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KORN return with new studio album “The Paradigm Shift”
Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum hard rock innovators KORN have revealed that their 11th studio album, will be released on October 4 2013. Titled ‘The Paradigm Shift’, it marks the emotional return of much-revered co-founding guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch for his first album with Korn since 2003’s ‘Take a Look in the Mirror’. This record serves as the follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed 2011 dubsteb-metal hybrid ‘The Path of Totality’, which entered the Top 10 in the US Billboard chart and was hailed by Revolver Magazine as their ‘Album Of The Year’.
‘The Paradigm Shift’ is Korn’s first time working with super-producer Don Gilmore, whose legacy also includes producing Linkin Park’s legendary ‘Hybrid Theory’ album. Gilmore recorded the album at Buck Owens’ studio in their original hometown Bakersfield, and at Los Angeles’ famed NRG Recording Studios. Korn initially announced Head’s return via a captivating clip on rollingstone.com, and went on to discuss the reunion in this in-depth interview with artistdirect.com, to much excitement from the band’s dedicated fan base and the music community.
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BIGSOUND Announces Gurrumul for Keynote Speech, Releases Program
Australia’s global music industry gathering BIGSOUND has thrown its cards on the table today with the announcement of final speakers for 2013 as well as the unveiling of the BIGSOUND festival program.
The event, held in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley September 10-13, is pleased and honoured to announce an exclusive keynote interview session and performance from the artist Rolling Stone dubbed Australia’s most important voice, Gurrumul. Appearing alongside his friends (and Australian of the Year nominees), Skinnyfish Music’s Mark Grose and Michael Honhen, the session will unpack the complexity and artistry behind Gurrumul. It will explore both the culture and the business decisions which led to a blind Indigenous prodigy who writes and sings in language making the leap from remote Elcho Island, to performing at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and achieving a couple of multi-platinum albums along the way.
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BIGSOUND Music+Design Announces Speakers, Beer, and Nick Cave
The inaugural BIGSOUND Music+Design today adds a slew of speakers, led by none other than Nick Cave. An icon of modern culture, Cave has been performing for more than thirty years as the singer of The Birthday Party, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Grinderman. He is an acclaimed film score composer, scriptwriter, novelist and occasional actor.
The new program, connecting the worlds of design and music will ignite Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley on September 10 and 11, with two days of conferences, showcasing and networking. Music+Design is accessible via its own ticket, while entry is included with all BIGSOUND delegate passes. Registrations for both are open now at www.bigsound.org.au.
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Island Vibe Festival 2013 – 2nd Announcement
Returning for its 8th year in 2013, Island Vibe Festival retains its reputation as the finest reggae, soul and dub event in not just Australia, but the entire South Pacific, and this year, it does so with some very exciting programming considerations.
Partnering with iconic outdoor arts and electronic festival Earth Frequency to curate a new and exciting program, as Island Vibe director, Morgyn Quinn explains; “Rather than rehashing the same acts that we all expect to see on the Australian festival circuit, this year we gone to great lengths to focus in on bringing out a exquisite selection of international acts that have never toured Australia before. We want the Island Vibe audience to be the first to experience them.”
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BIGSOUND 2013 Live Artists Announced!
Australia’s biggest festival of tomorrow’s hottest artists BIGSOUND has today unveiled another 80 artists joining its lineup for 2013. Presented by Oztix, BIGSOUND’s Live program takes over Fortitude Valley over 2 nights and 12 stages this year from September 11-12 2013, with performances from some of the world’s most exciting new acts.
Leading the charge in this new announcement are a host of artists industry insiders are chasing including Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Jonti, KINGSWOOD, Darren Middleton, Gossling, Blue King Brown’s Natalie Pa’apa’a, Canada’s Yukon Blonde, Calling All Cars, The Trouble with Templeton, Chance Waters, Regular John and many more!
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Album News: ALICE IN CHAINS album “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here”
New ALICE IN CHAINS album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here has entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart at #2 and the ARIA Album chart at #10 – their second highest chart position in Australia since Jar Of Flies/ Sap which hit #2 in 1995. It is also currently the iTunes Rock Album Chart at No. 1 in the USA.
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Casey Barnes – ‘Jet Trails’
Jet Trails is the title of Casey Barnes’ fourth album. It’s also the story of his life. Casey’s music has made an impact around the world. He’s had dance hits in Europe, written songs in America, appeared in a top-rating TV show in Australia, and played alongside many international stars. Continue reading Casey Barnes – ‘Jet Trails’
BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour
Telstra customers will be among the first in Australia able to purchase tickets to the Australian leg of U.S rock legends Bon Jovi, Because We Can – Australian Tour.
From 9am on Monday, 13 May 2013 all Telstra customers will have access to a 48-hour pre-sale to purchase tickets. Telstra will also be offering its customers money can’t buy experiences including back stage tours, meet and greets with the band and the chance to be a Bon Jovi ‘roadie for a day’.
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Tooheys New And Stone Music Festival Join Together To Celebrate Mateship – Save $50 A Day On Tickets!
With just over four weeks to go until the gates swing open at ANZ Stadium for the first ever STONE Music Festival and Billy Joel and Van Halen’s ONLY Australian performances, which will be full, greatest hits sets, the anticipation here at STONE HQ is growing by the day and we’re excited to announce some new developments that are helping to build this baby into the biggest and best Festival experience for everyone to enjoy!
TOOHEYS NEW have joined the party and in the spirit of good ol’ fashioned mateship, are offering special “Mateship Rates” for TOOHEYS NEW supporters with a discount of $50 off one day Festival passes and $100 off two day passes when you purchase tickets for you and a … well, mate! Log onto Facebook and Like TOOHEYS NEW / STONE Music Festival to find out how to claim the offer. *
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Event News: 2013 L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival
The L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative endeavor for everyone to enjoy.
A true feast for the senses, you will be witness to the most stylish entertainment on offer including world-class runway shows featuring Australia’s established and emerging designers, state-of-the art production, beauty workshops, industry seminars and forums, live entertainment and much more.
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Bio : Marc Geiger
Marc Geiger
Position: Head of WME’s Music Division
Organisation: WME
Country: USA
Marc Geiger is the Head of WME’s music division, representing leading artists in electronic, rock, pop, Christian, hip-hop, R&B, and film scoring. Under his leadership, the department booked more than 33,000 dates worldwide in 2014. WME clients received more than 75 Grammy nominations.
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Festival News: Island Vibe Festival 2012 – First Lineup Announcement
Festival News: Island Vibe Festival 2012 – First Lineup Announcement
FRIDAY 26th – SUNDAY 28th OCTOBER 2012
FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Original Wailers (Jamaica)
Prince Alla (Jamaica) with Mr Savona
JPod (Canada)
Gaudi (Italy/UK)
Chant Down Sound
Kooii
The Upsteppers
Ganga Giri
Antiheros
Rhythm Collision Sound
plus many many more to announced!!
Island Vibe Festival returns for its 7th year, retaining its reputation as the absolute finest reggae, soul and dub event in not just Australia, but the entire the South Pacific. The first line-up announcement sees The Original Wailers gracing the beachside succulence that is Island Vibe with pioneering members Junior Marvin, Al Anderson & Desi Hyson backed up by a wealth of Jamaican and genre heavyweights.
The Original Wailers will be joined by fellow Jamaican Prince Alla with Mr Savona (Australia), Canadian beatsmith JPod with Italian dubmaster Gaudi. These internationals join Australian favorites Chant Down Sound, Kooii, The Upsteppers, Ganga Giri, Antiheroes and Rhythm Collision Sound. This announcement is just the very tip of the iceberg though, with many more artists and performers to be announced in the next few months.
With a strong eco and cultural focus, Island Vibe is held at the magnificent beachside location of Point Lookout, Stradbroke Island – or Minjerribah as it is known to the Quandamooka people indigenous to the region.
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Slipknot Sidewaves – February/March 2012
At the turn of the millennium, SLIPKNOT erupted onto world stages proceeding to reset the course of metal.
On the 10 year Anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘Iowa’, SLIPKNOT are set to unleash their malevolent fury upon Australia. Touring as one of the headliners of Soundwave 2012, SLIPKNOT will lead their unholy army of maggots through the nine circles of hell as they play 2 headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Tickets go on sale Friday 9 December, 10am.
MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY – SYDNEY, ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE – Lic A/A
www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100
THURSDAY 1 MARCH – MELBOURNE, ROD LAVER ARENA – Lic A/A
www.ticketek.com.au 132
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Dream Theater | The Process Of Creating The New Album
Dream Theater take you inside the writing and recording process for their latest CD, A Dramatic Turn Of Events.
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[Photo: Stuart Blythe]
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Live Review: Dream Theater @ Brisbane Convention Centre 3 December 2009