Four times Progressive Music Award winning band, Big Big Train, recently announced the release of Grand Tour, their new studio album, out on May 17th2019. Now the band is pleased to reveal the first single and video for “Alive” (Premiered on Prog earlier today), taken from the upcoming album.
Big Big Train lead singer, David Longdon says: “Our new album, Grand Tour, is based around the concept of a journey from the shores of England to Italy and beyond. Every journey has a beginning, and our musical voyage for this album starts with the release of “Alive”. “Alive” is a carpe diem song. It is intended as an invitation to make the best of every moment. It is a celebration of life, of travel of exploration and friendship.”
Bass player Greg Spawton, about the video: ‘”This is our first film with director Tim Sidwell of Toward Infinity. We greatly enjoy working with Tim and loved his artistic vision of creating a film which captures the spirit, energy and fun to be had when you seek to make the most of life’s opportunities as and when they appear.”
You can see the video here:
Inspired by the 17th and 18th century custom of the Grand Tour, where young men and women travelled to broaden the mind, Big Big Trainhave made an album of songs set in distant lands and beyond. Grand Tour features nine new tracks which will take listeners on an epic journey over land and sea and through time and space.
Grand Tour will be available on double heavyweight gatefold vinyl (featuring a 24 page booklet), digipack CD (featuring a 52 page booklet), on standard and hi-resolution (24/96) download, and on streaming.
Grand Tour tracklist 1.Novum Organum (2.33) 2.Alive (4.31) 3.The Florentine (8.14) 4.Roman Stone (13.33) 5.Pantheon (6.08) 6.Theodora in Green and Gold (5.38) 7.Ariel (14.28) 8.Voyager (14.03) 9.Homesong (5.12)
In recent years, Big Big Train has built a substantial and passionate following for their music. Noted for their story-telling songs and progressive rock influences, their 2017 album, Grimspound, reached number one in the UK Official Rock Album Chart. After selling out a three gig residency at London’s Cadogan Hall in 2017, the band headlined the Night of the Prog festival at Loreley, Germany in 2018. In autumn 2019, Big Big Train will head out on a UK tour, with support from Mercury Prize nominated band, Sweet Billy Pilgrim.
Big Big Train UK Tour 2019 (with special guests Sweet Billy Pilgrim)
Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall, 26th October Newcastle City Hall, 27th October Halifax, Victoria Theatre, 29th October Birmingham, Town Hall, 30th October Newport, Riverfront, 1st November London, Hackney Empire, 2nd November
Sharon: “When we wrote the song, it felt as if we were in a rollercoaster. There was another terrorist attack in the world and at the same time there was a lot of things happening in our personal lives. Sometimes all these things happen at the same time and you are like: I don’t understand this world anymore! That’s what’s ‘Mad World’ all about”.
From the albumRESISTa new record on vinyl is coming soon!
2 LP – Vinyl Album
Vinyl 1 [1] 01 | The Reckoning 02 | Endless War 03 | Raise Your Banner [2] 01 | Supernova 02 | Holy Ground
Vinyl 2 [1] 01 | In Vain 02 | Firelight 03 | Mad World [2] 01 | Mercy Mirror 02 | Trophy Hunter
New album ‘Terraformer’ due out June 14th; Exclusive Pre-order available now
New Spring tour kicks off April 12th in New Jersey and wraps up May 19th.
American Alt-Prog rock masters Thank You Scientist are proud to present today, “FXMLDR,” which premiered this morning via PROG, and is the lead off track from their forthcoming 84-minute full length album, “Terraformer.”
“The video is a special LIVE performance of FXMLDR, recorded using 100% solar power, courtesy of our friends at THE SUN LAB. If you’re the observant type, you may notice a few hundred extra band members. With some frantic planning (and even more frantic arranging), we were able to meet up with DCI world champions THE BLUE COATS for this very special performance.” The band started a relationship with The Blue Coats after they performed several TYS compositions for their 2017 concert season.
Last week, Thank You Scientist announced their 4th studio album, “Terraformer,” will be out June 14th on Evil Ink Records. An Exclusive Comprehensive Adult Bundle of “Terraformer” with Limited Edition 2 LP Color Vinyl, exclusive Music Score and Trading Cards is available for pre-order now at www.thankyouscientist.com
You can see the solar-powered live performance for “FXMLDR” here:
The album version of “FXMLDR” will be on all DSPS starting next week.
Guitarist Tom Monda about the album: “This album probably features some of Sal’s most personal lyrics, juxtaposed with some far reaching and topical stuff that is new for us. There are conceptual threads linking the music and lyrics but we prefer that the listeners discover and interpret them on their own. Terraforming in really general terms is taking a planet or some type of celestial body and making it inhabitable for humans. I thought this was a fitting metaphor for the band, in terms of the changes we had gone through in the past two years. I felt totally creatively renewed, and I think scope of the album speaks to that.”
Terraformer is the band’s second studio release on the label formed by Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez and is the band’s most ambitious to date. The album features more than an hour and 20 minutes on a 2-disc set.
Terraformer was recorded at The Barber Shop in Hopatcong NJ and engineer Mike Ferretti’s studio in Ringwood, NJ. Main songwriter and guitarist Tom Monda oversaw production, along with contributions from the band.
The front cover was designed by Templar, who also designed the album art for the group’s previous record Stranger Heads Prevail.
Tracklisting: 1 Wrinkle 2:32 2 FXMLDR 7:56 3 Swarm 6:25 4 Son of a Serpent 8:06 5 Birdwatching 3:41 6 Everyday Ghosts 10:03 7 Chromology 9:49 8 Geronimo 6:15 9 Life of Vermin 8:11 10 Shatner’s Lament 1:13 11 Anchor 9:56 12 New Moon 2:01 13 Terraformer 8:07
Terraformer will be available 2 CD Digipak, 2 LP Vinyl, Digital, and in a Terraformer Exclusive Comprehensive Adult Bundle (For Adults)
This incredibly rare offering from Thank You Scientist and CREAM CO is available only at www.thankyouscientist.com and includes: •Limited Edition 2LP Color Vinyl •21 Page Full Color Lyric Book (illustrated by Shamfoo) •Full Score Songbook signed by all members of Thank You Scientist (Limited to the first 750 pre-orders) •Full set of Thank You Scientist Father and Son Trading Cards (Limited to the first 750 pre-orders)
“We’re really excited about this new album. We’ve put in so much work into this limited bundle to make sure it’s perfect, and we hope our fans agree and help us crush our release week. We’re a bunch of weirdos making music for weirdos that still care about weird music, and I think that’s a beautiful thing.” – Tom Monda
The album marks the first recordings of the Thank You Scientist’s new lineup, which includes Joe Fadem on drums, Sam Greenfield on Sax, and Joe Gullace on trumpet.
“The new members were all guys that myself, Ben, and Cody play with in Cody’s band ‘We Used to Cut The Grass.’ They were all a big part of the writing and arranging process for this album and I feel very lucky to be in a band with them.” – Monda
Thank You Scientistwill be on a US tour this summer with Reign of Kindo and In the Presence of Wolves from April 12th in New Jersey, ending May 19th in NY.
April 12th, Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall April 19th, Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall April 20th, Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace April 22nd, Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch April 23rd, Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music-Diner April 24th, Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village April 25th, Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall April 26th, Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck April 27th, Denver, CO – Globe Hall April 28th, Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge April 30th, Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre May 1st, Seattle, WA – El Corazon May 3rd, Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone May 4th, Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater May 5th, Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge May 7th, Austin, TX – Stubb’s Downtown May 8th, Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill May 9th, Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall May 10th, Nashville, TN – Exit/IN May 11th, Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5 May 12th, Oralndo, FL – The Social May 14th, Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall May 15th, Washington D.C. – Rock & Roll Hotel May 16th, Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall May 17th, Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall May 19th, Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC
In only a few years. Thank You Scientist have created a loyal and dedicated following with their unique style and indescribable sound through the albums Maps of Non-Existent Places (re-released in 2014), and Stranger Heads Prevail (released in 2016 via Evil Ink Records). The band has also toured with the likes of Periphery, Haken, Devin Townsend, as well as Coheed and Cambria, cementing themselves as a must-see live act.
Band: Salvatore Marrano Tom Monda Ben Karas Cody McCorry Joe Fadem Sam Greenfield Joe Gullace
Frontiers Music Srl is delighted to announce the release of Italian prog metal band MIND KEY’s long-awaited third album, “MK III – Aliens In Wonderland” on July 12.
Today, the first single and video, “Alien In Wonderland” has been released.
“MKIII – Aliens in Wonderland” marks the return of one of the most gifted Italian progressive metal outfits to the scene after a nine year absence. Formed in Napoli in 1999 by Dario De Cicco (keyboards) and Emanuele Colella (guitars), the two wanted to create a band that melded the sound of bands like Dream Theater, Symphony X, Evergrey, and Pain of Salvation with a songwriting approach inspired by ’80/’90s hard rock style.
Mind Key released their debut album, “Journey Of A Rough Diamond” in July 2004 on the Frontiers label. The band played various gigs in support of the album’s release, including shows with Dream Theater, Vision Divine, and Pendragon, among others. They then began work on their second album, “Pulse for a Graveheart”. Released in 2009, the album saw the band refining their songwriting approach and introduced their new singer, Aurelio Fierro. Fierro was truly able to showcase his vocal potential on the album, which can be described as a powerful mix of Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale, and Jorn Lande.
“Pulse for a Graveheart” grew the band’s fanbase along with touring for the album which included shows with Edguy, Vanden Plas, Europe, and Hammerfall. However, the band went on an unexpected hiatus afterwards. “On the one hand, you could say the delay was because we simply took the right time to write the songs and work harder on the arrangements and final product,” says Dario De Cicco “but on the other hand, we also had to face some lineup changes and with Emanuele and Lucio moving abroad for some time things became more complicated. I also had to face a severe illness in 2014, but I overcame the hurdle and I’m stronger than ever right now! Aurelio also spent some time with “The Voice” Italy TV show, which cause further delays. So, quite a lot of things happened, but our motivation and desire to accomplish this musical mission we began got the better of us and here we are!”
The band is joined on this album by new members bassist Lucio Grilli (ex-Soul Secret) and drummer Mirko De Maio (The Flower Kings, Hangarvain).
“MK III – Aliens in Wonderland” can be described as a further evolutionary step in Mind Key’s sound. “We all had a metal/hard rock/prog backgrounds, but we felt that our playing style was changing towards a more direct and concise approach,” says Lucio Grilli. “And our way to conceive the songs was influenced as well. In addition to that, we were also looking for something more suitable for Aurelio’s powerful voice, something closer to rock/metal to fully let his voice be heard. It’s more natural for us to talk about MK simply as a melodic metal band than a prog metal one.”
Guitarist Emanuele Colella concludes, “the current line-up is the best one to achieve our goal to create the perfect mix of melodic rock, progressive metal, and classic hard rock. What made everything different and better was the alchemy, walking in the same exact direction. This, I really think, makes “MKIII – Aliens in Wonderland” truly special!”
“MK III – Aliens In Wonderland” tracklisting:
1. Alien In Wonderland 2. Hank (The Blazing Eyes) 3. Hate At First Sight 4. Angry Men 5. Hands Off Cain 6. Be-Polar 7. Oblivion 8. Psycho World 9. Vertigo (Where The Cold Wind Blows) 10. Pure He/Art 11. Non-Existence
Produced by Dario De CiccoMixed and Mastered by Riccardo Piscopo Aurelio Fierro Jr. – VocalsDario De Cicco – Piano & Keyboards; Emanuele Colella – Guitars;Lucio Grilli – Bass;Mirko De Maio – Drums
Produced by Dario De CiccoMixed and Mastered by Riccardo Piscopo
Aurelio Fierro Jr. – Vocals Dario De Cicco – Piano & Keyboards; Emanuele Colella – Guitars Lucio Grilli – Bass Mirko De Maio – Drums
Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of an exciting new project featuring legendary former Queensrÿche and current Operation: Mindcrime singer Geoff Tate on lead vocals, entitled Sweet Oblivion Band on June 14th.
Sweet Oblivion sees Tate teaming up with a stellar cast of Italian musicians led by Simone Mularoni, the mastermind of prog metal masters DGM. Musically, this album marks a return to the more melodic metal style for Tate and showcases a fine collection of songs highlighting the great talents of Mularoni and his cast of musicians.
Geoff Tate says, “I was approached by Frontiers to do this record and am pleased I took this chance. It’s an album filled with fun and I believe a lot of the fans who dig the old Queensryche sound will enjoy this one!”
Simone Mularoni adds, “I grew up listening to the ’70s and ’80s rock and metal bands and, of course, Queensryche’s classic albums are among my favorites ever. Having the opportunity and luck of working together with a musical giant like Geoff Tate has been a real blessing on both the human and the artistic side. I asked a few amazing musicians and friends to help me out and together we delivered a bunch of classic heavy rock songs in which I tried to fuse a more contemporary approach with a classic Queensryche vibe… the performances are amazing!”
The opening track and first video “True Colors” sets the pace for the entire release and shows what the listeners can expect from this record. Excellent musicianship and a sound that harkens back to the massive melodies and hooks of classic albums like “Empire,” “Rage For Order”, and “Operation: Mindcrime”. Enjoy!
“Sweet Oblivion” tracklisting:
True Colors Sweet Oblivion Behind Your Eyes Hide Away My Last Story A Recess From My Fate Transition Disconnec The Deceiver Seek The Light
Album will be available in a Terraformer Comprehensive Adult Bundle with Limited Edition 2 LP Color Vinyl, Limited Music Score and Trading Cards. Watch Preorder Infomercial.
New Spring tour kicks off April 12th in New Jersey and wraps up May 19th.
American Alt-Prog rock masters Thank You Scientist are pleased to announce their 4th studio album, Terraformer, out June 14th on Evil Ink Records. Their second studio release on the label formed by Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez is the bands most ambitious to date. The album features more than an hour and 20 minutes on a 2-disc set. Pre-orders for Terraformer also begin today at www.thankyouscientist.merchnow.com.
You can watch the Terraformer Preorder Infomercial Here:
Mike Ferretti’s studio in Ringwood, NJ. Main songwriter and guitarist Tom Monda oversaw production, along with contributions from the band.
The front cover was designed by Templar, who also designed the album art for the group’s previous record Stranger Heads Prevail.
Tracklisting: 1 Wrinkle 2:32 2 FXMLDR 7:56 3 Swarm 6:25 4 Son of a Serpent 8:06 5 Birdwatching 3:41 6 Everyday Ghosts 10:03 7 Chromology 9:49 8 Geronimo 6:15 9 Life of Vermin 8:11 10 Shatner’s Lament 1:13 11 Anchor 9:56 12 New Moon 2:01 13 Terraformer 8:07
Terraformer will be available 2 CD Digipak, 2 LP Vinyl, Digital, and in a Terraformer Comprehensive Adult Bundle (For Adults)
This incredibly rare offering from Thank You Scientist and CREAM CO includes: •Limited Edition 2LP Color Vinyl •21 Page Full Color Lyric Book (illustrated by Shamfoo) •Full Score Songbook signed by all members of Thank You Scientist (Limited to the first 500 pre-orders) •Full set of Thank You Scientist Father and Son Trading Cards (Limited to the first 500 pre-orders)
“We’re really excited about this new album. We’ve put in so much work into this limited bundle to make sure it’s perfect, and we hope our fans agree and help us crush our release week. We’re a bunch of weirdos making music for weirdos that still care about weird music, and I think that’s a beautiful thing.” – Tom Monda
The album marks the first recordings of the Thank You Scientist’s new lineup, which includes Joe Fadem on drums, Sam Greenfield on Sax, and Joe Gullace on trumpet.
“The new members were all guys that myself, Ben, and Cody play with in Cody’s band ‘We Used to Cut The Grass.’ They were all a big part of the writing and arranging process for this album and I feel very lucky to be in a band with them.” – Monda
Thank You Scientist will be on a US tour this summer with Reign of Kindo and In the Presence of Wolves from April 12th in New Jersey, ending May 19th in NY.
April 12th, Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall April 19th, Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall April 20th, Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace April 22nd, Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch April 23rd, Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music-Diner April 24th, Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village April 25th, Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall April 26th, Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck April 27th, Denver, CO – Globe Hall April 28th, Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge April 30th, Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre May 1st, Seattle, WA – El Corazon May 3rd, Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone May 4th, Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater May 5th, Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge May 7th, Austin, TX – Stubb’s Downtown May 8th, Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill May 9th, Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall May 10th, Nashville, TN – Exit/IN May 11th, Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5 May 12th, Oralndo, FL – The Social May 14th, Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall May 15th, Washington D.C. – Rock & Roll Hotel May 16th, Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall May 17th, Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall May 19th, Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC
In only a few years. Thank You Scientist have created a loyal and dedicated following with their unique style and indescribable sound through the albums Maps of Non-Existent Places (re-released in 2014), and Stranger Heads Prevail (released in 2016 via Evil Ink Records). The band has also toured with the likes of Periphery, Haken, Devin Townsend, as well as Coheed and Cambria, cementing themselves as a must-see live act.
Band: Salvatore Marrano Tom Monda Ben Karas Cody McCorry Joe Fadem Sam Greenfield Joe Gullace
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