OPETH TO RELEASE IN LIVE CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
PERFORMING “EVOLUTION XX: AN OPETH ANTHOLOGY”
“The remarkable Swedish group Opeth…[is]
on a level where fantasy becomes art.” – New York Times
New York, NY: As part of the ongoing celebration of their 20th anniversary, Sweden’s OPETH <http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Opeth/> is releasing live footage and audio from the band’s recent performance at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall. In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, due out 9/21/10, is a fierce testament to Opeth’s continued success in the progressive metal community.
Twenty years and nine records into their legendary career, Opeth’s “progressively creative spirit” (ARTISTdirect) remains unwavering, propelling the band through the “Evolution XX: An Opeth Anthology” tour, which brought the Swedish titans to six of the world’s most unique venues, and now, with the release of In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, into the homes of their fans.
The performance at the Royal Albert Hall (recorded on the 5th of April, 2010) includes two sets, the first consisting of the band performing 2000’s now-classic, breakthrough epic, Blackwater Park in its entirety, and the second, a chronologically arranged selection of material from the rest of Opeth’s extensive catalogue, totaling almost three hours of music. It is, like the rest of Opeth’s greatest work, “purposefully warped in all the right places” (Decibel). The front cover artwork concept pays tribute to Deep Purple´s Concerto for Group and Orchestra, underlining the band’s longstanding love for their prog-rock roots.
Thinking back to the concert, frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt says "Opeth had a magical night playing the Royal Albert Hall. It was a dream come true, and now afterwards, it still feels like a dream. We got it all on film, and this, our third live recording and DVD might be my personal favorite. One couldn't help to think of all the fantastic artists that played there over the years. Looking back at this night of celebration brings me fond memories of our 20th anniversary—this package is the delayed birthday present. Enjoy!"
The release will be available as three very special configurations:
- Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set, which includes:
· Double-DVD set of Opeth’s performance at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, in its entirety, including bonus features.
· A set of four 180-gram LP’s of the concert’s live audio in its entirety. The vinyl is housed in black poly lined inner sleeves which are packaged as 2 double gatefold set with exclusive artwork. Vinyl only available in this box set.
· Exclusive, numbered lithograph with artwork designed by Mikael Åkerfeldt and longtime Opeth designer, Travis Smith.
· 20-page, LP sized booklet printed on coated paper stock that chronicles the night’s events in photos.
· Expanded, exclusive artwork and more.
- 5-disc set that consists of 2-DVD and 3 CD’s. The set not only includes the legendary evening captured on video, but the concert’s live audio in its entirety as well.
- Double-DVD set of Opeth’s performance at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, in its entirety, including bonus features.
Track listing is as follows:
Set 1
· THE LEPER AFFINITY
· BLEAK
· HARVEST
· THE DRAPERY FALLS
· DIRGE FOR NOVEMBER
· THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
· PATTERNS IN THE IVY
· BLACKWATER PARK
Set 2
· FOREST OF OCTOBER
· ADVENT
· APRIL ETHEREAL
· THE MOOR
· WREATH
· HOPE LEAVES
· HARLEQUIN FOREST
· THE LOTUS EATER
www.opeth.com – www.roadrunnerrecords.com/opeth
RATT BACK ON THE ROAD;
VOCALIST STEPHEN PEARCY FULLY RECOVERED FROM SURGERY
VOCALIST STEPHEN PEARCY FULLY RECOVERED FROM SURGERY
“Ratt have just released their first album in a decade, and it’s a killer.” – MSN
“This new album keeps the true spirit of metal alive.” – Metal Assault
“You won’t find a better soundtrack to your summer than this.” – Pop Matters
New York, NY: After a very successful Spring tour, iconic ‘80’s hard rockers Ratt <http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Ratt/> are excited to continue their “World Infestation” with Germany’s Scorpions.
Due to emergency surgery, vocalist Stephen Pearcy was recently forced to cancel a string of European dates; however, the Ratt family is happy to report he has made a full recovery and is eager to get back on the road.
“Despite the forced break with my surgery, I'm feeling better and being out here on tour with the Scorpions is rehabilitating, to say the least,” Pearcy said. “We’re doing different songs from Infestation and they are going over great! We’re mixing up our set and kicking some ass. It’s a Scorpion sting with some Ratt ‘n’ Roll!
The upcoming tour supports April’s Infestation, which “plugs directly into the sound and spirit of their glory days” (Revolver). The record is an aural assault armed with “killer tones and great technique” (Guitar Player). Infestation debuted at #30 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart and #4 on the Top Hard Music chart. It is being hailed by many as one of the best albums of the band’s storied career. Check out the video for the single, “Best of Me,” <http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/video/RATT--Best-of-Me-3031.aspx> which literally offers a sneak peek into the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.
Tour dates are as follows:
July 21 – Nokia Live - Grand Prairie, TX (w. Scorpions)
July 22 – Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
July 23 – AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX (w. Scorpions)
July 25 – Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK (Rock N America Music Fest)
July 29 – Key Club – Los Angeles, CA
July 31 – 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
Aug 1 – Pacific Amphitheatre / FAIR - Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County Fair)
Aug 3 – Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
Aug 4 – Raley Field - Sacramento, CA (w. Scorpions)
Aug 5 – The Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV
Aug 6 – Warnors Theatre – Fresno, CA
Aug 7 – 4th & B – San Diego, CA
Aug 13 – Scriba Town Inn Summer Concert - Oswego, NY
Aug 14 – Atlantic City Hilton Resort Grand Theatre - Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 20 – Northwoods Rock Rally - Glen Fora, WI
Sept 4 – Speaking Rock Event Center – El Paso, TX
Sept 17 – Shrine Mosque – Springfield, MO (w. Skid Row)
Sept 18 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – Maryland Heights, MO
More news and updates can be found at www.therattpack.com .
For all summer tour dates, Ratt is offering a limited number of exclusive VIP Packages which include a meet and greet with the band at the show of your choosing! For exclusive details and to purchase these special packages, check out Ratt Ticketing: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/ratt/
ANNOUNCE DEPATURE OF BASSIST BOBBY BURNS
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY/FIREBALL MINISTRY MEMBER JOHNY CHOW TO
FILL IN FOR UPCOMING TOURS
FILL IN FOR UPCOMING TOURS
New York, NY: SOULFLY <http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Soulfly> have announced that they have parted ways with bassist Bobby Burns. The split was completely amicable and there was no animosity on either side.
Johny Chow, who played with Soulfly’s Max Cavalera in Cavalera Conspiracy and is a member of Fireball Ministry, will be loaning his skills to upcoming Soulfly tours for the immediate future until the position is filled. Fans will be able to check out this rare, “limited edition” lineup at Sonisphere UK, and Wacken in Germany in August.
Soulfly’s seventh album, Omen, is in stores now. The band will return to the US to tour in the imminent future. Alternative Press said “longtime fans of Cavalera’s brand of primitive crunch will love Omen…” while Revolver said Omen is “harder, angrier and catchier than its predecessors.”
