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Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has really shocked all of us this time around! Get this: Manson has collaborated with Avril Lavigne on a song that will be part of her fifth studio album. This news is more shocking than when he announced that he is the NEW face of Saint Laurent (a luxury fashion house).
"The record's really diverse," Lavigne told Billboard.com. "We've got these pop-rock tunes, and then these piano ballads with orchestras.
"I have a heavier song that Marilyn Manson's on called 'Bad Girl', and then I've got a song called 'Hello Kitty' that sounds like nothing I've done before." Dear Marilyn Manson, what were you thinking? Perhaps Lavigne offered him a lifetime supply of Absynth? Or does Manson not care about his credibility? At least Manson will be teaming up with Alice Cooper for the "Masters of Madness" tour June 1 through 28.
This is pretty cool and twisted. It has been confirmed by Saint Laurent (a luxury fashion house) that shock rocker Marilyn Manson is the NEW face of the companies ad campaign. Below is a close-up shot of Manson in thick eyeliner, black lipstick and a shiny leather jacket.
Scene editor Peter Davis posted on Facebook: "Marilyn Manson in the new Saint
Laurent ads. Thoughts?" On Instagram, Nicola Formichetti wrote simple, "Amazing."
The campaign is expected to start soon. So ladies, don't get scared when you see a mug of Manson on a huge ad.
Don't forget that Marilyn Manson will be teaming up with Alice Cooper for the "Masters of Madness" tour June 1 through 28.
Horror is alive and well in 2013! In what is obviously a "dream" pairing, or some might say a "nightmare," Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson will be teaming up for the "Masters of Madness" tour June 1 through 28. Following recent pairings of Alice with Rob Zombie and then Rob Zombie with Manson, this combination of Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson has been long-awaited by fans of both artists.
The first show to be announced is June 4th in Salt Lake City at the Usana Amphitheatre, tickets for the Salt Lake City show at Usana Amphitheatre will go on sale on Friday, March 8th, with advance ticket pre-sales and VIP packages available atwww.alicecooper.com. More shows across the US and Canada will be announced soon.
It has been announced that Alice Cooper will be performing a very special show in New York City on Thursday, July18th! The event has been dubbed as "An Evening With Alice Cooper" and it will take place at Beacon Theatre. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 1 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be available HERE!
The big question what exactly will Alice be doing at this very special event? We are pretty sure that his set will include the
band performing 1973's, 'Billion Dollar Babies' in its entirety since
2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the album. We will reveal more details as soon as they become available, but make sure you save the date!
The concept behind "Turn The Page" is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.
Without further due, here is the twelfth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 12/7/2012 edition. Filmed at Madison Square Park in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!
Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side column) ----------------------------------------------------------->
Last night, actor/musician/badass Johnny Depp stepped onstage during Alice Coopers concert at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California and performed the Doors' "Break On Through (To the Other Side)," the first of several classic rock covers, and he remained for the rest of the show as just one of four guitarists supporting Cooper, who stood amid grave markers for late icons Jimi Hendrix, Keith Moon, Jim Morrison and John Lennon. During a cover of the Beatles' "Revolution," Depp leaned into the riff Keith Richards-style as Cooper offered the peace sign, singing, "Don't you know it's gonna be all right!" Depp also joined Cooper during the classic song "School's Out"
Here is some video footage of this awesome moment in music:
It has been confirmed that actor and musician Johnny Depp will be jamming with the King Of Shock Rock Alice Cooper on December 8 at Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Arizona at the legendary rocker's 12th annual Christmas Pudding. Johnny will join Alice and his band, along with other scheduled performers Don Felder and L.A. GUNS, and special guest host John O'Hurley for a night of music, dance, and mayhem.
The concept behind "Turn The Page" is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.
Without further due, here is the eleventh installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 11/30/2012 edition. Filmed right outside the SLAYER themed Empire State Building in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!
Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video
above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side
column) ----------------------------------------------------------->
Last night (Wednesday, November 28th), Alice Cooper performed on the Conan show on TBS. Cooper and company performed their song "I'll Bite Your Face Off". The song comes from Alice's latest album 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare'. Here is footage of the bands performance:
In other Alice Cooper news, it has been confirmed that actor and musician Johnny Depp will be jamming with the King Of Shock Rock Alice Cooper on December 8 at Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Arizona at the legendary rocker's 12th annual Christmas Pudding. Johnny will join Alice and his band, along with other scheduled performers Don Felder and L.A. GUNS, and special guest host John O'Hurley for a night of music, dance, and mayhem. More info HERE!
It has been confirmed that actor and musician Johnny Depp will be jamming with the King Of Shock Rock Alice Cooper on December 8 at Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Arizona at the legendary rocker's 12th annual Christmas Pudding. Johnny will join Alice and his band, along with other scheduled performers Don Felder and L.A. GUNS, and special guest host John O'Hurley for a night of music, dance, and mayhem. More info HERE!
The concept behind "Turn The Page" is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.
Without further due, here is the tenth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 11/16/2012 edition. Filmed right outside Radio City Music Hall in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!
Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video
above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side
column) ----------------------------------------------------------->
KILL DEVIL HILL the supergroup featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) guitarist Mark Zavon and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg are hitting the road again in support of their self-titled debut album which was released earlier this year via Steamhammer/SPV. The tour kicks off tonight in Oklahoma City and runs through December 1st in Fresno, CA. This run will find the band playing headline shows as well as supporting shock rock icon Alice Cooper. A complete list of dates can be found below.
KILL DEVIL HILL has created a series of lyric videos for selected songs from their debut, each video also features commentary from band members on that particular song. Today RevolverMag.com the online home of Revolver Magazine is premiering the video for the song "Voodoo Doll". Check it out below (courtesy of Revolver). The video for the track "Hangman" is streaming HERE, and the video for "War Machine" can be viewed HERE.
VIP Packages will be available for all HEADLINING shows. VIP Packages include an opportunity to meet the band, attend sound check and receive exclusive merchandise. Info on VIP Packages can be found at www.killdevilhillmusic.com/VIPPackages.
Check out KILL DEVIL HILL's video for the song "Strange" HERE.
KILL DEVIL HILL's self-titled debut is available on Amazon and iTunes.
KILL DEVIL HILL on tour:
- 11/15: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room - 11/16: Dallas, TX @ Boiler Room - 11/17: Houston, TX @ Concert Pub North
- 11/23: Denver, CO @ The Paramount Theater* - 11/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Bar Deluxe
- 11/25: Reno, NV @ The Grand Sierra Theater*
- 11/27: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Theater* - 11/28: Bakersfield, CA @ Elements Venue
- 11/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theater* - 11/30: Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl Theater* - 12/01: Fresno, CA @ Babylon
'KINGS & THIEVES', the inspiring NEW album from legendary Queensrÿche vocalist GEOFF TATE, is available today via InsideOut Music. After selling over 20 million albums, receiving four Grammy nominations, and releasing fourteen studio albums, TATE has become one of the most respected vocalists of his time. 'KINGS & THIEVES' will be TATE's second solo album and first solo effort in over a decade. Fans and press alike have fallen in love with GEOFF TATE's expertly crafted lyrics, unique progressive style and breathtaking vocals. 'KINGS & THIEVES' once again shows why TATE is one of the most influential forces in mainstream Rock and Metal.
KINGS & THIEVES is available at most major outlets including:
GEOFF TATE is currently touring in support of KINGS & THIEVES, including a two-week Canadian run with Metal legend ALICE COOPER. More shows are constantly being added, and a list of currently confirmed dates can be seen below.
KINGS & THIEVES Track List:
01. She Slipped Away
02. Take A Bullet
03. In The Dirt
04. Say U Luv It
05. The Way I Roll
06. Tomorrow
07. Evil
08. Dark Money
09. These Glory Days
10. Change
11. Waiting
Remaining Tour Dates:
11/07/12 - Calgary, AB, Canada @ Southern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/08/12 - Saskatoon, SK, Canada @ TCU Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/09/12 - Moose Jaw, SK, Canada @ Mosaic Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/11/12 - Medicine Hat, AB, Canada @ Medicine Hat Arena (*with Alice Cooper)
11/13/12 - Dawson Creek, BC, Canada @ Encana Events Centre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/14/12 - Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Northern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/16/12 - Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/21/12 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
11/23/12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/24/12 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/27/12 to 12/1/12 - Shiprocked
12/04/12 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
12/05/12 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
12/07/12 - Destin, FL @ Club L.A.
12/08/12 - Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
12/09/12 - Sunrise, FL @ Markham Park
We recently premiered a brand NEW series called "TURN THE PAGE". The concept is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.
Without further due, here is the seventh installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 10/25/2012 edition. Filmed at Cooper Square in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!
Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video
above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side
column) ----------------------------------------------------------->
The great folks over at GIBSON had their writer Anne Erickson come up with the top 10 Halloween songs of all time! Her list comprises of some tunes by Helloween (duh), King Diamond, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, obviously, and also tunes by Pantera, Slayer, Tool, and even The Ramones. Here are GIBSON's top 10 Halloween songs of all time:
It has been confirmed that actor and musician Johnny Depp will be jamming with the King Of Shock Rock Alice Cooper on December 8 at Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Arizona at the legendary rocker's 12th annual Christmas Pudding. Johnny will join Alice and his band, along with other scheduled performers Don Felder and L.A. GUNS, and special guest host John O'Hurley for a night of music, dance, and mayhem.
Cooper teased the Depp announcement in a video he posted to the Solid Rock Foundation Facebook page.
"You never know who's gonna show up," Cooper explained in the video. "But we'll start giving you some hints coming up pretty soon. I know one major movie star that's coming, but I won't mention any names."
There are still a few more surprises due to be announced this week; tickets go on sale October 29.
Proceeds from Christmas Pudding go to Alice Cooper's Solid Rock — a nonprofit organization founded by Alice Cooper dedicated to enriching the lives of teens through music, dance, and self expression.
The primary goal of Alice Cooper's Solid Rock is to honor Jesus Christ by helping to meet the spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs of teenagers and children within their community.
Here is some fan filmed footage of Depp jamming to "School's Out" with Alice Cooper.
GEOFF TATE, the acclaimed voice of Queensryche, will release his second solo album, 'KINGS & THIEVES', on November 6, 2012 in North America. 'KINGS & THIEVES' will be TATE's first solo album in more than a decade and his debut release for InsideOut Music. As one of the most well-known and respected vocalists in the history of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, GEOFF TATE has sold over 20 million records and received four Grammy nominations. It is with much excitement that he reveals both the track listing and cover artwork for 'KINGS & THIEVES'!
KINGS & THIEVES Track List:
01. She Slipped Away
02. Take A Bullet
03. In The Dirt
04. Say U Luv It
05. The Way I Roll
06. Tomorrow
07. Evil
08. Dark Money
09. These Glory Days
10. Change
11. Waiting
GEOFF TATE will head out this October for a full tour in support of 'KINGS & THIEVES', including a 7-date Canadian run with Metal legend ALICE COOPER. More dates are constantly being added and a list of currently confirmed dates can be seen below.
Tour Dates:
10/17/12 - Newton, NJ @ Newton Theatre
10/18/12 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blues Club
10/19/12 - Rochester, NY @ The Montage Music Hall
10/20/12 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/21/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ JC's Washington House
10/23/12 - Springfield, VA @ Empire
10/24/12 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
10/25/12 - Teaneck, NJ @ Mexicali Live
10/26/12 - Amityville, NY @ Ollie's
10/27/12 - Chesterfield, MI @ New York New York
10/28/12 - Akron, OH @ Ripper Owen's Tap House
10/29/12 - Akron, OH @ Ripper Owen's Tap House
10/31/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
11/01/12 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub
11/02/12 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
11/03/12 - Bolingbrook, IL @ Tailgater's Grill
11/07/12 - Calgary, AB, Canada @ Southern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/08/12 - Saskatoon, SK, Canada @ TCU Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/09/12 - Moose Jaw, SK, Canada @ Mosaic Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/11/12 - Medicine Hat, AB, Canada @ Medicine Hat Arena (*with Alice Cooper)
11/13/12 - Dawson Creek, BC, Canada @ Encana Events Centre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/14/12 - Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Northern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/16/12 - Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/21/12 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
11/23/12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/24/12 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/27/12 to 12/1/12 - Shiprocked
As previously reported, on Thursday, July 19th, IRON MAIDEN performed in Indianapolis at the Klipsch Music Center. While the band was performing their classic song "Wasted Years" and Bruce Dickinson humiliated a fan who was texting during the bands set. Watch footage of this incident HERE!
Here is the defining moment, that helped Dickinson to get on stage in front of thousands of fans per show and have the privilege of calling them "wankers"! This video contains audio of Dickinson's audition in 1981 (the picture is of Bruce Dickinson in 1974).
IRON MAIDEN North American tour with Alice Cooper (remaining tour dates)
July:
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August:
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
This passed Thursday, July 19th, IRON MAIDEN performed in Indianapolis at the Klipsch Music Center. While the band was performing their classic song "Wasted Years", Bruce Dickinson spotted a fan texting and he was not feeling it! Was the fan humiliated? He shouldn't be. After all, he can now tell the story of how Bruce Dickinson once called me a “wanker” during the bands concert!
"For fucks sake! Put down the phone! You've been texting for the last three songs, you wancker!"
We personally enjoy the digital era, specially when people capture the essence of a certain moment during a concert. Here is what we are talking about:
IRON MAIDEN North American tour with Alice Cooper (remaining tour dates)
July:
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August:
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
This past Wednesday (June 27), UK Heavy Metal icons IRON MAIDEN performed at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. You can now watch multi-camera video footage of the band performing "2 Minutes To Midnight" and "Afraid To Shoot Strangers".
The band's set list was as follows:
01. Moonchild
02. Can I Play With Madness
03. The Prisoner
04. 2 Minutes To Midnight
05. Afraid To Shoot Strangers
06. The Trooper
07. The Number Of The Beast
08. Phantom Of The Opera
09. Run To The Hills
10. Wasted Years
11. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
12. The Clairvoyant
13. Fear Of The Dark
14. Iron Maiden
Encore:
15. Aces High
16. The Evil That Men Do
17. Running Free
IRON MAIDEN North American tour with Alice Cooper (remaining tour dates):
July:
- Mon 2: Newark, NJ, USA at Prudential Center
- Wed 4: Milwaukee, WI, USA at Marcus Amphitheater - Summerfest
- Thu 5: Chicago, IL, USA at First Midwest Bank
- Sun 8: Quebec City, QC, CANADA at Colisee Pepsi Arena
- Wed 11: Montreal, QC, CANADA at Bell Centre
- Fri 13: Toronto, ON, CANADA at Molson Amphitheater
- Sat 14: Sarnia, ON, CANADA at Bayfest
- Mon 16: Buffalo, NY, USA at Darien Center
- Wed 18: Detroit, MI, USA at DTE Music Theatre
- Thu 19: Indianapolis, IN, USA at Klipsch Music Center
- Sat 21: Cadott, WI, USA at Rock Fest
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August:
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
Today (June 5, 2012), IRON MAIDEN's legendary drummer Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is celebrating his 60th birthday! McBrain was born on June 5, 1952 in London, England. Raise your irons in behalf of "Nicko's" birthday!
Here are some interesting facts about "Nicko":
- At the age of ten, he started to play drums with pots, pans and other kitchen utensils, before, to his parents' dismay, he began drumming on the gas cooker with a pair of knives and chipped off the paintwork. McBrain was 11 years old when his father bought him his first drum kit.
- He soon started playing The Rolling Stones and The Beatles covers with school bands, before he began regularly playing "pubs and weddings" by the age of 14.
- Having played in small pub bands from the age of 14, upon leaving school McBrain paid his bills with session work.
- His nickname "Nicko": his parents nicknamed him "Nicky" after his favorite teddy bear, Nicholas. "Nicky" was his nickname until an intoxicated Billy Day introduced him to Dick Asher, head of CBS Records, as "Neeko", while he was recording with Billy Day at CBS Studios, Whitfield Street.McBrain liked the name, changing it to "Nicko" "so that it sounded more English," and decided to keep it.
- Prior to joining MAIDEN, McBrain was the drummer for French political band TRUST.
- McBrain joined IRON MAIDEN in 1982, as a replacement for drummer Clive Burr. Since then he has recorded 12 studio albums with the legendary Heavy Metal band. As news of Burr's departure had not yet been announced, made his first appearance with Iron Maiden on German TV disguised as Eddie (the bands mascot).
- He debuted as the bands drummer on 'Piece Of Mind' (released in 1983).
- Since he joined MAIDEN, McBrain has formed a close partnership with bassist, Steve Harris, and completed what many critics consider the band's "definitive" lineup! Although the band's lineup altered drastically in the 1990s, McBrain remained in Iron Maiden and, since the return of Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith in 1999, the group has undergone a resurgence in popularity,and are now considered as "bigger than ever".
- Although he writes the drum parts for all the band's songs, McBrain registered his first and only songwriting credit for "New Frontier," from 2003's "Dance Of Death", which expresses his opposition to human cloning, arising from his religious beliefs.
Don't forget that this summer, "Nicko" and the rest of IRON MAIDEN will be touring North America With Alice Cooper!
June (Tickets available NOW):
- Thu 21: Charlotte, NC, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sat 23: Atlanta, GA, USA at Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
- Tue 26: Boston, MA, USA at Comcast Center
- Wed 27: Wantagh, NY, USA at Jones Beach
- Fri 29: Philadelphia, PA, USA at Susquehanna Bank Center
- Sat 30: Washington, DC, USA at Jiffy Lube Live
July (Tickets available NOW):
- Mon 2: Newark, NJ, USA at Prudential Center
- Wed 4: Milwaukee, WI, USA at Marcus Amphitheater - Summerfest
- Thu 5: Chicago, IL, USA at First Midwest Bank
- Sun 8: Quebec City, QC, CANADA at Colisee Pepsi Arena
- Wed 11: Montreal, QC, CANADA at Bell Centre
- Fri 13: Toronto, ON, CANADA at Molson Amphitheater
- Sat 14: Sarnia, ON, CANADA at Bayfest
- Mon 16: Buffalo, NY, USA at Darien Center
- Wed 18: Detroit, MI, USA at DTE Music Theatre
- Thu 19: Indianapolis, IN, USA at Klipsch Music Center
- Sat 21: Cadott, WI, USA at Rock Fest
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August (Tickets available NOW):
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
In case you didn't know this, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson (vocals) is a commercial airline pilot and established aviation entrepreneur. Actually, Dickinson pilots "Ed Force One" (MAIDEN's Boeing 757) all around the world!
Recently, Dickinson announced that he has set up Cardiff Aviation Limited to provide specialist aviation technical support services, including training, as well as heavy aircraft maintenance for various jet aircraft types, both narrow and wide body, up to Boeing 757 size. Dickinson and his company are leasing the hangar from the Welsh government. Cardiff Aviation will maintain airliners and other large aircraft for major and independent airlines. It will also have facilities to complete the full range of ancillary aircraft maintenance and training activities and has the expertise and approvals to certify aircraft from many jurisdictions, including the USA
Footage of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson giving a short video tour of Cardiff Aviation and its 132,000 square feet of hangar and office space at St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, United Kingdom can be seen below.
Commented Dickinson: "We've had fantastic support from the Welsh government — we've been impressed by how pro-active they've been; they've really wanted to make this happen, and we've experienced a level of enthusiasm and drive that has been a delight to behold.
"We're coming into this enterprise with the knowledge that we'll also be bringing business to South Wales — a cautious projection is that we'd expect to create up to a thousand jobs within 18 months based on the level of interest and commitment from aircraft manufacturers and operators. South Wales has long had an association with the aircraft industry and I am delighted that I am able to play a small part in the continuation of that tradition.
"We expect to announce the names of our first clients in May, and we're also currently dealing with expressions of interest from several more major and independent airlines.
"We'll be based in civil aviation buildings, and we're excited to be part of the Welsh Government's Aerospace Enterprise Zone proposals. As an established base, it obviously has all the facilities necessary for the enterprise, including a runway 6,000 feet in length with a Cat 1 DME ILS, meaning it can cope with practically any size of commercial aircraft, including wide-bodied airliners.
"But the added value we can bring to the package is that while the team is expert in the provision of technical services, we also have expertise in aircraft sourcing and leasing, another key aspect to the deployment of a total aviation services package, hopefully including the development of new airline services for South Wales — Cardiff Airport has tremendous potential to challenge the successful English regional airports."
This summer, Bruce Dickinson will be piloting "Ed Force One" as IRON MAIDEN will be touring North America With Alice Cooper!
June (Tickets available NOW):
- Thu 21: Charlotte, NC, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sat 23: Atlanta, GA, USA at Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
- Tue 26: Boston, MA, USA at Comcast Center
- Wed 27: Wantagh, NY, USA at Jones Beach
- Fri 29: Philadelphia, PA, USA at Susquehanna Bank Center
- Sat 30: Washington, DC, USA at Jiffy Lube Live
July (Tickets available NOW):
- Mon 2: Newark, NJ, USA at Prudential Center
- Wed 4: Milwaukee, WI, USA at Marcus Amphitheater - Summerfest
- Thu 5: Chicago, IL, USA at First Midwest Bank
- Sun 8: Quebec City, QC, CANADA at Colisee Pepsi Arena
- Wed 11: Montreal, QC, CANADA at Bell Centre
- Fri 13: Toronto, ON, CANADA at Molson Amphitheater
- Sat 14: Sarnia, ON, CANADA at Bayfest
- Mon 16: Buffalo, NY, USA at Darien Center
- Wed 18: Detroit, MI, USA at DTE Music Theatre
- Thu 19: Indianapolis, IN, USA at Klipsch Music Center
- Sat 21: Cadott, WI, USA at Rock Fest
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August (Tickets available NOW):
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
