Arena to Release From the Beginning…A Double CD & Photographic History of the First 25 years!

Release date 13/11/2020

A 180 page book & 2 CD’s featuring Arena Live in Veruno, September 2019.

We’re excited to announce that we have a new Book available for pre-order, with orders shipping mid November. This book has been 25 years in the making. With over 2000 previously unseen photos from our tours over the last 25 years (with many behind the scenes shots), along with commentary and insight from the band and crew about past and present members that have graced the stage with us along the way.

The 180 page book is printed on 170gsm silk paper and is 30.3 x 30.3 cm. A hardback cover with embossed silver foil lettering and is a perfect size to fit in with anyone’s vinyl collection.

This limited DELUXE EDITION of the book also contains a DOUBLE LIVE CD recording of the bands latest concert recorded at the Veruno Festival Italy in September 2019 bringing the first 25 years of the band history to a close.  This live show has been produced by John Mitchell.

This recording is also the last live show with Vocalist Paul Manzi.

If you would like a copy of the book to be signed by all the members of Arena, along with a personalised greeting (perfect for Christmas, Birthdays or anniversaries…or even as a gift to yourself) then this option is also available, select the autographed copy on the product page and fill out the notes on checkout.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

Tracklist:

Live in Veruno, Italy, September 2019

Disc ONE

  1. Welcome to The Cage
  2. Crack in The Ice
  3. Chosen
  4. Witch Hunt
  5. Skin Game
  6. Elijah

Disc TWO

  1. Mirror Lies
  2. Poisoned
  3. Fridays Dream
  4. Tinder Box
  5. Don’t Forget to Breathe 
  6. Solomon
  7. Crying 7

Produced by John Mitchell at Outhouse Studios

an example of some of the pages of the book

VOYAGER IV confirmed for Night of the Prog Festival

The Night of the Prog festival is showcased at The Loreley Amphitheater is a UNESCO World Heritage and holds legendary ROCKPALAST shows in the 70s and 80s. On the hill of the River Rhine, it is located between Frankfurt and Cologne in Germany. Since 2006 the Night of the Prog Festival is happening at the legendary rock.

Featured bands and artists over the last years were: Dream Theater, Eloy, IQ, Riverside, Jethro Tull, Asia, Anathema, Steven Wilson, Spock’s Beard, Arena, Pendragon, Tangerine Dream, Fish, Steve Hackett, Marillion and many more.

VOYAGER IV will perform Sunday, 19th July at Night of the Prog 2020 promoting their current release Pictures at an Exhibition

The classic piano-cycle “Pictures At An Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky from 1874 was only the start of an exciting musical journey. VOYAGER IV then just stop along the way at 70ies supergroup ELP (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), who reworked three of Mussorgsky’s “pictures” for their album “Pictures At An Exhibition” back in 1971.

Arriving in the 21st century, those three and further five of the “pictures” can be found on VOYAGER IV’s most recent album and live shows, reworked with vocals and virtuous instrumentation. London based producer Jon Caffrey is responsible for the fresh sound design.

They have a stunning light show, special and rarely seen instruments and they create a mix of cosmic space rock sounds and vocal arrangements plus instrumental passages. VOYAGER IV is one of the most exciting cross-over projects within the prog genre. Singer and songwriter Johannes Kuchta also has a stunning voice, that reminds fans of Peter Gabriel, Greg Lake, Phil Collins or Fish.

“Really enjoyed the new album! Some very bold and adventurous avenues taken with Modest Mussorgsky. I always enjoy listening to someone’s interpretations of otherwise well-known themes. I like that fact that you incorporated those ideas in your own way and varied them enough to make it your own. Well done!”
Marc Bonilla (recorded 4 albums with Keith Emerson)

VOYAGER IV will perform on Sunday, 19th July 2020

 


LINE-UP
MARCUS SCHINKEL (Piano / Keyboards)
JOHANNES KUCHTA (Vocals / Drums)
FRITZ ROPPEL (Bass)
WIM DE VRIES (Drums)

LINKS
Website http://voyageriv.com/
Bandcamp https://voyageriv.bandcamp.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marcusschinkel.de/
MRR Profile page: https://mrrmusic.com/voyager-iv/

Other shows include
Voyager IV – Pictures At An Exhibition Tour
Friday, February 21, 2020, at 8 PM
Kesselhaus & Maschinenhaus (Kulturbrauerei) Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin, Germany

Voyager IV – Pictures At An Exhibition Tour
Friday, April 17, 2020, at 8 PM
Unna Lindenbrauerei 59174 Kamen

2 DAYS PROG + 1 Release Official Festival Poster with 2019 Line-up

Day 1 Friday, September 6th, 2019 Main Stage
Caravan 
Balletto di Bronzo 
Flor de Loto 
Universal Totem Orchestra

Day 1 Friday, September 6th, 2019 Auditorium
Cantina Sociale

Day 2 Saturday, September 7th, 2019 Main Stage
King’s X 
Bjørn Riis 
Verbal Delirium 
Arcadelt

Day 2 Saturday, September 7th, 2019 Auditorium
Trope

Day 3 Sunday, September 8th, 2019 Main Stage
Iron Butterfly 
Arena
Acqua Fragile
Il Bacio della Medusa

Day 3 Sunday, September 8th, 2019 Auditorium
Overture

2Days Prog + 1 is celebrating its 11th year as a festival

For more information
http://www.ver1musica.it/
https://www.facebook.com/VerunoProgRockFestival/


Arena Re-Visited Box Set and Double Vision Vinyl now available

A limited edition Box Set consisting of 1 BluRay, 1 DVD, 2 CD’s and a 18x18cm 48 Page colour Booklet, commemorating our 2018 Tour is now available to buy in our store.  

Click HERE to see more details including an unboxing video to get a closer look at the contents!

Recorded on 12th May 2018 at the Boerderij, Zoetermeer in front of a sell-out crowd, the box set contains the full 2hr show on both a BluRay disc and DVD disc, along with the audio recording across 2 CD’s and captures the Visitor in entirety.  The box set also includes a large 18cmx18cm 48 page colour booklet of photo’s taken on the tour. The Box Set is limited to 500 copies.

The full set list is as follows:Part 1 (The Visitor):   Crack in the IcePins and NeedlesDouble VisionEleaThe Hanging TreeA State of GraceBlood Red RoomIn the Blink of an Eye(Don’t Forget to) BreatheSerenityTears in the Rain Enemy Without Running from Damascus The Visitor Part 2:                   PoisonedJerichoMirror LiesTinder BoxSolomonAscensionCrying 7 You can now purchase the Box Set on our shop HERE

Also available is a double gatefold Vinyl edition of Double Vision, 2x180g Gold Discs.

Double Vision is now available to purchase on Vinyl.  The Album is 2 180g Gold discs, you can buy from our website HERE

Arena Re-Visited Box Set and Double Vision Vinyl now available for Pre-Order

A limited edition Box Set consisting of 1 BluRay, 1 DVD, 2 CD’s and a 18x18cm 48 Page colour Booklet, commemorating our 2018 Tour is now available to pre-order.  

Recorded on 12th May 2018 at the Boerderij, Zoetermeer in front of a sell-out crowd, the box set contains the full 2hr show on both a BluRay disc and DVD disc, along with the audio recording across 2 CD’s and captures the Visitor in entirety.  The box set also includes a large 18cmx18cm 48 page colour booklet of photo’s taken on the tour. The Box Set is limited to 500 copies.

The full set list is as follows:
Part 1 (The Visitor):   
Crack in the Ice
Pins and Needles
Double Vision
Elea
The Hanging Tree
A State of Grace
Blood Red Room
In the Blink of an Eye
(Don’t Forget to) Breathe
Serenity
Tears in the Rain
Enemy Without
Running from Damascus
The Visitor 

Part 2:                   
Poisoned
Jericho
Mirror Lies
Tinder Box
Solomon
Ascension
Crying 7

You can pre-order the Box Set on our shopHERE

Also available is a double gatefold Vinyl edition of Double Vision, 2x180g Gold Discs.

Double Vision is now available to Pre-Order on Vinyl.  The Album is 2 180g Gold discs, you can pre-order from our website HERE

On Tour next month!

We are excited to back on tour in Canada later this month and then in the UK and Europe next month.

Ticket links are provided in the list below and available via links on our website.

We are also offering VIP passes for these gigs, the VIP pass get’s you in to see the soundcheck, have a meet & greet and photo opportunities with the band, a limited edition poster and an exclusive VIP laminate – from 5pm to 6pm on the day of the gig (please note this is an add-on to your ticket, so you will still need to buy a ticket for the show)

– Click HERE to find out more details and purchase

Saturday 30th MarchSalle Jean-Paul-Tardif, Quebec City, Canada 
Wednesday 3rd AprilAcademy 3, Manchester, England
Thursday 4th AprilRobin 2, Bilston, England
Friday 5th AprilWaterfront Studio, Norwich, England
Saturday 6th AprilULU, London, England
Tuesday 9th AprilZ7, Pratteln, Switzerland
Wednesday 10th AprilBackstage, Munich, Germany
Thursday 11th AprilDas Rind, Rüsselsheim, Germany
Friday 12th AprilZeche Carl, Essen, Germany
Saturday 13th AprilBoerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Sunday 14th AprilNeuberinhaus, Reichenbach, Germany