Jon Roth Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Uli-Jon-Roth/26843841074

Kofi Baker Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kofi-Baker-page/1001689849847326

Review By:
Jill Maciel
West Coast Correspondent
www.classicrockradio.co.uk

All Photos By:
Scott Banning

Bloodstock 2015! Additions

We’ve a sure fire way to blast away any lingering January blues, and that’s cranking some tunes from the awesome bands set to play BLOODSTOCK 2015!  That’s our kind of Valentines mix tape!  Here’s three more to add to your playlist!

Bringing skin-flaying riffs by the lorry load to Catton Park’s hallowed ground is BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, who step into the special guest slot on Sunday’s main stage.  Expect Father Zakk to bring the riffs to induce bloodshed at BLOODSTOCK!!  Zakk comments: “We’re looking forward to seeing the mighty UK Chapter of the all-mighty Black Label when we get rolling at the Bloodstock festival in August!”  Mascot Records released the band’s ninth studio album ‘Catacombs Of The Black Vatican’ last April, which gatecrashed the UK national album chart at #30.  Check out ‘My Dying Time’, the lead track from the album at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7mNmiW9qts

British grindcore stalwarts NAPALM DEATH will hit Saturday’s main stage in a UK exclusive show.  Frontman Mark 'Barney' Greenway enthuses, "Playing at Bloodstock is literally like stepping out of our front doors to climb onstage, so we'll be projecting a great big wall of noise from Birmingham to Catton Park!  We personally know most of the staff and crew, so we look forward to watching them flog themselves to death, while we stand idly by and take in the sights, smells, and sounds of this friendly old fest. Grind!”  The band’s brand new, fifteenth studio album ‘Apex Predator - Easy Meat’ was released via Century Media just last week.  Watch the animated video for new song, ‘Smash A Single Digit’ at: http://youtu.be/33OZfCUsomk.

Swedish metalheads WOLF are also set to destroy a main stage slot, declaring, “The Wolves are back and we can't wait to play our favourite festival again!  BLOODSTOCK, let it be loud!”  Last summer saw the release of their sixth album, ‘Devil Seed’ via Century Media, featuring the ferocious single ‘Shark Attack’.  Check out the video at: http://youtu.be/33OZfCUsomk.

Check out the brand new trailer for Bloodstock 2015 here: 

Don’t have your tickets yet for the UK’s premier heavy metal festival?  Nip over to  http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock-2015/catton-park/809956 and grab ‘em now.  If your wallet’s a little slim after Christmas, fret not!  BLOODSTOCK has now launched its very popular installment scheme meaning you can split your payment into three much more manageable chunks.  Just click the instalment option at the ticket link above.

Did you know yet that all these killer bands are already announced?!  Friday’s headliner TRIVIUM and special guests SABATON, Saturday’s headliner WITHIN TEMPTATION and special guests OPETH, Sunday’s headliner ROB ZOMBIE, plus CANNIBAL CORPSE, IHSAHN, SEPULTURA, ORANGE GOBLIN, DEATH T.A, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, 1349, DARK ANGEL, ARMORED SAINT, BELPHEGOR, OVERKILL, ENSIFERUM, AGALLOCH, KORPIKLAANI, PRO-PAIN, ENSLAVED, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, DELAIN, MORDRED, and DESTRAGE.  Plus, there’s tons more bands still to be announced in the coming weeks!

BLOODSTOCK will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 6th-9th August 2015.  Keep up to date with the very latest info on BLOODSTOCK’s official sites at www.facebook.com/bloodstock and www.bloodstock.uk.com

ROCK LEGEND TODD RUNDGREN RETURNS

WITH 25th SOLO STUDIO ALBUM 'GLOBAL'

Prolific musical experimenter, premier league pop craftsman, tireless producer, runt, wizard and true star Todd Rundgren will release his new studio album 'GLOBAL' on the Esoteric Antenna label via Cherry Red on Monday 6th April 2015 internationally and Tuesday 7th April in the USA (via MVD Entertainment)

'GLOBAL' is Todd Rundgren's 25th solo studio album (and that's not including the 2 albums he recorded with his first band The Nazz, and the 9 albums he recorded with his band Utopia). Todd’s latest musical vision is a contemporary fusion of styles - rock, soul and EDM – which continues the tradition of boundary-breaking works from this visionary genius.

'GLOBAL' provides tacit proof that Todd refuses to sit still and play it 45+ years into his remarkable career, but rather, continues to try bold yet accessible new approaches - while all the while never sacrificing his songcraft, and remaining unmistakably "Todd."

With the release of 'GLOBAL,' Todd will tour in support of the release beginning in the USA on 10th April, and continuing through mid-June, with plans to perform in the UK and Europe in the early autumn. And for record collectors, a 180g-vinyl edition of the album will be released on April 27th.

Todd Rundgren continues to trailblaze, and the proof is in the sonic pudding - which is 'GLOBAL.'

The full track listing for 'GLOBAL' is:

Evrybody
Flesh & Blood
Rise
Holyland
Blind
Earth Mother
Global Nation
Soothe
Terra Firma
Fate
Skyscraper
This Island Earth

The first leg of Todd's US tour is listed below. The second leg, continuing through mid-June, will be announced shortly.

APRIL

10 Park City, UT @ The Egyptian theatre
11 Park City, UT @ The Egyptian theatre
12 Park City, UT @ The Egyptian theatre
14 Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak
17 Kansas City, MO @ Harrah's KC
18 Little Rock, AR - Spirit of Harmony Foundation Event @ Clinton Library
19 Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room
21 Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
22 Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
23 Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
26 Northfield, OH @ Hard Rock
27 Late Show with David Letterman"
28 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
29 State College, PA @ The State Theatre

MAY

1 Newton, NJ @ Newton Theatre
2 Stafford Springs, CT @ Palace Theatre
3 Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre
5 NY, NY @ Highline Ballroom
6 NY, NY @ Highline Ballroom
8 NY @ Turning Stone
9 Plymouth, NH @ Flying Monkey PAC
10 Norfolk, CT @ Infinity Music Hall
12 Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
13 New Hope, PA @ Havana New Hope
14 Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere
16 Wilmington, DE @ World Café Live
17 Annapolis, MD @ MD Hall for the Creative Arts
20 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
22 Ponte Vedre, FL @ Ponte Vedre Concert Hall
23 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room


FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

Todd's Facebook
www.facebook.com/toddrundgren

Todd's Facebook Store
www.facebook.com/thetoddstore

Todd's Fan Site 

www.trconnection.com

Twitter @toddrundgren