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Due to misleading rumors being spread through God Seed’s MySpace page regarding the bankruptcy of Regain Records, we would like to clarify to all who have contacted us recently that Regain Records is not in bankruptcy.

We would also like to make clear that the dispute that concerns Live In Grieghallen only involves Tom Cato Visnes (aka King Ov Hell), Regain Records and Entertainment AB, since a settlement with Kristian Espedal (aka Gaahl) was already reached in 2009. The legal outcome of this trial has no bearing on Regain Records nor does it influence our future in any way. It is also incorrect that Regain Records owes any unpaid royalties to Tom Cato Visnes or Kristian Espedal.

Furthermore, Regain Records is very content with the fact that we are still working with the band GORGOROTH and the fact that we choose to support the rightful owner of the trademark, namely
Roger Tiegs (aka Infernus). This has always been our main priority during the various legal proceedings which have involved GORGOROTH in one way or another.

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In the spirit of his much-acclaimed Rocket Scientists “Looking Backward” multimedia box set comes a new combination DVD/CD release from symphonic rock keyboard virtuoso Erik Norlander. “The Galactic Collective” is a fresh and innovative take on the best of Erik’s vast instrumental catalog written for Rocket Scientists, Lana Lane, and his own solo albums over the years.

The versatile keyboardist recorded with an astounding array of classic analog synthesizers, Hammond organ, and a Steinway grand piano at Cleveland’s Magnetic North Studio with engineer Chris Keffer (Syzygy) and executive producer Dena Henry. Musicians included bassist Mark Matthews, drummer Nick LePar, and a cadre of stellar guest guitarists including John Payne (Asia Featuring John Payne), Mitch Perry (Asia Featuring John Payne, Michael Schenker Group) and Mark McCrite (Rocket Scientists) along with leading Ohio artists Freddy DeMarco and Ron Redfield.

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Denver, Colorado death metal squadron ENEMY REIGN recently posted live footage from their hometown show on January 25th opening for Nile, Immolation and Krisiun. Check out “Throw Myself To The Wolves” from the band’s critically acclaimed Means To A Dead End EP plus two new tracks — “Make Enemies” and “Tormented Masses” — here: http://www.enemyreign.com/livevideo/

The band will release Means To A Dead End in Europe through Neurotic Records on April 5th. The EP was recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Cobalt et al) in 2008 and, until now, self-distributed through the ENEMY REIGN online web store. The European version will contain one newly recorded exclusive bonus track entitled “If The Truth Hurts…Suffer,” as well as exclusive art work and other bonus materials.

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San Fran crossover thrashers WALKEN are taking over! Their blend of heavy metal styles meld into an alloy that fans and media abroad find to be as energizing and infectious as it is massive. Check out footage of WALKEN opening for Death Angel in December: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsLeqczKGbs.

Since it’s release in November, the band have been raking in the reviews on their latest full-length Walken:

“WALKEN deserve big things. They make proggy crossover thrash that somehow doesn’t suck. Two of them play in Grayceon, who also don’t suck. They have an awesomely natural-sounding recording. It causes air-guitaring. And they have great cinematic taste. You don’t see any bands called Estrada or Seagal, do you?” - Decibel Magazine

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There are a lot of people who should be grateful for Ramzi’s high school crush. Because without that half-remembered girl from all those summers back, Ramzi might never have picked up a guitar and the world might never have heard a debut album as compelling and accomplished as Color.

From serenading would-be sweethearts to playing trumpet and guitar in rock bands, jazz bands and orchestras, to writing his own album, Ramzi’s musical journey has been long and eventful.

A California native living in New York, it is perhaps apt that his music encompasses every aspect of the great American folk tradition – it is universal yet personal, hopeful yet real, uplifting while at times melancholy. Inspired by modern greats such as Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson as much as the songwriters of the past like James Taylor and Paul Simon, Ramzi’s songs are still very much his own, with his words and music coming from his heart.

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CREATES A DYNAMIC NEW SOUND FOR THE MODERN ERA, FUSING HER “LUCID POP” WITH ELEMENTS FROM MANY GENRES ON HER GLOBALLY POPULAR DEBUT ALBUM ‘WARRIOR ANGEL’

With the release of her highly anticipated, stylistically eclectic indie debut album Warrior Angel, Washington, D.C. based singer/songwriter L’illon does more than simply break genre and cultural barriers. She remarks, “ I would like to set the beat with Lucid Pop for the next decade and beyond.”

“L’illon is about to take the music world by storm,” wrote Skope Magazine.

This multi-talented visionary artist forges a groundbreaking path into a dynamic new realm she has coined as “Lucid Pop”- a modern sound that blends classical, world and pop elements and creates a musical mood unique from any other.

ASCAP VP Ralph Murphy calls L’illon’s music “really cool stuff.”.

Throughout the ten tracks of Warrior Angel, L’illon’s compelling sound is intensely patterned, blending bass and guitar grooves, percussion rich beats, surprise string and wind riffs, and an emotionally powerful vocal presence that pulls it all together. Read the rest of this entry »

Brooklyn, NY atmospheric doomsters A STORM OF LIGHT will kick off their long-anticipated US tour tomorrow, February 18th, at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia. The tour will pillage through 19 cities and include seven west coast shows with SHRINEBUILDER before winding down in their home borough on March 18th at Union Pool.

A STORM OF LIGHT’s 2010 touring lineup is:
Josh Graham (Battle Of Mice, Blood And Time, Neurosis): guitar, vocals
Domenic Seita (ex Tombs): bass, backing vocals
Geoff Summers (Batillus): drums
Zohra Atash (Religious To Damn): vocals

A STORM OF LIGHT’s permanent members are:
Josh Graham (Battle Of Mice, Blood And Time, Neurosis): guitar, vocals, synthesizers, banjo, piano
Domenic Seita (ex Tombs): bass, backing vocals, percussion
Joel Hamilton (Battle Of Mice, Book Of Knots): guitar, modular
The band released their second full-length, Forgive Us Our Trespasses, in October via Neurot Recordings.

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EAST OF THE WALL have posted two new tracks from the group’s upcoming album, Ressentiment, on both their MySpace http://www.myspace.com/eastofthewall and website http://www.eastofthewall.com.

To be released via Translation Loss this July, Ressentiment is a concept record in which EAST OF THE WALL focus on a slightly different sound, integrating the use of vocals and an increased emphasis on sonic dissonance. The recording was engineered and co-produced by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Clutch, King Crimson, Lamb Of God) in March through May of 2009.

The band have also announced a short run of Northeast live shows this month with labelmates Rosetta. They follow that in March with a month-long tour alongside The End Records’ artists Goes Cube, making appearances at two SXSW 2010 showcases.

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Bret Primack, aka the Jazz Video Guy, makes his performance debut at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival this weekend with two screenings of his popular documentary and performance films.
The festival, being held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Hilton Hotel in Rockville, Maryland, is produced by Washington D.C.’s Jazz Academy and in addition to Bret’s work, features such artists as Mulgrew Miller, Bobby Watson, Lewis Nash and Festival Director, saxman Paul Carr. “I’ll be screening videos that I’ve produced over the last four years and some collector’s items as well. The program will be varied, everything from Coleman Hawkins to Bob Mintzer. I love sharing my work and of course it’s always very gratifying to interact with my audience face to face.”

Primack’s latest round of videos focus on the pianist Mulgrew Miller. “Several years ago, I shot some video at a clinic Mulgrew did out here in Tucson and I just edited this content into a series of six videos. Mulgrew, as everyone knows, is remarkably talented man, both as a performer, and as an educator.”

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