Yngwie Malmsteen to Kickoff North American Tour Tomorrow in New York City!

Guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen, is ready to once again takeover North America and melt faces with the sounds that only he can create. The North American kicks off tomorrow (Thursday, October 13th) at New York City's Irving Plaza and is in support of Malmsteen's latest release, "Relentless". Please see below for the itinerary.

Of the upcoming dates, Malmsteen commented, "I am very much looking forward to playing new pieces from 'Relentless', as well as Malmsteen classics. Fans can expect the unexpected... I raise the bar with every performance I do and this tour will be no different."

Relentless was released on November 23, 2010, and it is the second album to feature Tim "Ripper" Owens on vocals. The US version features a remake of "Arpeggios From Hell" as a bonus track. Yngwie appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon along with Dana Carvey on February 3, 2011 to promote his album.



USA TOUR 2011:

- OCTOBER

13th, New York, NY Irving Plaza
14th, Albany, NY Northern Lights
15th, Silver Spring, MD Fillmore
18th, Montreal, QC Club Soda
19th, Toronto, ON Phoenix
21st, Chicago, IL House Of Blues
23rd, Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre
26th, San Francisco, CA Fillmore
28th, Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
29th, Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

- NOVEMBER

1st, Houston, TX House Of Blues
2nd, Dallas, TX House Of Blues
4th, Orlando, FL House of Blues
5th, Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, Revolution



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'Dr. Ozzy Osbourne's Seven-Day Guide To Better Living' via Social Networks!

Today is a great day in the medical field, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy" is finally in stores! Ozzy Osbourne's new book offers the reader Ozzy's comical health stories, and his advice for others to become superhuman just like him. The 'Iron Man's' second book is titled "I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor" and is available now via Grand Central Publishing.

In celebration of this highly anticipated release, the prince of darkness will be very busy on his social networks (Facebook and Twiiter) with "Dr. Ozzy's Seven-Day Guide To Better Living." The links can be found below.

The week-long series will offer Ozzy's followers free advice and helpful hints on how to stay healthy. Dr. Ozzy revealed his first better-living tip today: "Always get a 2nd opinion — even if it means calling the doctor's cell from 6ft underground to ask if he's 100% sure you're dead."

Facts about "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy":

- The book is based on his ongoing Rolling Stone (U.S.) Sunday Times (U.K.) columns, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy".

- It will include some of the best material from the columns, as well as survival stories not found in Ozzy's memoir, his answers to celebrities' medical questions, charts and sidebars, and much more.

- Book description: 100% Ozzy — part memoir and part advice column, delivered with Ozzy's famous wit and humor. It's comprised of reader-submitted medical and lifestyle questions, Ozzy digs deep into his murky past, searching for pearls of "wisdom."

- The genesis of the Dr. Ozzy columns began last year, when Ozzy decided to have his DNA mapped to determine if science could perhaps explain how he survived his nearly four decade avalanche of drugs and alcohol. The "Full Ozzy Genome" contained variants that scientists had never before encountered. In fact, the findings made headlines around the world and even led to Ozzy hosting a prestigious TED conference.

"Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy" book signings:

- Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington, CA

- Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
10775 Westview Parkway
San Diego, CA

- Friday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
3490 Tyler Street
Riverside, CA

- Saturday, October 15, 3:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA

- Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.
Hastings
1306 West Davis
Conroe, TX

- Wednesday October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
5130 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ

- Thursday October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
2191 North Rainbow Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV

- Friday October 21, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
1725 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA

- Saturday October 22, 3:00 p.m.
Booksmith with Amoeba Music
1644 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA

Related links:
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Ozzy Osbourne on Facebook
Ozzy Osbourne on Twitter

Behemoth's "Magick" Returns to the Stage with Sold Out Shows!

As we all know, Behemoth are back in black after the recovery of frontman Adam Michał Darski (A.K.A. Nergal) who was diagnosed with Leukemia on August 8, 2010. Poland's kings of blackened Death Metal, Behemoth, recently performed the first of a handful of dates leading up to the Metal Hammer Full of Hate Tour that kicks off Hamburg Germany February 9th. This is what Nergal had to say about this.

"Magick is back, my friends! We have our first 'rebirth' shows under our belt, moreover, both Poznan and Danzig were totally sold out and crowd's reactions went beyond anyone's expectations!

"We have a special guest, Krzysztof Azarewicz introducing the band on stage, thanx mate! You are a true friend! Behemoth would like to thank every person that came down and shown their support.

"It can't be underrated. We have few more shows to go…and then we're gonna take a deep breath before striking back the European stages in February. This is the ultimate manifest of our unconquerable will! Join us!"





Expect more tour information to be released shortly.

In other Behemoth news; the new music video for the track 'Lucifer' off the bands 2009 release "Evangelion" was recently presented to the masses. The video was shot in Wroclaw, Poland and stars the song's guest vocalist, Maciej Malenczuk.



Back in print and newly repackaged, "Demonica" chronicles the earliest recordings of Polish blackened Death Metal legends Behemoth! "Demonica" will include two booklets; a 28 page booklet and a 16 page booklet with rare photos and lyrics that were not included with the original release. Here is an mp3 for the track 'Summoning of the Ancient Gods' off the upcoming reissue.

Behemoth "Summoning of the Ancient Gods" by Metal Blade Records

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Corey Taylor to Embark on Solo Tour at the End of the Month!

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, has always pushed the envelope in order to achieve all of his dreams and aspirations. His latest venture was to write a twisted and demented book, voice the audio book, and now he is embarking on a solo tour in the United States in support of "Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good". The tour is scheduled to kickoff on October 22nd at the La Grange Festival in Bee Cave, TX (Austin), and will conclude on December 13th at The Social in Orlando, FL. List of tour-dates and ticket information can be seen below.

The idea for the tour sprang from an intimate set of UK gigs that Taylor recently played to launch his bestselling book "Seven Deadly Sins", as well as his speaking engagement at Oxford University this summer. Taylor will perform originals and some choice covers acoustically; will read selections from the book; and take questions from the audience. Billed as “An Evening With Corey Taylor," these shows will be a rare opportunity for many fans to interact with Taylor in this intimate a setting, and vice versa. This is what Corey Taylor had to say about his upcoming solo tour.

"I had so much fun doing this type of show in England that I just HAD to bring it to the States. It's gonna be one-part Henry Rollins, one-part Johnny Cash and probably a little heavy on the Monty Python. It's everything I love to do: singing, comedy and talkin' smack. Hopefully, the audience enjoys it as much as I do."

Armed with an acoustic guitar, a copy of his book, a microphone and his unflinching worldview and lacerating wit, Corey Taylor is coming to your town to spread the gospel as only he can and it will be a night fans won't soon forget. If you are looking to be fully entertained by one of the most gifted voices of the hard rock scene, this is a night you won't dare miss.



Taylor’s book, "Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good", is an outrageous manifesto on the nature of sin, offered in Taylor's unique and informed voice. The tome is now available in audio form, read by Taylor himself, and it features an action-packed ending not included in the print version. Seven Deadly Sins spent four weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list, and five weeks on the Times of London Best Seller list.



Here are a few previews of Corey Taylor reading "Seven Deadly Sins - Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good".







"An Evening with Corey Taylor" tour-dates:

- Nov. 14: House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
- Nov. 15: Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ
- Nov. 17: Bronze Peacock at HOB - Houston, TX
- Nov. 18: Trees - Dallas, TX
- Nov. 19: Gothic Theater - Denver, CO
- Nov. 21: Waiting Room - Omaha, NE
- Nov. 22: Varsity - Minneapolis, MN
- Nov. 23: The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
- Nov. 25: Eagle Theatre - Detroit, MI
- Nov. 26: Double Door - Chicago, IL
- Dec. 01: Corona Theatre - Montreal, QC
- Dec. 02: Mod Club - Toronto, ON
- Dec. 04: Middle East - Boston, MA
- Dec. 05: Highline Ballroom - New York, NY
- Dec. 06: World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
- Dec. 07: The Met - Providence, RI
- Dec. 09: Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
- Dec. 10: Sound Stage - Baltimore, MD
- Dec. 12: Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
- Dec. 13: The Social - Orlando, FL

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets and/of VIP Packages for Corey Taylor's Solo Tour
Click to order the audio version of "Seven Deadly Sins - Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good"
Corey Taylor's official site
Slipknot
Stone Sour

Metal Sanaz Discusses Project Independent in New York City!

Last week, Heavy Music history was written at the Project Independent Showcase in New York City. Not only did the series of events at Brooklyn's Public Assembly and The Trash Bar welcome some of the most talented musicians in the tri-state area Heavy Music scene, but the community showed up on a "school night" to support their local scene. As a result, the organizers were very impressed with the state of the New York City Heavy Music scene and will definitely bring the event back in 2012 to the city that never stops rocking.

The events were hosted by Metal Sanaz and headlined by last years Project Independent winner Aghori from San Diego, California. Joining Aghori at the main event on Tuesday, October 3rd at Public Assembly were: Lies Beneath, Scars Of Envy, Olom, Ashes Of Your Enemy, and Nostrom. Not even 24 hours later, the VIP event took place at The Trash Bar. This event welcomed the "surprise" unannounced guests Resolution 15 and Bangladeafy. All in all the performances were very tight, and we commend all the bands that took part of this events!

During the series of events, we turned the tables on Metal Sanaz and interviewed her about Project Independent. We also discussed the state of the Heavy Music scene, and how important it is to support the local acts. Without further due, here is our interview with one of the most influential personalities within Heavy Music media.



Apart from all the performances, the entire event was captured on tape for the new documentary titled "Living Loud: The American Metal Underground Exposed". Additionally, each band took part of a critique session that covered various vital points:

1) Professionalism
2) Musicianship
3) Song Writing
4) Group Chemistry
5) Stage Presence
6) Set Structure
7) Appearance
8) Star Quality
9) Overall Sound
10) Audience Response

Once the nationwide tour is concluded, all the bands will enter the online voting process, in which the fans get to vote for the next Project Independent Featured Artist. Here is voting schedule:

- December 1 - December 10: All selected artists will participate, but only the Top 50 will advance.

- December 11 - December 20: Top 50 artists will participate, but only Top 20 artists will advance.

- December 21 - December 40: Top 20 artists will participate and each will have one song included on the next Project Independent Compilation CD Release.

- January 1: The Project Independent Featured Artist will be announced.

The winner will receive:

LIES BENEATH:

SCARS OF ENVY:

OLOM:

ASHES OF YOUR ENEMY:

NOSTROM:

THE CROWD:

THE NOISEMAKERS:

The Project Independent Showcase is sponsored by: Peavey, Schechter, Sonor, Paiste, GHS Strings, Rocktron, Regal Tip, RockyMountainHardcore.com & Full Metal Distro!

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

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