Music Maniac: 04/01/2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Slash In American Idol

Ex-Guns And Roses guitarist and current Velvet Revolvers frontman Slash revealed on his twitter account that American Idol has asked him to guide the remaining contestant out as part of "Rock Week". On his Twitter, he wrote "American Idol has asked me to do the mentor bit for Rock Week." Not many information available at this time, but if you are a fan of Slash be sure to watch American Idol next week.

In other news, Slash in his MySpace wrote he has a hard time working in the studio album for his upcoming solo album. "Anyway, hard at work in the studio, we are 6 tracks into it & it sounds really great, great playing & super killer tones, not to mention stellar vocals so far. I'm still not at liberty to publically divulge any singer's names, but trust me, they're amazing. I know a lot of you out there know who at least some of them are. ''

"I will however, give you working titles for a couple songs; "we're all gonna die" is one, "These last words" is another. There is one song called "Crucify the dead" & another called "Beautiful, dangerous. We have about 8 songs left to record & I'm really excited about every one."

Slash has recruited ex-Nine Inch Nail drummer Josh Freese and former Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney to play on the record, for vokal two artist were confirmed to appear on Slash's record, they are Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows and living legend, Ozzy Osbourne.
As many of we know, Slash is an animal lover. He claimed that he actually feeds one of his snake Sam a human flesh, the remaining of the meal is shown in the pictures below.Don't believe it? Ripley's believe it or not.Haha, obviously, he is just joking. LOL!

Related post:
Slash Bibliography

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Warmen's New Album

After nearly 5 years waiting, Warmen finally informed their forth album release date. The album title is "Japanese Hospitality" and will be released on August 24 via Spine Farm record. If you aren't familiar with this amazing band, then here is a quick information of them. Warmen is a side project of Children Of Bodom keyboardist, Janne Wirman. Some of his composed songs actually doesn't fit into Children Of Bodom's style of music, to express his composition, he then formed a side project called Warmen in 2000. Their first album is 'Unknown Soldier', produced back in 2000 and the last album is 'Accept The Fact', released in 2005.

This forth album, according to Blabbermouth.net, will include eight song effort and two cover versions — "Separate Ways" by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Pasi Rantanen (ex-THUNDERSTONE).

Warmen revealed that the album would be heavier than the band's previous output, with more aggressive guitar riffs. There will be just two instrumental tracks, and every song has a different singer. The next WARMEN album will be the group's strongest effort to date because it has "the best songs, best vocalists and the best sounds." Warmen's third full-length album, "Accept the Fact", was released in July 2005 via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Beyond Abilities" included guest appearances by CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho and STRATOVARIUS Timo Kotipelto. "Japanese Hospitality" will be preceded by a brand new compilation, rounding up the best of the keyboardist's solo work to date.

According to their MySpace, Warmen lineup 2009 are:

Janne Warman (Children Of Bodom) - keyboards
Antti Warman (The Scourger) - guitars
Mirka Rantanen (Thunderstone) - drums
Jyri Helko (For The Imperium) - bass

Related post:
Children Of Bodom Guitarist - Alexi Laiho
Children Of Bodom Guitarist - Roope Latvala
Children Of Bodom Tabs

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Alexi Laiho Gay?

Is Alexi Laiho gay? I've checked the internet but don't found any of his statements denying it. I hope Alexi himself read this post and make his strong stand about the scandal.Until now I still want to believe that he is actually a straight guy and all the pictures circulated in the internet are just for fun.

I remembered reading an article few years back that Alexi had married a woman named Kimberly Goss. She is a founder of band called Synergy, where Alexi Laiho also a member of it.(It is been a long time since Synergy released their last album, hope to hear from them soon).

People may think the scandal is not a big issue. You may think that you just listened to their songs, not following their lifestyle. You will not become a gay person for just listening to Children Of Bodom songs! If that is what you are thinking, I actually agree with you. Other people may think differently, well everybody has their own thought right?

Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth Members At EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

Revolver TV has uploaded a short promotional video containing snippets of interviews conducted by Full Metal Jackie on the "black carpet" at the first annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 7 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Watch it below.

America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music award show will be broadcast on MTV2. MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, HATEBREED, ALL THAT REMAINS and SUICIDE SILENCE, along with a very special DJ set from SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor to kick off the event. The night ill culminated with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Hosted by actor/comic Brian Posehn ("The Sarah Silverman Program"), the night — a celebration of one of rock's most enduring and fan-supported genres — also featured special appearances by MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, Glenn Danzig, Maynard James Keenan of TOOL and PUSCIFER, Jonathan Davis of KORN, ALICE IN CHAINS, Vinnie Paul, Scott Ian, Olympic gold-medalist Shaun White, PROTEST THE HERO, ISIS, Brendon Small from DETHKLOK, STEEL PANTHER and WWE wrestler CM Punk. as a one-hour special debuting Saturday, May 2.

Iron Maiden New Studio Album

Iron Maiden will enter the studio to record their next album this year. This legendary and most successful British heavy metal band will start working with their new materials and hope to have a new album out and be back on tour in 2010.

Guitarist Adrian Smith told BANG showbiz: "At the end of the year we'll be writing again, rehearsing and recording at the beginning of next year. Then we'll be back out on the road again next year. Kevin Shirley will be working on it with us and we'll probably be doing it somewhere where we've done a lot for recording in the past."

This upcoming album will be the Iron Maiden's fifteenth studio record, and they face a challenge to follow up their last material, 2006s 'A Matter of Life and Death' which was received well critically and saw the band tour playing the whole album.

Speaking at the premiere of the band's documentary film 'Iron Maiden: Flight666', Adrian added: "There's always a bit of pressure to follow up the last album, in a way it's good because it motivates you.

"We never get complacent; we always try our best for our own sake as much as anything else. As far as pressure for another album, we just do what we do - we've been doing it long enough now, we know what we are doing."

Source : ultimate-guitar.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Tony Fredianelli on Tour with Third Eye Blind Preps Solo Project

Third Eye Blind is on tour in support of its EP Red Star, released December, 2008, online only. The EP includes the track "Non Dairy Creamer," currently airing on 17 Alt-Indie radio stations. "This song is off the EP and we did not push or press and it blew up on its own. That to me is amazing,” explains 3EB guitarist Tony Fredianelli. “We must be doing something right, we have really solid music. The new album coming is some of our best work.” Fredianelli's referring to an album tentatively titled Ursa Major that's set for release later this year.

Fredianelli is a Mike Varney discovery. Varney signed the guitarist to his Shrapnel Records label when Fredianelli was 16 after hearing a demo tape. Fredianelli was a member of the speed metal, neo-classical band Apocrypha with whom he recorded three albums, the first two of which were produced by former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman, with Fredianelli producing the third. In 1992, Varney introduced Fredianelli to a then unknown singer, Stephen Jenkins, and he was asked to join the band Third Eye Blind.

Also scheduled for release later this year is a solo project from Fredianelli. “Before I joined 3EB I was a solo artist. I started playing at 14 and really excelled at guitar. I want to go back to my roots and create some of that shredding guitar that started my career,” says Fredianelli.

Third Eye Blind Tour Dates 2009
Sun. 4/26/09 Brockport, NY SUNY Brockport- Tutle North Arena
Mon. 4/27/09 Harrisburgh, PA The Forum
Wed. 4/29/09 Tucson, AZ University of Arizona-Arizona Stadium

Sat. 5/2/09 East Rutherford, NJ Bamboozle-Meadow Lands Sports Complex
Sun. 5/3/09 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
Mon. 5/4/09 Scranton, PA Weinberg Theatre
Tue. 5/5/09 Burlington, VA Higher Ground
Fri. 5/8/09 Erie, PA Mercyhurst College- University Gym
Sat. 5/9/09 Albany, NY WEQX “Tulip Festival”- Washington Park
Sun. 5/10/09 Providence, RI Kennedy Plaza Skating Center
Tue. 5/12/09 Stamford, CT Palace Theatre
Thurs. 5/14/09 Hampton, NH Hampton Beach Casino
Fri. 5/15/09 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
Sat. 5/16/09 Washington, DC DC 101 Chilli Cook Off- RFK Stadium
Sun. 5/17/09 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Tue. 5/19/09 Verona, NY Turning Stone Casino
Wed. 5/20/09 Pittsburgh, PA Palace Theatre
Thurs. 5/21/09 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Fri. 5/22/09 Columbus, OH LC Outdoor Amphitheater
Sat. 5/23/09 Cleveland, OH Great American Rib Cook-Off
Sun. 5/24/09 St. Louis, MO Great American Rib Cook-Off
Wed. 5/27/09 Cincinnati, OH Madison Theater
Thurs. 5/28/09 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room @ The Murat Centre
Fri. 5/29/09 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Sat. 5/30/09 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre
Sun. 5/31/09 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue

Thurs. 6/4/09 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre
Fri. 6/5/09 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
Sat. 6/6/09 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Thurs. 6/18/09 San Jose, CA “Music in the Park”-Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Source: http://www.modernguitars.com

Megadeth Posts New Album Update

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has checked in with an update on the bands forthcoming new album which is expected to be released by September. It reads as follows: "Droogies!

"This week has been fantastic! Andy Sneap is back at the helm in Vic’s Garage and it is such a natural thing to see Andy here with me, that I am thinking of trying to find him an American super-model that will marry him and spend the rest of their lives in San Diego make records for me and making whoppee for Android!

"Seriously though, I love working with Andy. I have had some greats over the years, and Andy is one of them. We have been making some serious soulful and aggressive vocal performances.

"Now, Let me tell you about Chris Broderick’s soloing!

"This guy is like Tony Montana. I have never ever heard a guitar player this good. Sorry Marty, I try to keep you in the fans memory, but they are going to have a hard time once they hear Chris. I mean we all worked hard to get Chris to where he is right now, but nothing that I could have done, and I mean very little, if not zero was contributed by me. Chris is a genius, a virtuoso, a master, and I am the proudest I have ever been in my musical life right now.

"Even Justis said, “He stomps Marty Friedman dad.” What a blessing to have such a cool son!!!

"I have to get going, I have a crazy day today again. I need to finish the song I was singing yesterday called, "This Day We Fight." This was influenced by the Lord of the Rings. I am also in the middle of finishing up a lyric this morning called tentatively, 'How The Movie Ends'. We’ll see if the title sticks by the time the disc is finished.

"Have a great day, I hope you have had a terrific Easter break so far, and I really want to thank everyone here that calls me over at TheLIVEline.com. I feel so close to you hearing your messages, and don’t be shy, it’s free, so you can call me as much as you want.

"Well, I have to go wash the metal shavings out of my hair from Chris’ shredding it up last night.

"Mustaine sez, Goodbye Droogies!"

Sources: http://www.metalunderground.com

Billy Sheehan Released New Album

Billy Sheehan, the great legendary bassist (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) had appeared as special guest on Diana DeVille's KNAC.COM '80s hair metal specialty program "WildSide" on April 18 at 4:00 p.m. PST. The show had been broadcasted live via the Internet at www.knac.com.

Billy Sheehan will perform songs from his latest solo release, "Holy Cow", at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California on Thursday, April 30. This special performance will be held in the Musicians Institute Amphitheatre and is open to the public. First 500 fans will be guaranteed seating up close to see Sheehan play, ask questions and meet Sheehan one-on-one. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:00 p.m.

Billy Sheehan released "Holy Cow" in Japan on October 22, 2008 via JVC Victor. The CD, which became available in North America on April 14 via Mascot Records, was recorded at Billy's home studio in California and includes special guest players such as Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP), Doug Pinnick (KING'S X), Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) and Tony MacAlpine.

Sheehan, who has played with David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Steve Vai and Niacin, among others, is a five-time winner of Guitar Player's reader poll for Best Rock Bass Player. Holy Cow!, Sheehan's third solo release, includes guest performances by Billy Gibbons on “A Lit’l Bit’l Do It To Ya Ev’ry Time,” Paul Gilbert (who played with Sheehan in Mr. Big) on “Dynamic Exhilarator,” Dug Pinnick (Kings-X) on the song “Turning Point” as well as Ray Luzier on drums and shred master Tony MacAlpine.

More news on Mr. Big Japan Reunion Tour soon.

Source:Blabbermouth.net

Monday, April 13, 2009

Alexi Laiho Funny Superimposed Picture.

What happen if Alexi Laiho truly become a pop singer and COB turns to pop band? Do you still wanna be COB die_hard_fan? Hehe, I bet you won't.
This picture is super hillarious.What is your first thought when you saw it? Please, feel free to leave a comment.

For those who doesn't know, BSHC stands for Britney Spears Hate Crew. Is it true that Alexi Laiho is actually gay? Pictures of Alexi Laiho kissed Children Of Bodom Keyboardist Janne Wirman are available at:

Children Of Bodom Full Album Tabs

Something Wild (1997):

01. Deadnight Warrior Solo
02. In The Shadows (Tabbed by Epi & crawler64)
03. Red Light In My Eyes Pt. 1 Solo (Tabbed by crawler64)
05. Lake Bodom
05. Lake Bodom (Tabbed by Epi)
06. The Nail Outro (Tabbed by <-Warheart->)
06. The Nail Solo (Tabbed by crawler64)
07. Touch Like Angel Of Death (Tabbed by Epi)
07. Touch Like Angel Of Death Solo (Tabbed by crawler64)

Hatebreeder (1999):

01. Warheart
02. Silent Night, Bodom Night
02. Silent Night, Bodom Night (Tabbed by FRET)
03. Hatebreeder (Tabbed by FRET)
04. Bed of Razors Intro (Variations)
04. Bed of Razors Solo
05. Towards Dead End Intro
05. Towards Dead End Solo
06. Black Widow
07. Wrath Within (Tabbed by Fret)
08. Chlidren Of Bodom (Tabbed by Digma & <-Warheart->)
09. Downfall Solo
09. Downfall Live @ Tuska '03 (Tabbed by Arcane)

Tokyo Warhearts (1999):

03. Lake Bodom Intro
03. Lake Bodom Interlude
06. War of Razors
07. Deadnight Warrior (Tabbed by Epi)
xx. 'The Rock' theme

Follow the Reaper (2001):

01. Follow The Reaper
02. Bodom After Midnight
04. Everytime I Die (Tabbed by Arcane & Warheart)
05. Mask Of Sanity
06. Taste Of My Scythe
06. Taste Of My Scythe (Tabbed by Fret)
07. Hate Me [Album]
07. Hate Me [Single] (Tabbed by Warheart & Arcane)
09. Kissing The Shadows

Hate Crew Deathroll (2003):

01. Needled 24/7
02. Sixpounder (Tabbed by Epi)
03. Chokehold (Cocked 'N' Loaded) (Tabbed by Ben Johnson)
03. Chokehold Solo
04. Bodom Beach Terror (Tabbed by Arcane)
05. Angel's Don't Kill
05. Angel's Don't Kill Solo (Tabbed by FRETPLAYER_mx)
05. Angel's Don't Kill Gtr/Keys Harmony
07. You're Better Off Dead (Tabbed by Epi, Arcane & Warheart)
09. Hate Crew Deathroll (Tabbed by Epi)

Are You Dead Yet? (2005):

01. Living Dead Beat
02. Are You Dead Yet? (Tabbed by Arcane)
03. If You Want Peace, Prepare for War
04. Punch Me I Bleed (Tabbed by Arcane & Mitch)
05. In Your Face Keyboard Solo (Tabbed by Epi)
06. Next In Line (Tabbed by Arcane)
08. Trashed, Lost & Strungout
09. We're Not Gonna Fall Solos

Blooddrunk (2008):

01. Hellhounds On My Trail
02. Blooddrunk
03. LoBodomy
04. One Day You Will Cry
05. Smile Pretty For The Devil
06. Tie My Rope (Demo) (Tabbed by <-Warheart-> & Ben Johnson)
06. Tie My Rope (Album)
07. Done With Everything, Die For Nothing
08. Banned From Heaven
09. Roadkill Morning
10. Lookin' Out My Backdoor (Tabbed by Ben Johnson)

Guitar Heroes (2007):

01. Nino Laurenne - 12 Donkeys
02. Alexi Laiho - Sioux City Sarsaparilla

Alexi Laiho Guitar Lessons/Videos etc:

• Alexi Laiho Young Guitar Jan 2006
• Alexi Laiho April 2006 Guitar World
• Alexi Laiho Young Guitar Extra 26 Pt.1
• Alexi Laiho Young Guitar Extra 26 Pt.2
• Alexi Laiho Guitar Lesson For German Magazine
• Passage To The Reaper (Pedal tone lick)
• Passage To The Reaper (Chromatic lick)
• Passage To The Reaper (Demonstration 2#)
• Alexi Laiho solos on Finnish Documentary
• Alexi Laiho Style Licks
• Alexi & Roope Warmup Exercises (From Guitar One 2006)
• Alexi Laiho Sweep Picking
• Alexi Laiho Betcha Can't Play This
• Alexi Laiho - Total Guitar lessons (1-5)

Sinergy - Beware The Heavens (1999):

01 - Venomous Vixens
02 - The Fourth World
03 - Born Unto Fire And Passion
04 - The Warrior Princess
05 - Beware The Heavens
06 - Razor Blade Salvation
07 - Swarmed
08 - Pulsation
09 - Vurtual Future

Sinergy - To Hell And Back (2000):

01 - The Bitch Is Back
02 - Midnight Madness
03 - Lead Us To War
04 - Laid To Rest
05 - Gallowmere
06 - Return To The Fourth World
07 - Last Escape
08 - Wake Up In Hell

Sinergy - Suicide By My Side (2002):

01 - I Spit On Your Grave
02 - The Sin Trade
03 - Violated
04 - Me, Myself, My Enemy
05 - Written In Stone
06 - Nowhere For Noone
07 - Passage To The Fourth World
08 - Shadow Island
09 - Suicide By My Side
10 - Remembrance

Sinergy - Covers & Bonus:

Sinergy - Gimme Gimme Gimme (ABBA Cover)
Sinergy - Hanging On The Telephone (Blondie Cover)
Sinergy - Invincible (Japanese Bonus Track)
Sinergy - Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions Cover)

Warmen

• Warmen - Invisible Power Solos
• Warmen - Accept the Fact
• Warmen - Beyond Ablities (Tabbed by Epi)
• Warmen - Unknown Solider (Tabbed by Epi)
• Warmen - Warcry Of Salieri (Tabbed by Gallowmere)

Other…

• Rebel Yell Solo
• Kylahullut - Kaapiot Solo
• Kylahullut - Spurgu Solo (Tabbed by Epi)
• Don't Stop At The Stop (Tabbed by Epi)
• Oops, I Did It Again (Tabbed by Epi)
• Downfall (Chaos Ridden Years)
• Hate Me! Solo (Chaos Ridden Years
• Inearthed - Homeland Pt.1
• Inearthed - Homeland Pt.2
• Inearthed - Talking Of The Trees (Tabbed by Warheart & crawler64)
• The Nail Outro (Live @ Nummirock Festival '98)
• Hellion Solo
• Latomeri
• Latomeri (Tabbed by guardian_of_fate)
• No Commands Solos (Tabbed by Ben Johnson)
• She Is Beautiful (Tabbed by Epi)
• Hate Me! Acoustic (Tabbed by Arcane)
• Deadnight Warrior Live Tapping Lick (Tabbed by crawler64)
• Lake Bodom Interlude (Live @ Rotterdam '98 - Tabbed by crawler64)
• In Your Face Diminished Lick
• Lake Bodom Interlude (Live @ Kuovola '99)
• Silent Night, Bodom Night Live Intro & Outro
• Silent Night, Bodom Night Outro (Chaos Ridden Years)
• Knuckleduster Solo (Tabbed by Epi)
• Annihilator - Downright Dominate Intro & Solos

Stone:

Stone - Stone (1988) - 01 - Get Stoned
Stone - Stone (1988) - 07 - Brain Damage

Stone - No Anaesthesia! (1989) - 02 - Sweet Dreams
Stone - No Anaesthesia! (1989) - 03 - Empty Corner

Stone - Colours (1990) - 01 - Stone Cold Soul
Stone - Colours (1990) - 02 - Another Morning

CHILDREN OF BODOM BACKING TRACKS:

1997 - Something Wild (Made by Epi)
1999 - Hatebreeder (Made by Epi)
2001 - Follow The Reaper (Made by Epi)
2003 - Hate Crew Deathroll (Made by Epi)
2005 - Are You Dead Yet? (Made by Epi)
2008 - Blooddrunk (Made by <-Warheart->)

Tab sources are taken at Children Of Bodom Official Forum.
Tab originally compiled by Warheart

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Children Of Bodom/ESP Canadian In-Store Signings

New announcement has been made by Children Of Bodom's members.

Henkka, Alexi, and Roope will be appearing at Axe music stores April 10th in Edmonton April 11th and Calgary. Both will be from 4-6 p.m.

Axe Edmonton
11931 Wayne Gretzky Drive
Edmonton, AB T5B 1Y4

Axe Calgary
4040 Blackfoot Trail, SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4E6

More news at http://www.cobhc.com/

Friday, April 10, 2009

Metalasia

Metalasia is a Progressive Heavy Metal band from Malaysia formed in 1997. The current line-up consist of King Shah and Ritz(Tawau) as Guitarists, Sam Maya on drum, Zen as a bassist and Muix as a vocalist (Past member - CD Khanzab - Vocals, Guitars). They took Malay epic/nature/life as their lyrical theme, which is considered rare in Malaysia and this is why they are much different from other metal bands found in Malaysia. The higher technical difficulties of guitar riffs has made them known as the best metal band ever produced by Malaysian. If you listen carefully to the guitar melody, you'll actually find the sound has a similiarities to the U.S legendary band called Cacophony (Line-up are double lead guitar Gods, Marty Friedman and Jason Becker).

They have produced two albums and one live CD so far. The very first album was produced back in 1997, entitled Khalifah Alam Maya. Second album is Silantra...Bermulanya Sebuah Epik, published in 2002 and their live CD's, Live at Metal Wars were produced in 1999.

Metalasia were one of the bands who were nominated for "Best Hard Rock Album" in the Malaysian Music Industry Awards. Also, they were one of a few Malaysian Thrash Metal bands who ever toured to Japan and Korea. They also had coperated with Malaysian popqueen Ning Baizura to record a song called Puspasari Penawar Puteri.

Albums

1. Banzai 3.39
2. Insaf Manusia Berdosa 3.24
3. Khalifah Alam Maya 6.04
4. Kuda Padiku Mengamuk Dengar Lagu Metal 2.19
5. Kamikaze 3.04
6. Ikhtilaf 2.06
7. Dimensi IV 4.44
8. Bencana 3.21
9. Aniaya 2.53
10. Lumba Maut 3.55
11. Inspirasi 1.27

1. Awallulkalam
2. Sarangan Katari
3. Bab 1: Silantra
4. Bab 2: Mimpi & Alamat
5. Bab 3: Istana Api
6. Bab 4: Bahtera Puaka
7. Bab 5: Puteri Natya Shastra
8. Interlude / Bab 6: Bisikan Puteri
9. Bab 7: Senjata Sakti
Tujuh Gunungan
10. Bab 8: Naga Sakti
11. Bab 9: Tangisan Shastra
12. Bab 10: Senja Merah Di
Kota Larangan

1. Baker (Intro) / Banzai 4.50
2. Lumba Maut 4.04
3. Aniaya / Dimensi IV 3.51
4. Kamikaze 2.51
5. Bencana 3.04
6. Hangkatahangtera 3.17
7. Balada Pemuzik Jatanan 3.49
8. Insat Manusia Berdosa 3.54
9. Khatitah Atam Maya 5.37
10. Ikhtitat 2.38

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Guns N’ Roses New Guitarist

Axl Rose is always been forced finding new guitarist since the departure of founding members Slash and Izzy Stradlin in the ‘90s. Guitarists that have been worked with Axl Rose in the past, to mention some, Buckethead, Robin Finck and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. So when the band announced that they had recruited DJ Ashba for their forthcoming tour, it was hard not to be a bit cynical. Ashba’s their guitarist today but GnR will surely change their line up sooner.

Ashba about Guns & Roses:
“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of a band that I have always loved and respected,” Ashba said. “I’m looking forward to working with Axl Rose, who is not only one of the few great frontmen of our generation, but a true artist.”

As of now, there hasn’t been any official news about a summer tour, although rumors abound that it’s definitely happening.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Kiko Loureiro

Kiko Loureiro (Pedro Henrique Loureiro, born on June 16, 1972 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian guitarist who has worked with bands such as Angra, Silent Moon, and Blezqi Zatzas. Loureiro began studying music and playing acoustic guitar at age 11. Inspired by various artists mainly Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, and Randy Rhoads, he moved to the electric guitar at 13 and by 16 had already joined two bands, Legalyze and A Chave, and was playing in nightclubs in São Paulo.

At 19, he helped co-found Brazilian power metal band Angra, with whom he still plays. Due to the increase in popularity of power metal, Loureiro has become quite successful, both playing in Angra and as a solo artist. He is known for his skill on the guitar, as well as writing columns for and appearing on the cover of magazines Cover Guitarra, Guitar & Bass, and Young Guitar. In addition to his rock/metal achievements, Loureiro has also played guitars on several eurobeat songs in collaboration with Dave Rodgers, including "Fevernova", "Ring of Fire" and "The Road is on Fire" He speaks Japanese, French and English in addition to his native Portuguese.

Solo albums

(1) Universo Inverso-2006

Tracklist

01. Feijão de Corda
02. Havana
03. Ojos Verdes
04. Anastácia
05. Monday Mourning
06. Arcos da Lapa
07. Samba da Elisa
08. Camino a Casa
09. Realidade Paralela
10. Recuerdos

(2) NO GRAVITY-2005

Tracklist

1. Enfermo
2. Endangered Species
3. Escaping
4. No Gravity
5. Pau-De-Arara
6. La Force De L'Ame
7. Tapping Into My Dark Tranquility
8. Moment Of Truth
9. Beautiful Language
10. In A Gentle Way
11. Dilemma
12. Feliz Desilusão
13. Choro De Criança

Band - Angra

* Reaching Horizons (originally released in 1992, reissued in 1996)
* Angels Cry (JVC Japan, 1993)
* Evil Warning EP (1994)
* Holy Land (Gravadora Eldorado, 1996)
o Make Believe Part 1 single (1996)
o Make Believe Part 2 single (1997)
o Make Believe Part 3 single (1997)
o Make Believe Part 4 single (1997)
* Freedom Call EP (1996)
* Holy Live live EP (1997)
* Fireworks (SPV GmbH/Century Media Records, 1998)
o Lisbon single (1998)
o Rainy Nights single (1998)
* Rebirth (SPV GmbH/Steamhammer, 2001)
o Acid Rain single (2001)
* Hunters and Prey EP (SPV GmbH/Steamhammer, 2002)
* Rebirth World Tour: Live in São Paulo live album and video (BMG/Victor Entertainment, recorded in 2001 and released in 2003)
* Temple of Shadows (SPV GmbH/Steamhammer, 2004)
o Wishing Well single (2004)
* Aurora Consurgens (SPV GmbH/Steamhammer, 2006)
o The Course of the Nature single (2006)

Some of his videos:

Kiko Loureiro - Acid Rain